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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
July 21, 2015
SELECTMEN PRESENT: Steven N. Wawruck, Jr., Dennis Gragnolati, and Michael Russo
ALSO ATTENDING: Joseph Calsetta (Chairman – Charter Revision Commission), and
Catherine Cabral (Finance Director)
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CALL TO ORDER:
First Selectman Wawruck called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was observed.
PUBLIC INPUT: None.
APPROVAL OF THE JULY 7, 2015 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES:
Selectman Gragnolati moved to approve the Minutes from the July 7, 2015 Regular Meeting as published. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Voice Over Internet Protocol Services (VolP) Agreement (CRCOG/Genie Innovations)
Catherine Cabral came forward to give a brief overview of the regionalized project that is being offered by CRCOG through the CEN/Nutmeg Network. Replacement of the current phone system is necessary because it is approximately 12 years old and is no longer supported. The new phone system will work in conjunction with the VoIP and is eligible for partial State grant funding. Support for the new telephone system will be done by the company that maintains the town’s computer system (CCAT). The new technology will include duress and conferencing features that will enable workplace efficiency and move the town forward into the future. The expandable system will be installed first at Town Hall and will branch out to other Town Offices from there.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Update – Roof Repairs at Senior Center
Bids are currently being solicited for the roof at the Senior Center by request of the Board of Finance. They also thought that replacing that section of roof would be the best option at this point as opposed to a temporary fix. The bid opening taking place within a few weeks. There should be minimal impact to the seniors who use the facility once the project starts.
b. Update - 37 Greenfield Drive (Servpro)
A $9,950.00 Municipal Lien has been placed on 37 Greenfield Drive for the costs incurred by the Town during the initial remediation of the abandoned property. The bank has now assumed all remaining responsibility for the clean-up of the house and yard.
c. Charter Revision
The Selectmen agreed to postpone discussion on the Charter Revision proposals until the end of the meeting.
d. Ethics Policy
The Selectmen agreed to defer any discussion on this matter to their next meeting to allow more time for review of the proposed draft.
e. Set Town Meeting Date for Acceptance of Oak Ridge Drive (on hold)
Item is still on hold – nothing has been received from the attorneys.
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f. Non-Union Employee Compensation Time Policy (on hold)
This item is still on hold.
g. e. Town Building Committee – Public Safety Complex (on hold)
The Selectmen agreed to keep this item on the Agenda to be considered at a future date.
APPOINTMENTS, RE-APPOINTMENTS, RESIGNATIONS: None.
TAX REFUNDS:
Selectman Gragnolati moved to approve the Refund Request for July 21, 2015 in the amount of $118.30 as defined in Schedule A. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
A copy of Schedule A will be attached to the Minutes of the July 21, 2015 Board of Selectmen Meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
c. Charter Revision
Charter Revision Commission Chairman Joseph Calsetta came forward to give a brief overview of the proposed changes that are being recommended to the Board of Selectmen to place on the Ballot in November:
1. Section 301 – General Powers and Duties: Two opportunities for Public Input on Agendas
2. Section 302 – Elected Town Officers, Board and Commissions: delete item F.
3. Section 304 – Elected State Officers, changes to:
A. Term of Office for the Registrar of Voters shall commence as provided in the Connecticut General Statutes, as they may be amended from time to time
B. Insertion of “Tobacco Valley” Probate District of Windsor Locks
4. Section 503 – Welfare Director: moving from Chapter VI - Section 612 to Section 503
5. Section 604 – Town Counsel: B., C., D.: wording change to from “He” to “Town Counsel”
F. removal of words “by resolution”
6. Sections 606 – Director of Public Works, Section 607 – Tree Warden, Section 609 – Building Official, Section 610 – Director of the Office of Emergency: deleted
7. Section 611 – Justices of the peace – moved to Section 1211
8. Section 612 – moved to Chapter V – Section 503
9. Section 701 – General Powers and Procedures: Records Compensation:
E. Wording changed to specify the number of public inputs offered at Commission meetings as well as when they will be held within the Agenda.
10. Section 704 – Appointed Permanent Boards, Commissions or similar Bodies: some wording deleted
11. Section 804 – Annual Budget Meeting: Section B – reworded
12. Section 805 – Duties of the Board of Finance on other Financial Matters:
A., B., and C. numerous deletions and changes
13. Section 808 – Unauthorized Expenditures: last sentence was deleted
14. Section 1008 – Actions Requiring a Town Meeting: changes made to A. and C.
15. Section 1211 – Justices of the Peace: moved from Chapter VI – Section 611
16. Section 1212 – Effective Date: renumbered to accommodate Section 1211
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Lengthy discussion took place between the Selectmen and Mr. Calsetta with most of the emphasis on the changes to Section 805.
Mr. Calsetta stated that because there were no major pushes to change the town’s form of government there were minimal amount of modifications for the Commission to consider. He recommended that the Selectmen consider waiting to act on the proposal until the new Board of Selectmen is in place.
Discussion continued on if the Selectmen should put the proposed changes on the Ballot in November, and the lack of clarity of Section 805. Also discussed was the Charter Commission lack of consideration to have all of the budgets go through the Board of Selectmen before they are presented as one budget to the Board of Finance, as is done in other towns.
Selectman Gragnolati moved to thank the Charter Revision Commission for the work they did but to not submit their proposed changes to the voters at this time because they are innocuous. Selectman Russo seconded the motion.
More discussion on the wording and interpretation of Section 805 took place. The final consensus was to thank the Charter Revision Commission for their service but not put the changes on the Ballot in November.
The motion was approved by a vote of 3 – 0. Motion passed.
PUBLIC INPUT: None.
SELECTMEN’S COMMENTS: None.
COMMENTS – FIRST SELECTMAN: None.
The Selectmen discussed possibly canceling the August 4th Meeting but will make a determination as the date gets closer.
The Selectmen will be kept up to date on the bid process for the Senior Center roof.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further discussion or information to come before the Board of Selectmen;
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 p.m. was made by Selectman Russo and seconded by Selectman Gragnolati. All were in favor. Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan R. Barsanti
Susan R. Barsanti
Recording Secretary
Schedule A
Refund Request for
July 21, 2015
Name / Bill Number / Reason for Refund / Refund AmountPrior Years Refunds
Irene Argenta
74 Main Street C-2
Windsor Locks, CT 06096 / 2011-3-50426 / Over Payment / $ 56.55
Craig Lowry
71 Suffield Street
Windsor Locks, CT 06096 / 2011-3-60649 / Over Payment / $ 7.65
Pitney Bowes
5310 Cypress Center Drive / Assessment
Tampa, Florida 33609 / 2011-2-40508 / Adjusted / $ 23.72
Current Year Refunds
Henry & Phyllis Neuhaus
378 Green Manor Terrace / Assessment
Windsor L:ocks, CT 06096 / 2014-3-61620 / Adjusted / $ 30.38
Total Prior Years / $ 87.92
Current Year / $ 30.38
Total Refunds / $118.30