Town of Goshen, CT - June 16, 2010

TOWN OF [Marker]GOSHEN

BOARD OF SELECTMEN[Marker]

MINUTES – [Marker]Regular Meeting

Town Hall Conference Room[Marker]

Robert P. Valentine called the meeting to order at 4:06 p.m.

IN A MOTION made by H. John Krukar, seconded by Thomas A. Breakell, it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the June 1, 2010 Regular Meeting. Robert P. Valentine abstained.

IN A MOTION made by H. John Krukar, seconded by Robert P. Valentine, it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the June 8, 2010 Regular Meeting. Thomas A. Breakell abstained.

MATTERS ARISING out of the minutes:

Tom Breakell evaluated the 2 proposals we received for adding insulation at the Goshen Volunteer Fire Company. The first proposal, from Spring Valley Builders, was to use rigid insulation, which would have required sealing the edges with spray foam. The second proposal, from Tony Mongitore of R & M Insulation, was to use spray-on foam insulation. Tom recommends the second proposal since it is a lower cost and will provide a greater R-value.

Bob Valentine noted the lighting project for the Public Works Complex and Firehouse was award to Turri, Inc. who will begin tomorrow.

Many compliments have been received concerning the grading of the dirt roads. Bill Gelormino (Working Road Foreman) operated the Grader while Thomas Woodward (Public Works Employee - Seasonal) rolled. This grading and ditching should help minimize any wash-outs.

Chip Roraback (Town Attorney) continues to review the prevailing wage issue for the Tyler Lake Dam Project

We are still waiting on Connecticut Department of Transportation for approval to award the contract to New York Bituminous for the East Street North micro-surfacing project.

The Town Hall parking lot was crack sealed along with the town roads. Overall, a very good job was done. Chip sealing will be done in July.

IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine, seconded by H. John Krukar, it was VOTED to approve the warrant including the payroll of June 17, 2010 in the amount of $148,008.32. Vote unanimous.

Bob Valentine noted this warrant includes the final payment of $108,582.01 for the new fire truck which is currently with Firematic Supply Co., Inc. in Rocky Hill for its final preparations. This check will not be released until the Fire Company has approved the truck.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

FIRST SELECTMAN’S REPORT:

Bob Valentine met with Charles Ekstrom (Plant Supervisor, Woodridge Lake Sewer District) and spoke with Jim Mersfelder (President, Woodridge Lake Property Owners’ Association) to discuss the West Hyerdale Road project. Bob Valentine noted he should receive the bid specifications from Richard Calkins (Town Engineer) tomorrow. The project is planned for completion during the month of August and must be pursued diligently until finished. It’s estimated the road will be closed for some time to complete the project.

Bob Valentine, Rhonda Gelormino, Pete Grusauskas (Fire Company) and Barry Hall (Fire Chief, Fire Company) met with Jeff Rudzavice (Account Executive, VFIS of Southern New England) concerning improving insurance coverage for the Fire Company. A meeting was previously held with Mark Nash (Marketing Manager, McNeil & Company, Inc.) concerning Emergency Services Insurance Program (ESIP). A comparison of both will be done before renewal.

Bob Valentine mentioned he has notified Jim Fabiasmchi (Litchfield Insurance Group) that Litchfield Insurance Group will no longer be the Agent of Record for the Town of Goshen.

The Board of Selectmen (BOS) discussed trash and recycling options and more specifically, the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority (CRRA), the Central Connecticut Solid Waste Authority (CCSWA), Covanta Energy and the Torrington transfer station. The Litchfield Hills Council of Elected Officials (LHCEO) and the Northwest Connecticut Council of Governments (NWCCOG) would like to hire David Brown and Anchor Engineering to review and make recommendations on the new CRRA contract since the Town representatives are not qualified to evaluate the technical content. They requested each town within the two groups to fund $300 for this study. The BOS agreed to fund the $300.

Bob Valentine commented on the problems that arise with utilities buried in the Town right of ways, particularly in and around Woodridge Lake. He noted he is researching the policies of Torrington and Litchfield and proposes adopting a policy or ordinance governing the burying of utilities.

CORRESPONDENCE: The Board of Selectmen received a request from Michele Fitzpatrick (President, Tyler Lake Property Owners Association) requesting the use of the Town Hall Conference room on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.

IN A MOTION made by Thomas A. Breakell, seconded by H. John Krukar, It was VOTED to approve the request from Michele Fitzpatrick (President, Tyler Lake Property Owners Association) to use the Town Hall Conference Room on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Vote unanimous.

IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine, seconded by H. John Krukar it was VOTED to add to the agenda under New Business (a) 90 Day Performance Appraisal. Vote unanimous.

90 Day Performance Appraisal

The Board of Selectmen discussed the actual length of time it takes part time employees to complete the 90 working day requirement for the first periodic review. For some positions, it could take a year or more to accumulate 90 working days.

IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine, seconded by Thomas A. Breakell, it was VOTED to revise page 25, Salary Administration, Performance Appraisals and Merit Increases, Performance Appraisals, Paragraph 2, Sentence 1 of the Town of Goshen Employee Handbook of Personnel Policies and Procedures to read “The first periodic review should be conducted at the end of 90 calendar days.” Vote unanimous.

IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine, seconded by H. John Krukar it was VOTED to add to the agenda under Any Other Business (a) Engine 7 Disposition. Vote unanimous.

Engine 7 Disposition

The Board of Selectmen discussed the nominal value of Engine 7, a 1984 fire truck. IN A MOTION made by Thomas A. Breakell, seconded by H. John Krukar, it was VOTED to authorize the Goshen Volunteer Fire Company to sell Engine 7 for the best value they can. Vote unanimous.

IN A MOTION made by Thomas A. Breakell, seconded by H. John Krukar, it was VOTED to adjourn the meeting. Vote unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,