BOARD OF SELECTMEN
TOWN OFFICES - MAIN MEETING ROOM
Regular Meeting-Agenda-May 14, 2007-7:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Presentation by American Legion Tomalonis-Hall Post 84 to the Town of Simsbury of a donation of $20,000 for the purchase of defibrillators for the Simsbury Police Department
4. Presentation by American Legion Tomalonis-Hall Post 84 to Joshua Singer a check in the amount of $350.00 for an Eagle Scout Project
5. Presentation of the Ability Awareness Award from the Aging & Disability Commission
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Pursuant to Section 404 of the Town Charter, public comment will be received concerning a proposed amendment to the Code of Ordinances adding a new section entitled “Joint Public Hearings”
· Open Public Hearing
· Receive public comment
· Close Public Hearing
A proposed amendment to Chapter 85 of the Town Code of Ordinances entitled “Fees”
· Open Public Hearing
· Receive public comment
· Close Public Hearing
1. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
· Public Audience
2. FINANCE
a) Review, discuss and possibly approve tax refunds as recommended by the Tax Collector (see attached)
b) Review, discuss and possibly authorize the First Selectman to execute a contract for the reappraisal of all real estate for the October 1, 2007 grand list, subject to approval of the Town Attorney (see attached)
3. PLANNING AND LAND USE
a) Review, discuss and possibly approve a proposed ordinance entitled “Joint Public Hearings”
b) Review, discuss and possibly approve a proposed amendment to Chapter 85 of the Town Code of Ordinances entitled “Fees”
4. CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE – Richard Sawitzke, Town Engineer/Director of Capital Projects
5. PERSONNEL
a) Review, discuss and possibly approve a change in title of position from Senior Center Director to Senior Center Coordinator (see attached)
6. RESIGNATIONS/APPOINTMENTS
a) Review, discuss and possibly appoint Darren P. Cunningham as a full time member of the Planning Commission filling the vacancy left by Gregory Piecuch, for a term to expire in 2007.
6. MISCELLANEOUS
a) Review, discuss and possibly approve request of Simsbury Woman’s Club to use the center parking lot on Iron Horse Boulevard for the 38th Annual Arts and Festival on September 15 and 16, 2007 (see attached)
b) Review, discuss and possibly accept the gift of a bench and a commemorative plaque to the Town of Simsbury from The Greater Hartford Association for Retarded Citizens (HARC) (see attached)
c) Review, discuss and possibly accept the offer of a gift to the Library from the Friends of Simsbury Public Library in the amount of $97,000 to procure three bay windows at the south elevation of the Library (see attached)
d) Review, discuss and possibly approve the First Selectman to sign a Signatory Authorizing Resolution for a Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism Grant for $30,000, as partial matching funds for a Federal Grant (see attached)
e) Review, discuss and possibly approve a motion to utilize Town property for a benefit concert sponsored by concerned Simsbury High School students to be held on June 1, 2007 (see attached)
f) Review, discuss and possibly approve a motion to utilize Town property for a performance by the Hartford Symphony-ABBA to be held on July 25, 2007
g) Review, discuss and possibly approve a motion to utilize Town property for a concert by the Simsbury Community Band to be performed on August 1, 2007 (see attached)
h) Review, discuss and possibly approve a motion to utilize Town property for a concert by Alison Krauss/Premier Concerts to be performed on August 8, 2007 (see attached)
i) Review, discuss and possibly approve a motion to utilize Town property for a concert performed by Kansas to be held on August 24, 2007 (see attached)
j) Presentation by State Representative Linda Schofield regarding the status of State funding
k) Presentation by Selectman John Romano regarding the Simsbury Revenue Resources Committee
7. MINUTES
a) Review, discuss and possibly approve Regular Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2007 (see attached)
8. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
a) Adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to C.G.S. Section 1-200(6)(B), pending claims, Simsbury High School Renovation Project
b) Adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to C.G.S. Section 1-200(6)(B), pending claims, CRRA – Paine’s, Inc.
9. ADJOURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
a) Possible Action to approve settlement agreement as discussed in Executive Session
10. ADJOURNMENT
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