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BOARD
OF SELECTMEN MEETING
Philip Miller called the meeting to order at 4:35 pm. Approval of Agenda: Motion was made by Philip Miller to approve the agenda with the addition of New Business F - Planning Commission Recommendation. Norman Needleman seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes: Motion was made by Norman Needleman to approve the March 21, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes and the March 27, 2007 Special Meeting Minutes. Philip Miller seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried. Communications and Correspondence: Philip Miler shared with the Board a memo from the Planning Commission to the Economic Development Commission and the Board of Selectmen with regard to their Vision State for Ivoryton Village Economic Development and this corresponding email in reply. Mr. Miller clarified from page two of the memo that Norman Needleman, as Treasurer of the Ivoryton Playhouse, in not advocating improvement to "provide 'Free' parking for the patrons of the Ivoryton Playhouse…" and this has never been the driving motivation. Mr. Miller asked that a copy of the memo and email be incorporated as part of the minutes. Public Comment: Michael Birch, a property owner on North Main Street spoke to the Board about his concern that parking spaces may be eliminated on North Main Street as part of the STEAP Phase II improvements. Philip Miller clarified that was not the case, but asked that if employees of the various businesses could park in other places, rather than directly on North Main all day, that would improve the parking situation and congestion. The pending no parking on North Main Street from Bushnell to Prospect was discussed and it was further clarified that this will indeed be considered because of the narrow road width in this area. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None OLD BUSINESS: A. Traffic Authority: Motion was made by Philip Miller to enter Traffic Authority. Philip Miller seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried. Philip Miller reported that he had received communication from some of the residents in the River Road and Book Hill Wood Road area expressing their concern that the stop sign on River Road is only as you are proceeding from Deep River. They believe there is confusion with only a one way stop. Norman Needleman stated that he would like Selectman Vincent Pacileo present for this conversation inasmuch as this is his (Needleman) neighborhood. It was the consensus of the Board to table discussion until Mr. Pacileo was present. Motion was made by Norman Needleman to exit Traffic Authority. Philip Miller seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried. B. Viney Hill Brook Park-Remediation Update: Philip Miller reported that we do not have complete numbers yet. He is assured that we will have them shortly. This may require a special meeting in order to refer to Board of Finance and to make the timing of the Annual Budget Meeting. NEW BUSINESS: A.
Fair Housing Resolution: (see below) Philip Miller reported that each year the Board is required to approve a Fair Housing Resolution, a Fair Housing Policy Statement and a Fair Housing Discrimination Policy (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development policy to be adopted as the Town of Essex's policy). This is under the guidance of Wagner Associates and in conjunction with the CDGB funding. Motion was made by Norman Needleman to approve the Fair Housing Resolution, the Fair Housing Policy Statement and the Fair Housing Discrimination Policy. Philip Miller seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried. TOWN
OF ESSEX WHEREAS,
All American citizens are afforded a right to full and equal housing
opportunities in the neighborhood of their choice; and Adopted
by the Board of Selectmen, Town of Essex
It is both the policy and strong commitment of the TOWN OF ESSEX to promote Fair Housing opportunities in all its programs and housing development activities and to take affirmative action through education and implementation to ensure equal housing opportunities for all persons and families. The TOWN OF ESSEX will take affirmative action to ensure that all tenants, applicants and residents are treated fairly without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, learning disability, mental or physical disability, including but not limited to blindness, age, individuals with children or lawful source of income. The TOWN OF ESSEX will continue to make a good faith effort to comply with all Federal and State laws and policies which speak to fair housing practices. It is the policy of the TOWN OF ESSEX that all Housing related personnel be trained and educated in the principles of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity so that Equal Opportunity Housing may be available to qualified applicants. The Fair Housing Policy Statement reaffirms our personal commitment to the principles of fair housing and equal opportunity housing practices. The Fair Housing Officer, PHILIP J. MILLER, or their designed representative is responsible for the enforcement and implementation of the Fair Housing Regulations/Plan and the enforcement of this policy. The Fair Housing Officer may be reached at 860-767-4340 extension 114. Complaint(s) pertaining to discrimination in any program funded by this TOWN OF ESSEX may be filed with the Fair Housing Officer. The Town's Grievance Procedure will be utilized in this case(s). Complaints may also be filed with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunity, 21 Grand Street, Hartford, CT 06106. TOWN
OF ESSEX D. Permit Fee Waiver Request Essex Fire Department: Motion was made by Norman Needleman to waive the permit fee for the Essex Fire Department in the amount of $20.00 for a propane installation. Philip Miller seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried. E. Banner Request: Motion was made by Norman Needleman to approve the Banner Request for the Essex Lion's Club Lobster Bake, from Monday July 16, 2007 to Monday, August 6, 2007. Philip Miler seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried. F. Planning Commission Recommendation: Philip Miller reported that in keeping with the Planning Commissions request that alternate vacancy recommendations come from the Town Committees to the Selectmen to be forwarded to the Commission, the Democratic Town Committee has made a recommendation of Claire Tiernan. Motion was made by Norman Needleman to recommend to the Planning Commission the recommendation of Claire Tiernan to an alternate vacancy. Philip Miller seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried. Norman Needleman stated that while Philip Miller was on vacation, an oversight on his part was not notifying those departments, boards and commissions that did not receive their full budget requests. Mr. Needleman would like that process completed on behalf of the Board. Motion was made by Norman Needleman to adjourn at 5:28 pm. Vincent Pacileo seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Cindy
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