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BOARD
OF SELECTMEN MEETING
Philip Miller called the meeting to order at 4:47 pm. Others present: Treasurer Robert B. Dixon, Chairman Board of Finance James D. Frances Approval of Agenda Motion was made by Philip Miller to approve the agenda with the addition of New Business A - Traffic Light Pre-emption Resolutions and B - Truebe Road Name Change. Vincent Pacileo seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried. Communications and Correspondence: None Public Comment: None INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None OLD BUSINESS: A. 2007-2008 Budget: Representatives of the Ivoryton Library were present, Don Malcarne-President, Kenneth Kells-Treasurer, Jill Johnson-Treasurer's Assistant and Robbi Storms-Library Director. They reported that the joint operation with the Essex Library was successful during the Essex Library construction project. They had two successful fundraisers-a silent auction/dinner and house and garden tour. The major maintenance project for this year was a new roof. Don Malcarne is close to publishing the House of Essex - Part Two. Robbi Storms thanked the Board of Selectmen for all their support. There was extensive discussion regarding the Ivoryton sidewalk project. There is a quote for approximately $81,000 that does not include the engineering work. There was discussion regarding the utilization of surplus or the undesignated fund to keep the mill rate down. Vincent Pacileo handed out a list of budget change proposals. (A copy is included with the minutes.) Mr. Pacileo would like to utilize 185,000 of the 2006-2007 surplus for capital projects. Treasurer Robert Dixon expressed his concern with regard to utilizing the undesignated fund or surplus. Mr. Dixon stated that he would like to have an undesignated fund balance of approximately 10% as we go out to bond for the Elementary School project. There was discussion about using surplus or one time money for one time expenditures rather than building into the budget. Norman Needleman stated that a one time expenditure such as the sidewalks might be something to consider. Joel Marzi asked that the Board remember that as the budget goes up, keeping in mind education expenses, that the undesignated fund balance as a percentage goes down. Mr. Needleman stated that we need to add to the balance year to year to keep up with the budget increases. James Frances suggested that once the budget process is complete the Board of Selectmen put together a prioritized list of one time capital items that might be addressed outside of the budget with one time funds. The Board added $20,000 to the Highway Department Budget, Engineering specifically for engineering studies for the Ivoryton sidewalk project. Citizen Anthony Chirico was in attendance supporting the Ivoryton sidewalk project. The following additional budget adjustments should be noted from prior meeting:
Motion was made by Norman Needleman to recommend to the Board of Finance a proposed budget for 2007-2008 for General Government in the net amount of $6,044,368, a net increase of $370,186 or 6.52% over the 2006-2007 approved budget of $5,674,182, acknowledging the total budget for 2007-2008 is $6,162,070 which includes $117,702 of revenue offsets to expenses, further acknowledging that the net increase includes additional interest for the Essex Elementary School Renovation project in the amount of $194,750 or 53% of the total proposed budget increase. Philip Miller seconded the motion and it was approved with Vincent Pacileo voting against. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: A. Traffic Light Pre-emption Resolutions: Philip Miller reported to the Board that there would be the installation of two Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption Systems in Essex. The funds ($3,260) will be expended from the Fire Department Contingency Fund for 2006-2007. In order for Mr. Miller to sign the agreements on behalf of the Town, a resolution must be approved by the Board of each system. Motion was made by Norman Needleman and seconded by Vincent Pacileo to approve the following two resolutions: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that Philip J. Miller, First Selectman, Town Hall, 29 West Avenue, Essex, CT 06426, is authorized to execute an Agreement between the State of Connecticut and the Town of Essex for the installation of Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption System equipment at the intersection of Route 154 (Middlesex Turnpike), Route 153 (Plains Road) and West Avenue in the Town of Essex. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that Philip J. Miller, First Selectman, Town Hall, 29 West Avenue, Essex, CT 06426, is authorized to execute an Agreement between the State of Connecticut and the Town of Essex for the installation of Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption System equipment at the intersection of Route 154 (Main Street), SR 602 (Main Street) and SR 604 (Westbrook Road) in the Town of Essex. And they were unanimously approved. Motion carried. B. Truebe Road Name Change: Philip Miller reported that he would like to obtain additional information from Attorney David Royston with regard to this. Motion was made by Vincent Pacileo to table until the March 7, 2007 meeting. Norman Needleman seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried. Motion was made by Vincent Pacileo to recess the regular session. Norman Needleman seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Cindy
Varricchio Motion was made by Vincent Pacileo to enter Executive Session for the purpose of Negotiations and Land Acquistion. Norman Needleman seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Present: Philip J. Miller, Norman M. Needleman, Vincent A. Pacileo, III Invited Guests: Cynthia Varricchio and Joseph Bombaci for Negotiations. Motion was made by Norman Needleman to return regular session at 7:18 pm. Vincent Pacileo seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried. Motion was made by Norman Needleman to adjourn at 7:18 pm. Vincent Pacileo seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Philip
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