1967/06/19Minutes of the Meeting
June 19, 1967
TOWN OF BERLIN
OFFICE OF THE SELECTMEN
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by F~rst Selectman
Arthur B. Powers with Selectmen Joseph Lanzoni and Earl Johansen present.
Mrs. Madeline Sylvia of the First Selectman's office, Mrs. Blanche
Mahan and Richard Covini of the press were also present.
The minutes of the 5th were read and accepted; the minutes of the
12th were read and corrected as follows:
Mr. Ray Neilan of the Board of Education suggested that a poll be
taken of the present members for approval. The Board tentatively approved
the site. First Selectman Powers discussed this meeting with Messrs.
Lanzoni and Jehansen. The Board of Education voted to approve the addi-
tional site of 8 acres. Tuesday evening the Board of Finance voted to
appropriate $1,500. for the additional land option. Mr. Ed Murray of the
C. Parker Agency is negotiating for the options.
First Selectman Powers reported to the Board of Selectmen that the
City of New Britain decided not to take an appeal from Judge Driscoll's
decision granting the Town of Berlin temporary possession of the property
and further, has now joined in asking the Superior Court to refer the
matter to a committee for the assessment of damages, which reference was
made that morning by Judge Driscoll.
Mr. Powers explained that the state has passed a new bill that would
reimburse 1/2 the costs for site acquisition to the towns. He feels that
it should be looked into.
Jack Dennehy recommended the following summer employees for the
Park and Recreation Department:
Marueen O;Brien - Pool Personel
Tim McCarthy )
James Coilings, Jr.) Life Guards
Joseph Lanzoni made the motion to accept the recommendation, seconded
Oby Earl Johansen. Motion carried.
The_. Curbing Bids were opened at 10:00 a.m. the 19th of June and were
as follows:
Edward Ross & Son
Charles Genoni
Carl E. Johnson
$26,100.00
$2§,000.00
$24,640.00
First Selectman made the motion to accept Morgan Seelye's recommen-
dation to award the contract to Carl E. Johnson, seconded by Earl Johansen.
Motion carried.
The Committee for the Aging has one (1) vacancy to fill.
Powers felt that Catherine McGee was a prospect.
Mr.
The Industrial Development Commission has two (2) vacancies; Joe
Blackburn and Gene Sturgion were suggested. This will be taken up at the
next meeting.
Meeting adjourned 8:30 p.m.
Madeline Sylvia
CC:
Arthur B. poWers
Joseph Lanzoni
Earl A. Johansen
Board of Finance