1968/10/07MINUTES
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
OCTOBER 7, 1968
First Selectman Powers opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
were present.
All selectmen
Also present were: Mr. David Gulvin, Mr. Victor Darnell, Mr. Sbona,
Mr. Carlson, Mr. Richard Covini and Mrs. Blanche Mahon of the press.
The secretary read the minutes of the selectmen's meeting of September 30,
1968. Mr. Johansen asked that in regard to the paragraph on invitations
received in the selectman's office on ground breaking ceremonies, he would
like it noted tha~ there had been other times that Mr. Powers neglected
to inform him of/ribbon cutting or ground breaking ceremony. Mr. Powers
said that he never purposely kept an invitation from any of the selec-
men when invitations were received addressed to all the selectmen. Mr.
Johansen said nevertheless he wanted this to be a correction in the
minutes, and it is so entered. With the correction being made a motion
was made by Mr. Lanzoni to approve the September 30th minutes, seconded
by Mr. Johansen. MOTION CARRIED.
Commenting on the minutes of September 30, 1968 regarding the awarding
of the contract for Dry Masonry Retaining Walls on Episcopal Road, Mr.
Gulvin asked how were the specs written on the bid, and what would hap-
pen if the exact specifications were not met. In this case, he mentioned
Giuseppe Campagna of New Britain who was the low bidder and was awarded
the contract.
Mr. Powers explained that the specs were drawn by the appropriate people
and that the contractors had to provide a bond which protected the Town
and therefore had to meet the exact specifications. Mr. Sbona commented
that in this particular case, he knew of Giuseppe Campagna's work and
said that he did an excellent Job.
Mr. Johansen then brought up the subject of McKeon of ?armington doing
work for the Town and that his reputation was not too good. After
a general discussion, Mr. Powers said that he was to finish the work he
had started before continuing on to the next Job for the Town.
Mr. Powers announced that bids were opened on October 7, 1968 at 10:00
a.m. for a 1/2 ton pick-up for the Park & Recreation Department. The
bids were as follows:
Berlin Auto Sales, Inc.
LeBrun-Slckler Ford, Inc.
Bralnard Ford Truck Sales
$2,550.00
2,623.35
2,469.00
Mr. Lanzoni moved that the low bidder Bralnard Ford Truck Sales, Inc.
be awarded the contract as recommended by Mr. Seelye. Mr. Johansen
seconded. MOTION CARRIED.
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Hr. ?owers sa±d he had asked tl~e Building of' Appeals members to
meet for the purpose of reorganizing. There had been one appeal over
the several 3rears since the board was establ-ished. He invited Mr.
Emil Carlson to attend this meeting to orient them as to what the
problems were and to establish a date as to when a hearing wiI1 be
held. Mr. Powers said that he had also invited Leonard .'~brahamson,
Pat K~nney and Henry Baidyga, but they did not attend.
Mr. Johansen stated that he had been in touch with Mr. Joseph Blackburn
and he ~as very interested in serving as a member of the Industrial
Development Commission. Mr. Po~ers sai~ that he ha~ talke~ with him
earlier during the wea~, as he thought Mr. Blackburn would be a real
asset to the Board, but that Mr. Blackburn told Mr. Powers he was not
interested in serving on,a Commission at this time. After a general
discussion with the selectmen, Mr. Powers called Mr. Blackburn on the
telephone and again asked him if he would be willing to serve as a
member of the Industrial Development C~mmiss~on and he accepted.
Mr. Lanzoni then moved that Mr. Joseph Blackburn fill the unexpired
term on the Industrial Development Commission left by the resignation
of Daniel Landon, seconded by Mr. Johansen. MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Powers read a letter he had received on October 3, 1968 from
George Kanupka, Jr. Commander of the American Legion in whic~ he
stated that at its monthly meeting the American Legion passed a resolu-
tion to create a committee of three legionaires to oversee the
maintenance of the Town's War monuments.
The names submitted in Mr. Kanupka's letter are:
Grant Skinner
Wolcott Brown
Richard Pinches
Mr. Powers stated that this committee would be particularly concerned
with helping of the maintenance of the Wilcox War Memorial Monument on
Worthington Ridge.
Mr. Lanzoni moved that this committee be accepted for this function,
seconde~ by Mr. Johansen. MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Powers read a letter he receive~ from George Kanupka, Jr. in which
at a meeting the American Legion had passed a resolution requesting
that a Veterans Committee be appointed in the Town of Berlin. It
would be the contention of the Legion that Veterans be appointed to
t~e commission. Mr. Kanupka enclosed a list of names for consideration
to be appointed to such a commission which are:
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George Kanupka, Jr.
Sebastian Amenta
James Lanni
Andrew J. Barniak
John Pulcini
Grant Skinner
Clifford Gates
Justin McQueeney
Mr. Kanupka further stated in his letter that the purpose of this
committee would be to serve as an advisary Board to any of the Veterans
of the To~n of Berlin, in filling out reports for disability or other
forms, secondly have the supervision of the memorial day parade, and
third, the needs of veterans.
Mr. Powers suggested a letter be written to ~'~tty. Harry Jackaway,
Town Council, so that he could draw up an ordinance to establish
such a committee or commission to be voted on at some futuze '~cwn
Meeting. Ail selectmen agreed.
Mr. PoJ~ers read a request for abatement of property taxes for Clara
Gallnot of $38.00 as recommended by Francis J. Motyka~ tax collector.
He explained the reason for it and read the breakdown of the figures.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Lanzoni and seconded by Mr. Johansen the
Board of selectmen voted to refund the $38.00 to Clara Gallnot of
832 Lower Lane ~srlin.
The selectmen accepted the resignation of Natalie Gagliardi from the
Pollution Abatement Commission. No name was submitted to fill the
vacancy.
In regard to this vacancy and future ones to be filled, Mr. Powers
said that his secretary, Miss Casella was now working on a revised
list of all boards and commissions, bringing it up to date, so that
the selectmen wiil~now when a reappointment is to be made and can
make reference to this file when needed.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Mr. Johansen wanted to know what happened to all the accidents in town
when the Town's insurance paid for them, particularly in regard to
accidents involving Conne~icut Light & Power Company poles. Mr. Powers
explained that ususual~yit is repaired, a claim is sent to the Insurance
Company. When there is an individual involved, a claim is sent to
the Insurance Company and if the Town,insurance pays, the Insurance
Company sends the payment directly to the individual.
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Mr. Johansen stated that he would like to be reimbursed for the gallon
of paint that he bought for the town, when the offices in the town
hall were being renovated. The selectmen agreed that he should be
paid, and as soon as he submitted a voucher for payment he would be
reimbursed.
Their being no further business, the meeting adjourned at ~:40 p.m.
ReSpectfully submitted.
Joanne'G. Ward
' Secretary