1972/02/07MINUTES
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
February 7, 1972
The meeting was opened at 7:35 p.m. by First Selectman Arthur B. Powers.
All Selectmen were present.
Also present were: Miss Deena Clavette and Mrs. Joyce Moller both of
the press. Members of the Drug Action Committee and a number of towns-
people were also present. A list of those present is attached.
Mr. Powers started out by saying that we are here tonight in order to
reactivate the Drug Action Committee. He emphasized the excellent job
done by the committee but added that membership has dropped off and also
that a need for more community awareness to the drug and alcohol problem
in Berlin exists. Mr. Powers praised the committee for its work in self-
education and proposing programs such as open forums and rap sessions
as well as the Drug Education Policy which was adopted by the Board of
Education last summer. Although that program has not been implemented
plans-are underway to begin implementation according to members of the
Board of Education. Mr. Powers said the focus should be on prevention
rather than rehabilitation. He added that it is much better to stop
young people from starting on drugs before we reach the stage where re-
habilitative facilities are needed.
There was a lengthy discussion regarding recent incidents in which youths
were taken to the hospital or arrested while under the influence of liquor
or drugs. The discussion ran into the subject of whether there should be
more publicity in the newspapers.
Mr. Powers stressed the need for better communication with Town Agencies
and the public. He continued that the need for community awareness and
involvement is great.
Mr. Powers appointed Mr. Richard Skinner as temporary chairman.
Mrs. Barton, speaking for the Board of Education, said that money'has been
allocated in me~t year's budget for 2 directors at the High School and one
at McGee, plus several teachers at the various schools.
Mr. Powers said he felt a coordinator mi:iht be a possible solution.
At this point, Mrs. Carol Kowalczyk, former Chairman of the Drug Action
Commiteee, gave the background of the committee, told of the programs
they organized and of the conferences they attended in an attempt to self-
educate themselves.
L (~ Mr. Powers stressed to the newly activated committee that the Board of
)Selectmen will offer all the help they can but the committee must do the
_ .... ~' job itself.
The committee, under the chairmanship of temporary chairman Richard Skinner,
then decided that their first meeting will be held at the Berlin High School
library on Tuesday, February 15th at 8:00 p.m.
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At this point (9:00 p.m.) the Selectmen adjourned their meeting with the
Drug Action Committee and opened the regular Selectmen's meeting.
Present were : Joyce Moller, Deena Clavette of the press; Joan Cardello,
Gary Laskowski and William Scalise, observers.
Mr. Rio asked that on page one, paragraph lO, the sentence that reads:
The owners stated that they would be happy to negotiate with the Town.,
be changed to read: "The owners stated that they would be happy to re-
ceive a proposal from the Town"
On motion by Mr. Lanzoni, seconded by Mr. Rio, the minutes of the meeting
of 2/7/72 be approved as corrected. MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Powers said he spoke with Robert Taylor of the Environmental Protection
Agency and was informed that under the direction of Mr. Robert Moore of that
agency, an order is being prepared against Manafort Brothers. They have
been to the site and are in general agreement with us and also agree that
this is going to be a difficult situation to resolve.
On motion by Mr. Lanzont, seconded by Mr. Rio, it was voted to sign Sewer
8ond Anticipation Notes with the Hartford National Bank & Trust Company
in the amount of $750,000.00. (Bids from the other banks are listed below.)
The interest rate from Hartford National is 2.00% with no premium. MOTION
CARRIED.
Hartford National Bank & Trust
Connecticut Bank & Trust
New Britain NmEmmmmmm~ Bank & Trust
(bidding on $200,000 only)
2.00% no premium
2.63% $7.00 premium
2.35% no premium
On motion by Mr. Lanzoni, seconded by Mr. Rio, it was voted to appoint Mr.
John Manno of 47 Wilcox Street, New Britain, a special constable at the
Christian Lane and Deming Road dump sites at the request of Barry Squilla-
cote, Director of Public Works, New Britain. Mr. Manno will replace William
McNamara. MOTION CARRIED.
On motion by Mr. Lanzoni, seconded by Mr. Rio, it was voted to appoint the
following to the Drug Action Committee: Mrs. Ina Wooley, Mr. Herbert Carl-
son, Mr. William Scalise, Mr. Peter Rich, Mrs. Carol Merritt, Mrs. Maryann
Rusczyk, Mrs. Penelope Pease. MOTION CARRIED.
On motion by Mr. Lanzoni, seconded by Mr. Rio, it was voted to appoint Mr.
Aldo Castiglioni to a 5 year term on the Planning Commission as an alternate.
Term effective January l, 1972 and expiring on December 31, lg76. MOTION
CARRIED.
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On motion by Mr. Lanzonl, seconded by "Mr. Rio, it was voted to reaffirm
the reappointments of Mr. Leoaard Abrahamson and Mr. Patrick Kinney to
the Building Code Board of Appeals. Their terms expire on January 31,
1974. MOTION CARRIED.
On motion by Mr. Lanzoni, seconded by Mr. Rio, it was voted to reappoint
the following to the Public Building Commission for five year terms. Terms
to begin March 1st 1972 and expiring February 28, 1977: Richard McKeon,
Jerome Skolnick, Ralph King. MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Powers read a letter from Burton Johnson, President of Precision
Graphics in which he states he feels that companies should be reimbursed
when volunteer firemen leave their place of employment to go on a fire
call. Mr. Johnson had written this letter to the Fire Board.
On motion by Mr. Lanzont, seconded by Mr. Rio, it was voted to have Mr.
Powers write to the Fire Board advising them that the Selectmen had re-
ceived a copy of Mr. Johnson's letter and that the Selectmen recommend
that no changes be made in the present system. To start making reim-
bursements would destroy the whole concept of volunteer firemen. MOTION
CARRIED.
Mr. Powers read a proposed news release prepared by Emil Carls~regarding
rules and regulations with regard to pigeons. There have been numerous
complaints about the "nuisance of pigeons" and Mr. Carlson cites the
statutes regarding the necessity of keeping pigeons penned.
Mr. Rio suggested that Rubbish Collection Bids be revised or an addendum
be placed on the specifications with respect to separation of paper and
rubbish. He said that he has noticed that other communities have done
this and it would appear that the cost to the towns is less expensive.
Mr. Powers said he would contact Morgan Seelye to see if an alternative
can be added to the legal notice and/or the specifications.
Mr. Rio said that there was a Christmas tree, still lighted, at Ferndale
Plaza. Mr. Powers said Mr. Carlson has already been asked to look into
the matter.
There was a discussion on the subject of the vacancy for the position of
Restaurant Inspector. Mr. Powers said Dr. Chotkowski, as Health Director,
has said he would like someone well qualified. The Selectmen can make a
recommendation to Dr. Chotkowski. Many people have shown interest'in the
position.
Mr. Powers read a communication from Emil Carlson, Building Official,
in which he advises that the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code re-
quests that each town prescribe by ordinance penalties to implement sub-
ject sections. A copy of the penalties included in Mr. Carlson's pro-
posal is available in the Selectmen 's Office.
Mr. Rio brought in a complaint from Mr. Culver of Beckley Road.stemming
from when Mattabassett put the pipe in front of his house. Drainage was
impaired in from of his home and the position of the fence. Traffic is
going around it. Mr. Powers said he would check into this situation to see
if anything can be done.
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Mr. Rio asked if Mr. Scheyd had appraised the land in East Berlin. Mr.
Powers said that Mr. Scheyd was in the middle of preparing the Grand List
but would undoubtedly have something for the Selectmen at their next meet-
ing.
The meeting adjourned at lO:15 p.m.
~spectfully submitted,
Patricia A. Casella
Secretary