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1984/02/06EXECUTIVE BOARD MINUTES February 6, 1984 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Mayor Warren E. Kingsbury. Deputy Mayors Robert A. Argazzi and Thomas W. Ward, Jr. were present. Also in attendance: James M. D'Errico, Personnel Director. CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION Upon motion by Mr.'Argazzi, seconded by Mr. Ward, it was voted to appoint the followzng members to the Charter Revision Commission: Duncan B. Murdock, Nancy Greenough, Richard F. Benson, Rodney L. Lenfest, John Miller, Kathleen Bourgoin, and William F. Diskin; said term effective Februray 6, 1984. The Commission shall terminate upon accept- ance or rejection of it's final report by the appointing authority. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Kingsbury indicated they would review the form of government and every aspect of it. He will not try to sway them in any way, and asked for suggestions for their review. Mr. Ward would like them to examine the Charter in relation to any changes in State Statutes. He also felt it should contain a section regarding the Nursing Board. They should be appointed by the Executive Board instead of Town Meeting, like every other commission, and abide by the same rules~ Upon ~otion by Mayor Kingsbury, seconded by Mr. Argazzi, it was voted to ap- prove the Budget Change Request from the Mayor's Office for the amount of $213.00 to account ~109 to pay equipment charges due to a substantial in- crease in phone rates. MOTION CARRIED. On motion by Mr. Argazzi, Seconded by Mr. Ward, it was voted to approve the Refund of Excess Tax Payment to Henry C. Deming in' the amount of $108.66 from account-~258 Tax Refunds, as excess payment as recommended by Francis J. Motyka, Tax Collector. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Kingsbury answered some questions the Board had regarding the alarm registration ordinance: It would be legal to have one alarm company - the Town would probably put it out to bid. The false alarms from Town buildings amount to less than 10% of the total false alarms. The Mayor said he confer- red with Chief Scalise who felt that an annual $5.00 registration fee would amount to a lot of money. Mr. Ward was unhappy with the ordinance.~ The false alarms are a problem, but the ordinance is not the answer. He felt the alarm company makes no point to check if it's a false alarm or not. Therefore, our fine should be levied against the company, not the individual. Mayor Kingsbury said Ch ief Scalise informed him every town charges the home owner. Farmington charges $100.00 after the first false alarm. Mr. Ward felt it was easier to charge a flat fee. A division of fees is probably unconstitutional; a call is a call. Mr. AFgazzi said to have Attorney Fagan draft an ordinance which contains a clause to charge the companies. They will have one free false alarm and be charged a flat fee of $5.00 for.each false alarm generated thereafter. Leave clause ~5 as is, so th~ individual who causes a false alarm inten- tionally will be subject to a penalty of.$50.00. Executive Board Minutes February 6, 1984 -2- Mayor Kingsbury was in favor of charging an annual registration fee, along with a payment for each hook up. Mr. Ward suggested a flat fee of $1,000.00 per year to hook uP into ou~. equipment. The Mayor mentioned that Chief Scalise.preferred all clients employ one alarm company and individually pay for their hook uP, as long as it is com- parable with our equipment. He asked Mr. Argazzi if it was legal to have only one connector. Mr. Argazzi replied' yes, as long as people have their own system. Mr. Ward said to buy a board and charge a sub- stantial rent to hook up to it. Keep it simple. It was agreed Mayor Kingsbury wirl talk to Attorney Fagan and Captain Charamut and draw up a new ordinance. They will only consider what is compatible with what we're equipped to handle now and in the future. EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon motion by Mayor Kingsbury, seconded by Mr. Argazzi, it was voted to move into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:57 P.M. THERE WAS NO ACTION TAKEN DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION. Upon motion by Mayor Kingsbury, seconded by Mr. Argazzi, it was voted to move out of EXECUTIVE SESSION at 9:35 P.M. Mr. D'Errico presented the Federal Revenue Sharing Handicapped Regulations to the Board. In order to continue receiving federal funding, they have stipulated that the Board: Designate a responsible person to coordinate efforts to comply with the handicapped discrimination regulations, who would post public notices. A report must be completed within one year to demonstrate any structural changes necessary in Town and adoption of a grievance procedure. Upon motion by Mr. Argazzi, seconded by Mr. Ward, it was voted to elect Mr. D'Errico to. perform the above tasks. MOTION CARRIED. '£here being no further business to come before the Executive Board, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Gall Petanovitch Secretary ADDENDUM EXECUTIVE BOARD MINUTES TELEPHONE POLL: February 9, 1984 On motion by Mayor Kingsbury, seconded by Mr. Ward, it was voted to approve the Budget Change request of Richard Russell in the amount of $4,000.00 from account {3813 for unanticipated expen- ditures in the contracted services account for repairs. MOTION CARRIED.