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.
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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.