Town of Washington
Bryan Memorial Town Hall
October 6, 2008
Annual Town Meeting

Moderator: Hank Martin

Clerk: Sheila Silvernail

The meeting was opened at 7:31 by First Selectman, Mark E. Lyon, welcoming everyone and requesting nominations for Moderator. Hank Martin was duly nominated and selected as Moderator.

Moderator: The moderator officially called the meeting to order and requested that the clerk read the warning regarding the issues presented.

Sheila Silvernail:

Warning
Town of Washington, Connecticut
Annual Town Meeting


The voters and electors of the Town of Washington are hereby warned that the Annual Town Meeting will be held on Monday, October 6, 2008at 7:30 p.m. at the Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington Depot, Connecticut to consider and act upon the following:
1. To set the dates for the annual town budget hearing and meeting in May 2009.
2. To amend the Town’s Transfer Station Ordinance.
3. To authorize the Board of Selectmen to apply for and expend any Federal or State Grants for and by the Town of Washington for remainder of the 2008-2009 fiscal years.
4. To adopt, on behalf of the Town of Washington, Nondiscrimination and/or Affirmative Action Policies required under Connecticut General Statutes and all other related policies required for applications for Federal and State Grants for the remainder of the 2008-2009 fiscal year.


RESOLVED ITEM #1: That the annual Town Budget Hearing to consider the 2008-2009 fiscal year budget be scheduled for May 7, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. and that the Annual Town Budget Meeting be scheduled for May 21, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Primary Motion: Per resolution of Item #1 on agenda.
Proposed by: Mark E. Lyon
Seconded by: Denise Arturi
Moderator: Opened the motion to public discussion.
Discussion: Mary Anne Greene noted that the correct dates for fiscal year budget should be 2009-2010.

Secondary Motion: To amend dates in Item #1 for fiscal year budget from 2008-2009 to 2009-2010.
Proposed by: Moderator Hank Martin
Seconded by: Nick Solley
Discussion: No discussion
Vote: All in favor, none opposed. Secondary motion passed.


AMENDED RESOLVED ITEM #1: That the annual Town Budget Hearing to consider the 2009-2010 fiscal year budget be scheduled for May 7, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. and that the Annual Town Budget Meeting be scheduled for May 21, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Primary Motion: Continuation of Item #1 on agenda.
Discussion: No further discussion.
Vote: All in favor, none opposed. Motion passed.


RESOLVED ITEM #2: To amend the Transfer Station Ordinance 306D to read as follows:

Town of Washington
Town Ordinance 306D, As Amended
Transfer Station Regulations
(amended 10-6-08)
(effective 11-1-08)


The Town of Washington has established a Transfer Station on the site of the former landfill at Clark Road. This facility is designed to expedite the handling of municipal solid waste, bulky waste, and recyclables as approved by the Board of Selectmen.

The following rules and regulations will apply:
* All materials deposited at the Transfer Station must originate within the Town of Washington and be from RESIDENTIAL properties
. * Windshield stickers will be required on all vehicles. Stickers must be affixed on the lower right portion of the windshield or on the small right hand window. If the stickers are not so placed, the driver will be denied use of the Transfer Station. Stickers are available at the tax collector’s office.
* Special permits for out-of-town contractors may be obtained from the first selectman.
* Children under the age of 12 must remain inside vehicles at all times.
* The Board of Selectmen will determine the disposal fees and the type(s) of materials accepted at the Transfer Station. A fee schedule will be posted at the Transfer Station and will be based upon the current cost to the town for disposal. Fees will be payable upon delivery. Payment by check will be required for amounts in excess of five dollars. Receipts for payment will be issued prior to leaving the facility. Fees will be determined at the discretion of the attendant for amounts exceeding those posted on the fee schedule.

This amendment shall become effective November 1, 2008

Primary Motion: Per resolution of Item #2 on agenda.
Proposed by: Mark E. Lyon
Seconded by: Frank Tomczyk
Discussion: No discussion.
Handout: Printed ordinance noting deletions and changes provided to public.
Vote: All in favor, none opposed. Motion passed.


RESOLVED ITEM #3: To authorize the Board of Selectmen to apply for and expend any Federal or State Grants for and by the Town of Washington for the remainder of the 2008-2009 fiscal year.
Primary Motion: Per resolution of Item #3 on agenda.
Proposed by: Mark E. Lyon
Seconded by: Mary Anne Green
Discussion: Moderator opened for discussion.

Mark E. Lyon: Both of these motions have to do with when we finally get a grant, there’s a pile of paperwork that comes through. And, one of the provisions for State grants and Federal grants is that the Board of Selectmen involves…for them as well as the next motion. Which, I’ll jump ahead, has to do with we have to abide by Nondiscrimination and affirmative Action in the hiring … contractor. So, this is something that comes up at the very end of the process when you finally get your money. I’ve had to sign one here about two month’s ago for…reclamation grant that was granted to the Town last, I think it was August or September. So, it’s just, it’s managed paperwork and hopefully streamline the process a little better.

Audience/Female: And if you don’t have this permission from here, then you have to go to a town Meeting?

Mark E. Lyon: Correct.

Moderator: There’d have a town meeting for each and every one.

Audience/Female: For each and every one.

Moderator: Because the State is looking for approval from the legislative body of the town which is us.

Mark E. Lyon: And what, what happens is, not only do they want it, but they want it like within fifteen days from when you get the paperwork.

Moderator: Any other questions or discussion? Ok, let me re-read this one.


RESOLVED ITEM #3: To authorize the Board of Selectmen to apply for and expend any Federal or State Grants for and by the Town of Washington for the remainder of the 2008-2009 fiscal year.
Primary Motion: Continuation of Item #3 on agenda.
Vote: All in favor, none opposed. Motion passed.


RESOLVED ITEM #4: To adopt, on behalf of the Town of Washington, Nondiscrimination and/or Affirmative Action Policies required under Connecticut General Statutes and all other related policies required for applications for Federal and State Grants for the remainder of the 2008-2009 fiscal year.
Primary Motion: Per resolution of Item #4 on agenda.
Proposed by: Mark E. Lyon
Seconded by: Denise Arturi
Discussion: No discussion.
Moderator: Reads resolution again.


RESOLVED ITEM #4: To adopt, on behalf of the Town of Washington, Nondiscrimination and/or Affirmative Action Policies required under Connecticut General Statutes and all other related policies required for applications for Federal and State Grants for the remainder of the 2008-2009 fiscal year.

Moderator: The idea would be that at the next annual meeting we would pass this resolution again for the next fiscal year. Ok, I’ve re-read it and there are no other questions being indicated from the audience so we will vote.

Primary Motion: Continuation of Item #4 on agenda.
Vote: All in favor, none opposed. Motion passed.

ADJOURNMENT: Per due process the meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.