Pursuant to the foregoing notice a regular Representative Town Meeting of the Town of Greenwich was held in the Moderator’s Hall of Central Middle School on Monday April 12, 2004 at 8:00 P.M.(E.D.T.)
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator Thomas J. Byrne.
The Moderator announced that as all members had received a copy of the call of the meeting, the reading of the call would be omitted.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Town Clerk Carmella C. Budkins swore in the members who were not present at the January meeting and Patrick Gillis and Winona Mullis, two new members in District 7.
Attendance cards were presented showing 184 present, 45 absent and l vacancy. District 3 had perfect attendance.
The Moderator extended the gratitude of the entire RTM to Paul Curtis of District 9 for his efforts in securing a live broadcast of the RTM on cablevision channel 79.
Richard Kral, chairman of District 8 offered the following resolution recognizing the service of the late Spencer Schedler.
District 8 would like to recognize the services and contributions of Spencer Schedler.
Spence passed away March 11 of this year after a courageous battle with cancer.
Spence received his Bachelor of Science degree in petroleum engineering from the University of Tulsa, spending his summers in the oil fields working as a roughneck. Upon graduation he was commissioned as an officer in the US Air Force where he completed his fighter pilot training. He served in the USAF as an F-86D jet interceptor pilot and was stationed in Guam following the Korean War. Upon leaving active duty he received his Master of Business Administration degree from The Harvard Business School.
As Spence’s business career became more successful his interests turned to politics. He served as a campaign assistant for John Lindsey’s 1965 bid for the Mayor of New York City as well as an advance man for Richard M. Nixon and Spiro T. Agnew in the 1968 presidential election. His dedicated service earned him an appointment by President Nixon and later confirmation by the US Senate to the Pentagon where he served as the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force from 1968 to 1972.
After his government service Spence embarked on a long and successful business career. He retired in 2001 from American Express to continue his life long love of flying. He received his flight instructor’s license in 2001. Although a man of many hobbies his desire to serve turned him to local government where Spence served on the Board of Directors for the Bruce Museum and, as we best knew him, a member of the RTM. As chairman of the Budget Overview Committee. Spence’s commitment and dedication set a standard that will be difficult for his successors to match. We will miss his opening phrase for each of his committee reports as he presented in a deep and commanding tone “Your budget overview committee met…”
I was honored to work with a man of Spence’s credentials as well as his enthusiasm and dedication. We were fortunate to have had the service of Spence for the seven years he was with the RTM. We ask that the minutes of this meeting reflect our gratitude and a copy be forwarded to Spence’s widow Judy.
Please join me and the other members of District 8 in rising for a moment of silence to honor and reflect on the accomplishments of Spence.
The resolution was passed unanimously with the members standing for a moment of silence.
The Moderator announced that as all members had received a copy of the minutes of the January 20,2004 meeting, the reading of the minutes would be omitted. He noted a correction on page 3, the resolution for Item No. 5, in the last sentence, after the word “school” add the words “Capital Planning “. He asked if there were any more corrections or comments, there being none, the minutes as amended were adopted by unanimous consent.
The Moderator designated Items No. 6,13 and 14 to be put on the consent calendar. Robert Tuthill of District made a motion, which was duly moved and seconded, to approve the following resolutions for the consent calendar.
6. RESOLVED, that the Town of Greenwich accept a grant for $80,126 for the Foreign Language Assistant Program.
13. RESOLVED, that the Town of Greenwich accept a gift in the amount of $22,500 as reimbursement for the Fourth of July Fireworks Celebrations.
14. RESOLVED, that the Town of Greenwich accept gifts totaling $46,000 from The Green Fingers Garden Club, Summer Rain, the Bennett Family, Friends of Binney Park, and the Teufel Memorial.
The vote was now on the consent calendar.
In Favor - 174
Against - 0
Abstentions - 0
Items Carried
The Moderator suggested a motion to suspend the rules and combine items 1, 3,8,9 & 10. The motion was duly moved and seconded.
Motion Carried
The Moderator announced that the combined items were now before the meeting.
Coline Jenkins, chairman of the Appointments Committee, offered the following substitute resolution regarding Item No. 1.
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the RTM Appointments Committee, be appointed a member of the RTM Claims Committee for a term expiring 12/31/05
Michael J. Barnaby
Meredith Braxton
Brian Forrow
Robert Beerman
Lloyd Hull
Randall Huffman
Edward Manganiello
David Melick
Homer Rees
Coline Jenkins, chairman of the Appointments Committee, offered the following resolution regarding Item No. 3.
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the RTM Appointments Committee, be appointed a member of the RTM Labor Contracts for a term expiring 12/31/05.
Kevin J. Brogan, Regular Member
Joan Caldwell, Regular Member
David Detjen, Regular Member
Richard Grieb, Regular Member
Richard Stefani, Regular Member
James Boutelle, Alternate Member
Robert Byrnes, Alternate Member
Marcos Madrid, Commission of Public Works, offered the following resolutions,which were duly moved and seconded, regarding Items No. 8 , 9 and 10.
RESOLVED, that the sum of $360,000 be and the same is hereby appropriated to be added to General Fund account numbers as follows:
Public Works – Highway Division, A312-51100, Overtime: $125,000
Public Works – Highway Division, A312-51300, Temp Services: 24,000
Public Works – Highway Division, A312-52300, Equip Rental: 72,000
Public Works – Highway Division, A312-53750, Hwy Materials: 84,000
Public Works – Bd. of Education, A315-51300, Temp Services: 55,000
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sum of $59,000 be and the same is hereby appropriated to be added to Parking Fund account numbers as follows:
Public Works – Highway Division, G317-51920, Labor costs $1,000
Public Works – Highway Division, G317-52300, Equip Rental: 21,000
Public Works – Highway Division, G317-53750, Hwy Materials: 37,000
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sum of $44,000 be and the same is hereby appropriated to be added to Leased Railroad Fund account numbers as follows:
Public Works – Highway Division, R317-51920, Labor costs $16,000
Public Works – Highway Division, R317-53750, Hwy Materials: 28,000
9. RESOLVED, that the sum of $155,300 be and the same is hereby appropriated to be added to Public Works’ Account No. G318-59210-24224, Parking Fund, known as “Emergency Vehicle Traffic Signal Pre-emption Equipment.”
10. RESOLVED, that the Town of Greenwich accept a gift in the amount of $24,000 from Greenwich Green and Clean to purchase six street lights for installation on Greenwich Avenue between Lewis Street and Grigg Street.
The vote was now on the combined items.
In Favor - 174
Against - 1
Abstentions - 2
Items Carried
The Moderator announced that Item No. 2 on the call was now before the meeting .
Coline Jenkins, chairman of the Appointments Committee, offered the following substitute resolution, regarding Item No. 2.
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the RTM Appointments Committee, be appointed a member of the Condemnation Commission for a term expiring 12/31/06.
Dean Goss
Robert Perri
Joseph Ricciardi
Neil Ritter
Robert Tuthill
The vote was now on Item No. 2.
In Favor - 167
Against - 7
Abstentions - 3
Item Carried
The Moderator announced that Item No. 4 on the call was now before the meeting.
Fred Baker, Director of Operations for the Board of Education, offered the following resolution, which was duly moved and seconded, regarding Item No. 4.
RESOLVED, that the Representative Town Meeting of the Town of Greenwich hereby approves an interim appropriation of $543,893 for the Greenwich Board of Education operating budget for 2003-2004. The specific breakdown by accounts is $500,600 in account A640179251010 – Custodial Salaries, and $43,293 in account A650179254050 – Maintenance.
The vote was now on Item No. 4
In Favor - 168
Against - 9
Abstentions - 0
Item Carried
The Moderator announced that Item No. 5 on the call is now before the meeting.
Fred Baker, Director of Operations for the Board of Education, offered the following resolution, which was duly moved and seconded, regarding Item No. 5.
RESOLVED, that the sum of $150,000 be and the same is hereby appropriated from “RESERVED FOR CAPITAL & NON-RECURRING FUND” to account Z680089224079 for the wells at Parkway School.
Joshua Brown, chairman of the Finance Committee, made a motion, on behalf of the committee, to postpone this item until the June 2004 meeting.
Motion Carried
The Moderator announced that Item No. 7 on the call was now before the meeting.
Fred Baker, Director of Operations for the Board of Education, offered the following resolution, which was duly moved and seconded, regarding Item No. 7.
RESOLVED, that the Town of Greenwich accept a gift valued at approximately $300,000 to renovate the front entrance area at Old Greenwich School.
The vote was now on Item No. 7.
In Favor - 152
Against - 22
Abstentions - 6
Item Carried
The Moderator announced that Item No. 11 on the call was now before the meeting.
Mary Ferry of District 5 offered the following substitute resolution, which was duly moved and seconded, regarding Item No. 11.
RESOLVED, that Sec. 2-125 of the Town of Greenwich Municipal Code be amended as follows:
Sec. 2-125 Local representation on population basis.
Pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 8-31a of the General Statutes, the town, having a population of 59,755 according to the Federal Census of 1970, is entitled to three (3) representatives on SWRPA. These representatives shall serve without compensation. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall appoint one (1) representative [from among its members whose term of office shall be one (1) year. Thereafter, the term of office for this representative shall be (3) years. ] who shall serve without fixed term at the will and pleasure of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Representative Town Meeting shall appoint on nomination of the Board of Selectmen two (2) representatives, both of whom shall be residents and electors of the Town of Greenwich and at
least one of whom[who] shall be a member [s] of the Representative Town Meeting, thus creating a liaison between SWRPA and the Representative Town Meeting. A representative appointed by the Representative Town Meeting who ceases to be a resident of the Town of Greenwich shall be replaced before his term is over. [The term of office of either representative shall cease shall he cease to be a Representative Town Meeting member.] The term of office of one (1) of these two (2) representatives shall be two (2) years and thereafter shall be three (3) years. The term of office of the other representative shall be three (3) years upon his initial appointment and thereafter shall be three (3) years. A term of office shall begin on April 1st and end on March 31st.
Note: Additions are in bold; deletions are in brackets [ ]’s.
Coline Jenkins, chairman of the Appointments Committee, made a motion, on behalf of the committee, to refer this item back to the Appointments Committee.
The vote was now on the motion to refer.
Motion Carried
There being no further business, the Moderator adjourned the meeting, upon unanimous consent, at 9:55 P.M.
ATTEST:
CARMELLA C. BUDKINS
TOWN CLERK
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