Pursuant to the foregoing notice a regular Representative Town Meeting of the Town of Greenwich was held on Tuesday January 18, 2005 at 8:00 P.M. (E.S.T.).
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator Thomas J. Byrne
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
The Moderator announced that as all members had received a copy of the call for the meeting, the reading of the call would be omitted.
Two new members in District 1, Mary Ambrogio and Najm Shams, were sworn in prior to the meeting.
Attendance cards were presented showing 168 present, 55 absent and 7 vacancies.
The Moderator announced that as all members had received a copy of the minutes of the December 13, 2004 meeting, the reading of the minutes would be omitted. The Moderator noted that the minutes should reflect that Item No. 13 on the call was withdrawn and that Item No. 14 was a substitute resolution . Item 8 on the December call was also withdrawn.
William Clark of District 7 noted a spelling error on page 5, third paragraph, second line, third word from end should be “comma”. The comma was inserted after the term “District Chairpersons” in line 6 of Item 17.
The Moderator also noted that the items approved on the consent calendar at the December meeting should have the text of the resolutions included in the minutes.
The items approved on the consent calendar at the December 2004 meeting were as follows:
2. RESOLVED, that the Town of Greenwich accept a grant from the Area Nine Cable Council in the amount of $4,525 and that such grant be added to Account 134-53070, Information Technology Data/Word processing supplies, upon allotment by the Board of Estimate and Taxation.
7. RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Historic District Commission for a term expiring 3/31/09.
JOAN L. FAUST
9. RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Historic District Commission for a term expiring 3/31/06.
FIFI (PHYLLIS) SHERIDAN
15. RESOLVED, that the Town of Greenwich accept a gift of kitchen improvements valued at $5,000 from the Friends of the Bible Street Preschool for the Cos Cob Community Center.
There being no other corrections or comments, the minutes were adopted as amended.
Robert May, chairman of District 12, offered the following resolution recognizing the contributions of the late Joseph Robinson .
WHEREAS, Joseph J.Robinson was a resident of District 12 living in Riverside, Ct, since 1978.
WHEREAS, Joseph J. Robinson served his country as a member of the U.S.Navy during the Korean War and later with the Central Intelligence Agency.
WHEREAS, Joseph J. Robinson served his community as a member of the Retired Men’s Association, Masons, Knights Templar and the Shriners.
WHEREAS, Joseph J. Robinson served in town government as a member from District 12 to the Republican Town Committee and on the Representative Town Meeting where he served as a delegate to the Legislative and Rules Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this meeting recognize the contributions that Joseph J.Robinson has made to his country and the Town of Greenwich and observe a moment of silence in his honor; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and that a suitable copy be given to his family.
The resolution was passed unanimously with the members standing for a moment of silence.
The Moderator announced that Item No. 1 on the call was now before the meeting.
Dr. Susan Wallerstein of the Greenwich Public Schools offered the following resolution, which was duly moved and seconded.
RESOLVED, that the Representative Town Meeting, having previously approved the establishment of the Hamilton Avenue School Building Committee, authorizes Greenwich Public Schools, in accordance with C.G.S. Section 10-283, to solicit schematic drawings and outline specifications, and to file a grant application for reimbursement of eligible costs for the Hamilton Avenue School construction project consistent with approved educational specifications.
The vote was now on Item No. 1.
In Favor - 140
Against - 3
Abstentions - 4
Item Carried
The Moderator announced that Item No. 2 on the call was now before the meeting.
Alfred Cava, Director of Labor Relations, offered the following resolution,which was duly moved and seconded, regarding Item No. 2.
RESOLVED, that the sum of $6,600 for the fiscal year 2004-05 is hereby appropriated to carry out the terms of the negotiated four year collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Greenwich and AFSCME Council 4 Local 1303-222, AFL-CIO.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Representative Town Meeting of the Town of Greenwich hereby approves such provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, if any, which may be in conflict with any charter provisions, special act, ordinance, rule, or regulation of the Town of Greenwich with the meaning of Connecticut General Statutes, Section 7-474.
The vote was now on Item No. 2
In Favor - 158
Against - 0
Abstentions - 0
Item Carried
The Moderator announced that Item No. 3 on the call was now before the meeting.
Christine Clark, Director of Nathaniel Witherell, offered the following resolution, regarding a replacement chiller at Nathaniel Witherell, which was duly moved and seconded, regarding Item No. 3.
RESOLVED, that the sum of $107,500 be and the same is hereby appropriated to be added to the account number identified below:
Z450-59200 Capital Project $107,500
The vote was now on Item No. 3.
In Favor - 147
Against - 17
Abstentions - 2
Item Carried
The Moderator announced that Item No. 4 on the call was now before the meeting.
Frank Mazza, chairman of the Hamilton Avenue School Building Committee, offered the following resolution, which was duly moved and seconded, regarding Item No. 4.
RESOLVED, that the sum of $2,550,000 be and is hereby appropriated to be added to the following account Z6800292 59560 25110 for Hamilton Avenue construction engineering and design. Said appropriation to come from the Reserve for Capital Non-Recurring Fund.
Carl G. Carlson of District 1 made a motion, which was seconded, to postpone
Item No. 4 until the March 2005 meeting.
The vote was now on the motion to postpone.
Motion Lost
The vote was now Item No. 4.
In Favor - 150
Against - 12
Abstentions - 3
Item Carried
The Moderator announced that Item No. 5 on the call was now before the meeting.
Selectman Peter Crumbine offered the following resolution, which was duly moved and seconded, regarding Item No. 5.
RESOLVED, that the sum of $35,000 be and the same is hereby appropriated from Contingency to account A105 52130 Board of Selectmen, for Transportation of Greeenwich (TAG).
The vote was now on Item No. 5.
In Favor - 162
Against - 2
Abstentions - 0
Item Carried
There being no further business, the Moderator adjourned the meeting, upon unanimous consent, at 9:35 P.M.
ATTEST:
CARMELLA C. BUDKINS
TOWN CLERK
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