REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING
TOWN OF GREENWICH
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS FOR
JUNE 2006 MEETING
ITEM NO: 1- postponed from April 2006 meeting
DEPARTMENT: Board of Selectmen
CONTACT: James A. Lash, First Selectman, (203) 622-7710
Valerie E. Maze, Assistant Town Attorney (203) 622-7877
REFERRED TO: Finance, Legislative & Rules & Town Services Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0
RESOLVED, that Section 217 of the Town of Greenwich Charter is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 217. First Selectman; powers and duties.
(a) All administrative functions relative to police, fire, highways, sewers and other public works, building inspection, parks, recreation, law, fleet management, information technology, and purchasing for such purposes, shall be divided, under the supervision and control of the First Selectman, among administrative departments which shall include the Department of Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Law and Fleet Maintenance. The First Selectman shall have the supervision and control, and shall be responsible for the administration, of all the affairs of the Town in respect to such departments, and may fix and determine the internal organization of such departments, the number and kinds of offices and positions, the methods of procedure and, subject to appropriation as otherwise
provided by law, the rates of compensation.
(b) First Selectman and board of selectmen. The First Selectman shall be the chief executive officer of the town and the town agent and shall devote his full time to the duties of his office. The two selectmen other than the First Selectman who are elected as provided in this act shall, together with the First Selectman, constitute the board of selectmen. The First Selectman shall chair the board of selectmen. The First Selectman shall hold at least one meeting each month with the other selectmen for the purpose of keeping them generally informed of the business of the town. Upon five days' written notice to the First Selectman, either of the two selectmen may place an item on the agenda of a meeting, which item shall be germane to the duties and responsibilities of the board of selectmen. Minutes of
such meetings shall be taken and made available for public inspection. The First Selectman shall designate one of the other selectmen to act in his place and stead during his absence. Such Selectman when so acting shall have all of the powers and duties of the First Selectman.
(c) Compensation of First Selectman and selectmen. The First Selectman shall be paid a salary appropriate for the chief executive officer and town agent, and the other two selectmen shall be paid salaries commensurate with their duties and responsibilities, but the salary of each of the two selectmen shall be no less than ten percent of the salary of the First Selectman, subject to the approval of appropriations by the Representative Town Meeting pursuant to Section 23 of the Charter. Provision for such salaries shall be included in the budget report submitted annually by the First Selectman to the board of estimate and taxation.
(S.A. 444 ¡ì 23, 1939; as amended by S.A. 71 ¡ì 1, 1955; RTM, 4/27/1970; RTM, 3/13/1972.)(Char. Rev. 11/4/1975, eff. 1/1/1978.)(RTM, 1/21/1985.)(Board of Selectmen 9/17/1997.)
(additions bold; deletions within [brackets])
The foregoing proposal for home rule action requires an affirmative vote of a majority of the entire membership of the Representative Town Meeting.
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS This revision to Sec. 217 of the Charter specifically identifies information technology as one of the administrative functions falling within the supervision and control of the First Selectman.
ITEM NO. 2 postponed from April 2006 meeting
DEPARTMENT: James Lash 622-7710
CONTACT: Ed Gomeau 622-7683;
Valerie E Maze, Asst. Town Attorney 622-7877
REFERRED TO: Finance, Legislative & Rules, Town Services
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0; Board of Estimate & Taxation 12-0-0
RESOLVED, that (i) Article 15 of the Charter of the Town of Greenwich be amended to include the new section concerning the Department of Human Resources and Director of Human Resources set forth below; and (ii) Section 217 of the Charter be amended as set forth below; and (iii) Section 223 be amended as set forth below.
Sec. 217B. Department of Human Resources; Director of Human Resources
(a) There shall be a Department of Human Resources under the direction of a Director of Human Resources who shall be experienced in managing human resources functions necessary for the effective administration of employment functions and administration of the Town benefits program.
(i) Subject to Sec. 223, the Director of Human Resources shall develop and implement personnel policies, procedures, rules and regulations for Town employees.
(ii) Except for managerial, confidential, certified and instructional staff of the Board of Education, the Director of Human Resources shall administer all employment functions within the Town as an aide to the Town’s appointing authorities. The Director of Human Resources and the Board of Education shall determine which Board of Education positions are managerial. The employment functions of the Director of Human Resources shall exclude the negotiation and administration of collective bargaining agreements and shall include, without limitation, the following functions:
a. Recruitment;
b. Employment eligibility determinations, testing and assessment;
c. Administration of classification processes;
d. Administration of the hiring process and procedures;
e. Implementation of terms and conditions of employment as may be established from time to time through the collective bargaining process;
f. Administration of employee performance review plans and recommendation of modifications to employee performance review plans or procedures;
g. Administration of employee discipline and separation in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and Town personnel policies.
h. Development of personnel training, employee development and retention processes;
i. Maintenance of personnel records and documents;
j. Compliance review as to all applicable laws in the area of personnel.
(iii) The Board of Education shall be responsible for administration of all employment functions for managerial, confidential, certified and instructional staff of the Board of Education.
(iv) Except for the Town’s Retirement System, the Director of Human Resources shall administer the Town’s benefits program and related budgets for all active and retired Town employees.
(b) The Director of Human Resources shall be appointed and may be removed by the Board of Selectmen upon recommendation of the First Selectman as provided in Sec. 218.
(c) Nothing contained in this section shall affect the powers of the Board of Estimate and Taxation under this Charter to administer the financial affairs and budget of the Town of Greenwich.
(d) For the purposes of this section, “appointing authorities” shall include the First Selectman, the Board of Estimate and Taxation, the Board of Health, the Board of Social Services, the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board of Education, the Retirement Board, the Conservation Commission, the Board of Nathaniel Witherell, the Boards of the Greenwich Library and the Perrot Memorial Libraries, the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency, the Commission on Aging, and heads of Town departments.
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Sec. 217. First Selectman; powers and duties.
(a) All administrative functions relative to police, fire, highways, sewers and other public works, building inspection, parks, recreation, law, human resources, fleet management and purchasing for such purposes, shall be divided, under the supervision and control of the First Selectman, among administrative departments, which shall include the Department of Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Law, Human Resources and Fleet Maintenance. The First Selectman shall have the supervision and control, and shall be responsible for the administration, of all the affairs of the Town in respect to such departments, and may fix and determine the internal organization of such departments, the number and kinds of offices and positions, the methods of
procedure and, subject to appropriation as otherwise provided by law, the rates of compensation.
(b) First Selectman and board of selectmen. The First Selectman shall be the chief executive officer of the town and the town agent and shall devote his full time to the duties of his office. The two selectmen other than the First Selectman who are elected as provided in this act shall, together with the First Selectman, constitute the board of selectmen. The First Selectman shall chair the board of selectmen. The First Selectman shall hold at least one meeting each month with the other selectmen for the purpose of keeping them generally informed of the business of the town. Upon five days' written notice to the First Selectman, either of the two selectmen may place an item on the agenda of a meeting, which item shall be germane to the duties and responsibilities of the board of
selectmen. Minutes of such meetings shall be taken and made available for public inspection. The First Selectman shall designate one of the other selectmen to act in his place and stead during his absence. Such Selectman when so acting shall have all of the powers and duties of the First Selectman.
(c) Compensation of First Selectman and selectmen. The First Selectman shall be paid a salary appropriate for the chief executive officer and town agent, and the other two selectmen shall be paid salaries commensurate with their duties and responsibilities, but the salary of each of the two selectmen shall be no less than ten percent of the salary of the First Selectman, subject to the approval of appropriations by the Representative Town Meeting pursuant to Section 23 of the Charter. Provision for such salaries shall be included in the budget report submitted annually by the First Selectman to the board of estimate and taxation.
(S.A. 444 § 23, 1939; as amended by S.A. 71 § 1, 1955; RTM, 4/27/1970; RTM, 3/13/1972.) (Char. Rev. 11/4/1975, eff. 1/1/1978.) (RTM, 1/21/1985.) (Board of Selectmen 9/17/1997.)
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Sec. 223. Administrative regulations.
(a) The First Selectman, the Board of Estimate and Taxation, the Board of Health, [and] the Board of Social Services, and the Board of Education may prescribe such general rules and regulations as they may, respectively, deem necessary or expedient for the conduct of the departments and staff under their respective direction and control, not inconsistent with this Article or Town personnel policies, and except as otherwise provided by law.
(b) The head of each department may likewise prescribe such rules and regulations as he may deem necessary or expedient for the proper conduct of the department and for making effective the provisions of law not inconsistent with Town personnel policies or the general rules and regulations prescribed by such boards.
(S.A. 444 § 13, 1939.)(Char. Rev. 11/4/1975, eff. 1/1/1978.)
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The foregoing proposal for home rule action requires an affirmative vote of seven members of the Board of Estimate and Taxation, followed by approval at a referendum requiring, if at a regular election, a vote of a majority of the electors voting therein.
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS:
The proposed new Charter section contains express authority for the Town’s Director of Human Resources and Department of Human Resources. The section is intended to reflect functions currently performed by the Town’s Director of Human Resources and Department of Human Resources, i.e., administration of specified employment functions as an aide to the Town’s appointing authorities and administration of the Town benefits program (except for the Retirement System). Under the section, the Director of Human Resources develops and implements personnel policies and procedures as appropriate for Town-wide matters and necessary for compliance with state and federal law. Consistent with current practice, the provision indicates that employment functions as to certain staff of the Board of Education are
specifically excluded from the purview of the Town’s Director of Human Resources and are specifically reserved to the Greenwich Board of Education.
The revision to Sec. 217 of the Charter specifically identifies human resources as one of the administrative functions falling within the supervision and control of the First Selectman.
The new Charter section is set forth below together with the related amendments to existing Charter Sec. 217 and Sec. 223. In addition, existing Sec. 218 is included for reference. No amendments to Sec. 218 are proposed.
DEPARTMENT: Board of Selectmen
Eugene F. McLaughlin Jr. Assistant Town Attorney 622-7874
REFERRED TO: Finance,Legislative & Rules,Town Services, Transportation
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0
RESOLVED, that Sections 122, 123, 124, 128, 129, 142, 143, 144, 145, 150, 217 and 238 of the Town of Greenwich Charter be amended to read as follows effective July 1, 2007.
Sec. 122. Department of Parking Services; Director.
(a) There shall be a Department of Parking Services under the supervision and control of the First Selectman. The Department of Parking Services shall have charge of administrative and managerial services relating to the parking areas and facilities of the Town including supervision of planning, development, operation, regulation, collection of revenue and use of public parking areas owned, leased with or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Town and, as provided in this section, with supervision of the construction and furnishing of same with necessary equipment, signs, buildings, appurtenances and other structures and the maintenance thereof. In such manner as the First Selectman may prescribe, the Department of Parking
Services shall assist the Board of Selectmen, Board of Estimate and Taxation, Condemnation Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission and Representative Town Meeting in carrying out their responsibilities under this Article.
(b) The head of the Department of Parking Services shall be the Director of Parking Services who shall be experienced in matters of public parking administration and management. The Director shall perform the duties set forth in this Article and shall supervise public parking projects. The Director shall select and employ architects and professional engineers for projects requiring structural analysis, design, development and construction management, except that no architect or engineer shall be selected or employed without the prior approval of the Commissioner of Public Works and the Selectmen. No documents shall be issued for bidding for the construction of parking structures unless and until the final project plans and
specifications have been sealed and approved by a professional engineer and approved by the Commissioner of Public Works and the Selectmen. The Director shall obtain written statements from the architect and engineer of record and general contractor involved in any project affirming that the completed construction is in compliance with the approved plans and design specifications. The Director shall superintend the issuance of all permits, licenses, assignments and scheduling of maintenance of public parking areas and facilities.
(c) The Director may make joint applications with the Commissioner of Public Works for appropriations for parking related activities including construction, maintenance and design professional work in order that they may be carried out by the Department of Public Works and shall obtain the approval of the Commissioner of Public Works for any on street parking activity that affects a Town highway. Such appropriations and appropriations for the parking administrative and managerial services shall be charged to the Department of Parking Services and may be made first from the parking fund and then, as necessary, from the general fund and shall be submitted and approved separately from appropriations for the acquisition and improvement of
parking areas as otherwise provided by this Article. Determination of joint, administrative and managerial appropriation requests related to parking services shall be made by the First Selectman.
Sec. 12[2]3. Acquisition of land for public parking.
The Town is authorized to acquire real property, which shall include improvements, easements, hereditaments and every estate and interest therein, by purchase, lease, gift or condemnation, and to improve the same, for the purpose of providing for the public parking of vehicles, after funds to cover the estimated cost of acquisition and improvement have been appropriated and allotted as hereinafter provided and as provided by law in the Town.
(S.A. 177 ¡ì 1, 1957.)
Sec. 124. Appropriations for parking areas; initiation of projects.
[Sec. 123. Appropriations for parking areas.]
(a) The Town may make appropriations for, and provide out of the general fund and through borrowing, funds to pay the cost of the acquisition and improvement of parking areas, whether or not any part of such cost is to be reimbursed to the Town as hereinafter provided, and may allot such funds in the manner hereinafter provided.
(S.A. 177 ¡ì 2, 1957.)
[Sec. 124. Initiation of projects.]
(b) If in the judgment of the Board of Selectmen it is necessary to acquire or improve any area for the public parking of vehicles, it shall submit to the Board of Estimate and Taxation plans showing the area to be acquired or improved, together with a request for an allotment from funds appropriated for this purpose to meet the estimated cost of acquisition or improvement and, if necessary, an application for the appropriation of such funds as may be required for any such allotment.
(S.A. 177 ¡ì 3, 1957.)
Sec. 128. Acquisition of real property; procedure.
(a) After funds have been appropriated and allotted for the acquisition of any area for public parking, the Director of Parking Services [Commissioner of Public Works] may acquire such area by negotiation and, upon authorization of the Representative Town Meeting, may apply to the Condemnation Commission appointed under the provisions of Section 157 hereof, hereinafter called "the Commission," for the condemnation of such real property required for such purpose and for an assessment of damages. The Commission shall not take by eminent domain, for the purposes of this Article, any property of a corporation which has the right of eminent domain. This Article shall not affect the powers of eminent domain of such corporation.
(b) The Commission shall notify all persons claiming interest in such real property of a hearing on such proposed taking, notice of which shall be given to such persons at least ten (10) days before such hearing by leaving copies of such notice with them or at their places of abode in the Town, if they reside therein, or, if they do not reside in the Town, by registered or certified mail addressed to their last-known addresses, and by publication in a newspaper published or having circulation in the Town at least ten (10) days before such hearing. After such hearing the Commission shall determine whether or not such taking is necessary and, upon finding that it is necessary, shall determine and assess damages resulting from such taking and shall file in the office of the Town Clerk a certificate as to
its determination of such necessity of taking and shall therein designate by number each lot or parcel taken, the owner thereof, if known, and the damages assessed in each instance.
(c) The Commission, within five (5) days after the filing of the certificate, shall give written notice of such determination of necessity and assessment and the amount thereof in each case to each person claiming interest in each lot or parcel taken, addressed to him at his last-known post-office address, and by publishing in a newspaper published or having circulation in the Town, within five (5) days after such filing, a notice of the filing in the office of the Town Clerk of the certificate of necessity and assessment of damages. Upon the filing of such certificate, title to the real property to be acquired shall vest in the Town.
(d) The assessment of damages shall be deemed final and conclusive upon such filing, without other notice to any person, subject to the right of appeal as provided in Section 149 hereof. The Town shall pay the amounts thus assessed to the persons claiming interest in each lot or parcel upon acceptance thereof. After the Town obtains title to real property acquired for public parking, the Director of Parking Services [Commissioner of Public Works] shall cause [improve] the same to be improved for public parking of vehicles after the allotment of funds therefor as herein provided.
(S.A. 177 ¡ì 7, 1957.)
Sec. 129. Certification of cost of acquisition or improvements.
(a) The Director of Parking Services [Commissioner of Public Works] shall advise the Comptroller when such public parking areas have been acquired or improved. The Comptroller shall thereupon compute and ascertain the total cost of acquisition or improvement thereof. In such total cost shall be included all expenses in connection with the acquisition of land, buildings, easements and other property, or in the improvement thereof, all sums paid by the Town to surveyors, engineers, architects, inspectors, attorneys and other persons in connection therewith, the cost of any work done by the Town, all expenses in connection with any assessment of benefits, and the interest on notes or bonds issued by the Town, or on funds advanced by the Town at a rate not to exceed six percent (6%) per annum, to pay
the expense of such acquisition or improvement computed to the time at which the first installment of any assessment or tax becomes due, but not in excess of four (4) years interest.
(b) The Comptroller shall certify such total cost. The part of such cost which has been determined shall be assessed or taxed against the property within a parking district in accordance with the provisions of this Article. Where such cost is to be assessed, such certification shall be to the Condemnation Commission, and where such cost is to be taxed, such certification shall be to the Board of Estimate and Taxation.
(S.A. 177 ¡ì 8, 1957.)
Sec. 142. Parking Fund; use.
(a) A separate fund shall be established and maintained by the Town to account for:
(1) All amounts appropriated by the Town for the Department of Parking Services operation and maintenance of public parking areas and all amounts allotted by the Town for the acquisition and improvement of public parking areas;
(2) All amounts collected as parking assessments, including interest;
(3) All taxes levied under the provisions of this Article, including interest;
(4) All parking revenues;
(5) The proceeds of all notes and bonds issued under this Article; and
(6) All interest received on moneys in this Fund.
(b) The amounts received shall be used:
(1) For the acquisition or improvement of public parking areas;
(2) To reimburse the Town for any amounts advanced from the general fund for such purposes to the extent of funds not contributed by the Town for such purposes;
(3) To pay the Department of Parking Services expenses of operation and maintenance of the parking areas; and
(4) To pay the principal of and interest on any notes and bonds issued pursuant to the provisions of this Article.
(c) An allotment for any such acquisition or improvement shall continue in force until the cost thereof has been certified by the Comptroller. At that time the unencumbered balance of any such allotment shall be returned to the unappropriated surplus of the Parking Fund.
(S.A. 177 ¡ì21, 1957; as amended by RTM. 9/9/57.)
Sec. 143. Regulations and enforcement. [Maintenance and operation of parking facilities.]
[The Commissioner of Public Works is authorized to maintain public off-street automobile parking facilities acquired and improved under this Article] Reasonable regulations for the orderly use of the public parking areas [such facilities], including the payment of reasonable fees for [the] use and fines for violation thereof, may be prescribed by the Selectmen. [and shall be enforced by the Police Department.] Personnel of the Department of Parking Services, designated by the Director as Parking Control Officers and sworn to perform such duties before the Board of Selectmen, shall have authority to issue notices of violation of parking regulations of the Town as shall the Police Department and such other authorized officials as may be designated by the Selectmen. (S.A. 177 ¡ì22,
1957.)(as amended by RTM 9/13/76.)
Sec. 144. Entry upon property.
The Selectmen, Director of Parking Services, the Commissioner of Public Works, members of the Condemnation Commission and their respective agents, engineers and surveyors and such other persons as may be necessary to enable them to perform their duties under this Article are authorized to enter upon any property in accordance with the provisions of General Statutes Section 48-13 for the purpose of making surveys, examinations or investigations and preparing maps, and for such other purposes as may be necessary in the performance of their duties under this Article pursuant to CGS Chapter 835 Sec. 489-13.
(S.A. 177 ¡ì 23, 1957.)
Sec. 145. Parking revenue collection equipment [meters]; revenues.
(a) For purposes of traffic control and to provide adequate parking both on and off street, the Department of Parking Services upon approval of the Board of Selectmen shall have authority to acquire parking revenue collection equipment [meters] by purchase or lease, upon such terms as the Board shall approve as [seem] best, and to install, maintain, repair and operate such parking revenue collection equipment [meters] on such public highways within the Town and parking lots and other areas owned by the Town which the Board shall approve as [seem] necessary, and to establish such rates in the operation of any such equipment [meters] in furtherance of the purposes above set forth which the Board shall approve as [seem] proper.
(b) Parking [meter] revenues from such equipment shall first be used to pay the cost of acquiring, operating, maintaining and repairing the parking [meters] revenue collection equipment and any surplus shall be used as parking revenue pursuant to this Article. [to pay other expenses in aid of traffic control, including the acquisition and operation of other parking and traffic control devices and the acquisition, improvement and maintenance of parking lots or other off-street parking areas.]
(S.A. 177 ¡ì 24, 1957.)
Sec. 150. Department of Public Works; Commissioner's powers and duties; Deputy.
(a) There shall be a Department of Public Works under the direction and control of the First Selectman. The head of the Department shall be the Commissioner of Public Works, who shall have charge of all matters involved in the construction, development and maintenance of the physical properties of the Town, except the design and maintenance of school property and property under the control of the Department of Parks and Recreation and Department of Parking Services. He shall be the Town Engineer and shall be a civil engineer and experienced in the management of engineering and construction projects, including such projects as are involved in municipal engineering.
(b) The functions of the Department of Public Works shall be distributed under the Commissioner of Public Works among divisions and offices which shall include the divisions of highways, sewers building construction and maintenance, and recycling and waste collection and disposal. Subject to the direction of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Commissioner of Public Works shall have charge of the physical planning and development of the Town as a whole. The Commissioner of Public Works shall, subject to the provisions of this Article, have all the powers and duties formerly conferred and imposed by law upon the Superintendent of Highways, and all the powers and duties formerly conferred and imposed by law upon the Sewer Commissioners, except such powers and duties as relate to the collection of taxes
and assessments.
(c) The Commissioner of Public Works shall be the Town's chief technical adviser in all matters involved in the physical development of the Town and the design and construction of its physical plan. All construction of public buildings and other public improvements of the Town, including repairs and reconstruction, shall be done according to plans prepared or approved by the Commissioner of Public Works, and be subject to his supervision and acceptance, provided the Board of Education [and], the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Parking Services have supervision and control over the design of buildings under their jurisdiction.
(d) There shall be a Deputy Commissioner of Public Works who shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Public Works with the prior approval of the Selectmen. Said Deputy Commissioner shall have the same qualifications as the Commissioner of Public Works. In the absence or disability of the Commissioner of Public Works or if the office becomes vacant for any reason, the Deputy Commissioner of Public Works shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Commissioner of Public Works for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days or for such longer period as the Selectmen may determine. The salary of the Deputy Commissioner shall be fixed by the Town on the recommendation of the Board of Estimate and Taxation in the same manner as other appropriations are determined.
(S.A. 444, ¡ì 27, 1939; as amended by RTM 4/27/1970; RTM 4/10/1972; as amended by RTM 4/12/1976; RTM 12/10/1990; RTM 1/17/1995.)
Sec. 217. First Selectman; powers and duties.
(a) All administrative functions relative to police, fire, highways, sewers and other public works, building inspection, parks, recreation, law, parking services, fleet management and purchasing for such purposes, shall be divided, under the supervision and control of the First Selectman, among administrative departments which shall include the Department of Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Law, Parking Services and Fleet Management. The First Selectman shall have the supervision and control, and shall be responsible for the administration, of all the affairs of the Town in respect to such departments, and may fix and determine the internal organization of such departments, the number and kinds of offices and positions, the methods of procedure and, subject to
appropriation as otherwise provided by law, the rates of compensation.
(b) First Selectman and board of selectmen. The First Selectman shall be the chief executive officer of the town and the town agent and shall devote his full time to the duties of his office. The two selectmen other than the First Selectman who are elected as provided in this act shall, together with the First Selectman, constitute the board of selectmen. The First Selectman shall chair the board of selectmen. The First Selectman shall hold at least one meeting each month with the other selectmen for the purpose of keeping them generally informed of the business of the town. Upon five days' written notice to the First Selectman, either of the two selectmen may place an item on the agenda of a meeting, which item shall be germane to the duties and responsibilities of the board of selectmen. Minutes of
such meetings shall be taken and made available for public inspection. The First Selectman shall designate one of the other selectmen to act in his place and stead during his absence. Such Selectman when so acting shall have all of the powers and duties of the First Selectman.
(c) Compensation of First Selectman and selectmen. The First Selectman shall be paid a salary appropriate for the chief executive officer and town agent, and the other two selectmen shall be paid salaries commensurate with their duties and responsibilities, but the salary of each of the two selectmen shall be not less than ten percent of the salary of the First Selectman, subject to the approval of appropriations by the Representative Town Meeting pursuant to Section 23 of the Charter. Provision for such salaries shall be included in the budget report submitted annually by the First Selectman to the board of estimate and taxation.
(S.A. 444 ¡ì 23, 1939; as amended by S.A. 71 ¡ì 1, 1955; RTM, 4/27/1970; RTM, 3/13/1972.)(Char. Rev. 11/4/1975, eff. 1/1/1978.)(RTM, 1/21/1985.)(Board of Selectmen 9/17/1997.)
Sec. 238. Traffic Authority; penalties.
The Board of Selectmen, acting as the Police Commission, shall have authority by ordinance to provide that any person, firm or corporation violating any ordinance or by-law, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, relating to traffic or parking in the Town, shall be fined such amount as may be specified therein, not exceeding One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). In any case involving a vehicle parked in violation of any such prohibition or restriction of parking, a police officer or such other official sworn to perform such duties by the Board of Selectmen shall serve upon the operator of the vehicle, by delivering to him personally, or by attaching to such vehicle, a notice of parking violation directing such operator to pay the fine authorized by ordinance, by-law, rule or
regulation [appear at police headquarters] within such time as may be specified in such notice. [ordinance and there exhibit the notice and his operator's license.] When any person receives such notice, he may comply therewith and pay to the Town, at the Department of Parking Services [police headquarters,] such sum [not exceeding Five Dollars ($5.00)] as may be specified in such [ordinance and] notice, and that no summons or warrant for arrest shall be issued for any such violation prior to the expiration of such period, nor thereafter, if such operator has complied with such notice and paid the sum within the period.
(S.A. 406 ¡ì 3, 1953.)
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The foregoing proposal for home rule action requires an affirmative vote of a majority of the entire membership of the Representative Town Meeting.
DEPARTMENT: RTM Land Use Committee
CONTACT: Chris Antonik 53-9799; Suzanne Geiss Robbins 661-9309
REFERRED TO: Land Use, Parks & Recreation Committees
VOTES: N/A
RESOLVED, that it is the sense of the Representative Town Meeting that tractor trailer car carriers and other commercial vehicles not serving Town purposes at Grass Island be prohibited from entering or using Grass Island for the offloading or storage of cargo, equipment or other property for any purpose not contemplated in the Grass Island Master Plan as adopted by the Representative Town Meeting on June 10,1991.
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
At its meeting held April 10, 2006, the Representative Town Meeting considered the Petition attached hereto, the following resolution requested by twenty registered voters and the following explanatory comments:
“We the undersigned registered voters of the Town of Greenwich, hereby request Representative Town Meeting to make a sense of the meeting resolution to forbid
tractor trailer car carriers or any car carriers from off loading or even entering the
Grass Island Town Park starting at Shore Road and off loading motor vehicles. Also
the storing of construction equipment, prefab homes, motor homes, carnival equipment,
etc. The Town of Greenwich is exempt on all any any equipment related only to
Town use.”
“EXPLANATORY COMMENTS FOR SEN(S)E OF THE MEETING RESOLUTION ON GRASS ISLAND AND OTHER PUBLIC PARKS
“Over the past 2 years it has been observed many car carrier tract(o)r trailors off loading vehicles at Grass Island. Also carnival equipment, mot(o)r homes, (various) construction equipment “not related to park or DPW services”, prefab houses, commercial dock deliver(ies) and even four large cement trucks being loaded on a commercial LCM. The LCM destroyed the marginal launching ramp.
“The time has come from our Parks and Rec. Dept. to forbid these happening due to the safety effect and wear and tear on our newly paved park and also insurance requirements. Last but foremost the Grass Island deed forbids any commercial use in this park.
“After meeting with Mr. Gomeau, Capt. Ridberg, Selectman Crumbine, Chief Walters and Mr. Siciliano, no positive response has been achieved. Thank you. (Signed) Christian Antonik, Petitioner, March 16, 2006.”
At the April 10, 2006 RTM meeting, the Chairman of the Land Use Committee made a motion, on behalf of the committee, to amend the resolution. After discussion, the RTM voted to refer the resolution to the Land Use Committee.
The resolution now proposed by the Land Use Committee was approved by a unanimous vote of that Committee at its meeting held May 1, 2006, at which representatives of the Town and the petitioners were present and participated in the discussion.
As now proposed, the resolution would key permitted uses of Grass Island Park to the Grass Island Master Plan adopted by the RTM on June 10, 1991. In particular, Paragraph 9 on Page 9 of the Plan prohibits “any uses on the Island, except passive recreation uses, water-dependent uses, the Town Sewage Treatment Plant, the Managed Conservation Area, and winter use for snow dumping.”
This is consistent with (a) the 1916 deed pursuant to which the Town acquired Grass Island in which the Town agreed that it would never use the island for “any business purpose whatsoever,” except for the sewer plant, “and for no other purpose, except for public park purposes” and “that said premises (would) never be so used as to be or become a nuisance to the residential property about said Harbor,” and (b) the Town’s designation of Grass Island as “permanent deed restricted open space” for “preservation/conservation” as set forth in the “Town of Greenwich Plan of Conservation & Development 1998”, specifically the Maps before pages 9, 15 and 21, and the Map designating “inland wetlands” before page 29.
Attachments
Separate packet
*Petition of Registered Voters dated December 20, 2005, filed by Chris Antonik, Petitioner,
on March 16, 2006 and considered by the RTM at its meeting April 10, 2006.
*Copy of that portion of the Grass Island Master Plan adopted by the RTM on June 10, 1991.
*Copy of the resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission adopting the Grass Island
Master Plan on November 20, 1990, being the same portion later adopted by the RTM in 1991.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Edward Gomeau 622-7710
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Land Use Committee Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Inland Wetlands and Water Courses Agency for a term expiring 3/31/08.
GARRETT L. DIETZ
Explanatory Comments
Garrett L. Dietz. 35 North Stanwich Road, Greenwich. New nomination as a regular member of the Inland Wetlands and Water Courses Agency for a term expiring 3/31/08.
M.S. – Civil Engineering, M.I.T., MBA – University of Chicago, B.S., United States Military Academy.
Retired from Management Consulting Firm. Currently a registered professional engineer. Previously an officer in US Army Corps of Engineers
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Edward Gomeau 622-7710
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Health & Human Services Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Commission on Aging for a term expiring 3/31/09.
RUTH SUH
Explanatory Comments
Ruth Suh. 59 Stanwich Road, Greenwich. New nomination as a regular member of the Commission on Aging for a term expiring 3/31/09.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Food and Nutrition, Lawrence University. Registered Dietitian, State of Connecticut Dietitian/Nutritionist Certificate, Food and Sanitation Certification, Medicare, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Certification.
Volunteer, Greenwich Hospital, Religious Services at Nathaniel Witherell, Board Member, Meals on Wheels, Greenwich Nutrition Council. Secretary, Southern Conn. Dietetic Association. Member, Connecticut and American Dietetic Association.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Edward Gomeau 622-7710
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Land Use Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring 3/31/10.
DAVID A. WEISBROD
Explanatory Comments
David A. Weisbrod. 97 Husted Lane, Greenwich. Renomination as a regular member of the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring 3/31/10.
BA in History from Cornell University, MBA in Finance from NYU.
Presently – Management Executive – J.P. Morgan Chase. Chairman of the New York Federal Reserve Bank Risk Committee, Member – Leadership Council of the Greenwich YWCA and current member of this Board.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Ed Gomeau 622-7710
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Land Use Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring 3/31/10.
ROBERT COULSON
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
Robert Coulson. Renomination as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring 3/31/10.
AB – Yale University, LLB – Harvard Law School. Honorary Doctor of Science in Business Administration – Bryant College, Honorary Doctor of Law – Hofstra University. Retired. Former President and Executive Vice President of American Arbitration Association. Author.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Ed Gomeau 622-7710
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Health & Humans Services Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Board of Health for a term expiring 3/31/10.
NAOMI TAMERIN
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
Naomi Tamerin. 73 Weaver Street, Greenwich. Renomination as a regular member of the Board of Health for a term expiring 3/31/10.
M.D. Degree – NYU School of Medicine, AB Degree – Skidmore College, Psychoanalytic training program – Beth Israel Hospital. Member of this Board since 1998 Member – New York Academy of Medicine Ethics Network 1977 to present, appointed to Medical Society, State of New York Committee on Bioethical Issues in Organ Treatment 2000-01, and Connecticut Coalition for End of Life Care.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Ed Gomeau 622-7710
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Land Use Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed an alternate member of the Historic District Commission for a term expiring 3/31/09.
LLOYD N. HULL
Explanatory Comments
Lloyd N. Hull. 60 Sumner Road, Greenwich. New nomination as an alternate member of the Historic District Commission for a term expiring 3/31/09.
University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) B.S. Economics, New York Law School, J.D.
Self-employed Attorney – practice in Town. Member - American, Connecticut, Greenwich and New York City Bar Associations.
RTM member since 1977, Round Hill Association – Director and Past President, Tri-State Airport Noise Mitigation Committee, Selectman’s Water Resources Committee and RTC.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Edward Gomeau 622-7710
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Land Use Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed an alternate member of the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term expiring 3/31/08.
MARGARITA ALBAN
Explanatory Comments
Margarita Alban. 4 Osceola Drive, Greenwich. New nomination as an alternate member of the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term expiring 3/31/08.
M..A. – Accounting from Simmons College, Boston, B.A. – Psychology from William Smith College, Geneva, NY. Presently, Marketing Executive with Mobil Corp.
Past activities include volunteering at Greenwich and Stamford Hospitals and EMT at Millburn-Short Hills Volunteer First Aid Squad.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Edward Gomeau 622-7710
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Health & Human Services Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Commission on Aging for a term expiring 3/31/09.
CLAIRE WHELAN
Explanatory Comments
Claire Whelan. 33 Vineyard Lane, Greenwich. New nomination as a regular member of the Commission on Aging for a term expiring 3/31/09.
BA – Brown University, currently, MBA student at UConn.
Designer/Owner of interior design business. Presently, School volunteer – treasurer, Greenwich Country Day book sale, past Volunteer and Staffing Coordinator, Greenwich Country Day. Past Literacy Volunteer, Junior League of Greenwich and London, volunteer YWCA, Boys and Girls Club, Planned Parenthood, Greenwich Soccer Club, Brown University and Phillips Exeter Academy.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Ed Gomeau 622-7710
REFERRED TO: Finance, Health & Human Services Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
To consider and act upon the following resolution requested by the First Selectman:
RESOLVED, pursuant to State Public Act No. 95-268, An Act concerning Neighborhood Assistance, the programs set out in the Explanatory Comments (attached) and complete applications filed in the Town Clerk’s office are hereby approved for the purpose of encouraging business contributions to non-profit organizations and government agencies providing important services in Greenwich.
Explanatory Comments
The Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act provides tax credits for businesses that contribute to community programs that have received both municipal and state approval. The programs include providing neighborhood assistance, job training or education, community services, crime prevention, energy conservation, or construction or rehabilitation of dwelling units for families of low and moderate income in the State.
Municipalities interested in submitting programs for inclusion in the 2006 program must hold a public hearing on their proposals, and the legislative body of each municipality must also vote to approve the programs. The programs should be detailed on the proposal forms. When the tax exempt organization and/or municipal agency receives both municipal and state approval for its proposed program(s), it is then up to that organization to secure funding for the approved program(s) from businesses, which in turn will receive a tax credit from the State of Connecticut. Basically, it is a way to give corporations and businesses an incentive to give money to non-for-profit, tax-exempt organizations and government agencies that aid the community.
Submitted for your approval for 2006 are 23 programs from organizations with a total funding of $ 1,083,783.
ATTACHMENTS
List of 2006 applicants. A complete set of applications with program information is available in the Town Clerk’s Office.
DEPARTMENT: Board of Education 0606ED01
REFERRED TO: Education Committee
VOTES: Board of Education
Board of Estimate and Taxation 12-0-0
RESOLVED, that the Town of Greenwich accept a grant for $27,500 to fund the education of displaced Hurricane Katrina students. Said amount be and is hereby appropriated to the following accounts: $19,000 to account E03861 50960 – Extraordinary Items, and $8,500 to account E0386 50960 – Extraordinary Items.
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
The Federal government has made funding available through State Departments of Education to reimburse public and non public schools and districts for costs associated with educating students displaced and relocated due to Hurricane Katrina. Non public schools are required to apply for funding through the local public school district. The Convent of the Sacred Heart has been approved for reimbursement in the amount of $19,000 for thirteen students. Greenwich Public Schools has been approved for reimbursement in the amount of $8,500 for four students, one of whom has special needs.
Attachments
Separate packet:
Letter from the State of Connecticut Department of Education
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation 0606PR01
CONTACT: Joseph A. Siciliano (203) 622-6472
Peter J. Mandras, Jr. (203) 622-6471
REFERRED TO: Parks & Recreation Committee
VOTES:
To consider and act upon the following resolution requested by the Director of Parks and Recreation and approved by the Board of Parks and Recreation:
RESOLVED, that the Town of Greenwich accept a gift in the amount of $22,500 as reimbursement for the Independence Day Fireworks Celebrations.
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
Explanation by the Director of Parks and Recreation:
We respectfully request the acceptance of a gift in the amount of $22,500 from RBS Greenwich Capital Markets to the Department of Parks and Recreation for reimbursement for the 2005 Independence Day Fireworks displays held at Greenwich High School and Binney Park. This donation has again allowed the Department of Parks and Recreation and Old Greenwich/Riverside Community Center to offer one of the most popular events of the year.
Upon acceptance of the gift, we will credit line item A812-53200, Parks and Recreation Organized Recreation, Recreation Athletic and Playground Supplies, to offset money paid to Atlas Pyrovision Productions, Inc. for their services for the Independence Day Celebrations.
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation 0606PR02
CONTACT: Joseph A. Siciliano (203) 622-6472
David J. D’Andrea (203) 531-7139
Edward B. Gomeau (203) 622-7710
REFERRED TO: Board of Selectmen April 13, 2006
VOTES: 3-0-0
REFERRED TO: Health & Human Services-Land Use-Legislative & Rules-
Parks & Recreation Committees
VOTES: 5-0-0
RESOLVED, that the Town of Greenwich authorize the First Selectman to execute a lease with the New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for a portion of the Town of Greenwich property located on the Griffith E. Harris Golf Course, 1323 King Street
under the terms and conditions described in such lease between the Town of Greenwich and New Cinguular Wireless PCS, LLS dated April 13, 2006.
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
The Town of Greenwich has been approached by New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (“Cingular”) and is in the process of leasing to Cingular a portion of the Town of Greenwich owned property known as the Griffith E. Harris Golf Course, located at 1323 King Street in the Town of Greenwich, CT. Cingular seeks to develop within its leasehold area a wireless telecommunications facility similar to the wireless telecommunications facilities currently operated on-site by the Town of Greenwich Police Department and Verizon Wireless. In particular, Cingular is proposing to mount 12 antennas to the existing 100-foot tall lattice tower at the 90-foot above grade level (“AGL”). Cingular’s wireless facility also would require a slight expansion of the existing, fenced, communications compound
in order to install a 20-foot long by 11.5-foot wide equipment shelter. This shelter would be unmanned and would house the equipment cabinets necessary to the operation of Cingular’s wireless facility. In addition, Cingular has agreed to make certain site improvements as detailed in the site plan drawing set and proposed lease agreement, including the planting of coniferous trees around the extended compound area, the resurfacing of the existing access road/cart path from Cliffdale Road utilized by golfers, golf course staff, Verizon and Cingular alike, and the resurfacing of the existing golf course maintenance parking area adjacent to the lattice tower.
On April 13, 2006, the Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to approve the proposed lease and the securing of Municipal Improvement Status for Cingular. A copy of the memorandum memorializing that decision is attached.
In addition, on April 25, 2006, the Planning & Zoning Commission approved the Applications submitted by the Town of Greenwich Department of Parks & Recreation and Cingular on behalf of the Town of Greenwich for Municipal Improvement Authorization, Final Site Plan Approval and a Special Permit. Those approvals were granted subject to 4 modifications that must be addressed prior to Building Department Sign-off. A copy of the May 9, 2006 letter/decision detailing the review and approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission is also attached.
The Town of Greenwich Department of Parks & Recreation and Cingular look forward to appearing before the Representative Town Meeting and the appropriate RTM subcommittees in June 2006. Should the RTM, its subcommittees or its Staff have any questions or comments in the interim, please feel free to contact either Joseph A. Siciliano or David D'Andrea in the Department of Parks & Recreation, or Neil J. Alexander, Esq., of Cuddy & Feder LLP, who is Cingular’s attorney in this matter and can be reached at (914) 761-1300.
ATTACHMENTS
Separate packet:
Lease Document
Board of Selectmen Approval
Planning & Zoning Commission Approval
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation 0606PR03
CONTACT: Joseph A. Siciliano (203) 622-6472
Peter J. Mandras, Jr. (203) 622-6471
REFERRED TO: Parks & Recreation Committee
Approval Pending June 5, 2006 Meeting
VOTES:
To consider and act upon the following resolution requested by the Director of Parks and Recreation and approved by the Board of Parks and Recreation:
RESOLVED, that the Town of Greenwich accept a gift from the members of GREATS, Inc. of replacement tables and chairs valued at $20,000.00 for the Greenwich Senior Center.
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
Explanation by the Director of Parks and Recreation:
On behalf of the members of the GREATS, Inc., (Greenwich Retiree Eating and Tarrying Society) we respectfully request the RTM accept a gift of replacement tables and chairs valued at $20,000.00. The members of the Greenwich Senior Center are currently using tables and chairs that were original to the opening of the center and are well over twenty-five years old. Many of the tables and chairs are in need of replacement and are cumbersome to move throughout the cafeteria area for various senior events. The new replacement tables and chairs would allow the staff more versatility in setting up the room configuration and would create a more attractive environment for the seniors.
DEPARTMENT: Special Committee on Retirement Benefits
CONTACT: Pamela Frederick 249-3103: Joan Caldwell 869-2553
REFERRED TO: Budget Overview, Finance, Labor Contract Committees
VOTES:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Moderator appoint a task force, of no more than five members of the RTM, to consult and work with the Retirement Board, the Board of Selectmen, the Board of Estimate & Taxation, and the Law Department of the Town of Greenwich in regard to determining the feasibility of, and facilitating the implementation of the recommendations of the Special Committee on Retirement Benefits contained in its report of April 2006 that are determined to be legally and administratively feasible and practicable. Such task force will be of such duration and report on the results of its activities to the Moderator and the RTM at such intervals as the Moderator in his discretion shall establish.
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
See the Special Committee report distributed in the RTM Call of May 8, 2006, which is also available online at www.greenwichct.org under the RTM Meeting Information section.
DEPARTMENT: Public Works 0606PW04
CONTACT: William McCormick, Acting Administrative (203) 622-7745
REFERRED TO: Finance, Public Works Committees
VOTES: May 15, 2006 BET, 12-0-0
RESOLVED, that the sum of $163,500 be and the same is hereby appropriated to be added to Operating Account Number A345-52220, know as “BC&M - Electric Services”.
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
This request is for an additional appropriation of $163,500 to pay for higher than anticipated utility costs for town buildings through June 30, 2006.
As you are aware, last winter saw a 22.5% increase in electric rates. When the budget for FY 05-06 was prepared in November 2004, one could not have anticipated as large a spike in electrical costs as recently went into effect. Below is a chart summarizing electric line items through March 30, and projected to June 30.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
DEPARTMENT: Public Works 0606PW02
CONTACT: William Marr, Building Official (203) 622-7755
REFERRED TO: Finance, Public Works Committees
VOTES: May 15, 2006 BET, 12-0-0
RESOLVED, that the sum of $50,000 be and the same is hereby transferred from Operating Account Number A301-51010, know as “Administration – Regular Salaries” and to be added to Operating account number A351-51010, known as “Building Inspection – Regular Salaries”.
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
This request is for the transfer of funds in the amount of $50,000.00 from DPW – Administration to DPW – Building Inspection. These funds are due to a shortfall in our salary lines. This shortfall is due to the following:
The availability of funds in DPW – Administration are due to the vacancy of the Administrative Coordinator position as well as the salary savings realized during the search for a new Commissioner of Public Works
DEPARTMENT: Public Works 0606PW03
CONTACT: Robert Kalm, Deputy Commissioner of (203) 622-7740
REFERRED TO: Finance, Public Works Committees
VOTES: May 15, 2006 BET, 12-0-0
RESOLVED, that the sum of $159,000 be and the same is hereby appropriated to be added to Operating Account Number A321-52510, know as “Waste Disposal Division – Waste Removal Services”.
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
This request is for an additional appropriation of $159,000 to pay for the town’s estimated waste removal services through June 30, 2006.
We are projecting a funding shortfall for waste removal of $159,000. Following is the Budget Variance Form, which summarizes the original budget estimate and current projections.
The main reason for this shortfall is higher than anticipated MSW tonnage, as well as higher than anticipated Organics tonnage due to the severe windstorms experienced this year.
Town of Greenwich, Connecticut |
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Department of Public Works |
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Waste Disposal Division |
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Budget Variance -- Waste Removal Services Costs |
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Code No. A321-52510, FY 05-06 |
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Tonnage |
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Price/ton |
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Approved Budget -- MSW (A) |
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54,000 |
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$73/ton |
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$4,044,000 |
Approved Budget OBW -- Organics |
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8,500 |
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33/ton |
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280,500 |
Approved Budget OBW Demolition |
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4,500 |
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93/ton |
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418,500 |
Approved Budget Total |
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67,000 |
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n/a |
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4,743,000 |
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Add: Household Hazardous Waste Days (2) |
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lump sum |
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30,000 |
Transportation of Leaves |
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lump sum |
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220,000 |
Disposal of Dead Animals |
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lump sum |
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2,000 |
Approved Budget 321-251 |
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4,995,000 |
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Less: |
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MSW Projection |
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55,000 |
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74/ton |
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4,110,000 |
OBW Organics Projection |
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9,000 |
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35/ton |
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312,000 |
OBW Demolition Projection |
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4,800 |
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87/ton |
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417,000 |
Total Projection |
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68,800 |
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n/a |
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4,839,000 |
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Est. Household Hazardous Waste Days (2) |
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lump sum |
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25,000 |
Transportation of Leaves |
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lump sum |
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287,755 |
Est. Disposal of Dead Animals |
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lump sum |
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2,000 |
Est. Expenditures 321-251 |
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5,153,755 |
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Budget Variance for FY 05-06 |
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(1,800) |
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($159,000) |
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(A) MSW cost estimate is comprised of two items: |
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MSW tip fee estimate of 54,000 tons @ $66.00/ton = $3,564,000 |
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MSW min.commitment of 60,000 tons @ $8/ton = 480,000 |
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Total $4,044,000 |
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works 0606PW01
CONTACT: Joseph Roberto, Highway Superintendent (203) 622-7763
REFERRED TO: Finance, Public Works Committees
VOTES: May 15, 2006 BET, 12-0-0
RESOLVED, that the sum of $190,000 be and the same is hereby appropriated to be added to Operating account number A312-51100, known as “Highway Division - Overtime Services”, and that the sum of $35,000 be and the same is hereby appropriated to be added to Operating Account Number A312-52300, known as “Highway Division – Hired Equipment”, and that the sum of $150,000 be and the same is hereby appropriated to Operating Account Number A312-53750, known as “Highway Division – Highway Materials”.
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
This request is for an additional appropriation of $375,000 to pay for cost associated with Highway operations. Several different issues such as Snow and Ice Control, Asphalt Paving, Teamster’s Retroactive pay, Town-wide clean up of debris due to severe wind storms, Board of Education infrastructure maintenance and estimated projection for overtime to the end of the fiscal year, have impacted Highway’s operating budget for overtime. They are as follows:
The Teamster’s Union contract was settled in September 2005 and they received their retroactive pay, in the amount of $20,000.00 on December 9, 2005. This amount was not included in the 05-06 budget. In addition, after contract settlement, overtime rates were paid at a higher rate, which was not included in 05-06 budget preparations.
The Snow and Ice Control budget is based on an average accumulation of 30” per season. This season deposited 40” of snow, most of which fell during overtime and holiday premium time. (Sunday, 12/4/05 – 1.5”, Saturday, 12/31/05 - 1.5”, Sunday, 1/15/06 – 3”, Sunday, February 12, 2006 – 21”). The budgeted amount for Snow and Ice Control overtime was $157,000.00 and was exceeded by almost $40,000.00.
Due to the limited construction season when repairing Board of Education infrastructure, the Highway Division had to expend $20,000.00 to have summer repairs completed before the opening of school.
A severe windstorm, which caused significant damage between January 17 – 21, 2006, which cost the Highway Division $15,000.00 is an additional, uncontrollable factor.
The Asphalt Paving Program, which began much later in the construction season than normal due to problems with the State of Connecticut Bid, scheduling with the contractor who was in high demand and a one-week rain delay, created additional overtime costs because the program, which did not begin until late September 2005, and had to be completed before the beginning of Leaf Collection Season. The last date of paving was November 11, 2005. Additionally, the paving of Railroad Avenue, due to its high traffic volume and location in the central part of Town, had to be done as an overnight operation, with an overtime cost of $7,300.000. Highway’s excess overtime costs for Asphalt Paving were $33,000.00.
For the five remaining payrolls in the fiscal year, the Highway Division projects an estimate of $62,000.00 will be needed, which brings the total for overtime salary costs to $190,000.
A budget of $40,000.00 was estimated for Equipment Rental for Snow and Ice Control. It was exceeded by $35,000.00; therefore we are requesting an appropriation of $35,000.
Snow and Ice Control also cut into the Town’s salt and sand material stock. Last year, funds were allocated to replenish exhausted stock. At the beginning of the snow season, November 2005, we had on hand $427,000.00 worth of inventory. This winter we used $267,000.00, leaving $160,000 in inventory. To restock would require an appropriation for 4,000 Tons of Sand and 3,000 Tons of Salt at a cost of $256,010.00 at this year’s prices. (NOTE: A significant price increase is anticipated for materials). As a reasonable step we are requesting an appropriation of $150,000.00.
DEPARTMENT: Board of Education 0606ED02
REFERRED TO: Education, Finance Committees
VOTES: Board of Education pending
Board of Estimate and Taxation 12-0-0
RESOLVED, that the sum of $663,670 be and is hereby appropriated to be added to account 0680 43406 – State Building Aid. Said appropriation to come from Capital and Non-Recurring Fund.
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
The State Department of Education audit of the Greenwich High School construction project has determined that the total costs eligible for reimbursement are lower than those originally reported and used as the basis for estimated grant payments. As a result the Town of Greenwich must refund $663,670. (deposited previously as revenue to the capital non-recurring fund balance) to the State. The project account was recently closed and the unexpended balance of $381,662 reverted to the capital reserve account.
Attachments
Separate packet
Letter from the State of Connecticut Department of
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Edward Gomeau 622-7710
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Parks & Recreation Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Board of Parks and Recreation for a term expiring 3/31/10.
NANCY O’BRIEN CAPLAN
Explanatory Comments
Nancy O’Brien Caplan. 5 Lincoln Avenue, Old Greenwich. New nomination as a regular member of the Board of Parks and Recreation for a term expiring 3/31/10.
CPA, MBA, Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute, BS, Economics/Accounting, Russell Sage College.
Various IBM Management positions in financial planning, corporate treasury, consulting services, etc. Member, Junior League Board of Directors, Greenwich Girl Scouts and OGRCC – Assistant Soccer Coach.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Edward Gomeau 622-7710
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Parks & Recreation Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Board of Parks and Recreation for a term expiring 3/31/10.
DIANE WREN
Explanatory Comments
Diane Wren. 21 Grove Lane, Greenwich. New nomination as a regular member of the Board of Parks and Recreation for a term expiring 3/31/10.
BA/MBA – Adelphi University. Retire Senior V/General Mdse. Manager – Federated Dept. Stores. Member, Greenwich High School Sports Foundation. Past activities include PTA sponsored functions – North Street School and Central Middle School.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Edward Gomeau 622-7710
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Parks & Recreation Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Board of Parks and Recreation for a term expiring 3/31/10.
TONI NATALE
Explanatory Comments
Toni Natale. 79 Cos Cob Avenue, Cos Cob. New nomination as a regular member of the Board of Parks and Recreation for a term expiring 3/31/10.
Associates Degree – NCC – Early Childhood Education. Director – St. Paul’s Day School. President, GYCL, Treasurer, CCHC, coached Cheerleading at GHS, coached softball and T-ball in Town Leagues.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Edward Gomeau 622-7710
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Parks & Recreation Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Board of Parks and Recreation for a term expiring 3/31/10.
JOHN CRAINE
Explanatory Comments
John Craine. 10 Tory Road, Riverside. New nomination as a regular member of the Board of Parks and Recreation for a term expiring 3/31/10.
BA, St. John’s University, MBA, New York University.
Retired Senior Marketing Programs Manager – IBM. Chair – RMA Volunteer Committee, Red Cross Motor Service, Fairfield County Commodores Assn. And Past Commodore of Old Greenwich Yacht Club.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Edward Gomeau 622-7710
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Parks & Recreation Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Board of Parks and Recreation for a term expiring 3/31/10.
WILLIAM DUNSTER
Explanatory Comments
William Dunster. 208 Bible Street. New nomination as a regular member of the Board of Parks and Recreation for a term expiring 3/31/10.
BS – Rutgers University. Owner – landscape business in Town. Member – GYFL Board and GHS Sierra Club Advisor, past member - Greenwich Old Timers.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Edward Gomeau 622-7710
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Land Use Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Inland Wetlands and Water Courses Agency for a term expiring 3/31/08.
STEPHAN SKOUFALOS
Explanatory Comments
Stephan Skoufalos. 29 Highview Avenue, Old Greenwich. New nomination as a regular member of the Inland Wetlands and Water Courses Agency for a term expiring 3/31/08.
University of Bridgeport School of Law – Juris Doctor, New York University – Bachelor of Arts.
Partner in Skaufalos, Llorca and Ziccardi, LLP. – Maritime law. Member, American Bar Association, New York State Bar.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Edward Gomeau 622-7710
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Health & Human Services Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Nathaniel Witherell Board for a term expiring 3/31/07.
PAUL TORETTA
Explanatory Comments
Paul Toretta. 30 Lakewood Circle North, Greenwich. New nomination as a member of the Nathaniel Witherell Board for a term expiring 3/31/07.
B.S. – Civil Engineering and MBA. President of Environmental firm in Town.
Member – Hamilton Avenue Building Committee, Glenville Building Committee, President of Indian Harbor District. Past RTM member.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Edward Gomeau 622-7710
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Health & Human Services Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Board of Social Services for a term expiring 3/31/07.
VICTORIA deBARY
Explanatory Comments
Victoria deBary. One White Birch Lane, Cos Cob. New nomination as a regular member of the Board of Social Services for a term expiring 3/31/07.
BA City College – PhD, Columbia. Former School Psychologist. Presently, Realtor in local real estate firm. Member of the Board of Junior League, World Affairs Forum, YWCA Board Member and Parents Together.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Edward Gomeau 622-7710
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Land Use Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed an alternate member of Planning and Zoning Commission for a term expiring 3/31/08.
HERBERT SCHECTMAN
Explanatory Comments
Herbert Schectman. 45 Indian Mill Road, Cos Cob. New nomination as an alternate member of the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term expiring 3/31/08.
BA, Syracuse University, MA and LLB, Columbia University. Self employed Attorney.
Past community activities – co-counsel, manager – Tree Tops issue.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Edward Gomeau 622-7710
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Land Use Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed an alternate member of the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring 3/31/10.
LAWRENCE LARSON
Explanatory Comments
Lawrence E. Larson. 411 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. New nomination as an alternate member of the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring 3/31/10.
Colgate University, Columbia Business School and Cornell Law School. Practicing Attorney specializing in property matters, estates and trusts, and related litigation. Admitted in New York, Connecticut and Florida and Federal Courts. RTM member
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