Town Meeting Minutes
June 28, 2016
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.
First Selectman, Christina Mailhos read the call of the meeting and asked for nominations for a moderator. John Blessington made a motion to appoint Christina Mailhos as moderator and was seconded by Kim Kowalyshyn.
Motion carried.
Moderator read the call of the meeting.
Item I
To see if the townspeople, based on the recommendation of the Board of Finance will appropriate $15,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of replacing the playscape at Hall Memorial School.
Moderator read Item I.
A motion was made by John Blessington and seconded by Peter Tanaka to approve
Item I.
Discussion followed. Concerns on the price and whether it was needed. This playscape has been there for many years and very old. It is needed for the children at Hall School and the after school program. There has been community interest in having this replaced. The Board of Finance and the Board of Education have checked the amount needed for the playscape.
Motion carried
Item II
To see if the townspeople, based on the recommendation of the Board of Finance will appropriate $11,259 from the Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of replacing library exit doors, the basement exit doors and basement exit doors and the garage doors at enter School.
A motion was made by John Blessington and seconded by Kim Kowalyshyn to approve Item II.
No discussion.
Motion carried
Item III (Public Hearing)
Presentation and discussion of a 7 year Lease/Purchase Agreement for a 2016 Fleet/Non-Retail Chevrolet Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 128.3” WT truck for Animal Control. (No vote on this item.)
There was little discussion on this item because of the absence of the Business Manager. The information on the lease will be presented to the Board of Selectmen to finalize in a Board of Selectmen meeting.
A motion was made by Peter Tanaka and seconded by Kim Kowalyshyn to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna J. Hardie
Willington Town Clerk
Dated June 29, 2016