211 BOARD OF SELECTMEN

November 1, 2011

SELECTMEN PRESENT: Steven N. Wawruck, Jr. and Joseph R. Calsetta SELECTMEN ABSENT: Denise T. Balboni ALSO PRESENT: Attorney Kevin Deneen, Kevin Brace, Cathy Ziemian and Lisa Wawruck ------CALL TO ORDER: First Selectman Wawruck called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was observed.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: NAGE RI-177 Town Hall Union Contract Ratification: The Selectmen and Attorney Deneen determined that holding discussion in Executive Session on the ratification of the NAGE RI-177 Town Hall Union Contract was not necessary. Attorney Deneen gave a brief synopsis of the proposed three-year NAGE RI-177 Contract that provides a 2% increase in wages each year from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2014. He added that there are some major changes to the healthcare premium for the base program that the employees have currently. The PPO premium cost share will immediately increase from 10% to 13% in the first year followed by 14% in the second year, and 17% in the third year. Prescription, doctor and hospitalization co-pays will also increase. Attorney Deneen further stated that it was agreed that the Town would be able to add a high deductible healthcare plan coupled with a health savings account that will result in significant savings to the town. The plan will be an option for the first year of the contract at a lower premium share of 8% followed by 9% in the second year, and 10% in the third year. For the “High Deductible Health Care Plan” the Town will contribute to the deductible; 60 % in Year 1, 55% in Year 2 and 50% in Year 3. Attorney Deneen stated that some new language has been added that will allow the Town to add a new hiring rate up to 20% below the stated rate, with the stipulation that the new hire must be brought up to the full rate within three (3) years. Also moving the Facilities Maintainers from the Town Hall Union and the Public Work’s bargaining unit is being discussed. Attorney Deneen concluded by recommending that the Board of Selectmen approve the settlement because of the healthcare cost savings that would be realized by the town. Selectman Calsetta moved to approve the NAGE RI-177 Town Hall Union Contract as proposed. Selectman Wawruck seconded the motion. Both were in favor.

PUBLIC INPUT (Items of Interest): None.

APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 4, 2011 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: Selectman Calsetta moved to approve the October 4, 2011, Regular Meeting Minutes as published. Selectman Wawruck seconded the motion. Both were in favor.

CORRESPONDENCE: A copy of the 2012 Board of Selectmen Meeting schedule was distributed for review.

NEW BUSINESS: a. Junk Car Removal Program, November 14th – November 30th Selectman Wawruck stated that there have been initial talks with Mark’s Auto and the interim Chief of Police to set up an amnesty program for Junk Car Removal from November 4th to November 30th in correlation with the Blight Ordinance that was recently revised. 212 Board of Selectmen November 1, 2011 Page 2

Selectman Wawruck stated that because of the recent storm and resulting power outage to Windsor Locks the program will be delayed for a few weeks. More information will be forthcoming although the goal is to complete the program before winter sets in. b. Truck Traffic on South Center Street: Selectman Wawruck stated that the interim Police Chief received correspondence from the State Traffic Commission stating that their policy is that the local traffic commission has to approve any changes prior to any adoption from the STC and/or the Town. A joint meeting would then be held to create an ordinance banning truck traffic on South Center Street, followed by Town Attorney review and subsequent Town Meeting for final approval. Letters were sent out explaining the process to the individuals that signed the petition. The process is moving forward and the Police Commission will discuss the matter at an upcoming meeting.

OLD BUSINESS: a. Small Cities Grant Award - $500,000.00 (Pearl Street & Fern Street Infrastructure Imp.) Selectman Wawruck stated that the Town has received a Small Cities Grant Award in the amount of $500,000.00 for reconstruction and infrastructure improvements to Pearl & Fern Streets. The bid will go out in late December or early January to remain on schedule with construction beginning in the late March or early April timeframe. He added that 10% of the funds are required to be spent by June 1st in order to qualify for future allocations. Selectman Wawruck stated that the Town has until December 31st to spend the monies from the previous Small Cities Grant for Pleasant & Olive Streets. There is currently a residual amount of $28,000.00 in leftover funds that will allow for a contractor to address the broken slabs on Pleasant Street that are a result from previous damage to the sidewalks. The sidewalks on Olive Street were replaced during the construction.

APPOINTMENTS, RE-APPOINTMENTS, RESIGNATIONS a. Re-appointments to the Housing Code of Appeals: 1. Shirley King, 10 Tracy Circle, for a term expiring on January 5, 2016 2. Beckie Refsinder, 3 Columbo Terrace, for a term expiring on January 5, 2016 Selectman Calsetta moved to re-appoint Shirley King to the Housing Code of Appeals for a term expiring on January 5, 2016. Selectman Wawruck seconded the motion. Both were in favor. Selectman Calsetta moved to re-appoint Beckie Refsinder to the Housing Code of Appeals for a term expiring on January 5, 2016. Selectman Wawruck seconded the motion. Both were in favor.

TAX REFUNDS: Selectman Calsetta moved to approve the Refund Request for November 1, 2011, in the amount of $2,122.46, as defined in Schedule A. Selectman Wawruck seconded the motion. Both were in favor. A copy of Schedule A is attached to the Minutes of the November 1, 2011 Board of Selectmen Meeting.

PUBLIC INPUT (Agenda Items only): None. 213 Board of Selectmen November 1, 2011 Page 3

Comments – First Selectman: Selectman Wawruck stated that there are over 900,000 power outages in the State of Connecticut with 100% of Windsor Locks down. He stated that the Fire Department has already responded to over 200 calls in the last 4 days which is half of what they normally respond to in a year. He added that they have done an extraordinary job. Selectman Wawruck stated that the town has opened up the Town Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. as a warming center and charging station. The High School is open 24/7 as an emergency shelter and will have meals and showers available. MRE’s (Meals Ready to Eat) and water will be distributed at the High School from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily, or can be directly delivered if necessary. The Senior Center might also be opened for an Emergency Center if the demand is there. Selectman Wawruck stated that most internet service is down however emergency information is being directed to WTIC and WDRC radio, the school and town’s reverse 911 systems, the newspaper media, the town’s website, UTube, and Facebook. Selectman Wawruck briefly discussed the loss of power to the substation at the south end of town and some of the obstacles that have to be overcome to restore it. CL&P is hoping to have the substation back up and running later this afternoon or evening. The Main Street and Route 75 corridors are the first areas targeted for power, however the crews that were promised to the town have not materialized. He stated that a CL&P Representative is available and has been giving the town the updates as they become available. He added that even though the staffing is stretched thin, the Town is trying to keep everything functioning as smoothly as possible. Selectman Wawruck sincerely thanked everyone that has stepped up to perform the extraordinary jobs that they have done in aiding the residents of Windsor Locks including the Police Department, Fire Department, Emergency Response Personnel, Town Staff, Public Works, numerous volunteers, Ambulance crews, the Board of Education including the maintenance department and cafeteria staff.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no further discussion or information to come before the Board of Selectmen; A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m. was made by Selectman Calsetta and seconded by Selectman Wawruck. Both were in favor.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan R. Barsanti Recording Secretary 214

Schedule A

Refund Request for November 1, 2011

Name Bill Number Reason for Refund Refund Amount Prior year Cab East LLC P.O. Box 105704 Atlanta, GA. 30398 09-3-51893 Vehicle Sold $ 218.51

EAN Holdings – Enterprise 8 Ella Grasso Turnpike Windsor Locks, CT 06096 09-4-Attached Vehicles Sold $ 894.11

Honda Lease Trust 600 Kelly Way Holyoke MA 01040 09-3-59605 Vehicle Sold $ 38.44

Current Year Refunds Robert F Attenello, Jr. P.O. Box 414 Granby, CT 06035 2010-3-71186 Vehicle Sold $ 38.85

Cab East LLC P.O. Box 105704 Atlanta, GA 30348 10-3-51816 Vehicle Sold $ 64.72

Chase Auto Finance 1111 Polaris Pkwy OH1-1086 Columbus, OH 43240 10-3-Attached Over Payment $ 712.77

Honda Lease Trust 600 Kelly Way 10-3-59080 Vehicle Sold $64.35 Holyoke, Mass 01040 10-3-59105 Vehicle sold $ 46.98

Anne Jager 300 Southwest Ave. Apt 14 Windsor Locks, CT 10-3-59322 Vehicle Totaled $ 20.24

James & Elizabeth Knecht 16984 W. Southampton Rd Surprise, AZ 85374 10-3-59800 Vehicle Moved $ 6.57

Larry Novella C/O Isidro Rueda, Esquire Ck to: IsidroRueda P.O. Box 4092, Woodbridge, CT 10-3-62265 Vehicle Sold $ 16.92

Prior years $ 1151.06 Current years $ 971.40

Total Refunds $ 2,122.46