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Town of Annual Report IN MEMORY OF NANCY O. WAY In memory of Nancy O. Way, Deputy First Selectman who passed away Thursday, July 27, 2006 after a brief battle with cancer. Nancy was a valuable member of the Board of Selectmen for over 10 years, serving as Deputy First Selectman for over 4 years. She also served on various subcommittees of the Board of Selectmen. Prior to serving on the the Board of Selectmen, she was a member of the Board of Education. Nancy volunteered on many civic and farm organizations over the years and was an active member of the Ellington Historical Society and the Republican Town Committee. In the early 1990’s she had been involved and very active in several local groups that challenged the proposed nuclear waste sites for Ellington. She had a passion for the Town of Ellington and its history. She will be remembered fondly as a dedicated and caring citizen, elected official and friend. 2006 Wall of Honor Recipient The Board of Selectmen selected Everett C. Paluska as the 2006 Wall of Honor Recipient in recognition of his many years of services and outstanding contributions to the Town of Ellington. EVERETT C. PALUSKA Everett served as Tax Collector, First Selectman, Republican 1294-2001 Town Chairman, Prosecuting Grand Juror of the former Ellington Justice Court and Probation Officer. Everett was an active Many Years of Service & member of the Ellington Cemetary Association, serving as Outstanding Contributions to the Town President for 15 years. Everett also devoted countless hours to the Ellington Congregational Church and demonstrated extraordinary dedication to his family and community. 1 Table of Contents GENERAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION LIBRARY Board of Selectmen..........................................................3 Hall Memorial Library ................................................18 Board of Finance ............................................................5 Town Assessor ................................................................5 INFORMATION GUIDE................................................19 Land Records Inspector ................................................5 Town Engineer ................................................................6 MAP OF ELLINGTON (with street index) ............20-21 Finance Officer/Treasurer ............................................6 Tax Collector ..................................................................6 RECREATION Town Clerk ......................................................................7 Parks and Recreation Commission ............................22 Planning Department......................................................7 Town Attorney ................................................................7 SOCIAL SERVICES Human Services Commission......................................24 BOARDS, AGENCIES, COMMISSIONS North Central District Health Department ..............25 Planning and Zoning Commission ..............................8 Hockanum Valley Community Council ..................26 Inland Wetlands Agency..................................................8 Visiting Nurse & Health Services of CT, Inc.............26 Economic Development Commission ........................8 Tri-Town Shelter Services ............................................27 Zoning Board of Appeals ..............................................8 Youth Services................................................................28 Conservation Commission..............................................8 Elderly Outreach ..........................................................28 Housing Authority ........................................................9 Senior Center ................................................................29 Water Pollution Control Authority ..............................9 Municipal Agent............................................................29 Registrars of Voters ........................................................9 Permanent Building Committee..................................10 Board of Assessment Appeals ....................................10 ELLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Office of Emergency Management ............................10 Board of Education........................................................30 2006 Graduates - Ellington High School ..................35 PUBLIC SAFETY Resident State Trooper ................................................11 PEOPLE SERVING YOU Building Official ............................................................11 State and Federal Officials ..........................................36 Fire Marshal ..................................................................11 Town Administration ..................................................36 Ellington Volunteer Fire Department ........................12 Elected Officials ............................................................37 E911 Municipal Coordinator ......................................14 Appointed Boards and Commissions ......................38 Crystal Lake Volunteer Fire Department ................15 Justices of the Peace ......................................................40 Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corps......................15 Animal Control Department........................................16 SCHOOL CALENDAR 2006-2007 ....Inside Back Cover Public Works Department............................................16 Safety Committee ..........................................................17 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY ..........................Back Cover Cover Design and Typesetting by Carleton M. White Printing by Ellington Printery 2 General Government Administration CONTRACTS BOARD OF SELECTMEN • Entered into contract with Enfield Builders to complete the PRINCIPAL FUNCTION punchlist for Ellington High School renovation project. The Board of Selectmen is collectively responsible for the • Renewed contract with Fuss & O’Neill Technologies for town’s administration of the town offices, the maintenance of the town computer service and maintenance. highways and parks, the public safety of its citizens, the keeping of • Awarded the bid for the removal of asbestos at EVFD to Oscar’s financial accounts and the appointment of administrative officers, Abatement of Hartford, Inc. boards and commissions. The First Selectman is the chief administrative and executive EQUIPMENT officer of the town, and as such is directly responsible to the Board • Entered into 5-year lease to purchase 4 DPW Dump trucks, DPW of Selectmen for the administration and supervision of all town sweeper, DPW roadside mower and EVFD Tanker. departments, agencies and officers appointed by the board. The • Awarded bid for 2006 EVAC Ambulance to Eastford Fire & First Selectman is also responsible for the enforcement of all the Rescue Services in the amount of $162,973. laws and ordinances governing the town. FINANCES • Set Trash Collection Fee at $90/ each residential unit. • Approved conducting a special audit for Ellington High School Project. • Approved $12,850 Additional Appropriation to cover cost of Town’s share of 2005 Assistance to Firefighters $257,000 grant award as requested by EVFD. • Approved $2,500 Additional Appropriation to fund new Charter Revision Commission. • Recommended to BOF Capital Improvements Budget for 2006-07, net amount of $3,497,015. • Approved FY 2005-06 year-end transfers, adjustments, additional appropriations. • Recommended increase of $5,000 to Welfare Budget. • Adjusted minimum fees for building permits to $45. • Waived payment in lieu of taxes for Housing Authority for fiscal year 2004-05 in the amount of $8,888.51. Board of Selectmen: • Recommended to the Board of Finance the Board of Selectmen Seated left to right: Peter J. Charter, Dennis W. Frawley, A. Leo Miller, Ann Harford approved Town Budget for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 in the amount of Standing left to right: Nancy O. Way - Deputy First Selectman, Michael P. Stupinski - First $11,552,894. Selectman, James Prichard • Recommended to the Board of Finance an additional HIGHLIGHTS appropriation of $5,000 to 2005-06 Cultural Arts Commission Budget and to increase the 2006-07 Cultural Arts Commission The Board of Selectmen met at least once each month in the budget by an additional $7,000 for a total of $12,000. Town Hall. There were a total of sixteen regular meetings and five • Approved additional appropriation of $13,000 to cover the cost to special meetings. The Board of Selectmen met in joint session with repair the flooring at the Center Fire Department which sustained the Board of Finance on two occasions. Five public hearings were damage during the asbestos removal. held. The Board of Selectmen called eight town meetings including • Sent 2006-07 budget sum of $40,452,167 to Annual Town Budget the annual budget town meeting. Per Town Charter, two Meeting on May 9, 2006 which was adjourned to and failed at additional subsequent annual town budget meetings were held. All referendum on May 17, 2006. these meetings were duly warned and tape recorded with the • Per Town Charter, Subsequent Annual Town Budget Meeting was minutes being filed in accordance with the Freedom of Information held on May 24, 2006 to consider a budget sum of $39,571,991 which Law. The following are some of the primary items addressed by the was adjourned to and failed at referendum on May 31, 2006. Board of Selectmen during fiscal year 2005-06: • Per Town Charter, Subsequent Annual Town Budget Meeting was AGREEMENTS held on June 7, 2006 to consider a budget sum of $39,189,991 which • Amended SBC License