October 22, 2009

Special Town Meeting

The Special Town Meeting was called to order by First Selectman John Hodge at 7:05 p.m.  After the Pledge of Allegiance was recited, the call of the meeting was read by Janice Zackeo, Town Clerk.  Ronald Oliveri made a motion to accept the call as read, seconded by Thomas Corbett.  Call passed by voice vote.

First Selectman John Hodge called for nominations for moderator.  Michelle DeLuise made a motion to nominate Thomas Corbett, seconded by Ronald Oliveri.  Michelle DeLuise made a motion to close nominations, seconded by Ronald Oliveri, approved by voice vote.  Thomas Corbett was approved as moderator. 

Moderator Corbett read Resolution #1:

Be It Resolved that the Town of New Fairfield accept a gift of $7,059 from the Friends of the Seniors and $1,000 from the Candlewood Lions Club totaling $8,059 for the Senior Center be approved.  

Ed Sbordone made a motion to move Resolution #1 to the floor, seconded by Michelle DeLuise, approved by voice vote.  Moderator Corbett opened Resolution #1 for discussion.  John Hodge publicly thanked the Friends of the Seniors and the Candlewood Lions Club for their donations.  Being no further discussion; Resolution #1 was called by Ronald Oliveri, seconded by John Hodge.  Motion to call the resolution was approved unanimously by voice vote.  Vote on Resolution #1 was approved unanimously by voice vote.  Resolution #1 approved.

Moderator Corbett read Resolution #2:

Be It Resolved that the Town of New Fairfield accept a CT JAG Local Pass Through Grant in the amount of $9,100 for car seat safety exhibit be approved.  

Ronald Oliveri made a motion to move Resolution #2 to the floor, seconded by John Hodge, approved by voice vote.  Moderator Corbett opened Resolution #2 for discussion.  After discussion by Michelle DeLuise, John Hodge and Ed Sbordone; Resolution #2 was called by Ronald Oliveri, seconded by John Hodge.  Motion to call the resolution was approved unanimously by voice vote.  Vote on Resolution #2 was approved unanimously by voice vote.  Resolution #2 approved.

Moderator Corbett read Resolution #3:

Be It Resolved that proportionate to the maximum EPA Water Grant Reimbursement of $151,800, the Town's General Fund will be reimbursed in an amount not to exceed $74,500 which sum represents a repayment of $74,500 for architectural fees for the Senior Center be approved. 

Ed Sbordone made a motion to move Resolution #3 to the floor, seconded by Michelle DeLuise, approved by voice vote.  Moderator Corbett opened Resolution #3 for discussion.  After discussion by John Hodge and Michelle DeLuise; Resolution #3 was called by John Hodge, seconded by Ronald Oliveri.  Motion to call the resolution was approved unanimously by voice vote.  Vote on Resolution #3 was approved unanimously by voice vote.  Resolution #3 approved. 

Ronald Oliveri made a motion to adjourn, seconded by John Hodge, approved by voice vote.  Meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

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Respectfully Submitted,

            Janice D. Zackeo

            Town Clerk