Selectmen Meeting Minutes
Selectmen’s Meeting November 7, 2022 Union, Connecticut
First Selectman Eaton called the meeting to order at 7:44 p.m.
Attending: Selectmen – David D. Eaton, David Heck, Mary Huda
Persons to be Heard: None
Minutes from the October 17, 2022 meeting were read. Selectman Huda made a motion to accept the minutes as presented; seconded by Selectman Heck. Vote was unanimous
Bills were presented for review. Selectman Heck made the motion to pay the bills as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
Correspondence: State Police Monthly Report
Thank you letter from Special Olympics
Thank you letter from The Last Green Valley
New Business:
- Transfer Station Recyclables Building Proposals received:
Premier Business Enterprises, Buckley Highway, Union: Material & Labor $104,500
Cavar Industries, 38 Mashapaug Road, Union: Construction of concrete foundation floor and building $99,500
Following discussion of the proposals, First Selectman Eaton made a motion to move forward with the Cavar Industries proposal pending approval by the Department of Environmental Protection. Motion seconded by Selectman Heck. Vote was unanimous.
- Tax Sale follow up: Two of the three properties sold.
Stickney Hill Road property for $30,000
58 Barrows sold for $62,000
Kinney Hollow Rd, no bids. The property ownership will transfer to the Town
- Veterans Day Ceremony this Friday, November 11 on the Town Green.
- EV Stations: 3 proposals received for Level 2 EV Stations
Artisan Energy: $28,881, the town would pay $8,882
Titan Energy: 3 different proposals from 29,000 to 15,000, town total would be $5,414, $5,639 and $5,284
Efficient Lighting Consultants: $17,619.60, town would pay $4,260.77
Eversource does all site work and covers 50% of charger.
First Selectman Eaton will clarify with Neccog that this covered under ARPA.
The Board discussed pricing plans and station availability and placement.
Selectman Heck made a motion to approve Efficient Lighting Consultants (ELC) contingent on Eversource grants and ARPA funds availability. Motion seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous
- The Board approved the meeting schedule for 2023 to be submitted to the Town Clerk.
Old Business:
- American Rescue Plan Act Update:
New firewall installed for the Assessor server.
Vision Cloud hosting should be completed by November 20, 2022. Starting conversion this Friday.
- There is no current update on Cox fiber internet.
Discussion on emails. Regionalizing Grant and Sexual Harassment standards.
Motion to adjourn at 8:50 pm by Selectman Huda; seconded by Selectman Heck. Vote was unanimous
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen Johnson
Selectmen’s Meeting October 17, 2022 Union, Connecticut
First Selectman Eaton called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
Attending: Selectmen – David D. Eaton, David Heck, Mary Huda, Maureen Eaton, Tax Collector
Persons to be Heard: Tax Collector: discussion regarding the Tax Sale to be held November 3, 2022
Minutes from the October 3, 2022 meeting were read. Selectman Huda made a motion to accept the minutes as presented; seconded by Selectman Heck. Vote was unanimous
Bills were presented for review. Selectman Heck made the motion to pay the bills as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
Correspondence: NONE
New Business:
- The November 3 tax sale was discussed with the Tax Collector, Maureen Eaton.
- The Department Head meeting held on October 10 went well.
- Discussion was held regarding Electric Vehicle charging stations. The Town has received two proposals, and is waiting on one more.
Old Business:
- American Rescue Plan Act Update:
Vision Cloud hosting should be completed by November 20, 2022. We are still waiting on Quality Data Service for completion information.
- There is no current update on Cox fiber internet.
- The timeline for Transfer Station Recyclables Building bids has been extended to November 7, 2022.
Motion to adjourn at 8:35 pm by First Selectman Eaton; seconded by Selectman Heck. Vote was unanimous
Respectfully Submitted,
David Eaton
For Karen Johnson
Selectmen’s Meeting October 3, 2022 Union, Connecticut
First Selectman Eaton called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m.
Attending: Selectmen – David D. Eaton, David Heck, Mary Huda
Persons to be Heard: none
Minutes from the September 19, 2022 meeting were read. Selectman Huda made a motion to accept the minutes as presented; seconded by Selectman Heck. Vote was unanimous
Bills were presented for review. Selectman Heck made the motion to pay the bills as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
Correspondence:
- Thank you letter from Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
- Letter from Insation Tech regarding 100 upload speed
- Heft DEEP Non-Compliance Letter
New Business:
- Veteran’s Day ceremony will be held on Friday, November 11, 2022 at 10am on the town green. There will be participation from the Union School. First Selectman Eaton will reach out to Representative Pat Boyd.
- Following review and discussion, Selectman Huda made motion to approve a resolution authorizing execution and delivery of financing for the dump truck. Motion seconded by Selectman Heck. Vote was unanimous. (See Resolution attached.)
- The Town will be posting a job opening for a new full time employee for Public Works. First Selectman Eaton will post the opening on the town website and Public Works ListServe.
- An appointment is scheduled with Frontier Fiber Internet for the next Selectmen’s Meeting, October 17.
Old Business:
- American Rescue Plan Act Update: The ARPA County transche #2 payment was received September 29, 2022, in the amount of $81,482.95.
Tractor quotes were reviewed. The update on the quote from Big Boy Toys clarifies that the $21,950 purchase price includes loading rear tires and extended warranty to 10 years Powertrain.
The quote of $19561.13 from New Holland did not include loading of tires or the 10-yr warranty.
The LS quote from Foskett of Stafford came in higher.
Following review and discussion, Selectman Heck made motion to purchase the Masse Ferguson tractor from Big Boy Toys due to price, including the loaded tires and extended warranty to 10 years. Motion seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
- The Cox quote for their fiber internet is $480 a month, plus $120 to install. It was decided that the town will stay with current cox plan that is cable internet. The move toward migration with Vision and QDS is continuing.
- The Department Head meeting will be held on Monday, October 10, 2022.
Motion to adjourn at 8:34 pm by Selectman Heck; seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen Johnson, Recording Secretary
Selectmen’s Meeting September 19, 2022 Union, Connecticut
First Selectman Eaton called the meeting to order at 7:55 p.m.
Attending: Selectmen – David D. Eaton, David Heck, Mary Huda
Persons to be Heard: none
Minutes from the September 6, 2022 meeting were read. Selectman Huda made a motion to accept the minutes as presented; seconded by Selectman Heck. Vote was unanimous
Bills were presented for review. Selectman Heck made the motion to pay the bills as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
Correspondence:
- None
New Business:
- The Town Hall fiber internet and the QDS Vision server migration was discussed. The town technical support firm is reaching out to confirm the need for 100 mps upload. Frontier fiber internet should be available in October.
- First Selectman Eaton discussed the town’s purchase of a new dump truck. The proposed yearly payment on the dump truck will be $41,016.90. The first payment is due at signing. There will be 4 more annual payments after the $45,000 down payment. Funding is provided through Powerflow municipal leasing.
- The town STEAP project at the transfer station was discussed. The Department of Environmental Protection has no other requirements other than town protocol. The RFP will be posted on the website and distributed out to known businesses. The Town is not required to post in the newspaper.
- An advertisement for part time snow plow drivers for winter has been posted on the website.
- Public Works employee Clint Roberts will be retiring on November 30. The position will be posted on the website.
Old Business:
- American Rescue Plan Act Update:
The Town Clerk request for $10,000 funds for digitizing records.
Selectman Huda made a motion to allocate up to $10,000 for the digitizing historical land records. Motion seconded by Selectman Heck. Vote was unanimous.
Tractor quotes were reviewed. First Selectman Eaton is waiting on one more quote.
Motion to adjourn at 8:40 pm by Selectman Heck; seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen Johnson, Recording Secretary
Selectmen’s Meeting September 6, 2022 Union, Connecticut
First Selectman Eaton called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Attending: Selectmen – David D. Eaton, David Heck, Mary Huda
Persons to be Heard: Town resident, Sterling MacPherson regarding proposed sandpit on Cemetery Rd.
Minutes from the August 15, 2022 meeting were read. Selectman Huda made a motion to accept the minutes as presented; seconded by Selectman Heck. Vote was unanimous
Bills were presented for review. Selectman Heck made the motion to pay the bills as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
Correspondence:
- Tax Collector reports; Troop C monthly report
New Business:
- 2021-2022 Year End Budget close out review and discussion.
- First Selectman Eaton will schedule a meeting with School principal, BoE Chair, First Selectman and Treasurer regarding payroll and financial at school.
- The Old Home Day event was a success and has received positive feedback.
- The Department Head meeting has now been scheduled for October 10, 2022.
- Selectman Heck made a motion to prepay for twenty more tech support hours from Insation Technology. Motion seconded by First Selectman Eaton. Vote was unanimous.
Old Business:
- American Rescue Plan Act Update:
Two more invoices have been submitted:
Vision Government Solutions $4,000
Joe Pop Electric $578.34
There is $60,974.71 currently remaining, with additional funds due.
Current projects on the list include a tractor for maintenance of grounds in cemeteries and a boiler for the Town Hall.
Motion to adjourn at 8:40 pm by Selectman Heck; seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen Johnson, Recording Secretary
Selectmen’s Meeting August 15, 2022 Union, Connecticut
First Selectman Eaton called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
Attending: Selectmen – David D. Eaton, David Heck, Mary Huda
Persons to be Heard:
Minutes from the August 1, 2022 meeting were read. Selectman Huda made a motion to accept the minutes as presented; seconded by Selectman Heck. Vote was unanimous
Bills were presented for review. Selectman Heck made the motion to pay the bills as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
Correspondence:
- Letter from Tax Collector regarding the tax sale. Four property tax sales are proceeding. The sale will be held on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 at 1:30 pm, in the Town Community Room.
New Business:
- The Affordable Housing Plan was presented with minor changes. Following review and discussion, Selectman Huda made a motion to adopt the Affordable Housing Plan as presented, which is based on the projections of the 2010 Census, as compiled by NECCOG. Motion seconded by Selectman Heck. Vote was unanimous.
- Old Home Day is scheduled for this Saturday, August 20.
- The Board discussed the Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing to be held on August 17 regarding the proposed sand pit.
Old Business:
- American Rescue Plan Act Update:
An additional $42,668.31 was received on August 11, 2022.
Balance as of this date is 72,976.05. Some of these funds are allocated.
The well has been drilled at the grove, at the back of the pavilion. The water has been tested and is potable. There is a hydrant for water accessibility.
Motion to adjourn at 9:00 pm by First Selectman Eaton; seconded by Selectman Heck. Vote was unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen Johnson, Recording Secretary
Selectmen’s Meeting August 1, 2022 Union, Connecticut
First Selectman Eaton called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Attending: Selectmen – David D. Eaton, David Heck, Mary Huda
Persons to be Heard: Jim Larkin from NECCOG presenting a draft Affordable Housing Plan for the Town of Union
Minutes from the July 18, 2022 meeting were read. Selectman Huda made a motion to accept the minutes as presented; seconded by Selectman Heck. Vote was unanimous
Bills were presented for review. Selectman Heck made the motion to pay the bills as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
Correspondence:
Municipal Fiscal Indicator email from OPM
New Business:
- Invoice from NECCOG for affordable housing plan was reviewed. The payment will be split between NECCOG and Planning & Zoning, for FY 2021-2022.
- The Assessor gave an update on the Server and Quality Data System migration, which is in process.
Old Business:
- American Rescue Plan Act Update:
Dalmik will be starting on well drilling this week up at the Town Grove.
Motion to adjourn at 8:55 pm by Selectman Huda; seconded by Selectman Heck. Vote was unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen Johnson, Recording Secretary
Selectmen’s Meeting July 18, 2022 Union, Connecticut
First Selectman Eaton called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
Attending: Selectmen – David D. Eaton, David Heck, Mary Huda
Persons to be Heard: None
Minutes from the July 5, 2022 meeting were read. Selectman Huda made a motion to accept the minutes as presented; seconded by Selectman Heck. Vote was unanimous
Bills were presented for review. Selectman Heck made the motion to pay the bills as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
Correspondence:
- Dalmik Well Drilling response
New Business:
- None
Old Business:
- New town website should go live on Tuesday, July 19.
- American Rescue Plan Act Update:
No current expenditure
Motion to adjourn at 8:00 pm by Selectman Huda; seconded by Selectman Heck. Vote was unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen Johnson, Recording Secretary
Selectmen’s Meeting July 5, 2022 Union, Connecticut
First Selectman Eaton called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Attending: Selectmen – David D. Eaton, David Heck, Mary Huda
Persons to be Heard:
Minutes from the June 20, 2022 meeting were read. Selectman Huda made a motion to accept the minutes as presented; seconded by Selectman Heck. Vote was unanimous
Bills were presented for review. Selectman Heck made the motion to pay the bills as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
Correspondence:
- New Vendor history report for 2021-2022
New Business:
- Upcoming Town events: Old Home Day, August 20, 2022
Flu Clinic, September 15, 2022
Town Shred, September 24, 2022
- Rural Speed Enforcement Grant and Public Acts affecting taxes were discussed.
- A new mileage reimbursement increase for Town employees is effective July 1, 2022.
Old Business:
- American Rescue Plan Act Update:
No current expenditure
Well drilling at the Town Grove was discussed. There is no date for project commencement at this time.
Motion to adjourn at 8:00 pm by Selectman Huda; seconded by Selectman Heck. Vote was unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen Johnson, Recording Secretary
Selectmen’s Meeting June 20, 2022 Union, Connecticut
First Selectman Eaton called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m.
Attending: Selectmen – David D. Eaton, David Heck, Mary Huda
Persons to be Heard:
Minutes from the June 6, 2022 meeting were read. Selectman Huda made a motion to accept the minutes as presented; seconded by Selectman Heck. Vote was unanimous
Bills were presented for review. Selectman Heck made the motion to pay the bills as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
Correspondence:
- Letter from Eversource
- Letter from Tax Collector
New Business:
- The Cemetery Committee submitted an amendment to their Plot Sale policies as follows:
I.4. Residents and/or former residents (excluding their heirs) of the Town of Union may purchase lots.
Selectman Huda made a motion to accept the amendment as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Heck. Vote was unanimous.
Old Business:
- American Rescue Plan Act Update:
Selectman Heck made a motion to enter into contract with Vision and Quality Data Systems for cloud hosted software, not the exceed a cost of $20,000. Motion seconded by First Selectman Eaton. Vote was unanimous.
- The Town office building upper level floors were stripped and waxed over the weekend.
Motion to adjourn at 8:20 pm by Selectman Heck; seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen Johnson, Recording Secretary
For David Eaton
Selectmen’s Meeting June 6, 2022 Union, Connecticut
First Selectman Eaton called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Attending: Selectmen – David D. Eaton, David Heck, Mary Huda
Persons to be Heard: Tax Collector, Maureen Eaton
Lucas Perzan of Insation Technologies with the technology support proposal
Following discussion of the presentation and proposal from Insation Technologies, Selectman Heck made a motion to proceed with Insation Tech services as proposed, based on clarification of prepaid hours expiration date, and to accept the proposal with number of computers updated. Motion seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
Minutes from the May 16, 2022 meeting were read. Selectman Huda made a motion to accept the minutes as presented; seconded by Selectman Heck. Vote was unanimous.
Bills were presented for review. Selectman Heck made the motion to pay the bills as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
Correspondence:
- CCM response to inquiry of selling town-owned land. Such sale requires a public hearing, after which the Selectmen can determine how said sale will proceed.
New Business:
- Discussion of Cemetery Committee meeting regarding selling of plots. The Committee found that current Cemetery bylaws do not require residency or owning of property in town to purchase a plot. The Committee recommends passing a requirement that any persons purchasing a plot must be a current or former Town of Union resident, or a current or former land owner, effective July 1, 2022. The Committee will present language for said requirement at the June 20, 2022 Selectmen’s meeting.
- The State of CT Department of Health requested a COVID vaccine clinic for June 15, 2-6 pm.
Old Business:
- American Rescue Plan Act Update: Balance of $101,656 remaining. Another deposit of $124,151.26 is anticipated this month for a total of $248,302.52 in funds. Selectmen approved projects are:
$4,000 website development
$65,000 chip sealing of roads
$20,000 Cloud-based version of hosting and back up for Vision and Quality Data Services, with a bandwith upgrade to 100 mbps.
Following review of the above expenses, Selectman Heck made a motion to approve presenting these projects for ARPA expenditures to the Board of Finance. Motion seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
Selectman Heck made a motion to increase the Cox internet bandwith to 100 mbps. Motion seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
- A town Department Head meeting will be held on Monday, September 12, 2022.
Motion to adjourn at 9:20 pm by Selectman Heck; seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen Johnson, Recording Secretary
Selectmen’s Meeting May 16, 2022 Union, Connecticut
First Selectman Eaton called the meeting to order at 7:42 p.m.
Attending: Selectmen – David D. Eaton, David Heck, Mary Huda
Persons to be Heard: None
Minutes from the May 2, 2022 meeting were read. Selectman Heck made a motion to accept the minutes as presented; seconded by First Selectman Eaton. 2 in favor; 1 abstention.
Bills were presented for review. Selectman Heck made the motion to pay the bills as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
Correspondence:
- Thank you note from the Forziati family to the Town for supporting ‘Baked for Ukraine.’
- CMRK Textile recycling bins memo. Textile bins are being installed at the Transfer Station and Union School. There will not be a container placed on Town Hall property.
- Inquiry from a resident regarding purchase of town-owned property on Bradway Road. The procedure for selling the property will be researched.
New Business:
- Discussion of Flagg property on Buckley Highway and the tax sale later in 2022.
- Preparations for Memorial Day Ceremonies are under way.
Old Business:
- American Rescue Plan Act Update: Stafford Mechanical Services, Inc. submitted a quote to supply and install a dehumidifier in the Library. The Board of Finance approved the expenditure at their May 9 meeting.
Selectman Heck made a motion to have Stafford Mechanical install the dehumidifier per their quote in the amount of $3,210.00, from the American Rescue Plan Act funding. Motion seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
- Novus Insight IT Services: The Assessor discussed going to Cloud hosting for Vision.
- Review of Your Page Today website quote.
- Selectman Heck will be submitting his resignation as the Health Department alternate representative.
Motion to adjourn at 8:50 pm by Selectman Heck; seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen Johnson, Recording Secretary
Selectmen’s Meeting May 2, 2022 Union, Connecticut
First Selectman Eaton called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
Attending: Selectmen – David D. Eaton, David Heck
Persons to be Heard: None
Minutes from the April 18, 2022 meeting were read. Selectman Heck made a motion to accept the minutes as presented; seconded by First Selectman Eaton. Vote was unanimous.
Bills were presented for review. First Selectman Eaton made the motion to pay the bills as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Heck. Vote was unanimous.
Correspondence:
- FEMA letter regarding project approval for chip sealing Stickney Hill Road.
- An estimate from Joe Pop Electric to replace the lights at Transfer Station for $499.57. Selectman Heck made a motion to accept the estimate in the amount of $499.57 and approve Joe Pop Electric to change the Transfer Station lights to LED. Motion seconded by First Selectman Eaton. Vote was unanimous.
New Business:
- Textile recycling bin at the Transfer Station, provided by CMRK. This item will be tabled to the May 16 meeting, after discussion with CMRK.
- Discover Books bin at the Transfer Station.
Old Business:
- American Rescue Plan Act Update: The well-drilling company, Dalmik, will call for an appointment. The First Selectman will present a cost list to the Board of Finance for their May 9 meeting (following the Town meeting).
- Novus Insight IT Services: Working on scheduling projects. First Selectman Eaton will contact follow up with them this week.
- 2022-2023 Budget: Town meeting May 9 at 7:30 pm.
Motion to adjourn at 8:05 pm by Selectman Heck; seconded by First Selectman Eaton. Vote was unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen Johnson, Recording Secretary
Selectmen’s Meeting April 18, 2022 Union, Connecticut
First Selectman Eaton called the meeting to order at 7:43 p.m.
Attending: Selectmen – David D. Eaton, David Heck, Mary Huda
Persons to be Heard: None
Minutes from the April 4, 2022 meeting were read. Selectman Huda made a motion to accept the minutes as presented; seconded by Selectman Heck. Vote was unanimous.
Bills were presented for review. Selectman Heck made the motion to pay the bills as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
Correspondence:
- Grant available through Eversource for EV charger systems. EVSE LLC does the manufacturing and installing. It can be set up to pay at the charging station. This information will be kept for future reference.
- Emails regarding proposed House Bills and legislation were discussed.
New Business:
- Tax Sale of property at Kinney Hollow Road and Buckley Highway – The Tax Collector is planning a tax sale late fall. The Board will follow up at that time.
- First Selectman Eaton presented a quote from Jan Pro cleaning company to strip and wax the Town Hall floors with 2 coats sealer, 2 coats floor finish for 7100 sq ft at $.45 /sq. ft. The cost is $3491. For $.05 per sq ft they will move the furniture. The work would start on the lower level and, if satisfactory, schedule waxing of the first floor. Selectman Heck made a motion to hire Jan Pro to strip and wax the floors, including cost of moving furniture. Motion seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
- An email will be sent to the Board of Finance to notify them that the Town Hall heating line item will over budget for 2021-2022 due to sharp increase of heating fuel.
Old Business:
- American Rescue Plan Act Update: The well-drilling company, Dalmik, will call for an appointment. The First Selectman will present a cost list to the Board of Finance for their May 9 meeting (following the Town meeting).
- Novus Insight IT Services: working on scheduling projects
- 2022-2023 Budget: Town meeting May 9 at 7:30 pm.
Motion to adjourn at 8:10 pm by Selectman Heck; seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen Johnson, Recording Secretary
Selectmen’s Meeting April 4, 2022 Union, Connecticut
First Selectman Eaton called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
Attending: Selectmen – David D. Eaton, David Heck, Mary Huda
Persons to be Heard: Erin, Branson and Avonlea Forziati presented a request for permission to hold a fundraiser for Ukraine at the Transfer Station, in the front lot, on Saturday, April 30. The Selectmen approved the fundraiser.
Minutes from the March 21, 2022 meeting were read. Selectman Heck made a motion to accept the minutes as presented; seconded by First Selectman Eaton. 2 votes yes; 1 abstention.
Bills were presented for review. Selectman Heck made the motion to pay the bills as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
Correspondence:
The Treasurer provided the up-to-date new vendor list.
Letter from Dalmik Well Drilling with a contract. The Board approved the contract. First Selectman Eaton will sign and return the contract.
Selectman Heck provided information on blue tooth speaker mic for zoom meetings. The Board approved the purchase.
Selectman Huda made a motion to purchase the speaker mic as researched and presented at a cost of $80 from Amazon, to be paid from Town American Rescue Plan Act funds, in order to allow all attendees at zoom meetings to be heard. Motion seconded by First Selectman Eaton. Vote was unanimous. First Selectman Eaton will put a request in at the Board of Finance meeting on April 5.
New Business:
- The Department Head meeting will be postponed to September, unless any issue needs to be addressed before then.
Old Business:
- American Rescue Plan Act Update: Well drilling at the Grove and zoom call microphone expenses will be submitted this month. There was discussion of new website design in order to make the site more interactive, allowing more Town business to be conducted online.
- Novus Insight IT Services: working on project scheduling
- 2022-2023 Budget: April 12 Hearing for discussion of budget. Town meeting May 9.
Motion to adjourn at 8:35 pm by Selectman Heck; seconded by Selectman Huda. Vote was unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen Johnson, Recording Secretary
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