TOWN OF WESTON SEAL (left) designed by Blake Hampton
Town of Weston Channel 79 (Weston High School students and others run the machines) televises these meetings live from the Town Hall Meeting Room (shown above).  Sometimes the room is near empty, and sometimes it is filled with residents who either support or oppose an agenda item.  At right is an example of citizens supporting a proposal.

Board of Selectmen's Meetings (Monitoring)
Schedule of Selectmen’s meeting for 2009 which will be at 7:30pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room:
January 8th and 22nd; February 12th and 26th; March 5th and 19th; April 2nd and 23rd; May 7th and 21st; June 4th and 18th; July 9th and 23th; August 6th and 20th; September 3rd and 17th; October 1st and 15th; November 5th and 19th; December 3rd and 17th


BOARD of FINANCE MEETING NOTICE(& Board of Selectmen)      
 February 11, 2010, 7:30pm
 TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM 

1.  Heart & Hypertension claim settlement (in exec session);  if agreement is reached, a vote on the supplemental appropriation request will take place in open session.
2.  Discussion/decision re bond refinancing proposal and issuance of new bonds for school and/or
Town capital projects.
3.  Discussion/decision re monthly status report on General Fund investments
4.  Any other items
5.  Adjourn.



SPECIAL SELECTMEN’S MEETING
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2010, 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance
2.    Board of Selectmen review, vote on and transmit First Selectman’s budget to the Board of Finance
3.    Board of Selectmen review, vote on and transmit Board of Education’s budget to Board of Finance.
4.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Susan Moch as the Moderator and Robert Uzenoff as the parliamentarian for the Annual Town Budget Meeting on April 7, 2010.


TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY WATCH CHANNEL 79 at 7:30pm for First Selectman's Budget presentation to the Board of Selectmen then the Board of Education presentation of their budget to the Board of Selectmen;  THURSDAY is a Regular Board of Selectmen's Meeting:

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2010, 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance/done
2.    Discussion/interview/decision regarding the reappointment of Harriette Heller to the Board of Ethics for a term to expire  December 31, 2011/done
3.    Discussion/decision regarding the Town gifting the weathervane purchased by Jim Daniels for the Town  to the Historical Society/done
4.    Discussion/decision regarding accepting Stonecliff Lane as a public road/no action taken to approve the acceptance.
5.    Discussion regarding road maintenance/discussion about new method of pretreating roads.
6.    Request for property tax refunds-Total $13,121.41/done

7.    Open Items
Ongoing update
Grants- Gayle Weinstein
Fuel Cell- Gayle Weinstein/will hear DPUC decision tomorrow.
Booster Barn- Gayle Weinstein/progress on roof, other aspects;  will need tile flooring (WWHD changed their decision)
Tickler file, discuss as updated
Reimbursement from State for school projects- Tom Landry
January Tax Collection- Tom Landry

8.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting
9.    Discussion/approval of the Board of Selectmen’s meeting minutes of the January 7, 2010 and Special Board of Selectmen’s meeting minutes of January 26, 2010/done.


SPECIAL JOINT BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S AND BOARD OF FINANCE MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY JANUARY 26, 2010, 7:00PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

•    Discussion/decision regarding approval of general bond refinancing issue and consideration of new bond issue of approximately 4.2 million for various school and town building renovation projects- Bruce Chudwick, Shipman and Goodwin   and Mark Chapman, IBIC/done on the refinance item; more to come on future bonding..


SPECIAL SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA (revised)
TUESDAY JANUARY 26, 2010, 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance/done
2.    Discussion/interview/decision regarding the reappointment of Raisa Kendall to the Building Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2011/done
3.    Discussion/decision regarding award of contract for Valley Forge Bridge Project to Guerra Construction Co. in the amount of $1,961,999/done.
4.    Discussion/decision regarding Valley Forge Bridge grant contract revision and Resolution authorizing the correction/done.
5.    Discussion/decision regarding award of contract for construction inspection services for Valley Forge Bridge for the Maguire Group in the amount of $198,180/done.
6.    Discussion/decision regarding the Tax relief for the Elderly Ordinance/done - cannot take interest and compound it according to stated statute.
7.    Request for property tax refunds: Total $41,935.87/done
8.    Open Items

Ongoing update:
Grants- Gayle Weinstein/none
Fuel Cell- Gayle Weinstein/nothing new
Booster Barn- Gayle Weinstein/moving along!
Staples Guardian Fund- Gayle Weinstein/in progress
FAA/Supreme Court did not take the case.

Tickler file, discuss as updated:
Reimbursement from State for school projects- Tom Landry
January Tax Collection- Report- Tom Landry

9.    Discussion/approval of the minutes of the December 3, 2009 and January 7, 2010 Board of Selectmen’s meeting minutes/not done.
10.    Executive Session- Update on Police Contract Negotiations- Rick Phillips and Beth Gralnick.
11.    Executive Session- Discussion/decision regarding Palmiero Case- Scott Williams.


PUBLIC HEARINGS beginning at 7pm for items #7 & #8/closed
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SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY JANUARY 7, 2010, 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance/done
2.    Accept the resignation of Steven Ezzes from the Panel of Moderators effective immediately/done
3.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Marcia Bittner as Weston’s representative to the Western Regional District Board of Directors for a term to expire January 1, 2013/done.
4.    Discussion/interview/decision regarding reappointment to the Board of Ethics for Denise Massingale-Lamb and John A Negroni for  a term to expire December 31, 2011/done
5.    Discussion regarding Emergency Management- Mike Ferullo/done
6.    Discussion/decision regarding a supplemental appropriation request of $2,890 for temporary Social Services Position- Charlene Hillman/done
7.    Discussion/decision regarding award of contract for Valley Forge Bridge Project to Guerra Construction Co. in the amount of $1,961,999/next meeting (approvals coming before contract can be signed).
8.    Discussion/decision regarding the Fuel Efficient Vehicle Ordinance/done
9.    Discussion/decision regarding the Tax relief for the Elderly Ordinance/put off until next meeting to discuss interest payment method brought up during Public Hearing.
10.   Discussion/decision regarding First Selectman’s authorization to sign ARRA certification relative to Old Hyde Paving Project
11.   Discussion/decision regarding authorization of First Selectman to sign state contract regarding Old Hyde Road Paving Project/done.
12.   Discussion/decision regarding goals of the Board of Selectmen/done - Town Plan of C&D, WWHD impact, aim for zero tax increases.
13.   Update Selectmen on regional and statewide issues/done; joint meeting end of Fedruary-March on RPO form..

14.    Request for property tax refunds -  Total $11,720.11/done
15.    Open Items/ Ongoing update

Grants- Gayle Weinstein
Fuel Cell- Gayle Weinstein
Booster Barn- Gayle Weinstein
Tickler file, discuss as updated

Reimbursement from State for school projects- Tom Landry
January Tax Collection- Report- Tom Landry

16.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting???
17.    Discussion/approval of the Board of Selectmen’s meeting minutes for December 3rd and December 9, 2009/one OK the other they want to check.
SPECIAL SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 9, 2009, 6:00PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM - note:  those appointments in bold face made this evening - red means contested seat appointee.

1.    Pledge of Allegiance/done
2.    Discussion/decision regarding acceptance of a gift of $5,100 from the Weston Gun Club to be put toward the purchase of new bullet proof vest for the Weston Police Department/done.
3.    Discussion/decision regarding the Lachat architectural review/vote to fund study of cost of minimal repair.
4.    Discussion/Interview for reappointment/appointments on the Building Committee for Allen Swerdlowe/done; Raisa Kendall/put off until January
5.    Discussion/Interview for reappointment/appointments on the Conservation Commission for  David Rosenberg/done; Joseph Pachman - did not show; Cathy Minter, done
6.    Discussion/Interview for reappointment/appointments on the Historic District Commission for Carole Balwin/done
7.    Discussion/ Interview for reappointment/appointments on the Parks and Recreation Commission for Robert Uzenoff/done
8.    Discussion/Interview for reappointment/appointments on the Commission on Aging  for Tom Sherman/done
9.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment on the Building Board of Appeals for David Coprio for a term to expire December 31, 2014/done
10.   Discussion/ decision regarding reappointment/appointments on the Building Committee for Jack Davidoff; Allen Swerdlowe; Raisa Kendall for a term to expire June 30, 2011
11.    Discussion/ decision regarding reappointment/appointments on the Conservation Commission for Howard Aibel; David Rosenberg; Robert Turner; Joseph Pachman; Cathy Minter for  a term to expire December 31, 2013
12.    Discussion/decision regarding reappointment/appointments on the Historic District Commission for Paul Deysenroth; Carole Balwin (became the Democratic nominee/appointee for alternate) for a term to expire December 31, 2014 and Stuart Mather Gibson III as an alternate for a term to expire December 31, 2011
13.    Discussion/decision regarding reappointment/appointments on the Library Board for Victor Escandon;  Marilyn Parker; Amy Sanborn; Denis Toner for a term to expire December 31, 2013
14.    Discussion/ decision regarding reappointment/appointments on the Parks and Recreation Commission for Eric Albert; PJ Dodge; Nancy Babyak; David Juneau; Robert Uzenoff for a term to expire December 31, 2013 - vote 2-1 (Gilbert "no" because he favors reappointing incumbents if they have good record of appearance and content of contribution).
15.    Discussion/decision regarding reappointment/appointments on the Commission on Aging  for Margaret Anderson; Terry Hully; Susan Moore; Tom Sherman for a term to expire December 31, 2011
16.    Discussion/decision regarding authorizing the First Selectmen to sign a letter authorizing the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund to apply on the Town’s behalf for the Connecticut Clean Energy Communities Program-Community Energy Savings Project/done.
17.    Discussion/decision regarding reward of a Recycling Contract for the Town Transfer Station- Joe Lametta/done
18.    Open Items - nothing new
Ongoing update:
Grants- Gayle Weinstein
Fuel Cell- Gayle Weinstein
Booster Barn- Gayle Weinstein
Tickler file, discuss as updated:  reimbursement a long process
Reimbursement from State for school projects- Tom Landry
January Tax Collection- Report- Tom Landry
19.    Discussion/approval of the Board of Selectmen’s meeting minutes for December 3, 2009/no minutes since this was a special meeting held a week early.
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY DECEMBER 3, 2009, 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM
REVISED
Appointment interviews this meeting (boldface) but no appointment made yet

1.    Pledge of Allegiance/done
2.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Patricia Sullivan as the Town Attorney for a term to expire December 31, 2011/done
3.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Margaret Wirtenberg as Weston’s SWRPA representative for a term to expire December 31, 2011/done
4.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Steve Ezzes to the Board of Finance to fill the vacancy (David Muller) for a term to expire November 15, 2011/done.
5.    Discussion/Interview for reappointment/appointments on the Commission on Aging  for Margaret Anderson; Terry Hully; Susan Moore; Tom Sherman
6.    Discussion/Interview for reappointment on the Building Board of Appeals for David Coprio
7.    Discussion/Interview for reappointment/appointments on the Building Committee for Jack Davidoff; Allen Swerdlowe; Raisa Kendall
8.    Discussion/Interview for reappointment/appointments on the Conservation Commission for Howard Aibel; David Rosenberg; Robert Turner; Joseph Pachman; Cathy Minter
9.    Discussion/Interview for reappointment/appointments on the Historic District Commission for Paul Deysenroth; Carole Balwin
10.    Discussion/Interview for appointment on the Historic District Commission as an alternate for Stuart Mather Gibson III
11.    Discussion/Interview for reappointment/appointments on the Library Board for Victor EscandonMarilyn Parker; Amy Sanborn; Denis Toner
12.    Discussion/ Interview for reappointment/appointments on the Parks and Recreation Commission for Eric Albert; PJ Dodge; Nancy Babyak; David Juneau; Robert Uzenoff
13.    Open Items:
Ongoing update:
Grants- Gayle Weinstein/DUI grant received, $45,000
Fuel Cell- Gayle Weinstein/no news
Booster Barn- Gayle Weinstein/no news
Tickler file, discuss as updated...
Reimbursement from State for school projects- Tom Landry/no news
January Tax Collection- Report- Tom Landry/previous month no problem
14.    Discussion/approval of the Board of Selectmen’s meeting minutes of November 19, 2009 and Executive Session meeting minutes of November 19, 2009/done



SPECIAL SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2009, 7:15PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Executive Session- Palmiero Heart & Hypertension claim- Scott Williams, Maher and Williams/dolne no decision annolunced


SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2009, 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance/done
2.    Discussion/decision regarding Board of Selectmen ground rules/F.O.I. packet; agenda set by Monday posted next day, we think that is what we heard, so that members of the Board can be up on matters and then have quicker meetings;  public comment in Woody's "tradition" desired to be continued.
3.    Accept the resignation of David Muller from the Board of Finance effective November 10, 2009/done.
4.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Sherwood W. Bliss as a Moderator for a term to expire December 31, 2013/done
5.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Debbie Rehr  to fill the vacancy (Marilyn Parker) as an alternate on The Board of Assessment Appeals for a term to expire December 31, 2013/done.
6.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Deirdre Doran to fill the vacancy (Susan Briggs) on the Library Board for a term to expire December 31, 2013/done.
7.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Anne Hunt to fill the vacancy (Tom Loeb) on the Library Board for a term to expire December 31, 2013/done.
8.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Mark Harper as the Animal Control Officer for a term to expire December 31, 2010/done
9.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Rack Gleason as the Building Inspector for a term to expire December 31, 2013/done
10.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of John Pokorny as the Fire Marshal for a term to expire December 31, 2011/done
11.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Michael Ferullo as the Emergency Management Director for a term to expire December 31, 2011/done
12.    Discussion/decision regarding an amendment to the Fuel Efficient Vehicle Ordinance- Martin Strasmore/Public Hearing set for Jan. 7, 2010 at 7pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room
13.    Discussion/decision regarding an amendment to the Tax Relief for the Elderly Ordinance- Charity Nichols/Public Hearing Jan. 7, 2010 at 7:15pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room
14.    Discussion/decision regarding schedule of Selectmen’s meetings for 2010. first and third Thursdays at 7:30pm except for February 25 for the second meeting that month.
15.    Discussion/decision regarding the budget review schedule 2010-11/did not get a copy
16.    Discussion/decision regarding the Town Hall Holiday Schedule for 2010/same holidays as last year
17.    Discussion/decision regarding changing the date of the December 17, 2009 Board of Selectmen’s meeting/changed the time to 8:30pm.
18.    Discussion/decision regarding goals of the Board of Selectmen/come back with ideas..
19.    Open Items/see list above.
20.    Discussion/approval of the Board of Selectmen’s minutes of November 5, 2009/approved with two abstentions
21.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting



SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2009, 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance 
2.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Andi Luciano Fine to fill the vacancy (Christine Fulton) on the Commission for the Arts for a term to expire June 30, 2010.
3.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Nancy McCormick to the Westport/Weston Health District for a term to expire December 31, 2012
4.    Discussion/decision regarding moving Roland Poirier as an alternate on the Historic District Commission to fill the vacancy of ( Pat Powers) for a term to expire December 31, 2010
5.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Dave Ungar, Ernie Albin, Paula Pendleton, Mark A R Cooper, Broderick Corey Attra, Sally Harold and Brian Thompson to the Water Quality Management Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2011
6.    Discussion regarding Fuel Cell- Don Gary
7.    Discussion/decision regarding the Staples Guardian Fund- Ann Malin
8.    Discussion/decision regarding year end transfers for fiscal year 2008-2009.-Rick Darling
9.    Discussion/decision regarding the Food Pantry- Stephan Grozinger and Glenn Major
10.    Discussion/decision regarding an amendment to the Fuel Efficient Vehicle Ordinance- Martin Strasmore
11.    Discussion/decision regarding and amendment to the Tax Relief for the Elderly Ordinance.
12.    Discussion/decision regarding proposal to amend the existing gift policy-Woody Bliss
13.    Discussion/decision regarding EECBG grant application authorization-Tom Landry
14.    Request for property tax refunds - Total = $9,470.38
15.    Open Items
16.    Discussion/approval of the Board of Selectmen’s minutes of October 15, 2009



SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY OCTOBER 15, 2009, 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance/done
2.    Accept the resignation of Susan Briggs from the Library Board effective October 1, 2009/done
3.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Jeff Drobner to fill the vacancy (Dr. Charles Morgan) on the Commission for Children and Youth for a term to expire December 31, 2012./done

4.    Discussion/ decision regarding Janney Montgomery Scott LLC as a depository for the Town of Weston.- Carolyn Frzop/done after Board of Finance modified request.
5.    Discussion/decision regarding Lachat- Lachat committee/to complete estimates for full and partial renovation.
6.    Discussion/decision regarding proposal from Weston for Fiscal Responsibility/present options for secret ballot on budget discussed.
7.    Discussion/decision regarding the Food Pantry- Stephan Grozinger/to be approved at next meeting after many details worked out.
8.    Discussion/decision regarding a controlled Deer hunt at the Weston Transfer Station- Mark Harper/OK'd plus Fromson-Strassler and Belknap for bow hunting and only after OK from Wilton.
9.    Discussion/decision regarding possible amendment to the Fuel Efficient Vehicle Ordinance/long discussion no decision
10.  Discussion/decision regarding proposal to amend existing gift policy.
11.  Open Items:  rep;orts on Booster Barn and a "tickler" to remind thermselves of Fuel Cell discussion at the Building Committee
12.   Discussion/approval of the minutes of the Board of Selectmen’s meetings of August 13, September 3rd, September 30, 2009 and the Special Board of Selectmen’s meeting of October 2nd, 2009/OK.
13.   Executive Session- If necessary - no Exec Session but not "legal" because notice incorrect.


NOTE:  revised agenda (item two removed)
SPECIAL SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2009, 7:30PM

TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance /done
2.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Jeff Drobner to fill the vacancy (Dr. Charles Morgan) on the Commission for Children and Youth for a term to expire December 31, 2012.
3.    Discussion/decision regarding the Food Pantry/continued to the next meeting for a decision - suggestion to form an LLC for the Food Pantry and a 30 year lease on town property - by the Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, in behalf of the Food Pantry and the Police Department.
4.    Discussion/decision regarding progress on developing background information for special revenue, enterprise and private trust funds.- Tom Landry/done and continuing.
5.    Request for property refund:  Total = $11,947.78/done         
6.    Open Items - Booster Barn on hold (infrastructure in);  Fuel Cell project at DPUC and CL&P for discussions.
7.    Discussion/approval of the minutes of the Board of Selectmen’s meetings and the Special Board of Selectmen’s minutes/done.
8.    Executive Session- Contract Negotiations Dispatch and Highway Department


SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2009, 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance
2.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Gary Betsworth to the Commission for the Arts for a term to expire June 30, 2011
3.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of James Jamieson to the Beautification Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2013
4.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Rev. Bernard Wilson and Rabbi Levi Stone as Weston’s Police Chaplin for a term to expire June 7, 2011
5.    Request for property tax refunds - Total: $38,056.88
6.    Open Items
7.    Discussion/approval of the minutes of the July 23, and August 13, 2009 minutes of the Board of Selectmen’s meeting
8.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting
Executive Session –Contract negotiations- Town Administrator


SPECIAL SELECTMEN’S MEETING
AGENDA, FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2009 11:00AM, TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

Discussion/decision regarding a supplemental appropriation of $9,052 for a C L&P feasibility study to provide a design and an estimate of the total cost to combine the Weston High School and Weston Middle School electrical circuits into a single meter/unanimlous approval.

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2009, 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance/done ("About Town" asked to lead the pledge for the first time in 8 years)
2.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Eric Albert to fill the vacancy (Pat Kane) on the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2009/done
3.    Discussion/decision regarding an appointment for the Board of Ethics for a term to expire December 31st, 2009. Candidates are Harriette Heller and Juri Tatsuuma-Garone/Harriet Heller.
4.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Peter Catucci, Valerie Mason and Margaret Brooks to the Commission for the Arts for a term to expire June 30, 2011/done.
5.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Cynthia Williams to the Beautification Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2013/done
6.    Discussion/decision regarding  CL&P preliminary application for joining the Weston Middle School and Weston High School under one meter/to be considered at a Special Meeting on September 11 at 11am;  to go the the Boardof Finance first.
7.    Discussion/decision regarding Stonecliff Lane/Selectman Major recused himself - other members opposed making it a town responsibility.
8.    Discussion/decision regarding funding for additional photovoltaic on the Central Office building- Martin Strasmore/ done
9.    Discussion/decision regarding proposed 8-24 application for the Booster Barn/to go to P&Z Monday.
10.    Discussion/decision regarding funding for First Night Westport/Weston/no money given.
11.    Open Items:  Food Pantry, recycling, tax collections, Old Hyde Road repaving.
12.    Discussion/approval of the Board of Selectmen minutes of July 9, 2009 and July 23, 2009/done.
13.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting - Selectperson Weinstein requested a joint meeting of Bd of Ed, Finance and Selectmen prior to the sitting Republican majority leaving office.
14.    Executive Session- Contract negotiation-Town Administrator
  Contract negotiations Police- Rick Phillips

SPECIAL SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY AUGUST 13, 2009, 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM
NOTE:  Revised agenda contains another item: as #9...Discussion/decision regarding a resolution for a Justice Assistance Grant for $30,000 for the police department.

1.    Pledge of Allegiance/done
2.    Executive Session- Ippagunta Court Case/until 8:04pm
3.    Discussion/decision regarding Stonecliff Lane as a public highway- Ken Bernhard and John Conte/Major recused himself - to be continued.
4.    Discussion/interview of Harriette Heller to the Board of Ethics/done.
5.    Accept the resignation of Eileen Buckley as the Republican Registrar of Voters from the Town of Weston effective August 1, 2009/done.
6.    Discussion/interview for the Cemetery Committee- Pamela Bochinski and Stewart Pearl
7.    Discussion/decision regarding members for the Cemetery Committee/done
8.    Discussion/decision regarding a request from Interfaith Housing for $14,853/OK - 2-0 (Weinstein abstained).
9.    Request for property tax refunds, total $10,034.22/done
10.   Open Items - food pantry, FAA, grants (including $90,000 Weston did not personally apply for)
11.   Discussion/approval of the Board of Selectmen minutes of July 9, 2009 and July 23, 2009.
12.   Executive Session- Employment Contract-Labor Negotiations

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY JULY 23, 2009, 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance/done
2.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Dennis Toner to fill the vacancy (Lois Miller) on the Library Board for a term to expire December 31, 2009/done
3.    Discussion/interviews for the Cemetery Committee-Patricia Steiner Heifetz; Benjamin B. Hume; Hal Hutchison; Harold Mathews; Les Wolf; Richard Wolf/7 done, 3 to go.
4.    Discussion/decision regarding the Board of Selectmen considering acquiring Stonecliff Lane as a public highway- John Conte
5.    Update on the Booster Barn project- Peter Figliola/report
6.    Valley Forge Bridge- Discussion/decision regarding approval of grant application for construction- Tom Landry; Update on neighbor notification- John Conte/P&Z Aug. 3, A-2 in progress, apology to town engineer
7.    Open Items
8.    Discussion/approval of the Board of Selectmen minutes of July 9, 2009.
9.    Executive Session- Town Administrator Contract Agreement



SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY JULY 9, 2009, 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance/done prior to Special Town Meeting
2.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Marilyn Parker to fill the vacancy (Bruce Angeli) on the Library Board for a term to expire December 31, 2009/done
3.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Robert Turner to fill the vacancy (Cory Attra) on the Conservation Commission for a term to expire December 10, 2009/done
4.    Discussion/interview with Juri Tatsuuma- Garone for the Board of Ethics/to be continued tp the next meeting.
5.    Discussion/decision regarding response to potential loss of Dial –A- Ride grant in FY09-10 of $16,000- Lois Miller, Commission on Aging/done
6.    Discussion/decision regarding a supplemental appropriation request in the amount of $92,011 for the purpose of pre-payment of a fire truck- Larry Roberts/John Pokorny/done
7.    Public Information meeting regarding Old Hyde Paving Project- Tom Landry/done
8.    Discussion/decision regarding required resolution for Old Hyde paving project funding application- Tom Landry/done
9.    Discussion/decision regarding a gift acceptance of $1,000 from Lone Pine Foundation, Inc. to the Weston Public Library/done.
10.    Discussion/decision regarding the Carbon Monoxide Ordinance/done
11.    Discussion/decision regarding the Emergency and Disaster Planning Ordinance/done.
12.    Discussion/decision regarding a request for $6,230 for the Warm-Up fund- Dawn Egan/Andy Langlois/report given
13.    Discussion/decision regarding the Lachat Homestead Committee/alternatives suggested, no action.
14.    Discussion/decision regarding approval of grant application for Valley Forge Bridge construction- Tom Landry/not done because of Special Town Meeting action
15.    Discussion/decision regarding a supplemental request in the amount of $3,300 to retain Diane Hartman for consulting/educational services through September 30.- Tom Landry/not done
16.    Discussion/decision regarding stipend for the Finance Director for FY09-10 for services as Treasurer-Tom Landry/done
17.    Update on the Tax Relief programs/total requests under budget
18.    Open Items/Food Pantry and one other item
19.    Discussion/approval of the Board of Selectmen’s minutes of June 4, 2009, Executive Session minutes of June 4, 2009, Public Hearing, June 18, 2009, Carbon Monoxide Ordinance, Public Hearing, June 18, 2009, Emergency and Disaster Planning Ordinance and Board of Selectmen’s minutes of the June 18, 2009 meeting/done.
20.    Executive Session –    Update on DPW Contract Negotiations, C&H Settlement Agreement, Town Administrator Contract Agreement



LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 18th, 2009 at 7:00pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room to consider the following:

Emergency and Disaster Planning Ordinance

Information is available for public inspection in the Selectmen’s office, 56 Norfield Road, Weston, CT.

Dated at Weston, Connecticut May 7, 2009

                        For the Board of Selectmen
                        Woody Bliss, First Selectman
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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 18th, 2009 at 7:15pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room to consider the following:

Carbon Monoxide Ordinance

Information is available for public inspection in the Selectmen’s office, 56 Norfield Road, Weston, CT.

Dated at Weston, Connecticut May 20, 2009

                        For the Board of Selectmen
                        Woody Bliss, First Selectman



NOTE:  Public Hearings above opened and closed with very little comment.
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA

THURSDAY JUNE 18th, 2009, 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance/done
1.b. added - Matthew Kalman, WHS soph. to 2 year term on the Commission for Children andc Youth
2.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Harvey Bellin and Donald Saltzman as Weston’s representatives to the Area Nine Cable Council for a term to expire June 30, 2011/done.
3.    Discussion/decision regarding accepting a gift of a flag and flagpole for Bisceglie Park by the Weston Little League.-Joseph Cina/accepted with thanks!  (To be flown on weekend days)
4.    Discussion/ decision regarding a contribution to the Committee for the Extension of Route 7 (CER7).- Barbara Quincy/$250 voted 2-1 (Gayle "no")
5.    Discussion/decision regarding setting a date for a Special Town Meeting for the Valley Forge Bridge Construction/Special Town Meeting July 9th at 7pm, Town Hall, to override P&Z vote.
6.    Discussion/decision regarding the cemetery committee/will appoint a new committee to meet in the Fall.
7.    Discussion/decision regarding a supplemental appropriation from the 2008-2009 fiscal year, for the purpose of meeting an expected Town operating 2008-09 budget deficit/done.
8.    Discussion/decision regarding a supplemental appropriation from the 2008-09 fiscal year, to meet the expected OPEB supplemental funds needed for 2009-2010/done
9.    Discussion/decision regarding supplemental appropriation from fiscal year 2009-2010 to settle C&H lawsuit/done.
10.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Rick Darling as the Town of Weston’s Treasurer for a term to expire June 30, 2011/done
11.    Open Items - Food Pantry looking more positive;  FAA - Atty Gen. Blumenthal in charge and paying the bills now - may go to the Supreme Court if we have to.
12.    Discussion/approval of the Board of Selectmen’s minutes of June 4, 2009 and executive session minutes of June 4, 2009/not done
13.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting/no
14.    Executive Session- Contract Negotiation, Town Administrator/Observer didn't stay.

SPECIAL SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY JUNE 4th, 2009, 7.00PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

Executive Session-Litigation- Jason A. Buchsbaum, Fletcher Thompson Settlement- Monte Frank, Contract Negotiations Police- Rick Phillips, Food Pantry- Betsy Peyreigne and Matt Brodacki/last item removed

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA (revised - added #7)
THURSDAY JUNE 4th, 2009, 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance/done
2.    Accept the resignation of Robert A. Morse Jr. from ZBA effective immediately/done
3.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Marcia Bittner to the Southwestern Regional Tourism District (dba Fairfield County/ Connecticut Tourism District) for a term to expire June 30, 2012/done
4.    Discussion/decision regarding request from the Warm-Up fund for $6,230 –Dawn Egan/to be done next meeting.
5.    Discussion/decision regarding a memorandum of understanding between Connecticut Innovations, Inc. as administrators of The Connecticut Clean Fund and the Town of Weston.- Woody Bliss/approved
6.    Discussion/ decision regarding driveway variance 84 Lyons Plain Road, Jonas Wilson/waived
7.    Discussion/decision regarding adoption of nondiscrimination policy relative to Police Activities Grant/ok
8.    Discussion/decision regarding Old Hyde Paving Grant Resolution- Tom Landry/for next meeting on June 18 (7:25pm) because it needs a Public Hearing
9.    Discussion/decision regarding Treasurer/Finance Director Protocols- Tom Landry/done
10.    Request for property tax refunds: Total $1,248.96/done
11.    Open Items - Firehouse grant for 25-40% a possibility by August
12.    Discussion/approval of the Special Board of Selectmen’s meeting minutes of May 20, 2009. and the Public Hearing of May 20, 2009/done
13.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting
LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, May 20th, 2009 at 7:15pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room to consider the following:

Driveway Variance
Jonas Wilson
84 Lyons Plain Road
Weston, CT 06883

Information is available for public inspection in the Selectmen’s office, 56 Norfield Road, Weston, CT.

Dated at Weston, Connecticut May 7, 2009.

                        For the Board of Selectmen
                        Woody Bliss, First Selectman

NOTE:  Variance to the Driveway Ordinance; Public Hearing comes first, at 7:15pm - see Public Notice above.

SPECIAL SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY MAY 20, 2009 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance
2.    Discussion/decision regarding the resignation of Lois Miller from the Weston Public Library Board effective June 1, 2009
3.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Matthew Kalmans as a youth commissioner to the Commission for Children and Youth for a term to expire June 30, 2011
4.    Discussion/decision regarding the Carbon Monoxide Ordinance
5.    Discussion/decision regarding controls and procedures accompanying combined Treasurer/ Finance Director Position.
6.    Discussion/decision regarding review of special revenue, enterprise and private purpose trust funds.
7.    Request for property tax refund- Total $4,790.19
8.    Open Items List (see May 7 report below for "open items")
9.    Discussion/approval of the minutes of the Board of Selectmen’s meeting of May 7, 2009
10.    Executive Session- Labor Negotiations and Contract Negotiation


NOTE:  Variance to the Driveway Ordinance Public Hearing comes first, at 7:15pm/not held because of fault in the notice itself (wrong number on Lyons Plain).
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA

THURSDAY MAY 7th, 2009, 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance/done
2.    Executive session- Fletcher Thompson settlement- Monte Frank/action taken after, after adding action item to the agenda - 3-0 to agree on settlement (no numbers yet).
3.    Discussion/decision regarding setting a public hearing date for reviewing section 4 of the Land Use Ordinance- Tracy Kulikowski/no need for p[ublic hearing, 2 year renewal given.
4.    Discussion/decision regarding an increase in Building Use Fees- Rack Gleason/raised to $11 per 1000sq.ft.
5.    Discussion/decision regarding authorization to submit 8-24 application to P&Z and a flood zone development permit application to P&Z for Valley Forge Road Bridge- Tom Landry/OK for Joint Public Hearing for P&Z and Conservation to review this.
6.    Discussion/decision regarding Kids in Crisis- Michael Ferguson/approved but must take $68,000 plus to Board of Finance.
7.    Discussion/decision regarding cell tower consideration at Morehouse Farm Park- Tom Landry/discussion
8.    Discussion/decision regarding  Emergency and Disaster Planning Ordinance and setting a date for a public hearing –Woody Bliss/June 18 at 7pm, Town Hall.
9.    Discussion/decision regarding community service/volunteerism- Gayle Weinstein
10.    Discussion/decision regarding interest rate for deferments – Woody Bliss/will stay the same.
11.    Open Items list
12.    Discussion/approval of the minutes of the Special Board of Selectmen’s meeting of February 4, 2009; Board of Selectmen’s meeting of April 2, 2009 and April 21, 2009 and Executive Session minutes  of April 27, 2009/done.
13.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting.

SPECIAL SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY APRIL 21ST, 2009 7:00PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance/done
2.    Discussion/decision regarding setting a date for a public hearing for a driveway variance for 88 Lyons Plain Road/May 7, 2009 at 7:15pm.
3.    Request for property tax refunds/done
4.    Report on status of grant efforts under the stimulus package/discussion of possibilities
5.    Open Items/ no discussion
6.    Executive Session- Contract Negotiation


SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY APRIL 2nd, 2009 8:00PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance/done
2.    Discussion/decision regarding the renting of spare capacity on the athletic facilities such as the artificial turf fields and tennis courts- Woody Bliss/long policy discussion.
3.    Discussion/decision regarding setting a date for a Public Hearing for the Emergency and Disaster Planning Ordinance – Woody Bliss/not ready yet
4.    Discussion/decision regarding Voting Methodology at the Annual Town Budget Meeting- Woody Bliss/may not be necessary because of Board of Finance cut.
5.    Discussion/decision regarding the date for the April 23rd and the May 21st  Selectmen’s meetings/April 21 at 7pm before the ATBM and May 20 at 7:30pm
6.    Discussion/decision regarding Board of Finance recommended budgets/further discussion after ATBM but before the summer among Finance, Education and the Selectmen  thought a good idea.
7.    Discussion/decision regarding setting a date for an executive session meeting with Steve Patton regarding proceeding with LaChat/April 27 at 7:30 or April 29 at 4pm.
8.    Discussion/decision regarding the recommendations made by the accountants in the January 30th report – Tom Landry/done
9.    Open Items
10.    Approval/discussion of the Board of Selectmen’s meeting minutes of March 5, 2009 and March 19, 2009/done.
11.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting/Building Committee proposal for $9,600 feasibility study for fuel cell plus $600 cost of access to fuel use data approved subject to Board of Education OK and Board of Finance OK.
12.    Executive Session- Contract Negotiation for AFSCME Council 4, Weston Town Union Employees Local 866 and Police Chief’s compensation.


SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY MARCH 19, 2009 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance/done
2.    Accept the resignation of Joseph Pachman from the Ivy Moore Cottage Committee effective immediately/done with explanation of mold issue.
3.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of William O. Kimberly as an alternate to the Historic District Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2013/done.
4.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Richard Wolf to the Building Committee for a term to expire April 1, 2011/done
5.    Discussion/decision regarding Fairfield County Greenscape Initiative. –Lisa Shufro/discussion and support for issue but not official sponsorship
REVISED AGENDA INCLUDES Presentation/status report on Alternative Energy Subcommittee/update of where AES is - 30 days they will return with proposal.
6.    Presentation regarding the Census- Mariastella Fischer/done
7.    Discussion/decision regarding CL&P tree trimming/done.
8.    Discussion/decision regarding setting a date for a Public Hearing for Emergency and Disaster Planning and Response Ordinance/at first meeting in May - more to come after Town Attorney and departments review it.
9.    Request for property tax refunds: done

Grand Slam Tennis        $1042.57
Connor H. Stoddard          $257.64
Mercedes Benz Financial      $1,105.97
VW Credit Leasing LTD      $566.55
Toyota Financial Services      $537.20
Honda Financial Services         $370.24
Christopher Laico          $165.39
Daimler Chrysler Financial      $116.33
Volkswagen Credit            $96.33
Total              $4,258.22

10.    Open Items/continuation of discussion of whether there can be a machine vote at ATBM.
11.    Discussion/approval of the Board of Selectmen special meetings for February 5, 2008 and February 12, 2009/done
12.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting
13.    Executive Session- Contract Negotiations


SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY MARCH 5, 2009 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance/done
2.    Discussion regarding the current reassessment-Ken Whitman/interesting and long discussion - March 20th deadline for filing appeal with BAA (Board of Assessment Appeals)
3.    Discussion/decision regarding authorization for the First Selectman to execute a Certified Resolution, Nondiscrimination Certification and Grant Contract submitted by the State of Connecticut,  Connecticut State Library Board for the Historic Document Preservation Grant for $5,000/done.
4.    Discussion regarding the Economic Stimulus Package- Gayle Weinstein/done
5.    Open Items - here is where is got very interesting!!!  First Selectman reported on follow-up on a number of issues (CODE RED, recycling, nothing new on Food Pantry, FAA, FEMA)
6.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting - and was there ever!!!  First Selectman reported on budgets arouond the region;  then Selectmen asked about the FORUM editorial subject (ATBM and secret ballot on budget) PROCEDURE FOR TOWN MEETING is how the discussion was described...
7.    Discussion/approval of the Board of Selectmen’s meeting of February 3, 2009/done
8.    Executive Session- Contract Negotiations/we left
a.    Verizon Lease Agreement for Tranfer Station cell tower
b.    AFSCME Town Hall Bargaining Unit
c.    FAI Construction Consultants.


NOTE:  Change in the order of items in a revised agenda...items Valley Forge Bridge, Treasurer moved up...and discussion of the budget (and adoption and forwarding to Board of Finance) moved down.

SELECTMEN'S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance
2.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Naomi Bleifeld to the Historic District Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2013
3.    Discussion/decision regarding a Custodial Agreement between the Town of Weston and Wachovia Bank, National Association.
4.    Board of Selectmen review, vote on and transmit First Selectman’s and Board of Education’s budgets to Board of Finance. 
5.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Susan Moch as Moderator and Robert Uzenoff as Alternate Moderator for the Annual Town Budget Meeting on April 21, 2009.
6.    Discussion/decision regarding proposed final design for Valley Forge Bridge project. David Stock, Maguire Group
7.    Discussion/decision regarding Rick Darling as the Treasurer.
8.    Open items list.
9.    Discussion/approval of the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of January 22, 2009 and Executive Session for February 5, 2009.
10.    Executive Session- Contract Negotiations


SELECTMEN REVIEWED FIRST SELECTMAN'S BUDGET FEBRUARY 3&4: http://www.westonct.gov/media/file/budget2010.pdf

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY JANUARY 22, 2009 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM
Revised agenda to include: Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Helen deKeijzer to the Commission on Aging for a term to expire December 31, 2010

1.    Pledge of Allegiance
2.    Executive Session- C& H Litigation-Ken Bernhard; Heart & Hypertension claim- Scott Williams;
3.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Lou Ellen Bartholmae to fill the vacancy (Helene Weatherill) on the Commission on Aging for a term to expire December 31, 2010.
4.    Discussion/Decision regarding proposed FY07-08 year end line item transfers- Rick Darling.
5.    Request for property tax refunds: Total $2,101.40
6.    Discussion/ decision regarding the open items list
7.    Discussion/approval of the minutes of the Board of Selectmen’s special meeting minutes of October 2, 2008, and Board of Selectmen’s minutes of December 4, 2008 and January 8, 2009.
8.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting


SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY JANUARY 8, 2009 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM


1.    Pledge of Allegiance/done
2.    Executive Session Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance – C& H Litigation;  item added to the agenda announcing that agreement had been reached Selectmen confirmed that no costs either way was the outcomed.
3.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Margaret Brooks to the Commission for the Arts to fill the vacancy (Sonja Ahuja) for a term to expire June 30, 2009/done.
4.    Discussion/decision regarding recycling – Kristin Brown/long discussion re: bags for recycling to get Westonites to recycle more than they now do.
5.    Discussion regarding economic impact on Weston from town organizations that serve our residents and their families/members of all public and volunteer organizations (Food Pantry reported on by others) indicated that increases in need for social services growing rapidly;  "Weston Cares" rep pointed out that budget restraint was the thing he would suggest;  the school budget is 82% of the overall tax liability for Westonites - First Selectman pointed out that annual increases for staff at the schools was 4.5% annually (i.e. each year for three years) according to arbitrator's decision.
6.    Accept the resignation of  Ellen Uzenoff form the School Building Committee effective December 31, 2008/done
7.    Accept the resignation of Jeffery Eglash from the Ethics Committee effective immediately/done
8.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Ernest Albin and Sandy O’Brien to the Commission on Aging for a term to expire December 31, 2010/done
9.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Mark Harper as the Animal Control Officer for a term to expire December 31, 2009/done
10.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Nancy McCormick on the Commission for Children and Youth for a term to expire December 31, 2010/done
11.     Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Lynn  Phillips on the Commission for Children and Youth for a term to expire December 31, 2011/done
12.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Nancy Jennifer Hunt on the Commission for Children and Youth for a term to expire December 31, 2011/done
13.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Rev. Bernard Wilson, Rev. David Feyrer, Teri Gaberman, Betsy Peyreigne, Bert Rosendahl, Hal Matthews and Seth Miller to the Veterans Affairs Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2010/done
14.    Discussion/decision regarding waiving the building permit fee for the Lyons Plain Fire House/since the Town of Weston is paying for half of the project, the balanced of fees due to the Volunteer Fire Department are waived (by a unanimous vote).
15.    Discussion/decision regarding signing the agreement from the Estate of Elizabeth Wardell.?
16.    Request for property tax refunds: Total $3,654.32
17.    Discussion/approval of the Board of Selectmen’s meeting minutes of the November 20, 2008 and Special Board of Selectmen’s meeting minutes of December 2, 200/with one change, done.
18.    Any other business that come properly before the meeting - League Observer left.
19.    Executive Session- Contract Negotiations –Rick Phillips


SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY DECEMBER 4, 2008 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance/done
2.    Discussion/Decision regarding the appointment of Jeffrey Eglash to fill the vacancy (Richard Saltz) on the Police Commission for a term to expire November 10, 2009/done.
3.    Accept the resignation of Daniel Wilder as Weston’s representative from SWRPA effective January 6, 2009.
4.    Discussion/decision regarding Investment Consulting Agreement for other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund- Fiduciary Investment Advisors (F.I.A) Karen Paulson, Ryan Gardner –F.I.A./done
5.    Discussion/decision regarding Municipal Amnesty (1200)/enabling legislation recently approved which, if enacted, could have some impact for the good, if the economic crisis gets worse.
6.    Discussion/decision regarding AT&T-Cingular tenancy on Transfer Station Tower/contract approved
7.    Open Items - amnesty added to list.  Some items removed.
8.    Any other business to properly come before the meeting - discussion of need to discuss social services needs after the turn of the year.
9.    Executive Session- Contract Negotiations- Observer left @8:30pm.
  City Carting
  Weston’s Teachers Contract
  Lyons Plain Fire Station
  Union Negotiations


SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
Board of Selectmen, Board of Finance and Board of Education
Town Hall Meeting Room
Tuesday December 2, 2008, 7:30pm

Revised - NOTE:  the meeting opened at 7:30pm, went into Executive Session (s) and then, at 9:05pm, came back into open session until after 10:30pm to discuss the rest of the agenda.

•    Executive Session- Update mediation status with Fletcher Thompson and C&H Electric- Ken Bernhard and Monty Frank
•    Executive Session-  Report on proposed Teachers Contract Settlement
•    Discussion/decision the outlook for current fiscal year 2008-2009 budget/not bad
•    Discussion/decision regarding the outlook for fiscal year 2009-2010 budget/not bad
•    Discussion/decision regarding the ten year plan and budget starting 2010-2011/not good
•    Discussion/decision regarding the current financial crisis and its implications for Weston and to discuss any actions that we should take/want to involve the public early in the process so that, for example, at SpeakUp there can be some involvement of the community in the process (my interpretatation).

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2008 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance/done
2.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Sam Weyrauch as a student commissioner to the Children and Youth Commission for a term to expire June 30, 2010/done
3.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of David Wilk to the Global Warming Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2010/done
4.    Discussion/decision regarding interviews of Jack W. Beal; Nicholas S. Bell; Robert Machson; Carolyn Armbrust Mulcahey and Dennis Tracey for the Lachat Ad Hoc Advisory Committee. Mark Harper was interviewed at a previous Selectmen’s meeting/after all were interviewed...
5.    Discussion/decision regarding appointment to the Lachat Ad Hoc Advisory Committee/all were viewed as excellent choices, and the Selectmen felt that they should all be involved in this, but the three in bold shown earlier in item #4 were selected as the Town's reps on the joint committee...
6.    Discussion/Decision regarding the Agreement between the Town of Weston and the Weston Fire Department regarding the Lyons Plain Fire House/continuatation needed.
7.    Discussion/decision regarding a resolution to advance not more than $700,000 from the general fund to pay the school and recreation facilities construction project cost which the State of Connecticut is withholding grant funds due the Town in the approximate amount of $837,000 and that the Town’s unreserved general fund be reimburse such advance from the proceeds of the State grant funds.
8.    Discussion/decision regarding a supplemental appropriation of $66,602 for Hurlbutt Elementary School Project No. 157-036 EA/CV- Tom Landry/done
9.    Discussion/decision regarding an ordinance for an Emergency and Disaster Planning and Response.-Woody Bliss/next meeting discussion, then a public hearing on an ordinance in January 2009
10.    Discussion/approval of the minutes of the Board of Selectmen’s meeting of November 6, 2008/done
11.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting/?
12.    Open Items - discussion and elimination of some lingering issues.
13.    Executive Session-  Fletcher-Thompson Mediation Agreement and Town Labor Negotiation/we did not stay


SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA  
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 06, 2008 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM
REVISED

1.    Pledge of Allegiance/done
2.    Discussion/decision regarding interviews for the Cemetery Committee- Marina Coprio/done.
3.    Discussion/decision regarding Youth Services Director- Kristin Ferrera/hired
4.    Discussion/decision regarding the Sterling Planet Agreement- Martin Strasmore/approval of payment
5.    Update on Solid Waste and Recycling- Woody Bliss/more to come
6.    Discussion/decision regarding Culvert Replacement- Gayle Weinstein/approval of policy with some changes
7.    Discussion/decision regarding a supplemental appropriation of $66,602 for the Hurlbutt Elementary School Project No.157-036 EA/CV- Tom Landry/done(???)
8.    Discussion/decision regarding the Budget Review Schedule 2009-2010 /ATBM suggested to be changed to the 21st of April.
9.    Discussion/decision regarding Holiday Schedule for 2009/done
10.    Discussion/decision regarding the Special Board of Selectmen’s meeting on November 13th at 11:45am.-Tom Landry/not done
11.    Discussion/decision regarding a review of current fiscal year budget – Tom Landry/some small changes could be made, but things are going OK
12.    Request for property tax refunds - Total - $5,508.16/done
13.    Discussion/approval of the Board of Selectmen’s meeting minutes of August 7, 2008, public hearings August 7th on Fuel Efficient Vehicles Ordinance and Veterans Tax Relief Ordinance, Selectmen’s meeting minutes September 4, 2008. September 18, 2008, October 2, 2008, public hearing October 6, 2008 and Selectmen’s meeting October 16, 2008/approved with a few changes.  
14.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting/specific items to be noted in future agendas
15.    Executive Session- Labor Negotiations/League observer left


NOTE:  Special Town Meeting at 8pm on Lyons Plains Fire Station takes but a few minutes;  no comments from a full-meeting room - unanimous "yes."
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY OCTOBER 16, 2008 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM


1.    Pledge of Allegiance
2.    Discussion/decision regarding interviews for the Cemetery Committee- Pamela Bochinski, Debbie Dannenbaum, Mark Harper and Richard Wolf/still ned another member.
3.    Discussion/decision regarding interviews for the Lachat Ad Hoc Advisory Committee- Jack Beal; Mark Harper/same.
4.    Discussion/decision regarding update on the Food Pantry- Teri Gaberman and Betsy Peyreigne/OK thanks to Police 501C5, done.
5.    Discussion/decision regarding Town of Weston Policy on Memorial or Honorary Gifts for the Landscape Memorials – Claudia Hahn/done
6.    Discussion/decision regarding hunting in Weston- Mark Harper/at the Transfer Station (55 acres) - toward the rear, wooded are and down the slope to Treadwell neighborhood.
7.    Discussion/decision regarding a resolution to authorize the Town of Weston and the Weston Board of Education to enter into a 3 year tax-exempt lease agreement with Fairfield County Bank for the purchase of technology equipment in the amount of $400,000 at a rate of 4.35%, subject to the approval of the Board of Finance/no new money involved..
8.    Discussion/decision regarding Culvert Replacement- Gayle Weinstein/Town Engineer Conte presented a wrfitten description of how decisions are made now;  discussion with Deepwood Road neighbors.
9.    Discussion/decision regarding the Budget Review Schedule 2009-2010/?
10.    Update on Solid Waste and Recycling- Woody Bliss/?
11.    Request for property tax refunds/done.
12.    Discussion/approval of the Board of Selectmen’s meeting minutes of the August 7, 2008/done we think  
13.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting/first, Sterling Planet contract did not gain a majority;  second, issue of Constitutional Convention - unanimous vote for Selectmen to oppose this ballot question.
14.    Executive Session- If needed/done

SPECIAL SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY OCTOBER 2, 2008 6:00PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM


1.    Discussion/decision regarding staff recommendation to terminate the employment of an employee in the Finance Department, effective immediately/more than three hours of a six-point complaint against an employee in the Finance office, whose lawyer defended actions of said employee, but not to the satisfaction of the Selectmen, who voted 2-0 to dismiss the employee.  The third member of the Board of  Selectmen was asked to recuse himself, and he did.

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY OCTOBER 2, 2008 7:30PM (began at 9:20pm)
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance/done previously
2.    Accept the resignation of Cory Attra from the Conservation Commission effective immediately/done.
3.    Discussion/decision regarding interviews for the Cemetery Committee- Pamela Bochinski, Debbie Dannenbaum, Mark Harper and Richard Wolf/not taken up.
4.    Discussion/decision regarding Town of Weston Policy on Memorial or Honorary Gifts for the Landscape Memorials – Claudia Hahn/not taken up
5.    Discussion/decision regarding the Food Pantry – Teri Gaberman and Betsy Peyreigne/a site on Town property in the Historic District to house a manufactured trailer/shed (funds to be raised privately, we think--permission to do that is what was being sought and we think we heard it given [Historic District Chair. was present]).
6.    Discussion/decision regarding Policy Criteria for Culvert Replacement.- Woody Bliss/discussion about culvert policy for the town.
7.    Update on the Bleachers and Booster Barn/see our report on the Building Committee from Wednesday night.
8.    Discussion/decision regarding legal services from Cohen and Wolf/contract now to be approved.
9.    Discussion/decision regarding MOA between the State of CT. Dept. of Emergency Management & Homeland Security and the Town of Weston, located in DEMHS Region 1, regarding State use of funding granted by the Department of Homeland Security/done.
10.    Discussion/decision regarding Sterling Planet Sales Agreement- Woody Bliss/no decision
11.    Update on Solid Waste and Recycling- Woody Bliss/not given
12.    Request for property tax refunds/done
13.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting/added to the agenda a brief discussion of reigning in spending for this as well as next year.
14.    Executive Session- If needed/not


SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance
2.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Valerie Mason to the Commission for the Arts for a term to expire June 30, 2009/done
3.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Neil Horner to fill the vacancy (Sharon Shattuck) on the Historic District Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2011/done.
4.    Discussion/decision regarding the request from interfaith housing for $14,853- Peter Powell/done, 2-1 vote
5.    Discussion/decision regarding a resolution to participate in the FFY 2009 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program/done.
6.    Discussion/decision regarding legal services from Cohen and Wolf/postponed toi next meeting.
7.    Request for property tax refunds:  $18,681.76/done
8.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting:  three items
       a.  food pantry
       b.  time and dates for Public Hearing (Monday Oct. 6 at 7:30pm, Town Hall) on Lyons Plains Fire House, Special Town Meeting (Thursday October 16 at 8pm, tent. WMS cafeteria)
       c.  Bd of Selectmen employee matter, Oct. 2 at 6pm (Town Hall)
7.    Executive Session- If needed

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 04, 2008 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM


1.    Pledge of Allegiance
2.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Paul Deysenroth to fill the vacancy (Eileen Lawrence) to the Historic District Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2009/done.
3.    Accept the resignation of Richard Saltz from the Police Commission effective September 1, 2008/done.
4.    Discussion of Town’s legal obligation regarding culvert replacement/none.
5.    Presentation of final report on Select Committee on Legal Review.
6.    Discussion/decision regarding Lyons Plain Fire House –Curtis Gunn/favorable - three year agreement for the Town to pay $900,000 total toward the construction of a new Lyons Plains Firehouse;  Special Town Meeting for this purpose to come, preceded by a Public Hearing a week or two prior.
7.    Discussion/decision regarding First Night- Denise Torv/OK'd $7500.
8.    Discussion/decision regarding the Booster Barn and Bleachers/Selectmen unanimously agree to upfront $513,000 to private parties (Boosters, etc.) as a Special Appropriation.
9.    Discussion/decision regarding a Cooperative Agreement for Lachat- W. Glenn Major/to advertise for new members.
10.    Discussion/Decision regarding mission statement for the Cemetery Committee- Gayle Weinstein/to advertise for new members.
11.    Discussion/decision regarding Fairfield’s recommendation to the State Traffic Commission concerning removing the “1967 through truck prohibition” on Rte 136 in Easton, Fairfield and Westport.  This item was taken out of order since Fuel Effcient Cars had public present to listen.
12.    Discussion/decision regarding Fuel Efficient Vehicles Ordinance/2-1 vote in favor of limited tax benefit (only new cars).  LWV Observer left at this point.
13.    Request for property tax refunds-
14.    Discussion/approval of the minutes of the Board of Selectmen’s meetings of April 3, 2008, May 22, 2008, Special Meeting May 27, 2008, June 19, 2008, Executive Session June 19, 2008, Special Meeting July 2, 2008 and Special Meeting July 15, 2008.
15.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting
16.    Executive Session- If needed


PUBLIC HEARINGS ON VETERANS' TAX RELIEF ORDINANCE AND FUEL EFFICIENT VEHICLE ORDINANCE, Thursday, August 7, 2008, Town Hall Meeting Room, 7pm/lasted 45 minutes,  a dozen speakers.

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY AUGUST 7, 2008 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance
2.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Claudia Hahn and Lyette Segerdahl to the Beautification Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2012/done.
3.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Marin Strasmore, Kassandra Strasmore,Alison Martin (declined), David Weber and Diedre Doran to the Global Warming Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2010/done.
4.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Eric Bell, Larry Cass, Robert Kaiko, Michael O’Brien and P.J. Sacchetta to the Insurance Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2010/done.
5.    Accept the resignation of Sharon Shattuck from the Historic District Commission effective August 7, 2008/done.
6.    Discussion/decision regarding purchase of code red reverse 911 emergency notification system- Mike Ferullo/we think this was OK'd
7.    Discussion/decision regarding recommended appointment of John Ojarovsky to the position of Communication Center Director /done
8.    Discussion/decision regarding Deep Wood Road- John Conte, Pay Darling from Tectonic Engineering & Surveying Consultant PC/discussion, no decision
9.    Discussion/decision regarding culvert installation #4 Kettle Creek Road._ John Conte /discussion, no decision
10.    Update on Booster Barn and Bleachers – Peter Figliola/well received; target date for I-beam 750 seat bleachers this season;  booster barn design and review and possible Town Meeting in time for Spring season use.
11.    Discussion/decision regarding recommendation from the Beautification Committee on memorials on the Town Hall and Library Campus/come back with recommendations
12.    Discussion/decision regarding the Mission Statement for the Lachat Committee- Glenn Major / next meeting more on this
13.    Discussion/Decision regarding the Mission Statement for the Cemetery Committee.-Gayle Weinstein/same as above
14.    Discussion/decision regarding Veterans’ Tax Relief Ordinance/OK'd
15.    Discussion/decision regarding Fuel Efficient Vehicle Ordinance/details to come, but approval of modified program likely next meeting..
16.    Discussion/decision regarding proposed landfill cell tower lease agreement with AT&T/some stremgthening needed for another carrier, but this one and maybe another on the horizon..
17.    Discussion/decision regarding contract approval for High School Auditorium- Carlson Construction/approved.
18.    Discussion/decision regarding approval of insurance brokerage services contract with USI Connecticu/we missed this onet.
19.    Discussion/decision regarding contract award for Town Hall Roof replacement/approved unanimously-work to begin in September.
20.    Discussion/approval of the minutes of the Board of Selectmen’s meetings of Special Meeting May 27, 2008, June 19, 2008 and Executive Session June 19, 2008/not done,
21.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting/next Board of Selectmen to be a Special Meeting Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 7:30pm
22.    Executive Session- Litigation- Ken Bernhard, Police Chief Contract
23.    Discussion/decision regarding Police Chief’s Contract/Chief Troxell contract approved


SPECIAL SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY JULY 15, 2008 8:00PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM -

1.    Executive Session/until almost 10pm
a.    Discussion regarding Palmiero Heart & Hypertension claim- Scott Williams, Maher and Williams-
b.    Discussion regarding Historic District legal option
c.    Pending Claim by the Town of Weston

2.    Pledge of  Allegiance
3.    Accept the resignation of Helene Weatherill from the Commission on Aging and Library Board effective immediately/done
4.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Raisa Kendall to fill the vacancy (Steve Ezzes) on the Building Committee for a term to expire April 1, 2009/done--2-0 with one abstention.
5.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Lincoln Briggs, Elayne Demby, Steven Ezzes, David Fleming, Douglas Olin, Dennis Tracey, III and Keith Watanabe to the Select Committee on Legal Review for a term to expire September 30, 2008/3 month extension OK'd.
6.    Discussion/decision regarding Board options in response to Historic District Commission decision regarding Town Hall Roof Replacement/no action taken.
7.    Resolution authorizing the First Selectman to negotiate and execute all necessary Agreement/Contract documents on behalf of the Town of Weston with the Department of Transportation of the State of Connecticut and to affix the corporate seal/done (making it specific to grant funding for Dial-a-Ride).
8.    Discussion/decision regarding changes to the Veteran’s Tax Relief/public hearing the same day as fuel efficient car exemption.
9.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting.

SPECIAL SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY JULY 2, 2008 7:00PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance
2.    Discussion/decision regarding presentation of an outdoor movie for the Town over Labor Day weekend/favorable reception - done.
3.    Discussion/decision regarding application to the Historic District for the Town Hall Roof/Selectmen unanimously vote for asphalt shingles.
4.    Discussion/decision regarding the Cemetery Committee/discussion - "mission statement" for new Committee to be prepared for next meeting.
5.    Discussion/decision regarding the proposed Fuel Efficient Vehicle Ordinance/with one change to be set for Public Hearing in August.
6.    Discussion/decision regarding the mission statement for the Lachat Committee/not discussed
7.    Discussion/decision regarding a supplemental appropriation for the FAA redesign/done.
8.    Discussion/decision regarding MERS Agreement/done
9.    Request for property tax refunds:  done
10.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting/First Selectman reports that food pantry at Norfield Church site will have to be relocated.   No discussion allowed of an item not specifically on the agenda at a Special Meeting (F.O.I.  telephone OK on this)
11.    Executive Session- Police Chief Contract/we left to attend the Historic District Commission.
12.    Discussion/decision regarding Police Chief Contract

    The Selectmen will be attending the Historic District Commission Meeting in the Library Community Room at approximately 8:30pm/results of that Historic District Commission Public Hearing was a 4-0 vote with one abstention to reject the Selectmen's proposal for asphalt shingles on the old section of Town Hall (closest to the road).

SPECIAL SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY JUNE 19, 2008 7:00PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM


•    Executive Session – Discussion/decision regarding C&H Electric Claim, and Potential Pipe and Power (National Grange) settlement. (Both are school construction project related)- Monte Frank, Cohen and Wolf.


SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY JUNE 19, 2008 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance
2.    Accept the resignation of Sonja Ahuja from the Commission for the Arts effective June 30, 2008/done.
3.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Christine Lomuscio to the Commission for the Arts for a term to expire June 30, 2010/done.
4.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Donna May Robinson to the Commission for the Arts for a term to expire June 30, 2010/done.
5.    Discussion/decision regarding the Town of Weston and Nature Conservancy development of Lachat- Steve Patton/new Committee to be appointed and plan for Nature Conservancy office at main house, visitors center in back barn and some parking, with Pent Road area only used for parking large vehicles waiting for groups.
6.    Discussion/decision regarding ordinance on alternative energy/how to make use of new legislation in assessment process to encourage alternative energy systems to be investigated.
7.    Discussion/decision regarding an ordinance on property tax on fuel efficient automobiles getting 40 miles or more to the gallon/69 such vehicles in Weston.
8.    Discussion/decision regarding the Agreement for Paramedic Services between Norwalk Hospital, the Town of Wilton and the Town of Weston/done.
9.    Discussion about the proposed conclusions and recommendations from the Legal Review Committee- Legal Review Committee-Dennis Tracey/7 point recommendation  giving high marks to Cohen & Wolf - as the Monitor heard it, live;  final report will be in writing without reference to specific contracts:
  • Overall quality:  first rate, flexible
  • Rates:  OK compared to other towns
  • Recommendation:  Town Att'y relationship be reviewed every three years by a similar procedure
  • In-house attorney model:  for much larger town, NOT in our interest
  • Improvements:  role of town att'y should be increased as a "risk manager" and should be consulted earlier in the process;  more coordination with Boards & Commissions; review and control of billing;  on the town side, any other legal or consulting help that may run $10,000 should be reviewed by Town Attorney;  Town Att'y should read minutes of boards and commissions to keep up with issues.
  • Formalize process: more detail in invoice review, checks and balances with Town Administrator;  quarterly report by Town Attorney/or about the Town Att'y
  • Advice:  if Selectmen do not want to follow Town Attorney's recommendation, they should specifically vote to do that.

10.    Discussion/decision regarding proposed indemnification for CL&P on Cartbridge pole and wire relocation/done.
11.    Discussion/decision regarding proposed agreement with several employees regarding MERS prepayment/done - plan for 4 employees uniform in approach and will be finalized very soon.
12.    Approval of the minutes of the April, 24, 2008, May 8, 2008, June 3, 2008 meetings and June 3, 2008 public hearing/done.
13.    Any other business to properly come before the meeting/Dave Coprio reappointed to Building/School Bldg Comm to 2010.
14.    Executive Session- Contract Negotiation - Selectmen may very well act after this executive session (but the monitor did not stay).

SPECIAL SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY JUNE 3, 2008 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM


1.    Pledge of Allegiance
2.    Accept the resignation of Carl Filsinger and Nancy Mehos from the Commission for Children and Youth effective immediately/done
3.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of  Lynn B. Phillips to fill the vacancy of (Carl Filsinger) on the Commission for Children and Youth for a term to expire December 31, 2008/done
4.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Tara Tanzer to fill the vacancy of (Nancy Mehos) on the Commission for Children and Youth for a term to expire December 31, 2008/done
5.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Dave Coprio, Joseph Fitzpatrick and Don Gary to the Building Committee for a term to expire April instead of June 30, 2010/Fitzpatrick, Gary OK, Coprio to be run by the DTC.
6.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Dave Coprio, Joseph Fitzpatrick, Don Gary and Allen Swerdlowe to the School Building Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2009/done - April instead.
7.    Discussion/decision regarding the one year renewal of the support service fee, Section 4 of the Ordinance Regulating Land Use Fees/done.
8.    Discussion/decision regarding the Town Hall Roof/at next Selectmen's meeting (June 19) decision of whether to return to Historic District Committee will be made;  in addition, architect of Town Hall addition will be brought in at his request to talk.


SPECIAL BOARD OF SELECTMEN'S MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall Meeting Room
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 7:30pm

Board of Finance will join the Selectmen

1.  Pledge of Allegiance
2.  Discussion/decision regarding Alternate Energy/no decision
3.  Discussion/decision regarding the General Fund Balance/done ($1.100,000 O.P.E.B. and $587,000 Auditorium at W.H.S.)
4.  Discussion/decision regarding calling a Special Town Meeting on June 11, 2008/at 7:30pm in the W.M.S. cafeteria
5.  Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Steven Ezzes as the Moderator for the Special Town Meeting/done
6.  Adjournment


SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA, THURSDAY MAY 22, 2008 7:30PM, TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM
1.    Pledge of Allegiance
2.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Mike Falbo as Weston’s representative on the Southwest Regional EMS Council to fill the vacancy (Mike Lieberman) for a term to expire October 17, 2009/done.
3.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Ken Edgar as an alternate on Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the vacancy (Harriette Heller) for a term to expire November 9, 2010/done
4.    Discussion/decision regarding recommendation to withdraw from SWEROC- Joseph Lametta/report explains that this does not involve hazardous household waste collection, only recycling.
5.    Discussion/ decision regarding the Booster Barn-Brian McMahon/no decision
6.    Discussion/decision regarding Board of Selectmen’s recommendations for General Fund Balance surplus appropriation for Special Town Meeting/no decision.
7.    Discussion/decision regarding a date for a public hearing regarding ordinance regulating land use fees/put off to 7:15pm on June 3 Special Meeting agenda.
8.    Update on Tax Relief Program/senior tax relief report by First Selectmen
9.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting
10.    Executive Session – If needed/not

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY MAY 8, 2008 7:30PM, TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM
1.    Pledge of Allegiance
2.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Sandra Dadik as Weston’s representative to The Southwestern Regional Communications Center Inc. Board of Directors for a term to expire  May 31, 2009/done
3.    Discussion/decision regarding the Board of Selectmen’s recommendations for General Fund Balance surplus appropriation for Special Town Meeting/Special Town Meeting to be on June 12...
4.    Discussion/decision regarding supplemental appropriation request for Town Hall Roof replacement/motion to approve extra costs of replacement and send it to the Board of Finance approved. 
5.    Discussion/decision regarding cemetery/we left to attend the Board of Finance but saw the remainder later, on tape!  Exploration of whether cremations might be placed in a mauselium at Coley Cemetery.
6.    Discussion/approval of the minutes of the Board of Selectmen’s meeting of January 25, February 7, February 28, March 6, March 20, 2008 and  Public Hearing of April 3, 2008/done, with some corrections.
7.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting
8.    Executive Session- Litigation and Contract Negotiation.


SELECTMEN’S Revised MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY APRIL 24, 2008 7:30PM, TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM
1.    Pledge of Allegiance
2.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Peggy Anderson to the Commission on Aging to fill the vacancy (Carlton Anderson) for a term to expire December 31, 2009./done.
3.    Discussion/decision regarding a supplemental appropriation request for replacement of Town Hall Roof. Joe Fitzpatrick/put off until next meeting (May 7 Historic District Committee needs to pass on concept of redoing Town Hall Roof in material different from the original).  Cost of slate questioned, also the need for a roof to last as long as slate if we are to add to Town Hall in the future.
4.    Discussion/decision re:  supplemental for analysis of bridge at Walnut Lane/sent back to consultant
5.    Discussion/decision regarding Kids in Crisis.- Michael Ferguson/full report on past year's activity
6.    Discussion/decision regarding OPEB Trust Fund Ordinance/approved ordinance.
7.    Discussion/decision regarding Selectmen’s meetings for the month of May/we they moved their next meeting to the 8th
8.    Discussion/decision regarding the Agreement for Paramedic Services between Norwalk Hospital, the Town of Wilton and the Town of Weston.- Jon Weingarten
9.    Request for property tax refunds
10.    Discussion/approval of the minutes of the Board of Selectmen’s meeting of January 25, February 7, February 28, March 6, March 20, 2008 and  Public Hearing of April 3, 2008/done.
11.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting/DEMHS "STOCS" boxes grant.  Highly portable, multi-frequency radio system fpr interoperable communications 
12.    Executive session- Update on criminal activity-Litigation- Personnel Issue.



7pm Public Hearing on Tax Relief for the Elderly Ordinance -
2 speakers in favor, none opposed.


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SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY APRIL 3, 2008 7:30PM TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance
2.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Marianne F. Murray to fill the vacancy (Arthur Hahn) as an alternate on the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire November 10, 2009/done.
3.    Accept the resignation of Steven Ezzes from the Building Committee effective immediately/done.
4.    Discussion with Building Committee regarding ongoing projects – Joe Fitzpatrick/Chair. Fitzpatrick, Richard Wolf and Allen Swerdlowe described ongoing projects.  Timing for Special Town Meeting and Public Hearing preceding discussed.
5.    Discussion/decision regarding Weston Sports Group – Brian T. McMahon/discussion; Power Point shown here in pdf version.
6.    Discussion/decision regarding supplemental appropriation for drainage improvements on November Trail – John Conte/fix on Novermber Trail.
7.    Ratification of Selectmen’s actions regarding Police Settlement Agreement/no cost.
8.    Discussion/decision regarding OPEB Trust Fund Ordinance/put off to a later meeting.
9.    Discussion/decision regarding Tax Relief for the Elderly Ordinance/approved.
10.  Executive Session- Report on results of Midtown Garage Case –Ken Bernhard

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SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY APRIL 3, 2008 7:30PM TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM

1.    Pledge of Allegiance
2.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Marianne F. Murray to fill the vacancy (Arthur Hahn) as an alternate on the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire November 10, 2009.
3.    Accept the resignation of Steven Ezzes from the Building Committee effective immediately.
4.    Discussion with Building Committee regarding ongoing projects – Joe Fitzpatrick
5.    Discussion/decision regarding Weston Sports Group – Brian T. McMahon.
6.    Discussion/decision regarding supplemental appropriation for drainage improvements on November Trail – John Conte
7.    Ratification of Selectmen’s actions regarding Police Settlement Agreement.
8.    Discussion/decision regarding OPEB Trust Fund Ordinance
9.    Discussion/decision regarding Tax Relief for the Elderly Ordinance.
10.  Executive Session- Report on results of Midtown Garage Case –Ken Bernhard

7pm Public Hearing on O.P.E.B. Trust Fund first...only one members of the public spoke, but discussion through questioning by the Selectmen got to significant points - First Selectman Woody Bliss on speakerphone from Florida.  Public Hearing closed @ 7:30pm.
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SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY MARCH 20, 2008 7:30PM, TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM
1.    Pledge of Allegiance
2.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Deirdre Doran to the Global Warming Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2008/done.
3.    Presentation to the Town of Weston of a CT. Clean Energy Communities Award from the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund.- Martin Strasmore/done
4.    Discussion/decision regarding the acceptance of a gift of $8,950 from the Gun Club to the Weston Police Department/done.
5.    Discussion of points for the Building Committee to review with the Selectmen/short notice - to be on the agenda April 3.
6.    Any other business to properly come before the meeting/Revson Field discussion (related to review with the Building Committee)
7.    Executive session- Negotiations update (Tom Landry), litigation update (David Monastersky, Howd & Ludorf).

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY MARCH 6, 2008 7:30PM, TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM
1.    Pledge of Allegiance
2.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Jed Ferdinand to fill the vacancy (Charles Finkelstein) on the Conservation Commission for a term to expire December 15, 2011/done.
3.    Discussion/decision regarding a Resolution in support of the Connecticut Municipal Consortium for Fiscal Responsibility/done.
4.    Discussion/decision regarding the Commission on Aging proposal for a Senior Tax Freeze/done with reopening of Public Hearing for review of minor changes (cap on house value) April 3rd..
5.    Discussion/approval of the minutes of the January 17th Board of Selectmen’s meeting/done.
6.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting
7.    Executive Session- Morehouse field impact settlement discussion (Rand McNeil) and heart and hypertension case status. (Tom Landry)

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2008 7:30PM, TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM
1.    Pledge of Allegiance
2.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Steve Ezzes to the Panel of Moderators for a term to expire December 15, 2011.
3.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Helen de Keijzer to fill the vacancy (Ira Kasindorf) on the Commission on Aging for a term to expire December 31, 2008.
4.    Accept the resignation of Arthur Hahn from the Zoning Board of Appeals effective immediately
5.    Discussion/decision with Aquarian Water Company representatives regarding regulatory restrictions for cemetery land acquisition.
6.    Discussion/decision regarding a presentation from CT Municipal Consortium for Fiscal Responsibility-George McLaughlin.
7.    Discussion/decision regarding Commission on Aging proposal for a Senior Tax Freeze
8.    Discussion/decision regarding proposal FY08-09 Capital Budget of $1,396,000 from the Capital Advisory Committee.
9.    Discussion/decision regarding adoption of a Town Ordinance Proposed by the Board of Finance to establish a dedicated Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Account, to be administered consistent with the terms of a proposed OPEB Trust Agreement.- Michael O’Brien, Chairman, Board of Finance.
10.    Discussion/decision regarding requested supplemental appropriation of $52,852 for partial payment of a police employee claim under CT. General Statute Sec. 7-433C (heart & hypertension)- Tom Landry. (expected vote after executive session)
11.    Discussion/approval of the Board of Selectmen’s minutes of January 17, February 12, and February 14, 2008.
12.    Any other business to come properly before the meeting
13.    Executive Session- Heart/Hypertension claim update- Attorney Scott Williams and Morehouse field impact settlement discussion.(Rand McNeil)

SPECIAL SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2008 2PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM
•    Discussion/decision regarding the First Selectman’s Budget

SPECIAL SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2008 9:30 AM
TOWN HALL COMMISSION ROOM
•    Discussion/decision regarding the First Selectman’s Budget/not finished...

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 07, 2008 7:30PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM
1.    Pledge of Allegiance
2.    Discussion/decision regarding the STEAP Grant application for the Historical Society- Hal Shupak
3.    Discussion/decision regarding recommended hire of James M. Pjura., and appointment to the positions of Wetlands Enforcement Officer, and Code Enforcement Officer. Note: Planning and Zoning Commission will then appoint as Zoning Enforcement Officer.
4.    Discussion regarding 2008 Citizen of the Year
5.    Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Susan Moch as the moderator and Robert Uzenoff as the parliamentarian for the Annual Town Budget Meeting on April 21st, 2008.
6.    Request for property tax refunds; Total    $16,883.54
7.    Discussion/decision regarding the Board of Selectmen’s budget
8.    Discussion/decision regarding the Board of Education budget              
9.    Discussion/approval of Special Board of Selectmen’s meetings of January 24, 28 and 31st and Special Town Meeting of January 17th 2008.
10.    Any other business to properly come before the meeting
11.    Executive Session- If needed

Special Board of Selectmen, Monday, Feb. 4, 2008 at 10:30am in the Town Hall Meeting Room
Discussion/decision re: response to the January 31, 2008 Weston Forum's editorial


Special Board of Selectmen, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, 9:30am in the Town Hall Meeting Room
Discussion/decision re: selecting members of the Select Committee for Legal Review.

Special Board of Selectmen cont'd to Monday, January 28, 2008 at 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
After one hour the Board of Selectmen, in accordance with the specific language in the Charter, unanimously voted to dismiss the Director of the Communications Center.

Special Board of Selectmen, Friday, January 25, 2008 at 4pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room
Discussion/decision regarding staff recommendation to terminate employment of Communication Center director immediately/continued to Monday, January 28, 2008 at 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room..

Special Board of Selectmen, Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 11am in the Town Hall Meeting Room

Board of Selectmen, January 17, 2008, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
1.  Interviews with candidates (17) for Select Committee for Legal Review/done - some lawyers some not lawyers.
2.  Discussion/decision re: a supplemental appropriation requested of $325,000 for the design, demolition, and re-construction of Cartbridge/done.
3.  Discussion/decision regarding staff recommendation to award a contract in the amount of $989,495 to complete construction for the demolition and reconstruction of Cartbridge/done.
4.  Discussion/dec ision regarding staff recommendation to award a conract not to exceed amount of $146, 220 for post-design, construction engineering, and inspection services related to the Cartbridge project/done.
5.  Discussion/decision regarding M.E.R.F. retirement program for three employees/several town employees asked to be included for additional years in retirement program and discussion will take place how to prorate payments for years when they did not make payments.
6.  Discussion/decision re: Town Cemetery/First Selectman authorized to speak to Aquarion re: one of the sites.
7.  Discussion/decision re: Veterans' Tax Relief Ordinance/approved.
8.  Discussion/decision re: proposed changes to Tax Relief for the Elderly Ordinance/several suggestions made: 1)interest rate  2)cap on assessment  3)house value  4)asset test (?)  5)Board of Finance should review the concept and possible consequences (Finance Office will run some numbers on possible $800,000 assessments eligible.
9.  Discussion/decision re: minutes of Jan. 3 and the Public Hearing of Jan. 10/approved with minor corrections.
10.Any other business/none
11.Executive Session:  discussion regarding a document that is exempt from F.O.I., Morehopuse Field impact settlement and update on criminal investigation/none held.

Board of Selectmen, January 3, 2008, Town Hall Meeting Room
1.  Discussion/decision re reappointments to the School Building Committee, to April 1, 2008/done--appointments only until April first of this year, when the project should be complete.
2.  Discussion/decision re reappointment to Historic District Commission, Dec. 31, 2011/done.
3.  Discussion/decision re reappointment to Historic District Commission, Dec. 31, 2009/done--after new item added to the agenda accepting the resignation of one members and filling it with another.
4.  Discussion/decision regarding an exception to the Elderly Ordinance/Tax Collector gets guidance re:  how to deal with a particular recipient
5.  Discussion/decision re Police Department supplemental appropriation in the amount of $3900 for the purchase of a security system/gets go-ahead but no new $$..
6.  Discussion/decision re request for $7500 from Westport-Weston First Night/done after history is refreshed re: special appropriations and the budget.
7.  Discussion/decision re minutes Dec. 20, 2007/approved with minor change.
8.  Any other business to properly come before the meeting/Veterans' exemption wording to be finalized before the weekend.
9.  Executive Session - Morehouse Field impact settlement/First Selectman reports on his conversation with F.O.I. officials and was correct in thinking that it was OK to have this session.

Board of Selectmen, December 20, 2007, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
1.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Mark Harper as the Animal Control Officer for a term to expire December 31, 2008/done
2.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Carlton J. Anderson, Terry Hulley and Lois Miller to the Commission on Aging for a term to expire December 31, 2009/done.
3.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Ryan Cornell as an alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals for a term to expire December 31, 2011/done.
4.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Denise Massingale-Lamb, John A. Light III and John A. Negroni to the Board of Ethics for a term to expire December 31, 2009/done.
5.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Lynne M. Langlois to the Historic District Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2012/done.
6.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Sharon Shattuck to the Historic District Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2009/done.
7.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Lynne M. Langlois, Joan Rizzi-Henderson, Johanna Straczek and Helene Weatherill to the Library Board for a term to expire December 15, 2011/done
8.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of  Thomas Failla and Edward Schwarz to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire December 15, 2011/done
9.    Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment Susan Moch and Robert A. Uzenoff to the panel of Moderators for a term to expire December 15, 2011/done
10.  Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Carl D. Bernstein, Carlos R. Mello and Marc A. Butlein to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term to expire December 15, 2011/done.
11.  Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Peter Voulgarakis to Building Board of Appeals for a term to expire December 31, 2012/done
12.  Discussion/decision regarding the reappointment of Neil Coleman to the Westport/Weston Health District for term to expire December 31, 2010/done
13.  Discussion/decision regarding Stamford Hospital request to locate a branch in Norwalk.- Geoff Cole, President Norwalk Hospital/not done
14.  Discussion/decision regarding a local option ordinance to provide Veterans Property Tax Relief  as proposed by the Select Committee on Veteran’s Affairs. Hal Mathews/Public Hearing on Veterans first (7pm), then Elderly Tax Relief abatement, deferral and freeze on January 10, with a decision to be made at January 17th regular meeting after obtaining input from Board of Finance.
15.  Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Margaret Wirtenberg as Weston’s representative to SWRPA for a term to expire December 31, 2009/done.
16.  Discussion/decision regarding the Cemetery Committee report and recommendations/Committee wants Lachat for Town cemetery.
17.  Discussion/decision regarding accepting a gift from the Huisking Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $1,000 to the Weston Library/done.
18.  Discussion/decision regarding the status of the Clean Energy Challenge- Jay Whelan and Martin Strasmore/discussion.
19.  Discussion/decision regarding updates on the Global Warming Committee/need more members.
20.  Discussion/decision regarding creation of a Select Committee for legal review/Selectman Major recused himself;  Mission Statement approved after changes--no text available yet.
21.  Request for property tax refunds: done
22.  Discussion/approval of the Board of Selectmen’s meeting of December 4, 2007/done.
23.  Executive Session- Morehouse field impact settlement - not held due to objection by member of the audience about non-specificity of wording.

NOTE:  Monitor watched this on Channel 79
Special Board of Selectmen, Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 7:30pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room
1.  Discussion/decision, reappointment of Ken Whitman, Assessor (2011)/done.
2.  Discussion/decision, reappointment of Rack Gleason, Building Inspector (2009)/done
3.  Discussion/decision, reappointment of Mike Ferullo, Emergency Management Director (2009)/done
4.  Discussion/deciksion reappointment of John Pokorny as Fire Marshal (2009)/done
5.  Discussion/decision regarding reappointment of Ken Bernhard, Patricia Sullivan as Town Att'y and Ass't Town Att'y/done - at a later meeting a Select Committee will be formed with a six month charge to evaluate Town Attorney--the Mission Statement has not been developed yet (will be by Dec. 20).
6.  Discussion/decision re: Commission on Aging abatement and deferral programs/discussion and date set for Public Hearing January 10, 2008 on new "freeze" offering for those up to $100,000 family income.  Info to be sent to Board of Finance prior to P.H.
7.  Discussion/decision re: setting a date for Special Town Meeting and Resolution to recommend that the Town of Weston reallocate funds between and within the school construction projects approved by the voters at a referendum vote held November 15, 2001 and to call a Special Town Meeting to approve the reallocation/Special Town Meeting set for January 17, 2008 ast 7pm - must go to Board of Finance.
8.  Discussion on budget process and items for Decedmber 13th Board of Selectmen's Meeting/put off until Dec. 13 - NOTE:  NO MEETING ON DEC. 13th
9.  Discussion/approval of minutes/done - Monitor turned it off - thank you, Channel 79!.
10.Executive Session - tentative agreement school administration cintract negotiations - Liberty Mutual
11.Discussion/decision regarding tentative agreement school administration
12.Discussion/decision regarding contract negotiations - Liberty Mutual
13.Adjourn.

OATH OF OFFICE CEREMONY AT 7PM...then:

Board of Selectmen, November 15, 2007, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
1.  Welcome to Mayor of Trancoso/sat at the table throughout the entire meeting observing.
2.  Discussion/decision re: Town Attorney, Assistant Town Attorney thru 2009/put off until next meeting
3.  Discussion/decision re: Town Treasurer/done
4.  Discussion/decision re: Historic Preservation grant for records to CT State Library/done
5.  Discussion/decision re:  policy on non-discrimination in deeds (our interpretation)/done
6.  Commission on Aging recommendations on Abatement and Deferral programs/sent to Town Attorney prior to Public Hearing.
7.  Discussion/decision re: convening a committee to investigate the use of alternative energy sources for the Town buildings/postponed
8.  Discussion/decision re:  schedule of Selectmen's meetings for 2008/with 2 changes for school vacation weeks, OK'd
9.  Discussion/decision re: minujtes for the Executive Session Sept. 6, 2007, and the meetings of Oct. 4, 18, and November 1/done.
10.Any other business/news of latest on Lachat; moving ahead with Nature Conservancy headquarters moved from Pent Road to Lachat with entry to the den ("Gateway") concept minus meeting headquarters space.
11.Executive Session - litigation - Losito claim/Monitor did not stay for decision.

Board of Selectmen, Thursday, November 1, 2007 at 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
1.  Accept resignation, Commission on Aging/done
2.  Discussion/decision re: appointment of Chaplain to the Police Department/done
3.  Discussion/decision re:  Budget Review Schedule for 2008-2009/done.
4.  Discussion/decision re:  adding and connecting an additional residence to the Ravenwood Town Water System/applicant asks for information
5.  Discussion/decision re:  FAA redesign plan/vote to join coalition without $$
6.  Minutes/done
7.  Any other business/thanks to Richard Miller for his service on the Board of ZSelectmen for the past 6 years.
8.  Executive session -  if necessary.not necessary.

Board of Selectmen, Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
1.  Discussion/decision re: appointment to Board of Ethics, 2009/appointment of new member who is an attorney.
2.  Discussion/decision re: appointment to the Commission for the Arts, 2009/appointment of new member who is an artist/musician.
3.  Discussion/decision re: recommendations from the Commission on Aging on the Abatement and Deferral Programs/put off due to illness of Committee members.
4.  Discussion/decision re WestonArts for a supplemental appropriation of $1534 for mailing for seat campaign/done.
5.  Discussion/decision re: Veterans Tax Exemption/positive reception - Public Hearing to come in time for this year's budget cycle.
6.  Discussion/decision re Kellogg Hill/Wells Hill intersection/Police informed Selectmen plus Town Engineer report.
7.  Discussion/decision re John Pokorny as Fire Marshall/done
8.  Discussion re joining state-wide alliance against Lyme disease/done
9.  Discussion/decision re FAA airspace redesign decision appeal ($58k)/done
10.Discussion/decision re Holiday Schedule 2008/done
11.Property tax refunds/done
12.Minutes/approved
13.Any other business/none
14.Executive Session: review lawsuit (Nettleton, Liberty Mutual)

Special Board of Selectmen, 2:30pm Tuesday, October 9, 2007, Town Hall Meeting Room
League Observer did not attend - but it is reported by reliable sources that Revson items may apprear on Board of Finance agenda October 11.

Special Board of Selectmen, 6pm, Thursday, October 4, 2007, Town Hall Meeting Room
1.  Accept resignation (Deer Regional Committee)/done
2.  Discussion/decision  re:  filling vacancy on Planning & Zoning/done
3.  Discussion/decision re: filling vacancy on Historic District Committee/done
4.  Discussion/decision re:  filling vacancy on Police Commission/done
5.  Discussion/decision regarding interviewing of candidates for vacancy on Board of Ethics/interviews held - one more to come.
6.  Discussion/decision re:  appointment of student member of Children & Youth Commission/done.
7.  Discussion/decision re:proposed reconstruction design plans for Cartbridge and authorization for submission of necessary applications for all necessary permits/done - joint meeting of P&Z/CC set.
8.  Discussion/decision re: supplemental appropriation of approximately $65,000 for renovations of the two baseball fields at Revson Field/see above.
9.  Discussion/decision re:  supplemental appropriation for Deepwood Road drainage study/?.
10. Discussion/decision re: resolution recommending close out of Capital Projects/?
11. Discussion/decision re: approval of proposed personal services contract/?
12. Discussion/decision re: minutes' OK/?

Board of Selectmen, Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
1.  Appointments to Children and Youth Commission/one new student appointed - another to come
2.  Discussion/decision re: appointing a new Select Committee for the Lachat House/done
3.  Discussion/decision regarding appointments to Select Committee on Lachat House - thru 2009/done (same as Heady House members)
4.  Discussion/decision re: Lachat property and the Nature Conservancy/to move ahead at pace appropriate to get decisions made by N.C.
5.  Discussion/decision re: appropriation of $14,420 for Interfaith Housing/done
6.  Discussion/decision re:a resolution to participate in FY 2008 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program/done
7.  Discussion/decision re: setting the time for October 4, 2007 Board of Selectmen's Meeting/6pm Special Meeting because Selectmen will attend ICLEI
8.  Property tax refunds/done
9.  Minutes/one OK the other not
10. Any other business/none

Special Board of Selectmen, Sept. 11 at 8am, Town Hall Meeting Room
Additional $500 added to Cemetery Committee consultant contract.  Board of Finance OK needed, as well.

Board of Selectmen, Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room - not personally Observed or on TV - 2nd hand reports only;
1.  Discussion/decision re: appointment to ANCC, 2009/done
2.  Discussion/decision re: reappointment of Code Enforcement Officer, thru the end of 2007/done
3.  Discussion/decision re: grant resolution (Town Clerk)/done
4.  Discussion/decision re: supplemental appropriation of approximately $65,000 for renovations of the two baseball fields at Revson Field/sent back to Building Committee;
5.  Discussion/decision regarding grant application package from the State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management/rec'd
6.  Discussion/decision re: Budget Review schedule 2008-2009/put off until next meeting
7.  Discussion/decision re: Global Warming Committee budget/$4500 approved
8.  Discussion/decision re:  October 4th ICLEI's "National Day of Climate Change Conversation for Action" /(?)
9.  Minutes/ok
10. Any other business - ?
11. Executive Session - contract negotiation.

Board of Selectmen, Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room (not televised)
1.  Discussion/decision re: reappointment to SWEMSC, 2009/done
2.  Resignation, Area 9 Cable Council/accepted
3.  Commission on Aging reappointment, 2008/done
4.  Reappointment, Beautification Committee, 2009/done
5.  Reappointments (2) to Commission for the Arts, 2009/done
6.  Reappointment to SWEROC and SWAB, 2009/done
7.  Discussion/decision regarding the potential of a photovoltaic array on the high school roof and a supplemental appropriation of up to $5000 for the purpose of creating an RFP and the analysis of grant funds avauilable/OK for special appropriation.
8.  Discussion/decision regarding Wells Hill Bridge reconstruction plan/Easton First Selectman shows up and indicates that the redesign will be narrower.
9.  Discussion/decision re: approval of Solid Waste Disposal Procurement-Participation Agreement/next time
10. Presentation:  Saugatuck River Watershed/done
11. Property tax refunds/done
12 Minutes/done
13. (actually, #14 on the official version of this agenda) Any other business/none

Board of Selectmen, Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
1.  WVFD 75th anniversary
2.  Resignation from the School Building Committee/done
3.  Discussion/decision re: supplemental to replace Dial a Ride bus/done.
4.  Gift to Library-discussion/decision.
5.  Discussion/decision re: employment issue/done.
6.  Discussion/decision re: selection of design firm for Cartbridge Bridge replacement/discussion of how project is to be fast-tracked.
7.  Discussion/decision on rate for Special Officer/done.
8.  Discussion/decision re:  Vehicle4 Anti-Idling Campaign (budget request)/?
9.  Discussion/decision re:  Little League Dugouts on Bisceglie Field
10.Discussion/decision re: joining statewide CT Alliance...lyme disease, preserve native wild flowers, songbirds and forests/not done - need more info.
11.Discussion/decision re: appointment to Police Commission/FORUM story here.
12.Discussion/decision re:  WWHD MOU for Planning and Implementation of Emergency Countermeasures/done
13.Tax refunds/done
14.Minutes/done
15.Any other business
16.Executive Session (if necessary)/discussion with Police officers and Interim Chief in executive session as requested by Police Commission applicant.


Watched on tape.
Special Board of Selectmen, Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
1.  Appointment to fill vacancy, Police Commission/done
2.  Acceptance of resignation, Cemetery Committee/done
3.  Acceptance of gifts/2 of 3
4.  "Public hearing" regarding personnel issue/continued
5.  Executive Session:  School Construction litigation status; " Highway Department ratification vote"/NO VOTING ALLOWED WHILE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION - decision to be made after Executive Session--we were watching from home on Town TV.

PUBLIC HEARING, 7:15pm, "Land Use Application Fees"  then,

Board of Selectmen, Thursday, June 7, 2007, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
1.  Accept resignation, Select Committee on Global Warming
2.  Discussion/decision re: appointment of WVFD safety officer
3.  Appointment of Police Chaplain
4.  Discussion/decision re: reappointments to Area Nine Cable Council, 2009
5.  Discussion/decision re: land use fees ordinance, effective July 1, 2007
6.  Discussion/decision re  authorizing First Selectman First Selectman to sign the declaration of intent with neighboring towns for solid waste disposal
7.  Disussion/decision re: setting interest rate on tax deferment
8.  Discussion/decision re: FEMA grant application topay 75% of replacement cost of Cartbridge Road Bridge, repairs of Godfrey Road West at Pent Road and various Town expenses in response to April 15 & 16, 2007 flooding.
9.  Property Tax refunds
10.Discussion/decision regarding appointment of Assessor for a term July 9, 2007 to July 8, 2011.
11.Minutes
12.Any other business and

Executive Session: collective bargaining agreement


Board of Selectmen, Thursday, May 17, 2007, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room - including public information meeting on Valley Forge Bridge (item #6)
1.  Accept resignation from Building Committee.
2.  Infection Disease Control Officer for WVFD
3.  Discussion/decision re: appointment of Director of Emergency Management (thru the end of 2007)
4.  Valley Forge Bridge preliminary design discussion (NOT CARTBRIDGE)
5.  Discussion/decision regarding Weston becoming a "Sister City" with Trancoso, Portugal
6.  Discussion/decision regarding proposed salary for acting chief.
7.  Minutes
8.  Any other business
9.  Executive Session:  labor negotiations

Board of Selectmen, Thursday, May 3, 2007, 7:30pmm Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1.  Executive Session:  Discussion of pending claim concerning Chief Land and proposed settlement agreement with Chief Land/done.
2.  Accept resignation from Police Commission/done.
3.  Discussion/decision on appointment to Building Committee, 2009/done.
4.  Discussion/decision re:appointment to Southwest CMED, may 31, 2007 (?/done).
5.  Discussion/decision regarding proposed settlement agreement with Chief Land/done--no public comment.  First Selectman reported that settlement included:  $250k plus up to $25k for Chief's attorney; of these amounts, for the Chief, $100,000 from Town of Weston and the rest from C.E.R.M.A. [insurance].
6.  Discussion/decision regarding resolution to require town purchase of 20% clean energy by 2110/done.
7.  Discussion/decision regarding disposition of old voting machines/Historical Society will take one and if they don't want to keep it, the Town will.
8.  Discussion/decision regarding scheduling of Election Day workers/registrars will come back with a plan for split shifts for some poll workers closer to election.
9.  Discussion/decision regarding a supplemental appropriation request in the amount of $65,000 for "Kids in Crisis."/approved and now must go to Board of Finance.
10.Discussion/decision regarding date for "Community Conversation on Tax Relief."/May 23 or 24 (Tuesday or Wednesday)
11.Property tax refunds/done.
12.Minutes/several sets OK'd.

Special Board of Selectmen, Monday, March 26, 2007 at 7:30pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room
Agenda revised:

Special Board of Selectmen, Monday, March 12, 2007 at 10am in the Town Hall Meeting Room to approve the "call" for a Special Town Meeting on March 22...see below.

PUBLIC HEARING March 8, 2007 at 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room attended with "full house" almost;  Building Committee, Board of Education and the WestonArts organization explained the project, along with two members of the Board of Selectmen;  it is expected that the "call" for a Special Town Meeting will set Thursday, March 22 at 8pm in the Weston High School cafeteria for the transfer of funds from Referendum Question #3 to the replacement of a Weston High School Roof (old section) plus remaining funds for repair to the Weston High School Auditorium.


Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, March 1, 2007, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
1.  Public Hearing - driveway variance at 13 Bernhard Drive/Public Hearing closed after applicant, Town Engineer, neighbors' attorney and neighbor testify.
2.  Discussion/decision, same item/no decision - will reopen Public Hearing after another public notice.
3.  Discussion/decision re: new appointment to Panel of Moderators (thru 2007)/done
4.  Discussion/decision re: appointment as Justice of the Peace/done.
5.  Discussion/decision re:  special appropriation for funds for the Cemetery Committee's use in obtaining a professional consultant to evaluate cemetery sites/up to $10.000 for consultant - must go to Board of Finance.
6.  Discussion/decision re: granting a utility easement to AT&T for the purpose of providing service to the cell tower at 237 Godfrey Road/utilities asked to work it out if possible without further action required by Town of Weston..
7.  Discussion/decision regarding RFQ ("qualifications") from Norwalk re: solid wast disposal/First Selectman OK'd to proceed.
8.  Discussion/decision re: Super 7/Selectmen to host pro-con discussion in May (?).
9.  Property Tax refunds/done.
10.Discussion/decision re: scheduling Special Selectmens' meeting for March 12 for the purpose of calling a Special Town Meeting/March 12 at 10am in Town Hall (a quorum to be present in Town Hall).
12.Minutes
13.Any other business
14.Executive Session - salary review - land acquisition - labor contract (s).

Board of Selectmen, Thursday, January 18, 2007, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
League monitor did not attend, but watched on Town TV - see another non-League report here.

Board of Selectmen, Thursday, January 4, 2007, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
1.  Discussion/decision re: reappointments to Commission on Aging thru December 2008
2.  Discussion/decision re: reappointment to Historic District Commission, thru December 2011
3.  Discussion/decision re: reappointment to Commission for Children and Youth thru December 2008
4.  Discussion/decision re: reappointment of Code Enforcement Officer Robert Turner thru June 30, 2007
5.  Discussion/decision re:  Weston Park project presentation with a proposal for renovation of a portion of Bisceglie-Scribner Park
6.  Discussion/decision re:  regarding Traffic Control Ordinance requested by the Police Commission
7.  Discussion/decision regarding recommendation of award of reval (Assessor Paul Friia)
8.  Discussion/decision regarding Electric Distribution Easement Approval
9.  Discussion/decision of Board of Selectmen's minutes, December 7, 2006.
10. Any other business.

Special Board of Selectmen, Thursday, December 14, 2006, 7:30pm. Town Hall Meeting Room (revised)
1.  Executive Session - Labor Negotiations
2.  Discussion/decision regarding resolution affirming Town of Weston's application for STEAP grant to make playground improvements at Bisceglie-Scribner Park.
3.  The Selectmen will be attending the Board of Finance meeting at 8pm.


Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, December 7, 2006, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room.
1.  Presentation of Plaques/check from CL&P to the Town of Weston for two energy efficient projects (High School and new Intermediate School) completed this year/done.
2.  Accept resignation from both the School Building Committee and the Building Committee/done.
3.  Discussion/decision re:  reappointment to WWHD/done
4.  Discussion/decision re: alleviating drainage issues at 11 O'Clock and Valley Forge Rds./2 Selectmen recused themselves, low bids awarded.
5.  Discussion/decision re: Weston Cares for $2500 of Social Service administrative costs/Social Service director requests, Weston Cares group to do the work on appeal to townspeople, as OK'd by 2 Selectmen - First Selectman recuses himself
6.  Discussion/decision re:  Traffic Control Ordinance requested by the Police Commission/not ready yet
7.  Discussion/decision re: making Twin Oaks Lane a Town Road/done.
8.  Discussion/decision re:  establishing a target fund balance/more discussion next Thursday with Board of Finance
9.  Discussion/decision re: Interfaith Housing request for $14,000/done. Mr. Powell says "if you ever put in sewers in Weston" Interfaith Housing would be glad to build  a project here.
10. Discussion/decision regarding "increasing the First Selectman's salary to $55,000, effective" after next election./2-0 vote in favor of $45,000, First Selectman abstains.
11. Requests for property tax refunds/done
12. Discussion/decision re: schedule for the Board of Selectmen's meetings for 2007/changes made: April 26 and July 12 instead of date in April during school vacation - meeting on July 5 not a good idea.
13. Discussion/decision re: Weston's legislative priorities for the 2007 C.G.A. session/done
14. Discussion/decision re:  minutes 11/16/06/done
15. Any other business/none
16. Executive Session: Litigation and Labor Negotiations/a decision may be made and they may come out of Executive Session - Monitor did not stay.

Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, November 16, 2006, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room.
1.  Discussion/decision regarding appointments to the Select Committee on Global Warming
2.  Discussion/decision regarding an appointment as Weston's representative on the Fairfield County Municipal Deer Management Alliance for a term to expire June 30, 2008
3.  Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Tracy Kulikowski to the position of Land Use Director
4.  Discussion/decision regarding the Valley Forge Bridge Preliminary Engineering Report
5.  Discussion/decision regarding appointment of Richard Troxell as the Moderator and Susan Moch as Parliamentarian for the Annual Town Budget Meeting April 4, 2007
6.  Discussion/decision regarding request for $5000 for the Saugatuck River Watershed Partnership
7.  Discussion/decision regarding Weston's legislative priorities for the 2007 CT Legislative Session.
8.  Property Tax refunds
9.  Minutes
10. Any other business
11. Executive Session - Litigation.


Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, Octorber 19, 2006, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room.
1.  Presentation of a plaque and proclamation to the Town and the Weston Volunteer Fire Department from the parish council in St. Tammany Parish, La.
2.  Request for Driveway Variance, Martin Road.
3.  Discussion/decision re:  appointments to Cemetery Committee.
4.  Discussion/decision re: changes to Town of Weston Policy for Gifts to the Town
5.  Property tax refunds
6.  Minutes
7.  Any other business
8.  Executive session-litigation

Special Board of Selectmen, Thursday, August 17, 2006, 5:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room.
1.  Discussion/decision re: gift of design and hosting of Town website/accepted it but asked to find out how much it is worth (in case further approvals are needed).
2.  Discussion/decision re:  appointment to the Fairfield County Convention and Visitors Bureau/done
3.  Discussion/decision re:  Lachat Advisory Committee and status of tenant/Public Hearings set for September 12 and 25, 2006 (?) in the Weston Library Community Room.  Continue lease for tenant month to month and note that repairs to heating system might have to be made - noted that it is a good thing to have someone living on site to cut down on vandalism, etc.
4.  Discussion/decision re:  Martin Road and Hemlock Ridge emergency entrance/Public Hearing for discussion purposes set for September 7, 2006 at 7pm in Town Hall Meeting Room.
5.  Establish Public Hearing date and time for Town Meeting regarding name change for Commission for the Elderly (September 21, 2006 at 7pm in Town Hall Meeting Room)
6.  Call Special Town Meeting to grant C, L&P easement at the transfer station for a power line to the cell tower-we hadn't been able to prepare legal work for this earlier. (September 21, 2006 suggested for this as well)/set for 7:15pm September 21 in the Town Hall Meeting Room.
7.  Discussion/approval, minutes of August 3/done.
8.  Executive Session:  Real Estate Acquisition/no decision to be made.

Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, August 3, 2006, 7:30pm, Town Hall Commission Room.
1.  Executive Session - Contract Negotiations, School Building Program
2.  Discussion/decision re:  appointment to Ivy Moore Cottage Management Committee
3.  Discussion/decision re: changing the name of Commission for the Elderly to Commission on Aging
4.  Minutes
5.  Any other business
6.  Executive Session - law suit and labor negotiations

Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, July 20, 2006, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
Agenda
1.  Discussion/decision re:  appointment to Board of Police Commissioners/done
2.  Discussion/decision re:  appointment of Michael Lieberman as the Communications Center Director/done
3.  Discussion/decision re:  the Lachat Advisory Committee/two Committees discussed:  another member added to the original Town-Conservancy "Education Center" body;  a new now 5 member (instead of 7 member) Committee created
4.  Discussion/decision re:  supplemental appropriation to complete the electrical connection for the scoreboard and lighting on the soccer fleld/$4100 OK'd.
5.  Discussion/decision regarding the Cemetery Committee/another attempt to find members in September
6.  Discussion/decision regarding appropriation of funds for the Insurance Stabilization Fund/$141,000 added
7.  Property tax refunds/done
8.  Minutes/OK
9.  Any other business/none

NOTE:  Presdient and Board Member present (thus no report from Monitor)
Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, July 6, 2006, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
1.  Presentation of White House certificate, Cooperative Conservation
2.  Discussion/decision regarding "20% by 2020" clean energy
3.  Discussion/decision re: future direction for the Lachat Nature Conservancy
4.  Discussion/approval of June 27 minutes.
5.  Any other business
6.  Executive session - negotiations, Fletcher-Thompson

No notes from Monitor,  this meeting having been held when Monitor was out of CT.  FORUM report here...
Special Board of Selectmen's Meeting, Tuesday, June 27, 2006, Town Hall Meeting Room
1.  Discussion/decision regarding Umbrella Coverage
2.  Discussion/decision regarding a supplemental appropriation for Lachat expenditures paid for by the Nature Conservancy through 6-30-06 for approximately $98,219.95.

President and Board Member present at meeting - no notes from Monitor
Revised Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, June 15, 2006, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
1.  Discussion/decision re: reappointing Code Enforcement Officer - December 31, 2006
2.  Appointment to fill vacancy on Beautification  Committee - 2009
3.  Reappointment to the Beautification Committee - 2009
4.  Discussion/decision re: reappointments to the Insurance Advisory Committee - 2008
5.  Discussion/decision re: Insurance Advisory Committee's recommendations
6.  Discussion/decision re:  Deer Committee report and minority report
7.  Discussion/approval, minutes 6/1-06
#8 - Discussion/decision regarding the Weston High School Roof Design agreement;
#9- Discussion/decision regarding the  Town Hall Roof Design agreement
10.  Any other business
11.  Executive Session - litigation discussion


Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, June 1, 2006, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room - not on Town TV;  tapes available.
Agenda
1.  Resignation, Police Commission/done
2.  Resignation, Commission for the Arts/done
3.  Discussion/decision re:  reappoinment to Board of Ethics/done
4.  Discussion/decision re:  reappointments to Commission for the Arts/done
5.  Discussion/decision re:  WVFD request for funding (extra $500) that Board of Selectmen had inquired about/not done - more detail requested
6.  Discussion/decision re:  acceptance of gift ($2858) from Weston Women's League "to be used for for different things"/accepted, to be disbursed as per Social Service department direction
7.  Discussion/decision re:  Police Collective Bargaining Agreement/not in hand yet for official action
8.  Discussion/decision re: M.O.U. between DEMHS and the Town of Weston pertaining to Homeland Security Grant funding thru Sept. 1, 2006/done
9.  Property Tax refunds/done
10.Minutes, May 18/approved
11.Any other business:  three separate items voted upon and seconded to be added to the agenda:
a.  "Lachat:  What Now?"  LWV of Weston meeting June 14 - clarification of what the Board of Selectmen want to say in their allotted 10 minutes statement
b.  Discussion of "Acceptance of Gifts" policy as relates to Board of Finance statement in that Board's minutes
c.  Heady House renovation progress - is it on schedule?
12.Executive Session:  labor negotiations

Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, May 18, 2006, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
Agenda
1.  Discussion/decision re:  reappointment to Commission for the Arts, 2008/individual did not want to continue for personal reasons
2.  Discussion/decision re: acceptance of a gift of $12,500 for July 4th fireworks/done
3.  Discussion/decision re: defrayment of cost of  Memorial Day Parade, WVFD/$1000 given - more if it is explained
4.  Discussion/decision re: permission for First Selectman to execute an agreement with CT DOT/regional matter
5.  Police Collective Bargaining Agreement - discussion/decision/not ready
6.  Discussion/decision minutes May 4, 2006/OK
7.  Any other business/a few items not of major import
8.  Executive Session - Land Acquisition and Negotiations update/Monitor left (no decisions to be announced after)



Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, May 4, 2006, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
Agenda
1.  Discussion/decision re: reappointment to SWCMED, term to expire 2007/done
2.  Discussion/decision re:  appointment of Sgt. Pat Daubert as the Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security for a term to expire 2007/done
3.  Discussion/decision re: acceptance of a gift of lights from the Weston Soccer Club for the varsity soccer field, and installation of lights at the field/done on condition that Board of Finance approves and thatv all appropriate permits are obtained
4.  Discussion/decision re: interest rate for deferment/same as last year
5.  Discussion/decision re:  Police Collective Bargaining Agreement/to be acted upon after Executive Session
6.  Discussion/decision re:  funds for Memorial Day.$2500
7.  Tax refunds/done
8.  Discussion/decision re:  building permit application, 478 Newtown Turnpike for 12x30 shed to store soccer equipment/approved consistent with CTDPH OK, determination if P&Z needs to OK shed (it appears "temporary" according to definition, but P&Z to determine this)
9.  Minutes/OK
10.Any other business/none
11.  Executive Session:  Contract Negotiations


Special Board of Selectmen's Meeting, April 20, 2006, 11:30am, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA - NOTE:  This meeting was attended by Bond Counsel and Finance Director, who answered questions as to why this bonding measure (short term) was necessary at this time and what significance it had in the larger scheme of completing the schools and fields projects.
1.  Discussion.decision re: Notes for sale for Weston Schools construction project/approved for bonding before 3pm today at 3.45% interest.
2.  Discussion/decision re: reappointments to Building Committee (2008)/done
3.  Discussion/decision re:  reappointments to Building Committee (2009)/done
4.  Discussion/decision re: reappointments to School Building Committee (2008)/done
5.  Discussion/decision re: reappointments to School Building Committee (2009)/done
6.  Discussion/decision re: supplemental appropriation for Lacombe gifts, $2400/done - NOTE:  donation from Peter's Market of $1000 in addition to this amount
7.  Supplemental appropriation for police contract negotiations-$13,075, Shipman & Goodwin/done
8.  Discussion/decision re: arbitrator, police contract negotiations-$4200 John Romanow/done
9.  Discussion/decision re:  police arbitration $5030 Larry Foy./done
10.Discussion/decision re:  supplemental appropriation for $62,500 for Weston police department overtime/discussion, done
11.Discussion/decision re:  the Weston Community Center Trust/to be reviewed at later date
12. Discussion/decision re: report from Milone & MacBroom on well monitoring/officially done
13. Discussion/decision regarding the Board of Education's request to establish an insurance reserve/comparisons to Westport and Wilton and cooperative venture approach (between Insurance Committee, Boardof Finance, First Selectmen and  Bd. of Ed.) suggested by Superintendent of Schools and Chair. of Board of Education. 
14. Discussion/decision regarding the 2006-2007 Budget and Annual Budget Meeting/done.
15. Request for property tax refunds (total $26,853.04)/done
16. Discussion/approval, Selectmen's meetings of  Jan. 5, 31, Feb. 1,2 and 15, March 1, 2006OK'd.



NOTE:  LWV of Weston Observer not present at Special Board of Selectmen's Meeting  Wednesday, February 15, 2006.   For non-LWV report on February 2. 2006 Regular Board of Selectmen, click here.

Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, January 19, 2006, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1.  Discussion/decision fill vacancy, Parks & Rec/done
2.  Discussion/decision, 3 reappointments (to 2008) to Commission for Children and Youth/done
3.  Discussion/decision re: accepting gift from Kiwanis for food (for Department of Social Services to distribute)/done
4.  Discussion/decision re:  Weston Warm Up Fund/done with increase
5.  Discussion/decision re: land use fees - tabled
6.  Discussion/decision re:  life insurance award/done
7.  Property Tax refunds/done
8.  Minutes of January 5, 2006/deferred
9.  Any other business/none
10. Executive Session - personnel issues/not held


Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, January 5, 2006, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1.  Accept gift of park benches, Morehouse/done (with thanks!)
2.  Accept gift of furniture for new Senior Activities Center/done(")
3.  Discussion/decision re:  cell tower agreement with Sprint/approved - First Selectman may sign final version
4.  Discussion/decision re:  cell tower agreement with Omnipoint/not yet completed final adendum--but will be OK'd at next meeting
5.  Discussion/approval of minutes/done
6.  Any other business
7.  Discussion/decision re:  Building Committee surplus designation/2-1 to OK this reservation of interest earned on borrowed $$ from Unicumbered General Fund surplus
8.  Executive Session:  Contract negotiations (if necesssary) and litigation update

Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, December 15, 2005, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1.  Discussion/decision re: Adoption of Aquifer Protection Ordinance
2.  Report re:  Select Committee for Town to Town Partnership
3.  Discussion/decision regarding request from Weston Community Park Organization:  1)set up reserve account to collect tax deductible donations  2)apply for STEAP funding (?)
4.  Discussion/approval of minutes
5.  Discussion/decision re:  schedule for Selectmen's meetings for 2006
6.  Any other business
7.  Executive Session regarding labor negotiating strategy and litigation strategy.

Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, December 1, 2005, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1. Building Committee appointment/done
2.  Discussion/decision re:  additional funds, Weston Warm-Up Fund/to go to Board of Finance
3.  Discussion/decision re:  creating a restricted reserve account for the "varsity field lighting project."/done (for soccer not football field)
4.  Discussion/decision re: Town Meeting December 15, 2005 at 7PM to delegate to the Weston Board of Selectmen the power to negotiate, enter into and execute all documents necessary to memorialize any and all lease agreements with any telecommunications providers using the facilitiesof a telecommunications tower to be built and owned by the Town of Weston and located at its transfer station on Godfrey Road in the Town of Weston/voted to do so.
5.  Discussion/decision regarding a Town Meeting on December 15, 2005 at 7PM to remove a right of way for Beech Ridge Association right of way as described in the attached (?) resolution/if P&Z approved it, this new arrangement of property lines to be an item on above DEc. 15 Special Town Meeting, as well.
6.  Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of moderator and parliamentarian for the Town Meeting of December 15, 2005/Troxell, Moch.
7.  Dicsussion/decision re:  schedule for Selectmen's meeting for 2006/to be finalized at next meeting.
8.  Property tax refunds/done.
9.  Carry-over items:  "Just Ice," Revson field fence, use of Town Buildings, information requested from Planning & Zoning/$99 profit, OK to leave fence in open state as per School Building Committee, P&Z request not OK'd.
10. Any other business
11.  Executive Session:  proposed teachers contract negotiations/willbe voted on after, but League left.

Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, November 17, 2005, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1.  Discussion/decision re:  appointment to Commission for the Arts (2007)/done
2.  Discussion/decision re:  reappointment to Building Board of Appeals (2010)/done
3.  Discussion/decision re: reappointments to Conservation Commission (2009)/done
4.  Discussion/decision re: reappointment to Commission for the Elderly (2007)/done
5.  Discussion/decision re: reappointment to Library Board (2009)/done
6.  Discussion/decision re:  reappointments to Parks and Recreation Commission (2009)/done
7.  Discussion/decision re: reappointment of Town Attorney (2007)/done
8.  Discussion/decision re: reappointment of Town Treasurer (2007)/done
9.  Discussion/decision re: reappointment of  Veteran's Committee (2006)/done
10. Discussion/decision re:  2006-2007 Budget Review Schedule/done - same schedule as Board of Finance agreed to.
11. Discussion/decision regarding Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendations for Town of Weston Zoning Regulations/no decision (LWV left)
12. Carry-over items:  Just Ice, fence on Revson, Heady House, discussion/decision regarding the use of Town buildings.
13. Minutes November 3
14. Any other business
15. Executive Session - Contract negotiations, cell tower.

Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, November 3, 2005, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1.   Accept resignation from Conservation/nature center committee/done
2.  Accept resignation from Coastal Fairfield Convention & Visitors Bureau/done
3.  Discussion regarding Weston Arts/done - Town of Weston will receive any funds and put them aside for Weston Arts until their 501C3 comes thru
4.  Discussion/decision re: library staffing/will consider making additional hours available for staff for Internet-related services by special appropriation after 2006-2007 budget is assembled (in April?)
5.  Discussion/decision re: gift of trees/thank you!
6.  Discussion/decision re: gift of piano to Senior Center/also, thank you!  PIANO GIFT BROUGHT UP WHERE IT WAS TO GO - TO THE SENIOR CENTER (which, it was stated, was under serious consideration to be located in two rooms at Hurlbutt South House at the end of the building closest to Route 57).
7.  Discussion/decision re:  Municipal Aquifer Protection Agency/Public Hearing on Ordinance Nov. 17th.
8.  Discussion/decision re: 2006 holiday observances, Town Hall/done
9.  Minutes July 7, October 20/OK
10. Any other business - follow-up on various projects (will be on agenda in future so the public knows in advance)
11. Executive Session:  discussion of litigation (McInnis v. Town of Weston)

Regular Board of Selectmen,  Thursday, October 20, 2005, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1.  Discussion/decision re: appointment (as a non-voting member) to Select Committee for Cemeteries/done
2.  Discussion/decision re:  appointment if Superintendent of Schools to Select Committee for Sister City/done
3.  Discussion/decision re:  $1600 for the Select Committee for the Veterans Day Ceremonies/done
4.  Discussion/decision re: supplemental appropriation of $8,159.70m Police Labor Union Contract negotiations/done - to go to Bd of Finance
5.  Discussion/decision re: $13,390 for Interfaith Housing
6.  Requests for property tax refunds/done
7.  Discussion/decision re:  minutes of June 16, September 7, and October 6./OK
8.  Any other business/added to agenda follow-up discussion of info requests from previous meeting
9.  Executive Session:  discussion of litigation - McInnis vs Town of Weston/no decisions to be made

Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, October 6, 2005, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1.  Resignation, Commission for the Arts/done
2.  Discussion/decision re: appointment to P&Z to fill vacancy/done
3.  Discussion/decision re: reappointment to SWRPA/done
4.  Discussion/decision re:   2 reappointments to the Board of Ethics/done
5.  Discussion/decision re:  appointment of members to Select Committee for Sister City/members appointed
6.  Discussion/decision re:  resolution to commemorate 275th anniversary of Bank's Tavern/done
7.  Discussion/decision re:  Communication Center Report/done
8.  Discussion/decision re:  unlicensed dogs/another appeal to owners before survey undertaken (after registering intent with State Police) door-to-door;
9.  Discussion/decision re:  acceptance of a gifty of $5000 from the Weston Soccer Club to purchase stands for the Varsity Turf Field/done
10. Discussion/decision re:  proposal from Municipal Energy Consulting Group, LLC for reclaiming CL&P overcharge/tabled
11. Tax refunds/done
12. Minutes/done - to have actions listed within 48 hours and minutes done (in draft form) within a week.
13. Any other business - follow-up on "What's Next For Weston" LWV meeting questions;  Selectmen want Revson Fence decision from School Building Committee, financial report from "Just Ice" and Ivy Moore Cottage cleaned up for new tenant
14. Executive Session - Collective Bargaining Strategy


Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, September 15, 2005, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room.
AGENDA
1.  Discussion/decision re: appointment to Planning and Zoning Commission/individual not present
2.  Discussion/decision re: appointment of Chair. of Water Quality Management Committee/done (Parks and Recreation Director)
3.  Discussion/decision re:  contract award for repair to Cartbridge bridge/only one bid, not awarded
4.  Discussion/decision re:  $7,500 supplemental appropriation for First Night/presentation made and Selectmen support it--will move to Board of Finance for approval.
5.  Discussion/decision re:  support for hurricane Katrina relief/Select Committee formed
6.  Discussion/decision re: hiring attorney for Board of Ethics/attorney hired (Town Attorney could not handle this case)
7.  Any other business/report on Casino issue.

Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, September 1, 2005, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room.
AGENDA
1.  Discussion/decision re: appointment to P&Z/not present, not done
2.  Discussion/decision re:  Conservation Commission request for a Public Hearing on "Fees"/discussion, no action
3.  Discussion/decision re:  giving First Selectman authorization to sign Property Condition Certification Lachat Easement/done
4.  Discussion/decision re:  giving First Selectmen authorization to sign Property Condition Certification 85-82 acres Easement/done
5.  Discussion/decision re:  Lachat Nature Center/direction given by Selectmen to co-sponsor of application to be heard at P&Z
6.  Discussion/decision re:  formation of Land Use Services Department/done
7.  Discussion/decision re: establishing a Select Committee for Drinking Water Quality Management and appointment of members/done
8.  Discussion/decision re:  proposed contract to develop a Drinking Water Quality Management Plan/done
9.  Discussion/decision regarding adoption of Aquifer Protection Ordinance/P&Z appointed the lead agency.
10. Discussion/decision re:  appropriation to the Insurance Stabilization Fund/?
11. Discussion/decision re: hiring attorney to represent the Town concerning the Martin Road and Hemlock Ridge case/done.
12. Tax refunds/done
13. Minutes/done
14. Any other business/?
15. Executive Session:  Martin Road lawsuit and negotiation strategy re:  newly formed AFSME collective bargaining union.

Board of Selectmen Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room:  Designating the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Weston as the Aquifer Protection Agency (?)  League Observer out of the room for 5 minutes...
AGENDA
1.   Discussion/decision re:  appointment to P&Z/deferred
2.   Discussion/decision re: Cemetery Committee/reappointed thru end of fiscal year
3.   Discussion/decision re:  giving Historical Society permission to reproduce "Outlivers" on DVD/Board of Selectmen gave their permission (if it was necessary)
4.   Presentation by Save the Sound on Broadwater proposal/done - Board of Selectmen vote to oppose LNG proposal with Safe the Sound
5.   Discussion/decision re: request from Conservation Commission to hold Public Hearing on fees/deferred
6.   Discussion/decision re:  giving First Selectman authorization to sign Property Condition Certification Lachat Easement/deferred
7.   Discussion/decision re:  "          "         "                 "             "    "      "             "              "             Weston 85 & 62 acre Easement/deferred
8.   Discussion/decision re:  contract awards for repairs to Cartbridge Road Bridge and Cavalry Road Bridge/moved up to the top of the agenda--Town engineer explained the status of bidding for work on these two bridges (Cavalry Rd with Westport);  only one bid on Cartbridge--will have to send it out again.
9.   Property tax refunds/done
10.  Approval of 3 sets of minutes/two done, July 21st additional section deferred 'til next meeting
11.  Any other business/none
12.  Executive Session -  negotiation strategy regarding newly formed AFCSME collective bargaining unit/no action to be taken after..

Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, July 21, 2005, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room (Viewed on tape from Town TV)
AGENDA
1.  Discussion/decision re:  appointments to ZBA, alternate ZBA/done.
2.  Discussion/decision re: reappointment of Code Enforcement Officer/done
3.  Discussion/decision re: reappointment of Tree Warden/done
4.  Discussion/decision re:  consultant services contract, N.I.A./done - Insurance Committee recommendation
5.  Property Tax refunds/done
6.  Minutes/OK
7.  Any other business - Special appropriation of up to $2500 to retain a lawyer to negotiate with Police Chief's lawyer regarding a contract.
8.  Executive Session - DPH litigation settlement - THERE WAS A DECISION MADE AFTER COMING BACK INTO OPEN SESSION, BUT IT WAS NOT ON TAPE...League Observer found out what it was from Town Administrator and First Selectman:  Agreement approved by Board of Selectmen and signatures on the document from both First Selectmen and Chief of Drinking Water Division of CTDPH in the works.

Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, July 7, 2005, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room (report based on Town TV tape)
AGENDA
1.  Accept resignation, Commission for the Arts/done
2.  Discussion/decision re: 3 appointments to the Commission for the Arts/done
3.  Discussion/decision re: appointment to the Board of Education/done
4.  Any other business



Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, June 16, 2005, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room (number of agenda items larger in that posted--League coupled reappointments to the same Board)
AGENDA (NOTE:  names of appointees here--LWV of Weston "Know Your Town")
1.  Accept resignation, P&Z/done
2.  Discussion/decision re: reappointments to Area Nine Cable Council (2007)/done.
3.  Reappointment to School Building Committee (2008)/done.
4.  Discussion/decision re: 2 appointments to Commission for the Arts (2007)/next time
5.  Discussion/decision re: appointment to ZBA (alternate) - 2005/next time
6.  Discussion/decision re:  appointment to Board of Finance - 2005/done
7.  Discussion/decision re:  insurance company for employee benefits/done
8.  Discussion/decision re: reorganization of Human Services/done.
9.  Discussion/decision re: appointment of Municipal Agent for for the aging (2007)/done
10.Discussion/decision re: designation of P&Z as aquifer protection agency/done with Public Hearing scheduled for July 7, 2005 at 7:30pm
11.Any other business/?
12.Executive Session:  DPH litigation settlement/Observer left.


Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, June 2, 2005, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room.  Report Friday from Selectmen's Office (LWV observer relies upon accuracy of ths report)
AGENDA
1.  Accept resignation, Commission for the Arts/done
2.  Discussion/decision re:  appointment to the Historic District Commission (2007)/done
3.  Discussion/decision re:  appointment to the Commission for the Arts (1) - (2006)/done
4.  Discussion/decision re:  appointment to the Commission for the Arts (2) - (2006)/done
5.  Discussion/decision re:  appointment of Social Worker as Municipal Agent for the Elderly (2007)/delayed until next meeting
6.  Discussion/decision re:  acceptance of gift of $1675 to the Department of Human Services/done
7.  Discussion/decision re:  extension of Deer Committee to June 2006/done
8.  Discusssion/decision request for supplemental appropriation of $1500/done
9.  Discussion/decision re: supplemental appropriation for $498 for Veteran's Committee/done
10.Discussion/decision re: Saugatuck River Watershed/$5000 for one year
11.Discussion/decision re:  Just-Ice Snowball Stand/approved with conditions--location on southeastern quadrant of property
12.Discussion/decisionre: approval of Webster Insurance Company to provide employee benefit brokerage services/done
13.Discussion regarding land use fees/no action
14.Any other business?
15.Executive Session - DPH litigation settlement/not yet and Cell Tower Contract Negotiations/not finalized - 8-24 on Planning & Zoning Agenda Monday, June 6


Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, May 19, 2005, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room.
AGENDA
1.  Discussion/decision regarding setting up a restricted reserve account for Weston Tennis Courts Enhancement Plan ("WTCEP")/favorable reaction, but directed proposer to go to School Building Committee and Parks & Rec to assure smooth coordination with School Road construction schedule.
2.  Discussion/decision re: a gift of a Pavilion from the Weston Babe Ruth softball club/this project was on the original schedule for Morehouse Farm Park, but budget restrictions demanded that private funds be raised to construct "pavilion" shown on Milone & MacBroom's plans.
3.  Discussion/decision re:  selection of Town Employee Health Insurance Plan for FY2005-2006/discussion.
4.  Discussion/decision re:  supplemental appropriation of $3,403.75 to the Veteran's Committee for Memorial Day/to nreimburse expenses for Memorial Day 2005 Veterans events as needed up to the specific amount noted.
5.  Discussion/decision regarding authorizing the First Selectman to sign an agreement re repair, mainenance, testing, rebuilding, replacement and upgrading of fire protection facility on Kelly Subdivision/two motions approving and stengthening proposal.
6.  Discussion/decision regarding the revised proposal for Monitoring Morehouse Farm Park Irrigatuion Supply System/revision to Milone & MacBroom proposal ok'd by Conservation Planner ok'd by Selectmen.
7.  Discussion/decision regarding Just-Ice Snowball Stand/full discussion of implications of this proposal, based upon full data availability..
8.  Discussion/decision regarding Human Services reorganization/Commission for the Elderly and Commission for Children & Youth question "rush" for approval as well as wisdom of reorganization, based upon differing strengths of each group.
9.  Property tax refunds/League observer left (@10:30pm.
10.Minutes
11.Any other business.
12.Executive Session - Department of Public Health Litigation Settlement and Cell Tower Contract Negotiations.

Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, May 5, 2001, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA:
1.  Reappointments to Commission on Children and Youth, 2007
2.  Reappointment to SW C-Med (2006)
3.  Discussion/decision re: "Just Ice-Snowball Stand"
4.  Discussion/decision re:  July 4th celebration
5.  Discussion/decision re: Weston Conservation Commission fee structure
6.  Supplemental re: post-decision brief, C,L&P phase II
7.  Discussion/decision re:  Well Monitoring Agreement at Morehouse Farm Park between the Town of Weston and residents.
8.  Property tax refunds
9.  Minutes
10. Any other business
11.Executive Session - Litigation Settlement


Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, April 21, 2005, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting room
1.  Accept resignation, Z.B.A./done
2.  Accept resignation, Board of Finance/done, with appreciation
3.  Accept resignation, Ivy Moore Cottage Administration/done
4.  Discussion, decision regarding new appointment to Ivy Moore Cottage/appointed Carl Anderson
5.  Discussion/decision to extend Dial-a-ride program thru June 30 (fifth day)/done - and study shows increases in ridership over the past year.
6.  Discussion/decision $1000 request for Memorial Day Parade (defray expenses of W.V.F.D.)/done
7.  Insurance/discussion and approval of new agent
8.  Weston Social Services fund procedures (discussion/decision)/done (gifts to town;  up to $500 per recipient per year, Board of Selectmen approve any cumulative disbursements above that total to any one individual)
9.  Property tax refunds/done
10.Minutes/approved
11.  Any other business/Ordinance to be drafted for Veterans' exemptions to accomodate variances in assessment/grant (recipient to received no less than the year before--this is the concept the Ordinance draft is to have).  Public Hearing after it is drafted and OK'd by Selectmen.


Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, April 7, 2005, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
1.  Discussion/decision re: appointment to Commission on Children and Youth (thru 2007)/done
2.  Discussion/decision re:  acceptance of a gift ($5000) from Area Nine Cable Council toward cable fund/approved
3.  Discussion/decision re:  H.S. Boosters Club gift, $10,000 towards artificial turf, soccer field bleachers/approved
4.  Discussion/decision re:  Weston Soccer Club gift of $5000 towards artificial turf soccer field bleachers/approved
5.  Discussion/decision re:  Weston Lacrosse Club for artificial soccer field turf bleachers/approved
6.  Discussion/decision re:  approval of $1017.30 from Morehouse Fund for employees attendance at National Conference on Aging in Philadelphia/OK
7.  Discussion/decision re: extending Dial-A-Ride program thru next quarter (April-June) for the fifth day of service per week (Fridays) - postponed
8.  Discussion/decision re:  including totally and permanently disabled in the Town's program for tax relief for the elderly - postponed
9.  Presentation on Broadwater project - John Hritko, Jr./done
10.Discussion/decision re:  Insurance Advisory Committee to hire Webster Insurance Company to provide the employee benefit brokerage services/LWV monitor left at this point.
11.Property tax refunds
12.Minutes
13.Any other business
14.Executive Session - Collective Bargaining.


Special Board of Selectmen, Wednesday, March 23, 2005, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room.  NOTE:  Monitor viewed this meeting on Channel 79 - all items done save #4 (may not be needed) and #6 (not on agenda for action):
1.  Discussion/decision re: reappointment, Board of Ethics.
2.  Discussion/decision re: reappointment, SWCT EMC Council.
3.  Discussion/decision re: reappointment, WWHD.
4.  Discussion/decision re: Transportation Choices Coalition.
5.  Discussion/decision re: reappoinment, School Building Committee.
6.  Recommendations regarding health insurance broker services.
7.  Discussion/decision re: Communications Center Review.
8.  Discussion/decision re: extension of agreement of prearrival first aid and other components of emergency dispatching by and between
SWRegional Communications Ctr, Inc. and The Town of Weston.
9.  Discussion/decision re:  recommended FY2005-2006 Capital Budget.
10. Minutes
11. Any other business (at a Special Meeting?) - not allowed, and was not allowed.


Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, March 2, 2005, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
1.  Accept resignation from Panel of Moderators/done.
2.  Accept resignation from Commission for the Arts/done.
3.  Accept resignation from Zoning Board of Appeals/done.
4.  Discussion/decision re:  appointment, Commission for the Elderly/done.
5.  Discussion/decision re: appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill vacancy/done.
6.  Discussion/decision re: removal from the Historic District Committee/done (no longer a registered voter in Weston).
7.  Discussion/decisionre:  Deer Committee Mission Statement/changed.
8.  Discussion/decision re: supplemental for Warm-Up fund/requested financial statements - but will approve subject to receipt of same.
9.  Discussion/decision re:  request from Parent Corps for a supplemental appropriation/request to come back with financial data.
10. Discussion/decision re:  a donation to the CT Alliance Against Casino Expansion/contribution made.
11. Discussion/decision re:  Tax Deferral Program/no change approved to deferment interest.
12. Discussion/decision re:  supplemental appropriation re:  CL&P Phase II/done - must go to Board of Finance (April 7 CL&P decision due)
13. Minutes Jan. 25, Feb. 3 and Feb. 8/1st and 3rd approved, 2nd not yet (we think).
14.  Any other business/question on FOI requirement of explaining detail of "Executive Session" - this one on Dispatchers' contract.
15.  Executive Session - Contract Proposal & Personnel Issues

Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, February 17, 2005, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room - CANCELLED for lack of a quorum.
1.  Accept resignation,Panel of Moderators
2.  Discussion/decision to fill vacancy on Commission for the Elderly, 2006
3.  Discussion/decision regarding removal of an individual from a Town office as related to voter registry lists.
4.  Discussion/decision regarding Deer Committee Mission Statement
5.  Discussion/decision re:  Tax Deferal Program
6.  Minutes Jan. 25 and Feb. 3
7.  Executive Session - Contract.


Special Board of Selectmen, Tuesday, February 8, 2005, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
NOTE: Selectman Miller on speaker phone from
Florida.  He participated in both unanimous votes noted below.
1.  Discussion/decision regarding transmitting the Board of Education Budget to the Board of Finance/sent on with no recommendation for cuts.
2.  Discussion/decision regarding transmitting the First Selectman's Budget (then it becomes the Selectmen's Budget) to the Board of Finance/no
cuts, just a modification to "Human Services" - to be discussed after ATBM..

Regular Board of Selectmen,  Thursday Feb. 3, 2005, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room (preceeded by a Public Hearing at 7pm on the Regional Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan of SWRPA)
1.  Discussion/acceptance resignation from Board of Ethics/done
2.  Appointments (2) to Board of Ethics/done
3.  Appointment of alternate to Board of Assessment Appeals/done
4.  Adoption of Regional Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan/done with addition of item to make sure sirens work re:dam failure
5.  Dry hydrant at Cobb's Mill Inn/done
6.  Revision to Deer Committee Mission Statement/put off until next meeting.
7.  Siting Council share of legal bills/OK'd
8.  Appointment of Susan Moch as Moderator of ATBM April 13.
9.  Capital Advisory Committee appointments/done
10. Board of Education and First Selectmen's budgets transmittal post-poned to Feb. 8 (Tues.) at 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
11.  Any other business/report from SWRPA Rep.
12.  Executive Session - personnel/not in executive session after all, but we didn't stay.


Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Discussion/decision re appointment to the Commission for Children and Youth, Dec. 2005/not done until end of executive sessions, if done at all
2.  Discussion/decision re appointment to Conservation Commission, Dec. 2007/done
3.  Discussion/decision re appointment to the Library Board, Dec. 2005/done
4.  Discussion/decision re appointment to the Commission for the Elderly, Dec. 2006/done
5.  Discussion/decision re re-appointment to the Commission for Children and Youth Dec. 2007/done
6.  Discussion/decision re reappointment of Justices of the Peace, Jan. 2009/done
7.  Accept the resignation of members of the Board of Ethics, Dec. 2004/done
8.  Accept resignation from the Commission for Children and Youth, Dec. 2004/done
9.  Discussion/decision re Hemlock Ridge Road/agreement among neighbors resolved with assistance of Town Engineer;  Town Meeting to be scheduled in the near future.
10. Discussion/decision re supplemental appropriate for CT Siting Council Docket 272/done
11. Tax refunds/done
12. Discussion/decision re meeting schedule for 2005/discussed and accepted with one change
13. Minutes/done
14. Any other business/item added to agenda after vote to do so:  the town building inspector stated that the residents at 29 Lord's Hway' swimming pool was approved according to the laws in effectat the time (in 1985 all you needed was a pool cover), letter sent and received by them re moving their fence on Town property.
15. Executive session/action taken on item #9, with official motion.
Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, December 2, 2004, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room

NOTE:  LWV of Weston monitoring took place via report from Weston FORUM (which was not present at the meeting--but the Town TV channel 79 recorded this meeting, and it is possible the FORUM watched the tape...)  LWV Board member spoke at meeting, but not representing the League of Women Voters of Weston.

Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, November 18, 2004, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Discussion/decision re: reappointment of Animal Control Officer, Dec. 1, 2005/done.
2.  Discussion/decision re:  reappointment of Code Enforcement Officer, June 30, 2005/discussion of hiring of assistant (not hired yet)--Code Enforcement Officicer re-appointed.
3.  Discussion/decision re:  reappointment of Fire Inspector, Dec. 31, 2006/done.
4.  Discussion/decision re:  reappointment of Emergency Management Director, Dec. 31, 2005.
5.  Discussion/decision re:  reappointment of Veterans' Committee, Dec. 31, 2005/reappointed plus new member (Rev. Wilson).
6.  Discussion/decision re:  reappointment of David Coprio to Building Board of Appeals, Dec. 14, 2009.
7.  Discussion/decision re:  appointment of Charles Fredericks to fill the vacancy as Justice of the Peace, Jan. 3, 2005/interviewed and appointed.
8.  Discussion/decison re:  Hemlock Ridge Road and Martin Road/postponed until another time--parties working toward agreement all can live with.
9.  Discussion/decision re:  driveway variance for 11 Old Rock Road/granted.
10. Discussion/decision re:  supplemental appropriation of $13,000 to Interfaith Housing/recommended to Board of Finance as requested.
11. Review of Architect's contract  for Lachat development/to be further reviewed and approved at next meeting (Dec. 2).
12. Discussion/decision regarding Nature Conservancy agreement for Lachat development/discussed and to be approved at next meeting (Dec. 2).
13. Discussion/decision regarding Dial-a-Ride/5th day (Friday) trial extended for 3 months.
14. Discussion/decision regarding suggested legislation for the 2005 Session/to be discussed at mid-December meeting--Selectmen think Special Ed and F.O.I. act need work.
15. Minutes Oct. 7(OK), Nov. 8(put off until next meeting).
16. Any other business-none
17. Executive Session:  (?)  didn't happen



Special Board of Selectmen, Monday, November 8, 2004, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Discussion/decision re: $4000 gift from Gun Club/donation of a dock for the pond at Bisceglie for next summer.
2.  Discussion/decision re: Little League/award to Selectmen (token) for getting fields ready months early.
3.  Discussion/decision re:new investment program/more to come.
4.  Discussion/decision re: rebuilding of stone wall on 52 Fanton Hill/not discussed and probably will not be a matter for the Board of Selectmen.
5.  Discussion/decision re:  supplemental for Veteran's Day - $2000/will become a regular expense (volunteers paid for this last year).
6.  Discussion/decision re: membership on the Deer Management Committee (9 individuals to be interviewed)/appointed Nick Bell, Harvey Bellin, Jay Fortin, Tony Markowski, Steve Patton (Chair.).  Mark Harper to be ex-officio.
7.  Discussion/decision re:  supplemental appropriation for $323.25 re: CT Siting Council Docket 272/done.
8.  Requests for property tax refunds/done (?).
9.  Minutes of Oct. 7 & 21/Oct 21 done.
10. Executive Session:  Contract Negotiations/there will be decision made after--but Observer left.

Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, October 21, 2004, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Discussion/decision re: appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission, thru November 2005/done;
2.  Discussion/decision re: Boy Scout eagle project near Old Post Office/done (to begin after later in November Boy Scout official go ahead.
3.  Drivway ordinance decision, 64 Lyons Plains Rd./done
4.  Discussion/decision re: Town Hall holiday schedule 2005/done
5.  Discussion/decision re: gift of trees from Steck's Nursery/accepted $35,000 worth of trees with no restrictions;
6.  Supplemental Appropriation, CT Siting Council Docket 272/done
7.  Minutes/accepted
8.  Any other business/discussion of $43,000 fine from CTDPH in response to question from audience - agreement with DPH not to disclose.
9.  Executive Session/no actions to be taken.

Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, October 7, 2004, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Appointment to Library Board/done
2.  Discussion/decision re appointments to Insurance Advisory Committee to fill vacancies/done.
3.  Discussion/decision regarding possible refinancing of Town bond issues/done.
4.  Discussion/decision regarding mission statement for the Select Committee on Deer Management/done.
5.  Discussion/decision regarding request for $$ for Parent Corps/done with understanding that funds from elsewhere spent before any Town $$ used up to limit
6.  Appropriation for CT Siting Council Docket 272 Weston share/done
7.  Appropriation for Norwalk administrative appeal Weston share/done
8.  Valley Forge Bridge rehabilitation - appoint review committee to evaluate engineering firms responding to RFQ/committee appointed
9.  Accept /disburse gifts for library purposes from proceeds of progressive dinner/some to Town, some to school libraries
10. Discussion/decision regarding budget review schedule FY2005-2006/see draft
11. Tax refunds/done but for the first one
12. Minutes Sept. 2 & 14/wait
13. Any other business/done
14. Executive Session:  Contract Negotiations/did not stay and decission was to be made after exec session..

Special Board of Selectmen, Tuesday, September 14, 2004, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room (Jewish new year reason for special meeting date - Rosh Hashona on Thursday)
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Accept resignation from Library Board/done
2.  Accept resignation from Building Committee/done.
3.  Discussion/decision regarding Library Board appointment.
4.  Discussion/decision regarding deer management committee.
5.  Property tax refunds.
6.  Executive session:  contract negotiations. 


Special Board of Selectmen, Tuesday September 7, 2004, 11am at Town Hall
Agenda:  Construction Site Tour and Review

Board of Selectmen, Thursday, September 2, 2004, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Discussion/decision regarding appointment to Building Committee to fill vacancy thru 2006/done
2.  Discussion/decision regarding reappointment of members of Insurance Advisory Committee/done
3.  Year end financial outlook/rosey
4.  Discussion/decision regarding suggested capital acount transfers/done
5.  Discussion/decision regarding supplemental appropriation of $1917.38 to Cohen&Wolf re: City of Norwalk Administrative appeal/done
6.  Discussion/decision re: supplemental appropriation to Synapse for review of proposed transmission lines - $18.64./done
7.  Property tax refunds
8.  Discussion/decision re: minutes approval, August 19, 2004 Selectmen's Meeting
9.  Any other business/added to agenda--clarification that scoreboard at Bisceglie will have only Pepsi logo--continuing the tradition at Parks&Rec;  item two, the issue of who wrote the language to permit Collins buffer--not settled when Observer had to leave...
10. Executive Session - contract negotiations. 
Board of Selectmen, Thursday, August 19, 2004, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room

Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Discussion/decision re: appointment to Board of Finance/done
2.  Discussion/decision re: appointment to the Commission for the Elderly/done
3.  Discussion/decision re: appointment to the Commission for the Elderly/done
4.  Discussion/decision re: appointment to the Conservation Commission/done
5.  Discussion/decision re: appointment to the Westport-Weston Health District/done
6.  Discussion/decision re: terms for Commission for the Arts/6 appointed for 2 years - vacancies will be filled for alternate years.
7.  Discussion/decision re: dogs on Town-owned property/policy approved to forbid dogs from Morehouse and also from the little league field "park" at Bisceglie;  Board of Education policy needed re: same subject (dogs on leashes, leads or none) - Town and Board of Education should have policies within 60 days (Selectmen intend to) that then, in the case of the Town, become an ordinance and need Public Hearing.
8.  Discussion/decision re:  scoreboards for little league fields at Bisceglie/Selectman Miller recused himself (he owns some stock in Pepsi) those aspects of little league proposal (Pepsi logo required by gift of $15,000 for scoreboad [50%]) must go before Parks&Rec and Building Committee.
9.  Discussion/decision re:  fence on Revson Field/will the Town of Weston take down the illegal fence on its property?
10. Discusssion/decision regarding ribbon cutting at Bisceglie and Morehouse/weekend games to be held on little league fields at Bisceglie;  limit to use of Morehouse (not yet completed "punch list" review to see if contractor did the job completely as contract required--if the artificial field at Morehouse is ready and guarantees are in place, it will be "play ball" there, too, this Fall.
11. Establishment of Town gift acceptance policy/$100-$999 gifts -- under $100, no reporting.
12. Discussion/decision re: supplemental appropriation of $414.27 for Norwalk administrative appeal (Cohen&Wolf)/Phase One court case decided in Weston's favor.
13. Tax refunds/done
14. Minutes/done
15. Any other business...
16. Executive Session - labor contract/no decision


Special Board of Selectmen, Wednesday, August 4, 2004, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Accept resignation from Commission for the Arts/done
2.  Accept resignation from Conservation Commission/done
3.  Discussion/decision re: appointment to the Westport/Weston Health District/?
4.  Discussion/decision re:  a resolution authorizing the First Selectman to execute a person services agreement with the State of CT for financial assistance to construct artificial turf field complex/done.
5.  Discussion/decision re:  Hemlock Ridge/Martin Road and referral to P&Z under CGSsection 8-24 (James Murphy)/sent to P&Z for 8-24 public hearing (2nd Selectman recused himself).
6.  Discussion/decision re: accepting Valley Forge Bridge grant/done ("yes").
7.  Establishment of health insurance stabilization fund/OK with changes
8.  Establishment of Town Gift Acceptance Policy/ok with changes
9.  Discussion/decision regarding quorums.
10. Discussion/decision:  supplemental appropriation to Cohen&Wolf for $892.28 for work done in connection with Connecticut Siting Council Docket 272/done.
11. Minutes/next time
12. Any other business/none
14. Executive Session:- labor negotions update, tower suit update.


Board of Selectmen, Thursday, July 15, 2004, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Accept a resignation, Commission for the Arts/done
2.  Discussion regarding "Parent Corps"/Weston an early recipient of grant
3.  Year-end financial report/$850,000 to the good
4.  Discussion/decision regard gifts to the Town/distribution of draft to Board
5.  Property tax refunds/done
6.  Minutes/?
7.  Any other business/added acceptance of resignation from School Building Committee
8.  Executive Session/did not stay for decision after this item.

Board of Selectmen, Thursday, July 1, 2004, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Accept 2 resignations from Commission for the Arts/done
2.  Accept resignation from Building Committee/done
3.  Discussion/decision regarding leashing dogs/more to come
4.  Discussion/decision regarding $7000 for Westport/Weston First Night/$7500
5.  Discussion/decision regarding Dillon Pass property for potential third fire house/more to come, perhaps
6.  Report from Insurance Advisory Committee/recommendations on various insurance matters OK'd (Observer/monitor watched the rest of the meeting on Town TV)
7.  Minutes/?
8.  Any other business/F.O.I. complaint broached by member of audience
9.  Executive Session - Contract Negotiations


Board of Selectmen, Thursday, June 17, 2004, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Accept resignation from Commission for the Elderly/done
2.  Accept resignation from Commission for the Elderly/done
3.  Discussion /decision regarding agreement for Conservation Easement for Revson Field/done
4.  Discussion/decision, supplemental appropriation ($4123.86), Phase II siting Council/done
5.  Discussion/decision, supplemental appropriation ($1255.84) Weston share of CL&P administrative hearing/done
6.  Minutes May 27, June 3 & 8.
7.  Any other business
8.  Executive session-Contract
Board of Selectmen, Thursday, June 3, 2004, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room

Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Discussion/decision, re:  appointment, Commission for the Arts (June 30, 2006)/done
2.  Discussion/decision, re:  appointment, Commission for the Arts (June 30, 2006)/done
3.  Discussion/decision re: 3 appointments to the Beautification Committee (June 30, 2008)/done;  award to retired Town Clerk
4.  Discussion/decision re: appointments to Conservation/Nature Center Advisory Committee (June 30, 2005)/done
5.  Discussion/decision re:  proposed changes to the Tax Relief for the Elderly Ordinance/ on split 2-1 vote (Miller "no"), passed.
6.  Discussion/decision re: participation in the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign/OK'd
7.  Property tax refunds/done
8.  Minutes/done
9.  Any other business/item re: bequests discussed.
10. Executive Session-Contract

11. Schedule Special Town Meeting regarding privacy buffer easement on Revson Field and the Juliana LaChat Conservation Center/June 17 Special Town Meeting, 8pm, Town Library Community Room;  8-24 serves as "public hearing" prior to Town Meeting presentation re: buffer proposal, Monday, June 7 at P&Z - 8-24 Public Hearing by P&Z prior to Special Town Meeting (tent.).  Susan Moch, Moderator, Dick Troxell, Alternate Moderator nominated for June 17 Special Town Meeting.


Board of Selectmen (following Public Hearing on Tax Relief for the Elderly Ordinance changes, at 7:30pm), May 27, 2004, Town Hall Meeting Room
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Discussion/decision regarding the appointment to fill the vacancy on the Commission for the Elderly, for a term expiring December 12, 2004/done.
2.  Discussion/decision regarding appointment to Historic District Commission, alternate, for a term to expire December 7, 2008/done.
3.  Resignation from the Commission for the Arts, effective April 24, 2004/accepted.
4.  Report of the Cemetery Commission./long report, next step to go to Planning and Zoning for an 8-24.
5.  Discussion/decision regarding recommendations from the Commission for the Arts/to be continued.
6.  Discussion/decision regarding a resolution to establish a Building Committee for the removal of asbestos and tile replacement at the Weston Middle School and Hurlbutt Elementary School/done (formality for State funding).
7.  Discussion/decisionregarding participation in the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign/favorably received, action at later meeting.
8.  Discussion/decision regarding Memeorial Day Parade/Selectmen confirm Parade beginning change (location further down School Road toward Weston Road)...Observer left at this point.
9.  Property Tax Refund requests.
10. Minutes
11. Any other business
12. Executive Session.


Board of Selectmen (following Public Hearing on Tax Relief for the Elderly Ordinance changes, at 7:30pm), May 27, 2004, Town Hall Meeting Room
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Ernest Albin, Jr. to fill the vacancy on the Commission for the Elderly, for a term expiring December 12, 2004.
2.  Discussion/decision regarding appointment to Historic District Commission, alternate, for a term to expire December 7, 2008.
3.  Resignation from the Commission for the Arts, effective April 24, 2004.
4.  Report of the Cemetery Commission.
5.  Discussion/decision regarding recommendations from the Commission for the Arts.
6.  Discussion/decision regarding a resolution to establish a Building Committee for the removal of asbestos and tile replacement at the Weston Middle School and Hurlbutt Elementary School.
7.  Discussion/decisionregarding participation in the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign.
8.  Discussion/decision regarding Memeorial Day Parade.
9.  Property Tax Refund requests.
10. Minutes
11. Any other business

Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, May 6, 2004, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Discussion/decision, appointment to fill vacancy on Zoning Board of Appeals (Alternate), for a term to expire Nov. 15, 2005
2.  Discussion/decision of appointment to C-Med, term to expire May 30, 2005
3.  Resignation from Board of Finance
4.  Discussion/decision re: Staples Guardian Fund
5.  Discussion/decision re revised Nature Center proposal
6.  Discussion/decision re Dial-A-Ride
7.  Discussion/decision re Tax Relief for Seniors
8.  Discussion/decision re Memorial Day Parade cost
9.  Discussion/decision re supplemental approporiation re C,L&P administrative Hearing
10. Discussion/decision re resolution for borrowing
11. Discussion/decision re "Cities for Climate Protection Campaign"
12. Discussion/decision re sending letter to Senators and Reps for support of minimum $1000 per student education initiative
13. Minutes
14. Any other business
15. Executive Session - Personnel



Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, April 15, 2004, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room  (Observer watched this meeting on Town TV)
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Appointments to School Building Committee/done
2.  Appointments to Building Committee/done
3.  Resignation from Commission for the Elderly/done
4.  Resignation from the Library Board/done
5.  Discussion/decision re:  Goodwill pickups May 29, August 21, October 16 and December 4/only 3 dates made--please check with First Selectman's office--all will be held at the Transfer Station on Godfrey Road (dates changed to not conflict with other community events--desire for most effective pick-ups for this worthy cause)
6.  Discussion regarding tax relief program for seniors/discussion took place including members of the public present and all selectmen--most significant, the impact of any changes not to be determined until the next enrollment in the program complete in the Fall (we think we heard this)
7.  Discussion/decision re: interest rate on Senior deferment program/ditto
8.  Gilbert&Bennett Wiremill presentation by developer/plans in Redding for 400+residential units and retail, employment center at old Wire Mill;  developer reports that pond is free of pollutants;  new, improved treatment plant to replace existing one, to empty into Norwalk River;  pretty pictures.
(Town TV left the air at this point...at completion of presentation)
9.  Property tax refunds
10. Minutes
11. Any other business
12.  Executive Session - Contract Negotiations

Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, April 1, 2004, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Accept Planning&Zoning resignation/done
2.  Accept WWHD resignation/done
3.  AcceptCommission for the Elderly resignation/done
4.  Discussion/decision regarding leashing dogs on Town property/Animal Control Officer told to move ahead with this idea
5.  Discussion/decision regarding accepting a grant for putting maps on disc/done
6.  Discussion/decision regarding Parks&Recproposed regulations for use of artificial turf fields/done
7.  Minutes/ok
8.  Any other business...reappointment of member of the Building Committee/School Building Committee
9.  Executive session - Litigation/action taken to join Att'y General Blumenthal in fighting recent recognition by B.I.A. of Danbury tribe.
Special Board of Selectmen, Monday, March 29, 2004, 6:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Discussion/decision regarding budget update/changes in some accounts based upon actual numbers (i.e. contribution to pension fund)
2.  Discussion/decision regarding artificial turf for the football field and the school building project/up to $50,000 from contingency voted to be used if needed for the construction of artificial turf football field--for use this Fall.


Board of Selectmen, Thursday, March 4, 2004, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Acceptance of resignation from Library Board/done
2.  Discussion/decision re penalty fee for delinquent property and motor vehicle taxes - ordinance proposal/discussion with Tax Collector about how the new enabling language to help towns generate revenue might work in Weston--research to be done regarding number of delinquent taxpayers and expected revenues vs. costs for enactment of an ordinance.
3.  Discussion regarding meeting participation by telephone/old decision from Town of Seymour re: speakerphone discussed.
4.  Discussion/decision regarding First Selectman signing release of performance bond/done
5.  Discussion/decision regarding three signatures (need two persons of the 3 designated) for approval of transfer from one bank to another/done
6.  Tax refunds/done
7.  Minutes, Jan. 15, Feb. 2, 3,5 and 24, 2004/some done, some not ready yet.
8.  Any other business
9.  Executive session: Contract Negotiations.


Special Board of Selectmen, Tues., Feb. 24, 2004, 6:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Discussion/decision re reappointent to WWHD- 2006/done
2.  Appointment to Library Board/done, effective upon receipt of resignation of previous member.
3.  Veteran's Committee appointments/done (7)
4.  Resignation of Justice of the Peace/accepted
5.  Discussion/decision re: extend deadline of Select Committee on Heady House to June
6.  Recognition of League of Women Voters award/done
7.  Discussion/decision re: transmittal of WWHD budget/done
8.  Discussion/decision re:  intermunicipal agreement/Wilton asked to be on our Tower, we obliged (they did it for us some time ago!)
9.  Discussion/decision re: caps on abatements and deferment/no decision
10.  Discussion/decision re: LaChat:
Endowment fund, project--cash flow, schedule/postponed
11.  Presentation - employee benefits straties/LWV monitor left at this point.
12.  Property tax refunds/done (put ahead on the agenda until previous item presenter appeared.
13.  Any other business
14.  Executive session:  Contract negotiations.

Board of Selectmen, Thursday, February 5, 2004, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Appointment to Commission for the Arts/done
2.  Appointment of Historic District Commission alternate/done
3.  Moderator and Alternate Moderator for Annual Town Budget Meeting April 14/done
4.  Reappointment to Ethics Board/done
5.  Discussion/decision re:  reappointment of Animal Control Officer/done
6.  Discussion/decision re: reappointment of Code Enforcement Officer/done
7.  Discussion/decision re:  Fire Marshal reappointment/done
8.  Discussion/decision re:  Emergency  Management Director/done
9.  Discussion/decision re: reappointment of Fire Inspector/done
10. Reappointment of Town Attorney and Assistant Town Attorney/done
11. Presentation of award re:  underage drinking/done
12. Employee benefits strategies discussion (Insurance Committee)/postponed
13. Discussion/decision re: proposed ordinance with respect to penalty fee for delinquent motor vehicle or property taxes/postponed
14. Discussion/decision re: review and tramsmittal of Board of Education budget, Town operating budget, capital budget and debt service budgets to the Board of finance./done--small cuts made in First Selectman's proposed budget;  one change in capital budget;  recommendation to Board of Finance that increase in School Budget be 5% instead of 5.83%.(Observer Corps witnessed meeting live thru beginning of item 14--then watched remainder on Town TV from home.
15. Minutes
16. Any other business
17.  Executive session - bioterorism-contract negotiation.

NOTE:  Observer Corps did not attend this meeting, nor was it televised (Board of Education "Worksession" on FY2005 budget instead);
Board of Selectmen, Thursday, January 15, 2004, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room*
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Appointments and reappointments/Nancy McCormick reappointed to the Commission on Children and Youth (2006);  acceptance of resignation of Henry Roehr, as alternate - Weston Zoning Board of Appeals.
2.  Discussion/decision re appointment of John Negroni as Moderator for Town Meeting on acceptance of easements January 27, 2004
3.  Discuss/decision, Heady House - more detail on option #4 and #5 requested
4.  Parks and Rec regulations on use of turf (artificial) field on School Road
5.  "M.O.U." information (memorandum of understanding re irrigation between Parks and Rec and Conservation)
6.  Discussion/decision/Juliana Lachat Conservation Center
7.  Stonewall Committee
8.  Select Committeeon Veterans' Affairs
9.  Minutes, any other business and Executive Session
* = the exact wording to be supplied later (Observer did not make copy of notice)
NOTE:  Observer Corps did not attend this meeting - see unofficial source.
(Special Meeting)  Selectmen's Agenda, Tuesday, January 6, 2004, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Conservation Education Center Committee - discussion of construction schedule and costs
2.  Set Special Town Meeting for conveyance of conservation easement of various wetland parcels on the Weston Schools Campus.
3.  Discussion/decision regarding veteran's affairs
4.  Property tax refunds
5.  Minutes
6.  Executive Session - Contract negotiations


NOTE: According to the Weston FORUM December 23, 2003, the Board of Selectmen met in Special Session briefly on Sunday morning, Dec. 21 @8am or so (notice posted Friday) to re-vote on the nomination to fill the Board of Education vacancy noted below - vote is now 3-0 in favor of appointing Maria Kalivas).  Although Roberts Rules of Order permits 2 abstentions on a 3-member Board (the quorum is considered present) and is a valid vote, the Town of Weston Charter does not (a quorum must vote ).


Board of Selectmen, Thursday, December 18, 2003, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Accept resignation, Board of Education, Barbara Ford (D)/done
2.  Discussion/decision, appointment to Board of Ethics (Jan. 31, 2005)
3.  Discussion/decision, Conservation Commission appointment (12/12/07)/done
4.  Discussion/decision re: appointments of 2 individuals to decide what is played on Government Access Channel 79./done
5.  Discussion/decision re: appointment to the Board of Education, Maria Kalivas (D) - Nov. 11. 2007/done - 1-0 (2 abstentions)
6.  Discussion/decision re: Stone Wall Encroachment Commitee appointments/put off.
7.  Discussion/decision re: donation to Warm Up fund ($4500)/done
8.  Discussion/decision re: Cohen&Wolf bill, NU Phase I/done
9.  Discussion/decision re: "memorandum of understanding" (Morehouse Farm Park irrigation)/put off until Conservation and Recreation act first
10. Legislative priorities for 2004/no new unfunded mandates and more $$ for Special Education
11. Resolution for Climate Protection Campaign/put off
12. Discussion/decision re: Building Feess - 2 increases approved--application fee to $30 and increase to $8.25  per $1000 of construction value
13. Tax refunds/done
14.  Minutes/OK'd
15.  Any other business/none
16.  Executive Session - contract negotiation and Personnel/done
SPECIAL BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Dec. 4, 2003, 8:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
1.  Appointments by DTC:  Commission for the Elderly, Historic District Committee, Panel of Moderators, Parks and Recreation, and Conservation (the last not made, but the rest OK'd).
2.  Southwestern CT EMS Council  to fill the vacancy left by the untimely death of Dave Geismar.
3.  Maritime Center presentation;  Interfaith Housing, regular request for funds.
4.  Nature Center Master  Plan presentation.


Special Board of Selectmen on November 20, 2003 at 5pm - non-League report HERE.
Board of Selectmen's Meeting Agenda, Thursday, November 6, 2003, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room

Pledge of Allegience
1.  Discussion/decision regarding appointments to Select Committee on Cemeteries/done - plus an ad hoc advisor/coordinator for Commission for the
Elderly to this Select Committee
2.  Resignation, Commission for the Arts/accepted
3.  Discussion/decision re appointing ad hoc member to Select Committee on Cemeteries/see above
4.  Discussion/decision re appointment of replacement for Dave Geismar to Southwesrn CT EMS Council (term to expire March 1, 2005)/put aside in order to meet David's replacement
5.  Dog pound refurbishment fund-raising/Animal Control Officer discusses plans for fund-raising for improvements to the "pound."
6.  Discussion/decision regarding supplemental appropriation in the amount of $13,328 for LaChat Property design/approved with the proviso that the Nature Conservancy will continue its interest in the project.  (Next stop, Board of Finance--no new money here, funds previously devoted to the project design, not already disbursed, had to be returned to the General Fund at the end of fiscal year.
7.  Discussion regarding holiday schedule./14 days
8.  Tax refunds/done
9.  Minutes Feb. 3 and Oct. 16/done
10.  Any other business/swearing-in ceremony for all officials on the Nov. 4th ballot on Monday, Nov. 10, 2003 at 7:30pm in Town Hall Meeting Room


Special Board of Selectmen, Thursday, October 16, 2003, 5pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
Pledge of Allegiance;  adopted "Mission Statement" for Cemetery Committee.

Special Board of Selectmen. 10am, Tuesday October 7, Town Hall Meeting room
AGENDA - Discussion regarding Merritt Parkway Trails - Linda Hoza, Franklin Bloomer


Board of Selectmen Meeting Agenda, Thursday, October 2, 2003, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA (revised)
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Discussion/decision re: approval of driveway variance
2.  Update on Cemetery Project
3.  Discussion/decision re:  Goodwill Industries having a pick-up at Transfer station Oct. 25th from 8am to 2:45pm
4.  Discussion/decision re: budget review schedule FY2004-2005
5.  Request for posting of trees at Bisceglie-Scribner Park (Observer arrived at this point, at end of W.W.H.D. report [added to the agenda])
6.  Discussion/decision regarding a resolution in support of the smoking ban
7.  NU/UI Phase 2 proposal fund request of $4000 for Weston's share of the cost of a Facilitator, Transmission Engineering Review and Environmental Overview Study
8.  Discussion/decision minutes 9-6 and 9-23
9.  Any other business:  ALL SCHOOL PROJECTS RECEIVE S.F.U. O.K.
10.  Executive Session - Contract Negotiations
Special Board of Selectmen, Tuesday, September 23, 2003, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room

Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Discussion/decision re: appointment to SWRPA as Selectmen's Representative/done
2.  Discussion/decision re: driveway variance, Richmond Hill Road/done
3.  Discussion/decision regarding changes to Weston Selectmen's Driveway Ordinance/changes approved and set for Public Hearing, date TBA
4.  Discussion/decision regarding driveway variance, Homeward Lane/withdrawn
5.  Discussion/decision regarding Goodwill Industries having a pick-up at the Onion Barn on Saturday, October 25th from 9am to 3pm/proposed by Selectmen that Goodwill hold its next pick up at the Transfer Station (same hours)
6.  Discusion/decision regarding O&G contract/not ready for approval
7.  Discussion of 345,000 volt transmission lines Phase II/  Phase 2 funding formula weighted;  not expected to be anywhere near as expensive if all of the 4 separate sections can come to agreement.
8.  Property tax refunds/done
9.  Minutes/all but one set OK'd
11.  Any other business/none since this is a Special Meeting
12.  Executive session - Contract negotiation/no action to be taken (meeting lasted @30minutes!)

Special Board of Selectmen, Tuesday, September 16, 2003, 8am, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
Pledge of Allegience
1.  Discussion/decision regarding approval of the questions for Charter Revision to be sent to the State
2.  Discussion/decision regarding the appointment of Rack Gleason (Weston Building Inspector) as 504ADA Coordinator for the Town of Weston.
Board of Selectmen, Thursday, September 4, 2003 at 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room - REVISED
Plege of Allegience
1.  Discussion/decision re: appointments of student members of Commission for Children and Youth/done
2.  Discussion/decision appointment to Coastal Fairfield County Convention and Visitors Bureau/done
3.  Discussion/decision re:  appointments to Select Committee on the Future of the Heady House/done - change to Committee made--only three (3) members (2-1 vote) and when appointments made, 2-0 (one abstention).
4.  Discussion/decision re: driveway variance/continued
5.  Discussion/approval re: changes to the Driveway Ordinance (Town Engineer)/continued
ADDED:  Report on meeting of Northeast Utilities/United Illuminating Phase II Chief Elected Officials/Phase 2 application to be submitted sept (mid) through October (mid) est.
6.  Tax refunds/done
7.  Minutes/changes suggested, to be approved next meeting
8.  Any other business/none
9.  Executive Session:  legal action & contract negotiation/no action to be taken after session
Board of Selectmen, Thursday, August 21, 2003, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Appointment of new Assessor for a term to expire October 13, 2007/done
2.  Discussion/decision regarding First Night donation/approved--must now go to Board of Finance
3.  Discussion/decision regarding high school parking lot during construction/report by Selectman Miller--no decision
4.  Discussion/decision regarding approval of the questions for Charter Revision to be sent to the State/done
5.  Discussion/decision regarding Mission Statement for the future of the Heady House Committee/done
6.  Property tax refunds/done
7.  Minutes/done
8.  Any other business/three items added to agenda:   soccer field lighting proposal, Fromson-Strassler testing per request of WWHD, Town Meeting to be scheduled for gift of land and easements (Moore)
9.  Executive Session:  legal action and contract negotiation/no decision
Special Board of Selectmen, Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at 6:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers presentation.  Report HERE.


Board of Selectmen, 7:30pm, Thursday, August 7, 2003, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Appointment of Social Worker/done
2.  Resignation from Board of Ethics/accepted
3.  Discussion/decision re appointment to Board of Assessment Appeals/done
4.a.  Gift from resident/land presented plus easements - Selectmen favor this and will see if it has to go to a Town Meeting
4.b.  Discussion regarding options for the Heady House at Morehouse Farm Park/next meeting Committee to be appointed - Heady House will not be demolished.
5.  Discussion/decision regarding budget review schedule for 2004-2005/discussed.
6.  Discussion/decision re legal fees (supplemental appropriation)/done.
7.  Discussion/decision re engineering fees ("  ")/done
8.  345kV power lines update PHASE II and request for funding/$1000 approved
9.  Refunds of property taxes/done.
10. Minutes/approved
11. Any other business/items added to this agenda, including action to approved the Charter Revision Commission report recommendations and send them to the State of CT, as required,  request from Conservation Commission Chair. to retain consultant to review drawdown tests for properties at Morehouse Farm Park area; mention as any other business, that Town of Weston is preparing modest remembrance for September 11 memorial.
12. Executive Session:  legal action & Contract negotiations.

Board of Selectmen PUBLIC HEARING, "Proposed Charter Revisions" - 7pm, Thursday, August 7, 2003, Town Hall Meeting Room/statement submitted by LWV (same as at Charter Revision Commission Public Hearing), one other speaker or so.


Special Board of Selectmen, Wednesday, July 30, 2003, 11:30am, Town Hall - awarded $35 million General Obligation Bond at 4.396%
to UBS Financial Services, Inc. 
Special Board of Selectmen, Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 7pm* in Town Hall Meeting Room

AGENDA
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Disussion/decision, appointment to fill vacancy on Ivy Moore Cottage Committee/done
2.  Discussion/decision re: appointment of Town Administrator as Chair. of Ivy Moore Cottage Committee/done
3.  Discussion/decision re: no term limits on Commission for the Arts/more to come in Fall
4.  Discussion/decision re: reappointments to Commission for the Arts/one year appointments only - new term limits, etc. for this body to come.
5.  Approval of minutes/done with a change here or there.
6.  Any  other business/none
7.  Executive Session - Personnel
* First Selectman explains that Democrat Caucus begins at 8pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room - so the Selectmen held their meeting one-half hour earlier to accomodate Democrats.

Special Board of Selectmen, Saturday, July 12, 2003 at 1pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room
The Board of Selectmen will walk the Fromson-Strassler property to review the site recommended by the Commission for the Elderly for a non-sectarian cemetery.
Special Board of Selectmen, Wednesday, July 2, 2003, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room

AGENDA
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  ZBA alternate appointment
2.  Appointment of Agent for the Elderly
3.  Driveway ordinance variance
4.  Property and Liability Insurance discussion
5.  Cemetary Study Committee recommendation re Town Cemetary (non-sectarian) for part of Fromson-Strassler
6.  Minutes
7.  Property tax refunds
8.  Any other business
9.  Executive Session:  personnel


BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Thursday, June 5, 2003, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room (LWV Observer got report on appointments from Selectmen's Office - items 1,2,3)
AGENDA
Pledge of Allegiance
1.  Discussion/decision re Commission for the Elderly vacancy/done
2.  Discussion/decision re reappointment to AreaNine Cable Council for a term to June 30, 2005/done
3.  Discussion/decision re reappointment to Building Committee, terms to April 1, 2006/done
4,  Recognition of employee
5.  Discussion/decision regarding stone wall encroachment on Town property
6.  Presentation by Advisory Commission regarding insurance, drug coverage
7.  Discussion/decision exchange of land, Wampum Hill Road
8.  Discussion/decision on acceptance of Aspetuck Glen as Town road
9.  Discussion/decision re appointing moderator for a public hearing on July 2, 2003 at 7:15pm (see item 7 above)
10. Discussion/decision re lawsuit by CCM against State of CT for PILOT and Road grants
11. Discussion/decision approval of minutes May 15 and 27
12.  Property tax refunds
13. Any other business/Observer joined meeting at this point (@9pm) - coming from Charter Revision Commission
14. Executive session:  Personnel issues (Health Insurance)/not held


SPECIAL BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at 7:30pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1.  Insurance Advisory Committee to make final recommendation to the Board of Selectmen.
2.  Discussion/decision regarding insurance plan for the Town of Weston.
3.  Executive Session - Health Insurance Issues


BOARD OF SELECTMEN'S MEETING, Thursday, May 15, 2003, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1.  Pledge of Allegiance/done
2.  Discussion/decision re appointment to Planning and Zoning/done
3.  Discussion/decision re appointment to Commission for the Elderly/next meeting
4.  Discussion/decision re appointment to Library Board/done
5.  Discussion/decision re appointment to fill vacancy on Conservation Commission/done
6.  Resignation from Board of Assessment Appeals/done
7.  Discussion/decision re authorization of the Den Historic District extension/OK
8.  Discussion/decision re recommendation of the Insurance Advisory Committee/changes discussed - action to be in executive session (s)
9.  Discussion/approval of request to file amicus brief in Stamford case/not done as on agenda because not timely, Observer infers.
10. Discussion/decision re disposition of excess capital account funds/money not being used that has been appropriated
11. Discussion/decision re disposition of excess bonded capital account funds/realignment of funds done without approvals
12. Discussion/approval of meeting minutes of March 26th and May 1/done.
13. Discussion/decision re Transfer Station fee increase/haulers' fees raised to meet increases in tipping fees (not presently breaking even at old fees); per bag price for those who dispose of garbage themselves to stay the same.
14. Property tax refunds/done
15.  Any other business/Conservation Commission request for attorney of their choice approved (for C.C. v. Selectmen lawsuit over Bisceglie).
16.  Executive Session:  Personnel issues (Health Insurance);  Observer did not stay, and thus does not know what or which insurance was determined for  the medical need (some part of benefit) of Town employees.


BOARD OF SELECTMEN'S MEETING, Thursday, May 1, 2003, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room (not attended)
AGENDA
1. Interviews for the Insurance Advisory Committee
2.  Discussion/decision re reappointment to SWRCC Board of Directors
3.  Discussion/decision re Goodwill pickup in Weston on Saturday, May 17
4.  Discussion/decision re Stamford amicus case brief
5.  Discussion/decision re acceptance of Aspetuck Glenn as Town road.
6.  Discussion/decision re legal bills from Town Atty.
7.  Discussion/approval of minutes from February, March and April
8.  Discussion/decision re appointments to the Insurance Advisory Committee
9.  Any other business
10. Executive Session: litigation
Special Board of Selectmen, Saturday, April 26, 2003, 8am, Town Hall Meeting Room

AGENDA
1.  Discussion/decision re Appointments to the Charter Revision Commission/five (5) individuals appointed plus Chair. named.
2.  Any other business to properly come before the meeting/none
3.  Executive Session:  Litigation/none


Board of Selectmen, April 17, 2003, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room CANCELLED


Board of Selectmen, April 3, 2003, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1.  Pledge of Allegiance
2.  Discussion/decision, appointment of "Insurance Advisory Committee"/to be continued
3.  Discussion/decision re appointments to Charter Revision Commission/to be continued
4.  Accept residenation from P&Z/done
5.  Accept resignation from Conservation Commission immediately/done
6.  Accept resignation form Ad Hoc Nature Center Committee/done
7.  Discussion/decision re reappointments to Building Committee for term to expire April 1, 2006/done
8.  RTC recommendation to Commission for the Elderly/done
9.  Discussion/decision of RTC recommendation for need and feasibility of non-sectarian cemetery/to continue
11. Any other business/question re appointments to Charter Revision Commission
12.  Executive Session:  Litigation.

SPECIAL BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Wednesday, April 2, 2003, 10am, Town Hall Meeting Room.
AGENDA
1.  Discussion/decision re Appeal of Conservation Commission decision of March 15, 2003 concerning the application to place a septic system and playing fields at Bisceglie-Scribner Park with related activities and further to consider the appointment of counsel with respect to such appeal./done, attorney retained.
2.  Any other business to properly come before the meeting.
3.  Executive Session:  Litigation.

SPECIAL BOARD OF SELECTMEN'S MEETING, Friday, March 28, 2003, 8am, Town Hall Meeting Room.
AGENDA
1.  To review and select ballot wording for the April 22 referendum vote concerning the reconsideration of the 3-4-5 school project/done.
2.  To select a Moderator and Alternate Moderator for the Special Town Meeting of April 10/done.
3.  To consider any changes or amendments to the Warning of the Special Town Meeting and Referendum Vote/done.
4.  To discuss/approve establishment of a Charter Revision Commission ("Committee" is the word used in the public notice of this Special Selectmen's Meeting)/more to come at next Regular Meeting.
5.  Executive Session to discuss litigation.

SPECIAL BOARD OF SELECTMEN'S MEETING, Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1.  Pledge of Allegiance/done
2.  Discussion/decision re Petition for Special Town Meeting/on a two to one vote, Board of Selectmen accepts petition (after public comment).
3.  Discussion/decision re wording for warning of Special Town Meeting/still being worked on, Special Meeting set for Friday morning at 8am in Town Hall.  DATE SET:  April 10 at 8pm in Weston High School gym for Special Town Meeting and April 22 for all-day Referendum (6am to 8pm) at regular polling place - WMS.
4.  Any other business to properly come before the meeting/as a special meeting none should come and none did.
5.  Executive Session: Litigation


BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING, Thursday, March 20, 2003, 7:30pm
Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1.  Pledge of allegiance/done
2.  Discussion/decision re Petition for Special Town Meeting/not accepted by Selectmen - will hold another meeting (Special) on March 26 to take time to consider counter legal arguments.
3.  Discussion/decision re wording for warning of a Special Town Meeting/not done.
4.  Historic District Preservation Grant Application:  Town Clerk/done but will await First Selectman's return for his signature.
5.  Emergency Services Update - Town Administrator reported everything going well, but can't discuss exactly what we're doing in a public meeting, as per the protocol for Homeland Security.
6.  Executive session:  Litigation


Special Board of Selectmen's meeting Agenda - LWV WEB report limited to comment on Item#5 as reported and confirmed Friday.
Thursday, March 13, 2003, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
1.  Pledge of Allegiance
2.  Discussion/decision re posting town properties.
3.  Property tax refunds
4.  Discussion/decision of creation of Special Committees to support the budget process
5.  *Discussion/decision re Petition for Special Town Meeting /Note: none forthcoming this evening.
6.  Any other business (are you allowed to have this item at a Special Meeting?)
7.  Executive Session:  Litigation.
* = Note: no public comment will be taken for this item.  This item will be passed over unless a petition is received and signatures are certified prior to the meeting. 


BOARD OF SELECTMEN'S MEETING, Thursday, March 5, 2003, 7:30pm (cancelled [snowfall])
AGENDA
1.  Discussion/decision re Petition for Special Town Meeting.
2.  Discussion/decision re Posting of Town Properties.
3.  Discussion/decision of creation of Select Committee to support the Budget Process.
4.  Any other business to properly come before the meeting.
5.  Executive Session:  Litigation.
SPECIAL BOARD OF SELECTMEN'S MEETING, Feb. 27, 2003 at 7pm, Town Hall Meeting Room

AGENDA
NOTE: this meeting not attended by Observer.
1.  Discussion/decision re appointment of Police Sgt. to Director of Emergency Management for a term to expire June 30, 2003.
2.  Discussion/decision reappointment to Commission for the Elderly (term ending  Dec. 12, 2004)
3.  Discussion/decision re reappointment to Board of Ethics (term ending June 30, 2004)
4.  Discussion/decision re nomination of Susan Moch as moderator and John Negroni as alternate moderator for the Annual Town Budget Meeting
5.  Discussion/decision re appointment to Beautification Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2004
6.  Presentation of a check from Kiwanis to pay for video capabilities in the Library Community Room (Kiwanis had previously supported speakers microphone--heavily used.)
7.  Property refunds.
8.  Discussion/decision re $6205.39 for Synapse (Weston's share for review of transmission lines issue).
9.  Discussion/decision for $400 municipalities' share for case Board of Education of Naugatuck v. Borough of Naugatuck.
10. Presentation "Pictorial History of Weston"
11. Minutes (and "any other business" -- but are you allowed to list this for a special meeting?)
12. Executive Session:  Legal Matter.


SPECIAL BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003 at 7:30pm in Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
Finalizing decision on First Selectman's budget, recommendation on School Budget for FY'04./cut @0.75 percent from First Selectman's budget, recommendaded to Board of Finance that they cut $333,000 from School Budget--the goal being to, as Selectman Miller stated at a previous session, to reduce increases to 7.5% over-all.


REGULAR BOARD OF SELECTMEN, FEB. 6, 2003 at 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA (Pledge of Allegiance)
1.  Accept resignations/done
2.  Appointments:  Commission for the Arts/done
3.  Re-Appointment:  SW EMS Council/done
4.  Appointment:  Beautification Committee/done
5.  Appointment:  Board of Ethics/done
6.  Goodwill pickup/approved only one (March 15, 2003, 9am to 3pm)
7.  Discussion/decision re review of Board of Education Budget, First Selectman's Budget (once approved, the Town Operating Budget [of the Board of Selectmen]), Capital Budget and Debt Service Budget - send to Board of Finance./cpntinued to Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003 at 7:30pm in Town Hall Meeting Room
8.  Tax refunds/done
9.  Approval of minutes/done
10. Any other business/none
11. Executive session:  Contract Negotiations.

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, JAN. 9, 2003, WESTON HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, 8PM
AGENDA
1.  Call to order - First Selectman/done - @8:15pm
2.  Introduce Head Table - First Selectman/done
3.  Nomination and election of Moderator - First Selectman.  Moderator assumes leadership of the balance of the meeting/done.
4.  Appoint Parliamentarian (Susan Moch) and identify Registrars of Voters by name and official counters by name/done.
5.  Read statutes re Qualifications of voters and penalties for fraudulent voting/done.
6.  Segregate non-voters/done.
7.  Note that Town Clerk Cynthia Williams is Clerk of the Meeting/Donna Anastasia, Ass't. Town Clerk in this position.
8.  Get motion and vote to waive reading of Call/done.
9.  Instruct Clerk to enter Call in the minutes of the Meeting/done.
10. Explain votes to be taken, methods of voting, and method of amendments/done.
a.  All votes by voice except for the following:
i.  If Moderator cannot determine the prevailing side - take immediate standing vote.
ii. If at least seven (7) voters immediately challenge the Moderator's call of the outcome - take immediate standing vote.
iii.If, prior to taking a vote on a motion on the floor, the Meeting itself upon a motion duly made and seconded, votes to take the vote on the pending motion by some other means (i.e. paper ballot).
11. Explain the rules for addressing the meeting/done:
a.  Get recognized by the Moderator.
b.  Identify yourself by name and street
c.  Address remarks or questions to Moderator;  be as brief as possible; don't simply repeat what others have said;  avoid personalities.
d.  Any issues outside the scope of the Call, or not germain to the motion at hand, will be ruled out of order.
12. Any questions about procedure?/LWV of Weston calls for paper ballot, voice vote taken ("NO" prevails according to Moderator);  LWV Co-President calls for a division of the house--gets many more than seven voters to join this motion - standing count not close (precise number to come)--LWV request fails.
13. Brief remarks re First Resolution - First Selectman/done.
14. Discussion and vote/many speakers against, some for--voice vote called "YES"--challenged;  standing count not close.
15. Brief remarks re Second Resolution - First Selectman/done.
16. Discussion and vote/speakers equally divided, voice vote "YES" overwhelming--no call for standing count.
17. Adjournment/@9:30pm..


SPECIAL BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003 at 7:30pm in the Weston High School Auditorium
AGENDA
1.  Preparation for Town Meeting.
REGULAR BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Thursday, January 2, 2003, Town Hall Meeting Room

AGENDA
1.  Discussion/decision League of Women Voters' proposal for secret ballot/can be used at Town Meeting if voters present desire to do so.
2.  Request for property tax refund/done
3.  Discussion/decision re Supplemental Appropriation of $3,278.80 for Weston's share to Synapse Energy Economics, Inc., concerning review of proposed transmission lines/done.
4.  Discussion/decision re Supplemental Appropriation of $299.85 for Weston's share to Land-Tech Consultants, Inc. concerning CL&P Application review/some question about bill, but approved..
5.  Discussion/approval of minutes of December 19, 2002/done.
6.  Any other business to properly come before the meeting/questions raised about State Education funding--Town Administrator reported S.D.E. telephone conversation on the subject--Weston's approx. $80 million project already in the pipeline for funding, should not be affected by reported suggested cuts from Governor Rowland's office.
7.  Executive Session-Land Acquisition/no action taken.
REGULAR BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Thursday, December 19, 2002, Town Hall Meeting Room

AGENDA
1.  Discussion/decision re: CT Alliance Against Casino Expansion/writing letter
2.  Discussion/decision re:  Coalition for Endangered Water Lands/writing letter
3.  Accept resignation from Commission for Children&Youth/done with regret
4.  Discussion/decision re: reappointments to Commission for Children&Youth/done
5.  Discussion/decision re: reappointment of Tree Warden/done
6.  Discussion/decision re: reappointment of Animal Control Officer/done
7.  Discussion/decision re: reappointment to Building Board of Appeals/done
8.  Discussion/decision re: reappointments to Commission for the Elderly/done
9.  Discussion/decision re: reappointments to the Historic District Commission/done
10. Discussion of handling of loaned art/more to come
11. Property tax refunds/all but one done
12. Discussion of Citizen of the Year award/for later date
13. Minutes of Oct. 3 and December 4, 2002/done
14. Any other business/none
15. Executive Session - land acquisition/no action
SPECIAL BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Thursday, December 12, 2002 at 8pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1.  Resubmission of Moore property request to Board of Finance/done
2.  Approval for Moore property purchase/after obtaining Board of Finance OK on a 3-1 with 2 abstentions...a reconsideration vote for that body.
3.  Approve resolution to call a Special Town Meeting for January 9, 2003/8pm in the Weston High School auditorium, Troxell, Moch (alt.) moderator 


BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Dec. 5, 2002, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1.  Update on School Building Project/report given by Owner's Rep on many projects
2.  Discussion/decision for sign for Library on Norfield Road - Town Administrator will undertake appropriate steps for this to happen in a coordinated way.
3.  Discussion/approval, minutes/done
4.  Discussion of legislative priorities 2003 session/at request of Senator Freedman, Board of Selectmen suggests putting CL&P power lines underground, asking for fair treatment on State aid and repeal of "Las Vegas Nights"
5.  Executive Session to discuss possible land acquisition/took place
6.  Special Town Meeting for Land Acquisition
7.  Any other business/none


Regular Board of Selectmen, Nov. 21, 2002, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1.  Discussion/decision re: RTC recommendation for Board of Education/done (after resignation by previous member accepted)
2.  Discussion/decision re: RTC reommendation for Planning & Zoning/done (after resignation by previous member accepted)
3.  Accept resignation from Commission for the Elderly/put off until next meeting
4.  Discussion/decision re: Goodwill pick-up in Weston/trial Goodwill collection at the Onion Barn prior to Christmas OK'd--involvement by P&Z for any expansion of this concept
5.  Discussion/decision re: holiday schedule 2003/done
6.  Discussion/decision re: WEBsite agendas and minutes/if Boards and Commissions agree, OK
7.  Refunds of property taxes/done
8.  Minutes/approved--click HERE for attachment re: tentative Budget Process dates
9.  Any other business
10. Executive session for the purpose of land acquisition discussion


Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, November 7, 2002, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1.  Presentation of Public Service Awards/done
2.  Discussion/decision re Paramedic Agreement/approved - for five years.
3.  Discussion decision re moving juvenile court/support for keeping it in Norwalk
4.  Driveway variance/OK
5.  Road acceptance/moratorium on accepting roads until P&Z and others do more work
6.  Wampum Hill Land exchange/OK but will need Town Meeting approval
7.  Discussion/decision Freedom of Information procedure/4-point memo discussed--all Boards and Commissions should, along with the staff of the Town, have a uniform procedure
8.  Property tax refunds/done
9.  Supplemental appropriation/Att'y bills/approved
10. Interfaith Housing--supplemental appropriation/approved and sent to  Finance ($12,000)
11.  Year end transfers/if not for health insurance, would have had a surplus
12. Discussion /Decision 2002-2003 Budget Review Schedule/approved subject to coordination with Board of Education (will be posted when finalized, League presumes.
13. Approval of minutes/done
14. Any other business/policy established to have First Selectman respond for the Board (i.e. invitation to Eagle Scout award)
15. Executive session for the purpose of land acquision and appraisal review/to be a long meeting, so Observer did not wait...
16.  Discussion/decision of approval for First Selectman to ratify land acquisition contract.


Special Board of Selectmen, Thursday, October 31, 2002, 8am, Town Hall Commission Room
AGENDA
1.  Discussion/approval of contract in an amount not to exceed $40,000, for design and resurfacing "the soccer field" with artificial grass/did not take place.*
2.  Executive Session to discuss land acquisition.
no explanation, but click HERE for non-LWV report from previous evening's Building Committee meeting.

SPECIAL BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Monday, October 21, 2002 at 8am in the Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1.  Discuss/accept agreement to purchase a parcel of land, and take related action thereto including:  Authorize an 8-24 application to the Planning and Zoning Commission for said purpose; establish a date for a special Town Meeting to seek necessary authorization and appropriation of funds for said purpose; and select a moderator to preside at the Special Town Meeting.
2.  Executive Session to discuss land acquisition.


Regular Board of Selectmen, Thursday, October 17, 2002, 7:30pm, Town Hall Commission Room
AGENDA
1.  Interview/appointment of Mr. Carl Bernstein, Esq., Democratic Town Committee nominee to fill the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission for the unexpired term of Nancy Burkholder, for a term to expite Dec. 17, 2003/thanks to Nancy, done
2.  Grievance Hearing, Highway Department/in executive session--no action taken at open meeting
3.  Discussion of Jarvis Military Academy Advisory Commission mission statement/discussed, no action
4.  Approval of minutes/done (with correction)
5.  Supplemental appropriation request of $6,752.31 re: C,L&P administrative hearing/done
6.  Property tax refunds/done
7.  Any other business
8.  Executive Session for the purpose of land acquisition discussion
Regular Board of Selectmen's Meeting, October 3, 2002, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room

AGENDA
1.  Recognition of Public Service Award recipients/not present
2.  Discussion/Action on request concerning use of existing emergency access, Hemlock Ridge to Martin Road/only First Selectman not recused--discussion continues.
3.  Discussion/Action on supplemental appropriation request of $26,000 for Edgecomb Design Group Inc. services at LaChat Property/number actually $25,500--approved unanimously--sent to Board of Finance.
4.  Approval of minutes/August done
5.  Any other business.../discussion of Jarvis Committee meeting
6.  Executive Session to consider possible land acquisition/no decisions after.

Regular Board of Selectmen's Meeting, Thursday, September 19, 2002, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1.  Discussion/Approval of Elderly Resident Tax Deferral/Abatement Program for 2003/done;  Town will publicize deferment more than in the past..
2.  Discussion/Approval of The Jarvis Military Academy Advisory Committee request for funding of Jarvis House architectural plans, matching construction funds, lease and new site use agreement/$16,000 approved for plans only.
3.  Presentation of Cemetery findings/extensive report given.
4.  Discussion of procedures and schedule for FY 2002 Audit/new post-Enron procedures--also because Weston is now over the 10,000 population threshold, this audit will have more information.
5.  Update on year-end account closeout projection, encumbrances, and updated FY03 Revenue Projections/final '02 figures show fund balance at $3.750 million.
6.  Discussion/Approval of Town Policy regarding requests for prior written notice of meetings and/or meeting agendas under C.G.S. 1-227/official policy now (3-0 vote in favor) to send envelopes if submitted as self-addressed and stamped, by department-Board of concern to individuals--not just Public Hearing notices, apparently.
7.  Discussion/Approval for abatement/refund of property taxes/done.
AT THIS POINT, AN ADDITIONAL ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA BY A VOTE OF 3-0--approval of North House septic system contract to D.S.I. (only bidder responding of 4 or 5 receiving RFP):  $97,350 (money coming from approval at Town Meeting of June 2001--this was the meeting that turned down schematic funding prior to Bond Issue vote of November 15, 2001)
8.  Any other business to properly come before the meeting/none
9.  Executive Session for the purpose of land acquisition discussion.


Regular Board of Selectmen's Meeting, Thursday, September 5, 2002, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1.  Presentation of Jarvis House Plans, Jarvis Military Academy Advisory Committee/a decision promised at the next meeting (reported 5013C status for fund-raising in the works, new Committee proposed, long-term lease of public property, etc.)
2.  Presentation on status of dog licensing in Town, and discussion of appointment of Animal Control Officer as Conservation Officer to enhance ability to remove dead deer from privately owned land/news of all dog licensing, vaccinations, shots for both dogs and cats, Conservation Officer status (to be able to pick up dead deer on private property);  bow-hunting class, discussion of regional deer over-population..
3.  Discussion/approval of request to authorize expenditure of $1027 from the Morehouse Fund for the purpose of publishing a social services directory/we were not in the room during this item.
4.  Update on review of Ravenwood water system/full airing (several users present) with more to come Friday morning. (Discussion of stipulated judgement from the 1970's.)
5.  Any other business to properly come before the meeting/none.
6.  Anticipated Executive Session for the purpose of land acquisition discussion/Aspetuck Land Trust present.


Regular Board of Selectmen's Meeting, Thursday, August 15, 2002, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA (revised)
1.  Interview/appointment of DTC nominee as an alternate member of ZBA (term expires November 3, 2003)/done
2.  Review of Proposed RFP to review the Town's structure for meeting human services needs/approved.
3.  Request to award property revaluation services contract ($138,000)/done.
4.  Request for supplemental appropriation in the amount of $3677.26/done.
5.  Discussion/approval of minutes of various Selectmen's meetings/done.
6.  Any other business...
7.  Executive Session for the purpose of land acquisition.


Regular Board of Selectmen's Meeting, Thursday, August 1, 2002, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA:  Authority for Police Commission to hire an additional officer/done
1.  Discussion with/Appointment of candidate to serve on the Weston Board of Education for a term to expire Nov. 11, 2003/done
2.  Presentation "Weston, a Caring Community"/more discussion to come
3.  Review/Approval of Services Agreement with Weston Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Service/OK
4.  Update on Town Insurance Coverage/done
5.  Interview of Owner Representative services provider/done
6.  Review of Town application to CTDEP for septic system installation/done to keep process moving forward on all fronts ASAP
7.  Discussion of Observance/Remembrance of Sept. 11th/no action to have Town do something separately (coordination only)
8.  Approval of various minutes of Selectmen's meetings/ not done until next time
9.  Any other business/none
10. Executive Session - Land Acquisition/League did not ask or wait to hear if there was any action taken after the Board of Selectmen completed their Executive Session


Special Board of Selectmen's Meeting, Tuesday, July 23, 2002, 4:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1.  Discussion/decision regarding Grievance from the Highway Department regarding use of paid sick leave for care of a family member, continuation from hearing of 7/18/02/2-0 vote to uphold decision of the Town Administrator
2.  Discussion/decision regarding Ravenwood water system consumption pattern, rate charges, and discussion of possible need for water use restrictions/discussion to take place at first meeting in August.
ITEM ADDED 24 hours in advance:  decision on re-financing older bonds/unanimous vote to refinance at favorable rates.
3.  Discussion/decision Sept. 11 remembrance plans.
4.  Executive session - land acquisition


Regular Board of Selectmen's Meeting, July 18, 2002, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1.  Recognition of Dick Bochinski for service to the Town as a member of the Board of Ethics/done
2.  Interview of candidate for Trout Brook Valley management committee, term to expire June 30, 2003/done
3.  Receipt of resignation from Beautification Committee/done
4.  Appointment of Fire Inspector/done
5.  Grievance from Highway Department employee/discussion with employee and union representative
6.  Review of Ravenwood Water System (consumption, rate charges, water restrictions)/comparisons made with data over a several year period re: water use patterns at the Town water-supplied 33 home neighborhood
7.  Presentation of Jarvis Military Academy community gardens and barn restoration/not done
8.  Discussion/approval insurance contract/done
9.  Discussion/approval land return from the Town of Weston to the WVFD/done
10. Tax refunds/done
11. Discussion/approval $4000 (supplemental appropriation) for South House Roof/changed to $24,000 based upon School Building Committee recommendation - must go to Board of Finance
12. Review/approval Board of Selectmen's minutes/put off until third member of the Board is present
13. Any other matters...none
14. Executive session - Land Acquisition
Regular Board of Selectmen, June 20, 2002, 7:30pm Thursday, Town Hall Meeting Room

AGENDA - this meeting televised on Channel 73 and for replay
1.  Discussion/decision re: appointment of 3 student "commissioners"/appointments made to Commission for Children and Youth
2.  Swearing in new Fire Inspector, effective immediately - not acted upon because there was a fire call!
3.  Discussion/decision re: Weston joining transportation choices coalition and appointment thru Dec. 2003/done-Ray Rauth appointed as Weston representative
4.  Discussion with Westport Tax Collector re: out of town vehicles registration/no action taken
5.  Discussion of The Sports Complex with representative/neighbors spoke and submitted comments
6.  Discussion for funding of study-master plan development of the Lachat Property - $20,000/approved for master planning
Discussion of  estimate of total cost for whole process:
7.  Discussion/decision for supplemental appropriation re:  Northeast Utilities transmission lines application response (technical) - $9645.30/done
8.  "                "             "     "                    "                  "      "                                                                                    (legal) - $8717.18/done
9.  "                "             "     "                    "                  "      "                                                                                   (engineering) - $1210.00/done
10. Water Emergency Ordinance discussion/no action until all three Selectmen are present
11. Discussion/decision re: reappointment of Select Committee...Impact of Sewage Treatment/reappointed
12. Any other business:  appointment to fill vacancy on Commission for the Arts, approval of contracts for Brooks Laboratories work at Hurlbutt, Aspetuck Land Trust to act as agent for the Town (as long as the number and arrangement of parking spaces for Trout Brook remains the same).


Special Board of Selectmen, Wednesday, June 12, 2002, 7pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1.  Continuation of appeal of First Selectman's decision regarding payment of legal fees & complaint investigation
2.  Discussion regarding assignment of naming of Little League Fields
3.  Take necessary action in connection with school construction grant for window replacement projects for Hurlbutt:  a)establish required building committee  b)authorize the preparation of schmantic drawings and outline specifications.


REGULAR BOARD OF SELECTMENS' MEETING, Thursday, June 6, 2002, 7:30pm
AGENDA  (NOTE:  This agenda was prepared by staff unfamiliar with Selectmen's procedures)
1.  Discussion/decision re appointments to Commission for Children and Youth
2.  Accept resignation from Board of Education
3.  Discussion/decision appointment (R) to ZBA alternate position/done
4.  Discussion/decision of Weston joining Transportation Choices Coalition and making appointment
5.  Discussion/decision on Synapse bill ($9645)
6.  Discussion/decision of Supplemental appropriation request for $8717.18 (re: NEUtilies transmission line application)
7.  Discussion/decision on Grant approval for Hurlbutt School windows and 2 sets of dopuble doors for East House
8.  Discussion of Water Emergency Ordinance
9.  Discussion/decision of mail to Board of Selectmen
10. Discussion on tax abatement and refunds
11. Discussion/decision regarding 8-24 request from Planning and Zoning for Bradley Road parking for Trout Brook Valley
12. Discussion/decision of Supplemental Appropriation request of $24,913.56 to repair burned out sewage ejector pumps at the Weston Middle School
13. Any other business
Regular Board of Selectmen's Meeting, Thursday, May 16, 2002, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room

AGENDA INCLUDES SEVERAL INTERESTING ITEMS (AMONG THE USUAL TAX REFUNDS, EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERSONNEL, ETC.):
a.  Setting date for Public Hearing on changes to the Tax Relief for the Elderly program
b.  Setting date for Special Town Meeting on 16 Parade Ground Court - land purchase
c.  Further action on Weston Fields project
Special Board of Selectmen's Meeting, Thursday, May 9, 2002, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA (from 7:37pm to @10:17)
1.  Discussion re:  Draft for Water Conservation Ordinance and encroachments on Town Property/draft water "emergency" declaration discussed with WWHD;  no discussion of encroachment issue
2.  Discussion re:  proposed tax relief program for year 2003-2004/discussion with Commission for the Elderly members re revisions expanding DEFERMENT;  ABATEMENT (means "forgiveness") not intended to be changed
3.  Discussion re Weston:  A Caring Community/representatives not present


Regular Board of Selectmen's Meeting, Thursday, May 2, 2002, 7:30pm
AGENDA
1.  Discussion/decision re supplemental appropriation for First Night/$7000
2.  Set date for Selectmen's workshop to discuss draft for water conservation ordinance, encroachments on Town Property/next Thursday May 9 at 7:30pm
3.  Discussion re Weston:  A Caring Community
4.  Discussion re Trout Brook Valley Parking area (Bruce LePage)/Public Hearing May 16 at 7pm on the subject
5.  Discussion re Tower Committee contract/next meeting
6.  Discussion/decision re Wilton use of Weston tower for emergency service/also to be discussed at workshop (?) May 9
7.  Discussion re proposed tax relief program for year 2003-2004/discussed at workshop May 9 (?)
8.  Discussion/decision re consolidation of tax abatement and health plan point systems for Volunteer Fire Department and EMS employees (?????)
9.  Any other business that may properly come before the meeting
10.  Executive Session:  Land Acquisition and Personnel/some decisions may have been made after on the personnel matter...League did not wait

REGULAR BOARD OF SELECTMEN'S MEETING, Thursday, April 18, 2002, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1.  Discussion/decision re NIBRS Reporting Grant:  Chief Land/done
2.  Historic Documents Preservation Grant Application:  Town Clerk/done
3.  Discussion/decision re:  proposed changes to the Tax Relief for the Elderly program/l/ not discussed--there is a new regulation proposed (available in Town Hall)
4.  Discussion/decision re proposed policy on encroachment on Town Property/no action.
5.  Discussion/decision re draft water conservation ordinance/welcomed--sent to Conservation Commission and P&Z for comment
6.  Discussion/decision re consolidation of tax abatement and health plan point systems/some changes made in dates on abatement--a work session to be posted in the future for this and a number of other issues.
7.  Discussion/decision re approval of Fletcher-Thompson contracts/OK and signed asap
8.  Any other business that may properly come before the meeting/an additional item added--Selectmen approve application for grants for sports complex--more than $200,000 raised already.
9.  Executive Session:  Land Acquision/not held


Special Board of Selectmen's Meeting, April 12, 2002, 8:30am, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1. Request for 8-24 from Planning and Zoning Commission for land purchase at 16 Parade Ground Court/done
2. Discussion re letter from League of Women Voters re recommendations to encourage increased voter participation/Co-Presidents explain and Selectmen agree to do all of these things next year - this year (Tuesday) ATBM will only reflect Selectmen asking Town Meeting for paper ballot on school budget.
3. Executive Session:  Land Acquisition



Board of Selectmen's Meeting, April 4, 2002, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA - revised
1.  Discussion/decision regarding reappointment to Building Committee/done
added new #2 - Discussion/decision on revised 2002-2003 insurance budget request (if necessary)/approved unanimously
2.  Discussion with CCM/done
--Recess for Board of Finance "Deliberation Meeting" (held in Meeting Room instead of Commission Room)--
3.  Exit 43 in Fairfield proposal from Westport/not going to happen
4.  Special appropriation request from First Night/not on new agenda
5.  Set date (April 16) time always 8:30pm by Charter, and place is Weston High School/done
6.  Appoint Moderator and Alternate for ATBM/done
7.  Discussion with Commission for the Elderly re: (among other items) changes to the tax relief program/for a later date
8.  Procedure for spending Heady bequest/for a later date
9.  Discussion/decision re retaining O&G Industries, Inc. for pre-construction services for capital improvements to the Weston Public Schools and parks and recreation facilities/done
10. Discussion/decision re: approval of Fletcher-Thompson contracts/for a later date

11. Discussion/decision re: appointment of Lynne Pierson, Superintendent of Schools, as a voting member of the School Building Committee/done
12. Discussion/decision re: Supplemental Appropriation of $8,717.18 for Weston's share of the municipal representation concerning Northeast Utilities' application for 345kV power lines before the CT Siting Council/reviewed expenses so far; done
13. Discussion of draft of mandatory water conservation ordinance/discussed, not done
14. Discussion re replacement of existing wooden picket fence with a stone wall on Town property at 6 Covenant Lane/requires review of all cases in Town of similar nature.
15. Any other business that may properly come before the meeting
16. Executive Session:  Land Acquisition & Litigation/Announcement of proposed purchase of 16 Parade Ground Court for $660,000


Board of Selectmen's Meeting, March 21, 2002, 7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting Room
AGENDA
1.  Executive Session:  Review of Tower Committee proposal/done, no decisions
2.  Discussion/decision re recommen