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)

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