Wallingford Fire District No. 1

 MINUTES OF THE PRUDENTIAL COMMITTEE MEETING
 October 10, 2007

The official copy of these minutes can be obtained at Wallingford Fire District #1 Office.

Called to Order:

Chris Rabtoy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.   Also present were Chris McPhee, Rose Regula and Stephanie Biagini/Clerk-Treasurer.    

Visitors:  Warren Allen, Scott Sendra and Melissa Whitmore  

Highland Beach Association:  M. Whitmore came before the committee to discuss the water billing procedure that will occur for the association in 2008.    

Fire Chief:  W. Allen informed the committee of the following:  Fire Hydrants will be flushed on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 from 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.   The fire station’s furnaces need to be cleaned.  Since B. Lohsen and J. Ingalls have knowledge of the furnaces they will both be contacted by the Chief for the job.  Some roof slates may need to be repaired at the station on Railroad Street .   Sunday, November 11, 2007 will be the last day for Bingo.  W. Allen said that it’s costing more money to run the event then the event is making money.  

The energy efficiency audit was conducted for the Fire Station and the following items were identified.  AC units and refrigerator is old and should be replaced, the flood lights outside should be put on sensors and the water vending machine located outside, should be moved indoors.  The high electricity months identified was for the month of July, due to the Wallingford Day Event.  

Fire Truck:  The warning and the ballot were reviewed. The informational meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 @ 7:30 p.m. at the Wallingford Fire Station and the vote will take place on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 and the polls will be open from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Wallingford Town Hall , Wallingford Fire District Office #1.  C. Rabtoy made the motion to warn the meeting and approve the ballot as presented.  C. McPhee seconded the motion.  R. Regula questioned the location of the information meeting.  No further discussion.  Motion carried (2/1).  R. Regula not in favor of the location of the information meeting.  

Approval for Minutes:  C. Rabtoy made the motion to approval the minutes for September 13, 2007 Board of Abatement as presented with a couple of corrections.  R. Regula seconded the motion.  No further discussion.  Motion carried (2/0).   C. McPhee abstained.  

C. Rabtoy made the motion to table the minutes from September 26, 2007 .  R. Regula seconded the motion.  No further discussion. Motion carried (2/0).  C. McPhee abstained.  

Prudential Committee Pay Order:  C. Rabtoy made the motion to approve the pay orders as presented.  C. McPhee seconded the motion.  No further discussion.  Motion carried (3/0).  

Old Business:  

Contractor Contract:  C. McPhee made the motion to run the contract by VLCT for suggestions or changes, due to the date of the contract on file.  C. Rabtoy seconded the motion.  No further discussion.  Motion carried (3/0).  

Snowplow Contract:  C. McPhee and R. Regula didn’t agree to send this contract to VLCT for review.  C. Rabtoy said that since it doesn’t cost anything, so if we were going to send one contract up he would just assume send both of them up for review.  R. Regula mentioned that we contact the VLCT way too much.  C. Rabtoy made the motion to send the snowplow contract for review.  No further discussion.  Motion carried (2/1).  R. Regula opposed.  

Sewer Only Residents:  Has the number of users changed since the original list was made.  A note could be placed in their next bill letting the district know how many in residing in their household.   C. Rabtoy made the motion to have a note be placed requesting the resident to notify the office of how many reside in their household.  C. McPhee seconded the motion.  No further discussion.  Motion carried (3/).  

New Business:  

VLCT 2008 Fire/Water Renewal Application:  The committee reviewed the application and will be completed by the clerk.  

Grand List:  The treasurer mentioned that in the near future that the fire district tax rates would need to be set for the remainder of the year.  C. Rabtoy made the motion to keep the fire district tax in place, until 2008.    

Pembroke Lane :  M. Breznick had brought the offices attention that the resident that monitored the station for power outages had moved and would there be someone else to take their place.  C. McPhee offered to monitor the Timber Hills booster station for power outages.  

The Pub ( 5 North Main Street ) T-Pad Installation:  Their water meter t-pad had still not been installed by their plumber.  M. Breznick offered to do it.  A brief discussion occurred.  A letter will be sent and they will have 30 days to install it, if not the fire district will send a plumber out to complete the work and bill the resident.  That sounded acceptable to all the board members.   

Resident Rate Inquiry for Lodge:  A resident asked about the rate for the use of the lodge for September 2008.  If it was a fundraiser or something, there may have been a possibility in deduction of the rate.  R. Regula made the comment if it was for something else fine, but if it’s just for a family reunion she couldn’t agree with a change in the rental fee.   The committee said that since it was still in season that the cost would still remain at $575.00.   

School Street Fire Hydrant:  The road has finally been paved by P. Baker.  

Deerfield Drive Water Leak:  The project was to commence on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 .  Due to the location of the water shut off valves, the project would take place on Thursday, October 11, 2007 .   

Wallingford Lodge Taxes:  C. McPhee will be dropping off the deed to Attorney Paul Kulig for his review.  

Bill Cobleigh Project:  The office has still not received information from P. Baker regarding the cost of insulating the Cobleigh water pipes.  R. Regula said that she would call him again and request the information.  

C. McPhee left the meeting at 8:15 p.m.  

Budget Money Transfers:  The treasurer informed the committee that the budget transfers from monies collect from the 3^rd quarter billing would take place within the next week and accurate figures will be available for the next meeting.  

Follow Up to Fire District Sewer Permit: C. Rabtoy read a letter written from C. Dunigan.  In his letter he wrote that his project is a renovation with no additional kitchen, bathrooms or bedrooms. Copies of permits were provided for the committee to review.  No further discussion or decisions were made.  

Public Comments:  No comments.  

Other Business/Announcements:    

Executive Session:  None.  

Next Meeting:  The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Prudential Committee will be held on October 24, 2007 @ 7:00 p.m. – Town Hall.  

Adjournment:  C. Rabtoy made the motion that the meeting be adjourned.  R. Regula seconded the motion.  No further discussion.  Motion carried (2/0).  Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.  

Respectfully Submitted:

Stephanie P. Biagini - Clerk/Treasurer                                       Date Approved:  _October 24, 2007_

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