Minutes

Lower Connecticut Valley Selectmen’s Association

February 11, 2009

Attendance:

Chester: Tom Marsh

Clinton: Willie Fritz

Deep River: Dick Smith

Essex: Phil Miller

Killingworth: Richard Cabral

Lyme: Ralph Eno

Old Lyme: Tim Griswold

Old Saybrook: Mike Pace

Westbrook: Noel Bishop

Joe Cumerford, Executive Director, ETD

Jeff Nelson, Governor Rell’s Representative

Carla Iezzi, DOT

Geoff Colegrove, Mid State

Roy Piper, Region 2 Coordinator

Paula Ferrara, Executive Director, ESCI

CRERPA Staff: Linda Krause, Janice Ehle-Meyer, Jean Davies, Margot Burns, Pat Anthony

1. Call to Order: Mike Pace, Chairman, convened the meeting at 11:20 a.m. at CRERPA Headquarters, Saybrook Station, Old Saybrook.

2. Minutes: Motion to approve the January ‘09 minutes was made by Rich Cabral and seconded by Dick Smith. All were in favor

3. Old Business:

HHW:

Janice met with HHW sub committee to review vendors for the 2009 collections. Veolia Environmental Services was the vendor selected. They are based in MA and have the proper insurance. The parameters of the costs involved were discussed.

Motion to accept new vendor with cost adjustments noted was made by Ralph Eno and seconded by Rich Cabral. All were in favor.

It was suggested that electronics collections take place every other weekend, depending on budget constraints. Recommendation was made to DEP about twice monthly electronics collections. We may have to offset costs.

It was recommended that we keep electronics and HHW budgets separate. A proposal was made to have 10 HHW collections in 2009, but no number was agreed upon.

Janice said there was money in the Slam Fund; however, insurance is due soon.

4. Any Other Item:

The issue of regionalizing Probate Courts was reviewed. The general feeling is that regions should be set up in small towns to accommodate the citizens of the small towns.

5. Motion to Adjourn:

Motion to adjourn was made by Rich Cabral, seconded by Tim Griswold. All were in favor.

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Anthony, Clerk