Warren Connecticut

Results of the May 19 Town Meeting

About 30 townspeople gathered at the town hall on May 19 for town meeting. Nancy Scofield, moderator of the meeting, led those gathered to pass the budget, elect two members to the Board of Education and approve transfer of funds from the unexpended to the capital account.

The budget for 2005-2006 was approved at $ 4,002,100 with no questions and no dissent.

Luke Tanner was returned to the Board of Education for a second term of three years. Sandy Taylor was elected to fill out the remaining one year of Ellen Prindle’s term. Ms. Prindle had notified the selectmen that she did not wish to complete the term. She has served on the board for many years, including serving as its president. The meeting gave her a standing ovation in thanks for her excellent service.

The town meeting completed its business in approximately 20 minutes.

June is Dog License Month!  License renewal reminders have been mailed to all who registered dogs last year.  If you have a new dog please bring in its rabies information and a certificate of spay/neuter if applicable.  PLEASE TO DO NOT COME FOR YOUR LICENSE BEFORE JUNE 1, we cannot issue new licenses before that date.  You may renew your license by mail, the information is on your renewal form.   Joanne & Marcia

v     Notes from Selectman’s Meeting
Feb. 1 ,2005

In attendance were Jack Travers, Cal Tanner and Marian Smith.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

Jack Travers suggested the possibility of having a land use booklet printed in order to simplify the following of procedures.
Pertinent telephone numbers would be  listed. This will be discussed further.

Jack stated that the town needs to refinance our Resource and Recovery bonds by April. The town plans to hire Vera Stearns, a bond advisor, to help with this process. A town meeting will have to be held to authorize the refinancing.

The trash and recycle contract will be up on July 1. Jack will prepare a new contract for bid. Our garbage tonnage has increased while our recycling tonnage has decreased. Recycling  costs are 50% less than garbage.  There was discussion as to whether it would be prudent for the town to handle the recycling. It is believed the town could realize a savings of $220.00 per ton.

The snow removal process is in writing and there was a motion to adopt the written policy. The motion passed.

The meeting adjourned at 5:17p.m.

submitted by Marylyn Hendricks

Selectman’s Meeting May 3, 2005

In attendance were Jack Travers, Cal Tanner and Marion Smith.

The minutes from the April 5th meeting and the special April 26th meeting were read and approved.

Jack Travers announced that until the election, our acting town clerk will be Joanne Tiedman and the assistant town clerk Marcia Schultz.

Authorization for  2005 Homeland Security grants were approved.

On the senate floor is a proposal for the auto tax go to the state instead of the town.  If this proposal passes, our town taxes will increase.

The Teamsters Union highway Dept. contract for a 3.5% increase  was approved.

Ellen Prindle has sent a letter of resignation for her position on the school board.

The Meeting was adjourned at 5:07 p.m.

Submitted by Marylyn Hendricks