March 08, 2007
First Selectwoman's Night Out
Tonight, come to the Library's conference room to speak with First Selectwoman Evonne Klein. The Selectwoman's Night Out will take place from 7 to 9 p.m.
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February 02, 2007
Board of Selectmen 2007 Priorities
Click here to read the Board of Selectmen's 2007 Priorities. Click here to read the BoS's Ongoing Charges and Responsibilities.
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August 10, 2006
BOS Votes to Appraise Library Building
At its meeting Monday night, the Board of Selectmen approved a $5,500 expenditure to pay for an appraisal of the Darien Library building. According to the Darien News-Review, First Selectwoman Evonne Klein thinks the Leroy Avenue site would be appropriate for senior housing.
The Library will sell its current building to help pay for the new library. "Every dollar we get for the current property is a dollar less that we have to raise in the Capital Campaign", said Library Director Louise Berry.
Visit the Library's New Library Blog for more information about the plans for the new library.
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July 10, 2006
The Future of Weed Beach
Instead of visiting Weed Beach today, drop by Town Hall to learn about the future of Weed Beach. Tonight, July 10, at 5:30 p.m. in room 206 of Town Hall, the Weed Beach master plan will be presented to the Board of Selectmen. Click here to view the meeting agenda.
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June 13, 2006
New Selectman Appointed
The Board of Selectmen appointed Paul Hendrickson to fill the vacancy.
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June 06, 2006
Board of Selectmen Interviews
According to Town Adminstrator John Crary, interviews for Board of Selectmen candidates will begin Thursday, June 8 at 7:15 p.m. in room 206. Anyone who would like to schedule an interview should contact Evonne Klein, First Selectwoman, at 656-7338 to schedule a time.
Posted by EmilyW at 03:34 PM
Last Night's BOS Meeting
Last night, room 206 in Town Hall was packed for the hour long debate on the replacement for Kevin Newman. Most of the discussion concerned the process to be followed. Could the two Republican Selectmen put forth a name, endorsed by the Republican Town Committee, for a vote tonight, or would the Democrats be able to interview Republican candidates? The seat belongs to a Republican. When the vote was finally taken for the candidate (Paul Hendrickson) proposed by the two Republican Selectmen, and endorsed by the Republican Town Committee, the vote was split, 2-2, and failed to carry for lack of a majority. Susan Young and Linda Santarella voting for, Barbara Thorne and Evonne Klein voting against.
The Board of Selectmen have until June 17 to reach an agreement on a replacement. If they do not by that time, Ch. 146 Sec. 9-222 of the CT General Statutes dictate that the decision will be made by the Tax Collector, (Bob Locke)Town Clerk, (Donna Rajczewski), and Town Treasurer (Joan Hendrickson). However, the Town Treasurer has recused herself from voting. An interview is being set up for the Board of Selectmen to interview Paul Hendrickson, the endorsed candidate, and possibly other interested Republicans. Information on the process to be followed will be posted on the Town website as soon as it is available.
Posted by EmilyW at 03:25 PM
June 05, 2006
Tonight's Board of Selectmen Meeting
promises to be interesting. The Board will fill the vacancy caused by Kevin Newman's resignation. Click here to view the complete meeting agenda.
The meeting will begin after the Board's 7 p.m. public hearing on shellfish permit fees and will take place in room 206 of Town Hall.
Posted by EmilyW at 03:11 PM
January 30, 2006
Board of Selectmen Meets Tonight
The Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting tonight, Mon., Jan. 30 at 5:30 p.m. in room 206 of Town Hall. Click here to view the agenda. (Free Adobe Reader required)
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December 16, 2005
Board of Selectmen Upcoming Agenda Items
Click here to download the list of the Board of Selectmen's Upcoming Agenda Items.
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November 29, 2005
First Selectwoman's DRAFT List of Town Priorities
The following is a DRAFT list of First Selectwoman Klein's priorities for the upcoming year. The list will be discussed at tonight's Board of Selectmen meeting at 7 p.m. in room 206 of Town Hall. Click here to view the meeting agenda.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN PRIORITIES 2005-2006
PRIORITY: OPEN AND COMMUNITY SPACE
Strategies:
• Acquire property
• Fireworks – review DHS and other appropriate sites for 2006
• Improve maintenance of parks and beaches
• Ensure highest and best use of parks, beaches and facilities
• Support Weed Beach Master Plan
• Establish fee schedule for New Canaan’s use of our beaches
• Conduct assessment of public spaces and determine appropriate location for pool, recreational center and skate park
• Continue to improve the environment i.e. dredging, holding CDOT accountable for I 95 runoff
PRIORITY: EDUCATION
Strategies:
• Fund completion of DHS
• Fund Tokeneke School
PRIORITY: TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION
Strategies:
• Continue to address congestion issues with the Police Department and Police Commission on the Post Road and in Noroton Heights
• Implement proposals to realign parking on Heights Road
• Apply for grant to address Noroton Heights traffic congestion
• Replace street signs to conform to national requirements
• Implement Post Road traffic study with SWRPA
• Continue sidewalk improvement and pedestrian safety plan
• Address commuter parking shortage
• Continue to implement improvements at Noroton Heights Rail Station and Darien Station
PRIORITY: DOWNTOWN AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Strategies:
• Recommend a course of action for Heights Road flooding
• Improve signage
• Assist Heights Business district in forming a merchants association
• Support efforts of DRI
PRIORITY: SENIOR ISSUES
Strategies:
• Support raising the income level for tax relief
• Act on the recommendations of the Senior Center Task Force
• Address senior housing issues
• Investigate impacts of tax freeze for seniors on Town funding
• Consider lowering dump fees for seniors
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
Strategies:
• Pursue grant opportunities to fund projects
• Renegotiate contracts
• Raise fees where applicable
• Continue to implement efficiencies in Town Hall
• Continue to realize alternative funding for projects
• Continue to build business base to relieve residential tax burden
CHARTER REVISION
Strategies:
• Establish need for commission
• Establish charge and commission
ONGOING GOVERNMENT CHARGES & RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY
• Implement practices that continue to keep the Darien Community safe
• Continue to recruit CERT Volunteers and emergency services volunteers
• Publish a readiness guide and distribute to community
• Update Emergency Management Plan
PROTECT COMMUNITY INTERESTS
• Broadwater LNG project
• CL&P Glenbrook Cables Project
• LICAP
• Regional transportation issues
• Participate in the Rest Stop Area Study
MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
• Continue to implement the recommendations from efficiency study
• Continue monthly Department Head Project Progress Meetings
OPEN CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION
• Cable access
• Continue to report to RTM members regularly with updates on projects, special meetings and invite them to participate in Board of Selectmen meetings as well as meetings that effect the Town or district
APPLY TOWN ORDINANCES FAIRLY AND CONSISTANTLY
• Update and improve ordinances so as to be enforceable
SUPPORT TOWN OF DARIEN VOLUNTEERS
• Recognize and provide support to volunteers
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