Kent barn owner told to stop renting property out Republican American is Misleading, Inaccurate and False!
The Republican American reported on February 5th, 2013 an inaccurate, misleading and false information concerning the owners use of this property, The Spirit Horse Farm.
The information reported by Lynn Worthington, does not include the various appeals and challenges to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Many other properties in Kent are not being challenged for the same uses.
The Spirit Horse Farm has been singled out. The Owner, Guy Mauri will continue to use his property consistent with that of the other property owners’.
Please read the real minutes from Board of Selectman Minutes from 02-05-2013 PDF.
The Special Hearing for the cease and desist order was not until December 11, 2013. Please see the minutes here: Kent CT Zoning Appeals Special Meeting Minutes.
Please read below for the Meeting Held on 02-05-2013.
Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting February 5, 2013 4:30P.M. Town Hall
Present: Bruce Adams, Susi William and Mike VanValkenburg.
Also present: Kathryn Boughton, Patty Braislin, Debbie Devaux, Lesly Ferris, Scott Harvey, Barbara Herbst, Andy Ocif, Rick Osborne, Carlee Rochovansky, John Tower and Lynn Worthington
Mr. Adams called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
Mr. Adams requested the following be added to the agenda:
7J. Appointment
Approval of January 3, 2013 minutes
Approval of January 31, 2013 minutes
Minutes:
Mr. Adams made a motion to approve the minutes of January 3, 2013 as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. VanValkenburg and the motion carried.
Mr. Adams made a motion to approve the minutes of January 8, 2013 as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. VanValkenburg and the motion carried.
Mr. Adams made a motion to approve the minutes of January 14, 2013 as written. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Williams and the motion carried.
Mr. Adams made a motion to approve the minutes of January 31, 2013 as written. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Williams and the motion carried.
Public Communication:
Oral: Scott Harvey asked the Selectmen if the State police would be present at the Town Hearing on February 15, 2013. Mr. Adams stated that he had met with Lt. Brown and two other troopers and felt that he would be able to answer the questions that the public would have. Mr. Harvey asked if he could invite the State police to the hearing. Mr. Adams stated that he did not feel that they needed to be there, but he would not tell Mr. Harvey that he could not invite them,
Carlee Rochovansky stated that she was present to show her support to reinstate the resident trooper program.
Andy Ocif asked if there could be an unbinding vote taken at the hearing. Mr. Adams stated that Mr. Ocif could request that at the hearing.
Written:Mr. Adams presented letters from the following: March for Change Cirma- 2013 Cirma Risk Management Achievement Award Recipient Park and Rec- Kent Senior Center January report Grand List- Mr. Adams thanked Assessor Patty Braislin for a good job.
2 Report of First Selectman:
Mr. Adams reported on some of the events in January:
- Attended a Legislative Breakfast in Litchfield
- Met with Kent School reps about safety/traffic issues
- Conducted two pistol permit interviews
- Met with Cirma rep
- Met with a resident active in gun control laws
- Met with Emergency Management director Brian Hunt
- Met with various people on residency issue and KCS
- Pinch hit for Treasurer and signed KCS checks
- COG Executive Board meeting
- Met with KLT President Bill Arnold
- Met with engineering firm and state officials to move forward on Carter Road
Bridge replacement
- Met with CT Attorney General, State Rep Willis and State Sen. Chapin to discuss
Schaghticoke issue
- Met with Troop L Commanding Officer Lt. Brown on Resident Trooper program
- KCS BOE to discuss residency issue
Meetings covered by the BOS -Group or individual
- BOS Meetings 1/3, 1/8, 1/14, 1/31 -Full BOS
- Chamber of Commerce monthly meetings 1/7- Bruce
- Town Meeting – 1/17 BOS
- Community Fund- 1/31 Bruce
- Safety Committee- 1/3 Bruce
Police Report:
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228 |
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4 |
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2 |
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5 |
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14 |
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183 |
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5 |
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15 |
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6 |
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12 |
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3 |
Report of Selectman:
Mrs. Williams had nothing to report.
Mr. VanValkenburg had nothing to report.
Report of Treasurer:
Barbara Herbst reported that she had e-mailed the selectmen the proposed budget worksheet She also provided them with the building inspector’s monthly report.
Mr. Adams made a motion to add Carlson Sheet Metal, LLC to the approved vendor list
The motion was seconded by Mr. VanValkenburg and the motion carried.
Executive Session:
Mr. Adams made a motion at 4:52 p.m. to move to executive session pursuant to Conn. Gen.Stat.Secs. 1-200(6) and 1-225(f) for the purpose of discussion and consideration of litigation strategy and negotiations in the matter of Kent Commons. LLC v. Town of
Kent, Docket No. LLI-CV12-6006417-S, pending in the Litchfield Superior Court and to invite Patty Braislin and John Tower to participate in the executive session. The motion was seconded by Mr. VanValkenburg and the motion carried.
Mr. Adams made a motion to come out of executive session at 5:04 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Williams and the motion carried
Mr. Adams made a motion to allow assessor Patty Braislin and Atty. John Tower to settle the case of Kent Commons, LLC v. Town of Kent, Docket No. LLI-CV12-
6006417-S, pending in the Litchfield Superior Court as discussed in Executive Session.
The motion was seconded by Mr. VanValkenburg and the motion carried.
Selectmen’s Operating Budget:
The BoS agreed to set the following budget meetings: February 14, 2013 10:00 a.m.
February 21, 2013 1:00 p.m. February 26, 2013 10:00 a.m. March 4, 2013 4:00 p.m.
Emergency Management Performance Grant Resolution:
Mr. Adams reported that no action needed to be taken on the resolution because the town leader had not changed from last year’s resolution. No action taken.
Community House:
Mr. Adams made a motion effective January 1, 2013 Joyce Kearns is to be reimbursed twenty-five dollars a month toward her cell phone. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Williams and the motion carried.
Appointment:
Mr. Adams made a motion to appoint Mr. John Noneman as an alternate of the Zoning Board of Appeals until the next election as per Section 11-11.3 of the Code of the Ordinances of the Town of Kent The motion was seconded by Mrs. Williams. Mr. Adams and Mrs. Williams voted yes and Mr. VanValkenburg abstained. The motion carried.
Old Business:
Mr. Adams stated that he had nothing new to report on the following agenda items:
- Swift House
- Bulls Bridge
- Policy and Procedure Manual
- Land Acquisition Committee
- Emergency Shelter
Mr. Adams did report that he informed Ken Cooper that the 8oS agreed that the Town
Hall was not the correct forum for the proposed photography exhibit this summer.
Tax Refunds:
Mr. Adams made a motion to approve the following tax refunds:
Borgny H. Parker | $ 50.00 |
Laurant C Lesage | $117.36 |
Carol Lenz | $ 19.95 |
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Williams and the motion carried.
Executive Session:
Mr. Adams made a motion to move to executive session pursuant to Conn. Gen Stat Sees. 1-200(6) and 1-225(f) to discuss Resident State Trooper Program-Matters that are concerning to security strategy at 5:19p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. VanValkenburg and the motion carried.
Mr. Adams made a motion to come out of executive session at 5:44 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. VanValkenburg.
Mr. Adams made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:46 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. VanValkenburg and the motion carried.
Joyce Kearns administrative Assistant
These are draft minutes and corrections may be made by the Board of Selectmen at the subsequent meeting. Please refer to subsequent meeting minutes for possible corrections and approval of these minutes.