Town of North Stonington
Board of Selectmen
New Town Hall Conference Room
March 20, 2007
7:00 PM
Call to Order-7:05 PM with Selectman Mullane, Peterson and Hescock
present. Also present were Tim Baas and Jeff Pearson from North
Stonington Little League (NSLL).
Public Comments and Questions-
Minutes-A motion was made Selectman Hescock, seconded by Selectman
Peterson to approve the minutes of March 6, 2007, carrying. 3-0 A
motion was made by Selectman Hescock seconded by Selectman Mullane to
approve the minutes of March 12, 2007, carrying. 3-0
Correspondence
* CT OPM report on re-arrest warrants
* State paving list for Summer seasons
* CT NEMO newsletter
* US Department of Education extension approval for FY 2006 audit
* SCWA Agreement for water main extension for Bellissimo Grande
Hotel
* CRRA tonnage report
* JRB notification of upcoming vacancies
* NS Historical Society newsletter
* Schroeder Health violation
* DARE program request from North Stonington Christian Academy
Old Business-
1. Tribal Recognition-News article on aid to State Tribes and
proposed language of Commission on Native American Indian Affairs
of CT provided by Selectman Hescock.
2. Annexation-No report
3. Route 2 Road Modifications-Executive Session-Attorney
update-MPTN filed Call Before you Dig applications may start off
site work. No STC or local ConnDOT permits issued to date.
4. Subdivision Review and Planning and Zoning Issues-No action
5. Assekonk Swamp Walkway-Waiting weather
6. Permanent School Building Project Committee activities-No report
7. Appointments to Boards and Commissions-A resignation has been
received from Brad Glas from the Tourism District. Vacancy now
exists.
8. Town financial accounting/software to complete the 2005-06 Audit
preparations-All data entered, now balancing bank statements.
9. Federal (Courtney) and State (STEAP) grant requests-No action
10. Horse and Cart rides permit request-Denison Hill Road-Attorney
Eppinger commented and assisted in drafting a letter to Mr. Hellman.
11. Little League added appropriation request-Attorney Eppinger
cited CGS 39.25 and 39.21, allowing municipalities to donate to
non-municipal entities. General Discussion. Additional information
was requested from Little League
North Stonington Little League Constitution and Bylaws
2007 Little League Rule Book
Little League Pledge
Breakdown of NSLL participants by age, gender, division, and
league
IRS letter of Determination
State of CT Tax Exempt Permit
2006 990 EZ-Short Form, Return of Organization Exempt From
Income Tax
Proposed Connecticut General Assembly Bill No. 5546, An Act
Authorizing Bonds of the State to the North Stonington Little
League
Agreement Regarding Certain Property on Swantown Hill Road,
North Stonington Land Deed
New Business
1. Federal FY 07-Local Road accident reduction program-Next week
2. Disposal of 1985 Senior Van-Board agrees to donate to Pawcatuck
Neighborhood Center.
3. Tax Refund(s)-None presented
Public Comments and Questions
Adjournment-9:26 PM
Town of North Stonington
Board of Selectmen
New Town Hall Conference Room
March 27, 2007
7:00 PM
Call to Order-7:03 PM with Selectmen Mullane, Peterson, and Hescock
present.
Public Comments and Questions-Shawn Murphy
Minutes-A motion was made by Selectman Peterson, seconded by Selectman
Hescock to approve the minutes of March 20, 2007, carrying. 3-0
Correspondence
* Notice from CT DEP regarding a night bird survey to be conducted
in Town of North Stonington
* Preconstruction Meeting report on Route 216 Bridge
* Letter from AG re North Stonington and STC litigation. The
office will make no comment on motion
* Copy of STC Traffic Investigation report, Route 2 cloverleaf
project
* Egner vs ZBA motion for extension-Granted until 4/2/07
* Permission request from NS Lions for Annual Memorial Day Parade
* USWA request for negotiation meeting dates
* 2007 Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule
*
Old Business-
1. Tribal Recognition-No report
2. Annexation-No report
3. Route 2 Road Modifications-Executive Session-Attorney
update-Call Before You Dig was issued to MPTN for Route 2 excavation
but to date no STC or local DOT certificates have been issued for
work with in Route 2 State right of way. Modification to original
STC approval were made on March 22, 2007, but it appears to be
administrative for design inspections and bonding.
4. Subdivision Review and Planning and Zoning Issues-No report
5. Assekonk Swamp Walkway-No report
6. Permanent School Building Project Committee activities-No report
7. Appointments to Boards and Commissions -No action
8. Town financial accounting/software to complete the 2005-06
Pre-Audit General Government complete and now ready for Audit
9. Federal (Courtney) and State (STEAP) grant requests-Federal
deadline has passed, general discussion on STEAP. No action
10. Horse and Cart rides permit request-Denison Hill Road-Draft
letter reviewed, changes made, ready for mailing.
11. Little League added appropriation request-The following
additional information was received.
* North Stonington Little League Constitution and Bylaws*
* 2007 Little League Rule Book
* Little League Pledge
* Breakdown of NSLL participants by age, gender, division, and
league
* IRS letter of Determination
* State of CT Tax Exempt Permit
* 2006 990 EZ-Short Form, Return of Organization Exempt From
Income Tax
* Proposed Connecticut General Assembly Bill No. 5546, An Act
Authorizing Bonds of the State to the North Stonington Little
League
* Agreement Regarding Certain Property on Swantown Hill Road,
North Stonington
* Land Deed-is expected to be available on or about the 1st of
April.
General Discussion on additional information provided, no action
until deed and reverter clause provided draft letter and conditions
provided for comment.
12. Budget 2007-08-No changes by Selectmen, new copy with BOF
changes provided.
New Business
1. Federal FY 07-Local Road accident reduction program-Discussion
of candidate but no action taken.
2. Code of Ethics-Board will wait until the end of State
Legislative Session to see if State takes action and if Board of
Selectmen need to take action.
3. Repairs/Replacement to New Town Hall roof-A motion was made by
Selectman Mullane to approve $8000 to replace shingles on New Town
Hall, seconded by Selectman carrying. 3-0
Public Comments and Questions
Adjournment-8:55 PM
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