Town of North Stonington
Board of Selectmen
New Town Hall Conference Room
November 27, 2007
7:00 PM
Call to Order-7:00 PM with Selectmen Mullane, Murphy, and Ricker
Public Comments and Questions-Mr. Hixson, Patricia Avenue asked that the graffiti on Patricia Avenue and Miller Road signs be taken care of.
Minutes-The minutes of November 13, 2007, were accepted from the previous Board without discussion.
Correspondence
Emergency Management Performance Grant application package 2008
Thank you note from State DOT for assistance remounting monument on Pinewoods Road
OPM listing of re-arrest warrants issued for North Stonington
Letter from DEP denying Lake Billings drawdown
Application for Web based GIS with SCCOG
Opinion Letter from Frank Eppinger regarding Mr. Ricker’s position as a Selectman and Chairman of the WPCA
Lantizuis v. Town of North Stonington no permission to appeal to Supreme Court
Letter to DOT regarding Route 49 signage and speed
Letter to Nature Conservancy regarding Bell Cedar Swamp land sale
Audit extension
William Ricker letter of resignation from Conservation Commission
Old Business-
1. Tribal Recognition-No action
2. Annexation-No action
3. Route 2 Road Modifications update-No action
4. Subdivision Review and Planning and Zoning Issues
Garden Court LLC-Hearing Closed
Babcock Ridge Subdivision-Mr. Mullane voiced concerns on this application, the application is incomplete and the property in question is very rugged.
Nine Month Moratorium-The Board had a general discussion on the pros and cons of this action.
5. Assekonk Swamp Walkway-No report
6. Permanent School Building Project Committee activities-.
Schools Facilities Master Plan-Draft Ltr. PSPBC volunteers- The Selectmen are concerned that draft letter is not detailed enough for residents and Mr. Mullane will contact the Board of Education regarding a flyer vs. letter for information and Mr. Roberts, Board chairman will be invited to next week’s meeting
7. Woodco Bond-Mr. Mullane will arrange an inspection of the property
8 WPCA Appointments-No action
10. Kingswood/Meadowwood drainage review-We are getting an estimate on digging (450’) drainage trench from the end of Kingswood through Ravenwood. Still waiting on boring estimates.
11. Village Waterline Report-Cherenzia Excavation is making progress, 450 feet in three days, some ledge was found.
12. Call of a Special Town Meeting
Right To Farm
COG Grant Resolution-Web based Regional Financing of GIS
Modification to LoCIP Plan
Conservation Easement-Ragonese property-Cossaduck Hill Road
Conservation Easement-Waco, LLC-LegenWood Road
DUI Troopers’ Grant
Deobligation of Capital Non Recurring Funds
Deobligation of Town Aid Road Funds
Pre-Emption Cost Sharing Grant
CT DEMHS MOU for Performance Grant
Water Pollution Control Authority Ordinance
General review of items the Board will take action next week on Call of Meeting.
13. Highway /Transfer Station Personnel Replacement-Mr. Holliday will pursue his 1st choice of candidate for the Operator’s position.
New Business
1. Energy and Conservation program for Wheeler School complex-Bob Testa and Ron Lewis reviewed a solar energy program for the schools with the Board of Selectmen and PSPBC. Grants, incentives, and rebates are available through the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund, the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund Task Force will do a financial analysis, and have an informational meeting for Boards and Commissions on the 17th, prior to the Town Meeting, details will be finalized next week. Some school districts have taken advantage and will realize significant savings. Everyone seem to be very supportive of the project.
2. Affordable Housing Ad Hoc Committee-A group of residents came in to the Board to discuss establishing a formal housing committee to study affordable housing in Town. Marilyn Mackay asked that the group be appointed as a subcommittee to research the needs and requirements of the Town. The Selectmen asked for some goals objectives and what would be the finished product. Also what would happen after. How many would be on committee, what process of choosing representatives, minority representation.
3. CCM Energy Purchasing Program – Bid pricing December 18, 2007-Mr. Mullane gave the Board information on the program, but not optimistic on favorable pricing at this time.
4. Town Clerk’s request to appoint a Sub-Registrar for burial permits.-A motion was made by Selectman Murphy, seconded by Selectman Ricker to approve the appointment of Stephen King, Mystic Funeral Home as a Subregistrar for the Town Clerk, carrying. 3-0
5. Cemetery Committee appointment-William Peterson-A motion was made by Selectman Mullane, seconded by Selectman Murphy to appoint William Peterson to a six year term on the North Stonington Cemetery Committee, carrying. 3-0
6. 2008 Board of Selectmen’s Meeting Schedule-The Board discussed the possibility of meeting only twice per month and reviewed schedule to be filed with the Town Clerk and State of Connecticut. After consideration it was decided to continue as in the past, weekly and review meeting schedule again in April. A motion was made by Selectman Murphy, to approve a schedule, seconded by Selectman Mullane, carrying. 3-0
7. Record Preservation Grant Resolutions-Town Clerk-A motion was made by Selectman Mullane, seconded by Selectman Ricker to authorize the First Selectman to enter into an Agreement of the State for the Town Clerk’s preservation grant, carrying. 3-0
Public Comments and Questions
Adjournment-11:37 pm
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