Town of North Stonington
Board of Selectmen
New Town Hall Conference Room
December 11, 2007
7:00 PM
Call to Order-7:00 PM with Selectmen Mullane, Murphy and Ricker present.
Public Comments and Questions-Ron Lewis and Bob Testa discussed the Smart Power Program with C L & P and ask the Selectmen to commit the Town of North Stonington and pass a Resolution supporting the program.
Minutes-A motion was made by Shawn Murphy and seconded by Bill Ricker to pass the December 4, 2007, minutes as presented, carrying.
Correspondence
CSC review of Electric Loads
STIF letter
PZC Moratorium Comments
Conservation Commission letter regarding property acquisition
Limpert appointment as full member of the Conservation Commission
Brent Woodward’s resignation from Board of Finance
Volunteer request for PSPBC
Storm quality improvement recommendations for the Highway Garage and Transfer Station
Old Business-
1. Tribal Recognition-No report
2. Annexation-No report
3. Route 2 Road Modifications update-Selectman Mullane reported on the discussion with the MPTN in regard to the Route 2 improvements. He stated that the Tribe is continuing to develop intersection improvement along Route 2 which they will fund. Mr. Mullane stated that he was informed that they may have some concepts shortly.
Selectman Mullane identified that the town was copied a letter from Purcell Associates Engineering to Robbin Cabelus, STC requesting permission to open the MGM driveway without the completion of the full requirements of the STC certification. Selectman Mullane stated he didn’t think the towns should oppose this request but ask STC to require additional police patrols along the Route 2 corridor to ensure that there is adequate patrols in anticipation of the large attraction of this new facility especially during the weekend, holiday and special event hours. The Board supported that concept. A motion was made by Mr.
Ricker seconded by Mr. Murphy requesting additional police coverage as stated above. Carrying 3-0
4. Subdivision Review and Planning and Zoning Issues
Garden Court LLC-Hearing Closed
Babcock Ridge Subdivision-Letter was reviewed that was presented by Selectman Mullane developed from discussions at the last meeting, and an added item of the opposition to irregular lots was included. The letter will be forwarded to PZC for inclusion in deliberations.
Nine Month Moratorium-Letter of concern was sent by the Board to PZC.
5. Assekonk Swamp Walkway-No report
6. Permanent School Building Project Committee activities
Schools Facilities Master Plan-Draft Ltr. PSPBC volunteers-Revised version of letter sent to BOE for concurrence.
Energy and Conservation program for Wheeler School –complex-Hearing scheduled for December 17th, advertising was discussed.
7. Woodco Bond-No report
8. WPCA Appointments-No report
9. Kingswood/Meadowwood drainage review-No report
10. Village Waterline Report-Selectman Mullane reported that an additional 479 feet have been installed. There was a septic problem encountered at Main Street and Wyassup intersection, and until resolution the contractor has started work at the Highway Garage back to village.
11. Affordable Housing Ad Hoc Committee-Selectman Mullane will contact other towns to see what they are doing on the subject.
12. CCM Energy Purchasing Program – Bid pricing December 18, 2007-No report.
New Business
1. Town Meeting Approval of Teacher’s Contract-The Selectmen (Mullane and Ricker) will ask the Board of Education to delay filing of the Contract until after the holidays, but will “respect their judgment”, in order to allow time for proper review and comment. Shawn Murphy recluse himself from this decision since he sat on the BOE during negotiation of this contract
2. Board of Finance Audit Letter-A meeting will be arranged after the 1st of the new year with representatives of the Boards of Finance, Selectmen, Education and the Auditor Marcia Marien to discuss the issue of Board of Finance responsibility as audit committee.
3. Appointment of Tax Collector-After discussion with the applicant Selectman Murphy made a motion to appoint Sandra Steinhart as the Tax Collector for a two year term, seconded by Selectman Ricker, carrying. 3-0
Public Comments and Questions
Adjournment-10:12 PM
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