Town of North Stonington
Board of Selectmen
New Town Hall Conference Room
April 1, 2008
7:00 PM
Call to Order-7:00 PM with Selectmen Mullane, Ricker and Murphy present
Public Comments and Questions-
Minutes-A motion was made by Selectman Ricker, seconded by Selectman
Murphy to approve the minutes of March 25, 2008, as presented. Approved
3-0
Correspondence
* Project Status Meeting I-95 improvements, April 4th, 11:30 AM
* Incentive Housing Zones-Grant from OPM
* Transfer Station update request from DEP and Town reply
* Solar Bid Matrix updated with 2 Transfer Station bids
* Memo from Ed Scarchilli regarding pay increase proposed for FY
2008-09
* Little League letter regarding funding request and proposed
forms of payment
* Hate Crimes panel discussion April 30th at Groton Public Library
* North Stonington Wind Project-Jack Johannemann
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-Application denied, Litigation
Filed
Babcock Ridge Subdivision-Hearing Open 1/10/08
Nine Month Moratorium-Implemented-Letter OK'd to
send letter on minimized special permit process and consideration for
affordable housing comments
5. Permanent School Building Project Committee
activities/membership-Darren Robert, Chairman of the Board of Education
was present. Letter has been received from BOE and stated proposed
Ordinance OK, Board of Education would like to be part of the selection
process for members of the new committee. Selectmen agreed the BOE also
requested a list of interested volunteers. The Board of Education will
send a letter requesting funding, $50,000, to support the new committee,
for next week's meeting. The ordinance will be sent to Town meeting for
approval.
Energy and Conservation program for Wheeler School complex
6. Town Energy Projects-Energy Fair is scheduled for April 5, 2008 at
the Elementary School
7. Woodco Bond-No response to last letter sent to date.
8. Kingswood/Meadowwood drainage review-Pending completion of
drainage study
9. Affordable Housing Ad Hoc Committee-No report
10. Purchase of Mystic Seaport property by Town
Following discussed
Hay leases
List of allowable uses
Map of other protected lands adjacent
and nearby
Access
Off site parking for access to land
Protection of well sites
Private donations
Houses and Neighbors must be protected
Plan an organized walk
Use of CNR funds for Mystic Seaport purchase
11. FY 2008-09 Budget
New Business
1. Local Road Accident Reduction Program-No response
Public Comments and Questions
Adjournment
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