Town of North Stonington
Board of Selectmen
New Town Hall Conference Room
March 25, 2008
7:00 PM
Call to Order-7:00 PM with Selectman Mullane, Ricker and Murphy present.
Public Comments and Questions-Brian Rathbun questioned the conservation
and recreation plan as a document in separate form or part of the Town's
Plan of Conservation (P&Z). The documents are separate the conservation
and recreation plan is advisory to PZC. Brian expressed concern of the
process.
Minutes
Correspondence
* Memo from Michael Carey, PZC Attorney regarding Garden Court
appeals
* Info on 30 Kwh generators from Bill Ricker
* Open Space Watershed Grant Program
* Historical Society newsletter
* Letter from Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism
* Connecticut STC notice of modifications to existing tower at 267
Norwich Westerly Road
* SCCOG memo on Federal FY 2008 Local Road Accident Reduction
Program
* STC report on Rt. 49 in vicinity of Tom Wheeler Road
Old Business-
1. Tribal Recognition-No report
2. Annexation-No report
3. Route 2 Road Modifications update-No report
4. Subdivision Review and Planning and Zoning Issues-
Garden Court LLC-Application denied, Litigation
Filed-April 17th Court date.
Babcock Ridge Subdivision-Hearing Open 1/10/08
Nine Month Moratorium-Implemented-Draft letter
to PZC on special permits and EDC
5. Permanent School Building Project Committee activities-Letter sent
to Darren Robert asking for answer to Brad Borden inquiry.
Energy and Conservation program for Wheeler School complex
6. Town Energy Projects-Bids are being evaluated.
7. Woodco Bond-Letter was written regarding three year bond period and
permanent fix to problem.
8. Kingswood/Meadowwood drainage review-Doing computer model of
drainage.
9. Affordable Housing Ad Hoc Committee-A motion was made by Selectman
Ricker, seconded by Selectman Murphy to appoint Stephanie Gosselin, of
Anna Farm Road, West to the Committee, carrying. 3-0
10. Purchase of Mystic Seaport property by Town-General Discussion
and concerns raised
The dam
Use of CNR funds to purchase
Insurance expenses/increases to Town of North Stonington
What will usage be of structures and property
Asbestos present?
Any underground tanks?
Any hidden problems?
Presentation to public
11. FY 2008-09 Budget-After a general review and some changes a
motion was made by Selectman Murphy to approve a budget for presentation
to the Board of Finance in the amount of $4,179,146, seconded by
Selectman Ricker, carrying. 3-0. A motion was made by Selectman
Mullane to remove the generator at the Senior Center for emergency
services, seconded by Selectman Murphy, carrying. 3-0
New Business
1. Sale of Town Equipment-After General Discussion it was decided
to place a minimum $2000 reserve on the sale of the old paving machine.
Public Comments and Questions
Adjournment-10:00 PM
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