Town of North Stonington
Board of Selectmen
New Town Hall Conference Room
December 16, 2008
7:00 PM
Call to Order-7:04 PM
Public Comments and Questions-
Brad Borden, Swantown Hill Road had questions about the proposed windfarm project. What regulations apply, insurance, legality, sale, and a flow chart of responsibilities.
Brian Rathbun, Grindstone Hill Road asked if this was only project being reviewed, what about hydro power at the Hewitt property.
Charlie Smith, Pendleton Hill Road questioned ambulances running constantly, and questioned laws regarding emissions??
Minutes-A motion was made by Selectman Ricker and seconded by Selectman Murphy to approve the minutes of December 9, 2008, carrying 3-0
Correspondence
Letter from Governor Rell re: Federal Stimulus Package
Letter to Dodd, Lieberman, and Courtney asking them to oppose Kevin Gover as Secretary of the Interior
2008-09 Department of Education funding
Tillinghast vs. ZBA
2009 Inauguration invitation from Mohegan Tribe
Re-Arrest Warrant Reports
Letter from Willimantic Waste Paper regarding prices for ECP
Letter to USWA regarding raise freeze for next fiscal year
Letter to Senator Maynard and Representative Urban regarding drinking laws for casinos
Official request from Wood Pawcatuck Watershed Association regarding notices of municipal action
New Business
1. Fire Truck bid results/bid award-A motion was made by Selectman Mullane, and seconded by Selectman Ricker to move this item to # 1 on agenda, carrying. After general discussion with truck committee members, Tim Main, Mike Kimball, Greg Howell, Charlie Steinhart, President Bob Shabunia, and Gary Bond a motion was made by Selectman Ricker, seconded by Selectman Murphy to accept the recommendation of the Committee to purchase a new fire truck from Nichols Fire Apparatus (E-One) for a bid price of $489,496. Mr. Bond and Mr. Main stated that this bid is in most compliance and conformance to the North Stonington Volunteer Fire Company’s needs and the most responsive to the Town’s bid request and the Company has endorsed the committee’s request as
presented at a special Company meeting held December 15, 2008. with a list of concern items that will be addressed. First Selectman Mullane will get terms of payment and a guarantee of delivery date and a safeguard of pre-funding given for pricing discount of $13,324, for a bottom line price of $476,172. A motion was made by Selectman Ricker seconded by Selectman Murphy to require the Town Attorney’s review of any and all contracts to safeguard the interests of the Town and Fire Company, and the prepayment of the funds ($476,172) carrying. 3-0
Old Business-
1. Tribal Issues –No report
2. Subdivision Review and Planning and Zoning Issues-
Garden Court LLC-Record filed on August 4, 2008
Moratorium extension to December 20, 2008-New regulations have been adopted and have been advertised.
Hearing continued on revised regulations/new regulations
3. Permanent School Building Project Committee
A. Activities/membership-First meeting held Selectman Mullane will inform the BOE and BOF of next meeting.
of next meeting
B. CGS 8-24 Approval of School Building Projects (Booster project)
4. Town Energy Projects
Electrical Rate Bids-No report
Wind farm Project-First interview for Town consultant is Wednesday at 5:30 PM, PZC approved CGS 8-24 request and new regulations have included windfarm regulations.
5. Town Hall Improvements-New Old Town Hall doors are on order
6. Kingswood/Meadowwood drainage review-Steve Holliday will be in next week to discuss drainage, Good News no flooding during last big rain
7. Affordable Housing Committee- Need joint meeting with PZC and Selectmen.
8. Mystic Seaport property Dam Repairs
Home Repairs-Should be completed by end of week
Signs and Controls-No report, referred to Committee
Transition of Leases-No report
Dam Repair-Temporary repairs, first phase is done
Appointment to Committee-Done and first organizational meeting was held.
9. Boombridge Road bridge-
Report of Design Review Team report-Met last week to interview four repeat engineering firms. Now reviewing selection.
10. FY 2009-2010 Budget-2 alternate drafts provided
11. 2009-2010 Legislative Agenda-General discussion, Diana Urban will be in next week
12 STEAP Grant applications- General discussion of potential candidates, no deadline date established by the Governor at this time.
OTHER: There was a detailed discussion about a letter received from Governor Rell that requested a list of “shovel ready” projects for the Federal Stimulus Package. There was a detailed discussion of different candidates, which could be developed to respond to the Governor’s Letter. First Selectman Mullane will draft brief proposals for response.
Public Comments and Questions-PZC performance during moratorium was raised by Pat Lewis
Adjournment-9:42 PM
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