Town of North Stonington
Board of Selectmen
New Town Hall Conference Room
June 24, 2008
7:00 PM
Call to Order-7:00 PM with Selectmen Mullane, Ricker and Murphy present.
Public Comments and Questions-Ron Lewis asked questions regarding the
High School fields
Minutes-A motion was made by Selectman Ricker, seconded by Selectman
Murphy to approve the minutes of June 17, 2008, as amended. Carrying
3-0
Correspondence
* Urban Forestry Grant 2008
* Newsletter from Representative Joe Courtney
* Spectra Energy Algonquin Gas Transmission-HubLine-East to West
Expansion Project
* Response to Patricia Berg re: offer of land donation
* PZC vs. ZBA litigation re: Raspberry Junction
Old Business-
1. Tribal Issues-Report received from DC attorneys on Indian
issues.
2. Subdivision Review and Planning and Zoning Issues-
Garden Court LLC-Application denied, Litigation
Filed-Court Pending
Nine Month Moratorium-Implemented-No report
3. Permanent School Building Project Committee
A. Activities/membership-No report
B. John Keane's letter-Meeting BOE 7/9/08
C. Energy and Conservation program for Wheeler
School complex
4. Town Energy Projects-Aztech engineer Robert Wassung gave a
presentation on his review of the solar electric system for the Town
buildings in particular the Highway Garage. Ron Lewis, Nita Kincaid,
and Bob Fleury were also present and joined in the general discussion on
the pros and cons in decision making, cost effectiveness, guarantees,
etc. Also in attendance was Charlie Morgan of Solarwrights.
John Johannenann and Bill Green also gave a presentation to the Board on
a windfarm project they are working on for Wintechog Hill Road. The
power generated would be a project involving the Town, the landowners
and developers to generate electricity and sell it back into the
electrical grid to benefit the Town and its residents.
Electrical Rate Bids
5. Kingswood/Meadowwood drainage review-Borings are done and an
estimate for work is being developed.
6. Affordable Housing Ad Hoc Committee-Survey to be mailed within the
next several weeks.
7. Purchase of Mystic Seaport property by Town
8. FY 2007-08 Close-out, additional appropriations, and transfers-The
final invoices are being loaded into the system, the only apparent
problem appears to be the Town Attorney line item, a transfer from
Annexation and Tribal Recognition will be done for the next BOF meeting,
July 2nd.
New Business
1. Comments to Board of Finance on budget process-Comments are
needed for the July 2nd meeting.
2. Transfer of Village waterline pipe and exclusive service area to
Southeastern Connecticut Water Authority-A motion was made by Selectman
Mullane to turn over the water piping system and the exclusive service
area for the North Stonington Village water system, seconded by
Selectman Murphy, carrying. 3-0
3. Woodco bond-The Board agreed to forward Mr. Wood a contract, see
below:
June 26, 2008
Steve Woods
Arie Chelsea Real Estate
21 Bruggeman Court
Mystic, Connecticut 06355
I am forwarding you a summary of our communications on your
bond. The bond value of $60,000 plus interest adjusted as follows:
$60,000 Bond Value
$ 3,000- Retainage
$ 475- Engineering
178+ Interest Earned
$56,703 Total Bond Balanced Returned
Also, if the land is sold (as you commented on in your letter)
the new owner would have to assume the same responsibilities with a bond
or the Town will retain your bond or until a final fix is accomplished
or substitute bond is received.
If these terms are agreeable to you please co-sign and return
this letter and a check will be forwarded to you.
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4. Town Hall Improvements-Selectman Mullane felt it was too late in
the Fiscal Year to contract and have goods delivered (windows) to the
New Town Hall Complex by July 31st, therefore would talk to the BOF to
request adding unspent capital to next fiscal year.
Public Comments and Questions
Adjournment-11:10 PM
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