Town of North Stonington
Board of Selectmen
New Town Hall Conference Room
March 18, 2008
7:00 PM
Call to Order-7:10 PM with Selectmen Mullane, Ricker and Murphy present.
Public Comments and Questions-
Minutes-A motion was made by Selectman Murphy, seconded by Selectman
Mullane to approve the minutes of March 11, 2008, carrying 2-0-1 Mr.
Ricker abstaining since he was away that week.
Correspondence
* Connecticut Treasurer's quarterly report
* Connecticut Permanent Commission on Status of Women Economic
Security Package
* Connecticut OPM LoCIP package-2008
* ConnDOT Local Bridge Program
* Connecticut STC approval of Shop and Warehouse Expansion
* Angel Ride itinerary
* Letter from Robinson Cole Notice of Exempt Modification, 267
Norwich Westerly Road
* CRRA Report
* SCRRRA Annual Report
* Cable Advisory Board agenda
* Copy of email from Bob Testa to Darren Robert regarding
plagiarism allegations against the Superintendent
Old Business-
1. Tribal Recognition-No report
2. Annexation-No report
3. Route 2 Road Modifications update-STC has asked for comments on the
Route 2/I95 improvements. Selectman Mullane responded that he did not
agree with adding the new third lane on Route 2 entering into North
Stonington.
4. Subdivision Review and Planning and Zoning Issues-
Garden Court LLC-Application denied, Litigation Filed-No report
Babcock Ridge Subdivision-Hearing Open 1/10/08-Additional letter
from the engineer for the record
Nine Month Moratorium-Implemented
5. Permanent School Building Project Committee activities
Energy and Conservation program for Wheeler School
complex-Pending bid response
6. Town Energy Projects-Bids submitted are being evaluated by an
engineer
7. Woodco Bond-Letter received with counter offer, will respond
8. Kingswood/Meadowwood drainage review
9. Affordable Housing Ad Hoc Committee-Added name provided for
consideration.
10. Purchase of Mystic Seaport property by Town-Letters received
from PZC and Inland Wetlands giving Town funds towards purchase if
approved by Town Meeting. Mr. Mullane accompanied Jim Sangiavanni, DEP
on dam inspection, report will be forthcoming.
11. STEAP Grant candidates-No report
12. FY 2008-09 Budget-A motion was made by Selectman Murphy,
seconded by Selectman Ricker to increase the First Selectman's salary
line item for FY 2008-09 to $52,380, carrying. 2-0-1 Mr. Mullane
abstaining. The item will be revisited if the budget does not pass at
referendum.
New Business
1. Village Speed Limit-A motion was made by Selectman Mullane,
seconded by Selectman Ricker to change the agenda and discuss this item
first, carrying. 3-0 Trooper Vic Lenda presented his speed limit data
and discussed the results and observations with the Board. General
discussion of speed, style of paving, green signage to be taken in by
neighbors at night, speed bumps, and recommended speed limit change to
20 MPH.
2. Sale of Town Equipment-General discussion of the old paving
machine and selling it at the next local auction, reserve price was
discussed, Mr. Holliday will identify minimum reserve.
Public Comments and Questions
Adjournment-9:23 PM
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