Town of North Stonington
Board of Selectmen
New Town Hall Conference Room
December 2, 2008
7:00 PM
Call to Order-7:00 PM with Selectmen Mullane, Ricker and Murphy present.
Public Comments and Questions-
Nita Kincaid asked that the Selectmen attend the PZC Hearing on new regulations, example of changes No hearing required for Subdivision regulations.
Pat Lewis agreed with Selectmen’s need to attend and also voiced concern about Tribal request to extend drinking hours at casinos.
Brad Borden noted there is less news coverage of events in North Stonington, need use of website
Madeline Jeffery also commented on communications from town to public important need to encourage resident communication.
Minutes-A motion was made by Selectman Murphy, seconded by Selectman Ricker to approve the minutes of November 25, 2008, carrying. 3-0
Correspondence
Green Falls v. ZBA
DEP Permit requirements and Electronics Recycling law
Notice of Public Comment period for Community Housing
Letter to residents regarding leaves
Wind Development Consulting Services for the Town of North Stonington by Antares Group Incorporated
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
Hearing on revised regulations/new regulations 12/4-Selectmen continued to express concern on cost and budget overruns.
3. Permanent School Building Project Committee
A. CGS 8-24 Approval of School Building Projects (Booster project)-Organizational meeting December 16, 2008 of Ad Hoc School Building Committee.
4. Town Energy Projects
Electrical Rate Bids-No report
Wind farm Project-General Discussion on project concerns expressed on proper legal evaluations for the Town and technical and financial evaluations of the project for the Town’s interest.
5. Town Hall Improvements-Windows installed in New Town Hall and research on doors for Old Town Hall continues.
6. Kingswood/Meadowwood drainage review –Selectman Mullane informed Board drawings provided were incorrect and will be redone for next week’s meeting.
7. Affordable Housing Committee
8. Mystic Seaport property Dam Repairs
Home Repairs-Ongoing
Signs and Controls-No activity
Transition of Leases-No report
Dam Repair-Temporary repair and sand bagging done
A motion was made by Selectman Murphy, seconded by Selectman Ricker to appoint Robley Evans, Mystic Road to the Hewitt Property Committee, carrying. 3-0
9. Boombridge Road bridge-
Report of Design Review Team-Next meeting on December 5th, with the Team. First interviews are completed.
10. FY 2009-2010 Budget-General discussion, no action
11. 2009-2010 Legislative Agenda-The Selectmen will ask Diana Urban to attend a meeting to discuss legislative agenda.
12. Appointment to Cable Television Advisory Board-No report
13. STEAP Grant applications-Application due date?
New Business
1. Tax Refund(s)-A motion was made by Selectman Ricker, seconded by Selectman Murphy to refund $9.81 to Richard Senior, Wyassup Road, carrying. 3-0
2. Town Meeting Results-All items presented passed unanimously.
3. Fire Truck bid results/bid award-Truck Committee will be invited to the December 9th meeting for report and update.
Bid Matrix
Northeastern Fire Apparatus
NO BID SUBMITTED $25 Bid Fee Paid
Shipman's Fire Equipment
Base Bid-12/18/08 486,294
Prepay 100% Discount 471,706 $25 Bid Fee Paid
Lease-3 yr. 509,184 Insurance Surety Received
Nichols Fire Apparatus
Base Bid-12/24/08 489,496
Prepay 100% Discount 476,172 $25 Bid Fee Paid
Lease-3 yr. 532,251 Insurance Surety Received
Firematic Supply Co.
Base Bid-12/31/08 499,477
Prepay 100% Discount 479,045 $25 Bid Fee Paid
Lease-3 yr. 529,410 Insurance Surety Received
Five Star Fire
Base Bid-12/30/08 463,803
Prepay 25% Discount 459,501 $25 Bid Fee Paid
Lease-3 yr. 501,807 Insurance Surety Received
New England Fire
NO BID SUBMITTED $25 Bid Fee Paid
Public Comments and Questions-None presented
Adjournment-9:18 PM
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