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Town of North Stonington
Board of Selectmen
Regular Meeting
December 8, 2009
New Town Hall Conference Room
7:00 PM
Call to Order-7:00 PM with Selectmen Mullane, Murphy and Briscoe present
Public Comments and Questions
Minutes-A motion was made by Selectman Murphy and seconded by Selectman Brisco to approve the minutes of December 1, 2009, as presented, carrying. 3-0
Correspondence
- Meeting notice from Hopkinton Rhode Island regarding manufacturing zone change
- STC Notice regarding Bellissimo Grande
- CT Public Health Sanitary Survey Report of KOA Campground
- Letter of thanks from Alan Pesch to Brad Currier
- Provision of Legal Services Contract with Mike Zizka
- Thank you letter to Tim Suchocki for Christmas Tree donation
- Application for Special Permit for Grace Fellowship Evangelical Free Church
Old Business-
1. Tribal Issues
Response to letters on Senate Bill S1703-No response from senators
Appellate Hearing on Schaghticoke appeal-No appeal filed to date, appeal period is not over yet
Tribal Acknowledgement Additional Appropriation-No House or Senate activityon acknowledgement but hearing on trust land issues by Senate and Indian Affairs Committee-December 9, 2009.
2. Subdivision Review and Planning and Zoning Issues-
PZC Bucket List-Little activity on housing by PZC except working on Meadow Court application-84 units
Milltown Commons-No new application submitted to date
Review of Affordable Housing applications-Hearing was opened on 84 unite complex on Route 2, next hearing date—January 7, 2010
Other
3. Permanent School Building Project Committee
A. Permanent School Planning and Building Committee Projects- Flashing on Gymatorium-No report
B. Middle School/High School Heating System Code Update
Joint Meeting scheduled for December 8, 2009In attendance were the Selectmen, Chuck McCarthy, Dr. Natalie Pukas, Ellie Banker, Darren Robert, and Mary Ann Ricker, BOF members-Emil Pavlovics, Mark Donahue, Gary Herbert, E. Bresette, and Peter J Nimirowski. Also present were Scott Learned, Design Learned, Luann Dinihanian, Northeast Utilities, and John Ferrelli, Supervisor, Yankee Gas.
Introduction by Scott Learned on the ;purpose of the heating system upgrade, air quality, cost effectiveness of old oil boilers, adding air conditioning, and converting from oil to gas.
If only the boilers are replaced you would not get the benefits of a total system replacement. The existing piping has been found to be, in some cases, wearing out and other places plugging. New gas boilers put into the inefficient existing school heating system would require more BTU’s than necessary. Question asked about power plant rental costs in case our boiler failed. Mr. Mullane will get cost estimates.
Mr. Robert, Chairman of the BOE felt that no work should be done until a Master Plan is finished by the Ad-Hoc Committee so whatever work is done the maximum reimbursement rate can be received from the State.
Action Items:
Scott Learned
1. Size difference temporary system vs full system replacement
2. Breakdown materials, boilers vs piping
Nick Mullane
1. Boiler costs Gas and Oil
Ad Hoc Committee
Master Plan of School Building Project by the end of March, 2010
4. Town Energy Projects
Wind farm Project-No report
5. Kingswood/Meadow Wood drainage review
Bid Receipt Acknowledgement-A motion was made by Selectman Mullane and seconded by Selectman Murphy to accept the low bidder for projects Job 1 and Job 2 in the amounts of $137,125 (Hammonasset Const.) and $75,976 (Greywolf) respectfully, pending funding from the Town Meeting, carrying. 3-0 Letter will be sent to contractors.
6. Affordable Housing Committee
Scope of work for new Committee-No report
Appointments of new committee-A motion was made by Selectman Mullane and seconded by Selectman Murphy to appoint Stella Elbaum, Michelle Brophy, James Scaramozza, and Mary Ann Ricker. Carrying 3-0
7. Hewitt property
Committee Report/Activities-Recommendations-No report
Dam Repairs-2010 Summer and Fall
Lease Renewals-Dew Drop Inn/Rosie’s-Continued progress on Settlement Agreement
8. Boombridge Road bridge
State and Federal Funding-Mr. Mullane is setting meeting with ConnDOT, RIDOT, and FHA to resolve questions and issues.
9. FY 2009-2010 State Budget-No new data, Legislature to meet next week
2009-2010 Legislative Agenda
10 STEAP Grant applications
11. FY 2009-10 Capital Projects-No report
Old Town Hall Solar Panels (including roof and chimney)
12. JAG Stimulus Grant –Additional appropriation $9025-Sent to BOF for action
13. DEP Millings Testing Results-No report
14. Pinewoods Road-No report
15. Request of YMCA to release interest in land on Button Road-No report
New Business-
1. North Stonington Ambulance Financial Status-General discussion, NSAA will be requested to report monthly
2. Tax Refund(s)-A motion was made to refund $136.21 to Genco, seconded by Selectman Mullane, carrying 3-0
3. Wheeler Library request for funding-No new information
Public Comments and Questions
Adjournment-11:35 PM
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