Town of North Stonington
Board of Selectmen
Regular Meeting
March 24, 2009
New Town Hall Conference Room
7:00 PM
Call to Order-7:00 PM with Selectmen Mullane, Murphy and Ricker present.
Public Comments and Questions-None presented.
Minutes-A motion was made by Selectman Ricker and seconded by Selectman Murphy to approve the minutes of March 17, 2009, carrying. 3-0
Correspondence
DEP Spill notice for the American Auto Stop, Route 184 and Route 49
Governor Rell’s office notice of COPS grant funding for police officers
Governor Rell’s press releases for stimulus fund usage for bus, rail and greenway projects. Also the reduction of diesel emissions
OPM listing of arrest warrants
Courtney’s newsletter on AIG bonuses and reactions
Notice from State Consultant that Boombridge Road Bridge Committee’s recommendation for bridge engineering consultant is approved and process complies with Federal guidelines.
Invitation to sit on Governor’s Rail Parking Task Force
Letter of support for ERT program
Federal FY 2009 Local Road Accident Reduction Program
CIRMA Workers’ Compensation and LAP Risk Management Reports
Old Business-
1. Tribal Issues
Letters to Congress on Trust Land-Working on letter to Congress with Ledyard and Preston on Trust land and recent Supreme Court ruling on 1934 Reorganization Act.
2. Subdivision Review and Planning and Zoning Issues-None presented
3. Permanent School Building Project Committee
A. Activities/membership-Ad Hoc Committee-No report
B. Permanent School Planning and Building Committee Projects- No report
C. Middle School/High School Heating System Code Update- Scott Learned gave update on Middle School High School heating project plans, spec and code updates.
4. Town Energy Projects
Electrical Rate Bids-Quote was provided by CCM, will compare with Glacier and Spectrum
Wind farm Project-Scott Learned also discussed consulting services for proposed wind farm project.
5. Town Hall Improvements-Side and Back doors are in for the Old Town Hall
6. Kingswood/Meadowwood drainage review –No report
7. Affordable Housing Committee-No report
8. Hewitt property –General discussion of property leases for hayfields and rentals, no action
Dam Repairs-Further surveying needed, will be done this week also asked to look into water turbine at the dam.
Tree Removal-A motion was made by Selectman Mullane and seconded by Selectman Murphy to award the tree removal contract to Affordable Tree Removal, Mystic, CT, in the amount of $9,000. Work will begin April 6, 2009. Carried 3-0
9. Boombridge Road bridge-ConnDOT has approved Committee procedure and choice of Consulting Engineer, a meeting will be set for contract negotiations and award.
10. FY 2009-2010 Budget-Several revisions were made to capital; adjustment to Highway Leasing line reduced to $42,000, and NSAA capital equipment purchase line increased to $4,600.
11. 2009-2010 Legislative Agenda-No action
12 STEAP Grant applications-No updates
13. Stimulus Grants Application-No updates
14. Special Town Meeting issues
Homeland Security authorizing resolution
Discontinuing portion of Sleepy Hollow Road
Conservation Easement-Chester Maine Road
Conservation Easement-Storey Property
Additional Appropriation-Purchase v. Lease (Board of Finance Action) Revision to PZC Fee Ordinance
CNR funds transfer-Hewitt Property (Board of Finance Action)
EDC Ordinance Amendments
A motion was made by Selectman Murphy, seconded by Selectman Mullane to send all items to a Special Town Meeting on April 6, 2009, carrying. 3-0
New Business
1. EDC Business Directory-General discussion with Brent Woodward and Peter Begoian, EDC members about appropriateness of EDC developing and maintaining a private business directory for the Town and its businesses and use of town funds.
2. CT Municipal Consortium for Fiscal Responsibility-
A motion was made to add NSAA financial discussion to the agenda by Selectman Ricker, seconded by Selectman Murphy, carrying 3-0. The NSAA reported that they anticipate a possible $7000, shortfall in their line item due to an increase in overtime coverage, no decisions were made, because no formal request was made at this time, item will be monitored until the end of this fiscal year. Selectman Murphy did warn Mr. Elias that he could not continue to spend at this level.
Mr. Mullane reminded the Board of CERT training on March 31st at NSVFC with Phil Baumann, CP Director. Selectman Ricker will attend.
Public Comments and Questions
Adjournment-11:30 PM
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