Town of North Stonington
Board of Selectmen
Regular Meeting
June 9, 2009
New Town Hall Conference Room
7:00 PM
MINUTES of MEETING
Call to Order-7:00 PM with Selectmen Mullane, Murphy and Ricker present
Public Comments and Questions-Pat Lewis, Boombridge Road, questioned progress on Spaulding Bridge. Mr. Mullane told her that contractor is waiting for cast sections. She concluded that progress and performance is unacceptable.
Minutes-A motion was made by Selectman Mullane and seconded by Selectman Murphy to approve the minutes of June 2, 2009, carrying. 3-0.
A motion was made by Selectman Mullane and seconded by Selectman Murphy to approve the minutes of June 8, 2009, carrying. 2-0-1
Correspondence
MSDS sheets of fertilizer used at Hewitt property
Spill Report for MV accident on Grindstone Hill Road
Spill Report for MV accident on Lantern Hill Road
Notice regarding Resident State Trooper contracts; fringe benefits changes
FEMA Fire Grant application
ARRA Fire Station Construction Grant application package
Notice regarding Historic Preservation Grants for the 2nd part of next year
SCRRRA agenda for June 10, 2009
Wheeler Library Preservation Planning progress report
Eastern CT Workforce Investment Council agenda
Option 5 for school construction by Arthur Jerbert
Old Business-
1. Tribal Issues
Letters to Congress on Trust Land-Selectman Mullane is working on draft
2. Subdivision Review and Planning and Zoning Issues-No report
3. Permanent School Building Project Committee
A. Activities/membership-Ad Hoc Committee
List of Projects-
Student Projects-Project has been approved by PZC and application has been submitted for building project.
B. Permanent School Planning and Building Committee Projects- Joint meeting with PSPBC, Selectmen, and Board of Education has been scheduled.
C. Middle School/High School Heating System Code Update-Completed
4. Town Energy Projects
Electrical Rate Bids-Selectman Mullane will request update from Santa Energy
Wind farm Project-Meeting is scheduled with Governor’s office on Friday
5. Town Hall Improvements-Door is completed pending installation
6. Kingswood/Meadowwood drainage review –No report
7. Affordable Housing Committee-Will be meeting to rev iew Selectmen’s items
8. Hewitt property
Committee Report-Selectman Ricker will draft a letter to the Committee
Dam Repairs-DEP permitting process with be the controlling factor
Lease Renewals-Dew Drop Inn/Rosie’s-General discussion, draft letter, will be sent to Attorney Eppinger for comments
9. Boombridge Road bridge
State and Federal Funding-First Selectman Mullane will revise letter to BOF
Meeting with Town of Westerly-Presentation went well with
Engineering presentation by Brian McGovern, Transystems
10. FY 2009-2010 Budget
FY 2008-09 Budget Close Out-Working on close, will report progress next week
11. 2009-2010 Legislative Agenda-Working on list
12 STEAP Grant applications-No news
13. Stimulus Grants Application-No news
New Business-
1. NSAA-Year End Close Out-Additional Appropriation/Transfer-Limit close out to previous quote of $2,975
2. FY 2009-10 Capital Projects
Walking Floor Trailer purchase-General discussion, Selectmen would like additional quotes
Old Town Hall Painting-No action
Old Town Hall Solar Panels (including roof and chimney)-No action
Senior Center Repairs-$2500 quote look OK for the four pillars in the front of the building
3. North Stonington Probate Court-It was announced that the North Stonington Probate Court will close late next year and our Town will be consolidated into a district with Ledyard, North Stonington, Stonington and Groton with the Court located in Groton. QUESTION: What is the best for our Town? First Selectman Mullane will ask Judge Pensis for her ideas and opinions.
4. NSVFC Fire Station Grant update-President Shabunia from the VFC explained the progress, asked to be able to state that Selectmen will support grant in narrative.
5. NSVFC Sale of Engine #1-Town will attempt to sell first without an agent.
6. Ad Hoc Committee for Conservation Easement Inspection-The Committee is fine as it stands.
7. New Transfer Station hours of Operation-Selectmen review and Mr. Holliday will proceed with change over including signage and newspaper notices with the SCRRRA.
Public Comments and Questions
Adjournment-10:20 PM
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