Town of North Stonington
Board of Selectmen
November 23, 2010
New Town Hall Conference Room
7:00 PM
MINUTES
Call to Order
Public Comments and Questions-Bill Ricker, Wyassup Road, expressed concern on materials being brought in to Transfer Station and Bulky Waste site not meeting standards and that we are filling our Area, filling the Town’s residential capacity. Selectman Mullane will research the matter and place item on future agenda for discussion.
Minutes –A motion was made by Selectman Briscoe and seconded by Selectman Mullane to approve the minutes of November 9, 2010, carrying. 3-0
Correspondence
Special Session with the Stonington Board of Selectmen-
Collaborative initiatives and update on proposed health district- Meeting was cancelled, and will be rescheduled.
Old Business-
1. Tribal Issues-Acknowledgement Issues-No information on Supreme Court action of addressing Schaghticokes appeal.
2. Subdivision Review and Planning and Zoning Issues-
PZC Affordable/Incentive Housing regulations-Finalizing the arrangements for Bulk residential mailing.
Milltown Commons
3. Permanent School Building Project Committee
A School Building Project RFQ for Architectural services-Selectman Mullane to finalize RFP for advertising
B. Permanent School Planning and Building Committee Project- Flashing on Gymatorium-Base contract awarded developing design for an alternate
C. Middle School/High School Heating System Code Update.—Requesting funding from BOF on December 1st
D. School facilities maintenance responsibilities-No report
E. PSBC- New list of projects-Not provided by BOE to date
F. School of Choice-A letter to be sent to BOE for co-signing
G. Solar for Schools (grant) TO BE REMOVED
4. Kingswood/Meadow Wood drainage review –Final invoicing has been received, reviewing and will report next week
5. Affordable Housing Committee-Finalizing Bulk Mailing to Town Residents for comments
6. Hewitt property
A. Committee Report/Activities-Recommendations-Data collection/ Town Meeting-General discussion and finalize next week to forward to a Special Town Meeting on 12/13
B. Dam Repairs-Re-Engineering-Appeal has been filed with FEMA for reconsideration of repair funding appeal
C. Dew Drop Inn/Rosie’s status-A meeting will be arranged with attorneys to review the liquor questions and Stipulated Agreement
7. Boombridge Road bridge- State and Federal Funding/ Contracting-It appears some progress is being made in obtaining final approval from State of Rhode Island on contractual agreement between CT and RI.
8. Grant applications/administration
Water Study Ex. 92 X I95-. N. Mullane action to form committee and draft RFP.
Rec Area Basketball and Tennis Courts-Spring project, will need approval of Resolution at Town Meeting to finalize paperwork
Town Hall Solar-No report
Generator-Final paperwork has been submitted for reimbursement
Lawncare Equipment-No report
9. YMCA-Button Road Executive Session-No action. N. Mullane and Attorney Eppinger to visit with bank officials on town’s interest in reverter clause
10. Pinewoods Road-No report
11. Board and Commission appointment-The Selectman want a list of vacancies and add Conservation Commission and Recreation Commission
Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center Director Replacement
Permanent School Planning and Building Committee
Water Pollution Control Authority
Economic Development Commission
12. Budget for close out 2009 / 2010- FY 2010-2011-No report
13. Ethics Policy-It appears that there is not sufficient interest with COG for regional board will wait until end of year, if any additional interest appears
14. Flood Damage Status Report/Repairs Update/ Action Items-A listing of remaining items and estimates was provided to Board
New Business-
1. Tax Refund(s)-None presented
2. Call of special Town Meeting –Below items discussed to forward to Special Town Meeting proposed for December 13th.
a. Hewitt property use approval
b. 3-Conservation easements off Mains Crossing, Norwich Westerly Road, Billings Road
c. Additional Appropriation for flood damage repairs-FEMA funds-A motion was made by Selectman Mullane and seconded by Selectman Murphy to request an additional appropriation in the amount of $67,259 for Storm Damage repairs, carrying. 3-0
d. Additional Appropriation for Boilers School Project-A motion was made by Selectman Mullane and seconded by Selectman Briscoe to request an additional appropriation in the amount of $434,122, for the installation of new boilers at the Elementary and High Schools and the installation of a new burner at the Gymatorium, carrying. 3-0
e. STEAP Grant Resolution
f. WPCA Ordinance
g. Interlocal agreement with Groton for Dispatching of Emergency Services
h. Resident Troopers’ DUI Grant funding-A motion was made by Selectman Briscoe and seconded by Selectman Mullane to approve an additional appropriation request of $55,330 for DUI patrols, carrying. 3-0
3. Website Computer Links-No action
4. 2011 Meeting Schedule-A motion was made to accept the schedule as presented, seconded by Selectman Mullane, carrying. 3-0
5. Municipal Resolution Authorizing First Selectman to enter into STEAP Grant Agreement for Improvements to Rocky Hollow Road Recreation Area-A motion was made by Selectman Briscoe and seconded by Selectman Mullane to forward resolution to Special Town Meeting for approval, carrying. 3-0
Public Comments and Questions
Adjournment—9:55 PM
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