Town of North Stonington
Board of Selectmen
February 22, 2011
New Town Hall Conference Room
7:00 PM
MINUTES
Call to Order-7:00 PM with Selectmen Mullane, Murphy, and Briscoe present.
Public Comments and Questions-None presented
Minutes –A motion was made by Selectman Briscoe and seconded by Selectman Murphy to approve the minutes of February 15, 2011, carrying.
Correspondence
• BAA Appeal for 386 Norwich Westerly Road
• Wheeler Library request for $25,000 donation in FY 2011-12 budget
• MASH shelter request for funding in FY 2010--$2,000
• Historical Society newsletter
• Various emails and brochures
Old Business-
1. Tribal Issues-Acknowledgement Issues-News article reporting BIA refusing to allow a Wisconsin tribe to build a casino within driving distance of New York City.
2. Subdivision Review and Planning and Zoning Issues-
Affordable Housing/Incentive Housing regulations-No report
Milltown Commons-No report
3. Permanent School Building Project Committee
A. School Building Project RFQ for Architectural services-RFQ responses due March 21st
B. Permanent School Planning and Building Committee Project- Flashing on Gymatorium-Only partial payment has been authorized until completion of punch list. 2nd phase in Spring and Summer
C. Middle School/High School Heating System Code Update. Contract has been awarded
D. School facilities maintenance responsibilities-No report
E. PSBC- New list of projects-PSPBC has prioritized list and is soliciting price quotes
F. School of Choice-BOE will hold additional meetings on scope of work.
4. Kingswood/Meadow Wood drainage review-First Selectman Mullane will respond to Hammonassets final billing.
5. Affordable Housing Committee-No report
6. Hewitt property
A. Committee Report/Activities-Recommendations-Data collection/ Town Meeting-Review of volunteers for the new Committee, no action taken
B. Dam Repairs-Re-Engineering-Engineering 60% done, DEP short staffed, permitting could be delayed.
C. Old Dew Drop Inn/Rosie’s status-NEW Buon Appetito—Executive Session on Lease Negotiations-Negotiations continue-No Executive Session held.
7. Boombridge Road Bridge- State and Federal Funding/ Contracting-Waiting for Rhode Island to transfer funds
8. Grant applications/administration
Water Study Ex. 92 X I95
Rec Area Basketball and Tennis Courts No report
Town Hall Solar
Lawn care Equipment
9. YMCA-Button Road –No report
10. Pinewoods Road-No report
11. Board and Commission appointment
Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center Board of Directors Representative Replacement-Resignation from Eleanor Johnson has been sadly received. This leaves two (2) vacancies.
Permanent School Planning and Building Committee
Water Pollution Control Authority
Cable TV Advisory Committee
Conservation Commission
Recreation Commission
Hewitt Committee- General Discussion. No action
12. Budget FY 2010-2011
Budget 2011-12
Registrars of Voters-Did not attend
Economic Development Commission-Brad Currier and Linda Pershaec attended, discussion of tight economic times and possible cost savings, Mr. Currier will submit revised numbers.
Planning and Zoning Commission-Lou Steinbrecher, Elaine Boissevain, and Juliet Lemming. General Discussion of duties and cost savings will revise budget.
13. Flood Damage Status Report/Repairs Update/ Action Items
Main Street Bridge-Public Hearing has been set for March 14th.
New Business-
1. Tax Refund(s)-None presented
2. Jehovah’s Witnesses, Inc.-Tabled
Public Comments and Questions
Adjournment-10:37 PM
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