Town of North Stonington
Board of Selectmen
June 28, 2011
New Town Hall Conference Room
7:00 PM
MINUTES
Call to Order
Public Comments and Questions-None presented
Minutes –A motion was made by Selectman Murphy and seconded by Selectman Briscoe to approve the minutes of June 14, 2011 as presented, carrying. 3-0
Correspondence
• Highway Permit for Bike Race June 25, 2011
• DEP Spill Report, Rts 216 and 184
• DEP Spill Report, 226 Norwich Westerly Road
• Arbitration Award Town vs. USWA
• Connecticut Law Journal FOI vs. Tax Assessor of the Town of North Stonington
• YMCA sale documents and deeds
• Notice from Vicki Anderson regarding appointments of Mary Wilska and H. James Eppinger to PNC
• Hewitt Farm Committee minutes
• Kinard PZC violation
• Ragonese Abatement Order
• Aldrich Cease and Desist
• Letter of support for Preston Redevelopment
• Letter from Patricia Neal commending the troopers for solving a burglary at her home
• Letter from Brad Glas commending the troopers for solving a burglary at his property on Wintechog Hill Road
Old Business-
1. Tribal Issues-Acknowledgement Issues-No response from BIA on last FOI request
2. Subdivision Review and Planning and Zoning Issues-
Affordable Housing/Incentive Housing regulations-RFQ provided from Affordable Housing plan, written by J. Leeming, SPZEO.
Milltown Commons-Will forward a letter to Stonington on sewer capacity for North Stonington, Selectmen to review and comment first.
3. Permanent School Building Project Committee
A. School Building Project RFQ for Architectural services-Copy provided and Ad Hoc recommendation to retain Quisenberry Architects, LLC for the cost of $13,200, was sent to BOE for comment and question if they had the funding to pay for the study.
B. Permanent School Planning and Building Committee Project- Flashing on Gymatorium-Selectman Murphy made a motion to accept Hammond Ledge bid of $42, 000 for Phase II of the flashing on the Gymatorium, Selectman Mullane seconded the motion, and noted even though they are not the low bidder they are the most qualified bidder. Letters sent from Attorney Eppinger and Architect Springsteel supporting the selection. Contractor for Phase I, no show, will start process of termination.
C. Middle School/High School Heating System Code Update.-Gymatorium is done, tuning, adjusting and testing
Elementary School, boilers and piping demolished, no asbestos
High School-Start Asbestos removal on June 28th
D. PSBC- New list of projects-No report
E. School of Choice-Preliminary presentation and report done. Selectmen asked to provide their comments.
4. Kingswood/Meadow Wood drainage review - Town Attorney is writing a letter to Contractor’s attorney
5. Affordable Housing Committee-Selectmen felt town should used best parts of other town’s regulations and not be required to pay for a consultant to develop a housing plan.
6. Hewitt property
A. Committee Report/Activities-Recommendations-Second meeting held, minutes distributed
B. Dam Repairs-Re-Engineering-Meeting held with DEP and our engineer on work and permitting process and meeting is scheduled with FEMA on damage funding appeal.
7. Boombridge Road Bridge- State and Federal Funding/ Contracting-Engineering cost confirmed for design at $311,100, contract provided by CT DOT, need a town meeting to ratify MOU, will schedule for July 18, 2011.
8. Grant applications/administration
Water Study Ex. 92 X I95
Rec Area Basketball and Tennis Courts No report
Town Hall Solar-MOU being prepared by ACHP to allow town to be reimbursed.
9. Board and Commission appointment
Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center
Board of Directors Representative Replacement
Permanent School Planning and Building Committee
Water Pollution Control Authority No action
Cable TV Advisory Committee
Conservation Commission
Recreation Commission-A motion was made by Selectman Mullane seconded by Selectman Briscoe to appoint Holly McCord and Jen Regan to the Commission, carrying. 3-0.
10. Budget FY 2010-2011 & Additional Appropriations & Transfers-No action
• Year Ending Transfers/Additional Appropriations-Selectman Mullane made a motion to transfer $18,884 from Capital Truck to Town Attorney, seconded by Selectman Murphy, carrying. 3-0
• North Stonington Ambulance Additional Appropriation-General Discussion with President Brian Elias regarding policies, expenses, procedures, etc. Selectman Briscoe motioned to forward an additional appropriation of $9910 to the BOF, no second, after discussion Mr. Briscoe modified his motion to request $5,000, seconded by Selectman Murphy, carrying. 2-1 with First Selectman Mullane against.
Budget 2011-12
Annual Town/Annual Budget Meeting Results-NO new comments wait on State of Connecticut finalization
11. Flood Damage Status Report/Repairs Update/ Action Items
Main Street Bridges-Significant Progress is being made First Selectman Mullane is getting schedule going forward and information on time for permitting process
12. STEAP Grant candidates-Water tower in Kingswood, First Selectman Mullane to update estimates.
New Business-
1. Sanitary Landfill/Transfer Station-Bulky Waste Area Fees-No additional discussion, will get Steve Holliday back for final discussion.
2. Special Town Meeting
Certificate of Resolution-Boombridge Road Bridge
Additional Appropriation for Storm Damages
Resolution for DEMHS
3. Real Estate Tax Abatement for 386 Norwich Westerly Road-First Selectman Mullane made a motion to abate the taxes, seconded by Selectman Briscoe carrying. 3-0
Public Comments and Questions
Adjournment-9:20 PM
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