Town of North Stonington
Board of Selectmen
New Town Hall Conference Room
February 21, 2012
7:00 PM
MINUTES
Call to Order-7:00 PM with Selectmen Mullane, Murphy and Donahue present
Public Comments and Questions-Mark Jaffen, Button Road and other residents from Button Road NW Corner Road have voiced concerns on action with YMCA reverter clause.
FY 2012-13 Budget Interviews
Recreation Commission-John Hines discussed the budget with the Board
Registrars of Voters-Gladys Chase and Marilyn Mackay were both in attendance to answer Board questions
Economic Development Commission-Peter Begoian and Marilyn Mackay represented the Commission
Planning and Zoning Commission-Tabled until February 28, 2012
Minutes –A motion was made by Selectman Murphy and seconded by Selectman Donahue to approve the minutes of February 14, 2012, carrying. 3-0
Correspondence
• Mobile Communications notice of intent to modify tower
• Fire/EMS appointment letter
• A snapshot of the SE/CT Labor Market
• FEMA Risk Map meeting for Pawcatuck-Wood Watershed
Old Business-
1. Tribal Issues-Acknowledgement Issues-US District Court to act on the attorney Jones petition on February 24th, Attorney Jones states he is a representative of the Historical Eastern Pequots.
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-Report due end of March
B. Permanent School Planning and Building Committee Project-List of school work items provided for FY 12-12
C. Middle School/High School Heating System Code Update-Needs final energy testing
E. School of Choice-Board of Education’s action
4. Kingswood/Meadow Wood drainage-Executive Session-Arbitrators selection in process
5. Hewitt property
A. Committee Report-No report
B. Dam Repairs-Re-Engineering-State is in receipt of application for repairs
6. Boombridge Road Bridge- Design-Weekly status report received, design on track
7. Grant applications/administration
Water Study Ex. 92 X I95-With Board of Selectmen for review of draft RFP
Rec Area Basketball, Tennis Courts-Engineer Pat Lafayette and Foreman Steve Holliday met with 5 contractors interested in project. Quotes are due March 1, 2012.
Town Hall Solar-First Selectman Mullane will have Robin called to check status of review.—Robin spoke with OPM representative and was told process is now with SHPO, no response from David Bahlman to date.
8. Board and Commission appointment
Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center Board of Directors Representative
Permanent School Planning and Building Committee
Water Pollution Control Authority No action
Cable TV Advisory Committee
Hewitt Farm Committee Alternate
Emergency Services Committee
9. Flood Damage Status Report/Repairs Update/ Action Items
Main Street Bridges
Village Green Bridge
10 YMCA Property-Executive Session-Attorney Eppinger will attend next week’s meeting
New Business-
1. Town Meeting Procedures-No report
2. Budget 2011-12 and Budget 2012-13
3. Request to Rent/Sell Holly Green Condominimum-The Board went into executive session to discuss the possible rental/sale of Unit 2H Holly Green, the former Probate Court. It was noted that it is not used as much as before, no action was taken.
4. Grant Writer-No action, budget issue
5. Tax Refund(s)
Robert Appleton $11.57
Eileen Edwards $282.14
David Vetelino $127.24
Robert Grassia $93.24
Brady Farland $100.44
Timothy Sheehan $40.08
Lee Farland $2739.76
Ann Renehan $34.00
Walter Taylor $2037.54
A motion was made by Selectman Murphy and seconded by Selectman Donahue to approve the above referenced tax refunds, carrying. 3-0
6. Discussion and Possible Decision on Town’s Electric Utility Invoices-Charles Gray, Reutemann Road was in to discuss a change in electricity carrier for the town accounts. The Board discussed “piggybacking” with the Board of Education. First Selectman Mullane will contact Chuck McCarthy, School Business Manager.
Public Comments and Questions
Adjournment-10:00 PM
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