Town of North Stonington
Board of Selectmen
New Town Hall Conference Room
February 28, 2012
- 7:00 PM
MINUTES
Call to Order-7:00 PM with Selectmen Mullane, Murphy and Donahue present
Public Comments and Questions-None presented
YMCA Property-Executive Session-A motion was made at 7:05 PM by Selectmen Donahue and seconded by Selectman Murphy to enter Executive Session with Attorneys Eppinger and Collier, carrying. A motion was made by Selectman Donahue and seconded by Selectman Murphy to adjourn the Executive Session at 7:50 PM, carrying. No action was taken.
FY 2012-13 Budget Interviews
Hewitt Farm Committee-Nita Kincaid, Ellie Banker, Dick Cooper, Ed McGowan, and Ed Harasimowitz discussed the Hewitt Farm and future plans.
Planning and Zoning Commission-Chairperson Lou Steinbrecher, Vice Chair Elaine Boissevain and SPZEO Juliet Leeming discussed FY 2012-13 budget request and Commission plans.
Minutes –A motion was made by Selectman Donahue and seconded by Selectman Murphy to approve the minutes of February 21, 2012, carrying. 3-0
Correspondence
• Letter to Reuben Bradford, Commissioner, DESPP appealing Resident Trooper process
• FEMA regard Risk Mapping Assessment and Planning training meeting
• Letter from Richard Blumenthal notifying town of USDA loans
• EDC letter supporting Buon Appetito liquor license application
• Zoning decision of denial for Signal Hill application
Old Business-
1. Tribal Issues-Acknowledgement Issues-Next scheduled court date is March 8th, in Washington, DC, for the court to address petition filed by Attorney Jones on behalf of the Historic Eastern Pequots to have the tribal acknowledgment decision of BIA reopened for review.
2. Subdivision Review and Planning and Zoning Issues
Affordable Housing/Incentive Housing regulations-No action
Milltown Commons-No action
3. Permanent School Building Project Committee
A. School Building Project RFQ for Architectural services-Consultant’s report due end of March
B. Permanent School Planning and Building Committee Project-Requested cost estimates for FY 12-13 projects for budget purposes
C. Middle School/High School Heating System Code Update-Asked for close out from Funk Boiler
E. School of Choice-Still pending BOE action
4. Kingswood/Meadow Wood drainage-Executive Session-No Session, No report
5. Hewitt property
A. Committee Report-provided work list, goals and objectives
B. Dam Repairs-Re-Engineering-AT DEEP for application/permit approval
6. Boombridge Road Bridge- Design-TranSystems design work is continuing
7. Grant applications/administration
Water Study Ex. 92 X I95-Draft was given to Selectmen last week, general discussion, Selectman Mullane to enhance narrative of the study purpose and expected detail of end report.
Rec Area Basketball, Tennis Courts-RFPs are out due March 1, 2012
Town Hall Solar-Action is still at CT SHPO office
8. Board and Commission appointment
Permanent School Planning and Building Committee
Water Pollution Control Authority
Cable TV Advisory Committee
Hewitt Farm Committee Alternate
Emergency Services Committee-A motion was made by Selectman Mullane and seconded by Selectman Murphy to appoint Robert Lynch and Brett Mastroianni to the Committee as citizen representatives, carrying. 3-0
9. Flood Damage Status Report/Repairs Update/ Action Items
Main Street Bridges-AT&T is finishing cable relocation, contractor moving in dewatering equipment and finalizing dewatering plans with WMC
Village Green Bridge-Public Hearing must be held on repair plans
10. Budget 2011-12 and Budget 2012-13-Updated estimates provided and general discussion
11. Request to Rent/Sell Holly Green Condominimum-Dr. Pescher is interested in buying the unit not renting. Selectman Mullane will continue discussions.
12. Grant Writer-Selectman Mullane will check with Preston on their interest.
13. Discussion and Possible Decision on Town’s Electric Utility Invoices-Selectman Murphy made a motion to contract with Nextera for one year commencing April, 2012, at .0745 kW carrying. 3-0
New Business-
1. Town Meeting Procedures-Selectman Mullane is to prepare a response to the Group request point by point.
2. Tax Refund(s)-A motion was made by Selectman Murphy and seconded by Selectman Mullane to approve the following tax refunds, carrying 3-0
Kosmor, LLC $78.12
Kermit and Joyce Cook $1635.15
Vincent Champlin $148.26
Public Comments and Questions
Adjournment-11:30 PM
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