Town of North Stonington
Board of Selectmen
October 22, 2013
New Town Hall Conference Room
Regular Meeting
7:00 PM
MINUTES
Call to Order 7:00 PM with Selectmen Mullane, Donahue and Murphy present
Public Comments and Questions-None presented
Minutes-A motion was made by Selectmen Donahue and seconded by Selectman Murphy to approve the minutes of October 15, 2013, carrying. 3-0
Correspondence
Old Business-
1. Tribal Issues-Acknowledgement Issues-No Public Comments
2. Subdivision Review and Planning and Zoning Issues-Reminder, November 7, 2013 POCD Public Hearing at the Wheeler Lirbrary
3. Permanent School Building Project Committee
A. Permanent School Planning and Building Committee Projects
1. Things to Do List-No new data
2. Sealing of Gymatorium, Final Wall-Job Complete
3. Other Projects for FY 2013-14-No new data
4. Hewitt property
A. Committee Report-Meeting minutes provided from Hewitt Committee
B. Dam Repairs-Re-Engineering-Engineering is done and project will be bid in January, 2014
C. Greene Gables-Letter received from the Historical Society contractor, Brian Cooper with costs to seal building but not comments on structural integrity.
5. New Center of Emergency Services-Town Meeting passed ordinance to establish building committee, 44 candidates have applied for the part time secretarial position. Committee will review and comment to Selectmen
6. NSVFC Engine 2 Fire Truck Refurbishment-Bids have been sent to attorney for evaluation
7. Boombridge Road Bridge- Design-waiting on comments from Connecticut DOT for OK to proceed with design.
8. Grant applications/administration
Water Study Ex. 92 X I95-waiting on DPH extension approval
2014 STEAP Grant—Confirm estimates of Hewitt Dam, Northwest Corner Road paving, Kingswood & Meadow wood paving, and STEAP rules. STEAP submittal date is April 14, 2014.
9. Authorities, Boards, Committees, and Commissions appointment
Permanent School Planning and Building Committee Water Pollution Control Authority
Cable TV Advisory Committee Economic Development Commission
Eastern Regional Mental Health Board, Inc. Inland Wetlands Commission
Conservation Commission EMS Facility Members
The name of Andrea Sadowski was brought up for consideration on the WPCA. Will check with Mark Donahue and Sandra Steinhart.
10. Flood Damage Status Report/Repairs Update/ Action Items
Hewitt Dam Rebuilding-Possible 2014 STEAP grant candidate
Town Hall brook parking lot retaining walls-Bids are due October 29th
11. Budget 2012-13-Closeout-Audit has started.
Budget 2013-2014-No action
12. Unions/Personnel Matters-Executive Session-A motion was made by Selectman Mullane and seconded by Selectman Donahue to enter executive session at 8:02 PM to discuss Old Business item #1 Tribal Issues and Old Business item #12 Union negotiations. Session ended at 8:27 PM, no action taken.
AFSCME Union Application
13. Special Town Meeting
DUI Grant
EDC Ordinance
Municipal Building Committee Ordinance
All three items presented passed.
New Business
1. Tax Refund(s)-A motion was made by Selectman Murphy and seconded by Selectman Donahue to approve a tax refund for Sandra Peterle in the amount of $1257.90, carrying. 3-0
2. Purchase of a Bucket Truck-Highway Foreman still looking for a used vehicle within budget.
3. LPFM Radio Proposal-Selectman Mullane informed the Board that Marc Tate is getting approval to establish a low power FM radio frequency for the town emergency services reporting during storms with communication outages.
Public Comments and Questions-None presented
Adjournment-8:29 PM
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