Town of North Stonington
Board of Selectmen
April 2, 2013
Regular Meeting
7:00 PM
MINUTES
Call to Order
Public Comments and Questions-Fire Fly Farms offered to walk 35 acres
Minutes-A motion was made by Selectman Murphy and seconded by Selectman Donahue to approve the minutes of March 26, 2013, as presented. Carrying. 3-0
Correspondence
• Tillinghast v. Town ZBA decision, Decision is in favor of the Town
• Boombridge Bridge Prject-ConnDOT
• Notice of Exempt Modification-Emergency Backup Generator
• EDC Ordinance Proposal
Old Business-
1. Tribal Issues-Acknowledgement Issues-The Washington DC lawsuit by the Eastern Pequots has been completely dismissed by court. A detailed decision by the courts rejected all arguments.
2. Subdivision Review and Planning and Zoning Issues
Affordable Housing/Incentive Housing regulations-No action
3. Permanent School Building Project Committee
A. Permanent School Planning and Building Committee Projects
1. Things to Do List
2. Sealing of Gymatorium, Final Wall No new Information
3. Failed Boiler at the Middle School
4. 96/96A Button Road- formerly -YMCA Property-Executive Session-Town’s attorney will attend next week’s meeting
5. Hewitt property
A. Committee Report-Tree cutting has started at Greene Gables, Committee is also working on community gardens guidelines
B. Dam Repairs-Re-Engineering-No report
6. Boombridge Road Bridge- Design-Issues have been resolved and design will proceed to a public hearing in May.
7. Grant applications/administration
Water Study Ex. 92 X I95-Invitations will be sent to six (6) engineering firms for April 18, 2013
2013 STEAP Grant-Selection will be made in late April or May
8. Board and Commission appointment
Permanent School Planning and Building Committee
Water Pollution Control Authority No action
Cable TV Advisory Committee
Economic Development Commission
Eastern Regional Mental Health Board, Inc.
Inland Wetlands Commission
Conservation Commission
Juvenile Review Board
Inland Wetlands-Cody Bill and Kevin Geary were in attendance. After general discussion, a motion was made by Selectman Mullane and seconded by Selectman Murphy to appoint Cody Bill to a five year term (2018) on the Inland Wetlands Commission. Carrying 3-0
9. Flood Damage Status Report/Repairs Update/ Action Items
Main Street Bridge-Close out data and status provided
Village Green Bridge-Corrective Action-Bids are due April 16, 2013—2:00 PM
Town Hall brook parking lot retaining walls. No report
10 Budget 2012-13-Wash Station-General discussion of bids submitted, Selectmen confirmed the decision of Legacy.
Budget 2013-2014
Tax Refunds/Tax Collections
Senior Center Director/Agent for the Elderly-Teresa Pensis was present to review Center activity. And explain programs administered.
Recreation Director-John Hines was in to review Recreation budget request. He begged the Board for consistent maintenance attention to the Rec Area.
11. Traffic Control-No report
12. Connecticut Legislative Agenda-No action
13. New Emergency Service Building and Use of Old NSVFC Building –The Committee finalized a monetary request of $6.3 million dollars and will forward request to the Selectmen shortly.
14. AFSCME Union Application –No action
15. Clarks Falls Unity Baptist Church Request-NO action
New Business
1. Land Offer (2) Route 49 & Johnson Road-Selectman Mullane informed the Board of the offer, they will look at the property.
Public Comments and Questions-None
Adjournment-12:37 PM
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