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Board of Selectmen Minutes 09/10/2013
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                      Town of North Stonington
                                             Board of Selectmen     
                                              September 10, 2013
                New Town Hall Conference Room
                                        Regular Meeting
                                                       7:00 PM
MINUTES
Call to Order 7:04 PM with Selectmen Mullane, Donahue, and Murphy present.
Public Comments and Questions-Van Brown read a written statement about disappointment with the previously considered appointment of Mark Jaffen to Conservation Commission.
Minutes-A motion was made by Selectman Murphy and seconded by Selectman Donahue to approve the minutes of September 3, 2013, carrying.  3-0
Correspondence
Old Business-
                
  • Tribal Issues-Acknowledgement Issues-No new data in regard to delegation letter to Secretary Washburn of BIA.  Town’s attorney is preparing comments on the revised recognition regulations.
  2.   Subdivision Review and Planning and Zoning Issues
  3.   Permanent School Building Project Committee -
        A. Permanent School Planning and Building Committee Projects
                1.  Things to Do List-No data
                2.  Sealing of Gymatorium, Final Wall-OK to sign change order for $39,150 to complete the final wall    repairs.
                3.  Other Projects for FY 2013-14-Analysis will be done on amount of money spent and due to     consider funds available for other projects.
   4.  Hewitt property
        A.  Committee Report-None
        B.  Dam Repairs-Re-Engineering-Pat Lewis asked why it had not been considered to breech dam to save     money.
        C.  Greene Gables meeting-Still attempting to arrange a date with Historical Society representatives.
  5.  New EMS Facility-A packet was provided  by Selectman Mullane in regard to job descriptions of project manager, secretary and budget to allow tracking of expenditures.
   6.  NSVFC Engine 2 Fire Truck Refurbishment-Draft specification were provided to Selectmen for review and comment.  The Company meets on Thursday to make final decisions.
  7.  Boombridge Road Bridge- Design-Waiting on word as to whether ConnDOT has approved the 70% design.
  8.  Grant applications/administration
        Water Study Ex. 92 X I95-Selectman Mullane is working with the consulting engineer in DPH in finalizing paperwork for grant.
        2014 STEAP Grant-No date has been set for submittal of 2014 applications, Selectman Mullane will attend a COG Committee meeting on Thursday on STEAP awards to SE Connecticut.
  9.  Authorities, Boards, Committees, and Commissions appointment-No action
        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
10.  Flood Damage Status Report/Repairs Update/ Action Items
        Main Street Bridge-Complete payment request to the state for final $107,155 , $80,366 for town reimbursement.
        Village Green Bridge-Project going very well, is estimated for September 20, 2013 finish, project is under budget.
Town Hall brook parking lot retaining walls-Specifications have been provided for review, Selectman Mullane sees no problem, should be ready shortly for advertisement.
11.   Budget 2012-13-Closeout-No comments
        Budget 2013-2014-NO report
        Tax Refunds/Tax Collections/Suspense Tax Book-None presented, foreclosure sale scheduled for 90 Main Street has been placed on hold, owners have declared bankruptcy.
        Traffic Control-Selectman Mullane had reported that traffic engineer had worked on issues of the Village in the past and declined work on furhter evaluations.
12.  Connecticut Legislative Agenda-No report
13.  Unions/Personnel Matters-Executive Session-Selectman Mullane made a motion to entered executive session at 7:57 PM, seconded by Selectman Donahue, carrying.  3-0,  adjourned at 8:50 PM no action taken.  
        AFSCME Union Application
        United Steelworkers Collective Bargaining Agreement Acceptance and Approval
  • Special Town Meeting –No action
                        DUI Grant
                        EDC Ordinance
                        Open Space Ordinance
                        Acknowledgment Lawyer Additional Appropriation
                        EMS Complex Committee Ordinance
New Business
  • Tax Refund(s)-None presented
Public Comments and Questions
Adjournment-9:03 PM