Town of North Stonington
Board of Selectmen
February 4 2014
New Town Hall Conference Room--Regular Meeting
7:00 PM
MINUTES
Call to Order -7:00 PM with Selectmen Mullane, Testa, and Donahue
Public Comments and Questions-Mr. Peter Nero, Superintendent of School came in to address the poor condition of the school van, need for replacement and asked that it be included in the town’s budget so as to not increase the school’s budget submittal
Minutes-A motion to approve the minutes of January 28, 2014 was made by Selectman Testa and seconded by Selectman Donahue, carrying. 3-0
A motion to approve the minutes of January 30, 2014 was made by Selectman Donahue and seconded by Selectman Testa, carrying. 3-0
Correspondence
Budget Review FY 2014-15-Steve Holliday, Highway Foreman and Marc Tate, GIS/IT/EMD presented budgets and answered questions from the Board
Mr. Testa raised the issue of oil tank removal at NSVFC and Mr. Testa concerned if town was getting credit for 400 gal. of oil andif all the correct permits, regulations, and procedures are being followed, asked that it be investigated and reported.
Old Business-
1. Tribal Issues-Acknowledgement/Annexation Issues-BIA could issue new regulations by the end of February or beginning of March.
2. Subdivision Review and Planning and Zoning Issues and
Zoning Regulations Revisions-No report
3. Permanent School Building Project Committee
A. Permanent School Planning and Building Committee Projects
1. Other Projects for FY 2013-14 and FY 2014-15-No new information, Committee working with school to generate FY 14-15 list.
4. Hewitt property
A. Committee Report-Mr. Testa voiced safety concerns on the structural report of the 1750 House
B. Dam Repairs-Re-Engineering-Preparing for bid
5. New Center for Emergency Services-Finalizing AIA Contract with designer, they have complied with all Selectmen’s requests. Except those not applicable.
6. NSVFC Engine 2 Fire Truck Refurbishment status-Refurbishment is on schedule and within budget
7. Boombridge Road Bridge- Design-Proceeding on Schedule
8. Grant applications/administration
Water Study Ex. 92 X I95-No report
2014 STEAP Grant-Possible Project Candidates and Application-No action
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
Cemetery Commission-A motion was made by Selectman Testa and seconded by Selectman Mullane to appoint Geoffrey Barnes to the Cemetery Commission for a six year term to expire in 2020, carrying. 2-0-1
Recreation Commission-A motion was made by Selectman Testa and seconded by Selectman Mullane to appoint Damien Robert to the Recreation Commission for a two year term, carrying 2-0-1. Selectman Donahue abstained to both appointments
10. Flood Damage Status Report/Repairs Update/ Action Items
Town Hall brook parking lot retaining walls-No progress due to weather and high water levels.
11. Budget 2013-2014 No action
Animal Control Officer Expenses-No action
Tribal Acknowledgment-Additional Appropriation-No action
Budget 2014-2015-NSVFC, NSAA, and Recreation will be invited to next week’s meeting
12. Unions/Personnel Matters-Executive Session-None
AFSCME Union
13. Special Town Meeting
Items for Future Town Meetings
Lake of Isles subdivision granting of easements to the Town
Ordinance Revisions-Purchase Cost Limit
Selectmen Elections Rules CGS 9-188/Town Electoral Process Need Charter
Borrowing Short Term Notes Authorization
DUI Grant Additional Appropriation-$49,975
Exempt Tax Payments of Outstanding Taxes on Open Space received by a Non-Profit Organization
NEW ITEM-STREET NUMBERING ORDINANCE
New Business
1. Tax Refund(s)-None presented
2. Selectmen Public Communications-No comments
3. Town Traffic Concerns-No comments
4. Tax Collector Appointment/Tax Policy-Tabled until next week’s meeting
Public Comments and Questions
Adjournment-10:20 PM
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