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Town of North Stonington
Board of Selectmen
February 11 2014
New Town Hall Conference Room--Regular Meeting
7:00 PM
MINUTES
Call to Order -7:00 PM with Selectmen Mullane, Donahue and Testa present.
Public Comments and Questions-Brian Rathbun, Grindstone Hill Road commented on his FOI request of the Board of Finance, he was told he should contact the Town Clerk and BOF for responses.
Ann Nalwalk, NW Corner Road expressed concern over the death at the New London Transfer Station compactor and the North Stonington Transfer Station safety . She also commended the troopers for arresting burglar involved with Route 2 break-ins.
Minutes-February 4, 2014, tabled for further detail.
Correspondence
Budget Review FY 2014-15-The Board held a discussion with Tax Collector, Sandra Steinhart on status of outstanding taxes. Discussion of attorneys used for collection, personal property, and motor vehicles collection agency. The Board and Tax Collector discussed policies and procedures.
John Hines, Recreation Commission Director presented his budget of expenses and revenues.
Old Business-
1. Tribal Issues-Acknowledgement/Annexation Issues-Selectman Mullane state that BIA may issue new acknowledgement regulations by the end of February or early March. Concern is that the BIA may not change draft which would mean Eastern Pequots and Schaghticokes would be give federal acknowledgements status.
2. Subdivision Review and Planning and Zoning Issues and
Zoning Regulations Revisions-Working on revising zoning regulations
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- To date no work list of school projects agreed upon by schools and PSPBC
4. Hewitt property
A. Committee Report-Annual Report provided
B. Dam Repairs-Re-Engineering-Specs and plans are ready to go to bid shortly
C. Greene Gables-No new data, will be removed from agenda
5. New Center for Emergency Services-Contract document issues resolved on AIA Contract between the Town and engineering firm, no comments by Selectmen when USDA approves, OK to execute
6. NSVFC Engine 2 Fire Truck Refurbishment status-Work is on schedule and within budget
7. Boombridge Road Bridge- Design-Proceeding and ON schedule
8. Grant applications/administration
Water Study Ex. 92 X I95-Work is proceeding
2014 STEAP Grant-Possible Project Candidates and Application-Dam and waterline extension in Village, no new data
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 Cemetery Commission
Recreation Commission
10. Flood Damage Status Report/Repairs Update/ Action Items
Town Hall brook parking lot retaining walls-No work, cold weather and high water table
11. Budget 2013-2014
Animal Control Officer Expenses-$3,500-Possible added appropriation/transfer
Tribal Acknowledgment-Additional Appropriation
Budget 2014-2015
Recreation Commision-Presented above
Fire Department Oil and Tank Removal-Mr. Testa asked for this item to be placed on the agenda. The question was asked as to who owns the oil that was removed from the tank located at the Fire Co. that was used for heating, approximately 400 gallons. Mr. Testa is of the opinion that the oil belongs to the Town not the contractor, and should be safeguarded . There was a question as to the quality of the oil and if it could be reused. Mr. Mullane answered Mr. Testa’s questions regarding permits and procedures and to date has found no violations. Mr. Donahue asked that the parties involved be invited to attend a Selectmen’s Meeting so that the Board can understand the situation before taking action, as required.
12. 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
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 Business
- Tax Refund(s)-Selectman Donahue made a motion to approve a tax refund of $24.38 to Robert Maietta, seconded by Selectman Testa, carrying. 3-0
Selectmen Public Communications
Town Traffic Concerns
- Tax Collector Appointment/Tax Policy-Discussed above
Public Comments and Questions
Adjournment-11:35 PM
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