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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
Minutes
July 22, 2013
A special Town Meeting of electors and citizens qualified to vote in Town Meetings of the Town of North Stonington, Connecticut was held in the North Stonington Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room, Norwich Westerly Rd, North Stonington, CT on Monday, July 22, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Present First Selectman Nicholas H Mullane II, Selectman Shawn Murphy, NSVFD Chief Charles Steinhart V, NSVFD Deputy Chief Mark Perkins, President of the North Stonington Ambulance Assoc. Brian Elias, Emergency Management Director Marc Tate, Dan Spring Chairman; Board of Finance, Peter Springsteel; Architect for the project. Selectman Mullane called the meeting to order then asked the Town Clerk Norma Holliday to read the call of the meeting. Selectman Mullane asked for a motion from the floor to elect a Moderator. A MOTION
made by Bill Peterson, seconded by Greg Howell, to elect James Patton Moderator. A MOTION made by Shawn Murphy seconded by Greg Howell to close all nomination, the MOTION carried unanimously, James Patton was declared Moderator. First Selectman Mullane made a Motion to put item one on the floor for discussion only and stated there will be a referendum on July 29, 2013 between the hours of noon to 8 pm to vote on the EMS Complex, MOTION seconded by Mac Turner discussion followed.
1. To consider and vote upon a resolution,
(a) to appropriate $6,360,000 for costs related to the design and construction of a new Emergency Services Complex and related improvements to be situated at 25 Rocky Hollow Road. The appropriation may be spent for design and construction costs, including administrative costs, architects' fees, engineering fees, testing, survey, printing and advertising costs, equipment, materials, legal and other professional fees, net temporary interest and other financing costs, and other expenses related to the project and the financing thereof. The appropriation may be spent for design and construction costs, equipment, materials, engineering fees, legal fees, net interest on borrowings and other financing costs, and other expenses related to the project or it’s
financing. The Board of Selectmen shall be authorized to determine the scope and particulars of the project, and to reduce or modify the scope of the project, and the entire appropriation may be spent on the project as so reduced or modified;
(b) to authorize the issue bonds or notes of the Town in an amount not to exceed $6,360,000 to finance the appropriation; to authorize the First Selectman and the Treasurer of the Town to determine the amounts, dates, interest rates, maturities, redemption provisions, form and other details of the bonds or notes; and to perform all other acts which are necessary or appropriate to issue the bonds or notes; to take such action to allow temporary advances of available funds which the Town reasonably expects will be reimbursed from the proceeds of borrowings; and to authorize the First Selectman and the Treasurer to bind the Town pursuant to such representations and covenants as they deem necessary or advisable in order to maintain the continued exemption from federal income
taxation of interest on the bonds or notes authorized by the resolution if issued on a tax-exempt basis, including covenants to pay rebates of investment earnings to the United States in future years; and to authorize the First Selectman and the Treasurer to make representations and enter into written agreements for the benefit of holders of the bonds or notes to provide secondary market disclosure information, which agreements may include such terms as they deem advisable or appropriate in order to comply with applicable laws or rules pertaining to the sale or purchase of such bonds or notes;
(c) to authorize the First Selectman, or other proper officer and official of the Town, on behalf of the Town, to enter into contracts or agreements, apply for and accept grants for the project and take any other actions necessary or desirable to accomplish the project contemplated by this resolution; and
(d) to authorize the Board of Selectmen, the First Selectman, the Treasurer and other proper officers and officials of the Town to take all other action which is necessary or desirable to complete the project and to issue bonds and notes and obtain grants to finance the aforesaid appropriation.
Pursuant to Section 7-7 of the General Statutes to adjourn said town meeting Item #1 at its conclusion and to submit the aforesaid resolution to vote upon voting machines on July 29, 2013, between the hours of 12:00, noon and 8:00 p.m. Electors and persons qualified to vote in town meetings who are not electors shall vote at the following polling place:
North Stonington Town Hall
40 Main Street
North Stonington
The aforesaid resolution will be placed on the voting machines under the following heading:
"SHALL THE TOWN OF NORTH STONINGTON APPROPRIATE $6,360,000 FOR COSTS RELATED TO THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW EMERGENCY SERVICES COMPLEX AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS TO BE SITUATED AT 25 ROCKY HOLLOW ROAD AND AUTHORIZE THE ISSUE OF BONDS AND NOTES IN THE SAME AMOUNT TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION?"
Voters approving said resolution will vote “Yes” and those opposing said resolution will vote “No.” Absentee ballots will be available from the Town Clerk’s office.
NSVFD Deputy Chief Mark Perkins gave a presentation on the new Emergency Services Complex. A power point presentation along with photos and handouts where reviewed. Deputy Chief Perkins touched on the lack of space and personnel safety concerns with the cramped quarters. The overall plan for corrective action is to combine the fire department and the Ambulance into a single facility, funding was also explained.
Board of Finance Chairman; Dan Spring, supported the presentation and gave an explanation of the Towns debit and the importance of moving forward with the project.
First Selectman Mullane gave a brief explanation of how the land was acquired. He also thanked the Fire Co., Ambulance Assoc., Boards and Commissions for their involvement and hard work in bringing the project forward.
Architect; Peter Springsteel explained what the building would be constructed of and that it would be energy efficient installing Geo Thermal Heating & Cooling, discussion followed. People speaking for and against; Pat Minicucci, John Olsen, Brad Borden, Joe Gross Jr., Vilma Gregoropoulos, Brian Rathbun, Chris Kinard, Elaine Boissevain, Larry Southwick, Ann Nalwalk, Ron Lewis, Damien Robert, Gary Baron, Emil Pavlovics, Olivia Rinkis, Charlie Taylor and Marc Bosse.
A MOTION made by Ann Nalwalk seconded by Mike Urgo to move the question to the Referendum, MOTION approved, 2 apposed.
2. To hear and act upon the de-obligation of CNR Funds $74,884.49, to General Fund from the Bulky Waste Closure line item. A MOTION made by Bob Shabunia, seconded by Charlie Smith to approve item #2 as read. First Selectman Mullane gave a brief explanation, no discussion followed MOTION approved unanimously.
3. To act upon the acceptance of a gift of land, 8 acres +/- on Wintechog Hill Road from Graminex, LLC, Saginaw, Michigan, Parcel Account ID F5080000. A MOTION made by Charlie Smith, seconded by Greg Howell to approve item #3 as read. First Selectman Mullane gave a brief explanation discussion followed, MOTION approved unanimously.
A MOTION made by Bob Shabunia seconded by Charlie Steinhart V to convene the Town Meeting at 9:05 pm to the Referendum on July 29, 2013 between the hours of noon to 8pm. MOTION carried.
July 29, 2013
Referendum Results
The July 22, 2013 Special Town Meeting reconvened at 8:04 pm on July 29, 2013 following the Referendum, the results were read by the Referendum Moderator Mary Cooper:
"SHALL THE TOWN OF NORTH STONINGTON APPROPRIATE $6,360,000 FOR COSTS RELATED TO THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW EMERGENCY SERVICES COMPLEX AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS TO BE SITUATED AT 25 ROCKY HOLLOW ROAD AND AUTHORIZE THE ISSUE OF BONDS AND NOTES IN THE SAME AMOUNT TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION?"
402 YES 232 NO
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm.
Respectfully submitted
Norma J Holliday
Town Clerk
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