302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 BOF MINUTES REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 19, 2014 7:00 P.M. First Floor Conference Room |
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BOF Attendant Members Absent Members
David LaMay, Chairman Breck Lindley
Brad Thorpe, V. Chairman
Tom Stevenson
Barry O’Nell
John O’Brien
Greg Gernhardt
In Attendance
Carl Fortuna, First Selectman
Jan Peruccio, Superintendent of Schools
Julie Pendleton, Finance Director
Michael Spera, Chief of Police
Gerri Lewis, Clerk
Mr. LaMay called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. LaMay led in the pledge.
III. MINUTES
A motion to approve the minutes of July 15, 2014, was made by Mr. Stevenson, seconded by Mr. Thorpe and motion passed 3-0-3.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
Kathy Connolly, on behalf of the Historic District Commission, presented on the request for replacement of the guard rail on North Cove Road, which would cost the town approximately $20K. Diane Aldi also spoke in favor regarding the guard rail on North Cove Road. Richard Peters of North Cove Road spoke in favor regarding the guard rail on North Cove Road. Mr. Goduti spoke to the history of when the current guard rail was first installed by the town on North Cove Road. He noted that the Historic District Commission approved the current guard rail in 2007, and presented a copy of the minutes from that meeting. He felt that a new guard rail would be a waste of taxpayers money.
Mr. LaMay thanked everyone for their comments.
V. BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT
Ms. Peruccio and Ms. Pendleton gave a brief update to the Board on the following:
- Goodwin School: Fencing around entire building;
- Parking Lots sealed and striped; paved areas;
- Infrastructure wiring upgrades;
- Classrooms painted; floors cleaned and polished; cabinets;
- New compressor in walk-in freezer (changed from gas to electric);
Middle School:
- Hot water heater replaced;
- Parking lots; wiring;
High School:
- Door replacements;
- Cabinet restoration;
- New office space in guidance area;
- Annual maintenance; septic; sprinkler; HVAC
Mr. LaMay thanked Ms. Peruccio and Ms. Pendleton.
VI. North Cove Historic District – Motion requested
After discussion with regard to the guard rail replacement on North Cove Road, the following motion was made:
A motion made by Mr. Gernhardt to decline the recommendation from the Board of Selectmen to the Board of Finance, to appropriate funding in the amount of $20K for the replacement of the guard rail on North Cove Road and it was seconded by Mr. LaMay and motion passed unanimously.
VII. SELECTMAN REPORT
Mr. Fortuna reported on the following:
- There are 2 STEAP grants. 1, for the improvement of the former PD site ( $500k ) and 1, for the North Main St improvements ( $ 1MM )
With regard to the North main Street project, we will obtain an additional 199 parking spaces. He also noted that the engineering of $30K - $40K was not covered in the grant. Mr. Fortuna noted that these appropriations need to be moved to town meeting by the board.
A motion was made by Mr. Thorpe to move to town meeting the appropriation of $500K for improvement of the former PD site, seconded by Mr. Stevenson and it was so voted unanimously.
A motion was made by Mr. Thorpe to authorize the appropriation of $1 MM for North Main Street project to be moved to town meeting, seconded by Mr. O’Brien and it was so voted unanimously.
- Tax Appeals: 24 appeals; anticipate $100K in lost revenue.
- Health Insurance: - savings;
- Big Y grand opening;
- Locked in Gas-Oil-Diesel;
- Bowling Alley Closed
- Yale Medical will go into L&M building;
- Applied for assessment grant;
- Met with manufacturer that is looking to buy building in town.
Mr. LaMay thanked Mr. Fortuna.
Chairman’s Comments: None
Motion to adjourn made by Brad Thorpe and seconded by Mr. O’Nell at 8:28 p.m.
This meeting was recorded in its entirety and is on CD in the Town Clerk’s office.
Submitted:
Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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