Town of Old Saybrook, CT - Board of Selectmen Minutes 3/4/2010

Board of Selectmen Minutes 3/4/2010

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN

Thursday, March 4, 2010

10:00 a.m.

First Floor Conference Room

Minutes

Present: First Selectman Michael Pace, Selectman William Peace, Selectman Carol Manning, Planner Christine Nelson, Town Clerk Sarah Becker, Public Works Director Larry Bonin, Fire Marshal Donn Dobson, members of the press and interested citizens.

I.	CALL TO ORDER – First Selectman Pace called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
II.	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Selectman Pace led those in attendance in the Pledge
III.	COMMENTS FROM THE SELECTMEN First Selectman Pace stated he had received a letter from the Transit District, Town Planner Christine Nelson stated that she had made a couple of requests of the District and that they have been very responsive, improving the bus routes and stops, along with agreeing to place some bus shelters along the route. The additional stops will be at 45 Ferry Road and Founders Park. First Selectman Pace reviewed a letter he received from Sam Barnes, Chairman of the Youth and Family Commission. They have hired a new Executive Director, Heather McNeil and Social Services Coordinator Sue Consoli. He also stated that he had received a letter from FEMA stating that they have sent us updated digital maps; Christine Nelson confirmed that we have the files. First Selectman Pace continued that there are two potential winterization requests. May look into amending the Winterization Ordinance.
IV.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board of Selectmen Meeting February 4, 2010. PEACE/MANNING Motion to approve the minutes as presented. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
V.	BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD A. Tax Refunds 1. Paul J. Wirdig $ 82.52 PEACE/MANNING Motion to accept recommendation of the Tax Collector and approve the refund. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY B. Discuss and act on declaration marking the 98^th Anniversary of Girl Scouts, USA. First Selectman Pace asked Janet Vinciguerra, Scout Leader to address the Board. She reviewed some of the history of the Girl Scouts. First Selectman Pace asked one of the scouts to describe what they do. One did so, along with assistance from one of the leaders. MANNING/PACE Motion to approve and sign the proclamation. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY C. Presentation by the Old Saybrook Ambulance Association. First Selectman Pace invited Attorney David Royston to address the board. He stated that he was representing the Old Saybrook Ambulance Association. They have a 99-year lease that was executed with the town in 1982, which allowed them to build on town property. The wording of the lease is such that they only have the right to occupy the footprint of the building. They are requesting to modify the lease so they can enlarge their building. The Board of Selectmen was shown a site plan along with plans and elevations of the enlarged building. Dr. David Sliva, President of the Ambulance Association stated they started this concept five-years ago. They want to add a third bay for another ambulance as well as bunk space for personnel to use during inclement weather. D. Discussion and act on Old Saybrook Ambulance Association proposed addition. PEACE/MANNING Motion to agree in concept with the expansion and amending the lease, which will have to be approved at a future Selectmen’s meeting as well as a Town Meeting. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOSLY E. Discuss and act on Old Saybrook Fire Department furnace grant. Donn Dobson, Fire Marshal, reviewed the grant which is for $55,000 from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). This is a reimbursable grant. MANNING/PEACE Motion to authorize First Selectman Pace to sign grant for the Fire Department furnace grant. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY F. Discuss and act on copier lease. Executive Assistant Roland Laine reviewed the lease proposal. The cost of the lease is lower as well as the cost per copy is lower. PEACE/MANNING Accept recommendation of staff and authorize First Selectman Michael Pace to sign documents. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY G. Discuss and act on resolution authorizing First Selectman Michael A. Pace to sign an agreement between the State of Connecticut and Town of Old Saybrook for construction, inspection and maintenance of sidewalks-Boston Post Road. This is for the construction of sidewalks on the south side of Route one from the head of Main Street to Guilford Savings Bank. PEACE/MANNING Motion to approve resolution and authorize First Selectman Pace to sign agreement between the State of Connecticut and Town of Old Saybrook for construction, inspection and maintenance of sidewalks-Boston Post Road. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY H. Appointments 1. Zoning Commission. Vacancy/elevation. This is a 4 year term that is due to expire 11/22/11. MANNING/PEACE Motion to elevate Charles Sohl to Full Member of the Zoning Commission. This is a 4 year term that is due to expire 11/22/11. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY I. Enter into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. PEACE/MANNING Motion to enter Executive Session at 11:20 a.m., session to include Roland W. Laine, Executive Assistant. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The Board of Selectmen returned to open session at 12:45 p.m.
VI.	COMMENTS FROM THE SELECTMEN – None were made at this time
VII.	ADJOURNMENT PEACE/MANNING Motion to adjourn at 12:45 p.m. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Respectfully submitted, Roland W. Laine, Executive Assistant