BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD A. Public Hearing Ambulance property lease. First Selectman Michael Pace opened the Public Hearing at 10:45 a.m. at which time Attorney David Royston representing the Ambulance Association reviewed the original 1983 lease and the planned expansion. It adds 1,077 square feet in additional coverage. Police Chief Michael Spera supports the planned expansion. No one spoke against the expansion. The Public Hearing was closed at 10:50 a.m. B. Discuss and act on Ambulance Lease Modification. PEACE/MANNING Motion to have Attorneys Royston and Cronin prepare documents. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY PEACE/MANNING Motion to authorize First Selectman Pace sign necessary documents. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY C. Discuss results of Bond Refunding. First Selectman Pace stated that the town was anticipating about $625,000 in savings from the Bond refunding. In fact the savings are actually $825,000.
D. Discussion of Eden Harbor and WPCA actions and interests. First Selectman Pace invited WPCA Coordinator Robbie Marshall to address the Board of Selectmen: Eden Harbour Update
- Meeting with Mike Pace, Attorney Cronin, Mike Evangelisti, Gratia Lewis, & Robbie Marshall
- Joint decision by WPCA and Selectmen’s Office: Not to seek Intervenor Status in Eden Harbour Permit Modification dispute
- Requests regarding Maintenance Fund to be sent by Attorney Cronin
- Bill sent by Gratia Lewis ($1200) for new system review done by F&O per Community Systems Policy
- Letter rec’d from Eden Harbour regarding payment of bill
- DEP held Status Meeting held on 9/28 attended by WPCA consultant from F&O (Peter Grose)
- WPCA on Hearing Officer’s email distribution; receive all parties’ documents
- Mr. Grose sent list of dates and has agreed to attend sessions to give testimony if required
- Results of FOIA requests are being reviewed by Mike Pace and WPCA staff
- Incomplete; will pursue additional documents, communications
- Concerns:
- The Town was not formally notified about the Permit to Modify the Application (decommission the AT System)
- The DEP made a “technical feasibility” determination back in September 2009 with no notification to OS or the WPCA
- The DEP received incomplete reports in 2008 (they mandated back in 2006) and did not notify the WPCA
- Discussion about a permit modification began in 2008 and nothing was heard after the actual application was made
The Town’s interest includes; impact to the environment, (Why does one nitrogen standard apply in the WWMD and another to this system?), the maintenance agreement (responsibility for the system should the EH Association become bankrupt), and responsibility to the residents of Eden Harbour. E. Ethics Commission report concerning Barry O’Nell. First Selectman Pace reported that the
Ethics Commission has rendered an opinion that Barry O’Nell, Saybrook Power and Equipment, may continue to provide parts and service he can not bid on selling new equipment to the town. Mr. O’Nell accepts the commissions finding. F. Ethics Commission review of First Selectman Michael A. Pace; CRRA Chairmanship and as First Selectman. First Selectman Pace reported that the Ethics commission has met and will meet again on whether there is a conflict of interest with his serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority (CRRA). This
is a request of Selectman Manning. Mr. Pace stated that this appointment is by the Governor and that he has been appointed to three terms. In addition he serves on the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM) as Vice President. All members of the Board are Mayors, First Selectmen or Town Managers of municipalities. Also, serves on the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Agency, (CIRMA), again all board members are Mayors, First Selectmen or Town Managers of municipalities. Both CCM and CIRMA are funded by fees, dues and insurance premiums paid by the municipalities. Serves on the Estuary Transit District, Lower Connecticut Valley Selectman’s Association, Connecticut River Area Health District. All of these organizations board members are area First Selectmen. G. Discuss retention of public documents. First Selectman Pace asked Executive Assistant Roland Laine to review this matter. Mr. Laine stated that there are guidelines concerning retention of email. He reviewed the various categories and which need to be retained. H. Report of First Selectman Michael Pace on meeting held
with Beach Association Presidents and winterization. First Selectman Pace reviewed the winterization process and proposed modification to the ordinance. He further stated that he met with the presidents/representatives of beach and other associations. I. Report of First Selectman Michael Pace on Senior Housing Initiative. First Selectman Pace reported on attending a Senior Housing Board meeting,
they are trying to secure financing for improvements: window replacement, siding, and lighting. Mike Spera is a member of the board and is reviewing the plans. J. Report of First Selectman Michael Pace on Hope Partnership Award. First Selectman Michael Pace gave a brief history of Hope Partnership that was formed six years ago. He introduced Cal Price from Liberty Bank, a member of the Hope Board of Directors. Mr. Price reported that they have secured a $2.9 million grant from the Department of Economic Community Development (DECD). They have also secured a $600,000 construction loan from
Liberty Bank. K. Report of First Selectman Michael Pace concerning emergency electrical repairs at the Kirtland House. Mr. Pace reviewed the repairs that were made at the Kirtland House. The cost was $2,400. They were necessary as this was some of the original wiring in the house that could have caused serious damage. L. Discuss and act on recommendation of
Director of Public Works to release Encroachment Bond related to completed work on 32 Willard Avenue. MANNING/PEACE Motion to table to future meeting. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY M. Appointments 1. Public Health Nursing Board - Re-appointment of regular member Dr. David Frankel and regular member Sharon Craft. Each appointment is a 3-year term due to expire 11/2013. PEACE/MANNING Motion to re-appoint Dr. David Frankel and Sharon Craft to
the Public Health Nursing Board. These are 3-year terms due to expire 11/2013. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2. Regional Building Code Board of Appeals– Re-appointment Robert Wendler. This is a 5-year term due to expire 11/2015. PEACE/MANNING Motion to re-appoint Robert Wendler to the P Regional Building Code Board of Appeals. This is a 5-year term due to expire 11/2015. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY N. Enter into Executive session to discuss legal matters, contract negotiations and personnel complaint. PEACE/MANNING Motion to enter Executive Session at 12:20 p.m. Session to include Town Counsel Michael Cronin and Executive Assistant Roland Laine. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The Board of Selectmen returned to open session at 1:15 p.m. PEACE/MANNING Motion to accept recommendation of attorneys for the Board of Selectmen retain authority to negotiate the Police contract. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY PEACE/MANNING Motion to accept recommendation of attorneys to settle claim with Netsch Construction. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY |
