Town of Old Saybrook, CT - Board of Selectmen Minutes 5/22/2012

Board of Selectmen Minutes 5/22/2012

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

7:00 PM

Main Level Conference Room

MINUTES

Present: First Selectman Carl Fortuna, Selectman Steven Gernhardt, Selectman Scott Giegerich, Public Works Director Larry Bonin, Grant Writer Larry Wagner and members of the public.

I.	CALL TO ORDER – First Selectman Fortuna called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II.	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – First Selectman Fortuna led those in attendance
III.	COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - None were made.
IV.	COMMENTS FROM THE SELECTMAN: Purchase Orders First Selectman Fortuna stated that the town is implementing a purchase order system.
V.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board of Selectmen Meeting May 8, 2012. GIEGERICH/GERNHARDT Motion to approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen on May 8, 2012 with the following correction: Letter from Riverside Cemetery Association stated that the Chmielewski estate had sold land that abuts the senior housing to senior housing, not Riverside Cemetery as reported in the minutes of May 8, 2012. Also, that Riverside may ask for reimbursement from the town for the fence repairs. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VI.	BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD A. PUBLIC HEARING: Discuss the Town of Old Saybrook’s Fiscal Year 2012 Community Development Block Grant Program Application. First Selectman Fortuna opened the Public Hearing at 7:03 p.m., see attached minutes. B. Close Public Hearing First Selectman Fortuna closed the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m. C. Discuss and authorize First Selectman Carl P. Fortuna to sign Certified Resolution to make an application to the State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development for $500,000 to carryout a Small Cities Community Development Program and execute an Assistance Agreement. GIEGERICH/GERNHARDT Motion to authorize First Selectman Carl Fortuna to sign Certified Resolution and related documents. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY D. Discuss and act on proposed Application For Encroachment Permit for a driveway apron at 16 Ledge Road. Roger Sullivan from Sullivan Paving reviewed the project and property. FORTUNA/GERNHARDT Motion to table to future meeting. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY E. Discuss and act on removing property located at 110 Sea Lane from seasonal classification recorded in Volume 200. FORTUNA/GERNHARDT Motion to remove 110 Sea Lane from seasonal classification recorded in Volume 200. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY F. Discuss and act on recommendation of the Public Health Nursing Board for the Town of Old Saybrook to enter into a Provider Service Agreement with the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern Connecticut. FORTUNA/GERNHARDT Motion to accept recommendation of the Public Health Nursing Board and authorize First Selectman Carl Fortuna to sign agreement. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY G. Appointments 1. Economic Development Commission. Re-appointment; Elizabeth Swenson. This is a 5-year term due to expire 06/2017. FORTUNA/GIEGERICH Motion to re-appoint Elizabeth Swenson as a regular member of the Economic Development Commission. This is a 5-year term due to expire 06/2017. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2. Housing Code Appeals Board. Re-appointment; Robert Wendler. This is a 5-year term due to expire 06/2017. FORTUNA/GIEGERICH Motion to re-appoint Robert Wendler to the Housing Code Appeals Board. This is a 5-year term due to expire 06/2017. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3. Shellfish Commission. Re-appointment; Larry Bonin, Earl Endrich, Howard Clark. These are 2-year terms due to expire 06/2014. FORTUNA/GIEGERICH Motion to re-appoint Larry Bonin, Earl Endrich, Howard Clark to the Shellfish Commission. These are 2-year terms due to expire 06/2014. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY FORTUNA/GIEGERICH Motion to add to the agenda “Discuss and act on MS4 Storm water Permit Ordinance.” MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY G-1. Discuss and act on MS4 Storm water Permit Ordinance. GIEGERICH/FORTUNA Motion to approve MS4 Storm water Permit Ordinance mandated by the DEEP. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY FORTUNA/GIEGERICH Discuss and act on Call of Special Town Meeting on June 26, 2012. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY G-2. Discuss and act on Call of Special Town Meeting on June 26, 2012. First Selectman Fortuna reviewed the call. GIEGERICH/FORTUNA Motion to approve the call of the Special Town Meeting on June 26, 2012. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY H. Enter into Executive Session to review employment contract of Executive Assistant Roland Laine. GIEGERICH/FORTUNA Motion to enter Executive Session at 7:45 p.m. to review employment contract of Executive Assistant Roland Laine. Session to include Mr. Laine. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Returned to open session at 7:52 p.m.
VII.	ADJOURNMENT GERNHARDT/GIEGERICH Motion to adjourn at 7:52 p.m. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Respectfully submitted, Roland W. Laine, Executive Assistant