BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD A. Review and possible action with reference to contract for property at Center Road West (Max’s Place). First Selectman Fortuna invited Attorney David Royston and Ron Lyman to address the Board of Selectman. Attorney Royston stated that on February 18, 2005 an Offer To Purchase was made between Max’s Place, LLC and the Town of Old Saybrook.
Attorney Royston and Ron Lyman are requesting an Amendment of Agreement to Purchase as outlined in sub section a of section 1 (attached).
Mr. Lyman stated that he is in negotiations with Kohl’s. He is still seeking a grocery store. His modification would be to reduce the square footage of the grocery store to give the space to Kohl’s.
FORTUNA/GERNHARDT Motion to approve amendment. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Tax Refunds 1. Jessica A. Strausser $2,341.00 FORTUNA/GERNHARDT Motion to approve Tax Refund. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY C. Progress report on Bokum Road train removal. First Selectman Fortuna reported that he visited the site and met with the President of the train museum that owns the cars. Several more have been removed and four more will be removed in three or four months. D. Discuss municipal oil and gas usage and pre-buy for FY 2012-2013. First Selectman Carl Fortuna stated that pricing for gasoline, #2 heating oil and diesel have been locked in for fiscal year 2012 – 2013. E. Discuss Municipal Government Information Technology (IT) Support Transition Action Plan as recommended by the Town of Old Saybrook Department of Police Services. First Selectman Fortuna invited Police Chief Spera and Sergeant Gardner to address the Board. Chief Spera stated that Sergeant Gardner has been overseeing the IT needs at the Police Department for many years and it makes sense to have one person coordinate town-wide. Sergeant Gardner stated that he has been spending time in Town Hall over the past couple of weeks. F. Discuss and authorize First Selectman Carl P. Fortuna Jr. to sign Information Technology Program Consolidation Resolution. GERNHARDT/GIEGERICH Motion to authorize First Selectman Carl P. Fortuna Jr. to sign Information Technology Program Consolidation Resolution. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY G. Discuss proposals to conduct an audit of the Town’s human resource functions. First Selectman Fortuna stated that he feels that the town human resource functions need to be reviewed and better coordinated. H. Discuss and act on Driveway Encroachment Permit, 16 Ledge Road. FORTUNA/GERNHARDT Motion to approve Driveway Encroachment Permit, 16 Ledge Road. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY I. Discuss and authorize Tax Collector, Barry Maynard to sign weekly disbursements authorization form in absence of one of the selectmen. FORTUNA/GERNHARDT Motion to authorize Tax Collector, Barry Maynard to sign weekly disbursements authorization form in absence of one of the selectmen. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY J. Appointments 1. Regional Mental Health Board. This appointment is for the unexpired portion of a 2-year term due to expire 6.2013. FORTUNA/GERNHARDT Motion to appoint Marty Ladd to the Regional Mental Health Board. This appointment is for the unexpired portion of a 2-year term due to expire 6/2013. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY K. Enter into Executive Session. Discussion with the First Selectman regarding the possible acquisition of property. FORTUNA/GERNHARDT Motion to enter Executive Session at 11:20 a.m., session to include Town Counsel Mike Cronin, Police Chief Mike Spera, Board of Finance member Tom Stevenson and Executive Assistant Roland Laine. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Returned to open session at 11:40 a.m. |
