COMMENTS FROM THE SELECTMAN Mr. Fortuna commented on the Town receiving a grant for the senior housing on Sheffield Street to support the complex based on its designation to meet the needs for senior housing for those with moderate and/or low income. Old Saybrook was awarded 471K for the project:
The plan by the housing group is to reinvest this money with their own loan of $500,000.00 to revitalize the housing, addressing energy efficiency and ADA requirements.
Mr. Giegerich commented on the Family Day event hosted by the Youth & Family Services of Old Saybrook. This annual event brings families together on Main Street. As usual, Parks and Recreation, Youth and Family, the Police Department and many other town organizations attend and join in the healthy fun. This annual celebration is another highlight of the quality of life in Old Saybrook that everyone enjoys.
Mr. Fortuna shared a letter with the Selectmen from Bill Childress re: Charter Revision Committee. Mr. Childress is looking for suggestions/comments from the Selectmen regarding charter revision. The first public hearing is scheduled for October 10, 2012. The Charter Revision Committee has 16 months to complete its charge.
Mr. Fortuna commented on the number of concerns that have been funneled through his office with regard to the activities that take place on the causeway. The major concern is that some of the fishing/crabbing activity has resulted in a very messy and even dangerous pathway for the many pedestrians who traverse the causeway. The cleaning of fish has resulted in grotesque sights for those walkers; in addition, those engaged in the fishing activity can impede the through traffic and/or endanger individuals due to the lines with hooks being used in a careless manner. Mr. Fortuna is considering signage and perhaps additional action should this activity continue to disrupt the flow of movement across the causeway.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board of Selectmen Meeting September 11, 2012. FORTUNA/GIEGERICH Motion to approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen Meeting September 11, 2012. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
VI. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD A. Discuss and act on Purchasing Card Agreement through the Connecticut Department of Administration Services (DAS) and Office of the State Comptroller. GERHARDT/GIEGERICH To be done jointly with Town Government and Board of Education. Limited number of cards will be provided to key town personnel. Expected to yield savings and discounts, 24/7 access to view and review all transactions made with the card. The roll out will be deliberate and methodical. Some vendors may not accept the card. Motion made to sign the purchasing agreement with JP Morgan Chase as outlined. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY B. Discuss and act on removing property located at 127 Plum Bank Road from seasonal classification recorded in Volume 200. FORTUNA/GERNHARDT Motion
made to remove property located at 127 Plum Bank Road from seasonal classification recorded in Volume 200. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
- Discuss and act on 2013 Holiday Schedule
GERNHARDT/FORTUNA Motion made to accept the 2013 Holiday Schedule as proposed. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY D. Appointments 1. Architectural Review Board. Regular member re-appointment Theodore Pendleton, Anthony Brodeur and Barbara D’Agostino. These are 3-year terms due to expire 09/2015. FORTUNA/GERNHARDT Motion made to re-appoint Theodore Pendleton, Anthony Brodeur and Barbara D’Agostino. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
- Ethics Commission. Regular member re-appointment Richard Reece and Sylvia Schmitt. These are 4-year terms due to expire 09/2016.
FORTUNA/GERNHARDT Motion to re-appointment Sylvia Schmitt. Richard Reece did not wish to continue to serve. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY VII. COMMENTS FROM THE SELECTMEN. None taken. VIII.ADJOURNMENT FORTUNA/GIEGERICH Motion made to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Respectfully submitted,
Scott Giegerich Selectman |
