SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
6:30 P.M.
First Floor Conference Room
MINUTES
Present: First Selectman Carl P. Fortuna Jr., Selectman Scott Giegerich, Selectman Steve Gernhardt,
Finance Director Lisa Carver, members of the public.
I. CALL TO ORDER – First Selectman Fortuna called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Recited.
III. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – Carol Manning asked if Item A was a lease for the
DOT garage. Selectman Fortuna answered that no, this was for the parking lot at the sandwich
shop at the intersection of Route 154 and Pennywise Lane that has been leased from the State for
many years. It is used by not only patrons of the sandwich shop, but parishioners at the Congregational
Church as well as people walking in the area. There is one time administrative charge of $500, but no other
charges for the 15 year lease.
Marty Ladd inquired about Item C regarding the former police station site at 225 Main Street if the building
had to be torn down or could it be used for some other municipal purpose such as Youth and Family
Services or Probate Court. Selectman Fortuna responded that there are other issues with the building
beside the flood damage that would make it unlikely to be cost effective to renovate rather than
demolish the building.
Jack Cardello of 2 Deerfield Road spoke regarding his recent invoice from the WPCA for work done on
his property and his attempts to have the WPCA Board address his concerns. Selectman Fortuna indicated
that the WPCA is the agency to address the concerns and they are working on procedures for review
of disputed invoices.
Richard Goduti asked for a response to his emails regarding payments to a WPCA employee for website
services. Selectman Fortuna indicated he had not yet had time to review the matter.
IV. COMMENTS FROM THE SELECTMAN: None
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board of Selectmen Meeting March 12, 2013.
GIEGERICH/FORTUNA
Motion to approve minutes of the Board of Selectmen Meeting March 12, 2013.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VI. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
Discuss and act on a resolution approving Lease of State Land – CT Route 154, Old Saybrook. This is
a five year lease at no annual charge with two five year renewal options. There is a one-time $500
administrative charge to process the lease. Per the agreement with the State, this needs to be executed
by March 28, 2013
FORTUNA/ GIEGERICH
Motion to adopt a resolution approving Lease of State Land – CT Route 154, Old Saybrook.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Discuss and act on removing property located at 4 Pequot Trail from seasonal classification recorded
in Volume 200.
FORTUNA/ GIEGERICH
Motion to remove property located at 4 Pequot Trail from seasonal classification recorded in Volume 200.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Discuss and act on the Board of Selectmen referral to the Planning Commission the following: the remediation,
razing and removal of the structure located at 225 Main Street as a municipal improvement. Selectman Fortuna
indicated that this is the first step in the process and that decisions regarding the property still will need to
be made. Selectman Giegerich indicated that a positive action by the Planning Commission will give the
Town options for the property such as being able to apply for grants.
FORTUNA/ GIEGERICH
Motion to refer the remediation, razing and removal of the structure located at 225 Main Street as a municipal
improvement to the Planning Commission.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VII. Comments from the Selectmen None
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
GERNHARDT/GIEGERICH
Motion to adjourn at 6:54 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Carver
Finance Director
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