BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD A. Discuss and act on approval of ratified agreement between the Town of Old Saybrook and the United Public Service Employees Union, Emergency Telecommunications Unit, #911. FORTUNA/GIEGERICH Motion to approve the ratified agreement between the Town of Old Saybrook and the United Public Service Employees Union, Emergency Telecommunications Unit, #911.
First Selectman Fortuna reported that these negotiations took over a year, in part because there was a transition from an AFSCME contract to Telecommunications. There was progress made on financial issues such as health care. Chief Spera reported that checks for FY 2013 retro raises will be issued on Friday. There were no raises for FY 2011 or FY 2012. MOTION CARRIED UNANAMOUSLY
B. “Ambassador” presentation by Dr. David Shearer
Dr. Shearer summarized the written proposal he had made to the Board of Selectmen to have an Old Saybrook Ambassador who would attend events, meet with people and companies interested in the Town and do various things to promote the community. Terms could be for one year. Dr. Shearer would be interested in serving as the first Ambassador. After Dr. Shearer answered a few questions from the Selectmen, Selectman Fortuna stated the Board will consider his proposal, but take no action at this time.
C. Presentation by Fire Marshal Donn Dobson on the CL&P Small Business Energy Advantage Program
The Fire Marshal gave a summary of the CL&P Small Business Energy Advantage Program, which includes an energy audit and an interest free 38 month loan to pay the implementation costs off through the energy savings on the CL&P bill. In addition to heating/cooling and lighting upgrades, an important recommendation is the replacement of the Town Hall’s outdated energy management system. These changes would cost a total of $91,065.90 – 50.8% of that would be covered by CL&P and the remaining funds could be paid by the Town from the achieved savings over 38 months. The projected annual savings would be $16,964.98. The project would include the Park and Rec building lights. The project would have to go to Town Meeting as the total of 91,065.90 is over $25,000. FORTUNA/GIEGERICH Motion to recommend the Town’s participation in the CL&P Small Business Energy Advantage Program to the Board of Finance for their consideration and to Town Meeting if the BOF approves. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
D. APPOINTMENTS 1. Municipal Cemetery. Vacancy appointment for the unexpired portion of a 6-year term due to expire on 07/2015. FORTUNA/ GERNHART Motion to appoint Kelly Renshaw to the vacancy on the Municipal Cemetery Commission term to fill the unexpired portion of a 6-year term due to expire on 07/2015. Selectman Fortuna indicated this appointment was recommended by Commission Chair Dave Tiezzi. The First Selectman has interviewed Ms. Renshaw and some biographical information is in the BOS packet. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E. Executive Session on possible acquisition of land FORTUNA/GIEGERICH Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss the possible acquisition of land taking Finance Director Lisa Carver, Alicia Betty and Kate Brown into the session. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Executive Session began at 4:15 pm.
At 5:10 pm, Motion to return to the regular order of business MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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