MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Tuesday,October 8, 2013 3:30 P.m. First Floor Conference Room MINUTES
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Present: First Selectman Carl P. Fortuna Jr., Selectman Scott Giegerich, Selectman Steve Gernhardt
members of the public and press.
I. CALL TO ORDER – First Selectman Fortuna called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Led by First Selectman Fortuna.
III. COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC
None made.
IV. COMMENTS FROM THE SELECTMEN
First Selectman Fortuna reported that the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
(DEEP) is seeking a Conflict of Interest Policy from the town. First Selectman Fortuna sated that he
has had interaction the DEEP regarding Clean Water Fund(ed) CFW employees dealing with the WPCA
Program in the Waste Water Management District (WWMD) and they (DEEP) have deemed it to be a
conflict that any employee, consultant or contractor who is involved with the WWMD pursuant to our
WPCA Program engage in work within the WWMD. Ultimately, DEEP is looking for a Conflict of Interest
Policy for outside work with regard to those employees.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board of Selectmen Special Meeting September 24, 2013.
GIEGERICH/FORTUNA
Motion to approve minutes of the Board of Selectmen Special Meeting September 24, 2013.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting September 24, 2013.
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to approve minutes of the Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting September 24, 2013.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VI. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
A. Discuss and act on Conflict of Interest Policy.
First Selectman Fortuna stated that this Conflict of Interest Policy is in regard to Community
Development Block Grant funded projects and that upon receipt of an application for said funding
a review of potential conflict of interest be conducted in accordance with CFR 24 part 570.611.
FORTUNA/GERNHARDT
Motion to adopt the Conflict of Interest Policy to confirm compliance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Presentation on Founders Memorial Park.
First Selectman introduced Barbara Guenther, Chairman, 2005 Founder’s Memorial Park
AdHoc Committee. Barbara stated the committee’s successfully goal of turning the landfill
at the end of Coulter Street into a park and the many native plantings that maintain the park
landscape today. Barbara introduced AdHoc member Jerry Brophy and landscape and brochure
designer Judy Preston. Judy stated that the pamphlet describes all the native plantings in the
park and how they too can be used in your own home landscape. Judy and Barbara both
expressed the great example of community volunteerism by all who dedicate their time and
continue to help maintain the park. A copy of the brochure will be placed at the park kiosk as
well as copies available in the Park & Recreation Office.
C. Presentation from Route 1 East AdHoc Committee on “Mariner’s Way: Gateway to
Connecticut River Recreation”.
First Selectman Fortuna introduced Route 1 East AdHoc Committee member Dr. David Shearer who
presented and named committee members to include Barbara D’Agostino, Torrance Downes, Tony Lyons,
KC Constable, James Keating, Eileen Baker and Town Planner Christine Nelson instrumental in the
team effort.
The Committee proposes a vision to improve the Rte 1 Connector between Saybrook Junction’s
Town Center and Ferry Points Marina District. The Committee has looked at existing conditions
of the area. The Zoning plan is to expand the restricted business district to maximize use possibilities,
upgrade the appearance of the area and increase business. The goal at this point and time is to
present the study at the regular meetings of other boards/commissions, establish an acceptance
of the plan from these groups and implement the recommendations for improvement. Questions
and concerns from the members of the public were answered.
D. Appointments
1. Architectural Review Board. Term expiration. Re-appointment I. Ben Akin as
alternate member. This is a three year term due to expire 09/2016.
FORTUNA/GERNHARDT
Motion to re-appoint I. Ben Akin as alternate member to the Architectural Review Board. This
is a three year term due to expire 09/2016.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Town Tree Committee. Term expiration. Re-appointment Deborah Ferrer. This is
a three year term due to expire 10/2016.
FORTUNA/GERNHARDT
Motion to re-appoint Deborah Ferrer as a member to the Town Tree Committee. This is
a three year term due to expire 10/2016.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to add to the agenda a Waste Water Management District Conflict of Interest and
Outside Employment Policy.
First Selectman Fortuna stated that the policy is referred to in his comments that employees
who are clean water funded employees not to be doing outside work within the Waste Water
Management District and it is his opinion that it is disadvantageous to the Town and therefore
employees, contractors and consultants need to choose where to work to protect the town’s
interest for grant monies. First Selectman Fortuna read the policy and indicated that it is a
proposed policy that can be further amended at a later date.
FORTUNA/GERNHARDT
Motion to adopt Waste Water Management District Conflict of Interest and Outside
Employment Policy. First Selectman Fortuna will now move to the policy to the WPCA
Office for their adoption.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VII. COMMENTS FROM THE SELECTMEN. First Selectman thanked Christine Nelson for her work
with Rte. 1 East AdHoc Committee on Mariner’s Way.
VIII. ADJOURMENT.
FORTUNA/GERNHARDT
Motion to adjourn at 4:35 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Respectfully submitted,
Georgiann Neri
Administrative Secretary
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