MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
3:30 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 and press.
I. CALL TO ORDER – First Selectman Fortuna called the meeting to order at 3:30 P.M
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Recited
III. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - None
IV. COMMENTS FROM THE SELECTMAN
First Selectman Fortuna reported on the “From the Community For the Community: Happy
Camping Initiative”.
AV. P
PROVAL OF MINUTES
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to approve the minutes of the special meeting of January 10, 2014.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
FORTUNA/GERNHARDT
Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 14, 2014.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VI. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
A. Discuss and act on bid award to Environmental Services, Inc. for HAZMAT removal and
remediation and mass demolition of the building located at 225 Main Street.
First Selectman Fortuna reports that Environmental Services was the lowest responsible bidder for
the project and that they are a reputable firm with a great deal of experience, particularly in HAZMAT
removal and remediation. The contract which the BOS will authorize him to sign is AIA standard
and has been reviewed by our insurance carrier CIRMA for appropriate insurance coverage
and language.
Selectman Gernhardt questioned the estimated completion of six weeks as he thought it was closer
to two weeks. Finance Director Lisa Carver replied that the actual work takes two weeks, but
additional time is built into the contract to allow for delays due to weather or waiting for disconnect
from utilities. Selectman Gernhardt also asked about the term “substantial completion” which First
Selectman Fortuna replied is standard contract language which basically means there might be some
“punch list” type items to finish, but building is down, holes are covered and land graded.
GIEGERICH/GERNHARDT
Motion to award the bid for HAZMAT removal and remediation and mass demolition of the
building located at 225 Main Street to Environmental Services, Inc. and to authorize the
First Selectman to sign the contract for those services.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Discuss Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Services (DEEP) Consent
Order on industrial storm water discharges.
First Selectman Fortuna reported that the Town is required to have annual sampling and reporting
on discharges under the Town’s Industrial Stormwater General Permit. The samplings for
public property were performed by Town Engineer Geoff Jacobson and the private property
samplings were performed by another company (there are 6-7 locations total in town). Public
Works had been overseeing this process and some of the sampling was not performed. Both
companies performing the now have direction to automatically do the work within defined time
frames and to report results to the First Selectmen who will then see that the necessary reporting
is forwarded to the DEEP. The First Selectman has signed a Consent Order to that effect. This is
an information only item – no action by BOS required.
C. Appointments
1. Acton Public Library. Regular member vacancy.
First Selectman Fortuna reported that Linda Demas who has been active in several local boards and
had previously served on the Library Board is interested in returning.
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to appoint Linda Demas to regular member of the Acton Library Board to fill the unexpired
portion of a six year term expiring in 11/2017.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Architectural Review Board. Alternate member vacancy.
FORTUNA/GERNHARDT
Motion to appoint Jennifer Hoban as an alternate member of the Architectural Review Board to fill the
unexpired portion of a three year term expiring in 9/2014.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Inland Wetlands Commission. Alternate member vacancy.
First Selectman Fortuna reported that Liz Steffen is interested in this vacancy as has been recommended
by the DTC. Liz, until recently, had been the Zoning Commission appointee to Inland Wetlands and had
been undergoing the required training for that position making her very capable to serve on Inland Wetlands.
FORTUNA/GERNHARDT
Motion to appoint Elizabeth Steffen as an alternate member to the Inland Wetlands Commission to fill the
unexpired portion of a two year term due to expire 11/2015.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Katherine Hepburn Cultural Art Center (KHCAC). Trustee appointment.
First Selectman Fortuna reported that several members of the non-profit board that operates the KHCAC are
required to be Old Saybrook residents. Suzanne Stanners is interested in this position and has been
recommended by KHCAC current board members Sonney Whelen and Steve Tagliatela.
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to appoint Suzanne Stanners as an Old Saybrook resident member of the KHCAC Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Public Health Nursing Board. Regular member vacancy.
First Selectman Fortuna reported that Donald Mill, an Old Saybrook resident who has served as a member of
the Clinton Police Department for 25 years with an extensive background in medical emergencies, is interested
in serving. While Mr. Mill is an unaffiliated voter, he was encouraged to serve by officials in the DTC.
FORTUNA/GERNHARDT
Motion to appoint Donald Mill to serve as a regular member of the Public Health Nursing Board to fill the
unexpired portion of a three year term expiring in 11/2015.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. Public Health Nursing Board. Alternate member vacancy.
First Selectman Fortuna reported that Linda Demas in addition to being interested in the Library Board position
was willing and able to serve as an alternate for the PHNB.
FORTUNA/ GIEGERICH
Motion to appoint Linda Demas to serve as an alternate member of the Public Health Nursing Board to fill the
unexpired portion of a three year term expiring in 11/2014.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VII. COMMENTS FROM THE SELECTMEN.
Selectman Giegerich stated that the Turf, Track and Tennis BOE Committee have chosen an architect, BSC Group.
There were nine respondents to the RFQ and three firms were interviewed. BSC has had a lot of recent
experience in this area including 18 turf fields.
V. FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to adjourn at 3:50 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Carver
Finance Director
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