REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
3:30 PM
First Floor Conference Room
MINUTES
Present: First Selectman Carl P. Fortuna Jr., Selectman Scott Giegerich, Police Chief Michael
Spera, IT Manager Larry Hayden, Finance Director Lisa Carver and members of the public.
I. CALL TO ORDER – First Selectman Fortuna called the meeting to order at 3:32 P.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Recited
III. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Dick Goduti stated his opposition to the Harbor Management Commission’s approval last night
of paying $17,400 for leasing a police boat for the season. He feels that this bypassed the system
and is not within the scope of the HMC. He also feels it was a violation of FOI as it was not placed
on the agenda ahead of time.
Carol Manning also expressed concern about the process of leasing the police boat. She stated that
the issue was brought to the Board of Finance last week and they had yet to take action.
IV. COMMENTS FROM THE SELECTMAN
First Selectman Fortuna clarified that he did not initiate putting the issue of the boat on the HMC agenda.
He also wanted to make it clear that since the HMC is using funds outside the General Fund, these are
not Town funds and the Town will not be signing the lease.
The First Selectman acknowledged a letter from Robert Dahlstrom and Brian Ziolkovski chairs of the
Dispatcher and Police unions respectfully asking that the Board of Selectmen take no action on the
issue of retiree life insurance (Item VI b). The First Selectman indicated that item is on the agenda only
for discussion purposes and no action will be taken at this meeting.
First Selectman Fortuna brought the Town’s insurance carrier, CIRMA’s Budget Stabilization Plan to
the Board’s and public’s attention. This program will guarantee a zero increase in our Workers’
Compensation and Liability insurance for the next three years.
Announcement was made of a public presentation by the Sea Level Rise Committee on Tuesday
June 23rd at 7:00 pm at the Pavilion.
The Town Hall doorway will soon be painted and repaired at a cost of approximately $3,000.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 12, 2015
FORTUNA/ GIEGERICH
Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 12, 2015.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VI. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
A. Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the First Selectman to sign any and all
documents for CT Nutmeg Network Connection grant. IT Manager Larry Hayden gave an
overview of the CT Nutmeg program. The State will be giving Old Saybrook a $22,000 to use
as we see fit to connect to their high speed fiber optic system. Going forward, this will cost the
Town approximately $170 per month which is similar to what we pay now for Comcast.
FORTUNA/ GIEGERICH
Motion to adopt the resolution to authorize the First Selectman to sign any and all documents for
CT Nutmeg Network Connection grant.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Discussion on a policy concerning retiree life insurance coverage.
First Selectman Fortuna stated that as a result of poor bookkeeping over the past 20 years, there
are inconsistent amounts of coverage. There is no policy or guidance (and it is not included in any
union contract) as to what the coverage should be for retirees, so an attempt is being made to clarify
retiree benefits going forward for future retirees. Current retirees would keep their stated coverage.
This matter will be further reviewed with the Pension and Benefits Board at their next meeting.
C. Authorize First Selectman to sign the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public
Protection, Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Emergency Performance Grants.
Chief Spera explained that this is an annual requirement to sign documents so that we can receive this
grant. Allocations are by formula based on population. Old Saybrook would receive $5,000.
FORTUNA/ GIEGERICH
Motion to authorize First Selectman to sign the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public
Protection, Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Emergency Performance Grant.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
D. Appointments
1. Architectural Review Board. Resignation vacancy Alternate member for unexpired portion of three
year term due to expire 9/2016. This is to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Ben Akin.
FORTUNA/ GIEGERICH
Motion to approve the vacancy appointment of Emily Grochowski to the Architectural Review Board
as an Alternate member to fill the unexpired portion of a three year term due to expire 9/2016.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Municipal Cemetery Committee. Re-appointment of regular member Nancy Sullivan for six year
term due to expire 7/2021.
FORTUNA/ GIEGERICH
Motion to approve the re- appointment of Nancy Sullivan to the Municipal Cemetery Committee Board
as a regular member for a six year term due to expire 7/2021.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Municipal Cemetery Committee. Re-appointment of regular member David Tiezzi for six year
term due to expire 7/2021.
FORTUNA/ GIEGERICH
Motion to approve the re- appointment of David Tiezzi to the Municipal Cemetery Committee Board
as a regular member for a six year term due to expire 7/2021.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Municipal Cemetery Committee. Re-appointment of regular member Kelly Renshaw for six year term
due to expire 7/2021.
FORTUNA/ GIEGERICH
Motion to approve the re- appointment of Kelly Renshaw to the Municipal Cemetery Committee Board
as a regular member for a six year term due to expire 7/2021.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
VII. COMMENTS FROM THE SELECTMEN
First Selectman Fortuna mentioned that bids will be going out shortly for work on the Main Street parking
lot and improvements funded by the STEAP grant.
FORTUNA/ GIEGERICH
Motion to add to the agenda the release of an encroachment bond at 30 Saltus Drive as recommended by
the Director of Public Works.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
FORTUNA/ GIEGERICH
Motion to release an encroachment bond at 30 Saltus Drive as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
VIII. FORTUNA/ GIEGERICH
Motion to adjourn at 4:05 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Carver
Finance Director
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