MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
3:30 P.m.
Town Hall – First Floor Conference Room
Present: First Selectman Carl P. Fortuna Jr., Selectman Scott Giegerich, Selectman Carol Conklin
I. CALL TO ORDER – First Selectman Fortuna called the meeting to order at 3:30 PM.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- Recited
III. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC- None
IV. COMMENTS FROM THE SELECTMAN- The First Selectman commented on the State budget and several other items.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board of Selectmen Meeting April 26, 2016.
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to approve Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes April 26, 2016.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VI. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
- Discussion on Town Beach Pavilion bids.
The First Selectman noted that 6 bids were received and two bidders interviewed by Ray Allen, Don Lucas, Star Rueckert and the First Selectman. One of the two was preferred and will be recommended.
- Discussion and possible action on recommending to the Board of Finance for possible referral to Town Meeting an appropriation of a sum not to exceed $30,000 for the rebuilding of the Town Beach Pavilion.
The First Selectman noted that Town Council recommended that normal appropriations processes be followed even though the money was a bequest.
FORTUNA/CONKLIN
Motion to approve recommending to the Board of Finance an appropriation of a sum not to exceed $30,000 for the rebuilding of the Town Beach Pavilion pending Law Enforcement Committee approval.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
- Discussion Economic Development Commission: Neighborhood Assistance Act Application.
The First Selectman stated that the town will be seeking to use this program, in addition to Eversource rebates, to conduct an upgrade of the HVAC systems and all cooling, heating and lighting at The Kate.
The payback is immediate with about $30,000 in credit pledges. The total project cost is $137,000 but the intent is to get enough credits and incentives to make the rest of the project budget neutral. The EDC chair has been charged with this project.
- Appointment of Finance Director.
The First Selectman recommended the interim title be removed from Lee Ann Palladino’s position. Carol Conklin asked if anyone else had been interviewed. The answer was no but that the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance have been very satisfied with the work product. The First Selectman commented on how critical this position is to his effectiveness and he is very satisfied with the transition from the late Lisa Carver to where we are today.
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to appoint Lee Ann Palladino as Finance Director.
MOTION CARRIRIED UNANIMOUSLY
- CT River Area Health District – Re-appointment Old Saybrook representative. This is a three year term due to expire 05/2019.
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to re-appoint Carol Conklin.
MOTION CARRIRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Oversight Committee – Re-appointment Board of Selectmen
representative. This is a three year term due to expire 5/13/2019.
FORTUNA/CONKLIN
Motion to re-appoint Michael Dunne, M.D.
MOTION CARRIRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VII. COMMENTS FROM THE SELECTMEN
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to adjourn at 3:50pm
MOTION CARRIRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Respectfully submitted,
Carl P. Fortuna Jr.
First Selectman
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