SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
3:30 P.m.
Town Hall – First Floor Conference Room
MINUTES
Present: First Selectman Carl P. Fortuna Jr., Selectman Scott Giegerich, Selectman Carol Conklin and members of the public.
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: The First Selectman commented on legislative proposals to combine health districts and the municipal 2.5% spending cap, both of which have been opposed by most towns in the State of Connecticut. Also, due to the budget difficulties of the State, there may be a reduction in elderly property tax relief. Scott Giegerich commented on the success of the boys and girls soccer teams.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board of Selectmen Meeting October 25, 2016.
FORTUNA/CONKLIN
Motion to approve Board of Selectmen Meeting October 25, 2016
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VI. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
A. Discuss and act on the Call of the Annual Town Meeting, November 28, 2016, Old Saybrook Middle School, 7:00 P.M.
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to approve the Call of the Annual Town Meeting, November 28, 2016.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Discussion: Anchorage Lane Attorney David Royston appeared and made the argument that the town should grant an easement to the Horans for part of their septic system. The property is an approved building lot but because state regulations changed, the system must discharge into native soils, none of which exist on the lot because it is comprised mostly of fill. He argued that the Board of Selectmen would not be setting a precedent due to the very specific nature of these circumstances. Having a home there would likely be better than having a road connect to Brewers marina or having Brewers store more boats on the property if they acquired it. Larry Bonin said this would have no effect on the cul de sac. The First Selectman asked if the Horans looked at alternative systems and
they had but still need native soils. The Board will place this matter on its next regular meeting to determine if it should be sent to the Planning Commission.
C. Hester Easement referral to Planning Commission: 108 Old Boston Post Road- Discussion: Josh Grochowski would like the Hesters to provide an area on their property for a turnaround so that people are not turning around in their driveway.
He is also worried about how a bank might consider this easement a common driveway and require a maintenance agreement. The First Selectman stated Mr. Grochowski should bring his concerns to the Planning Commission when this is referred. The Board of Selectmen will attach its minutes to the referral.
FORTUNA/CONKLIN
Motion to refer Hester Easement to the Planning Commission.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
D. Discuss and act on property located at 56 Mohican Road and year round classification.
There was a question as to whether this was Indiantown or Cornfield Point. It was determined to be the latter.
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to approve year round classification at 56 Mohican Road.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E. Discuss and act on Town of Old Saybrook 2017 Holiday Schedule
FORTUNA/CONKLIN
Motion to approve Town of Old Saybrook 2017 Holiday Schedule.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
F. Discuss and act on Board of Selectmen 2017 Meeting Schedule.
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to approve Board of Selectmen 2017 Meeting Schedule.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
G. Appointments
1. Historic District Commission (HDC). Term expiration. Re-appointment of regular member Diane Aldi DePaola. This is a five year term due to expire 12/2021.
FORTUNA/CONKLIN
Motion to approve re-appointment of regular member Diane Aldi DePaola to the HDC.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Historic District Commission. Term expiration. Re-appointment of alternate member Eugene Creighton. This is a five year term due to expire 12/2021.
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to approve re-appointment of alternate member Eugene Creighton to HDC.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Water Pollution Control (WPCA). Term expiration. Re-appointment of regular member Elsa Payne. This is a three year term due to expire 12/2019.
FORTUNA/CONKLIN
Motion to approve re-appointment of regular member Elsa Payne to WPCA.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Water Pollution Control. Term expiration. Re-appointment of regular member Ian Featherstone. This is a three year term due to expire 12/2019.
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to approve re-appointment of regular member Ian Featherstone to WPCA.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Water Pollution Control. Term expiration. Re-appointment of regular member Peter Stump. This is a three year term due to expire 12/2019.
FORTUNA/CONKLIN
Motion to approve re-appointment of regular member Peter Stump to WPCA.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. Water Pollution Control. Term expiration. Re-appointment of alternate member Robert Senger. This is a two year term due to expire 12/2018.
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to approve re-appointment of alternate member Robert Senger to WPCA.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). Resignation vacancy. Elevation alternate member Adam Boyd to regular member. This term expires November 19, 2019 and will be placed on the 2017 ballot to “Fill Vacancy for Two Years”.
FORTUNA/CONKLIN
Motion to approve elevation of alternate member Adam Boyd to regular member of the ZBA.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VII. COMMENTS FROM THE SELECTMEN-Scott Giegerich and Carol Conklin would like to further review the use of lights for recreational sports at the Old Saybrook High School on the synthetic turf field.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to adjourn at 4:50 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Respectfully Submitted,
Carl P. Fortuna Jr.
First Selectman
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