MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
7:00 P.m.
Town Hall – First Floor Conference Room
PRESENT: First Selectman Carl P. Fortuna Jr., Selectman Scott Giegerich, Selectman Carol Conklin, Zoning Enforcement Officer Chris Costa and members of the public.
I. CALL TO ORDER- First Selectman Fortuna called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- Recited.
III. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC-Tom Stevenson handed out a sheet that delineated lights at Fort Saybrook and at Saybrook Point that needed to be readjusted, replaced or have trees trimmed around them.
IV. COMMENTS FROM THE SELECTMAN: None at this time
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Board of Selectmen Meeting February 14, 2017.
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to approve the February 14, 2017 Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VI. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
A. Discussion and action on Call of Town Meeting.
The First Selectman reviewed the call with the Board.
FORTUNA/CONKLIN
Motion to approve Call for Special Town Meeting.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Discussion and action on updating the flood permit fee schedule to make adjustments to cover the Town’s actual costs for technical review of Flood Hazard permits.
Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO) Chris Costa reviewed the reasons for the fee increase (reasons vary but two predominate: Unforeseen events during construction or builders who lack a solid understanding of the Flood Plain Management Chapter of the Town Code).
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to approve new fee schedule. See Exhibit A to these minutes.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
FORTUNA/CONKLIN
Motion to add to the agenda: Amendment to Town Code, Chapter 128, Flood Plain Management.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C. Amendment to Town Code, Chapter 128, Flood Plain Management.
Discussion and possible action to recommend to Town Meeting. ZEO Chris Costa reviewed with the Board at least 7 important amendments to this Chapter. Several questions were asked. A summary of the changes can be found in Exhibit B to these minutes. The ZEO is of the opinion that the changes proposed are mostly builder/homeowner friendly and they also position the Town Code to be relevant for the foreseeable future. She also noted that many of the changes have come about as a result of our experience over the last few years with this Chapter. She feels the amendments reflect practical changes. The First Selectman complimented the ZEO on her expertise and on her presentation.
FORTUNA/CONKLIN
Motion to recommended to Town Meeting.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
D. Appointments
1. Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)- Vacancy appointment alternate member. This is for the unexpired portion of a two year term due to expire November, 2017.
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to approve Catherine Purcell, an unaffiliated voter, as an alternate member to the ZBA.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Zoning Board of Appeals- Vacancy appointment alternate member. This is for the unexpired portion of a two year term due to expire November, 2017.
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to approve Kevin Danby, a republican voter, as an alternate member to the ZBA.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Zoning Enforcement Officer thanked the Board for these appointments as it has been difficult lately for ZBA to get a quorum of members to do business.
FORTUNA/CONKLIN
Motion to add to the agenda: Discussion and possible referral to Town Meeting of the sale of 185 Bokum Road to Chris Reid and granting the First Selectman authorization to sign and all documents necessary to complete the sale.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E. Discussion and possible referral to Town Meeting of the sale of 185 Bokum Road to Chris Reid and granting the First Selectman authorization to sign and all documents necessary to complete the sale.
The First Selectman noted that the current resident placed a $5,000 deposit on the home. Closing should be within 90 days.
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to approval referral to Town Meeting the sale of 185 Bokum Road to Chris Reid and granting the First Selectman authorization to sign and all documents necessary to complete the sale.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VII. COMMENTS FROM THE SELECTMEN-North Main Street is out to bid. Selectman Giegerich thanked Selectman Conklin for her work organizing the Chili Fest for the Board of Selectmen.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
FORTUNA/CONKLIN
Motion to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Respectfully submitted,
Carl P. Fortuna, Jr.
First Selectman
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