MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
3:30 P.m.
Town Hall – First Floor Conference Room
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 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 the interview process for the Library Director as well as the streetlight project commencing Monday, January 15, 2018. The Town Planner also noted that the Vicino Foy matter concerning the overlook in Cornfield Point would have to go to the Planning Commission for re-subdivision approval. Ms. Conklin expressed concern about the public parking "overstays", and garbage left behind by~those fishing, and food/beverage consumption. She mentioned that this has been upsetting to the neighbors there. Several residents have called the police but it is difficult to track arrival/departure time.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Board of Selectmen Meeting December 12, 2017.
FORTUNA/CONKLIN
Motion to approve Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes December 12, 2017
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
FORTUNA/CONKLIN
Motion to add Special Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes December 5, 2017
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
FORTUNA/CONKLIN
Motion to approve Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes December 5, 2017
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VI. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
A. Discussion Town Code Chapter 189 – Swimming Pools.
It was explained by the Building Official that the State Code on swimming pool fencing regulations conflicts with the Town Code. Since the State Code is preferred, it is recommended that this section of the Town Code be deleted.
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to add to the agenda an action item forwarding this proposed deletion from the Town Code to Town Meeting.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to approve and send this deletion of Town Code Chapter 189- Swimming Pools to Town Meeting.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Discussion and action to remove 98 Nehantic Trail from seasonal classification recorded in Volume 200 and approve as a year round dwelling.
FORTUNA/CONKLIN
Motion to approve 98 Nehantic Trail as a year round dwelling.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C. Discussion proposed calendar Joint Boards of Selectmen and Board of Finance – Budget FY 2019.
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to approve proposed calendar Joint Boards of Selectmen and Board of Finance – Budget FY 2019.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
D. Appointments
1. Pension and Employee Benefits Board. Term re-appointment Rowena Moffett. This is a five year appointment due to expire 01/2023.
FORTUNA/CONKLIN
Motion to approve re-appointment of Rowena Moffett to Pension and Employee Benefits Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VII. COMMENTS FROM THE SELECTMEN- The First Selectman invited the Building Official to discuss the progress he is making on closing permits. The Building Official discussed the process and informed the Board he has closed over a 1000 permits. This process will continue.
Also invited to join the Board was the Fire Marshal who spoke about the new software he is using-CodePal- and how it helps him in the field with inspections. He is able to print and email to a customer at the time of the inspection which saves greatly on administrative expenses. He believes Old Saybrook is setting the bar in Connecticut with regard to creating inspection efficiencies.
He also spoke about a fee schedule and passed out a pamphlet of sample fees. He feels the Town should be charging for plan reviews, tank pulls and other inspections. He does not feel residents should be charged more but believes contractors expect these fees but Old Saybrook has no schedule in place. He will propose with the First Selectman some options.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to adjourn at 4:20 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Respectfully submitted,
Carl P. Fortuna Jr., First Selectman
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