MINUTES of SPECIAL TOWN MEETING - July 2, 2018
MINUTES of Special Town Meeting held July 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Vicki G. Duffy Pavilion, 155 College Street, Old Saybrook, Connecticut, with 15 persons attending.
Carl Fortuna, First Selectman, called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Carl Fortuna moved, seconded by Joan Broadhurst and unanimously voted that Jason Becker serve as Moderator of this meeting. The Moderator called on the Town Clerk, Sarah V. Becker, to read the call of the meeting.
ITEM 1. To act upon the recommendation of the Board of Finance and the Board of Selectmen to appropriate $60,000 from the Town’s Capital Non-recurring account for the repair of the Chamber of Commerce roof, which funds will then be transferred into the off budget account entitled “Chamber Repair Funds”.
First Selectman Fortuna advised that the cupola is leaking and had been patched several times. He and Dan Moran drafted an RFP to determine what can be done structurally with the cupola to solve the problem. He further advised that Macri Roofing Inc. was selected to do the job for $88,000 and how the funds will be expended through the off budget, insurance account and will have a $12,000 contingency.
Dan Moran spoke about the problem and that there is no recourse but to do the work. During the construction time there may be a disruption in parking.
Carl Fortuna moved, seconded by Joan Broadhurst and unanimously voted to ADOPT Item 1.
ITEM 2. To act upon the recommendation of the Board of Finance and the Board of Selectmen to appropriate $150,000 for the purpose of hiring a construction firm to replace sidewalks at specific locations in Old Saybrook. The appropriation will be made to the General Fund Capital Outlay account, said funds will then be transferred to an off budget account called “sidewalk construction”.
First Selectman Fortuna noted that he considers this a “quality of life” project. Our residents use our sidewalks for leisure/exercise running, walking, and deserve good walkways. There are areas identified that require replacement; the sidewalks will be concrete (not stamped) 4’6” wide. Chuck Savage commented that our sidewalks should be first class and suggested this project continue on a yearly basis.
First Selectman Fortuna reviewed the funding process for this project.
Scott Giegerich moved, seconded by Joan Broadhurst and unanimously voted to ADOPT Item 2.
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah V. Becker, CCMC
TOWN CLERK
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