The Board of Selectmen held a regular meeting at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, June 19, 2006 at Memorial Town Hall Auditorium. First Selectman Timothy Griswold, Selectman Skip Sibley and Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder were present.
Approval of Minutes: June 5, 2006
Selectman Sibley made a motion to approve the Board of Selectmen minutes of June 5, 2006 as written. Selectwoman Reemsnyder seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Communications:
None
Appointments:
None
Old Business:
Open Space Committee – Buttonball/Shore Road Property Acquisition
A proposal to purchase 43 acres has come before the Open Space Committee. The two parcels abut the Black Hall Club - one parcel is located on Buttonball Road and the other on Rte. 156. The parcels, which are not connected, could support nine houses if bought by developers. The Town of Old Lyme and the Black Hall Club would contribute 50% each to acquire the property. The sellers are asking $830,000 to be paid in three installments over three years. Black Hall Club member Attorney James Mattern is drawing up the paperwork to sell the property to the town with an agreement between the club and town as far as the open space is concerned. If approved at a town meeting and by the members of the club, the closing would be the first half of the fiscal year 2007. The Open Space fund has enough for the
first installment. Open Space Committee member Ted Crosby stated that properties near water are valued most to create greenways and discourage development. Selectman Sibley stated that perhaps some of the land would be appropriate for affordable housing. There will be more information at the next Board of Selectmen meeting.
Town Hall Expansion Committee - Update
The Town Hall Expansion Committee chose Paul Bailey Architect from New Haven out of a total of 17 architect firms that responded to the Request for Qualifications. One concept is to combine District #18 central office with the town hall. Parking for the staff and visitors is a concern. At the Town Forum in July, the committee could show a rough rendition of the expansion. Pending various approvals, a Town meeting is planned in August to approve funding to acquire the Speirs property and other expenses.
Ethics Formation Committee - Update
Selectman Sibley stated that the Ethics Formation Committee recommended forming an Ethics Commission and drafting a related ordinance to create a Code of Ethics. The Committee believes the Commission should have an enforcement policy. The Committee is working on the Code of Ethics. There will be a set of rules for elected officials, appointed officials and employees. The commission will have six members. The next meeting is June 28, 2006 at 7:30 P.M.
Information Technology Committee – Update
Selectwoman Reemsnyder stated that the Information Technology Committee was very impressed with the accounting package presented at the last meeting which was an upgrade of the town’s existing accounting package. A proposal has not yet been received. The committee is waiting for an RFP from District #18 and will work together with Lynn Warren to see if anything should be added. The committee may decide to go out to bid alone or with District #18. Charlie Delinks will give the committee information at the next meeting on both entities using one server.
Cameron Parish Supt. of Schools – Dist. #18 BOE Meeting June 21, 2006
District #18 Board of Education will host a meeting with the Cameron Parish Superintendent of Schools on June 21, 2006 in the Middle School at 7:00 P.M. The Cameron Parish Superintendent will talk on the present day condition of Cameron Parish after the hurricane. It is hoped the Town of Old Lyme will conduct another effort to help the citizens of Cameron Parish at the end of the year.
New Business:
Flo Gris Museum – Neighborhood Asst. Act Approval
Florence Griswold Museum is able to leverage its support by participating in the Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program allowing corporations to contribute to the museum. The Board of Selectmen has to approve the request, followed by a public hearing and the filing of paperwork to the State. Selectman Sibley made a motion to approve the request to the Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program on behalf of the Florence Griswold Museum for the amount of $75,000. Selectwoman Reemsnyder seconded the motion. SO VOTED. The hearing will be on June 28, 2006 at 10:00 A.M.
in the Old Lyme Town Hall.
b. CCM Energy Bids – Town & School – Due June 27, 2006
First Selectman Griswold and John Rhodes of District #18 will receive bid proposals on June 27, 2006. The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities will guide Mr. Griswold and Mr. Rhodes in choosing an energy company that will provide a five-year contract for the larger electrical bills.
Sound View Parade – July 1 at 10:00 A.M.
The Sound View Beach Association is sponsoring a parade on July 1, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. The Board of Selectmen has been invited to participate.
Public Comment:
None
Other Business:
Selectman Sibley made a motion to add to the agenda to vote on a request from the LOL Rowing Association to use a town truck to transport the boats to regattas in 2006. Selectwoman Reemsnyder seconded the motion. SO VOTED
Selectman Sibley made a motion to allow the LOL Rowing Association to use a town truck to transport their boats to eight regattas between now and the end of October, 2006. Selectwoman Reemsnyder seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Nan Selvino put together documents to support these arrangements including insurance.
First Selectman Griswold would like a copy of the documents.
Selectman Sibley stated that he has a conflict with the next Board of Selectmen meeting date of July 3, 2006. The meeting will be cancelled unless new business needs to be acted upon.
Selectman Sibley stated that the Beach Improvement Committee had discussion on traffic patterns, closing streets and preparation for gate installations in the Sound View area.
Executive Session:
None
Adjournment:
Selectman Sibley made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 P.M. Selectwoman Reemsnyder seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Respectfully submitted,
Eileen Coffee, Clerk
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