The Board of Selectmen held a regular meeting at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, November 6, 2006 at Memorial Town Hall Auditorium. First Selectman Timothy Griswold, Selectman Skip Sibley and Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder were present.
Approval of Minutes: October 16, 2006
Selectwoman Reemsnyder said that the Board of Selectmen meeting on October 16 started at 5:00 P. M. not 4:00 P.M. Selectman Sibley made a motion to approve the amended minutes of October 16, 2006. Selectwoman Reemsnyder seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Communications:
Bob Roser, VFW Post Chair – Assistance from Sherry Meyer
First Selectman Griswold received a letter from Bob Roser, Post Chairman of the VFW, who complimented Senior Center Director Sherry Meyer for voluntarily cleaning an area of the Senior Center before a recent VFW event.
Appointments:
Harbor Mgr. Commis. – Jon Mittelman (R) – 4 Yr. Term to Jan 09
Selectwoman Reemsnyder made a motion to appoint Jon Mittelman (R) to a 4-year term to January 2009 on the Harbor Management Commission. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Harbor Mgr. Commis. Alternate – Bradford Ficken (R) – 4 Yr. Term to Jan 10
Selectman Sibley made a motion to appoint Bradford Ficken (R) as an alternate member of the Harbor Management Commission to a 4-year term ending January 2010. Selectwoman Reemsnyder seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Old Business:
Ethics Formation Committee – Schedule Hearing Date
The Ethics Formation Committee has scheduled a hearing date of Monday, December 4, 2006 at 7:30 P.M. in the Middle School auditorium for citizens to hear a presentation from the committee and to make comments for review.
Town Hall Expansion Committee – Spec. Town Meeting – Monday Nov 13, 2006 at Middle School Auditorium and Update
A Special Town Meeting on the Town Hall expansion will be held on Monday, November 13, 2006 at the Middle School auditorium. The Town Hall Expansion Committee has determined that the amount of $225,000 for architectural and engineering fees will be needed between now and the referendum to be held in the middle of February, 2007. There will be a presentation at the Special Town Meeting of the updates that have occurred including the decision by District #18 to decline the offer to join in the project and a design change of the meeting hall. The resolution on August 28, 2006 will be rescinded (an amount of $475,00) and, in its place, the adoption of a resolution for $700,000. On November 9, 2006, the Planning Commission will hear a report on a lot line change on the Speirs property.
Applications to Zoning and ZBA will be on their
agendas in December. The paperwork has been filed for the closing of the Speirs property. There was discussion in conjunction with the filing of the Culture and Tourism Grant about whether to demolish the house or offer it to a bona fide party that would move the house to a different location by the end of March. The second cost estimate will be available in December and will be reviewed by the committee for adjustments. After receiving a firm cost estimate, the Board of Selectmen will make a motion to recommend approval of the total project amount to the Board of Finance and to the Annual Town Meeting. The Annual Town Meeting would adjourn the vote to a referendum. The committee listened to a representative of green energy who spoke on alternative energy plans.
Reconstruction of Hartford Avenue – Extension of CT Water Co. Water Main
The Beach Improvement Committee decided to move ahead with the plans to install an eight-inch water pipe this week for interested citizens on Hartford Avenue. The second stage is to install the lateral pipes. Forms have been distributed for property owners to sign requiring a payment of $2,000 per property hookup. This plan will not affect the seasonal or year-round status of the property.
Information Technology Committee – Update on Financial Syst. Bids
Selectwoman Reemsnyder stated that the Information Technology Committee and the school Business Manager will schedule presentations from the companies that submitted proposals.
New Business:
Emergency Mgr. Resolution – Authorization
First Selectman Griswold read a resolution provided by Fire Marshal David Roberge concerning emergency management. The Town Clerk must sign a form confirming that the First Selectman is authorized to act on behalf of the Board of Selectmen.Selectwoman Reemsnyder made a motion to authorize First Selectman Griswold to sign the morandum of agreement that was read. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Public Comment:
None
Other Business:
Selectwoman Reemsnyder reminded Old Lyme citizens to vote on Tuesday, November 7.
Executive Session:
None
Adjournment:
Selectman Sibley made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:09 P.M. Selectwoman Reemsnyder seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Respectfully submitted,
Eileen Coffee, Clerk
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