Unapproved
The Board of Selectmen held a regular meeting at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 16, 2007 at Memorial Town Hall Auditorium. First Selectman Timothy Griswold, Selectman Skip Sibley and Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder were present.
Approval of Minutes: February 5, 2007
Selectwoman Reemsnyder made a motion to approve the minutes of February 5, 2007. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Communications:
a. CONNDOT – New Snow and Ice Removal Program
First Selectman Griswold received a letter from Connecticut Dot (CONNDOT) about initiating of a “Chemical Priority” snow and ice program that will reduce the state’s use of sand by using sodium chloride in solid and liquid form and liquid calcium chloride. The calcium will activate the salt and help it work faster and more efficiently at lower temperatures. Sand used for snow and ice control negatively impacts the environment due to its tendency to migrate with surface water.
b. Duck River Garden Club – Use of Organic Pesticides
The Board of Selectmen received a letter from the Duck River Garden Club urging the town to ban the use of pesticides and use organic methods of turf management for the new playing fields at Town Woods. Phil Neaton, Robert Linde, Dave McCulloch and John Rhodes were in agreement that organic methods might not be the perfect solution. It is important to follow the instructions on the use of pesticides. It was noted the town has applied for assistance from the EPA in the form of technical consulting to compare commercial and organic pesticides.
Appointments:
a. Resignation of Michael Lech from the Economic Development Commission
There is an opening on the Economic Development Commission due to the resignation of Michael Lech.
Old Business:
Town Woods Park
Selectwoman Reemsnyder made a recommendation to the Board of Finance and to a Special Town Meeting the Appropriation of $785,000 to fund Phase II of the Town Woods Park to include the construction of two softball/baseball fields, a well and irrigation system, fencing plus other related improvements and soft costs. The Park is owned 75% by the Town of Old Lyme and 25% by the Town of Lyme. The State of Connecticut has approved Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grants in the amount of $650,000 ($325,000 for the Town of Old Lyme and $325,000 for the Town of Lyme) which will fund 83% of the cost of the project. The remaining $135,000 will be funded $101,250 (75%) by Old Lyme and $33,750 (25%) by Lyme. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
b. Information Technology Selectwoman Reemsnyder made a motion to approve the recommendation of the Information Technology Committee to purchase the accounting software system provided by Business Management Systems, Inc. of Franconia, New Hampshire priced at $32,400. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
New Business:
a. Lords Woods Subdivision – Clearing of Trees on Town Property and Encroaching into the Wetlands
Mr. Griswold summarized the discussion at the Inland Wetlands Commission concerning the cease and desist letter issued by Ann Brown to the developer. It appears surveyor Tony Hendriks was using incorrect information when he staked out the area to be cleared, resulting in the removal of trees on town property. It appears an area of 30 ft. wide was cleared in error on both sides of the road and the road may even be in the wrong place. The cease and desist order will remain in effect until the next meeting.
Public Comment:
Joanne DiCamillo, Chairman of the Tree Commission, said there should be more conversation between the Land Use Departments and the Tree Commission when a developer has a future town road. She said the tree planting along a proposed town road should be reviewed before the developer begins because if done incorrectly, the town will be responsible for future maintenance.
Other Business:
None
Executive Session:
None
Adjournment:
Selectwoman Reemsnyder made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 A.M. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Respectfully submitted,
Eileen Coffee, Clerk
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