The Board of Selectmen held a regular meeting at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, August 6, 2007 at Christ the King Church. First Selectman Timothy Griswold, Selectman Skip Sibley and Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder were present.
1. Approval of Minutes: July 16, 2007
Selectwoman Reemsnyder asked that the minutes of July 16th reflect that she had voiced her concerns about possible issues in the pouring of the concrete foundation for the Town Hall expansion and that she had discussed this with John Forbis. Selectman Sibley said that the minutes omitted information on the town’s formation of an eight-member committee concerning town landings. Selectwoman Reemsnyder made a motion to approve the amended minutes of July 16, 2007. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion.
SO VOTED.
2. Communications:
a. Letter to Lynn Fairfield-Sonn – Dist. 18 – High School Building Project First Selectman Griswold read a letter he wrote to Board of Education Chairperson Lynn Fairfield-Sonn in response to her letter of July 12th
regarding the choosing of members for the High School Building Committee, who will be responsible for creating a new plan when the Committee is reconstituted next fall. He recommended technical people be added to supply options for the project and do an analysis. Selectwoman Reemsnyder stated that she
attended the first Ad Hoc Advisory Committee meeting and she felt the Committee was very organized, was determined to meet the schedule, and that the meeting was very productive. Selectman Sibley stated that a decision to build new or renovate is the priority. First Selectman Griswold feels that the fire code issues
need to be addressed and the renovation extent is a complicated analysis.
3. Appointments:
a. Inland-Wetland Commission Alternate – James Sipperly (D) 3-Yrs. Term to Jan 08
James Sipperly has been recommended to fill a vacancy as an alternate member of the Inland-Wetland Commission. Selectwoman Reemsnyder made a motion to appoint James Sipperly (D) as an alternate member of the Inland-Wetland Commission for a three-year term ending January 2008. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
4. Old Business:
a. Town Woods Park – Status
The Town Woods Building Committee decided on a drilled well instead of a dug well. There is now a sufficient water source. Topsoil has been removed and stockpiled and the addition of “borrowed” fill is nearly complete. The borrowed fill will raise the elevation of the fields for proper drainage and the topsoil will be returned once that is completed. The third invoice has been received. A reimbursement application has
been submitted to the State of Connecticut under the STEAP grant.
b. Town Hall Expansion – Status & Discussion about Foundation Wall A report has been received from engineer James Branse in which he stated that the slight bulge in the foundation wall on the south side of the Town Hall will not affect the integrity of the wall.
c. Ethics Formation Committee
The Board of Selectmen reviewed the changes recommended by the Ethics Committee. The principal
change concerns how the members of the Ethics Commission are appointed and reappointed.
The draft version will be posted on the town’s website and Atty. Collins will be invited to a future Selectmen’s meeting to review the draft. Following that, a public information meeting on the draft will be scheduled. Assuming all goes well, a Special Town Meeting will be scheduled to vote on the final ordinance. Selectman
Sibley suggested issuing a press release.
d. Town Landing Committee – Initial Meeting
The Town Landing Committee consisting of Charles Delinks (Harbor Management Commission), Janet Bechtel (Inland-Wetlands Commission), Diana Johnson (Open Space Committee), Glynn McAraw (Parks & Rec Commissison), John Roach (Public Works), George James (Open Space Committee) and Joanne DiCamillo (Tree Commission) met for the first time. The Committee will work on the definition of a town landing and create a list of town and state landings. The Committee will then make recommendations as to which landings should be improved, and to what extent, and which should not. Other concentrations include what signage, if any, should be posted and the annual maintenance plan for each improved landing.
e. Black Hall Lake Shores – Robert Day Co. – Road Improvement
First Selectman Griswold stated there was discussion with Robert Day regarding three building lots on Grandview Avenue (behind the Boughton Road firehouse). Mr. Day has submitted a road improvement plan for approval. The town will consult with engineer Tom Metcalf about the plan in view of the unique conditions which exist in this area. Atty. Clarke has been advising on this matter and the goal is to require a safe private road that will be maintained by a home- owners association in the future.
5. New Business:
a. Rogers Lake – Weed Cutting & Hydro Raking during the Week of August 13 Aquatic Technologies will cut and remove weeds in areas specified by the Rogers Lake Authority during the week of August 13th. The $20,000 cost will be paid equally by Lyme and Old Lyme. In addition, hydro raking is being done at Rogers Lake on a private basis. The contractor inquired as to whether the town is interested in having hydro raking done in front of the beach at Haines Park. Park & Rec Director Don Bugbee and First Selectman Griswold agreed it should be done. Selectman Sibley suggested adding sand to the beach area.
b. Plum Island – Community Forum First Selectman Griswold attended a forum on Plum Island hosted by the Director of the lab where large animal research is done, including foot and mouth disease. There is a long-range plan to close the Plum Island facility and other sites are being evaluated. Possible locations are Kansas, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina and Mississippi. A public hearing will take place on ednesday, August 22, 2007 from 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at the Saybrook Point Inn.
6. Public Comment:
None
7. Other Business:
Selectwoman Reemsnyder inquired as to whether Master Sgt. Peters of the State Police had a meeting with First Selectman Griswold. Mr. Griswold stated there was a very brief meeting.
8. Adjournment:
Selectman Sibley made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:39 P.M. Selectwoman Reemsnyder
seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Respectfully submitted,
Eileen Coffee, Clerk
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