Old Lyme Board of Selectmen
Monday, 16 July 2012
Regular Meeting
The Board of Selectmen held a Regular Meeting at 7:30 PM on Monday, 16 July 2012 in the Meeting Hall of the Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall. First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder, Selectwoman Mary Jo Nosal and Selectman Skip Sibley were present.
1. Approval of Minutes
Regular Meeting 2 July 2012 and Special Meeting 6 July 2012
Selectman Sibley moved to accept the minutes of Regular Meeting 2 July 2012 as presented. Selectwoman Nosal seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Selectman Sibley moved to accept the minutes of Special Meeting 6 July 2012 as presented. Selectwoman Nosal seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
2. Communications
First Selectwoman Reemsnyder read a thank you note from the American Red Cross thanking the Town for coordinating the Blood Drive on 3 July.
Fifty units were collected at the drive which was more than anticipated. The Selectmen also thanked everyone who came out to donate blood.
3. Appointments
Ellie Czarnowski (U) – Flood and Erosion Control Board - 2 Yr. Term to Jul 13
Selectwoman Nosal moved to appoint Ellie Czarnowski to the Flood and Erosion Control Board for a two year term, expiring July 2013. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Peter Cable (D) and Suzanne Thompson (R)
CT River Gateway Commission – 2 Yr. Terms to Jul 14
Selectman Sibley moved to appoint Peter Cable and Suzanne Thompson to the CT River Gateway Commission, each for a two year term, expiring July 2014. Selectwoman Nosal seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Robert DePianta (D) and Thomas Degnan (U)
Inland Wetlands Hearing Panel – 1 Yr. Terms to Jul 13
Selectwoman Nosal moved to appoint Robert DePianta and Thomas Degnan to the Inland Wetlands Hearing Panel, each for a one year term, expiring July 2013. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Robert DePianta (D) and Thomas Degnan (U)
WPCA Hearing Panel – 1 Yr. Terms to Jul 13
Selectman Sibley moved to appoint Robert DePianta and Thomas Degnan to the Inland Wetlands Hearing Panel, each for a one year term, expiring July 2013. Selectwoman Nosal seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Ruth Roach – Social Services Coordinator – 2 Yr Term to Jan 13
Selectman Sibley moved to appoint Ruth Roach as the Social Services Coordinator for a two year term, expiring January 2013. Selectwoman Nosal seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Marylin Clarke (D) – Town Counsel – 2 Yr Term to Jan 14
Selectwoman Nosal moved to appoint Marylin Clarke as Town Counsel for a two year term, expiring January 2014. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
4. Old Business
a. Doreen Day – 32 Grandview Ave., Waiver of Sec. 25-5 Ordinance
This matter was discussed at the last Selectmen’s meeting and it was decided that Town Engineer Tom Metcalf, Ron Rose and Emergency Services should be consulted. First Selectwoman Reemsnyder stated that discussions with said people should be completed this week.
b. Landfill Closure Update
This project started the week of July 9, 2012 and should be completed by the end of October 2012. Selectman Sibley would like weekly updates from the Engineering Company as to the progress and First Selectwoman Reemsnyder reported that at this time the plan is for a meeting every two weeks.
c. Town Woods Maintenance Agreement Renewal
First Selectwoman Reemsnyder stated that for Special Meeting held on 6 July 2012 it was brought to her attention that she did not get the notice published twenty-four hours in advance. In an effort to make sure that this is legal she asked if the Selectmen could again vote on this item.
Selectman Sibley moved to approve the Town Woods Maintenance Agreement as amended from Special Meeting of 6 July and authorize First Selectwoman Reemsnyder to sign the agreement. Selectwoman Nosal seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
5. New Business
a. Water Resource Committee - Recommendation
Steve Ross, Chairman of the Water Resource Committee presented the Committee’s recommendation for an ordinance to the Selectmen. The purpose of the Ordinance is to protect the water supplies in Town. The intent of the Ordinance is not to prohibit the exportation of water, but to require a permit under certain conditions of exporting water in order to have the ability to accept the impact of exportation. Jack Collins, a member of the Committee was also present to answer the Selectmen’s questions. First Selectwoman Reemsnyder expressed her concern as to whether or not this is the right direction to go and would suggest that the Town hear from other professionals on this subject before any decision is made. (Clink above link to see the entire proposed ordinance)
b. Private Parking Lot – Joan Byer – Discussion
Joan Byer is the owner of a private parking lot located within Old Colony Beach and Ms. Byer requested that her parking lot permit fee be calculated in a different manor as her lot is not located in Sound View. First Selectwoman Reemsnyder felt that the Town cannot monitor or validate if those parking in the lot are going to Sound View or staying in Old Colony Beach. Private parking lots are referred to as “Permitted Parking Lots” and not “Sound View Permitted Parking Lots” although most of them are located in Sound View. First Selectwoman Reemsnyder will speak to the Sound View Commission on this matter even though this is outside the area that they deal with.
c. Resolution for STEAP application for Boathouse
First Selectwoman Reemsnyder read the resolution for the STEAP application for the Boathouse. Selectwoman Nosal moved to accept the resolution and Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED. The Selectmen will all sign the resolution.
6. Public Comment
Doug Whalen, Chairman of the Old Colony Beach Association (OCBA) stated his concern that the Board of Selectmen did not consult with the Board of Governors of the OCBA regarding Joan Byer’s permitted parking lot. OCBA does not allow for public parking but according to Ms. Byer, she has a permit from the Town for a permitted parking lot. Mr. Whalen also spoke to the findings of the Water Resource Committee and the proposed ordinance.
Dimitri Tolchinski, Chairman of the Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA), spoke about what the WPCA is doing about water quality going into the ground. He also raised concerns about the Rogers Lake area, and feels that we need to do a study for that area as well. He feels that this study should be done before passing a Water Resource Code.
7. Other Business
First Selectwoman Reemsnyder reported that tomorrow night at the Board of Finance meeting she will suggest that on 21 August the Selectmen meet with Finance Director Nicole Stajduhar, and with the Board of Finance, to review the Town’s Financial Policy document. This would be a special meeting. This date was acceptable to the Selectmen.
The next Board of Selectmen's Meeting is scheduled for Monday 6 August at 7:30 PM.
9. Adjournment
Selectman Sibley moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:11 PM. Selectwoman Nosal seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mary Ellen Garbarino
Recording Secretary
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