Old Lyme Board of Selectmen
Monday, 6 May 2013
Regular Meeting
The Board of Selectmen held a Regular Meeting at 7:30 PM on Monday, 6 May 2013 in the Meeting Hall of the Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall. First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder and Selectman Skip Sibley were present. Selectwoman Mary Jo Nosal was not present due to a family emergency.
1. Approval of Minutes
Regular Meeting 12 April 2013 and Special Meeting 22 April 2013
This item was tabled.
2. Communications – Note from Tim Griswold, Legionnaire of the Year
On 16 April, Tim Griswold was named Legionnaire of the Year. First Selectwoman Reemsnyder read a note from Mr. Griswold thanking the Board of Selectmen for their wonderful proclamation. He stated that the basis of the American Legion is service to the community which is something he is happy to do. Selectman Sibley attended the celebration on behalf of the Board of Selectmen and made the presentation to Mr. Griswold.
3. Appointments
Ed Butcher (D) – Planning Commission, alternate – 1 Year Term to January 2014
Selectman Sibley moved to appoint Ed Butcher to the Planning Commission as an alternate for a 1 year term replacing Stephen Martino, expiring January 2014. First Selectwoman Reemsnyder seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Stanley Kolber (U) – Inland Wetlands Commission – 3 Year Term to January 2015
Selectman Sibley moved to appoint Stanley Kolber (U) to the Inland Wetlands Commission for a 3 year term, expiring January 2015. First Selectwoman Reemsnyder seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Christian Tompkins (U) – Inland Wetlands Commission, alternate – 3 Year Term to January 2016
Selectman Sibley moved to appoint Christian Tompkins (U) to Inlands Wetlands Commission as an alternate for a 3 year term, expiring January 2016. First Selectwoman Reemsnyder seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
4. Old Business
a. Parking Recommendations for Sound View
Frank Pappalardo, Chairman of the Sound View Commission, joined the Selectmen for this discussion.
Selectman Sibley made a motion to set a minimum daily rate of $10.00 for full day parking, which would be the lowest daily amount to which the parking fee could be reduced at the discretion of the parking lot manager, Don Bugbee. First Selectwoman Reemsnyder seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Selectman Sibley made a motion to approve the recommendation of the Sound View Commission to set a minimum parking duration of 2 hours on Hartford Avenue, with fees of $5.00 for every 2 hours, up to $20/day for weekdays, and $7.00 for every 2 hours, up to $28/day, for weekends and holidays, for a duration of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. First Selectwoman Reemsnyder seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Selectman Sibley made a motion to approve ten (10) free, 30 minute business parking spaces on Hartford Avenue, clustered in two (2) groups of five (5) spaces, one cluster on upper Hartford Avenue, and one on lower Hartford Avenue, with no free beach sticker parking allowed. Business parking in these spaces will be monitored and any parking for over 30 minutes will be considered illegal parking. First Selectwoman Reemsnyder seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Selectman Sibley moved to move Agenda item New Business (c. CT Riverway Trail – Joe Camean) to this point in the Agenda. First Selectwoman Reemsnyder seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
5. New Business
a. CT Riverway Trail – Joe Camean
Joe Camean presented a draft report of the CT Riverway Trail project to the Selectmen for their input. The purpose of this project is to reconnect the Town with the Connecticut River. So much of the view of the Connecticut River has been screened by the railroad’s fences. This project will create a green way / blue way to bring people back to the river. A four-mile stretch of trails would run from the Baldwin Bridge in Old Saybrook all the way to Sound View Beach in Old Lyme, with a bike path proposed to Halls Road.
Mr. Camean would like to see the trails designed for use by pedestrians, cyclists, rollerbladers, and to be handicap accessible. He suggested that the town could rent kayaks and bicycles, for people to use to get from one end of the trail to the other, or bike one way and kayak back by water. A grant was received for this planning and if the Town is to continue with the project that the Town would look for additional grant money. The Town would also look to Amtrak for possible funding.
Selectman Sibley made a motion supporting Joseph Camean and the engineering firm in their efforts and to move the draft report of the CT Riverway Trail as presented to a final report. First Selectwoman Reemsnyder seconded the motion. SO VOTED. The Selectmen thanked Mr. Camean for his work.
b. Amusement Licensing
First Selectwoman Reemsnyder received feedback from Frank Pappalardo and he pointed out that the Amusement Licensing gives the Town the opportunity to evaluate and apply the noise concerns to any violators. The history of the Town’s Amusement Licensing was reviewed. The Selectmen will review this and agreed that an update is needed.
c. Sound View Improvements Grant – RFQ
First Selectwoman Reemsnyder gave an update. The Town has received a grant for this project and the Committee put out a RFQ on 18 April. Packets will be accepted up to 20 May 2013. Once a firm is hired, the Committee will agree on the Scope of Work and a cost will be negotiated. At that time, a Town Meeting will be scheduled to approve an appropriation to cover the cost of plan development and specs.
d. Updated Employee Handbook
The Selectmen reviewed the final draft of the Employee Handbook. There was a discussion that included elected officials, sick time, and Short Term Disability Insurance. This will be discussed further when Selectwoman Nosal can be included. The Handbook should be approved by 1 July 2013.
e. Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Hearing Update
First Selectwoman Reemsnyder gave an overview of the Budget timeline. About thirty people attended the Budget Hearing on 22 April. Andy Russell had given a Power Point presentation highlighting the areas that were affecting the Budget. The Budget is increasing to 19.3 mills from the present 19.26 mills. The Budget is available online and the vote will be on 20 May at 7:30 PM in the Middle School Auditorium.
f. Wastewater Management Update
First Selectwoman Reemsnyder reported that Woodard & Curran of Windsor is currently working on the project and she receives daily emails on their progress. She is very pleased with their progress and communication.
5. New Business
a. CT Riverway Trail – Joe Camean
This item was moved in the Agenda.
b. Approval of Facilities Form
The Facilities Committee has developed a Facility Usage Request Form. This form would allow the Town to provide consistency for anyone who uses Town facilities. A fee has not been established yet. The Selectmen need to approve the form, but in the absence of Selectwoman Nosal this approval will be done at a future meeting. The Selectmen thanked the Committee for their work.
c. Schedule Hearing for Neighborhood Assistance Grant
This year The Florence Griswold Museum is the recipient of this Grant. Selectman Sibley made a motion to schedule a Public Hearing on 20 May at 3:30 PM in the Meeting Hall of Memorial Town Hall for the Neighborhood Assistance Grant as presented by The Florence Griswold Museum. First Selectwoman Reemsnyder seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
d. Next Meeting – 20 May at 4:00 PM; Budget Vote – 20 May at 7:30 PM
First Selectwoman Reemsnyder reminded the public that the next Selectmen’s Meeting will be on 20 May at 4:00 PM because the Budget Vote is that same evening at 7:30 PM.
6. Public Comment - NONE
7. Other Business
The next Board of Selectmen's Meeting is scheduled for 20 May at 4:00 PM.
8. Executive Session
9. Adjournment
Selectman Sibley moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:03 PM. First Selectwoman Reemsnyder seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mary Ellen Garbarino
Recording Secretary
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