Old Lyme Board of Selectmen
Monday, 5 May 2014
Regular Meeting
The Board of Selectmen held a Regular Meeting at 7:30 PM on 5 May 2014 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 21 April 2014
Selectwoman Nosal moved to approve the minutes of Regular Meeting 21 April 2014. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
2. Communications - NONE
3. Appointments - Nancy Hutchinson (U) - ZBA Alternate - 2 year term ending Nov. 2015
Selectman Sibley moved to appoint Nancy Hutchinson to the ZBA as an Alternate for a 2 year term ending November 2015. Selectwoman Nosal seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
4. Old Business
a. Budget Hearing – Update
First Selectwoman Reemsnyder gave an update on the Budget Hearing which was held on 21 April. Andy Russell presented the Budget at the Hearing. Previously it was predicted that the mill rate would increase to 19.69, but due to some new numbers from Regional District #18, the mill rate is now predicted to increase to 19.66.
The Annual Budget Vote will be on Monday 19 May at 7:30 PM in the Middle School. The Selectmen will hold their meeting at 4:00 PM that same day.
b. Shoreline Sanitation Contract Discussion
The current contract with Shoreline Sanitation ends June 30, 2015, but a decision on extending the contract needs to be made this June. Due to the size of the contract, Selectman Sibley would like this to be an Agenda item at the Town Meeting which would include a PowerPoint Presentation that would show people what the arrangement is. This will be discussed under New Business c.
c. Resolution for Recycling Incentive Grant
This discussion was tabled at a past meeting and after communicating with the DEEP they will extend the date. The Committee agreed that a three month extension would be advisable. Gary Yuknat is gathering some data about collection of trash and recycling for the Committee at this time. It is important that residents know that recycling is not only the right thing to do but it is something the Town is required to do, and that the goal is to create less trash and more recycling.
5. New Business
a. Easement for 53 Flat Rock Road
First Selectwoman Reemsnyder explained that on Flat Rock Hill Road there is a property owner who owns property on both sides of the road and a couple of decades ago a septic system was installed across the street from the house and at that time the Town should have granted an easement for the piping to go under the road. The easement was never granted, but the work was done. This came to the attention of the Town Sanitarian when visiting the property regarding a repair. This was presented to Jane Marsh and Marilyn Clarke for review. The Town has to vote to grant the Easement. Selectman Sibley moved to refer this Easement to a Town Meeting. Selectwoman Nosal seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
b. DEEP Parcel on Halls Road to Town of Old Lyme
First Selectwoman Reemsnyder spoke about a piece of land owned by the DEEP which is located north of Route 1 by the Lieutenant River. When you go into the shopping center by Andy’s Deli there is a small road to your right which leads to the Lieutenant River. Between that Town-owned road and Route 1 there are two land owners, the DOT and the DEEP. The property that borders Route 1 will stay with the DOT, but the triangular strip is owned by the DEEP and Harbor Management requested that the Town ask the DEEP to give them this parcel so that it can be beautified and made more usable. First Selectwoman Reemsnyder wrote a letter to the DEEP with this request. The DEEP approved the request subject to three conditions regarding usage. Steve Ross of the Harbor Commission was delighted and felt
that the conditions set by the DEEP were acceptable. Selectwoman Nosal moved to bring this to a Town Meeting for acceptance. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
c. Annual Town Budget Meeting Agenda
The Agenda for the Annual Town Budget Meeting scheduled for 19 May was reviewed:
1. Adopt Budget for 2014 – 2015 as recommended by the Board of Finance
2. Review How Taxes are Paid
3. Approve Easement for 53 Flat Rock Road
4. Approve Acceptance from DEEP of Property on Halls Road
The Selectmen agreed to add a presentation at the end of the Meeting on the extension of the Shoreline Sanitation Contract if it was deemed necessary. First Selectwoman Reemsnyder will talk to Marilynn Clarke about adding this.
Selectman Sibley moved to accept the Agenda as reviewed and Selectwoman Nosal seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
d. Neighborhood Assistance Act Grant Authorization
There was a hearing on 21 April where the Selectmen reviewed the two applications for this Grant. The applicants are the Florence Griswold Museum and the Lyme Art Association. The Board of Selectmen must authorize First Selectwoman Reemsnyder to sign the appropriate paperwork.
Selectwoman Nosal moved to authorize First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder to sign the appropriate Neighborhood Assistance Act paperwork of behalf on the Florence Griswold Museum and the Lyme Art Association. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
e. Resolution to Approve Amendments to Homeland Security MOA
Selectwoman Nosal moved to authorize First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder to enter into with and deliver to the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, formerly the Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, any and all documents which it deems necessary and appropriate and that Bonnie A. Reemsnyder as First Selectwoman of the Town of Old Lyme is authorized and directed to execute and deliver any and all documents on behalf of the Town of Old Lyme and to do and perform all acts and things which she deems to be necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms of such documents including, but not limited to, executing and delivering all agreements and documents contemplated by such documents. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
f. Beach Stipend Committee Charge/Applications
Some applications have been received from people who would like to serve on this Committee. The Selectmen reviewed the draft of the Charge for the Committee and made suggestions for changes. First Selectwoman Reemsnyder will make the edits and move forward getting this on the Town Website with a request for volunteers to serve on the Committee.
Selectman Sibley moved to add an item to the Agenda under New Business (g) Search for Land Use Coordinator – Update. Selectwoman Nosal seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
g. Search for Land Use Coordinator – Update
First Selectwoman Reemsnyder reported that Keith Rosenfeld has been hired as the new Land Use Coordinator. Presently Mr. Rosenfeld is the Town Planner and Wetlands Enforcement Officer for the Borough of Naugatuck, CT. He will start at the beginning of June. First Selectwoman Reemsnyder thanked the search committee for doing such a great job and for their hard work.
6. Public Comment – NONE
7. Other Business
Selectwoman Nosal stated that there are still many openings on Boards and Commissions and reminded interested people to communicate their interest by filling out an application to serve.
Selectman Sibley asked for any updates on the Snow Removal Plan for sidewalks. There was a discussion. There is a need to adopt an Ordinance but a Policy should also be drafted. This will be addressed in the near future.
Selectman Sibley asked that Boathouse Update be kept on the Agenda under Old Business. The Committee is meeting every two weeks and updates should be frequent. Selectman Sibley reported on the last meeting that was well-attended by interested parties and representatives from many Boards and Commissions.
The next Board of Selectmen's Meeting is scheduled for Monday, 19 May 2014 at 4:00 PM.
8. Executive Session – NONE
9. Adjournment
Selectman Sibley moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM. Selectwoman Nosal seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mary Ellen Garbarino
Recording Secretary
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