Old Lyme Board of Selectmen
Monday, 5 January 2015
Regular Meeting
The Board of Selectmen held a Regular Meeting at 7:30 PM January 5, 2015 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.
First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder welcomed all to the meeting, wishing all a Happy New Year and asked for a motion to move (New Business a. Loving Parting Proclamation) to this point in the Agenda. Selectwoman Nosal made the motion (New Business d.), Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED
5. New Business
a. Loving Parting Anniversary/Proclamation – presentation by Historical Society
Mark Landers from the Old Lyme Historical Society, also representing The Loving Party 350th Anniversary Committee, was invited to read the proclamation which explains how Saybrook and the Lyme areas were separated. The Historical Society is asking the First Selectmen from Old Saybrook, Old Lyme, Lyme, East Lyme and Salem to sign.
Selectwoman Reemsnyder read and signed the proclamation. Selectman Sibley asked Mark to give more background on the history of the Lymes.
Approval of Minutes 4 December 2014 Special Meeting. Amended minutes were given to the selectmen.
Selectwoman Nosal moved to approve the minutes with the amendments of 4 December 2014 Special Meeting. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED
Approval of Minutes 15 December 2014. Change “create” to “approve” under d. CT DOT Master Municipal Agreement. Selectman Sibley moved to approve the minutes of 15 December 2014 with amendments. Selectwoman Nosal seconded the motion. SO VOTED
First Selectwoman Reemsnyder asked for a motion to include two items to Communication that were received after Agenda was prepared. Selectwoman Nosal moved to add two items. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED
First Selectman read a Letter from Nathalie Fogg, regarding the participation of some of our OL High School Rowing team and their participation in Boston at the top of the Charles, a prestigious event. She would like to have them publicly acknowledged.
A second letter from Sound view Commission, Regarding the Old Lyme Police. The letter praised officers for their professionalism and dedication to the Sound view area. A well-deserved thank you.
Selectwoman Nosal moved to appoint Doris Rand (D) – Commission on Aging – 3 yr. term exp. Jan. 2018. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Selectman Sibley moved to appoint Lynn Philomen N/A – Animal Control Officer – 2 yr. term exp. Jan. 2017. Selectwoman Nosal seconded the motion. SO VOTED
Selectwoman Nosal moved to appoint Walter Kent N/A – Assessor – 2 yr. term exp. Jan. 2017.
Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED
Selectman Sibley moved to appoint Catherine Frank (R) – Cable Advisory – 2 yr. term exp. Jan. 2017 and Tim Devlin (R) – Cable Advisory – 2 yr. term exp. Jan. 2017. Selectwoman Nosal seconded the motion. SO VOTED
Selectwoman Nosal moved to appoint George James (R) – Conservation Commission – 3 yr. term exp. Jan. 2018 and Maureen Plumleigh (U) – Conservation Commission – 3 yr. term exp. Jan. 2018. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED
Selectman Sibley moved to appoint John Stratton (R) – Economic Development Commission – 5 yr. term exp. Jan. 2020. Selectwoman Nosal seconded the motion. SO VOTED
Selectwoman Nosal moved to appoint David Roberge N/A – Emergency Management Director – 2 yr. term exp. Jan. 2017. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED
Selectman Sibley moved to appoint Steve Martino (D) – Flood & Erosion Commission – 2 yr. term exp. Jan. 2017 Ellie Czarnowski (U) – Flood & Erosion Commission – 2 yr. term exp. Jan. 2017. Selectwoman Nosal seconded the motion. SO VOTED
Selectwoman Nosal moved to appoint Donald Willis (R) – Flood & Erosion Commission, alternate – 1 yr. term exp. Jan. 2016. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED
Selectman Sibley moved to appoint Lewis DiCamillo (R) – Inland Wetlands Commission – 3 yr. term exp. Jan. 2018. Selectwoman Nosal seconded the motion. SO VOTED
Selectwoman Nosal moved to appoint Robert DePianta (D) – Inland Wetlands Hearing Panel – 1 yr. term exp. Jan. 2016. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED
Selectman Sibley moved to appoint William Dunbar (R) – Open Space Commission – 3 yr. term exp. Jan. 2018. Selectwoman Nosal seconded the motion. SO VOTED
Selectwoman Nosal moved to appoint Mary Ellen Garbarine (R) – Park & Rec Commission – 3 yr. term exp. Jan. 2018 John Flower (U) – Park & Rec Commission – 3 yr. term exp. Jan. 2018. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED
Selectman Sibley moved to appoint Gil Soucie (D) – Pension Committee – 3 yr. term exp. Jan. 2018. Selectwoman Nosal seconded the motion. SO VOTED
Selectwoman Nosal moved to appoint Donald Willis (R) – Planning Commission, alternate – 1 yr. term exp. Jan. 2016, Barbara Gaudio (U) – Planning Commission, alternate – 1 yr. term exp. Jan. 2016, Todd Machnik (R) – Planning Commission, alternate – 1 yr. term exp. Jan. 2016. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion SO VOTED
Selectman Sibley moved to appoint Elizabeth Rubitski (U) – Regional Mental Health Board – 2 yr. term exp. Jan. 2017. Selectwoman Nosal seconded the motion. SO VOTED
Selectwoman Nosal moved to appoint Robert Recor (U) – Rogers Lake Authority – 3 yr. term exp. Jan. 2018. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED
Selectman Sibley moved to appoint Mervin F. Roberts (R) – Shellfish Commission – 3 yr. term exp. Jan. 2018 and John Seckla (U) – Shellfish Commission – 3 yr. term exp. Jan. 2018. Selectman Nosal seconded the motion. SO VOTED
Selectwoman Nosal moved to appoint Valerie Goncalves N/A – Social Services Coordinator – 2 yr. term exp. Jan. 2017. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED
Selectman Sibley moved to appoint Frank Maratta (R) – Sound View Commission, alternate – 1 yr. term exp. Jan. 2016 and Sandra Ziemba (U) – Sound View Commission, alternate – 1 yr. term exp. Jan. 2016. Selectwoman Nosal seconded the motion. SO VOTED
Selectwoman Nosal moved to appoint Joan Flynn, MD (U) – Tree Commission, alternate – 1 yr. term exp. Jan. 2016. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED
Selectman Nosal moved to appoint Tom Degnan N/A – Tree Warden – 1 yr. term exp. Jan. 2016. Selectwoman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED
Selectwoman Nosal moved to appoint Anthony Vallombroso N/A – Veteran’s Rep – 1 yr. term exp. Jan. 2016. Selectman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED
Selectman Sibley moved to appoint Ernest Lorda (U) – WPCA – 4 yr. term exp. Jan. 2019 and
Kurt Zemba (R) – WPCA – 4 yr. term exp. Jan. 2019. Selectwoman Nosal seconded the motion. SO VOTED
Selectwoman Sibley moved to appoint Stacey Winchell (R) – Zoning Commission, alternate – 1 yr. term exp. Jan. 2016. Selectwoman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED
Selectman Nosal moved to appoint Tom Degnan N/A – Tree Warden – 1 yr. term exp. Jan. 2016. Selectwoman Sibley seconded the motion. SO VOTED
4. Old Business
- Boathouse/Haines Park Improvement Update
First Selectwoman Reemsnyder wanted to address the request of Bob Dunn for the Selectmen to re-consider John Flowers as a regular member instead of ex-officio or would we consider Glynn McAraw as a regular member. She feels this could be perceived as a conflict of interest, because he will be voting on plans for a boathouse, and then being the Official who must approve the plans and construction. Having John as an Ex-officio is a better fit. Since we have added new members, we should be all set. Selectman Sibley and Selectwoman Nosal agree with the First Selectwoman’s recommendations on this issue. Selectman Sibley reported there was another contribution of $20,000 to the dock project.
- Rte. 156 Bikeway/Sound View Improvements
There was nothing new to report but the item will remain on the agenda for future meetings.
A meeting was held on Dec 4, 2014 to a packed house. Committee is working hard in an effort to double the use of solar. We began at 37 homes using solar. The committee is very excited. 76 folks have currently gone online to request more information. Another combined meeting for Lyme and Old Lyme Solarize initiatives is scheduled for 6pm on January 26th, 2015 in the Middle School auditorium with vendors set up in the cafeteria.
- Beach Stipend Recommendation Discussion
First Selectwoman Reemsnyder reviewed the document and suggested a review of the presentation. Reemsnyder explained to those in attendance how the beach stipend works. The committee recommended to continue this process and a discussion took place. There were six recommendations read and discussed. Among the recommendations were specific formulas and amounts to be allocated. Both Selectman Sibley and Selectwoman Nosal fully support continuing this practice. Selectwoman Nosal suggested it go to the BOF, Selectman Sibley agreed.
First Selectwoman Reemsnyder suggested that she could draft a document regarding this discussion and at the next meeting a motion can be made to approve the recommendation of the Board of Selectmen to the Board of Finance.
- Formation of Solid Waste/Recycling Committee
First Selectwoman Reemsnyder reviewed the draft charge for this committee which she will be sending electronically to both selectmen. Selectwoman Nosal recommended a small committee to start would work best as did Selectman Sibley.
5. New Business
- Loving Parting Anniversary Proclamation – presentation by Historical Society
This item was moved to beginning of meeting.
- Rogers Lake Weeds Study – Water Quality Test Report
First Selectwoman Reemsnyder advised members of a conference call she participated in with New England Environmental and Dr. Mark June-Wells regarding a very complex and comprehensive water quality test report on Rogers Lake. Dr. Mark June-Wells will be at Rogers Lake Authority meeting on Wed. Jan. 14, 2015 and will give a summary of this report. Overall, the water quality of the lake is good and this will serve as a baseline test. In addition, the Scope of Work was reviewed and recommendations for the lake management, with budget figures, should be forthcoming in February. This study allows us to make better decisions regarding the lake in the future.
First Selectwoman Reemsnyder stated the Board of Finance starts meeting in February and will meet every Tuesday to review budget requests. It was recommended that the Selectmen set up meetings in the near future to begin their process of reviewing the budget requests.
First Selectwoman Reemsnyder asked the selectmen to move to add an item - Annual Town Meeting. Moved by Selectman Sibley, seconded by Selectwoman Nosal. SO VOTED.
The Annual Town Meeting is to be held on January 26, 2015 at 7:30 PM in the Middle School Auditorium. The call will include Acceptance of the 2014 Annual Town Report and announcement of the Citizen of the Year. First Selectwoman Reemsnyder will ask Atty. Marylin Clarke to put the call together.
6. Public Comment:
Scott Boulanger from the Federation of Beaches, expressed gratitude to the stipend committee, and thanks for the selectmen recognizing the hard work done.
7. Other Business:
First Selectwoman Reemsnyder welcomed back Nicole Stajduhar, Finance Director, who decided to stay in Old Lyme. She also mentioned that we are saying goodbye to Sonia Marino, Registered Sanitarian. She was a great fit and we will miss her. The Town is currently searching for a Registered Sanitarian.
The grant of $300,000 received by the Town of Old Lyme was actually a grant to Old Colony Beach Association and Old Lyme Shores Beach Association, within Old Lyme, for the Sheffield Brook.
Selectwoman Nosal asked if we could have Nicole look into the new fees we implemented, specifically in the Health Department. First Selectwoman Reemsnyder mentioned that the Health Department does submit a report, so she will ask them to pull in an Annual Report and forward to the selectmen.
Selectman Sibley stated he has a conflict for the next meeting and asked if the meeting could be changed to the 16th of January. January’s regular meeting will be rescheduled.
Selectman Sibley thanked the Police Dept. and the Fire Dept. for their successful Toy Drive in the amount of $5,900. A secret Santa added another $100 to make it an even $6,000. Sibley also mentioned an article he read in the paper regarding the Academy Lane Fire Dock and asked for further info.
First Selectwoman Reemsnyder stated that this has been an ongoing project. Endangered plants have grown in the area and have been holding up any progress. The Town of Old Lyme was hoping to get a certificate of permission rather than a permit to repair the dock, and Docko, Inc. is working with the Town to keep this project moving forward. This has been a very time consuming activity. It appears that a permit has been approved and we will be kept updated.
Selectman Sibley made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 pm. Selectwoman Nosal seconded. SO VOTED
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Campbell
Recording Secretary
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