Sound View Commission
Meeting Minutes — Unapproved
28 January, 2013
Sound View Community Center, 7.30 pm
Present: Frank Pappalardo (Chair), Joann Reis Lishing, Michaelle Pearson (Secretary), Frank Maratta (Alternate), David Kelsey.
Also present: First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder, Selectwoman Mary Jo Nosal, Selectman Skip Sibley; members of the public.
Absent: Harry Plaut, Russ Carlo (Alternate), Joseph Camean (Alternate)
6.45 Meeting called to order by Chairman Frank Pappalardo.
Alternate Frank Maratta seated for the absent Harry Plaut.
6.46p Approval of Minutes: Frank Maratta motioned to approve previous minutes. Seconded by Joann Lishing. Motion carried.
6.48 Selection of Chairperson and Secretary
Joann Lishing motioned to select Frank Pappalardo as Chairman and Michaelle Pearson as Secretary. David Kelsey seconded.
6.49 Parking subcommittee update: The Parking Subcommittee met on December 13, 2012. Members are as follows:
Angelo Faenza (Chairman), Teddy Anastasiou (Member), Marilyn Ossmann (Member), JoAnn Lishing (Member), Sandy Ziemba (Secretary), Stephanie Livesey (Alternate), Gail Fuller (Alternate), Leonard Corto (Guest)
The parking subcommittee made the following preliminary recommendations:
Keep fees consistent at the Town Lot and not to fluctuate rates during inclement weather.
Keep the rates at $20.00 weekdays and $25.00 weekends, regardless of weather conditions. One member of the Sound View Commission and one Police/Ad-Hoc member shall make the decision whether to close or open the Town lot on any inclement weather days.
Set pricing for street kiosks at $5.00 per 2 hours parking weekdays; $7.00 per 2 hours parking weekends and holidays. Calculation: $5.00/2 X 4 = $20.00 per kiosk per weekday; $7.00/2 X 4 = $28.00 per kiosk per weekend day from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The consensus of the members felt that the 2-hour fee increments would allow short-time beachgoers an opportunity to pay less than the all-day fees.
The subject of free spaces for businesses was also discussed, as was the possibility of having a “family day” with special pricing. No action was taken on those items.
The Parking Subcommittee’s final recommendations report will be presented at the February Sound View Commission meeting.
SV Improvements Grant:
There has been positive communication from DOT regarding the SV improvement park proposal. Once grant is approved, a Town Meeting will be scheduled to approve the full funding.
6.57 New Business:
Parking Lot Revenues: Parks and Recreation reported 2012 revenues from Sound View Parking Lot: $89,750 gross, $2000K higher than previous year. This was the second-highest gross ever, the highest having been 90,840 in 2009. These figures did not include revenues from the street parking, which brought in an additional sum close to $30K. The number of cars was approximately the same as previous year: 2011 had 5,492 cars. 2012 had 5,426 cars.
Frank Maratta asked if we could start a dialogue about bathroom trailers for the upcoming season, in the event the grant was not approved. Frank Pappalardo said that it is unlikely, because the grant includes the new restrooms, and trailers would be far more expensive that the current budget allotment ($5,600K via Parks and Recreation budget for Portolets.) Mr. Pappalardo stated that if trailers could be had for a similar sum, he would welcome the possibility.
7.05 Motion to Adjourn
Joann Lishing motioned to adjourn.
Dave Kelsey seconded. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
Next meeting: February 25, 2013
7.30 pm, Town Hall
Respectfully Submitted,
Michaelle Pearson
Secretary
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