Sound View Commission
Meeting Minutes — Unapproved
24th March, 2014
Town Hall 6 pm
Present: Frank Pappalardo (Chair), Michaelle Pearson (Secretary), Joann Reis Lishing, Russ Carlo (Alternate), David Kelsey, Frank Maratta (Alternate), Harry Plaut,
Sandra Ziemba (Alternate).
Absent: None
6.05 pm Call to Order: Meeting called to order by Chairman Frank Pappalardo.
Approval of February Minutes: Joann Lishing moved to approve January minutes. Michaelle Pearson seconded. All in favor. Harry Plaut and David Kelsey abstained due to absence at last month’s meeting. Minutes approved.
Correspondence: Ann Vecchitto Anderson, on behalf of the Vecchitto family, owners of Vecchittos ice wrote a letter expressing support for the work of the Commission, and also citing some problems with the Hartford Avenue parking configuration, which had an impact on Vecchito’s business last year.
Public Comment: None
6.10: Business:
Informational meeting re Park Project was March 6th.
Tonight, March 24th will be the town meeting vote. Once the funds are approved, Spring 2016 will be the target ribbon-cutting date.
Board of Finance Update:
The Commission requested $4500K for community services, including plantings, bocce courts, concerts, and to help defray the costs of the Sound View Independence Day parade. The Board of Finance voted to appropriate $4000K, to be distributed at the Commission’s discretion.
The Commission requested $22K for a full survey of Town-owned assets within the Sound View neighborhood, from the train tracks to the Long Island Sound. The Board of Finance noted that much of the southern part of the area would be surveyed under the Grant/Park proposal, so it was agreed to table this request until next year.
High Water Mark surveying: Tom Metcalf suggested several qualified surveyors who specialize in this particular type of survey. New laws have added a “Coastal Jurisdiction Line”, which is further inland than the mean high tide line. A quote received for this work was $5800K. Submitted to Board of Selectmen for review.
The Commission’s request for $13K for a kiosk in the parking lot was removed from our budget, and added to the special town meeting vote for allocation of funds.
Frank Pappalardo suggested forming an Events Subcommittee to discuss how best to allocate the $4000 for events and community services. This Subcommittee will look at what other towns do, so we don’t duplicate or conflict. How to draw people to Sound View for family-friendly events and help drive traffic to local businesses. Events would be on weeknights during the summer. Discussion about partnering with established organizations in town and across the Shoreline region, to change the tone and public perception regarding the Sound View area.
6.35 Operational Procedures Manual: Submitted to Board of Selectmen. Our approach is to be cooperative and work in concert with town agencies. Ask what their dates are relevant to work needed, and how the Commission can help smooth the process, e.g., get the word out to residents, etc. David Kelsey will prepare a draft of emergency procedures to be included in the manual.
Harry Plaut noted that a copy of the swim lines permit should be included, as to where precisely to put the lines in the water.
Town Parking Lot: If kiosk is approved at tonight’s meeting, the Sound View Parking Lot will be administered by Public Safety, rather than being under the purview of Parks and Rec.
Frank Pappalardo noted that the Police Department is currently hiring Rangers.
FP: Congratulate HP as new Harbormaster.
Public comment: none.
6.45pm Other New Business: none
Next meeting will be Monday, April 28, at Town Hall. 7.30pm
6.47 David Kelsey motioned to adjourn. Joann Lishing seconded. All in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 6.47 pm
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