February 8, 2005
The Board of Selectmen held a special meeting on this date at 9:00 a.m. at the Stonington Town Hall. Present were First Selectman William S. Brown, Selectman Stephen E. Bessette and Selectman Peter L. Balestracci. Also present was one member of the press.
(1) Call to Order
Mr. Brown called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
(2) Bid Award – Pawcatuck Streetscape Project
Mr. Brown read a letter dated February 1, 2005, received from Jason Vincent, AICP, Director of Planning, recommending that the Board award the bid for the Pawcatuck Streetscape Project to the low bidder, PDF Construction, Quaker Hill, CT, in the amount of $343,553.56. Mr. Balestracci inquired if PDF was a union contractor, to which Mr. Brown replied he was uncertain of the answer.
A motion was made by Mr. Bessette, seconded by Mr. Balestracci and unanimously voted to accept the recommendation of the Director of Planning and award the bid to PDF Construction, Quaker Hill, CT in the amount of $343,553.56.
(3) Resolution - Town Dock South Pier Extension project
Mr. Brown read a memo dated January 27, 2005, received from Jason Vincent, AICP, Director of Planning, requesting that the Board adopt a resolution authorizing the First Selectman to sign documents regarding the Town Dock South Pier Extension project.
A motion was made by Mr. Balestracci, seconded by Mr. Bessette and unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution:
“Description: Agreement between the State of Connecticut and The Town of Stonington for “Town Pier Expansion” utilizing funds from the Small Town Economic Assistance Program.
Be it resolved that it is in the best interests of the Town of Stonington to enter into contracts with the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection.
In furtherance of this resolution, the First Selectman is duly authorized to enter into and sign said contracts on behalf of the Town of Stonington. The First Selectman is further authorized to provide such additional information and execute such other documents as may be required by the state or federal government in connection with said contracts and execute any amendments, rescissions, and revisions thereto.”
(4) 9-1-1 Street Numbering
The Planning and Zoning Department forwarded the following recommendation for assigning a street number in accordance with the Street Naming and Numbering (Emergency
9-1-1) Ordinance. The Assessor concurs with this recommendation.
Map |
Block |
Lot |
Address |
91 |
1 |
1B |
591 New London Turnpike, Stonington, CT 06378 |
A motion was made by Mr. Balestracci, seconded by Mr. Bessette and unanimously voted to assign this street number as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Department.
(5) Re/Appointments Boards and Commissions
a. Plan of Development Implementation Committee
Mr. Brown read a letter dated January 20, 2005, received from Webster T. Copp, Chairman of the Plan of Development Implementation Committee, requesting that the Board reappoint the members of the Committee whose terms are about to expire.
A motion was made by Mr. Bessette, seconded by Mr. Balestracci and unanimously voted to reappoint the following members of the Plan of Development Implementation Committee for 3 year terms that will expire 2/28/08: William Abt, Sarah Lathrop, Thomas Lyon, Kate Robinson and Webster Copp.
Brief discussion was held, during which time Mr. Balestracci inquired about the possibility of staggering the terms of appointment so all the members terms don’t expire on the same date.
b. Resignation of David Forbes from Pawcatuck River HMC
Mr. Brown read a letter dated January 26, 2005, received from David Forbes, resigning as a member of the Pawcatuck River Harbor Management Commission, due to his recent appointment by the Governor as Pawcatuck River Harbor Master. A letter of thanks will be forwarded to Mr. Forbes, thanking him for his service on the Commission.
c. Resignation of Robert Langmann from Inland Wetlands Commission
Mr. Brown read a letter dated January 24, 2005, received from Robert D. Langmann, resigning as a member of the Inland Wetlands Commission in April, 2005 (when his current term expires). A letter of thanks will be forwarded to Mr. Langmann, thanking him for his service on the Commission.
(6) Comments from the public – None.
(7) Adjourn
There being no further business to come before the Board, the special meeting was adjourned at 9:12 a.m..
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathy A. Kent
Recording Secretary
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