The Stonington Board of Selectmen held a regular meeting on this date at 7:00 p.m. at the Stonington Police Station. Present were First Selectman William S. Brown, Selectman Stephen E. Bessette and Selectman Peter L. Balestracci. Also present were members of the public.
(1) Call to Order
Mr. Brown called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
(2) Interviews: applicants for boards and commissions
The Board interviewed Deborah Downie, an applicant for the Inland Wetlands Commission.
(3) Resolution re: Fair Housing Policy Statement
A memo dated June 8, 2005 was received from Mark Comeau, Community Development, requesting that the Board adopt a Resolution regarding Fair Housing and authorize Mr. Brown to sign Fair Housing Policy statements. Mr. Brown read the memo and the Resolution.
A motion was made by Mr. Bessette, seconded by Mr. Balestracci and unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution and authorize Mr. Brown to sign Fair Housing Policy Statements on behalf of the Town of Stonington:
“Whereas, all American citizens are afforded a right to full and equal housing opportunities in the neighborhood of their choice; and
Whereas, State and Federal Fair Housing laws require that all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, lawful source of income, sexual orientation, familial status, be given equal access to rental and homeownership opportunities, and be allowed to make free choices regarding housing location; and
Whereas, the Town of Stonington is committed to upholding these laws, and realizes that these laws must be supplemented by an Affirmative Statement publicly endorsing the right of all people to full and equal housing opportunities in the neighborhood of their choice;
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Town of Stonington hereby endorses a Fair Housing Policy to ensure equal opportunity for all persons to rent, purchase and obtain financing for adequate housing of their choice on a non-discriminatory basis; and
Be it further resolved, that the Director of Planning of the Town of Stonington or his/her designated representative is responsible for responding to and assisting any person who alleges to be the victim of an illegal discriminatory housing practice in the Town of Stonington.”
(4) Stonington Historical Society request to use Town Dock parking area on 7/9/05
A letter dated June 13, 2005 was received from Marsha L. Standish, Trustee, Stonington Historical Society. The Historical Society is holding its annual black tie dinner dance fundraiser on Saturday, July 9, 2005 from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at the Old Lighthouse Museum. They are requesting permission to use a portion of the Town Dock area for off-street valet parking.
A motion was made by Mr. Balestracci, seconded by Mr. Bessette and unanimously voted to grant permission to the Stonington Historical Society to use the Town Dock parking area for the parking of cars on July 9, 2005 from 6:00 p.m. to midnight.
(5) Bid Awards / Letters of Agreement – None.
(6) 9-1-1 Street Numbering
The Planning and Zoning Department forwarded the following recommendations for assigning street numbers in accordance with the Street Naming and Numbering (Emergency 9-1-1) Ordinance. The Assessor concurs with these recommendations.
Map |
Block |
Lot |
Address |
10 |
4 |
3,4,5,6,7 |
55 Schiller Avenue, Pawcatuck, CT 06379 |
131 |
2 |
3A |
156 Cove Road, Stonington, CT 06378 |
A motion was made by Mr. Bessette, seconded by Mr. Balestracci and unanimously voted to assign these street numbers as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Department.
(7) Correspondence – None.
(8) Re/Appointments Boards and Commissions
Pawcatuck River Harbor Management Commission
Mr. Brown commented that there was more than one application for the alternate vacancy on the PRHMC, and the Chairman recommended the appointment of Mr. Schaub.
A motion was made by Mr. Bessette, seconded by Mr. Balestracci and unanimously voted to appoint Steven Schaub to the Pawcatuck River Harbor Management Commission as an alternate member, filling a vacant term that will expire October 31, 2006.
Waterfront Commission
A motion was made by Mr. Balestracci, seconded by Mr. Bessette and unanimously voted to reappoint Arthur Medeiros to the Waterfront Commission for a 5-year term that will expire June 30, 2010.
(9) Old Business
a. Save the Sound / Sound Alliance
No discussion was held.
(10) New Business
Mr. Brown read a Proclamation honoring George Kent and Douglas Rayner, to be presented on June 25, 2005 at the Westerly Summer Pops concert. The Proclamation was then signed by the members of the Board of Selectmen.
(11) Comments from the Public
Vincent Faulise, Pawcatuck, commented that the town meeting notices are still not appearing in the Westerly Sun. He inquired about the planned addition at Town Hall and commented that he feels there should be an opportunity for public input on this subject. Brief discussion was held regarding the funding for the project (majority of it coming from LoCip) and further discussion was held regarding Mr. Faulise’s suggestion that the public should have a say in this matter.
(12) Adjourn
There being no further business to come before the Board, the regular meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathy A. Kent
Recording Secretary
| 