February 14, 2007
The Stonington Board of Selectmen held a meeting on this day at 7 p.m. at the Stonington Police Station. Present were First Selectman William S. Brown and Selectman Peter L. Balestracci. Also present were members of the public and the press.
(1) Call to Order
Mr. Brown called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the Pledge of
Allegiance was recited.
(2) Approval of minutes
a. February 9, 2007 Special Meeting
A motion was made by Mr. Balestracci, seconded by Mr. Brown and
voted unanimously to accept the minutes as distributed.
b. January 24, 2007 Regular Meeting
A motion was made by Mr. Balestracci, seconded by Mr. Brown and
voted unanimously to accept the minutes as distributed.
(3) Comments from the Public
Bill Sternberg, Stonington, commented on the work of the Permanent
Committee to Study the Needs and Use of Town Public Buildings,
Including Town Hall Facilities.
(4) Resolution in Support of the Land Use Leadership Alliance Training
Program
Mr. Brown read a memo from Jason Vincent, Director of Planning
requesting that the BOS approve the following resolution:
Description: Resolution of Support of the Land Use leadership Alliance
Training Program Sponsored by Pace University School of Law
WHEREAS, comprehensive planning, land use regulation and the review
and approval of land development proposals are among the most
Important functions of local governments in the State of Connecticut; and
WHEREAS, members of local administrative boards and commissions
such as the planning commission, zoning commission, joint planning and
zoning commission, zoning board of appeals, and conservation com-
missions consider and dispose of many important applications for permits,
variances and interpretations of local land use regulations; and
WHEREAS, local legislative bodies are authorized to use their delegated
authority under state law to adopt a wide variety of land use regulations,
controls and incentives to provide for the balanced and harmonious
developement of the community; and
WHEREAS, land owners, developers and leaders of local civic organi-
zations are regularly involved in testifying regarding matters pending
before these legislative and administrative bodies; and
WHEREAS, knowledge of the authority of local governments regarding
land use control and responsible decision-making regarding these
matters is important to the quality of life and future success of the
communities; and
WHEREAS, the Connecticut Land use leadership Alliance has established
an exemplary program of training and support for local officials, private
sector representatives and civic leaders in land use decision-making.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SELECT-
MEN OF THE TOWN OF STONINGTON:
THAT it supports the continuation and expansion of the Connecticut Land
Use Leadership Alliance (“LULA”) Training Program,
THAT it offers its official sponsorship of the training sessions conducted
Under by LULA, and
THAT it encourages other cities, towns and boroughs in Connecticut to
offer their support and sponsorship of these land use training programs
and to nominate local leaders for participation in these programs.
A motion was made by Mr. Balestracci, seconded by Mr. Brown and
voted unanimously to approve this resolution of support for this Land Use
Leadership Alliance Training Program.
(5) Discussion of 2007 Referendum Hours
Mr. Brown read a memo from Louise Brown & Terry Grimes, the
Registrars of Voters, requesting the BOS consider opening the voting polls
later in the day for the upcoming May 2007 referendum. Discussion
occurred and this item was tabled until the next BOS meeting.
(6) Bid Award/Public Address System
Mr. Brown read a memo from Jason Vincent, Director of Planning,
requesting a bid award to the lowest bidder for the Public Address
System. The low bidder is Independent Electronics & Communications of
Stonington, with a bid of $11,355.83. A motion was made by
Mr. Balestracci, seconded by Mr. Brown and voted unanimously to award
the low bidder the contract for the Public Address System.
(7) Stonington Green Road Acceptance
Mr. Brown read a memo from Joseph Bragaw, Director of Public Works,
recommending the approval of the Stonington Green Roadway with the
stipulation that the entire punch list of items identified in his memo
dated December 8, 2006 be completed by May 1, 2007. If the items have not been completed, the Town will proceed in hiring contractors to perform
the work and they will be paid using the monies from the $80, 000
performance bond posted by Mr. Ron O’Keefe, the applicant. A motion
was made by Mr. Balestracci, seconded by Mr. Brown and unanimously
voted to accept the Stonington Green Roadway with the above stip-
ulation.
(8) Acceptance of Pedestrian Easement
Mr. Brown read a memo from Keith Byrnes, Town Planner, requesting the
BOS approve the Pedestrian Access Easement on the property located
at 13 Palmer St., Pawcatuck. Assessor’s Map 4 Block 6 Lots 1 &13.
Zone DB-5. A motion was made by Mr. Balestracci, seconded by Mr.
Brown and voted unanimously to approve the Pedestrian Access Easement on the above mentioned property.
(9) Street Numbering
Mr. Brown read a memo from Joe Larkin, Planning & Zoning recom-
mending the following address assignments :
Map
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Block
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Lot
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Address
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127
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8
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5,6,7
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29 Wolcott Ave, Stonington, CT 06378
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139
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1
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13A
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31 Wolf Neck Rd., Stonington, CT 06378
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A motion was made by Mr. Balestracci, seconded by Mr. Brown and unan-
imously voted to approve Mr. Larkin’s street numbering assignments.
(10) Request an additional appropriation in the amount of $44,100 from
the Board of Finance to be applied toward the 10% Town match for
the $1,000,000 Department of Economic and Community Develop-
ment Grant (DECD) for the Senior Center addition to the Pawcatuck
Neighborhood Center
Mr. Brown read the above request. A motion was made by Mr.
Balestracci, seconded by Mr. Brown and voted unanimously to forward
this request to the Board of Finance.
(11) Request an additional appropriation in the amount of $55,900 from
the Board of Finance to be applied toward the 10% Town match for
the $1,000,000 DECD Grant for the Senior Center addition to the
Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center. This $55,900 request will be
reimbursed when the Housing Urban Development (HUD) program
revenue funds are paid back to the Town by the program recipients.
Mr. Brown read the above request. A motion was made by Mr.
Balestracci, seconded by Mr. Brown and voted unanimously to forward
this request to the Board of Finance.
(12) Request an additional appropriation in the amount of $200,000 from
the Board of Finance to be applied toward the $600,000 electrical
upgrade at the Town Dock in Stonington Borough.
These funds will be reimbursed by the Southern New England
Fishermen and Lobstermen’s Association (SNEFLA) over a period
of years to be determined by the Board of Finance.
Mr. Brown read the above request. A motion was made by Mr.
Balestracci, seconded by Mr. Brown and voted unanimously to forward
this request to the Board of Finance.
(13) Appointments/Reappointments
a. Commission on Aging
Mr. Brown read a letter from Betty Croteau requesting that she be
appointed to the Commission on Aging. A motion was made by
Mr. Balestracci, seconded by Mr. Brown and voted unanimously to
appoint Betty Croteau to the Commission on Aging.
b. Permanent Committee to Study the Needs and Uses of Town Public Buildings, Including Town Hall Facilities
No Action Taken
(14) Corrrespondence
a. Letter of resignation from John Gomes, Permanent Committee
to Study the Needs and Uses of Town Public Buildings, In-
cluding Town Hall Facilities
Mr. Brown read a letter of resignation from John Gomes from the
Permanent Committee….Facilities. A motion was made by Mr.
Balestracci, seconded by Mr. Brown and voted unanimously to
accept the resignation of Mr. Gomes. A thank you letter will be
written to Mr. Gomes.
b. Request permission for the use of streets during the Mystic
Outdoor Art Festival August 11& 12, 2007
Mr. Brown read a letter from Alexa Shelton, Events Director (MCC)
requesting permission to use the streets of East Main, Holmes,
Cottrell and a small portion of Willow St. and Jackson Ave. during
the 50th Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival. A motion was made by
Mr. Balestracci, seconded by Mr. Brown and voted unanimously to
approve the use of the above-mentioned streets during the Mystic
Outdoor Art Festival.
c. Request to be listed as “Friend of the Clock Tower” for the
“Borough Clock Fund II”
Mr. Brown read a letter from Betty Richards, asking if the Town of Stonington would like to be listed as a “Friend” of the
Borough Clock Fund II project to restore the Clock Tower
in Stonington Borough. A motion was made by Mr. Balestracci,
seconded by Mr. Brown and voted unanimously to add the
Town of Stonington to the list of supporters for the Borough Clock
Fund II.
(15) Old Business
None.
(16) New Business
None.
(17) Adjourn
There being no further business to come before the Board, the
regular meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Joanne Ramey
Executive Secretary
Selectmen's Office
Town of Stonington
Stonington, CT 06378
(860) 535-5050
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