January 10, 2007
The Stonington Board of Selectmen held a regular meeting on this date at 7 p.m. at the Stonington Police Station. Present were First Selectman William S. Brown, Selectman Peter L. Balestracci and Selectman Stephen E. Bessette. 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 motion was made by Mr. Bessette, seconded by Mr. Balestracci and voted unanimously to accept the December 20, 2006 minutes as distributed.
(3) Comments from the Public
Paul Sartor, K-12 School Building Committee Chairman addressed the Board regarding the request from the K-12 School Building Committee for a $30,000 appropriation from the Finance Board to further study and develop options for improvements to the elementary and middle schools. Mr. Sartor also distributed to the Board a written update of the Stonington High School Building Committee prepared by Gilbane Construction Company.
Gail Shea, Pawcatuck had questions on the RFP for the new public address system, previous Selectmen minutes and the issue of
quorums pertaining to Town boards and commissions.
(4) Discussion of K-12 placePlaceTypeSchool PlaceTypeBuilding Committee Request
A motion was made by Mr. Brown and seconded by Mr. Bessette to request an appropriation of $30,000 from the Finance Board to study and develop options for improvements to the elementary and middle schools as stated in the original charge given this committee by the Town. Discussion occurred and the motion was passed unanimously.
(5) Acceptance of Drainage Easement
Mr. Brown read a memo from Jason Vincent, Director of Planning, asking to approve a drainage easement on subdivision Lots 2&3 on property located at 9 Castle Hill Rd., Pawcatuck, for maintenance of the roadway infiltration system. A motion was made Mr. Balestracci, seconded by Mr. Bessette and voted unanimously to accept the drainage easement for Lots 2&3 on the property located at 9 Castle Hill Rd., Pawcatuck.
(6) Correspondence
a. Mystic Irish Parade
Mr. Brown read a letter from the Mystic Irish Parade Foundation requesting permission to hold their 4th Annual Irish Parade on March 25, 2007. A motion was made by Mr. Bessette, seconded by Mr. Balestracci and unanimously voted to approve the Mystic Irish Parade to be held March 25, 2007.
(7) Appointments/Reappointments
a. Commission on Aging
Mr. Brown read a letter from David Schmidt asking to be reappointed to the Commission on Aging, for another three year term ending 12/31/09. A motion was made by Mr. Balestracci seconded by Mr. Bessette and voted unanimously to reappoint David Schmidt to another term on the Commission on Aging.
(8) Old Business – none.
(9) New Business – none.
(10) Adjourn.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the regular meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Joanne Ramey
Recording Secretary
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