 |
||
| Disclaimer.
Please note, these Minutes have yet to be approved. Check with the department
or Town Clerk for updated versions. |
||
|
BOARD
OF SELECTMEN MEETING
Philip Miller called the meeting to order at 4:40 pm. Approval of Agenda: Motion was made by Philip Miller to approve the Agenda. Norman Needleman seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes: Motion was made by Philip Miller to approve the July 18, 2007 Special Meeting Minutes. Norman Needleman seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried. Motion was made by Philip Miller to approve the August 1, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes. Norman Needleman seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried. Motion was made by Philip Miller to approve the August 16, 2007 Special Meeting Minutes. Norman Needleman seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried. Communications and Correspondence: Philip Miller reported that at the consumer electronics collection at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility on August 11 there were 1,051 cars of which Old Lyme had 307, which is attributed to their publicizing the event heavily. Essex had 99. Mr. Miller reported that it is recommended by Elections Enforcement that the two ordinance modifications-changing from two voting districts to one and the other regarding the terms of the Selectmen be put on hold until after the election. Selectman Vincent Pacileo arrived at 4:43 pm. Public Comment: None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Philip
Miller reported to the Board that
A. Strategic Plan for Ivoryton Center-Correspondence from the Planning Commission: Philip Miller read into the record correspondence from Carla Feroni, Chairman of the Planning Commission. "The Planning Commission is pursuing the development of a comprehensive strategic plan for Ivoryton Center. The purpose of the plan is to foster community and economic development in accordance with Essex's Plan of Conservation and Development while enhancing Ivoryton's architectural heritage and character. Elements of the plan will include village design criteria, environment, traffic flow and parking, and potential zoning changes in order to develop specific recommendations for improvements to the village center. It is the goal of the Planning Commission to complete the plan by September 2008. To accomplish our goal, the Planning Commission is organizing a sub-committee to guide the development of the strategic plan. The intent is to have a working sub-committee membership of twelve individuals who are committed to producing a viable plan for Ivoryton Center that both the resident and business communities will embrace. In addition to town Commissions representation, approximately six "at-large" community members with expertise in various areas will also participate in formulating the plan. The sub-committee will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month unless the majority of the sub-committee members decide otherwise. The first meeting of the sub-committee will be Thursday, October 25 at 7:30 pm in the Town Hall. The Planning Commission welcomes your active participation and is requesting that you forward to the Planning Commission, by October 1, the name of a representative of your Commission or organization who is interested in participating in developing the plan. Thank you for your continued efforts to work cooperatively with the Planning Commission to implement the Plan of Conservation and Development." There was discussion that twelve members might be too large of a group. Vincent Pacileo inquired as to how recommendations would be solicited for the six at-large members. Mr. Miller responded that he had been thinking of a few specific people based upon specific qualifications but that no real parameters for selection had been determined. Mr. Miller indicated that Mr. Pacileo should feel free to pass along to the Republican Town Committee for their recommendations. Mr. Pacileo suggested that the committee not be as many as 12 and suggested that 5 to 10 would be more appropriate. Mr. Miller stated that they were erring toward inclusion. Norman Needleman asked that Carla Feroni be contacted to suggest a smaller group make-up. B. Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan: Philip Miller reported that this Plan is the mechanism that gives Essex the ability to be eligible for Federal funds in the event of a Natural Disaster, and each Town should adopt a plan versus regional as it once was. Mr. Miller stated that the land use Commissions are up-to-speed and that there has not been any resistance to the Plan. Vincent Pacileo asked if the land use Commissions had the opportunity to review. Mr. Miller answered that if the Commissions have not directly their professional staff members. Mr. Miller also stated that Emergency Management Director Bill Buckridge had participated in putting the plan together. Norman Needleman asked if this was a housekeeping matter. Mr. Miller answered that it was. Motion was made by Vincent Pacileo to approve the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. Norman Needleman seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried.
A. Sinking Fund Request-Sanitary Waste Commission: Henry May, Chairman of the Sanitary Waste Commission reported to the Board that a Request for Proposal had been issued for the Proposed Improvements to the Bulky Waste Area to Relocate Brush, Storage and Chipping Operation and there have been thirteen responses so far. Sinking Funds have been allocated for the past two years totaling $40,000 for this purpose. Motion was made by Norman Needleman to recommend to the Board of Finance an appropriation not to exceed $40,000 for the purpose of Improvements to the Bulky Waste Area to Relocate Brush, Storage and Chipping Operations. Vincent Pacileo seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried. B. Appointments and Resignations Boards and Commissions: Motion was made by Philip Miller to accept the resignation of Richard Weiner from the Park and Recreation Commission. Norman Needleman seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried. Motion was made by Philip Miller to accept the resignation of August Pampel from the Planning Commission. Norman Needleman seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried. Motion was made by Philip Miller to appoint Jack Lima as a regular member of the Park and Recreation Commission, from alternate member. Norman Needleman seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried. It was noted that the appointment of Jack Lima as a regular member would require Town Meeting approval. C. Traffic Authority: Motion was made by Norman Needleman to enter Traffic Authority. Vincent Pacileo seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried. Resident Tony Cutone was in attendance at the meeting. He requested a crosswalk walk in front of the Ivoryton Post Office. Philip Miller stated that this is a State road and would require State approval. Norman Needleman stated his concern that if parking was legal on both sides of the street it potentially creates a hazard. Vincent Pacileo stated his concern that crosswalks usually connect two sidewalks and this is not the case at this location. Mr. Needleman indicated that he liked what Deep River did with the yellows signs across the street seems to work. Mr. Needleman suggested that perhaps the Post Office could provide a couple of signs for this area. Mr. Miller will speak to Director of Public Works David Caroline to make contact with the State. There was also discussion with regard to the request for the Turtle Crossing sign on Heron Pond Road. Mr. Miller indicated that the Turtle Crossing sign that had been installed on River Road had been stolen. Mr. Miller will request that Mr. Caroline install on Heron Pond Road. Motion was made by Norman Needleman to exit Traffic Authority. Vincent Pacileo seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried. D. United States Census Bureau: Philip Miller reported that we have received a request from the U.S. Census Bureau to participate in the LUCA (Local Update of Census Addresses) Program for the 2010 Census. It is estimated that the time required is approximately 100 to 1,500 hours. The burden of the workload will most likely fall to the Assessor's Office. Our participation will supply local knowledge to ensure a more accurate address list with resulting more accurate census information. There was discussion that participation would probably be beneficial to the Town, however, the consensus of the Board was to wait another month to determine the participation. E. Resolution Recognizing September as Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma Awareness: Resolution
Recognizing September as Leukemia,
SELECTMEN'S GENERAL DISCUSSION: Philip
Miller informed the Board he would be attending a meeting with regard
to some issues with the Estuary Transit District and that he will keep
the Board informed. Respectfully submitted, Cindy
Varricchio |
||