SPECIAL MEETING
July 13, 2010
Present was Robert J. Garrity, James C. Lehan, James M. Tomaszewski, and Jack Hathaway, Town Administrator.
Also present was Remo R. Vito, DPW Director and Robert McGhee, DPW Superintendent.
Rob Garrity called the meeting to order at 3:08 p.m.
There was discussion on the PWED project. Butch updated the Board. He met with the State. Phase-in program. First, roadway system/parking. Second, the bridge.
If the grant is awarded in September, can be shovel ready in 120 days. Need to begin engineering on the bridge.
The Planning Board has $150-$200,000 mitigation monies from Stop & Shop. Will approach them to use the funds for engineering.
Discussed the unaccounted water loss. Reviewed the history of leaks from 2003. Fifteen to twenty houses still have leaks.
Regulations in place to allow us to terminate services to homes that ignore notification of leaks.
Jim Lehan moved to approve sending letters. Jim Tomaszewski seconded, and it was so voted.
Irrigation will be a topic for future discussion.
Discussed the easement on Myrtle/Miller Streets. Resident has not responded to letters. We may have to take the easement by eminent domain for public safety issue. The last letter was mailed April 11th.
Jim Tomaszewski moved to secure an appraisal for taking of sight easement. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted.
Discussed the sign for Bixby. It will be announced at our next meeting, and will set up a schedule to place the sign.
Discussed trash compactors. 300-500 mo. to finance.
Jim Lehan moved to go forward (2). Jim Tomaszewski seconded, and it was so voted.
There was discussion around trash bags rather than stickers. More study is needed. The Board should have public discussion at a meeting. If approved, implementation not to take place until FY’12.
Discussion continued on the access road through Bicentennial Park.
Jim Lehan moved to fully endorse the use of Bicentennial Park to construct an access road for the purposes of construction. Jim Tomaszewski seconded, and it was so voted.
At 5:30 p.m., being no further business, Jim Lehan moved to adjourn the meeting. Jim Tomaszewski seconded, and it was so voted.
This is a true and accurate report of the Special Meeting of July 13, 2010.
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James C. Lehan, Clerk
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