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EAST LYME BOARD OF SELECTMEN
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EAST LYME BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES
PRESENT: Paul Formica, Andrew McKirdy, Rose Ann Hardy, Pam Rowe.
ALSO PRESENT: Finance Director Anna Johnson, Director of Public Works.
Mr. Formica called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. and led the Pledge.
1c. Delegations Joe Mingo of 397 Boston Post Road noted he had stood before the Selectmen for several years complaining about the East Lyme Post Office. He added that he had urged prior First Selectmen to get things moving and now there is a young lady compiling a petition and he wished her luck. He said there was a restriction that the post office had to be north of the highway. He commented that this is a priority item due to the fact that it is so unsafe and needs to be relocated. In the future, he requested that the Board prioritize potential projects such as a new police station, new town hall, storage for the Board of Education, and a larger garage for the Public Works Department. We also need a better meeting facility.
Mr. Formica apologized for not reading Mr. Schultz’s letter into the record at the last meeting.
Mike Schulz of Lovers Lane noted his concern for Town departments charging residents 4.50 cents per page for copying. He believed this was too high. He also recommended that the Selectmen enact an Ordinance for the appointment or election of not more than three alternate members for the Board of Finance with a term of four years.
Mr. Wilson entered the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Bob Gadbois of 358 Boston Post Road commented that the Building Inspector and the State say we do not have to replace the bleachers and tonight there is a meeting from Kevin Seery saying that there is money available to do this replacement. He stressed that this was not true and the Board of Education had to stop and realize that times were tough and he urged the Selectmen to say no to this request.
Tom Kalal inquired about the status of his previously mentioned request for a historic demolition ordinance and a right to farm ordinance?
Mr. Mingo suggested that the Board of Selectmen write a letter to our State Representatives requesting a bill be submitted that municipalities be exempt from the 2% gross receipt tax on fuels.
1d. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting of March 19, 2008 Ms. Hardy noted the following corrections: Page 7 second line, strike the phrase “wouldn’t have to ask the Deputy to serve” Page 11, fifth line, replace the word “bleachers” for the word “they”
Page 11, three lines from bottom of first paragraph, Union – should also state Council #4.
Page 11, Ms. Hardy stated the statement about Charter Revision she made was incorrect. The minutes should read as follows: Ms. Hardy stated that taping of all meetings of Boards and Commissions should not be a task of Charter Revision but should be done by ordinance.
MOTION (1) Ms. Rowe moved to approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen meeting of March 19, 2008 as corrected.
Seconded by Mr. Wilson. Aye: Mr. Formica, Ms. Rowe, Ms. Hardy, Mr. Wilson. Nay: None. Abstain: Mr. McKirdy. Motion passed 4-0-1.
1e. Consent Calendar MOTION (2) Mr. Wilson moved to approve the Consent Calendar for the meeting of April 2, 2008 in the amount of $2114.79.
Seconded by Ms. Hardy. Motion passed 5-0.
2a. Discussion – Gym Floor Project Mr. Formica reviewed the letter dated March 11, 2008 from Board of Education Chair Kevin Seery regarding replacement of the bleachers while funds are available is the most prudent approach to take. The Board of Education was recommending that this project be moved forward and in order to utilize the money Bond Counsel would need to amend the language of the bond package to permit the use of the money for this purpose. He also reviewed (Attachment A) which is a summary report of EL High School projects. He stated that after the floor was completely finished, there would be approximately $200,000 left in the bond.
Ms. Hardy inquired about the purchase of sports jerseys?
Mr. Formica responded that there was a box of jerseys on the floor that got wet and were replaced.
Ms. Hardy inquired if we knew what the cost would be to modify these bleachers to meet ADA standards?
Mr. Formica stated he was not sure. He noted that we are able to lift the bleachers up, replace the floor and drop the bleachers down again and he was suggesting that this is what we do. This would get the gym back in working order in case there might be some inclement weather for graduation, it would allow a seating area.
Ms. Hardy stated that we need to ascertain that there is no safety factor involved here.
Mr. Formica commented that the school of thought is yes, there could be safety factors just as there has always been and are we more at risk now because now we have been made aware of it. Our Building Official claims that we do not need to do anything under code.
Mr. McKirdy inquired what positive is accomplished by replacing the bleachers?
Assistant Superintendent of Schools Paul Freeman was present and stated that when speaking about ADA compliance and accessibility to the bleachers, part of it has to do with people of limited mobility being able to walk up into the bleachers and to sit with everyone else. The bleachers at the Middle School have the defined walkway with the lower step height. Cut outs for wheelchair accessibility and the safety components such as the handrails in the walkways and the end caps. If new bleachers were added, all of this would be accomplished. The State was very clear in saying that we do not have to replace the bleachers, there is no requirement however, and they continued to say that we should replace the bleachers as being the right and prudent thing to do. The bleachers are out of compliance since 1977 and since this is a repair and not a renovation we can lift them up and repair underneath. It is the opinion of the Board of Education and the Administration that since we are doing the work and the dollars are available within the bond, it would be prudent to replace them at this time. This decision is for the Selectmen to make.
Mr. Wilson commented that this repair has never been identified on our long-range capital plan and he asked why we would fix something that is not broken. He added that Niantic Center has no way to get anyone who is handicapped into the gymnasium and has been that way since they built it. He agreed that we would not be revisiting this matter at all if it hadn’t rained that day. He said he would rather fix Niantic Center School to get them into compliance and put the bleachers at the High School into the Capital request program so that we could plan for it accordingly and that is why he will not support this.
Mr. McKirdy said in his opinion the Board of Education’s position was reasonable. The gymnasium has been there for 40 years and now has a new roof and soon a new floor. In effect, there has been almost a complete renovation of the gymnasium. We have 40-year-old bleachers to put back and at some point we will be told that we will have to make them compliant even though it is not required yet. He added they were taking advantage of a particular circumstance to update the gym for the next 40 years at this time. Why would we not want to make the gym handicapped access compliant when we have this opportunity at this time? The issue of gym access to Niantic Center School is also important but it is listed in the proposed long-range capital plan that we will be acting on shortly to be done in the coming year. He added that it seems appropriate and reasonable to at least give the Town the opportunity to decide if they want to make this resource code compliant.
Ms. Rowe stated these are two great points brought forward; some don’t want to spend more money in this economy and then there are those who believe now is the prudent time and there is available money that could be used in the bond package. She suggested that it be put forward to the Town voters and let them decide.
Ms. Hardy commented that at the Town Meeting, there was a lot of discussion on this vote and a good part of the public’s comment was that if the money is out there it will be used. The motion should be very specific in the motion and the motion was for the repair of the roof. If an insurance settlement is received out of this then there should be a discussion at that time for future replacement and dedicate the insurance money to that. We have just spent weeks discussing a number of things that we cannot afford and this is before us as a victim of circumstance. She said that this was over and above and could not support it at this time. She added that since she does not stand to benefit any more than any other taxpayer in this town and no more of a frequent user and it does not benefit her in her job, she will vote on this and she will vote no.
Mr. Formica inquired if the Board wanted to wait to see if there would be an insurance settlement before they decided? He inquired if it would make sense to send to Bond Counsel to amend the language of the bonding resolution and have another discussion.
MOTION (3) Mr. McKirdy moved to have the First Selectman request Bonding Counsel to prepare an amendment to the bonding resolution on the school roof to include the purchase and installation of new bleachers.
Seconded by Ms. Rowe.
Aye: Mr. Formica, Ms. Rowe, Mr. McKirdy. Nay: Ms. Hardy, Mr. Wilson. Motion 3-2.
2b. Special Appropriation Request $441,000 Public Works CNRE Mr. Formica reviewed the memorandum from Director of Public Works Giannattasio Move to approve and forward to the Board of Finance a special appropriation request from the Public Works CNRE for the purchase of one automated garbage truck and two dump trucks in the amount of $441,000. He added that the funding was already in the CNRE and this was required action to take out the money and purchase these items. He added that he hoped the purchase of this additional garbage truck would solve some of the problems of Saturday trash pick up in some neighborhoods.
Ms. Rowe inquired what happens to the older trucks?
Mr. Formica responded that they are sold at auction.
Ms. Johnson noted that any money received at auction could be put back into the CNRE.
Ms. Hardy inquired if the arms on the automated garbage trucks have been rebuilt? She also inquired if we have sufficient personnel to man the third truck or would this require additional personnel?
Mr. Giannattasio responded that we have adequate personnel to man this additional truck.
MOTION (4) Mr. McKirdy moved to approve and forward to the Board of Finance a special appropriation request in the amount of $441,000 from the Public Works CNRE for the purchase of one automated garbage truck and two dump trucks.
Seconded by Ms. Hardy. Motion passed 5-0.
2c. Special Appropriation Request - $250,000 Contingency Grant Mr. Formica reviewed the Contingency Grant Fund and the purchases that would be made.
MOTION (5) Ms. Hardy moved to appropriate the $250,000 Contingency Fund Grant in CNRE Fund 32 and forward to the Board of Finance for their approval as follows:
Seconded by Ms. Rowe. Motion passed 5-0.
2d. Budget Transfers Mr. Formica noted that this was a housekeeping item.
Ms. Hardy requested that in the future, the name of the Department be placed at the top of the form since they were not familiar with account numbers.
MOTION (6) Mr. McKirdy moved to ratify departmental transfers in the amount of $15,935.13 processed for fiscal year end June 30, 2008 and forward to the Board of Finance for their approval.
Seconded by Mr. Wilson. Motion passed 5-0.
2e. Approve Bonding Resolution - $1,355,000 – Town Wide Radio Upgrade Mr. Formica noted that this was the language received from Bond Counsel for the Town Wide Radio Upgrade package.
Ms. Johnson stated that the bonding resolution is authorizing us to spend the full amount.
MOTION (7) Mr. Wilson moved the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $1,355,000 for a Town Wide Radio System Upgrade and Authorizing the Issuance of $1,355,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuances Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose”, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby adopted and recommended for approval by the Board of Finance and the legal voters of the Town at Town Meeting.
Seconded by Mr. McKirdy. Motion passed 5-0.
2f. Sign Call – Special Town Meeting MOTION (8) Mr. McKirdy moved the following Call:
TOWN OF EAST LYME NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
Notice is hereby given of a Special Town Meeting to be held on Wednesday April 16, 2008 at the East Lyme Town Hall Upper Meeting Room at 7:00 p.m. to consider and take action on the following:
1. Special Appropriation $ 1,335,000 Town Wide Radio Upgrade –Bonding Resolution entitled Resolution Appropriating $1,355,000 for a Town Wide Radio System Upgrade and Authorizing the Issuance of $1,355,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof, the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose. 2. Special Appropriation of $250,000 to CNRE Public Safety CT OPM Grant to purchase Public Safety Items 3. Special Appropriation $441,000 from CNRE Public Works to purchase 1 Automated Garbage Truck ($219,000)and 2 Dump Trucks ($111,000 each)
Dated at East Lyme, CT this second day of April, 2008.
Seconded by Ms. Rowe. Motion passed 5-0.
3a. Appointments – Charter Revision Mr. Formica reviewed the list of recommended appointments for the Charter Revision Commission.
Mr. McKirdy stated that he would like to address the Charge first. He noted that the prior Charter Revision Commission had reviewed Item 1 and the voters had rejected it just a few years ago and he saw no real value in rehashing it.
1) Should Section 2.7.1 be revised to provide for: a) A four-year term for the First Selectman? b) Staggered four-year terms of office for the Board of Selectmen? c) A Board of Selectmen consisting of 6 Selectmen plus the First Selectman – total membership of the Board equaling 7?
The consensus of the Board was to delete Item 1.
Should Section 7.3 be revised to require that the Annual Town Budget be held for discussion purposes and moved to an automatic referendum?
Mr. Formica noted that Item 2 had been brought up and discussed a great deal and he was very much in favor of it. 2) Should Section 2.10 be amended to include the election of two alternate members for two-year terms for the Board of Finance? Ms. Hardy noted that Item 3 should allow for one alternate member for a two-year term. She added that Mr. Schulz had suggested three alternate members but she believed that was too many. She added that this is a very important board and if the members are elected they need to be there and we do not want a revolving table with different people sitting at different meetings.
3) Should Section 4.1.1 be revised to provide that within 30 days of taking office, the Board of Selectmen shall appoint as required in Sections 4.2 and 4.3 of this Charter, unless otherwise provided by ordinance, the members of all Boards and Officers authorized by this Chapter? Mr. Formica noted that presently, the Charter states within 15 days of taking office, the Board of Selectmen shall appoint members of all Boards and Officers while in reality, the Board does not act until the 16th day. He was suggesting the change to 30 days and then we would be compliant and the appointments would still take place at the Board’s second meeting in December. 4) Should Section 5.4 be deleted since the Town is now a member of Ledge Light Health District Ms. Hardy inquired what would happen if the Town decided to stop using Ledge Light?
Mr. McKirdy noted that the Town employs many who are not referenced in the Charter.
Ms. Hardy stated that the Commission has the right to review any items they choose in addition to those items that the Board charges them with. She inquired if there would be an Ex-Officio from this Board?
Mr. McKirdy responded that the First Selectman makes that appointment.
MOTION (9) Mr. McKirdy moved the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the East Lyme Board of Selectmen hereby appoints a Charter Revision Commission consisting of the following eleven (11) members: Michael J. Foley Steve McCue 37 Stone Ranch Road 8 Cypress Way East Lyme, CT Niantic, CT
Christopher J. Sanford Tony Attanasio 175 Upper Pattagansett Rd. 97 West Main Street East Lyme, CT Niantic, CT
Ron Rando Robert Tobin 194 Boston Post Road 313 Boston Post Road East Lyme, CT East Lyme, CT
Gregory Massad Leonard Goldberg 27 Webster Road 61 Hillcrest Road East Lyme, CT Niantic, CT
Carole H. Green Lawrence White 43 Seaview Avenue 76 Fairhaven Road Niantic, CT Niantic, CT
James Anderson 4 Mitchell Drive Niantic, CT
It was Further Resolved: that the Charter Revision Commission considers the following proposed amendments to the East Lyme Town Charter: 1. Should Section 7.3 be amended to require that the Annual Town Meeting be held for discussing the proposed Town Budget and, thereafter, that the proposed Town Budget be subject to an automatic referendum? 2. Should Section 2.10 be amended to include the election of one alternate member for a two-year term for the Board of Finance? 3. Should Section 4.1.1 be revised to provide that within 30 days of taking office, the Board of Selectmen shall appoint as required in Sections 4.2 and 4.3 of this Charter, unless otherwise provided by ordinance, the members of all Boards and Officers authorized by this Chapter? 4. Should Section 5.4 be deleted since the Town is now a member of Ledge Light Health District?
FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Charter Revision Commission shall submit its draft report to the East Lyme Town Clerk not later than July 1. 2009.
Seconded by Ms. Rowe. Motion passed 5-0.
3b. Discussion – 5 Year Capital Plan Mr. Formica noted that there would be another meeting of the Long Range Capital Plan Committee on April 9th and he would review it at our next meeting.
3c. Discussion – Amendments to Ordinance Prescribing Fees for Building Permits 3d. Discussion – Ordinance Establishing Fines for Violation of Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Regulations 3f. Discussion – Ordinance Establishing Fees for use of GIS Mr. Formica noted that all three of these items had been forwarded to Town Attorney to compile ordinance language and return it to the Board for review and to set a Public Hearing.
Mr. McKirdy suggested that the Conservation Commission members be requested to attend the public hearing when it was scheduled to answer questions and to hear input from the public.
3e. Discussion – Ordinance re: Waiver of Fees Mr. Formica noted that this item was being withdrawn
3g. Discussion – Separating of Inland Wetlands and Watercourses and Conservation Commission Mr. Formica stated that Town Attorney was presently drafting language for this item and when available, it would be sent to the Board for review.
3h. Discussion – Fuel and Energy Taskforce and Senior Tax Relief Study Mr. Formica stated he was hoping for a few more volunteers to serve on the Fuel and Energy Taskforce.
Ms. Hardy suggested that once formed, this subcommittee address the gross tax receipts for fuel that Mr. Mingo brought up.
4a. Ltr. Of 3/25/08 to M. Hammond re: Dodge Pond Status Mr. Formica noted his letter of 3/25/08 to Mark Hammond regarding the status of Dodge Pond and stated that he had not heard back as of yet.
4b. Ltr. Of 3/26/08 to BOS from Ambulance Association re: $200,000 donation to radio upgrade program Mr. Formica reviewed the donation letter from the Ambulance Association and thanked them for their continued generosity.
5a. Ex-Officio Mr. Wilson had no report.
Ms. Hardy had no report but inquired if someone could attend the Zoning Commission meeting the next evening since she was unable to attend.
Mr. Formica responded he would attend if able.
Mr. McKirdy had no report since he had been on vacation.
Ms. Rowe commented that she attended the Board of Education meeting on March 24th, which was at the Middle School. Mr. Buck had reviewed special education costs for in district and out of district students. Youth Services had met on the 19th and their big emphasis was on substance abuse. The Teen Council was extremely pleased with their Intern Program and was looking for businesses that might be interested in getting involved with the program.
5b. First Selectman’s Report Mr. Formica stated that he had attended the Council of Government meeting where they had discussed regional cooperative opportunities such as telephones where minutes could be bundled, fuel and electricity. There was also a meeting with Mayor Cavanaugh and First Selectman Steward to discuss matters of mutual interest. A meeting was held in Salem to discuss the Niantic River Watershed Plan, which DEP just finished. The next meeting is on April 7th. A part time building official was hired to help assist with residential inspections since Larry Stannard resigned. He attended the annual Flanders Fire Department Banquet and had a great night and we should all proud of the members and all that they do. A tour was taken of the Tourist Bureau hosted by Dick Waterman. He also viewed the Thomas Lee House and added that they are looking for volunteers. The Town had received an “exemplary performance” score from FEMA on the recent Millstone Drill evaluation. Not much is going on with the Route 11 Greenway Commission until the Federal decision comes in. He met with Tri Town folks regarding traffic concerns at Flanders Four Corners and also with Robyn Engel who was working on relocating the East Lyme Post Office due to safety reasons. A meeting was also held with a health insurance consultant to come up with different strategies to save money. There was a great guest speaker, Tom Kasprzak who spoke at the recent Department Heads meeting here at Town Hall. He gave a great talk about blessings, lessons and attitudes in the workplace. He said that the Board of Finance was reviewing the budgets and deliberations were to begin on April 4th. He congratulated Sgt. Master Crooks on his promotion adding that he would be sorry to see him go and noted that he had met with our Sergeants to discuss his replacement. He announced that April 16th would be National Start Walking Day in East Lyme, which is sponsored by the National Heart Association, and he was going to encourage town employees walking that day.
6. Public Comment Rich McFadden stated that what was good for one was good for all and commented on the inconsistency of following rules for permits for businesses in town. He added that the Zoning Public Hearing was not advertised correctly and that the sing at the Irish Pub was not legal. He inquired about neon signs and said that some businesses have them and others are not allowed to have them. He stressed that everyone should be treated the same.
Mike Schulz of Lovers Lane commented that there are a great deal of sandwich signs all over town and these are not legal and inquired why they are not removed?
MOTION (10) Mr. Wilson moved to adjourn the April 2, 2008 meeting of the East Lyme Board of Selectmen at 9:37 p.m.
Seconded by Ms. Rowe. Motion passed 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Darlene C. Stevens, Recording Secretary
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EAST LYME BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES
PRESENT: Paul Formica, Pam Rowe, Jack Hogan, Andrew McKirdy, Rob Wilson.
EXCUSED: Rose Ann Hardy.
ALSO PRESENT: Attorney O’Connell, Finance Director Anna Johnson.
Mr. Formica called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. and led the Pledge.
1b. Additional Agenda & Consent Calendar Items There were none.
1c. Delegations John Drabik of 18 Drabik Road commented that after 40 Industrial Park Road property was sold, no one knew where the money was. He said that Paul Formica followed the paper trail and then had to follow a verbal trail with retired Finance Director David Funke to find out where it was. He inquired how much more money is there that we don’t know about? He suggested reusing the bleachers at the High School and using the extra money to perform a forensic audit of the Town. He added that he would like to see an agenda item on this.
Barbara Johnston of 30 Seacrest Avenue stated that she was on the Senior Tax Benefit Committee and they had not wanted a 10-year residency requirement before a senior was eligible for the benefit. She added that she would have to be 75 years old in order to get it. She added that she did not understand about the bleachers and said that we should reuse them.
Joe Mingo of Boston Post Road commented about a recent article in the Hartford Courant and the Town of Canterbury. The Board of Selectmen had chastised a teacher for making comments at a meeting and the Court found that it was her constitutional right to say whatever she wanted at a meeting.
Bob Gadbois of 358 Boston Post Road supported the idea of a forensic audit. He added that replacing the bleachers was ridiculous. He commented that he believed the Board of Finance should have a right to comment on the amending motions for the bleachers.
John Drabik commented that the news coverage in this town is horrible. He added that there have been no articles on the budget and people want to know what is going on.
1d. Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting of April 2, 2008 Mr. Hogan noted a typographical error on Page 11, Section 6., third line: should read sign not sing.
M OTION (1) Ms. Rowe moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 2, 2008 as corrected.
Seconded by Mr. Wilson. Motion passed 5-0.
1e. Consent Calendar MOTION (2) Ms. Rowe moved to approve the Consent Calendar for the meeting of April 16, 2008 in the amount of $3674.81.
Seconded by Mr. Hogan. Motion passed 5-0.
2a. Water and Sewer Budget 2008 – 2009 Mr. Wilson inquired why there was no listing of the number of employees for the Sewer Department; only total salaries was listed.
Director of Public Works Mike Giannattasio commented that this was a budget format established years ago and they follow DPUC guidelines.
Mr. Formica commented that as Chair of the Water and Sewer Commission, perhaps he could review the potential of listing the number of employees and individual salaries like the other departments for next year.
2b. Amended Bonding Resolutions – HS Gym Floor Mr. Formica commented that these amended bonding resolutions would modify the resolutions for the school roof so that some of the remaining money could be used to replace the High School Gymnasium bleachers to make the ADA accessible. He said that this will be sent straight to Town Meeting for the people’s approval and does not need to be reviewed by Board of Finance since they reviewed and approved the amount of money being bonded originally. He added that the Board of Education was recommending replacement and therefore, the Board would be sending it on to Town Meeting for resolution.
Mr. Hogan noted he had a concern about spending the money but this funding could provide an upgrade that will last 40 years. He agreed that it should be sent to the public for a vote.
Mr. McKirdy agreed commenting that they have a new roof and a new floor with 40 year old bleachers that are not ADA accessible. He said that this is an opportunity to solve that problem. He stressed that the people should decide.
Ms. Rowe stated she was in favor of sending it to a Town Meeting for resolution.
Mr. Wilson stated he was against this and suggested that the money could be spent other places on other ADA issues (such as N iantic Center School Auditorium). He added that in 2011, they plan to put in a sprinkler system in the school gym so the room would not be code compliant even if this were approved.
MOTION (3) Mr. McKirdy moved to amend two bonding resolutions to provide for the purchase and installation of bleachers at the EL High School Gymnasium to Town Meeting on May 12, 2008:
RESOLUTION AMENDING A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $3,000,000 FOR THE PLANNING, DESIGN, ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,000,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION AND PENDING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE
RESOLVED:
Section 1. Section 1 of the resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $3,000,000 For The Planning, Design, Acquisition And Construction Of School Renovations And Improvements And Authorizing The Issuance Of $3,000,000 Bonds Of The Town To Meet Said Appropriation And Pending The Issuance Thereof The Making Of Temporary Borrowings For Such Purpose” adopted at a Special Town Meeting on June 13, 2005, and as amended at a Special Town Meeting on October 17, 2007 (as amended, the “Resolution”), is hereby further amended to expand the scope of the project to include the purchase of new bleachers for the gymnasium at East Lyme High School, thereby making said Section read as follows:
“Section 1. The sum of $3,000,000 is appropriated for the planning, design, acquisition and construction of school renovations and improvements consisting of (i) roof replacement, repair and replacement of floors, as needed, new air handling/conditioning equipment and distribution system, and the purchase of new bleachers for the gymnasium at East Lyme High School - $2,500,000, and (ii) new windows at L.B. Haynes Elementary School - $500,000, and for administrative, printing, financing and legal costs related thereto, said appropriation to be inclusive of any and all State grants-in-aid thereof.”
RESOLUTION AMENDING A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $1,900,000 FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT AT EAST LYME HIGH SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,900,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION AND PENDING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE
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