Minutes of the Stony Creek Association- Executive Board Meeting

A meeting of the Stony Creek Association Executive Board was called to order by President Peter Brainerd at the Willoughby Wallace Library at 7:40 P.M., Tuesday, January 4, 2000

Present: Peter Brainerd, President; Marvin Zimmerman, Vice President; Jake Greenvall, Tax Collector; Board Members: Dan Bullard, Sandra Fischer, Gordon Geballe, Dottie Leachman, John Opie, Judy Robison, Nina Smith, Jonathan Waters

Absent: David Bailey, Stan Fisher
Public: 1
A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to accept the minutes of the December 7, 1999 regular meeting as presented. Treasurer's Report: There was no treasurer's report as of December 31, 1999. Nina submitted the following list of unpaid bills as of December 31, 1999:
Bills:CL&P 28.06K & G Graphics (envelopes $30+postage $6.64) 36.64Sharon Lanza (minutes $65+postage $4.95) 69.95CT Interlocal 625.00 Total $ 759.65A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to pay the December bills as presented. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to pay the bill submitted by Kurt Ramshaw, in the amount of $35, for the Post Office weeding.
Tax Collector: Jake stated that there was nothing new to report.
Administration: No report per Gordon Geballe. Nina distributed the budget worksheets for the fiscal year 2000-2001. Peter suggested that the committee chairs look over the budget worksheet to complete and discuss it at the February meeting. Jake has moved the records up to the Coast Guard space. The room is about 10'x12' in area. There is a fireproof file cabinet.
Legal and Zoning: Marvin reported no new requests for variances. He provided an updateconcerning the house on Wheeler's Island. The extension was granted as there were a total of 11 letters sent. The owners will be presenting their request in February to the Connecticut Historical Commission. The Commission will then review it. A letter from the SCA, in support of the owners efforts to retain the unique qualities of the home, was sent to the property owner, Christine Svenningsen, to John W. Shannahan, Director of the Connecticut Historical Commission, and to Perry Smart, the Building Inspector of the Town of Branford (attached in file).
Police and Traffic: John Opie sent a letter to the Board of Police Commissioners (attached in file) regarding: (1) the request received from a resident of Wallace Road for a "No Parking" zone, at an intersection at the north end of Wallace Road as it intersects Thimble Islands Road; and (2) the request to relocate the parking sign to the end of the parking zone/yellow curb start point at the Post Office, to avoid any confusion. John also read a letter regarding a crosswalk. Jake had talked with John Mooney. A crosswalk across from the library would be dangerous. The safest place appears to be the corner of Sachem to the Memorial Triangle. People can see and sightlines are not compromised. Jake asked if John could get the Traffic Commission to talk with them on site. John will try to arrange this. Nina asked who put the buckle-up signage as you enter Stony Creek. No one knew. John will ask about it. Judy asked if there were any plans to upgrade the street signs. There are some that are terribly rusted. Jake mentioned that communities have put street signs high on top of the utility poles, using brackets. The First Selectman is looking into this. They would be put up at the Town's expense.
Maintenance: Peter has not heard from Stan. Peter read an itemized statement, submitted by DaRos Company Inc., per Stan's request (attached in file). It divided the estimate of $5,857.00 into three categories: Labor $4,320.00, Machine $712.00 and Material Costs $825.00. The estimate does not answer all the questions that were raised. A copy will be sent to Stan. No report about sidewalk survey.
Old Business: Nina asked about the wish list and repetitive list. John Opie had a list for Public Works regarding remedies for the slick ramp. John talked with the contractor to put it in. An epoxy would make it grittier, but it would still get slick. Grooving the ramp would allow ice to get in and pull it apart. None of the remedies seemed practical. John suggested we contract with someone to clean it regularly with a pressure washer to get the slime off every week or 10 days. This is estimated to take an hour at about $50 per hour from August through September. It would require a budget of approximately $300. Unk DaRos thought it was a reasonable solution. Sandra will send it along. John Opie also suggested that we start putting sand on the small beach near the boat ramp. This can be accomplished easily as we put sand on the large beach, we also put some sand on the small beach to re-build it. Sandra said that this is already budgeted and the main beach is in good shape.Sandra said that the dock area has bottles, papers, etc. that needs to be picked up on a regular basis. Sandra suggested that we contract it out as Ed Masotta is not going to take the responsibility for the dock. John Opie stated that a public hearing, concerning plans for the dock, will be scheduled in February. It will be publicized by Town Hall. The summer plans would consist of getting the necessary permits and construction may begin at the end of the season. Sandra will ask Unk about the repair of the stone walls.
New Business: None.On motion seconded and unanimously approved the meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M.Respectfully submitted,Sharon Lanza, SecretaryThe next meeting of the Executive Board of the Stony Creek Association will be held Tuesday, February 1, 2000 at 7:30 P.M. at the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library.

A meeting of the Stony Creek Association Executive Board was called to order by Vice President Marvin Zimmerman at the Willoughby Wallace Library at 7:34 P.M., Tuesday, February 1, 2000.

Present: Marvin Zimmerman, Vice President; David Bailey, Treasurer; Board Members: Dan Bullard, Sandra Fischer, Stan Fisher, Gordon Geballe, Dottie Leachman, John Opie, Judy Robison, Nina Smith, Jonathan Waters
Absent: Peter Brainerd, Jake Greenvall
Public: 1A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to accept the minutes of the January 4, 2000 regular meeting as presented with the following correction: page 1, line 14, "…(envelopes $30+postage $6.64)" should read "…(envelopes $30+duplication $6.64)."Treasurer's Report: David distributed and read the treasurer's report as of January 31, 2000. Cash and Total Equity equaled $33,967.87. David will adjust the envelopes account to a stationery account. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to file the Treasurer's Report for audit.The unpaid bills as of January 31, 2000:
Bills:CL&P $ 25.67Ferguson & McGuire (Board of Director's Ins.) 1,345.00Total $1, 370.67A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to pay the January bills as presented. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to pay the Secretary's bill for the January minutes up to the amount of $60.
Tax Collector: No report.
Administration: Gordon stated there was nothing new to report, but the budget information needed to be discussed. Stan will recommend putting money aside again this year for projects such as the sidewalks. The sidewalks will be reviewed by Stan after the snow has melted. Sandra reported that Unk is willing to look at the Madeira Park stone work. Stan will try to know by the next meeting whether we are going to include it in our current fiscal year or the next. It was again suggested that the committee chairs look over the budget worksheet to complete and discuss it at the March meeting.
Legal and Zoning: Marvin reported no new requests for variances.

Police and Traffic: John could not attend the meeting with the Police Commissioner. Nina and Dottie met with him on site. A diagonal crossing from West Point Rd. across to the library was considered the best place for sight lines. Marvin asked if they mentioned anything concerning "no parking" at the Wallace intersection. John said they had received the letter and the Police Commission will take it up at the next meeting. No follow-up yet on the new buckle-up sign.
Maintenance: Stan stated that the sidewalks could not be properly surveyed due to storms over the past few weeks. Jay and Robert at Cameron Construction have been very responsible. The snow has been removed quickly and the sidewalks sanded. Stan reported that he had previously requested schematics, etc. from the DaRos Company Inc., which were not included in the estimate discussed at the last meeting. Stan will get the information anyway, as he cannot talk to the town without the information.
Old Business: John Opie said the impression was given that the slime occurs by August and makes the ramp slick. Experience has shown that the slime should be cleaned as necessary for the summer season. Sandra reported that Unk said that the Town will pay for it. He also said that he would put some sand on the little beach to build it up. Unk also said he would speak to Ed Masotta again. Sandra suggested we add a few hundred dollars to youth groups to cover any cleaning not done.John Opie stated that a public hearing was held at the library on January 31^st, concerning plans for the town dock (minutes of meeting, overall plan, and survey response attached in file as submitted by John Opie). Unk Da Ros and Ed Masotta attended, as well as Tom Law and an associate from the Docko Co. There was a review of the history of the plan, discussion of dock rules, wooden pilings, questions about the space among floats, and a perimeter permit, which allows you to rearrange floats without applying for another permit. There was good input and more work to be done before a permit request. The cost of the project has not been determined yet. They are looking for State funding and grants, as 75% of the funding will be outside of the Town.The permitting process takes most of a year to go through. It could be expedited and by next fall, it could then go out to bid. Construction may happen by spring 2001. The actual design drawings and bid package will be done by the engineering firm. Visually, it is still rather T-shaped. The physical dock will be smaller than what is presently there. Marvin raised questions about the handicapped ramps. He thought we should push for 2 handicapped ramps. John Opie stated that it is not a requirement to have handicapped access, but we are including one.
New Business: Gordon reported that there had been no raise in the Secretary's remuneration in the past 8 to 9 years. He suggested the rate be increased from $10/hour to $12/hour as of February 1, 2000. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to increase the Secretary's remuneration from $10 per hour to $12 per hour starting February 1, 2000.On motion seconded and unanimously approved the meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M.Respectfully submitted,Sharon Lanza, SecretaryThe next meeting of the Executive Board of the Stony Creek Association will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2000 at 7:30 P.M. at the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library.

 

Minutes of the Stony Creek Association- Executive Board Meeting
March 7, 2000

A meeting of the Stony Creek Association Executive Board was called to order by President Peter Brainerd at the Willoughby Wallace Library at 7:40 P.M., Tuesday, March 7, 2000.
Present: Peter Brainerd, President; Jake Greenvall, Tax Collector; Board Members: Dan Bullard, Gordon Geballe, Dottie Leachman, John Opie, Judy Robison, Nina Smith, Jonathan Waters.
Absent: David Bailey, Sandra Fischer, Stan Fisher, Marvin Zimmerman
Public: 1A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to accept the minutes of the February 1, 2000 regular meeting as presented. Treasurer's Report: Nina distributed the treasurer's report as of February 29, 2000. Cash and Total Equity equaled $32,566.09. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to file the Treasurer's Report for audit.The unpaid bills as of February 29, 2000:
Bills:CL&P $ 21.85K & G Graphics (duplication) 6.82Sharon Lanza (minutes $54.00 + postage $4.95) 58.95Cameron Construction (snow removal) 1,667.50Total $1,755.12It was noted that of the $31,110 Total Budget, the year-to-date expenditures total $6,037.21. Nina stated the Cameron Construction bill, total $1,667.50, included two sandings of sidewalks and two snow removals. The charges were split with $1,192.50 posted to A/C#907 Snow Removal and $475.00 posted to A/C#908 Sidewalk Maint & Repair. As a note to David, the total of $1,667.50 should have been charged to A/C#907 Snow Removal. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to pay the February bills as presented.
Legal and Zoning: Peter, reporting for Marvin, that there were no new requests for variances.
Tax Collector: Jake sent out the warning notices to the 12 people for the tax liens. The liens will be imposed if the bills are not paid. It is a small percentage that remains uncollected.
Police and Traffic: John Opie has not yet received any feedback from the Police Commission concerning the "No Parking from Here to Corner" sign at the corner of Wallace Road or a crosswalk sign.
Maintenance: Peter talked with Stan who could not attend tonight's meeting. Stan submitted a letter to Peter to bring the board up-to-date. Peter read the following points from the letter. (1) A request to the Treasurer to pay the old bill from Cameron Construction and the new bill submitted (bills approved for payment above). (2) To Police and Traffic or Legal and Zoning, the Fire Department has again assembled a collection of derelict cars on School Street, in what is a public parking lot. Stan was given to understand that one of the vehicles has been there since the fall. He recalled the same situation arose last year, where cars were left there for months. In that instance, numerous requests were made to the Fire Department that the cars be removed, and those requests were ignored. The Fire Department's response was that they needed the titles, which had been lost, and the removal of the cars was a financial problem for them. The cars were then flatbedded off for about $25. Stan asked if a member could raise this issue with the Fire Department. Peter made 2 points. If the titles had been lost, they should not have taken cars without a title as they knew they could not dispose of the car without a title. Secondly, you can dispose of a car without a title, but to do so you have to jump through a few hoops with the State of Connecticut. You must wait for some 60 days for the process to happen to be assigned the right to dispose of the cars without a title. There is no reason for the SCA President to flatbed them off at $25. Dottie asked if the police had jurisdiction over them. Peter said that it is a zoning issue. The cars are on the premises, can be cited for a warning, which then involves a waiting period. Peter said that the process, for what is essentially an abandoned vehicle, is, through the State, a little bit complex and lengthy, but possible. John Opie asked if we could just have the car towed. Peter said that you then have to pay a towing charge and storage fees start immediately. If the towing company is not reimbursed for their towing and storage fees after a certain number of days, they can file papers with the State to declare the car as an abandoned motor vehicle. They then receive permission to scrap the vehicle. This is the same process as above and takes 30-60 days, so a total of 4-5 months is involved to scrap a vehicle. However, if you have a legal title, any salvage yard in the area will come and get it. They may actually pay you $25-50 for the vehicle. John Opie asked if the cars were still in the parking lot. Stan is upset that this is permitted to happen. Issue was then tabled for consideration. (3) For budget estimating, Stan would like to get cost figures from Cameron Construction for building benches in the Bayview Park gazebo. We could use the figures for budget purposes, and then design and plan next month. John Opie noted we should make sure the benches are properly designed for the human anatomy so that the benches are not uncomfortable. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to ask Jay Brown of Cameron Construction to submit a design and price for building benches in the Bayview Park gazebo for budget purposes.(4) Stan enclosed copies of Andy DaRos drawing plans for the chains and cost estimates. He gave copies to 1^st Selectman Unk DaRos this morning. Unk believed he could find money for this project in road beautification funds or LOCIP grants. He would not budget specifically for it as they are in the process of cost-cutting. Stan felt assured they would have some Town participation in this endeavor. The Town may even cover the whole project, but under the present state of the budget, Unk clearly cannot say when or how much can be allocated. Unk said that the estimate is similar to that submitted 15 years ago and therefore, very reasonable in cost.The Board may consider undertaking the half of the project concerning the boat ramp with its own funds and, at a later date, asking the Town for reimbursement and consideration for the second half of the project. Another option is to set aside some funds pending an agreement with the 1^st Selectman. Peter stated that we have funded for improvements for Madeira Park and beach area some 15 years ago. He believes it may still be in the budget for about $5,000, unless it was cut out. Stan said that, after further conversation with Unk, he did not think there was a good chance to have the project funded. Jake said the sidewalks had been previously discussed. Peter said they were, but not in conjunction with the beautification project. John Opie thought there is money specifically for streetscapes (ex. Damascus Road and Short Beach Road), which requires a sidewalk and sometimes, benches, which is exactly for that sort of thing. It might be worth pursuing with the Town. He did not know if we had tapped out our access to the funds for the next foreseeable future with the other projects. John agreed with Jake that the sidewalks are a priority. Gordon asked if anyone has designed the sidewalk. The sidewalk would have to be on the park property or the cars would be backed out too far in the street. John Opie said they would take the pole line to create a raised safety aisle going along the beach, stretching back behind the cars. Gordon said if it was already funded, we should do it, but if not, of all the things that need doing, people can presently walk, especially with the chain, through a whole park. There are presently sidewalks that are really in very sad shape and should be taken care of. Nina stated there is $3000 in Maintenance. Gordon stated the repair of the sidewalks should take a much higher priority.John Opie noted that there was an advantage to the sidewalks. With a low cost added, you could inbed conduits in them from one end to the other, which could handle all the communication cables. The Board had previously decided we could not afford to put the power lines underground as that is really a monumental task. The much easier project is to put the phone and TV cable lines underground. A question was raised as to how long a stretch would have to be done to make that worthwhile. The phone and cable lines are the most offensive for sight lines as the power lines are very far up the poles that remain. The communication lines are the lines that loop down into your view. The power lines are extremely expensive to put underground, as estimates had run close to $1 million due to all the requirements to bury them.Jake stated that if we put the chains and pillars at the Park, no one will see them as the cars are parked there. He suggested that the project be reconsidered. It was suggested that everyone take a look. No action will be taken this month. (5) Stan noted that concerning road repairs, Unk again advises, quite firmly, that the reconstruction of Leetes Island Road and Four Corners is going to happen, even if it means litigation. If it does need litigation, he doesn't see how the work could happen this year. There does seem to be a determination to succeed, and the most likely scenario is the water will be drained down to Rte. 146. Litigation would involve the property owner across the street.Peter personally doesn't see how any homeowner could litigate against the running of the sidewalk on the Town's legal parameters of the road, even if it infringed upon what he thinks is his. John Opie asked if the bigger issue is the disposal of the water. Peter said there is separate issue of the disposal of the water into the creek than runs down behind, from the old skating pond,, and out to the salt marsh. They had hoped to run the water down the north side of the intersection of Leetes Island Road and Route 146 where the road is so bad, by storm drain, and run it off to the wash behind Taken-for-Granite, then underneath the road and out across to said owner's property, away from anything, and down to the salt marsh. The owner also has an issue with taking the part, from the road edge, back from the old granite curbing, essentially, on that side of the road, to bring the road that way so that we can put a sidewalk on the other side, and continue the sidewalk from the crest of the hill all the way down to Four Corners. Gordon asked if we were ready with funds to do our half of the sidewalk. Considering they plan to litigate and eventually, it will be done, we should be ready to go with plans in place. This way we don't have to try to do a section now, and then, another sometime later. If we can move on the project, we'd like to move right away. John Opie stated there is a budget for the sidewalk fund. Peter said the necessary funds are pretty much in hand. Nina said there is about $4,000 in the sidewalk sinking fund. Stan suggests we carry forward any excess in the sinking fund and allocate at least $5,000 to the new budget as discussed in past meetings. Some of the work can be done this year. Cameron Construction would like to bid on some of these sidewalks. This had not been considered before as we had contracted with the same people as the Town as they had come up with the same rate. Jay said he could probably match the rate and do a better job. He would like the opportunity to do so.Peter reported the following estimates were received from DaRos Company Inc. for the Madeira Park project (attached in file):Estimate First Section $4,590.00Estimate Second Section $5,857.00Total $10,447.00Note: The first estimate is for the first part of columns from the launching ramp to the pipe and cement railing where the stone culvert crosses Thimble Islands Road. The second section covers the culvert to the beach.Dan stated that, since the second section may not have cars to block the view, we consider that part of the project separately. The possibility of doing the first section remains to prevent cars driving into the park while still allowing for maintenance access. For aesthetic purposes, Gordon said that we should consider doing some work on each side of the beach wall and the beach wall. It is right across from the church and there is no parking there. It is a spot frequently used for wedding photos, etc., and would have great visual impact as it would get rid of the awful cable. A 6-inch high raised sidewalk was also suggested there.John Opie received a request from a citizen that next year, when the sand barrels were put out, if one could be placed in and around the end of Buena Vista Road, and another at the corner of the sea side wall. If the road is slick, you could throw some sand on the road. The sidewalks are in shady areas and always end up full of ice. Any good samaritan could throw some sand down when it did ice up before the plowman came through. Peter will mention it to Stan. All the sidewalks have sunk there and so water collects, freezes there first and becomes slippery.Jake reported that the electrician is ready to do the new wiring of the spotlight at Veteran Park. The costs are $1,350 for the electrical work and about $380-400 for CL&P's end of it. John Opie said that we had pre-approved $1,000 for this and thought it might be a line item. Jake said we probably need to spend this next month. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000 for electrical work for the spotlight, replacement of electricity and new outlets for the Veteran Memorial Triangle. Once that is done, the last pole would come out. It was noted that it would be nice if the pole was removed by Memorial Day.Peter told Bruce to fix a light that had blown out as it was between meetings and the light had already been out a week or more. He has yet to receive a bill and will pay for it if it is not subsequently approved by the Board.
Old Business: Peter read the town dock improvements from the minutes of the public hearing that was held at the library on January 31^st, (minutes of this meeting handed out at the 2-1-00 SCA meeting and attached in file). John Opie has been working back and forth with committee members, Docko, and Unk. He thinks they have addressed all of the substantial issues with some alternatives. They will be meeting soon with Unk and hopefully get to the point that another public meeting will be set. John stated that there were some good points raised and good solutions to them. Space was an issue as was the fireboat dock with a ramp and float of their own. They had been scrambling over railings and going up and down ladders. The elevations on the Town's drawings were wrong, so the walkways would have been misplaced. The length and mounting points of the ramps have been addressed. If a second handicapped ramp were added, the float would have been pushed out so far that it would be dangerously close to the reef that sticks out from the point. A lot of good detail was presented.
Administration: Peter tabled the discussion of the budget to the next meeting due to low attendance and estimates still coming in for Madeira Park.
New Business: Peter reported that we received notification from the Branford Litter Committee that Spring Cleanup Day is Saturday, April 15^th from 9am to 12 noon at the Branford Green. Traditionally, though Stony Creek residents have participated individually in Branford's Cleanup Day, we have not done so as an organization. There is no plan at present to organize a clean up day for Stony Creek as we have a few months left to organize. It will be discussed at the next meeting.Peter read a letter from Jennifer Glass of 2 Buena Vista Road (attached in file). She is requesting permission to use Bayview Park on Saturday, April 29, 2000, to hold a birthday party for her daughter. The party would be held from 2-4 PM. She plans to have 2 ponies, provided by Pretty Ponies of Clinton, CT from 3-4 PM. She stated that she has permission from the Recreation Department, that Pretty Ponies is fully insured and proof of insurance would be sent directly to SCA, any children would be welcome coming to the park during the party, and the park will be thoroughly cleaned after the party. Peter said that the proof of insurance has not yet been received. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to grant Jennifer Glass use of Bayview Park from 2-4PM on April 29, 2000 to hold a birthday party as requested. Peter will call Jennifer to inform her of the Board's decision.Nina reported that the curb in front of the market becomes very slippery due to lack of drainage. Peter said that this is caused by a low spot at the end of Squaw Brook Road. Dottie said that this is also a recurring problem in front of 321 Thimble Islands Road. John Opie will write a letter to Ed Masotta about it as it presents a liability, and needs to be taken up with Public Works. Jerry Shaw requested that the SCA minutes be posted earlier, preferably within a week after the meeting. He is making available a copy of the minutes on a website at http://www.connix.com/~jcs. Dottie or Nina will ask Sharon if she could post the minutes earlier. Peter received the CIRMA liability book. Peter will sign the insert and return it to CIRMA.On motion seconded and unanimously approved the meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M.Respectfully submitted,Sharon Lanza, SecretaryThe next meeting of the Executive Board of the Stony Creek Association will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2000 at 7:30 P.M. at the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library.

Minutes of the Stony Creek Association- Executive Board Meeting
April 4, 2000

A meeting of the Stony Creek Association Executive Board was called to order by President Peter Brainerd at the Willoughby Wallace Library at 7:35 P.M., Tuesday, April 4, 2000.Present: Peter Brainerd, President; Marvin Zimmerman, Vice President; David Bailey, Treasurer; Jake Greenvall, Tax Collector; Board Members: Dan Bullard, Sandra Fischer, Stan Fisher, Dottie Leachman, John Opie, Judy Robison, Nina Smith
Absent: Gordon Geballe, Jonathan Waters
Public: 4A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to accept the minutes of the March 7, 2000 regular meeting as presented, with the following correction: page 2, line 12, "…for the SCA President" should be deleted and the sentence should read "There is no reason to flatbed them off at $25."Treasurer's Report: David distributed the treasurer's report as of March 31, 2000. Cash and Total Equity equaled $30,952.48. Total Income consisted of Tax Receipts of $130.24 and Interest of $11.27. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to file the Treasurer's Report for audit.The unpaid bills as of March 31, 2000:
Bills:CL&P $ 23.81CT Interlocal (General Liability) 622.00K & G Graphics (duplication) 48.64Sharon Lanza (minutes $84.00 + postage $4.95) 88.95Total $ 783.40It was noted that we pay for Bayview Park electric as it is the only town-owned park in the Town of Branford that is lit. John Opie will look into the policy of SCA paying for CL&P for Bayview Park as the policy may have changed.A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to pay the March bills as presented.
Legal and Zoning: Marvin reported that there were no new requests for variances.
Tax Collector: Jake stated that there are 6 outstanding tax bills. Jake will make phone calls this month. The liens will be imposed if the bills are not paid.

Police and Traffic: John Opie reported that the "No Parking from Here to Corner" sign at the corner of Wallace Road and Thimble Islands Road was installed. There is nothing new concerning the crosswalks. John wrote a letter to Ed Masotta (attached in file). The letter noted 2 perennial winter problem areas: first, in front of the Stony Creek Market where water puddles and second, an area to the south of #307 Thimble Islands Road, both creating hazardous conditions. Peter read the letter aloud. Stan stated that, as far as the cars are concerned, he suggested we write a letter to the Fire Dept., requesting that the cars be moved to the Dept. of Public Works. They could work on the cars there. John Opie asked that, instead of writing a letter, could someone talk to the Fire Dept. Jake will go and talk to someone about the cars in the parking lot. A resident asked about the stop sign at the end of Thimble Islands Road and Flying Point. He reported a piece of rust metal post is bent into the walkway. John Opie will look into it.
Maintenance: Stan gave Peter notes (attached in file) of a consensus of board members, who met at Madeira Park on March 31^st, to discuss the proposed fence installation. Peter read the notes. Jake thought that there would be a short-term and long-term plan from a committee. Sandra stated there would be a problem in taking away any parking spaces. Even regular-sized cars would stick out into the street. Only compact cars can now fit without nosing into the park. Peter doesn't see a design or plan for benches in the park. Nina said that there is a $3,000 budget item for park improvement. Judy asked what has to happen to get the blocks in place. Peter said there may be enough stone to do it. The granite curbing is to keep the cars out of the park.Nina suggested that we write a letter to the Town, first, asking them to install it. Peter said that it should come under the First Selectman's office, and he would pass/facilitate it to the appropriate parties. Jake stated that we need to decide what we want to do in total. We can then do certain things in increments by prioritizing areas. Dottie asked that if we take the cables down, what do we replace them with. Peter will touch base with Stan about the cables and the stone fence as well as other items. An overall plan will then be developed.The Maintenance Committee should meet, but leave the meetings open to other members who may have input. Peter will speak with Stan to schedule a meeting later in the month.No date has yet been set for street sweeping. The sand on the sidewalks can be swept into the street and the street-sweeper can sweep it up. Signs usually go up about 2 days in advance. The signs are for Thimble Islands Road and include the side streets.
Administration: Peter led the discussion of the budget. The 1999-2000 Budget Totals of $31,119.00 will have a slight net increase of $135 for the coming fiscal year. The 2000-2001 Budget Totals comes to $31,254.00. Everything remains the same except for the following 4 line items: lien fees of $150 decreased to $80; stationery of $0 increased to $100; election personnel stipend of $130 (40+40+50) increased to $160 (50+50+60); and election printing of $125 increased to $200. The Town pays for the flagpole electricity. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved the 2000-2001 Budget Total of $31,254.00.Old Business: John Opie reported that the Stony Creek Area Committee met again on March 9^th with the engineering firm (attached in file). They came up with solutions to all the issues raised at the hearing, satisfied all concerns that were addressable, cleaned up the drawing plans and sent them to the First Selectman's Office. They will then be sent to the State for approval. There is no longer a place for the dumpster as the walkway will be there. The dumpster will have to be moved. It gets filled up. John Opie suggested that we talk with Peg Hall, as this will have to be resolved, as well as the overflowing garbage bins at the beach. Sandra will talk to Peg. John had also reminded Ed Masotta about lining the parking spaces on the town dock and the striping of handicapped spots. Peter read a letter from the Stony Creek Granite Quarry Workers Celebration, thanking us for the SCA donation. They have completed their fundraising campaign.
New Business: None. On motion seconded and unanimously approved the meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.Respectfully submitted,Sharon Lanza, SecretaryThe next meeting of the Executive Board of the Stony Creek Association will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2000 at 7:30 P.M. at the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library.

A meeting of the Stony Creek Association Executive Board was called to order by John Opie at the Willoughby Wallace Library at 7:35 P.M., Tuesday, May 2, 2000.Present: David Bailey, Treasurer; Jake Greenvall, Tax Collector; Board Members: Dan Bullard, Sandra Fischer, Stan Fisher, Gordon Geballe, Dottie Leachman, John Opie, Judy Robison, Nina Smith, Jonathan Waters
Absent: Peter Brainerd, Marvin Zimmerman
Public: 3A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to accept the minutes of the April 4, 2000 regular meeting as presented.Treasurer's Report: David distributed the treasurer's report as of April 30, 2000. Cash and Total Equity equaled $30,180.22. Total Income consisted of Interest of $11.14 and Expenses of $783.40. The Year-to-Date Net Income is $4,516.46. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to file the Treasurer's Report for audit.The unpaid bills as of April 30, 2000:
Bills:CL&P $ 25.45New checks & envelopes 111.28Spin Electric: service for flagpole(Approved up to $2000) 1,702.97K & G Graphics (duplication) 8.00Sharon Lanza (minutes $72.00 + postage $4.95) 76.95Total $ 1,924.65 A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to pay the April bills as presented.
Legal and Zoning: John Opie reported that Marvin said there were no new requests for variances within the boundaries of Stony Creek. As local information only, Gary Trudeau, on Governors Island, has applied for variances. The house is non-conforming, and he plans to put in a widow's watch and a cupola. Marvin considers this a local area matter, and John Opie agrees, so Marvin recommends no action be taken. A question was raised about a gate being constructed at the end of Linden Point Road and whether it concerns town property. John Opie had looked at Town maps and Linden Point Road ends in private property, as does Long Point Road. Unk DaRos has been made aware and is looking into it.o
Tax Collector: Jake stated that there are 1, or possibly 2, outstanding tax bills that may have liens imposed if the bills are not paid.

Police and Traffic: John Opie did not see a piece of rusting metal post bent into the walkway at the stop sign at the end of Thimble Islands Road and Flying Point. He reported that the stop sign itself could be straightened up.
Maintenance: Stan said that a meeting for Madeira Park has been pushed back to next month. Jake found an old plan for the park that he passed on to John Opie, who will now pass it on to Stan. He had also hoped to have an estimate from Cameron Construction for the gazebo by tonight but does not have it yet. He will track it down as Cameron Construction has expressed an interest in the work for the gazebo. He will try to get it for next month's meeting so maybe it can go through this year's budget.West Point Road is going to be paved. The crosswalk painting will happen soon. Ed Masotta asked about our needs: crosswalks and yellow curbing. The police prefer signs but the Board prefers yellow curbing. John Opie will urge the Police Commission to give us yellow curbing. A list of sites for the crosswalks will be given to Ed Masotta. The painting of all the old crosswalks, plus a new one at the Library, should have been approved by the Police Commission. Both Jake and Sandra recommend that an additional crosswalk be painted at the other end of the beach. Presently, there is a crosswalk only at the end. Approximately 1 1/2 parking spaces are lost on each side of a crosswalk, but at the other end of the beach, the additional crosswalk does not have any affect on parking.Stan also spoke with Unk DaRos about these issues. The center line striping under the railroad bridge may be contracted out to someone else. John Opie will mention that to the Police Commission. There is still nothing to report on the Four Corners situation. It remains at a status quo, as no remedy has yet been determined. Stan will keep the Board up to date. He also talked with Ed Masotta about the sidewalk areas to repair, taking down the cabling, raising the sea wall (behind the beach with granite, etc.) to serve as a barrier, and something else along the edges. Stan will talk about drainage issues with him. Jake spoke with Unk DaRos about cleaning the fountain.Sandra talked with Peg Hall about moving the dumpster. Peg said she had it moved, and then it was moved back. Peg has asked that it be moved again. Gerard is going to practice steam cleaning the boat ramp. The Town is to do it. The street sweeper should come sometime after Monday, May 8^th. Wherever there is sand on the sidewalk, it should be swept into the street so the street-sweeper can sweep it up. The kids are not going to clean up the beach this year. Sandra recommends we pay for a one time clean sweep and then, let the Town pick up the rest of the time. The upkeep should be easier this way. The Earth Day group already did a cleanup. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved the payment of an amount not to exceed $200, to Ken Jasudowicz, for a one time cleanup of the beach area. Unk DaRos thought it was a good idea to dump sand on the left side of the boat ramp (as discussed at prior meetings). Sandra would like to see us use the sand there, as the main beach is okay. Sandra will speak to Alex about it. This will not affect sand delivered to the main beach next year as they fully expect to deliver sand each year to the beaches. She will also talk to him about the raking of the beach when he returns to town.Dan asked about the rocks in front of the beach. Sandra had talked to Unk DaRos. There is a lot of paperwork to be filled out by the Town of Branford, which is the property owner. Sandra will speak to Alex Paluzzi about the paperwork, as it should be generated from his department.
Administration: Gordon stated that we need to appoint a nominating committee as a report is due at next month's meeting. Gordon Geballe will chair the nominating committee, which will consist of the following board members: Dottie Leachman, Sandra Fischer, Dan Bullard, and Nina Smith. The nominating committee will meet Monday, May 8^th, at 7:30 PM at Gordon's house. Nina will get the voters list. Everyone should submit names. Anyone interested in running for the Association should contact the Chairman of the Nominating Committee, Gordon Geballe. Peter will write the President's Letter, which will be sent in June. Nina will do the legal notices for the special meeting, annual notices and engage the election moderator. A progress report of the nominating committee will be made at the next regular meeting on June 5^th, and the Special Meeting date should be scheduled for June 26^th. Nina checked with the Library to see if that day is available on the calendar. After the Special Meeting, the ballots are printed up. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to solicit nominations for the Executive Board for the coming year. Election Day is set for July 10^th. The first meeting of the new Executive Board will be July 11^th. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to hold the Special Meeting on June 26^th.Sandra will remind the Recreation Department to install the buoys.
Old Business: John Opie looked into the policy of SCA paying CL&P for lights in Bayview Park. The Town has changed its policy. It was noted that Veterans Park is lit and the Town of Branford pays for it. Since the bill is so small and we retain control over the lights, it was agreed to make no changes and keep the arrangement the same. John will again speak to Ed Masotta about lining the parking spaces on the town dock and the striping of handicapped spots. The Dock plans have been submitted to Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Corps of Engineers. This process takes 6 months to a year.
New Business: None. On motion seconded and unanimously approved the meeting adjourned at 8:33 P.M.Respectfully submitted,Sharon Lanza, SecretaryThe next meeting of the Executive Board of the Stony Creek Association will be held Tuesday, June 5, 2000 at 7:30 P.M. at the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library.

Minutes of the Stony Creek Association- Executive Board Meeting
June 6, 2000

A meeting of the Stony Creek Association Executive Board was called to order by President Peter Brainerd at the Willoughby Wallace Library at 7:40 P.M., Tuesday, June 6, 2000.
Present: Peter Brainerd, President; Marvin Zimmerman, Vice President; David Bailey, Treasurer; Jake Greenvall, Tax Collector; Board Members: Dan Bullard, Sandra Fischer, Stan Fisher, Dottie Leachman, John Opie, Judy Robison, Nina Smith
Absent: Gordon Geballe, Jonathan Waters
Public: 3A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to accept the minutes of the May 2, 2000 regular meeting as presented with the following corrections: page 2, line 41, should read "Dan asked about the rocks in the water at the beach."Treasurer's Report: David distributed the treasurer's report as of May 31, 2000. Cash and Total Equity equaled $28,265.27. Liabilities were $0.00. Total Income was $0.00 and Expenses of $1,924.65. The Year-to-Date Tax Receipts total $12,981.41, Total Expenses total $10,500.38, and Net Income totals $2,601.51. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to file the Treasurer's Report for audit.The unpaid bills as of May 31, 2000:
Bills:CL&P $26.12K & G Graphics (duplication) 6.04Jake Greenvall (Tax Collector $550, Lien Fees $30,Expansion, Concrete & Electric Service $33.10, andLock $21.16) 634.26Sharon Lanza (minutes $66.00 + postage $4.95) 70.95Total $ 737.37 A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to pay the May bills as presented. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to pay up to $178 to Nina Smith for envelopes and postage.
Legal and Zoning: Marvin reported that there were 3 new requests for variances.[1] 299 Thimble Islands Road: They would like to raise the garage from 12 to 20 feet to create a storage area above it. It is a sideline issue.[2] Wheelers Island: The State Historical Commission has not required that the house be redone, but will allow it to be demolished. The house will be rebuilt very similar to the one that is now there.[3] 27 Long Point Road: The only request of any question is here. A sideline variance and a rear line variance request to put a one-story addition, consisting of a bedroom and bath, to create a one-story access. The lot totals 22,000 sq.ft., which is plenty adequate as the requirement is 15,000 sq.ft. It is the placement of the house that makes it difficult for them. Also, they will be installing a pool for laps. The husband of the owner has suffered a stroke, hence the request to create the one-story addition, to eliminate his use of stairs. The property is non-conforming as it exists, and this extends the non-conforming use. Since it is an adequate lot, Marvin suggested no action be taken. The Board agreed.
Tax Collector: Jake stated that there are 2 outstanding property tax bills. The total due is $54.36. Liens were placed today.

Police and Traffic: John Opie reported that he called Ed Masotta about the line painting and crosswalks. He also talked with him about the additional crosswalk requested at the other end of the beach. Dan reported that, on Sunday, cars were parked on either side of the launching ramp at an angle. The access to the boat ramp was blocked. The no parking sign was stolen. Peter said that there are no more cars left in the public parking lot by the firehouse.
Maintenance: Sandra reported the following items. The sand was put at the beach by the boat ramp. The buoys are in. The dumpster is where she wanted it to be. It will be emptied twice a week or everyday during the week as needed. Monday and Thursday are the routine collection days, starting in July. Sandra will see if they can start now. Jay has an unlocked overflow bin for garbage cans, which is emptied at least twice a week. The enclosures are in bad shape. It was suggested that maybe we could get the mesh kind with an insert. Problem seems to be the seagulls getting into the trash rather than people not using the cans. We could repair them again, but they are really falling apart. Sandra suggested that we get new, more effective cans that seagulls cannot get into. Stan will check to see what Clinton is using. Sandra will also collect information. We can get a water fountain (bubbler) at Bayview Park. Alex will put one in. Sandra suggested a piece of granite, which would run about $250, as a base. The Town will pay for the fountain and the installation. The water service is right by the new park sign. As long as we give the specs, they will follow them. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved the payment by the SCA Board, of an amount not to exceed $300, to provide the granite base for the fountain.Sandra will try to get a cleanup organized. Dan reported that the dumpster is overflowing by the weekend. Sandra said pickups are only during the weekdays. Stan has a quote for the gazebo in Bayview Park from Cameron Construction. The material and labor cost would be $2500. This is for 6 wooden benches. The gazebo has six sides for benches and 2 sides are open. The wooden benches will be over 40" high in back (the standard is 36") and about 7 feet long. Stan suggested, that if they present a proposal and it is approved, they should do it at the first opportunity they can. Stan said that the price is reasonable for the amount of work. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved the payment of up to $2500 to Cameron Construction for the installation of benches in the Bayview Park gazebo.Peter reported that there are 2 concrete ended benches sitting in front of his shop. They need some wood, paint, etc. but not much to fix with rods to make them reusable. They can then be placed anywhere. Also, one bench needs a slat replaced in Madeira Park. Stan will look into it.
Administration: Nina reported on the coming election. Nina sent out the legal notices and has the moderator. There are 6 or 7 new nominees. Gordon Geballe will not be running again. John Waters will be asked if he will be running again. All other present board members are running, giving a total of about 17 in all. Peter will get the President's Letter out. The Special Meeting is Monday, June 26^th at 7:30 PM. The Annual Meeting/Election is Monday, July 10^th from 5-8 PM at the Stony Creek Firehouse.
Old Business: Peter received 2 different concerned citizens reports of lights being on at Bayview Park at 2 AM and loud playing of basketball. Peter investigated. The hasp is now missing from the lightbox. It was removed, with a crowbar or some tool, and the timer was bypassed, so someone could get at the lights at anytime. Peter took the removed padlock. Peter had an idea for a door, welded with a slot in the door for the padlock. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved the payment of up to $50 to Peter Brainerd to repair the box.
New Business: A bitter complaint was received by Peter from 2 residents. A bus was so big that it couldn't turn around so it went up the wrong way up the street. A bus was parked at the beach in the "No Parking" zone. Both bus drivers were nasty when approached by the concerned citizens. Peter told them to call the police. The citizen said the bus driver told him that the police had already come by twice and did not do anything. Dottie will call to ask the police that if a citizen gets the license and bus company of the offending vehicle, would the police then call the bus company. Sandra saw a loose piling on the commercial dock, making cars stick out. The piling needs to be set. It was reported that this is in progress. Sandra also reported that we almost had a skateboard facility here. Since she does not think that would work here, she advises residents to keep their ears open to any plans to locate a skateboard facility here.Judy asked if there was another location that the kayaks could launch from, for example, just beyond the trolley bridge, using the parking at the ballpark. John Opie said that restoration work is to be done in the marsh between the 2 bridges. A launch for the kayaks may be rolled into this project. A hand launch ramp would be built to relieve the parking off the beach. Stan will explain this to the guy running the kayak business. John will talk to Unk about a kayak boat launch off the trolley trail and parking at the ballfield. This would be an inexpensive solution. Peter will also look into it.Peter passed on the original plans for Madeira Park to Judy for review. John Opie mentioned where the old curbstones are buried. They could be raised and used from the launch ramp over to the concrete abutment over the creek, instead of using posts and chains as planned. Stan said that it had been an idea to use the old curbstones, raised on a gravel bed. They are probably 3-4 feet tall and 8-10 inches wide. It could be coordinated with the Dept. of Public Works so a gravel sidewalk could be done at the same time. John will continue pursuing the technical part regarding the phone company engineers and cable TV conduits to be put in the ground. This is to get rid of communication cables that hang low. Also, he will check with CL&P to see if they are putting in new poles. This is to be done as a plan. Stan will look into just moving the stones, working as part of an overall plan. A citizen reported to the Police Chief that a congregation of kids appears at night in the beach gazebo and the triangle, and that there is underage drinking. Dottie will call and a general awareness complaint to the police will be made. Any concerned citizen should call the police if they notice any suspicious activity.On motion seconded and unanimously approved the meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M.Respectfully submitted,Sharon Lanza, SecretaryThe next meeting of the Executive Board of the Stony Creek Association will be held Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 7:30 P.M. at the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library.

Minutes of the Stony Creek Association- Executive Board Meeting
July 11, 2000

A meeting of the Stony Creek Association Executive Board was called to order by President Peter Brainerd at the Willoughby Wallace Library at 7:38 P.M., Tuesday, July 11, 2000.

Present: Peter Brainerd, President; Marvin Zimmerman, Vice President; Jake Greenvall, Tax Collector; Board Members: Dan Bullard, Sandra Fischer, Linda Meyer, John Opie, Nina Smith, Jonathan Waters
Absent: David Bailey, Stan Fisher, Dottie Leachman, Judy Robison
Public: 1A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to accept the minutes of the June 26, 2000 special meeting as presented with the following corrections: the words "Executive Board" should be removed from the heading and the heading should read "Minutes of the Stony Creek Association- Special Meeting."Peter welcomed new Board member, Linda Meyer. He reported that many people don't know the people who are running for the Board. He suggested that the Nominating Committee get a list of names, a picture, and a brief bio together for the next election. This may be sent with the President's Letter, as a possibility. Now the President's Letter goes out before the Special Meeting to provide adequate notice. The voter turnout was 88 this year. The problem appears to be anonymity. The election date is set as the first Monday after the first Wednesday in July, and the Special Meeting is set from that date as notice of the election. Marvin suggested that the Special Meeting date be moved up to allow time for a package to be put together. Nina will work on a prototype of pamphlet with squares for photos and a short bio for each name on the list. Election: A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to elect Marvin Zimmerman as Vice President. Election results of July 10, 2000 are as follows (detail attached in file):
President: Peter Brainerd
Vice President: Marvin Zimmerman
Treasurer: David Bailey
Tax Collector: Jake Greenvall
Auditors: Thomas Brainerd, Charles Torre
2000-2001 Executive Board Members:Dan Bullard, Sandra Fischer, Stan Fisher, Dottie Leachman, Linda Meyer, John Opie, Judy Robison, Nina Smith, Jonathan Waters, Marvin ZimmermanA total of 88 voters cast their ballots this year. The turnout was lower than past years.
Committee Assignments 1999-2000:
Administration: Nina Smith (Chairman), Dottie Leachman, Linda Meyer, Marvin Zimmerman
Legal & Zoning: Marvin Zimmerman (Chairman), Dan Bullard, Dottie Leachman, Linda Meyer, Nina Smith
Police & Traffic: Dan Bullard (Chairman), Stan Fisher, John Opie, Jonathan Waters. Maintenance: Stan Fisher (Chairman), Sandra Fischer, John Opie, Judy Robison, Jonathan WatersThe Maintenance Committee will break up areas of responsibility to help out Stan.
Treasurer's Report: Nina distributed an internal draft of the treasurer's report as of June 30, 2000. Amounts discussed are subject to change. Nina spotted an error in A/C# 882- Flags and Halyards $1,724.12. The treasurer's report has not gone to the auditors yet. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to hold approval until the final Treasurer's Report is submitted. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to add to the board calendar in June, a note that the Treasurer needs to submit the year-end treasurer's report in time for the completion of the audit of the records by the election.The unpaid bills as of June 30, 2000:
Bills:K & G Graphics (printing election ballots) $ 9.00K & G Graphics (duplication-minutes) 10.68K & G Graphics (printing-other) 74.00 K & G Graphics $ 93.68Election Workers: (Kathy DaRos $40, Janice Cooke $40, And Virginia Gable $50) $ 130.00 Sharon Lanza (minutes $120.00 + postage $9.90) 129.90 Total $ 353.58 A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to pay the June bills as presented.
Legal and Zoning: Marvin reported that there were no new requests for variances.
Tax Collector: Jake reported that 2 outstanding tax liens have been placed for a total of $58.63. The new budget is $31,254.00. The amount that is needed to be raised this year is approximately $13,300. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to set the mill rate at .2 mills. The mill rate remains unchanged from the previous year. Jake will bring a tax book, to be signed by the Board members, at the next meeting. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to allocate $4,250 from the current funds to the Sidewalk Sinking Fund.
Police and Traffic: John Opie reported that, on the Sunday before July 4^th, it was a parking disaster on Thimble Islands Road. The "No Parking" signs on the south part, between Long Point and Linden Point were removed. The signs were replaced with too many signs, extending the "No Parking" ban past Long Point to the end of the street. They were asked to remove the extra new signs. They removed only the sign itself, and left the green poles from Long Point on. They also removed the no parking sign from the telephone pole on the curve leading to LaVassa Terrace. A "No Parking Between Signs" from the pole before the curb to LaVassa Terrace is suggested. John Opie will call the Police Commission. He will also report the missing stop sign at Buena Vista and the 15-minute parking sign at the post office needs to be replaced.Nina reported that you can not see the lines for diagonal parking at Madeira Park. The lines need painting. John Opie said that he doesn't think the lines will be painted until after Labor Day. You have to place emergency no parking signs, which they can't do in mid-summer. They should be able to get the crosswalks painted this summer. Peter reported that the lights are fixed to stop vandals in Bayview Park.
Maintenance: Sandra reported the following items. The beach is going very well. There is only one lifeguard, as they don't have enough kids to staff. Garbage collection seems to be going okay. They are trying to get a pad for the dumpster at the dock. The fountain for Bayview Park has been cut, the Water Co. said it's fine, and it just has to be installed. It is 75% done. She took an inventory of the current garbage pails: 1 at launching ramp, 1 at Bayview Park, 2 at the beach, 1 at the Post Office and maybe one more. The Rec Department will supply 2 garbage pails at Bayview Park. These will be the mesh kind. This will be a good trial. Sandra said that we will need a third in back eventually. This leaves 4 for the SCA to do. All existing garbage pails need major repairs. Sandra presented her research. The garbage pails used uptown cost $1600 a piece. Sandra found pails ranging in price from $100 to $600. The ones at the lower end of the scale are not good as the sea gulls can get in and they don't hold up very well. She narrowed it down to 4 different cans and distributed the information. After much discussion, it was decided to try the Newport model #S42 in forest green. Sandra will ask about shipping time. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved the purchase of two Model#S42 garbage pails in forest green. Jake suggested cabling the new cans anyway, despite their 250-lb. weight. Sandra also suggested getting a partner for recycling containers with a dome top or small opening in the lid just for cans, instead of the blue box. Sandra will try to see about the repair of the current pails. Peter asked if there was any news about Cameron Construction and the benches in the gazebo.
Administration: Nina posted the results of the election. Jake said that someone should call Charles Torre, the auditor. Nina had spoken to Charles. He said that he has not been contacted by David. David is away. Charles will call David if he doesn't hear anything soon. The auditor should be contacting the Treasurer if they are not getting the information.Old Business: Peter received a call from Tom Colville. Tom said that the weeds are out of hand at the post office, and he may just put in concrete. He has rented the parking lot. Nina thought that Kurt Remshaw was doing it. Peter will contact Kurt. If not available, he will ask Gail Ferris if she would be interested in taking over the job. A question was raised as to when the lease on the property expires.
New Business: Nina distributed an anti-Semitic pamphlet that was broke to her attention by Dottie. It appears this has been put in residents' mailboxes or left in driveways across Stony Creek. Dottie will bring a copy to the police. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved that the Board is appalled and finds this conduct deplorable. Residents receiving like material should report it to the police and/or post office. Nina read an e-mail from a resident suggesting a pre-election party, a welcome wagon for new residents, and publishing of board members e-mail addresses. Peter noted that pre-election parties have not been attended in the past, and that more people are reached with the mailings.It was brought to the attention of the Board that a private website has been posting a version of the Board minutes that have been modified, effectively editorializing them. There was no disclosure that the minutes, which are a public document, had been changed. Marvin will call with the concerns of the Board, and request that the minutes be posted without change or alteration.On motion seconded and unanimously approved the meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M.Respectfully submitted,Sharon Lanza, SecretaryThe next meeting of the Executive Board of the Stony Creek Association will be held Tuesday, August 1, 2000 at 7:30 P.M. at the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library.

Minutes of the Stony Creek Association- Executive Board Meeting
August 1, 2000

A meeting of the Stony Creek Association Executive Board was called to order by President Peter Brainerd at the Willoughby Wallace Library at 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, August 1, 2000.
Present: Peter Brainerd, President; Marvin Zimmerman, Vice President; David Bailey, Treasurer; Jake Greenvall, Tax Collector; Board Members: Dan Bullard, Sandra Fischer, Stan Fisher, Dottie Leachman, Linda Meyer, John Opie, Nina Smith
Absent: Judy Robison, Jonathan Waters
Public: 1A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to accept the minutes of the July 11, 2000 meeting as presented with the following corrections: page 3, line 34, the word "broke" should be replaced with "brought."Treasurer's Report: David distributed the treasurer's report as of July 31, 2000. A 3.69%, 6-month CD, in the approximate amount of $19,000, would be coming due. The next maturity date would be 2/28/01. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to rollover the CD. The amount of $4,250 will be moved from the current funds to the Sidewalk Sinking Fund (see 7/11/00 meeting). The Profit & Loss Statement shows $1,402.00 in A/C# 899 - Miscellaneous. This will be reclassified into Maintenance of Parks. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to file the Treasurer's Report for audit.The unpaid bills as of July 31, 2000:
Bills:CL&P $ 56.11CT Interlocal 102.00Jake Greenvall 169.50Postmaster (box rental) 44.00Shoreline News (notice of annual meeting) 37.64 K & G Graphics (duplication) 40.00Sharon Lanza (minutes $114.00 + postage $4.95) 118.95Total $ 568.20 A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to pay the July bills as presented.David and Charles Torre are in touch. Nina called about the Halyards.
Tax Collector: Jake reported that the tax receipts are coming in well.
Legal and Zoning: Marvin reported that there were no new requests for variances.

Police and Traffic: Dan and John Opie reported that crosswalks were painted as well as some parking spaces. The second handicap space was not done. We did not get a second crosswalk at the beach. John Opie talked to Ed about it. Stan stated that, several meetings ago, the issue of kids congregating was brought up. The police came as requested. The consequence was that kids, who have lived in Stony Creek all their lives, were thrown out of the park. One teenage girl was sitting in a gazebo and was asked to leave. Residents have seen the patrols. There should be no problem as long as they're quiet. Dottie has been in touch with Watchful Eye. John Opie reported that public works have not removed the green poles. He talked about the missing street signs. They have been removed all over Branford as well as Stony Creek.
Maintenance: Sandra reported the following items. The baseball backstop has been fixed in West Point Park. The new water fountain has been put in at Bayview Park. This was done thanks to Rick Atkinson who provided the granite base, Nick Fischer who did the excavation work, and Jim Collopy Jr. who did the plumbing. It will take 8-10 weeks (estimated date 9/15/00) to get the 3 garbage cans from the Rec Dept. as well as the new ones ordered by the SCA. The backstop at Bayview Park may be painted or replaced. The Porto-potties are now being cleaned 2-3 times per week. The big sign, that everyone seemed to object to, was removed. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to pay Addison Cooke up to $250 to repair all the remaining garbage pails and encasements.There seems to be a small problem with weekend collection by the dock; so there was a tremendous overflow. Peg will try to work it out. Sandra said to call Peg Hall if you see it overflowing. The concrete pad at the dock has not been put in due to weather conditions. Regarding the benches and gazebo at Bayview Park, Stan said that we ordered the contract but did not specify time. Stan will speak to Jay Cameron about a time frame. The benches in Madeira Park are part of the job with Jay. Sandra suggested using Addison Cooke for small carpentry jobs in the future.Again, Stan brought up the need for a kayak launching place. A few weeks ago, the dockmaster reported 150 kayaks were at the dock in a 2-day period. Stan suggested a form letter to any entity involved in the kayaks. Stan could talk to Chris Hogie. Dan suggested a flier, especially for inexperienced kayakers, with guidelines to follow. John Opie spoke with Unk twice in the last month regarding a hand launch by the trolley bridge. Town work will be done for the sewage treatment and this project may be rolled in. The more people lobby for it, the better chance that we will get it. Stan said that if it is a State program, it may eliminate the need for DEP permits, etc. It would need a way, north of the trolley bridge, for a safe access. A graduated path by the side would do. They've placed a boulder in the middle of the path to discourage cars going to the trolley bridge. Stan thinks that it is a terrific spot. This could be an ideal solution to a growing problem of parking congestion. Visitors may just need some direction in how to conduct themselves. Linda walks there a lot. Moving the boulder is clearly an issue. The Veteran Memorial has been painted and trashed recently. The boulder is clearly a deterrent to driving down. Nina reported the "Children of All Ages" sign missing. Stan will get the sign back and get it to someone else. Gail Ferris was down at the post office weeding. She needs some Town mulch. She needs the use of a pickup truck. Peter had talked with Kurt and nothing happened. Peter talked to Gail, explaining the area to tend is just the plot before the post office and the handicapped spot. Gail did a great job. Stan will loan Gail his truck to get the mulch. Gail will be told of the area to weed. Nina stated that we used to write letters about the overhanging bushes. She suggested a letter be sent in mid-Aug/Sept. A mention in Joanne Opie's column that bushes be trimmed far enough back and letters could be considered by the September meeting, after an inventory is taken.
Administration: Jake stated that the Annual Report of Special Tax District was filed. Jake received his bond.
Old Business: Marvin had called Jerry Shaw with the concerns of the Board (see last meeting discussion 7/11/00), and requested that the minutes be posted without change or alteration on his website. Marvin received an e-mail from Jerry Shaw (present at this meeting) which he read. Basically, Jerry will continue to make changes to the minutes at his own discretion. There had been no disclosure that the minutes, which are a public document, had been changed in any way. Board members who have seen or been informed of the new disclosure deemed it inadequate. The disclosure does not appear on the monthly minutes and would print out without any disclosure. Peter suggested posting the minutes exactly as is and editorializing on the side. Stan asked if Sharon's name was still on the minutes. Jerry said yes. Stan stated that the minutes say "Respectfully submitted, Sharon Lanza," and you cannot alter them and use her name. Stan said you have to excise Sharon's name and show where and what you've changed. Jerry agreed to remove Sharon's name. Nina brought up specific format changes to the minutes in certain months and the absence of Jerry Shaw's name within the disclosure or on the website. Nina stated that she doesn't understand why he must alter them in any way. Linda asked why Jerry didn't just use his name to show he was the person making the changes to the minutes. The discussion ended with the Board members stating that the minutes, when posted, should be done so without change and Jerry Shaw stating he will continue to alter them at his discretion.
New Business: Stan reported that the stretch between two driveways has sunk at the Collopy house. This spans about 40 feet. Stan will see if something can be done after Labor Day. Dottie said that the sidewalk from LaVassa Terrace to the Sniders house (almost to the end of Thimble Islands Road at Flying Point Road) has sunk.John Opie reported that it would be favorable to do sidewalks on the water side of Thimble Islands Road at Madeira Park, from the boat ramp to the Brainerd property. He met with engineers from the Phone Co. and cable company and walked the property. Another cable company is vying to come down here. AT&T will add new fiber optic cable and maintain old copper wire cables. The whole premise of burying cables is undermined as long as the telephone poles remain. Any new communication cables could still be installed. The advice was if you want to put a sidewalk in and get rid of cables, then do it right. If you try to do half, you'll never win. Take down the power lines and utility poles and do it on the street side. The 3-phase delta system here makes it very expensive. Single phase is a more modern system. There may be streetscape funds. The Board was asked if it was interested in this kind of project. It would take 3-5 years to get funding. Stan will get back plans from Judy Robison. The cable removal is on house side, new sidewalks, new utility poles, maybe a bench or two if there is room. Stan would address both sides of the street and get rid of everything. Plan takes in entirety of the project. John Opie and Stan will get together with Unk DaRos and the Town Engineer. Sandra noted that gravel is difficult to walk on. Also, the spot in front of Faye Middleton's (next door to Stony Creek Market) is eroding. If Thimble Islands Road is paved in the near future, the curbstones could be raised and the puddle could be fixed in the front of the Stony Creek Market. John Opie could meet in the fall with Ed Masotta to plan the raising and resetting of the curbstones in spring if the road is paved in summer. Ed is being very cooperative and suggested they put in something like railings at the beach. Peter suggested a basic design plan/concept of getting it done and saving the details for later. Stan had a drawing that broke the sidewalk project into phases. He is now trying to address repair rather than new sections as they wait for top of Thimble Islands Road to be resolved. Dottie did bring a copy of the anti-Semitic pamphlet to the Police Chief Gill. He had a racial one with a tape sent to him. He is collecting them. On motion seconded and unanimously approved the meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M.Respectfully submitted,Sharon Lanza, SecretaryThe next meeting of the Executive Board of the Stony Creek Association will be held Tuesday, September 5, 2000 at 7:30 P.M. at the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library.

Minutes of the Stony Creek Association- Executive Board Meeting
September 5, 2000

A meeting of the Stony Creek Association Executive Board was called to order by President Peter Brainerd at the Willoughby Wallace Library at 7:40 P.M., Tuesday, September 5, 2000.Present: Peter Brainerd, President; Marvin Zimmerman, Vice President; David Bailey, Treasurer; Jake Greenvall, Tax Collector; Board Members: Dan Bullard, Sandra Fischer, Stan Fisher, Dottie Leachman, Linda Meyer, John Opie, Judy Robison, Nina Smith, Jonathan Waters
Absent: 0
Public: 2A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to accept the minutes of the August 1, 2000 meeting as presented with the following corrections: page 2, line 26, the sentence "…and this project should be rolled in" should continue "as part of a town marsh restoration program." and page 2, line 33, "Veteran" should be replaced with "Vedder."Treasurer's Report: David distributed the treasurer's report as of August 31, 2000. Cash Total was $26,280.46,and $4,250 was moved from the current funds to the Sidewalk Sinking Fund. The Total Expenses were $568.20. Large deposits, approximating $10,000, will be posted in September. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to file the Treasurer's Report for audit.The unpaid bills as of August 31, 2000:
Bills:CL&P $16.76CT Interlocal 625.00Jake Greenvall (to release liens) 20.00Addison Cooke (to repair 6 wooden receptacles) 240.00Gail Ferris (weeding of the post office 12.5 hrs @ $15 per hr.) 187.50Shoreline News (notice of annual meeting) 76.24 Sharon Lanza (tapes $5.28 and minutes up to $100) 105.28Total $ 1,270.78 A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to pay the August bills as presented.
Tax Collector: Jake reported that the two outstanding tax receipts from the past year were paid.
Legal and Zoning: No report.

Police and Traffic: Stan contacted Chris Hoagie regarding the adoption of general guidelines for people coming into Stony Creek to kayak. Stan spoke with his wife, who was very enthusiastic about the idea. Stan will report back. John Opie mentioned the hand launch for kayaks to the 1^st Selectman and how enthusiastic the Board was about it.
Maintenance: Sandra reported that the Town removed weeds at the beach and Jerry Shaw planted flowers. Again, the stretch between two driveways has sunk at the Collopy house. This spans about 40 feet and needs to be addressed. The time for lifeguards has been extended. The backstop still needs to be painted. They transported 7 loads of town mulch for the post office plantings. Addison Cooke fixed the garbage pails, but that is a temporary fix. Peter noted that the new inner barrels on the new garbage cans fit the old ones, allowing the door to close. They are lighter in weight and fit beautifully. The problem has been that the old cans were too fat, very heavy, and unyielding. We need 6 plastic cans, measuring the right diameter (height is not as important). Sandra has the specs of the new inner barrels. She suggested that we move a couple of the old ones to the park. If the Board decides to buy any more garbage pails, Ed Masotta said that the Town will meet up to $1,000 of our money. The new garbage pails have really kept the seagulls out of the trash. Sandra also reported that collection had been suspended for a week. The garbage dumpster is in a good place now. Peg asked for suggestions as the dumpster is not being used properly. Smaller containers may discourage pick-up trucks dumping there. It should be noted if large garbage bags do show up. Small containers must be emptied daily. Other parks have a private maintenance crew. A trial period will begin without the dumpster and with 2 to 3 small containers with daily pick-up. Stan will speak to the tour boat operators. Sandra said that the whole dock area is in bad shape. They will be asked to clean the dock area on a slow day. It was also noted that commercial businesses usually use commercial dumpsters, and privately contract to empty them. Maybe they could get together with Mike McCleery. It was reported that someone fell and was hurt on the slippery ramp. It was supposed to be power washed but this was not done. The Board has made suggestions and possible remedies, but it is a Town problem. Stan talked with Jay Brown about the benches and the gazebo. He has too much to do and too few people. He said that he would honor the commitment to do the work. Stan broached the idea of contacting another contractor. It doesn't have tremendous urgency. Stan will contact Addison Cooke to see if he could perform the work. Jay said that he would have no problem with that. Stan also reported that nothing was done on the sidewalks. He will put together a list of areas that need work for next month's meeting. John Opie noted that they replaced the sidewalk in front of the library very quickly. He said that we might want to reconsider postponing work in the summer. Nina and Dottie made a list of 12-14 people regarding overhanging shrubbery, etc. The list was passed to Stan who will check it out. There is a letter to send. Nina also made a list of extra empty sign poles (new poles, old fashioned street poles). Only one needs a sign and that is in front of the post office. Nina asked if we can remove the empty poles ourselves. The list (attached in file) was given to John Opie. John said that the Town of Branford buys signs from a Massachusetts company. He was not impressed with how the company did business. Jake suggested using signs with brackets that are hung high on the telephone poles, as is done in Waterbury and East Haven. This prevents the signs from being stolen. John Opie will see if the Town allows this on poles, as they are no longer climbing them. He will also talk to Ed Masotta. A resident reported that the stop sign at the end of Thimble Islands Road has been twisted again.
Administration: The calendar was read. It was noted that the snow removal contract is reasonably well written and only the dates need to be changed. They will be sent out to bid.
Old Business: None.
New Business: Peter read a letter from Jerry Shaw dated 9/3/00 (attached in file). A discussion ensued. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to insert the following sentence: Jerry Shaw asserted that some of the changes made to the minutes were inadvertent typographical errors, which will be updated when he redoes his site. On motion seconded and unanimously approved the meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.Respectfully submitted,Sharon Lanza, SecretaryThe next meeting of the Executive Board of the Stony Creek Association will be held Tuesday, October 3, 2000 at 7:30 P.M. at the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library.

Minutes of the Stony Creek Association- Executive Board Meeting
October 3, 2000

A meeting of the Stony Creek Association Executive Board was called to order by President Peter Brainerd at the Willoughby Wallace Library at 7:38 P.M., Tuesday, October 3, 2000.Present: Peter Brainerd, President; Marvin Zimmerman, Vice President; Jake Greenvall, Tax Collector; Board Members: Dan Bullard, Sandra Fischer, Dottie Leachman, John Opie, Judy Robison, Nina Smith
Absent: David Bailey, Stan Fisher, Linda Meyer, Jonathan Waters
Public: 4A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to accept the minutes of the September 5, 2000 meeting as presented with the following corrections: page 2, line 4, the sentence should read " The backstop at Bayview Park still needs to be painted."; page 2, line 15, should read "…containers may discourage excessive dumping."; page 2, lines 15-16, the sentences "It should be noted if large garbage bags do show up. Small containers must be emptied daily." should be deleted; and page 2, lines 17-18, the sentence portion "…with daily pickup." should be deleted.
Treasurer's Report: Nina distributed the treasurer's report as of September 30, 2000, in David's absence. Cash Total was $36,962.50. The Total Expenses were $1,277.15.
A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to file the Treasurer's Report for audit.The unpaid bills as of September 30, 2000:
Bills:CL&P $ 40.47K & G Graphics 5.42CIRMA (Workmen's Comp $102 + Gen'l Liab $625) 727.00Jake Greenvall (release of liens) 26.00Tag Sale Advertising 16.00 Shoreline News (notice of annual meeting) 76.24K & G Graphics 5.80Sharon Lanza (postage $4.95 + minutes $96.00) 100.95 Total $ 921.64
A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to pay the September bills as presented. Jake asked if the audit was done. Nina stated that the audit has been completed, and that David promised the report for the next meeting. Nina will ask David for a copy as soon as possible.
Tax Collector: Jake reported that the tax receipts are coming in. Legal and Zoning: Marvin stated that he had not seen one request from the last meeting, which was a re-do on the variance request on Long Point Road two months before. There was nothing substantial requested. This month, 3 requests were received for the following:

(1) 9 Bowhay Hill: A request for a variance to allow a fence at rear of property. Normally, fences up to 6 ft. are allowed and you do not need a variance. Because the fence is on uneven ground, portions of it will be higher than 6 ft. and some portions lower than 6 ft. This is why it needs a variance (2) 11 Bowhay Hill: The people have a separate building lot next to their house. They want to put a garage there. There is nothing on it now. Normally, you cannot put an accessory building alone on a building lot. Therefore, they need a variance.(3) 31 Buena Vista Road: They are splitting the property. The existing house has a garage and the property line will lie 6 ft. closer to the property line than the sidelines allow. The new lot on the side will have a house built on it. The variance is to allow the splitting of property so the line comes to 6 ft. closer to the garage.

Marvin recommends that nothing be done on any of the above requests.
Police and Traffic: John Opie asked about mounting street signs on telephone poles as brought up at last month's meeting. He talked with Mr. Scheff, circuit zone manager of SNET. Another man said that the DPC has an ordinance against putting them there. It was noted that the old signs and poles were higher and tougher. Sandra suggested that we could possibly share the cost with the Town and get new signs. Dottie and Nina will take an inventory of all the signs in Stony Creek. John Opie will then ask for bids for all new street signs. This has not been done since the 1960's. Whatever round poles still exist may be re-usable with new signs.
Maintenance: John Opie talked with Stan and reported that Stan has spoken with Addison Cooke. Mr. Cooke is interested in working on the benches and the gazebo. Nothing to report on the sidewalks. Stan, John Opie and Ed Masotta did a walk through regarding the streetscape alongThimble Islands Road. John Opie read a draft of a letter to send to Ed Masotta. It thanked him for his time, gave an overview, program details and a summary regarding the review of the roadside improvements discussed at that meeting. A discussion ensued and John will make minor changes to the draft. The final letter will then be attached in file. The quarry stone will be paid mostly by the Town of Branford. The Town is owed 50 tons each year from the new agreement with the quarry. The walkway would be the last piece of the puzzle. The walkway should be made to look both decent and natural, but not be high maintenance. The entry to Madeira Park should be as inviting as Bayview Park. John said that Ed Masotta was agreeable to the ideas contained in the letter. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved for John Opie to send the letter as finalized to Ed Masotta.Apparently, sand that was put on the side beach has migrated over and provided some grit to the ramp. It has improved this year. It was agreed to have more sand put on the side beach next year. It was noted that the grass is tattered by the beach. Jake asked if anyone could take the sidewalk inventory of repairs that is to be done in the spring. Judy, Nina and Dottie will provide a list of sidewalk areas in need of repairs. Jake gave John Opie an article from the New York Times about the proliferation of power cables and lines, etc. It was not a very rosy outlook for the future. John called the Town Engineer and Town Planner to ask where this is all going. It appears it will get worse in the foreseeable future, with fiber optic cables going up (and the copper ones do not come down). It was determined in the past that underground burial is too expensive. Estimates of $1.5 million or greater just for the business district were given in the past. Running cables and lines around back is expensive, but substantially lower than the underground cost. This alternative would require a lot of cooperation for easements, etc. Also, streetscape grants may help with the cost. John asked if the Board is still interested in a long-term plan. The go-ahead was given that John Opie will get together with Stan, and whomever else is interested, to meet with the 1^st Selectman to see what we can do about this matter.Sandra said that the 2 new garbage pails are working out well. She suggested we buy one more and let the Town buy the other. Liners are available from the same company at $28 each. We would need 6 liners. Amtrak uses them all along its track. It was noted that the drainage problem at Four Corners has not yet been resolved.
Administration: Nina sent out letters (attached in file) to 16 different people regarding overhanging shrubbery, etc. that are a sidewalk obstruction. Nina also sent out the snow removal contracts for bid. The ad and 2 letters have gone out (attached in file). The bids will be reviewed at the Nov. 7^th meeting. A request for proof of liability insurance is included within the letter. Sandra asked if we knew what the limit of the liability should be. Nina will contact CIRMA and ask what the parameters of insurance is required or recommended. Old Business: None.
New Business: None. On motion seconded and unanimously approved the meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.Respectfully submitted,Sharon Lanza, SecretaryThe next meeting of the Executive Board of the Stony Creek Association will be held Tuesday, November 7, 2000 at 7:30 P.M. at the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library.

Minutes of the Stony Creek Association - Executive Board Meeting
November 7, 2000

A meeting of the Stony Creek Association Executive Board was called to order by President Peter Brainerd at the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library at 7:36 pm on Tuesday, November 7, 2000.Present: Peter Brainerd, President; Marvin Zimmerman, Vice President; Jake Greenvall, Tax Collector; Board Members: Sandra Fischer, Stan Fisher, Dottie Leachman, Linda Meyer, John Opie, Nina Smith, Jonathan Waters

Absent: David Bailey, Dan Bullard, Judy RobisonPublic: 1Minutes: A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to accept the minutes as presented.Treasurer’s Report: A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to file the report for audit. Total Cash: $36,031.81. Total Income October: $5.01. Total Income YTD: $11,979.79. Total Expenses October: $935.70. Total Expenses YTD: $4,561.04.Bills: A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to pay the following bills:

CL&P $ 24.41K&G, secretarial duplicating 6.40Sharon Lanza, secretarial 72.00 Total $ 102.81

Tax Collector: Jake reported that receipt of taxes is going along fine.
Legal and Zoning Marvin reported that requests reported last month are back on the docket (9 & 11 Bowhay Hill and 27 Long Point Road. There was a new request for 78 Thimble Islands Road where an addition is being put on and the chimney for a fireplace extends the non-conformity. Marvin recommended that we not do anything.
Police & Traffic: Regarding replacing street signs, Nina reported that she, Dottie, and Judy had done a survey of all the street signs within the SCA boundaries. She has compiled a database reflecting an inventory of all signs and their condition. We are working through Jeff Page at Seton regarding our requests and prices. A sample sign was brought to the meeting and can be purchased with a black border and lettering on a white background, similar in size to what we have. Replacing all signs (but only poles that are not round galvanized steel, 2-3/8 outside diameter would cost approximately $2500 not including installation. They don’t sell the embossed ones anymore because they have to be reflective in order to be legal. Information is still being gathered on redoing some signs ourselves, hiring out the job, which signs should be replaced. Also we need to think about areas where signage is confusing and/or inaccurate (i.e. West Point Road) and where there is no signage (across from Watrous Road at School St. and Big Brooklyn area.) Board members are asked to do a visual review of the old signs, which range from totally rusty, to good condition but needing paint, to perfect condition, prior to the next meeting and come with opinions on how to proceed. Stan will talk to the town about splitting costs.Linda Meyer read a letter to the SCA from Kim Granbery stating his intention to circulate a petition requesting the installation of 4-way stop signs at the junctions of Thimble Islands Road at Linden Point and Long Point for a trial period of one year as a passive means to increase safety by reducing speeding. Stan will get information on the use of stop signs to control speed.
Maintenance: Sandra noted that the Town would pay $1000 toward the purchase of more trash receptacles. Three new ones would cost approximately $2100. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to order three new trash receptacles as previously ordered, taking advantage of the Town’s offer. Getting rid of some of the old ones was discussed, but new liners are needed for the one we continue to use—we will hold them for the time being. Sandra also reported that the tour boat operators are working with the Town concerning solving the dumpster problem.Jonathan Waters noted that trees at 265 Thimble Islands Road obstruct his view north when exiting his property.Nina, Dottie, and Judy reviewed the sidewalk situation and Nina and Sandra then met with Paul Riccio. Nina reviewed the specifics of his bid totaling $8,418 to replace and patch various spots throughout the Creek, noting that a 50 S.F. area may have been quoted twice. A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to contract with Riccio Construction, for up to $8,418, to do all the sidewalks outlined in Nina’s report—the section from 184 through 200 Thimble Islands Road to be done this fall and subsequently for the balance to be done in the spring as soon as weather permits. Sandra and Dottie will approach the Town regarding sharing the cost of the work. A low area south of Seaside Hall needs attention, but Paul said that the Town had replaced the sidewalk north of it and he would talk to Masotta about redoing that also. Jake noted that, though not included in the bid, Ridge Road to Bowhay Hill needs to be looked at. Peter reported that we received two bids for snow removal, one from Cameron Construction and one from DaRos and Company, which were reviewed by the board. Since DaRos and Company was the low bidder and since we have had experience with his function in the past, a motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved to accept DaRos’ bid for the 2000-2001 winter for show removal. A note was made that, as stated in the contract, all snow removal must have the approval of one of the officers of the SCA listed on the contract. However, the contractor is to initiate the approval process in a timely manner to insure effective clearing.Sandra is working with Peg Hall regarding problems with garbage collection of public pails which takes place on Thursdays. Also, at the town dock, it was also requested by the people who do a lot of work there, that there be a person who weekly cleans the dock area. Unk has said he will take care of it. Sandra suggested that we do one major cleanup in the spring and then let the town take it from there for the summer. The area runs from the Boating Association to end of the town dock.John reported that he and Marvin went to see Unk DaRos and Steve Dudley, Town Engineer, to see if there was streetscape grant money available to do something about removing our central-village power lines. Competition is stiff and aesthetically-oriented projects receive low priority. They suggested checking with CL&P to see if they have work they are planning to do in the next 5-10 years onto which we could piggyback. John called Harshad Sheth, Circuit Manager, CL&P, and made him aware of our interest in rerouting the lines around the back and he was intrigued. He promised he would look at it and talk with others to see what plans are available 10 years out and get back to John.Our public dock permit from the DEP was posted around the 26^th of October so if there are no problems within a 30-day period, the permit would be issued 15 days later. Then Docko would put together the bid spec which could go out to bid late fall.
Administration: Sharon wrote a letter that due to demands on her time, she would no longer be able to act as Secretary.
A motion was made/seconded and unanimously approved that the President write a letter to Sharon Lanza, thanking her for her dedicated service, for she has served us well and has done a fine job on the minutes.

Old Business: None

New Business: None

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