Orange Board of Selectmen Work Session
October 3, 2007

Present: Chairman, Steve Adam; Vice-Chairman, Robert Andrews; Clerk, Richard Sheridan
Also Present: Town Administrator, Richard Kwiatkowski and Administrative Coordinator, Nancy Lyman

Call to Order: Chairman, Steve Adam called the session to order at 6:30 p. m.

Meeting consisted of a thorough discussion of the Community Development Strategy and prioritizing all elements to best fit the needs of the town.

All parties felt that the Tully Fire Station project should be either #1 or #2 on the list. It is, however, funded by borrowing. On November 7th, one architect will be chosen to build the project. What is planned is to have the cost hit the next fiscal year’s budget.

The next topic was the Riverfront Park project which also was at the top of everyone’s list. There are three phases to this project and the initial one is completed. Phase 2 is the building and Phase 3 is the wharf.

Various other projects were touched upon, such as the Airport. It was stated that we no longer have any control there. It now seems to be the FAA and MAC. Steve Adam stated that if the hangar construction proceeded, we would maintain control over that because it would be on municipal land with revenues generated fro property taxes.

Another topic was the WWTF. It was thought to be an important project and should be high on the priority listing because we do not want to be cited by the EPA for any infractions. There are two parts to this project to be considered; the 30 year old mechanical apparatus in the clarifiers and the grit removal system. Which should be first?

The Safety Complex was discussed and thought to be near the bottom of the list of priorities because there are no available funds at this time, unless the Police and Fire Departments can come up with some other sources of funds that would not affect the residents in the wallet.

Steve Adam believes that the new water source should be a high priority. He stated that fresh drinking water for the town is right up there on his list

Richard Sheridan stated that as far as the system goes, he would like to see what we have maintained before adding anything to the system. Salt has polluted our current well because of the town using it in the winter and then it gets plowed to spots where it can infiltrate the water system. Suggested that we could designate “no salt” areas to avoid that continuing.

On a totally different subject, Robert Andrews wondered if David Frye is continuing to follow the Pavement Management Guideline Plan that was initiated in the past. He also suggested that a Management Plan be created for dealing with hazardous trees – those that are dead and/or diseased and could created hazards by coming down during storms causing electrical outages. Since David Frye is the tree warden, Mr. Adam suggested that project fall to him. This is to be added to the listing of priorities of the Community Development Strategy.

After all discussion, the list was then reconstructed to create the order that would best suit the town. Richard Sheridan stated that his ideal order would have those items that have no cost for the town always be first and those that come from town coffers would be near the end.

The current list of the Community Development Strategy is attached.

Richard Sheridan moved to adjourn @ 8:15 p.m. Seconded by Robert Andrews. All in favor – none opposed.

Respectfully submitted,

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Nancy J. Lyman, Administrative Coordinator