Board of Selectmen - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen discussed mutual aid agreements, town property acquisitions, Soundview beach noise regulations, and unassigned fund balance policies.

About this meeting

Government Body
Board of Selectmen
Meeting Type
Board Of Selectmen
Location
Old Lyme, CT
Meeting Date
September 8, 2026

Transcript

107 sections

0:01 – 1:49Speaker 1

We are all ready. Then, on September 8, 2026, at 5 pm, I will participate in the Selectmen Board Meeting. Selectman Jim Lambeau, Selectman John Misham, and First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker will participate in the meeting. Some of our audience members from journalists, society, and online are with us. Before we start, our third special announcement from the O-Line Fire Department and from the city has been postponed to September 21. And Before we move on to the details, I need to make an agenda for the announcement of the new Board of Finance Policy. They asked the Selectmen Board to re-investigate it. I have sent this to you twice. Once from the Candace and then from me. So, will we get permission to do the Agenda Delegation that will be implemented? Or, will I get permission to do the Agenda Delegation that will be implemented under the New Business Registration Board? Okay, let's do that first. If you don't mind, we'll move it down to a new business first. Okay, do I need a second one? Okay, I'll do the second one to move it to the agenda with the second one. And, is there any discussion about that policy?

1:54 – 2:06Speaker 3

I think it's important to let the public know about it. Okay. Not you. We're not turning it into this.

2:07 – 2:34Speaker 1

We're not accepting it. We're talking about it. Okay. But we're putting it on the agenda. Because the person on the board is here to do this. The board offered our input. Therefore, we can now submit the input. On September 21, we can submit more input. We can do that. But you will have to cancel it in August. Anyway... Since we are not in the agenda to take action, we are happy to agree.

2:34Speaker 3

The reason for taking action was to discuss and cancel it. It is written there. Please make an agenda to cancel it. Okay.

2:52 – 8:42Speaker 1

Please note that all those who agree to implement the Board of Finance policy agenda should be told that it is God's will. Love does not pass. It does not stop. No. One person opposes. We are good people. Okay. Details, instructions, lessons of the knife. As far as farmers are concerned, we had some concerns about the flood in Buttonball Road. I know that the town engineer was there. I know that the carpenters who build houses are doing some work. So, we are doing a survey. There were some concerns about the dogs on the coast. We have an ordinance that says that dogs should not be allowed in public. That is, the dogs should be kept in a cage. But I think we will have to work on it all year round. Because there were a lot of concerns. Um, then. Um, let's look at something else. There were a lot of concerns about the dewatering process that started about 7 to 10 days ago on Miami Beach. Those wishes are constantly being fulfilled by the brilliant engineer Deep and Eric Knaap. Um. All of you had wishes about the boards in the stand-up pad in Soundview. There have been numerous appeals saying that there is not enough signage for parking in parking tickets, especially in the streets of Soundview. Today, I told Frank Papalardo. Um. As you all know, we went to the VFW dinner in October. They are your moments that I needed to get rid of. And... The official intention of knowing that our RFP has gone to the carpet and town hall on our website is also the same. And the official... Two speed monitoring indicators are increasing. One year ago, he handed over the road from Yukon 22 school to us. Now, our road is in the Public Safety Committee. One road goes to Mughal in 156. They have approved it. It is a 4-mile river road. Again, this is what your speed is. Um, then I will hold a meeting with the representatives from Amtrak, and then they will come on October 5th to hold a press conference of the Yassutran. If John or Jimmy or any of you have any questions, they want to answer them, so they want us to send them ahead. This may not be the answer to their questions, but they will be happy to hear your wishes, Um. But they... It is not only open to the public, because there will be a general forum in Bavi. But they also want to conduct a good conference with the city leaders. Let's see. Miami Beach, Old Colony, Old Lime Shores, Bioxide Station, Pump Station, Malinijala Schedules are in the bio-cabinets in the office of Kati's office. If you have any questions or wishes about what is happening in the state of Mughal, in the world, there is also a set of schedules that you can get easily. If anyone of you wants me to send them to you electronically, I can send them to you. Let me know. Let's see. Then, from some people on Howard Road, from Cindy and Mike Sullivan, we got a good letter. They really wanted to thank Ed for handling a deer that died on their knees. Jim and Ed went and took it out of the windows. And because their children were at home, they were afraid that it would be an uncomfortable situation, so they helped them. Ed understood it and managed it in his own way. So, Ed was once again a positive person. Last year, he thanked us for the 500 dollars he gave us and gave us a message from Safe Futures. There are two people who wrote about the public feedback for town offices. One person tried to go back from 9 to 4. Another person said that the time of the break time will continue without change. So two people came after my news on Friday. I only have this much for Ashiya Vinamethan and Kathida Bhadukal. Do you have anyone or anything? I had a desire to know more about the water shortage. I think that John Noyce and Stephanie Bould have given us a lot of hope about MDRI. They have given me a lot of hope.

8:42 – 9:11Speaker 3

I also got emails from HSE members about the large bus stops on Lime Street. Peter Karan about Mile Creek-Mile Creek UI. Generally, Doug Vaughan's e-mails about pollution are also some. I think we all got stormwater e-mails. I think they got a good answer. Okay. Okay. Let's move on to the public opinion.

9:11 – 9:31Speaker 1

Is there anyone in the audience who has a public opinion today? Howard. Please forgive us. We don't have a mic. Please talk to us. Please.

9:32 – 12:05Speaker 3

Howard Margulis. Um, I am the co-director of the Asuthrana Steering Committee. That's a lie. I know that you are going to look at the appointments today. Oh, I wanted to announce that EDC should be added to our committee. The reason for that is... There are three main facilities in Ulpeda, Avva, Umm, Sowning, Planing, and Vila. I think the next one will be the one I call as the necessary department. I think it is DDC. I think they will have a part in this project, as it will affect them directly, as I said that the new building law P251 will allow building in Vanija districts. Oh, I think it's difficult for our committee to make this happen between the parties. If we add EDC, we have more chances of getting ballots. That's why I need it. Thank you. When I was inside, I was talking to someone else. I understood that you were going to look at the board of directors. Especially about the rest of the money. This is a problem that I have been interested in for years. I have never understood why we are in this position. I have heard all the arguments. We have a bond rating. But we have a bond rating of 20 or 25 percent of our balance. Have you ever heard of the saying, that an action that takes place only once on the beach will be wiped out by those properties, and that it will cost us money? You can keep the value of it in your hands, and it is a definite loss. But why do we hold it in our hands? When others are not like that, when the state declares that it should be somewhere within the 17% limit, why are we a municipality with an increase of more than 30%? Therefore, I like the fact that there is money in the pockets of the homeless, not in cities, for an event that only happens once in life. If an event that only happens once in life happens, I will be satisfied.

12:14Speaker 2

But I have not heard the explanation of why we have so much debt so far. Thank you. Thank you.

12:18 – 12:52Speaker 1

Is there anyone else in the audience? You are going to speak. Yes, we will allow you to speak at that time. Is there anyone with a public opinion online? Okay, I don't hear anything. I'm going to the special Board of Selection meeting minutes held on August 17, 2026. If you don't see anything, I have no objections.

13:05Speaker 3

It was written on the third page below the general discussion of the bullet point 5 first line new board.

13:15Speaker 1

Thank you, I lost it.

13:15 – 14:44Speaker 3

Under the new structure within the large groups of Oaks Soundview Beach, I want to develop it. I wanted to pay attention to John's special opposition. I said that I don't have a problem with people coming together in a group. I said that I was right. My problem was that DJs and parties only used beats. At the end of the discussion, we agreed that we would only look at the DJs and not limit the groups. Magani, anything? I would like to hear about how to read it.

14:44 – 24:42Speaker 1

Okay, if you want to change it, we can do it again. We can definitely do it. Change the gen and the alphabet. On the beach of Sam. Even though we do not accept minutes until it is reviewed by the department. Okay, I can review it. Yes. Then we can work on a reconstruction. A draft of that document can be sent to me and John. Because before John does it, I want to see how he reads it. Okay. Okay, then we won't accept it until our next meeting. Okay. In the case of the Candace books from the Board of Directors, the Board of Directors has been discussing for months and they would like to talk about the new content that is in their minutes. But, This is a fund balance law that is not assigned. The draft was finalized in July. We may have reviewed it once or twice, but this is for sure. So, Candace, how did all this happen and what are the opinions of the Board of Directors? We would like to make a request. Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to interview you. My name is Candace Books. I am a member of the Board of Directors. This year, there is a bipartisan group called the Fund Balance Act, which was not assigned from the beginning of the year. The purpose of this act is to ensure that the fund that was not assigned by us continues to grow. It is about $15.5 million. In the last financial year, our budget was about $43 million. So this was about 36% of our budget. Connecticut is a city with 169 cities and its unique fund balances. Whatever it is, whatever it is, it is tracked and it is made normal by the percentage of those city budgets. This makes it possible to transport large cities like Gretton to small cities like Old Line. This is not the top 10 stocks you want to invest in. The old line is in the top 10. After the financial year of the month is over, our unsigned fund, the balance of 16.5 million, will reach us at 37%. I believe that we should not be in the top of this stock because it is the money of the investors. Even if it has to be used in a good way. There have been a lot of estimates that a balance like this would be good. Some of them suggest the possibility of disasters in the air. Another is that this strengthens our skill to use AAA bonding. Although there is an effort to say that the bondholders are talking to each other, the board has heard that there is an increase of more than 30% in the reality. Therefore, on the basis of those details and other observations, we talked about the cities affected by Sandy Chudalikat in Long Island and talked about our water. We have prepared a bill that you will receive on August 18 and it indicates that. If the 25% of the budget bill is implemented, it will be required to be re-examined by the financial board. When it reaches 30%, it will be transferred from the Ava and Vakunirbandhathil to Shahshill. The financial board will then strongly suggest that the financial board should find a way to operate the money of the beneficiaries. Therefore, if we reduce the balance of the funds assigned to us by 30% as Shubhash did in this way, we will have about $2.6 million to work for the unemployed. I'm not here to tell you how to use that money, but I'm sure we can all think about how to save $2.6 million for the unemployed. Certainly, one thing that comes to my mind is that the possibility of a disaster will increase. The state has also thought about this. There is a state law that has been designed to allow cities to save money in case of a disaster. That law allows the state to be saved in different ways. The city of Braffold gave it to the government, and they have already invested millions of dollars in the fund. So, if one of the things we wanted to do could be a disaster, I think many of us can do it or can do other things. But the main thing is that this fund is growing continuously. This year it will grow another $100,000. But it will grow year after year without any real intention of using it for non-government. Then, GFO Shubharsha says that there should be rules for cities to control their unsigned funds. Colchester Hills Waterfold has rules for cities. Various rules from various cities have been approved by the Board of Directors. Therefore, this will not be an unusual one. In the event of such a situation, our art will be actively represented by AAA bonding. Therefore, there are many reasons for this to take place. Finally, the end of most budget seasons is that a discussion is being held on how to reduce the amount of money from unsigned funds to the budget and how to reduce the amount of mills. Last financial year, this debt was $1.2 million. It is struggling to pay off. And this is a difficult discussion. This is often a controversial discussion. I would like to make sure that this discussion is carried out every year and that there is a change in the budget and that there is a change in the budget and that there is a change in the budget and that there is a change in the budget and that there is a change in the budget and that there is a change in the budget and that there is a change in the budget and $1.2 million has never been deducted from the unsigned fund. That's why the unsigned fund is growing. Last year, the amount we voted to deduct was 8 lakhs. That money has never been deducted from the unsigned fund. That's why the unsigned fund is growing. That's the money of the legislators. We want to be responsible and do it for the legislators. I believe that they have not had to postpone all the things they have set aside in the budget for four years in the Board of Finance discussion. At that time, we are doing well in the budget, but we use our money financially responsibly, return the money, and not only that, but one part of the income is the income from our accounts where our income sources are high. So, tonight, the Dhanakarya Board discussed this matter. In the sense that it is a right, we are presenting this to you. We expect that you will approve of this and that a number of amendments will be made. And, this still requires a legal approval. And so, these are still the first days. We are eagerly waiting for you to hear what the outcome is. In the next budget season, when this discussion is to be held again, I expect that it will come to a halt and will be ready. At that time, Candace, within two weeks, we will have a meeting. I know that there will be a board meeting, because this is on the second day. On September 3rd, Wednesday, on the 15th, or let it be, I believe that it is on the 20th. Yes, I think it is on the 15th, because it is in the same department. 15th. Yes. This is what I am asking John and Jimmy. If you have any thoughts or questions, I am grateful if only Candace and Candace can forward them. We will continue to take Candace to the Dhanakarya Board meeting this month. We will continue to give some answers from the Dhanakarya Board. We will continue to respond to this more on September 21. If you have any other wishes, your answers will be received.

24:52 – 25:37Speaker 3

Um. I don't mind being in the middle of it, but if I get a little bit of clarity in a few things, it will be helpful. Because Candice is talking here on her own time. Um. I agree with what I'm trying to say. You know, I think we should contribute more from that fund every year. But I wonder how we are going to earn this much every year. Because our budgeting and our projections are very consistent. They are based on real expectations. Oh, why do we always receive a lot of non-profit money? And every year.

25:37 – 27:59Speaker 1

Some of this has been decided to start, but it is either in the wrong methods or in the cost of unfinished projects. I think that we are often changing this for legal expenses. If so, the law will not be implemented in that particular year. Also, remember that a large part of our budget comes from the local school district. So they are giving us a budget. They think that it is convenient for them. Because they do not want to go home. We do not have to come back for more things. Therefore, one of the discussions on the board of this group is about the money that goes to the Andeshes fund, which is a part of the money that was left for the district. So, after the voters accepted our budget, do you know whether that money was accepted for educational purposes? I feel a little skeptical about that. This clearly shows that a large part of it comes from very realistic predictions about how our predictions will work. So when our predictions go wrong, we will get the rest. I think that the EDS board will return to the city once every two years. That's why they are returning to us not from their previous year's budget, but rather from the previous year's budget. Because they will have to wait until their audit is completed, and they are doing it at a different time from ours. Then we return to the city. And, according to my description, they are giving us a budget. We continue to put it in our budget. We are not in the position of thinking that they will make it available to non-governmental organizations. We are not in the position of thinking that they will make it available to non-governmental organizations. We are trying to reduce the cost and make it more affordable. That's how we get the rest of the money. That's why we had to apologize to the officials who had expected the school board to start. Last year, we were told that 1.2% of the proposed monthly budget was not right. That's right.

28:07 – 28:36Speaker 3

According to Section 6, the unsigned funds from the balance should not be used as a regular funding resource. In the next page, Section 7 No. 8 is an example of appropriate feedbacks. The City Council has been standing for nearly a year now. How do you see the difference between the two? I think it's a loss. Therefore, we do not want to establish a policy that we do not accept.

28:51Speaker 2

But I don't want them to say that we will do this every year for 5 years or 10 years. Okay. Another thing is the gym. And yes, just a quick question. Are you sure this is the goal?

29:25 – 29:47Speaker 3

Are you deciding where you want to go with the rest? The rule of thumb is to decide where you want to go with the rest. The Board of Directors has decided that the goal is to reduce the amount of funds to 30%. Find a way to get the most of the expenses back to the employers.

29:52 – 30:57Speaker 1

So let me give you an example. Road construction. So every year we spend about $1.5 million on road construction. We spend it somewhere, but we do it because we collect some money for big roads. For example, my Creek Road, Whipper, Kinner, Mudalayava. But Town Woods, Mudalayava. We need it there. But in the past few years, there is a part of the project that has not been completed yet. We have been working on it for two to three years. We understand that we have to do it in advance. So this is an opportunity. Come, we can complete it there in more time. The city has a long history of taking money from this fund for various reasons. As you imagine, I like it too. I think we should do more of it. John, do you have any questions? Yes, this would be a trigger for using too much money at a policy deadline.

31:08 – 31:20Speaker 3

This changes the discussion from how much money we should have in the fund to where we should use more money. Therefore, the aim of the government is to establish a limit in reality.

31:20 – 31:50Speaker 1

To make more money, the city and the financial board should be encouraged to do so. So what I'm trying to say is, even though there are suggestions about the best ways to spend it, it doesn't work out in reality. Those parties make a lot of decisions about what they can do with the money. But in reality, it's about taking the money out of the fund that doesn't give you a target and making it profitable. No, but you still have a lot of discussions about where to use the money.

32:00Speaker 3

We don't need to know how much we need to pay attention to in the fund.

32:03Speaker 1

Of course, they are two different transactions.

32:05 – 32:16Speaker 3

This is not a magic bulletin that tells us where to go or where not to go. This is just a focus change. As I said, this is just a study at a time. We can agree that the first fund should be reduced by 30%.

32:26 – 32:37Speaker 2

Then we can start a lively discussion about what to do with $2.260 million. I am sure that there are various reasons for what to do with $2.6 million in the old list of investors. One more thing. I don't have a problem with anything else. My questions can be turned into contests later. Okay, then John and Jim and I can discuss.

32:55 – 34:52Speaker 1

I strongly suggest that this has been discussed in the Board of Finance meetings during the Venal period. I strongly suggest that these meetings, the whole Finance Board and the discussion about these issues, when they move forward, I strongly suggest that they look at their thoughts. I think we started the discussion about the first rough draft you brought in April. So let's look at the agendas to see when you went very far and when you discussed it. Let's continue from there. That is, if you are interested, there is a Google Drive that we tested for the group and the policy developed by this. Think about the policies in other cities and the timing of the election and the timing of the election. Many in the group have done very hard work. Let me introduce Anna Ryder, Andy Russell and Fred Behringer. They have done a lot of work. They are very attentive about this. So I would like to thank them for their work. Thank you very much for your time this evening. The next thing on our agenda is to hold a special town meeting in the morning on September 26, 2021. To end the fiscal year of 2026, this is to end the budget requirements for our auditors. The second thing on this agenda was to hold a re-evaluation of the infrastructure development funds. That's why I sent you a preview. And we need to allow you to post this for a long time to make it popular in the newspaper and for the town meeting to take place on September 21st. Can I make a promise?

34:53Speaker 3

Make a promise to allow a special town meeting to take place on September 21st, 2026. I will be the second. Is there any discussion?

35:05 – 37:55Speaker 1

Okay, since you don't listen to anything, I'll vote and then announce it. Especially those who agree to the town meeting, please consider them as God. Is there anyone against it? Is there anyone against it? Will the vote be passed? I'll hand it over to both of you. You can submit it now. Then, whatever it is, we don't have to keep it on the counter. Next was our rule in the Asuthrana Steering Committee, which was very complicated. At that time, from Howard, we heard that there were six members of the Bavana Steering Committee, and we needed volunteers from various groups. We first came to the board. Then we, and one. From Aduhok, we turned into an operational committee, and we made it operational that there would be 222 people. We continued to represent New Napaksha. Then a man named Jim Caldwell came to take over. Because on Sundays, at 9 o'clock in the morning, once a month, when they meet, he cannot take part. So he took over. Then a man does not take part. When those two go out, if someone else goes out, they have no room. So they cannot hold a meeting. So the protest they are conducting is delayed. There are some interesting discussions going on in this group. Then they take these details back to their personal zoning planning and to the groups that are going to give them. So now it should be in zoning because this is not an opening or Michael Foliano has gone. It is impossible for him to rule in August. Therefore, we have only one request. That is to stand on the regional and housing board of Bonnie Ram Snyder. And that is the only request. He will be the last Democrat who can become a legislator. Because it will be set in four. The highest rank that this group can have is four. Then we still have a Republican rank. Then we have another chance. It is for the Bavana group to get it, they have to find someone to rule this committee or not, but they have not come this far. Therefore, if I can make a promise to rule an independent committee that we need, I will rule Bonnie Ram Snyder to the Bavana Tantra Asuthran Steering Committee.

38:04 – 40:04Speaker 3

Prameham avathiripikkim. Eniki randamathetho undho? Jnani randamathetho parayum. Kooduthala charcha. Charcha kurachu koodi vishalam aakkaani kajiyunna chilare kandathayendathondannu jnani karudhunnu. And, as you know, the importance of this committee, this working committee, and how it affects us with all the features that the new constitution is going to impose on us, and what are the measures to implement those features, please make it clear. and we can still carry out a large-scale discussion. If we can include more details in this, it would be better for us. This is a time for strong discussions among the citizens. I think there are some very talented people in this committee. Howard talked about the need for us to be in this committee and talked about a wide range of opinions. Um, EDC would be a very good suggestion, I think. Um. Therefore. If we need a person for a party, this is the only request. Um, I will vote to approve. But I think we should double this committee. Do you have any other opinions? Do it. Anything. Okay, I'll call for a vote. Please note that this steering committee is not taking votes.

40:23 – 43:09Speaker 1

They are just an advisory committee. They share the details of the local meetings together. They are now moving back to the building that can be used for zoning planning. They also operate as a representative of River Cog. I will say that I was present at the last meeting. I heard some comments about the addition of EDC. They didn't feel it was right. I think it's in minutes. So Dennis sent minutes last week. So I want to see who said what comments. This is my own thing and I understood the intention of us having a quorum. But a quorum is being held. Yes, a meeting has been held. But meetings have been held in the past. I'm not saying they're right. But people have searched. But votes can never be taken. Anyway, you don't have any votes, and because you are only an educational group, we can hold more meetings within two weeks. I'll check those minutes again. I'll send it to both of you. We can go from there. And if it's right for both of you. Okay. Yes. Okay. Let's move on to the next thing. Lime is trying to approve a mutual aid agreement with Pattanavam. You won this too. This caught my attention. Nyangal Tamil oru paraspera udambadi unda irunu. Umm, Nyangal oru kararala irunu. Paksha aadhu shabdathil ude matrami unda itullu. Avaruda Emergency Management Director John Evans ithey kuruche samsarichu. Police Policing. Dominic Solari odum Steve Harkett inodum ithine kuruche samsarichu. Ithi Nyangal ka erudanam ennu nyan paranyu. Umm, Kristi um nyanum ithil oppidanam ennu avar agrahikinnu. And because of that, they want to write it in words. And the police union examined it. Our resident state trooper, Derek McGregor, examined it. They don't have a problem with it. They agree to it. This doesn't lock us up. We can go out. I think we should announce 30 days from now to another city via rega. If we don't decide to help when necessary, But as you know, everyone has to leave when there is a need in our small towns. So I'm there. Before we discuss any questions, thoughts, desires, or anything else, we need a proposal. So if we get a proposal on the board to accept it, we can have a discussion. If we decide to move forward or not, we can do that.

43:19Speaker 3

I would like to invite you all to participate in this event. Please wait for a minute. I will continue the discussion. Okay, let's have a discussion.

43:27 – 44:04Speaker 1

Any thoughts or questions? I will try my best to answer what I know. This is prepared in line. We went back and forth. There was a chart at first. There was a chart about when we can come to them or when they can come to us. But we felt that it was a little too much. Then... My first question was, what does our police department think about this?

44:14 – 46:35Speaker 3

My wish was that if they had an opportunity to help us, we would like to be there. And... As you know, our two cities are very close to each other for various reasons. But Lime is not that big of a police force. My wish, as you know, is one of the shortcomings of our very old relations. So, I'm going to hand this over to John, because you have an experience that I don't have. Oh, this is practical, what does it mean? It means that there is help that can be used in other cities. In this situation, what you said is very true, Jim. I don't have an international law enforcement agency included in this draft. Westbrook's State Police Troop F provides them with police services. They have not decided to be part of the Resident Trooper program. That's why they don't have a resident trooper. That's why they can't appoint a police officer because they don't have a registered police office. If they had a resident trooper, they could have had a constabulary. But their constable has been appointed according to a law that gives them the right to rule. Constable is not even given the right to drive a car. In reality, a vehicle has been given the right to drive or stop. A police officer. Even though we have given a large part of it to floggers and other officers, there are still officers who demand that contractors rule over police officers according to the town ordinance. Therefore, they do not allow floggers to be allowed. And... This is when I read it. As you know, the police hold is responding with a full-fledged order. The employee who apologizes and responds within the required authority has full police or peace officer powers. They do not have to submit that bill. Therefore, yes.

46:35Speaker 1

But we have.

46:36Speaker 3

But we have. Certainly. Therefore, this is a very wrong thing. That was my question.

46:44 – 48:09Speaker 1

Therefore, this is something that has not been said for years. Certainly, they do. If there is a problem in school, they will respond. If there is a problem in the library and they need more hands, certainly we will respond if there is anything wrong. Um, some things they can't include above Hamburg, they include. It's not our right, it's theirs. If that's the case, they'll have to rule someone. Um, I know that the management, John and Dave, are working together on such things. In some situations, he can be more generous than us, like a squirrel. But if we need him in any of his divisions or any of his situations, he will be ready to jump for us. I am happy to hear your questions and wishes again. Tell Christy and John what we are thinking. But this was actually discussed. John and Steve Hockett, Dominic and Tamil Christy and I knew about it a few months ago. She told me about it and asked me what I was thinking.

48:13 – 48:40Speaker 3

That's why at the end of the story, it says that it will include special events and parades. Now we're getting into overtime problems. This will be a special event, like a hamburger. So what you're talking about now is sending the old line police officer to the hamburger and paying for that coverage. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no,

48:41 – 50:14Speaker 1

But in the chart, she said, I thought you were lost. Because they had to give some examples here. But it's not there. So she went back to her side. We can go back and do this. I'm happy to say that. But on top of that, they were one of the things that they had. But they don't expect to help us. That's what she said. This is not something we do separately. So let me act more on it. We will come back. Jim, you promised to talk about it. I think you should put it on the table. So, I think you should decide whether you will take your promise or promise it to Bavi. I will make a promise to promise this draft. Do you like it? Because did you tie it or did I tie it? I didn't tie it. I tied it. So I will allow you to wear it. I will tie it. If you send Kristi's email to both of you, I will be grateful. I want you to ask the questions you want to be answered to both of them. Because it's not from us. I think it came from their offices. If we get more answers, we can forward it to them and you. Shady, I had something to tell you. I only did a formational discussion for you. There is a sinkhole on 6 Magnica Road outside of Pudumaramam. I think we haven't voted yet, right? Oh, please forgive me. Thank you.

50:14Speaker 3

Usually, this is January. Good job.

50:16 – 53:06Speaker 1

Everyone who is willing to participate in the Veda Gati Pramayam and Veda Gati will have to wear this until the 21st. Then we will get more answers. Please let me know. Do you have any objections? Any suggestions? Will Pramayam pass? Thank you, John. It's in my interest. There was a discussion on how to operate 6 magnetic roads near Podumaram. There was an old pipe going through the middle of the road. Big jobs are needed for this. Um. Um is starting a mine. They have made a mine for it. Then I called the head town engineer. Jacob Aaron Mortensen came from Nathan Jacobson and looked at it. We will have to make a plan. But I wanted you both to know that. Because they will have to go out and look for some buildings to make it better. Because I don't think it will be cheap. Let's use a fund that we haven't assigned yet. Okay. The property on Tannoy's Road is the first property we have. This property is believed to have been used by the landlord for years. They came and did a title search on their own and found that it was in the landlord's property. They connected with the capital. The capital said, yes, we are ready to sell this land to you as a property. But since this is in the city, we will get the first payment. Then I approached Ed and he did it. He said, I think this place needs $16,000 for the capital. He said, I believe we can do something more useful than spending $16,000 on this place. So, that's two cents from him. And after talking to the owner of this house, I would like to inform you that they will have to go inside and conduct a title search. Because there is a theft claim there, you can see it on the map. Yes. So, the theft claim is not clear. There are some discussions about whether the Drudha Claim is actually about the mountain. It is more about the ruins. There is another place about the road. You know how it will happen. Continue. Yes, they think it could be about the mountain.

53:06Speaker 3

So they will have to do 156 times in between. That land. Then. It is like a drainage well there, isn't it?

53:15 – 54:23Speaker 1

Yes, I think there is a secret place there. So, there is still a discussion going on. Before they buy it, they have to complete it. They have to get a proper property right. So, because of the right that was there years ago, I had a small discussion with Melinda. But if they say they are not going, it is not a clear statement. It is the same thing that everyone is talking about. That's why this is our discussion. Do we need it? If not, they can definitely move forward. If we say that we are not interested in it, their representative will buy it. I told him that it can be in this or that side of the road. He said that I don't need it at all. But I don't know if you have time to drive a vehicle through it. But I did. So, the only thing we're saying is that we don't accept it. That's the reality. Yes, but I... What do you mean? Which side of the road is it?

54:23 – 54:35Speaker 3

I think it's possible if it's close to 156 and on the other side of 156. I think the landlord doesn't want that. Oh.

54:44Speaker 1

Frontage Road Frontage Road Frontage Road Frontage Road Frontage Road

55:04 – 56:13Speaker 3

Theodore MacDonald. Secondly, I don't see any useful use for that part of the city. One of those parcels is for drainage, and the other is for a very small parcel near residential property. I don't think we can use it. Yes, my opinion is that it should be investigated by the public. If they don't see any use for it, I don't see any use for it. This is much clearer than the amount emailed. Therefore, what I intend to do is, first of all, to use our rights to write a resolution, I would like to make a promise. I will say the second thing. Okay, good. Thank you.

56:14Speaker 1

We have to vote.

56:15Speaker 3

I know. I know. I know. We have already done that.

56:19 – 58:07Speaker 1

Everyone who agrees that this land is not needed, I know. I agree that we need this land. That's what I'm telling you. Me. Me. Me. Are you against it? Are you leaving anything behind? Will Pramayam pass? Thank you. Okay. Finally, this is the Soundview Commission. I forwarded what they voted for you. Now, I would like to tell you all something. This is their part. This has to go. Since this is in their 183rd district, this has to go to a town meeting. Therefore, what they need from us is only to approve the proposal they made at their special meeting in August 2020. Amplified Music Digits, Amplified Amplified Voice, PA Systems, PA Systems, Generators, I will read it for updating the beach rules that prohibit the consumption of birds on the beach. We are planning to establish a permit process that is not against the right of the public to participate in possible events and the silence of the beach. That's what they brought. They want to add this to this, but this will have to go to a town meeting later. So they ask for our permission to go to a town meeting later, but they have to do some work in this regard. The correct answer is yes, because it is about excessive noise. But it is said that there are television sets on the beach. I don't really see it. I haven't seen a television set on a beach in all the years I've been to the beach. Have you? Oh, I saw a television set on a baseball game.

58:07 – 58:29Speaker 3

So, that's possible. Okay. Umm. Not on the phone, in reality. No, it was like when they first started putting out boomboxes and other things. They had small portable televisions. One person was lying in a corner and watched a game with their portable TV at the same time. Okay.

58:29 – 58:48Speaker 3

To put it clearly, they were going to go. They were going to set up an ordinance just for the DJs and others. No, this has to be part of accepting their orders. This has to be added to this. Okay, but giving permission is not a part of it. It is... Is that right? It is a part of them. We have to approve it.

58:48 – 1:00:41Speaker 1

They said they needed to establish a process to give a permission. It will be like what we do for White Sand. If a group of white sand is willing to use the white sand, we will allow it. Know that it is there. We are not saying that they cannot go. We are saying that they give us the right to do so. But we can say that there were two groups at the same time at White Sands Beach in Pavilion. That's right. They all waited for the same time. Okay, it would be nice if we were allowed to say that you are legal. You know, in some other beaches, they say I have one pavilion, you have two pavilions. We only have one pavilion, only two picnic tables. So if anyone is there, it can be a problem, but the water and sand beach permit has been in place for years. Last year, when a large group of 150 children went to Cromwell High School, the police department said that it would be good if someone gave them a permit and told them that they were coming. We are not saying that we will stop them, but we are asking the local police to inform them that there will be more people on the beach every day outside of a normal crowd. I think that's what they're asking. We need more information from the chairman of Soundview. This is not something to be done tonight. Now this is only for business purposes. Because this is temporary, they have to review it. So I think they will wait until they update everything and they will be able to add this language. Yes.

1:00:51Speaker 3

There can be more specifications from the key commission.

1:00:56Speaker 3

It will be helpful.

1:00:57 – 1:01:09Speaker 1

John, are you working on it? Yes, I don't know how it will work in the full permit. Reason? I don't know how long it will last. Yes.

1:01:14 – 1:02:00Speaker 3

I think we are entering a kind of dark area. I think it is clear. I can use an example and use it again. I can't bring my old hockey players to White Sands and establish my PA. Do you know? I don't have the right to an old country festival. Do you know? Because of that. There is no need for private activities on the beach. Um, paksha aalugal groopgalayi irangunnu, sangaditharayalum allengilum, adinikuruchu nammal endaana chaiyan agraheetunadunna nyan karudunnu. Ningal kariyamo? If we want to do something, I think we have a lot of things to discuss there. I have a lot of questions and wishes.

1:02:00 – 1:05:18Speaker 1

Do you know? On the way, you had a question about the department of our illegal activities. I sent it to the law, but they haven't returned it yet. Then, it must have been done in the 1980s. Why did they stop it? Shady, then we will do it. When we do it, I want you to know that. But Vicky did something. When she made a statement in our ordinances, we have our ordinances. This. Hey, this is a description. There are 37 cases in our ordinances that exclude the health director. They are written in 50s and 60s. We don't have a health director. Yes, so we don't have a way to make those ordinances happen. So, There are more things to be done on the ledge to repair our septic tank and other elements. If someone is installing a new septic tank, they will be able to make sure that it is acceptable to the carers and engineers. But they don't really understand some of the things we really have to fix. So Vicky told us that you can give a blanket statement to replace the director of health who is in touch with our code. Instead of examining each ordinance and changing it, a blanket statement should be issued to the health director. This means moving forward. Or when we are in the budget season, we can see if there is a change in our city to the health director or to a sanitary. We may have to start looking at it one by one. Let's see if it benefits our city to allow someone to handle some of these issues. Then we can do it. I am happy to tell you that there are 37 callouts in all the ordinances. Then you can see who you think he is. WPCA is in the same situation. They have a story. They don't have anything they want, but we are working on it. Leglite has helped to attach those knives. If we have made a promise, will anyone do it? I think they will try to attach those knives for the time being. But the attachments can be a little expensive for us. But I haven't accepted it. I will let you know as I do. Okay, let's get back to the old story. I sent you the details. You asked me about two policies in the HR department. I sent you the details of Pat McKeel. I sent you the thoughts of him about two policies. One, he will keep it aside. Now, he won't put it in the book. The other one will be reused. I'm sorry, but I didn't print it. Okay, but I know, Jim. You... There was a D. Do you have time to look at it?

1:05:18 – 1:05:32Speaker 3

Yes, I thought the new part was right. Okay. So, the prosecutor's order is to completely remove the distinction between identity and identity. Do not accept this as a policy book.

1:05:32 – 1:05:53Speaker 1

But you can take it as a later freedom. You can add it at another time. But these requirements will be removed. Right? Because what he says is right. Thuliyatha. Umm. Shemikanam. Ende munil adhi illa innaana. Mattunna nayam.

1:05:53 – 1:06:11Speaker 3

Adhe. Nyaan uddeshichadha. Adheham adistanaparamayi ende bayam endaanannu sthirigarikinnu. Nyaan agrahichadhilum kooduthal manakvoorvam adheham adha avadharipikinnu. Umm. Pakshya adhil booribhagavum. Jolisthalatte peedana viruthadha, vivechana viruthadha enniveyude parithiil ulpadinnu.

1:06:13 – 1:08:22Speaker 3

Furthermore, the employment opportunity is right, the employment opportunity is below the employment opportunity. Some things are not like that. The first thing I wanted to say was to avoid it, because as I said before, I don't think there is anything that doesn't work for all of us. But the D-Alarm is going to ring. Any good activity that we try to do in this city will fail. But here, there are a lot of things that are necessary or necessary to be investigated. And then my suggestion, now my suggestion is this. We will investigate this and find out what is being done in some parts that we do not need here. Avoid that. But, What we don't have in other departments is a philosophy of justice and acceptance of personal differences. There are two more. It is a legal boilerplate that you can use in any kind of handbook when you enforce laws against the Constitution and the Federal Constitution. This is a job description. So, you know where you can say, for example, in the first instance, a community worker who makes sure that the resources are equal in comparison to the diversity, and a community worker who is responsible for building and maintaining the infrastructure. This will raise the anger of the federal government over us. Let's talk about the justice and acceptance of personal differences. In the next sentence, we use personal differences. Therefore, in a way, as you know, the purpose of this proposal is to re-establish the language in this draft and maintain the purpose of this proposal. Do not ignore all this and do not withdraw from the executives. Okay, then.

1:08:32Speaker 1

Do you want to take a stab at it? I'll take a stab at it.

1:08:34 – 1:08:47Speaker 3

I'll explain it to you. Let's see what you think. Okay, I've started doing this for this purpose. But I didn't want to do it to make it profitable. If you want us to send it to you in a way that you can enjoy by cutting, pasting, and revising, that's easy.

1:08:47 – 1:09:09Speaker 1

Town? Yes. Those town puzzles are PDF, right? Yes, we'll get it. We'll get it for you in VedaDoc. I'll send it to you. Okay. Okay, let's move on. Selectman's general discussion. Any thoughts, questions, concerns?

1:09:09Speaker 3

Will the water come back or are we going to scare him?

1:09:11 – 1:10:40Speaker 1

I contacted him today and told him that he will return to his office on January 2. I told him that I think your voicemail is faulty. I emailed him. He said he would get back to me. But I sent him two letters in October to see if he wanted to come to Avelun. The big thing about them is that they are happy. I don't know what his attitude is. Because I didn't really talk to him. He was standing in front of me at that other meeting. Then let's have a discussion that is more intense. I will tell him. At this time, he will tell me the basic rules of what to talk about and what not to talk about. That was his desire. He said, I can't speak about some of the things you want to talk about. I want the team members to come with me. I want him to ask us some questions in advance. So what do they have to talk about? He got a clear idea. Do we have to do this in the executive session? Not in the executive session. This is not a complaint. This is not a personal problem. This is not a personal problem. So, he is covering his bases. We are trying. We need details. So, I know that we are handling security issues.

1:10:41 – 1:11:12Speaker 3

We will ask you some questions that you don't want to answer. Yes. Is there a forum where we can do that to make the city's basic necessities available? I agree that they should come before us. Because they water many of our houses.

1:11:12 – 1:11:27Speaker 1

But I will conduct a meeting with him and see what they are thinking. Okay. Okay. Because I don't know anything else.

1:11:27 – 1:11:42Speaker 3

I will be out of town on October 5th. So, I don't know if you want to try to escape. After that, I don't know if it's Columbus Day or if you want to try to escape on the 28th or if you want to find me. Can you dial in? I... I won't. I won't be back in 30 minutes after 5 o'clock.

1:11:43Speaker 1

Okay. So, what do we have to do?

1:11:44Speaker 3

On the next Monday, after...

1:11:57Speaker 1

You have to go to the weekend before Sunday and hold the 3rd meeting in September.

1:12:02Speaker 3

That's... An auction. Unfortunately, I'm not aware of that. Okay. Then...

1:12:05 – 1:13:14Speaker 1

I think you want to miss the arm track. But they'll come at 5. Do you want to see that he is not going to answer any questions? He only answered our questions. Then, if you want to ask more questions, we can hold a very small meeting. We can do that. We won't vote for a good one. We haven't voted for a long time. But we can do that. Of course. His schedule is only because I scheduled him. Okay. Then, I can do that. If you continue to send your questions, you will be able to see them and respond to them. You will continue to be here. The other thing that Jim and I are doing at that night is that if he wants to do a draft on that human rights issue, we won't vote for it. We will file a draft. Certainly. And then he will send it to you.

1:13:14Speaker 3

Can you accept things?

1:13:14Speaker 1

That's what I meant. That's how it will be for you. Yes. Yes. That's fine. Okay. Anyway, Jim. Yes. I would like to discuss all the car violations in the city. I think people are getting ill.

1:13:32 – 1:14:07Speaker 3

The main reason for this is that people are not closing their cars, but I understand that this is a problem in the international context. Oh, this is not just us, but all the cities in the world, but this is a desperate effort. We are in the radar of the desperate teams who are doing this. And so I thought about what we are saying to the legislature, what we are saying to the people in the city, and how we are going to deal with this. I don't expect an answer now, but I think we should do it. But I don't know what we are doing about this. Okay, we found three cars. The reason they are doing this is that they are coming to our city.

1:14:08 – 1:15:00Speaker 1

We found one car. Sometimes they come with another stolen car. Then, where are those car-roaders? They didn't take the car to the place where the car was stolen. But they used it somewhere and went from Subaru to BMW. That is, they found a big car. Then, they used one. They took our car. But they felt like that. Today, I talked to Derek. They found the three cars that they took. But not here. They weren't here in the city. But he believes that he has found three cars. Ummm. He said, sometimes it feels like he's taking it for a ride. He's taking it for a ride and using it. John, you should be familiar with some of these things. Yes, they don't buy gas. They buy another car. Then, yes, it's mostly soap.

1:15:08 – 1:15:32Speaker 1

I don't know why they do that. I don't know why they do that. I don't know why they do that. I don't know why they do that. I don't know why they do that. I don't know why they do that. I don't know why they do that. I don't know why they do that. I don't know why they do that. I don't know why they do that. No.

1:15:32Speaker 3

Do you know that? No.

1:15:33Speaker 1

I don't know.

1:15:34Speaker 3

So, these are just unnecessary crimes. Crimes that happen for a low price. Yes. I don't know how much we can be aware of the public.

1:15:43 – 1:16:37Speaker 1

You should close your car. If you have a garage, keep the car in the garage. Don't even use the keys. As someone said, don't put the keys in the garage. Because if they enter your garage, they will take your car. By God, do you know? Keep the car in the garage. Close the car. Close the garage. Take your keys to your house. This is very disappointing. I received a message for 650 in the morning. Hey, you got another car. Um, where am I? Um, but... I don't know what we can do because this happens everywhere. That's why they're monitoring it. That's all I know. They can understand where you're coming from, where you're going. If anyone gets caught, I'll let you know.

1:16:51Speaker 3

Samsthanam aana idhil nethrathvam eduthathannu jnan karuthannu.

1:16:55 – 1:17:14Speaker 1

Paaryan kaanan avar idhu nirikshikunnundannu jnan karuthannu. Innu jnan true bethum aayi phonel samsarichirannu. Pakshay jnan adhu paramarshichilla. Angani yalla, pakshay enikki theerchayayum thirike vilichu avarudha kaivasham ulludha endaanannu chodhikam aayirannu. Mattan tengilum.

1:17:17 – 1:18:42Speaker 3

So, I know that we have discussed iBikes. Therefore, I would like to give you the constitution of iBikes in three different departments. There is a requirement that anyone on this bike should wear a helmet. I have not seen it so far. All cycle systems should be in accordance with local e-bikes. I don't think that's happening. Why? Because of the speed and power associated with it. And... I have heard people complaining to me. And, as you know, the police have announced that there is nothing they can do about it. But... In some cases, there is. And, I gave you a chart. A chart that says you have to work under the 14th grade. Is this to make it easier? I sent this to you. Two. I think there are different formats going on. Therefore, we are disappointed in the fact that this bike is driven on an open road or on a sidewalk, and because it is not illegal for a cycle. Therefore, I am happy to see that other town organizations are looking at what we want to include in a town ordinance as a jumping point.

1:18:47Speaker 1

That will work. Will there be any problems?

1:18:49 – 1:19:24Speaker 3

Yes, that's what I mean. Yes, you have to do it normally. This will be under a town ordinance. Write it in an infraction ticket containing the town ordinance. This is for using any other part of the page number and the town ordinance. This is what the Central Information Bureau has made available. Um, I noticed that I was talking about an electric cycle in F, but what about these scooters? So, if it's more than 750 watts, it's not a e-bike anymore. I think this is a real motorcycle.

1:19:32Speaker 1

But the thing about scooters is to be sorry, not that. The kids ride what I see as an old-fashioned foot pedal scooter. What did they call it? Mobadugal.

1:19:40Speaker 3

No, not mobadugal.

1:19:41Speaker 1

The stand-up scooters that our kids used. But they called it something else.

1:19:48Speaker 3

No, it's not.

1:19:49 – 1:20:02Speaker 1

It was a long time ago. It was a scooter you used. You know, your pedal. You use your foot to press it. You stand on it with one foot and press it. It's like a skateboard. But it has a stand-up handle. Oh. What's it called?

1:20:02Speaker 3

Okay, it's a manual.

1:20:04Speaker 1

No, they have an electric one.

1:20:05Speaker 3

Now I'm saying there's an electric one. Then it shouldn't be like that.

1:20:09 – 1:20:30Speaker 1

It's not included here. But we can include it in an ordinance. Okay, the reason I'm sorry about it is because There are a lot of middle school kids who are leaving school. But they take their friends or something else. They ride behind them. No one gives them helmets. They go through Lime Street. Yes.

1:20:30Speaker 3

Let's see that. I'll see it there.

1:20:35Speaker 1

What were those things? Racer, racer scooters. I think our kids used to call them when they were young. Yes.

1:20:41Speaker 3

They used to do other things too. Yes.

1:20:46 – 1:21:02Speaker 1

Then all of them are in the metal bin in Maliniya Kumbara. Because they need one electric. Okay, John, if you can take it, I like it. That would be very good. Um. Okay. Anything else? I'm fine. Thanks for sending the cards.

1:21:02Speaker 3

I'll make an announcement to make sure.

1:21:05Speaker 1

Yes, Devaai. 652. No. Okay. Is everything okay? Okay.

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