continue to work to complete the sidewalks as funding becomes available. He noted
the Multi-Use Pathway, which was being paid by Local Transportation Capital
Improvement Plan (LOTCIP) Grant Funding would install sidewalks in the area after
Valentinos Restaurant to the Bestway Market on Route 117.
·
LED Message Signs - $70,000- Mayor Allyn stated the sign in front of the Gales Ferry
Fire Department on Route 12, Gales Ferry, was installed and was now operational. He
stated he finally received approval from the State to install the second LED Message
Sign in Ledyard Center that would be located in the arch of the stonewall in front of the
Upper Town Green. He stated that he had to contact the Commissioner of the
Department of Transportation to finally move Ledyard’s request along.
· Erickson Park Improvements $55,000 - Mayor Allyn stated the stone dust path was put
down this past fall (2023). He stated a Contractor has been hired; however, he stated
Parks, Recreation & Senior Citizens Director Scott Johnson, Jr. was trying to work
around the June 8, 2024 Harvard-Yale Regatta Festival. He stated that he would
follow-up with Mr. Johnson tomorrow.
· Mental Health Balance $150,000 - Mayor Allyn stated based on the current caseload
that they were projecting to have approximately $100,000 left at the end of 2026. He
stated Clinician Pat Frost had two cases, and he noted that only one client accepted
services for the summer. He stated Social Services Director Karen Goetchius has
been looking to hire an additional Clinician on a Per Diem basis. However, he stated
if there were no takers of the service that the Per Diem Clinician would not be paid.
He stated that he was considering making a recommendation to leave $50,000
earmarked for Mental Health Services, which at the current usage rate would provide
for two years of services. He noted the Finance Committee would need make a
determination within the next two meetings on the allocation of these funds.
CONTINUE
RESULT:
Discussion regarding potential uses for the funding received from the National Opioid
Settlement Payments.
2.
Mayor Allyn, III, stated Ledyard received an Opioid Payment in the amount of $9,098
which was a combined payment from CVS, Allergan, and Teva; noting that they would
continue to receive Opioid Funding through 2037. He went on to explain at their
September 27, 2023 meeting the Town Council appropriated $36,100 from the National
Opioid Settlement Funds to Ledge Light Health District/ Ledyard Prevention Coalition to
implement programs to address opioid use disorder and prevention, and to expand access to
intervention, treatment, and recovery options. He stated Emergency Narcan Kits were
installed at the Upper Town Green in Ledyard Center and at the Gales Ferry Community
Center parking lot. He suggested the Town Council expand the use of the Opioid Funds,
noting at the Finance Committee’s April 3, 2024 he suggested they consider other
Agencies such as SERAC, located in Norwich, noting that they do similar work. He stated a
recent article reported that to date only 3% of the Opioid Settlement Funds have been spent
in Connecticut. He stated that Ledyard was one of few towns that has been putting the
money out into the community. He offered to invite SERAC to give a 10-15 presentation to
the Town Council, should the Finance Committee be interested and learning about their
programs.
Councilor Saccone questioned whether the Emergency Narcan Kits have been used.
Mayor Allyn stated Ledyard Prevention Coalition Kerensa Mansfield would be
