approximately $18,000 remaining.
· Town Hall Vertical Lift $250,000 - Public Works Director/Town Engineer Steve
Masalin stated that he initiated architectural work to install a Vertical Platform Lift at
the Town Hall. He stated it was an alternative to a full elevator, noting that it would
provide access from the lower floor to the upper floor. He stated although they may
not be in violation of the American Disabities Act (ADA) that the lift was needed,
explaining for people who cannot navigate the stairs, have to drive their car around
Town Hall and park on the street to access the upper level of Town Hall.
· Ledyard Center Sidewalk In-Fill: $35,000 ARPA Funding - Public Works
Director/Town Engineer Steve stated the $35,000 may not be enough funding to
complete the construction oof the sidewalks in the two missing sections: (1) In front
of Holdridge Garden Center; and (2) Across the street in front of Dime Bank up to
the Post Office. However, he stated that they would have plans and State Permits
in-place and would get as much accomplished as they could with the ARPA Funding
and would then 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;
noting to-date the town has received a total of $109,703.61; and 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
