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ROWAYTON “SANDY” UPDATE FROM: The Sixth Taxing District and the Rowayton Fire Department

Monday, October 29, 2012 by:Cynthia F. Johnson

Rowayton residents:

We are about to be hit by a major storm of a magnitude we have never previously witnessed. This storm will feature heavy rains, strong sustained winds and catastrophic flooding. Please do not underestimate this storm – it will be much more powerful and last longer than Hurricane Irene.

We ask all residents who live south of McKinley Street to evacuate. The Rowayton Fire Department will not be able to respond to your emergencies. In addition, we believe CL&P could shut down the power to this area as it did during the 1992 storm.

Last night’s high tide at 11:17 PM will likely not recede much before the next high tide at 11:29 AM today. And the high tide later on today at 11:57 PM will be catastrophic – with water levels many feet higher than we saw in 1992 or with Irene. In fact, we could see a tide even higher than set in the 1938 Hurricane. Thus, evacuate now while you can, you will likely not be able to escape subsequently as there will be no low tides as you know them. When you do evacuate, please turn off the master switch on your electrical box in your home!!

Please note as flooding gets underway, the City’s sewage treatment plant will be shut down. Pumping stations on Bell Island and Farm Creek will no longer operate. The sewer system will begin to back up. At this time, please quit doing laundry and running your dishwasher and use your toilets and showers sparingly (if at all).

If you have no place to go, please consider the City’s shelter at Brien McMahon High School (300 Highland Avenue) where there will be bathrooms, showers, power and meals. This opened as of 5 PM last night.

And, please, do not go out in the middle of the storm and walk in water …. You could get electrocuted and the water will be dirty … it will contain sewage and you could become the victim of a staph infection. We cannot urge you enough to stay inside until the storm has passed.

Please check www.rowaytonfire.com for updates

Stay Safe.

The Sixth Taxing District and the Rowayton Fire Department

Rowayton… it’s time to get ready for summer… Bayley Beach Permit Applications are now available…

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 by:Cynthia F. Johnson

Applications From the Sixth Taxing District… are at the Rowayton Library or online.

Bayley Beach Parking Permit Applications are now available at the Rowayton Library and online at the Library’s website www.Rowayton.org and the Rowayton Civic Association’s website www.Rowaytonct.com and at the District’s website: sixthdistrict.rowayton.org.

Bayley Beach Parking Permits or Resident Cards are required for entry into Bayley Beach or the tennis courts at Bayley Beach starting May 26^th, 2012 for the summer season.

All Sixth Taxing District residents and residential property owners may apply.

Beach Permit Walk-In Permit Days at the Rowayton Community Center are

Saturday, May 19^th from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and

Monday, May 21^st from 6-9 p.m.

For more information, please contact Andrea Woodworth, District Clerk at (203) 854-5066.

P.S. The new Rules and Regulations for Bayley Beach are also available online at http://sixthdistrict.rowayton.org.

Calling all Rowayton Voters: It’s Time for the Annual Meeting of the Sixth Taxing District

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 by:Cynthia F. Johnson

The Annual Meeting of the Sixth Taxing District of Norwalk will be held on Wednesday, March 7 at 7:30pm at the Rowayton Community Center. The agenda and the proposed budget are available online at http://sixthdistrict.rowayton.org or a paper copy is available at the Rowayton Library. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Andrea Woodworth, District Clerk at 203-854-5066.

Annual Meeting of the Sixth Taxing District (Rowayton) will be held on March 7 @ 7:30pm

Monday, February 27, 2012 by:Cynthia F. Johnson

AGENDA

ANNUAL MEETING

Sixth Taxing District, City of Norwalk

March 7, 2012 – 7:30 p.m. Rowayton Community Center

Vote to appoint meeting moderator and meeting secretary.
Approval of Annual Meeting Minutes and Annual Budget Meeting Minutes for March 2, 2011.
Report of the Commissioners for Fiscal Year July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
To transact any other business properly before the meeting.

The Annual Budget Meeting will be held immediately following the Annual Meeting for the following purposes:

To hear the report of the Treasurer for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2011, that concluded with General Fund revenues approx. $55,809 greater than budgeted and with expenditures approx. $13,040 less than budgeted, increasing the Fund’s balance from Operations by approx. $42,769. Other Financing (transfers) provided a $6,700 deduction to the Fund balance resulting overall in a total increase in the Fund balance of approx. $36,069.
To take special note at the meeting of significant under-expenditures in some line items. To approve over-expenditures in other line items and to recognize the line specific appropriation of funds in the amounts of:
- General Government Support $ 982
- Public Safety $12,051
- Culture & Recreation $30,310
- Transportation $ 269
- Payroll and Employee Benefits $ 8,460
- Total to be approved/appropriated $52,072
To take action to set and to approve the District’s General Fund budget for the Fiscal Year, July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
To appropriate funds for that period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 to cover General District expenditures, and actions in support of Capital improvements.
To fix the date of the next Annual Budget Meeting of the District which the Commissioners propose be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 immediately following the Annual Meeting to be held at 7:30 p.m. that same date.

This meeting is open to the public.

Regularly Scheduled District Meeting of Rowayton is Wednesday

Friday, February 3, 2012 by:Cynthia F. Johnson

On February 8^th, the Sixth Taxing District Commissioners will hold their monthly District Meeting at 8pm in the Rowayton Community Center. All meetings are open to the public. For more information, please contact Andrea Woodworth, District Clerk at (203) 854-5066 or visit sixthdistrict.rowayton.org.

Rowayton Community Center… the restoration will continue!

Thursday, February 2, 2012 by:Cynthia F. Johnson

Community Center Restoration Project

Congratulations! Rowayton got a second Historic Restoration Fund grant from the State of Connecticut for the Community Center: $198,000. You may recall that the first stage of the restoration was focused on the slate roof. The district applied and received a $146,800 preservation grant from the state. This work was completed during the summer of 2011. The second stage will have work focused on the exterior windows, doors, trim and walls. Residents voted to spend as much as $600,000 on this second stage. The plan is to start and complete this work later this year.

Special Meeting of the Sixth Taxing District re Rowayton’s Bayley Beach Park Rules

Friday, January 27, 2012 by:Cynthia F. Johnson

A public hearing of the residents of the Sixth Taxing District of Norwalk will be held on February 8, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. at the Rowayton Community Center, 33 Highland Avenue,

for the purpose of reviewing and approving the following changes to the RULES AND

REGULATIONS FOR BAYLEY BEACH PARK which were adopted on April 20, 2009.

Rule 3. During the summer season, vehicles without permits will be charged a parking fee of $25 on weekends and holidays and $20 on non-holiday weekdays. Buses will not be admitted. Pedestrians or bicyclists who are not Sixth District residents or property owners will be charged a $10.00 Admission Fee. Bicycles must be parking in bicycle racks.

Rule 8. No pets are allowed in the park during the season, with the exception of a service dog. Pets are allowed in the park from November 1 to April 1.

Rule 12. Private gatherings of 50 or more people, regardless or residency, require prior approval by the Sixth Taxing District Commission as well as submission of a Certificate of Liability Insurance (see Rule 14 for details).

Rule 13. The beach pavilion will be accessible on a first-come, first-served basis. However, the pavilion may be reserved on specific days by prior arrangement with the District Clerk, providing there is strict compliance with pavilion rules which shall be explained to the reserving party in advance of the reserved dates. The pavilion may not be occupied by more than 45 persons. Reservations may not be made on:

A. Memorial Day, July 4^th, the day of the fireworks display (if not on the 4^th), and Labor Day.

B. Days and evenings of concerts or other planned entertainment at the beach.

Rule 14. The rental fee for the pavilion is as follows:

A. Residents of the 6^th Taxing District $100

B. Non-residents of the 6^th Taxing District $150

Out of district parking fees or walk-in fees will be collected for guests of the party renting the pavilion. These fees may be pre-paid and submitted along with the guest list for the event, if desired. A Certificate of Liability Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 naming the Sixth Taxing District of Norwalk as additional insured will be required for reservation of the pavilion and for all other gatherings at the beach of 50 or more persons. Pavilion rental fees for events requiring enhanced district personnel participation or other unusual circumstances are subject to review by the Sixth Taxing District Commissioners.

This meeting is open to the public. Everyone is invited to come.

Change in Date and Time for the Sixth Taxing District Budget Meetings (Rowayton)

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by:Cynthia F. Johnson

The budget meeting for the 6th Taxing District originally planned for January 21 at 3:30 pm was cancelled due to inclement weather and in addition, the January 25 meeting was also cancelled.

The first budget meeting is now scheduled for Saturday, January 28 at 8:30am at the Rowayton Community Center upstairs conference room.

The February 1 meeting at 7pm and the February 8 meeting at 7pm (scheduled before the regular February Commissioners’ meeting) will be held as scheduled. Everyone is invited. These meetings are open to the public.

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