BOARD OF FINANCE
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
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Attendance: Chairman Janet Brunwin, Sally Huyser, Chip Spear, Robert Brinton, John Grabowski, First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski
Members Absent: Stephen Squinto
Chairman Brunwin called the meeting of the Board of Finance to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall.
BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT
There was no report at this meeting from John Grabowski regarding the recent Board of Education meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of minutes of the previous two meetings was tabled.
CORRESPONDENCE
Chairman Brunwin read correspondence regarding upcoming courses that will be given for Board of Finance members. Chairman Brunwin is planning to attend one of the classes regarding Internal Controls.
AMITY FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Chairman Brunwin attended the recent Amity Finance Committee Meeting. The Superintendent reviewed overall costs. All Capital costs must be reviewed before money is spent. For next fiscal year all Capital Expenditures must be justified. The fiscal year budget for 2011-12 schedule is as follows:
January 14, 20111 first presentation of budget
January 24, 2011 workshop
January 31, 2011 presentation of budget to Board of Education
February 7, 2011 ready for presentation to Boards of Finance
Superintendent Brady reported that the pre-audit has indicated that there will be a $1,229,000 surplus for fiscal year 2010-11. The Town of Bethany would receive $91,000 of the surplus.
At this time Superintendent Brady reports that there is a $671,000 surplus in the 2010-11 budget.
The electric company has completed an audit of the lightening. Light fixtures will be changed to more energy efficient fixtures. This should save $7,000 per month on energy costs.
FIRST SELECTWOMAN GORSKI
First Selectwoman Gorski reported that the Town of Bethany will receive a $25,000 grant for a consultant to evaluate our roads this fiscal year.
A grant of $20,000 has also been approved for Bethany, for a viability of transit services study, between New Haven and Bethany, for public service transportation.
First Selectwoman Gorski reports that Bond Counsel has not yet gotten back to her with information regarding cost of bonding or use of bond anticipation notes to finance road improvements
Robert Brinton suggested that perhaps we could borrow from the General Fund to continue the Major Road Improvement program and then borrow next year to repay the fund.
FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 AND 2010-11
The Board briefly reviewed the financial reports, however modifications will need to be made to them before the books can be closed for fiscal year 2009-10. i.e. transferring of the Capital Reserve Funding, eliminating of the Carmel Road and Pine Brook Crossing accounts from the report and posting of the Elementary School expenditures.
The report for fiscal year 2010-11 is also incomplete as some of the appropriations still must be entered.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment was called at 7:45 after a motion was moved by Sally Huyser and seconded by John Grabowski. The vote taken was unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
June G. Riley
Clerk, Board of Finance
Friday, September 24, 2010
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
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Attendance: First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski, Selectman Donald Shea, Selectman Steven Thornquist
Visitors: Attorney Kevin McSherry, Barrie Collins
First Selectwoman Gorski called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall. Check signing was the first order of business. All present were asked to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
First Selectwoman Gorski called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the previous meeting of August 23, 2010. The motion of approval was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectwoman Gorski. There were no changes to the minutes. The motion of approval was called. There were two yes votes. Selectman Thornquist abstained from voting as he was absent from that meeting.
First Selectwoman Gorski called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the special meeting of August 30, 2010 with the Board of Finance. The motion of approval was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectwoman Gorski. There were no changes to the minutes. The motion of approval was called. There were two yes votes. Selectman Thornquist abstained from voting as he was absent from that meeting.
APPOINTMENT TO CONSERVATION COMMISSION
First Selectwoman reported to the Board of Selectmen that she has appointed Catherine Rives as a full member of the Conservation Commission to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Kenneth Martin.
APPOINTMENT TO INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION
Selectman Thornquist moved to appoint Kristine Sullivan as a full member of the Inland Wetlands Commission to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Jon Painter. Selectman Shea seconded the motion. The vote taken was unanimous.
CORRESPONDENCE
First Selectwoman Gorski discussed the correspondence she had received from the Registrar of Voters regarding salary increases. The Registrars did not submit their budgets with a salary increase included for this fiscal year. The Selectmen felt this was a Board of Finance matter.
BEAR HILL ROAD/HOP BROOK ROAD STOP SIGN
No final decision has been made regarding a stop sign at Hop Brook Road/Bear Hill Road intersection. First Selectwoman Gorski and Trooper David Merriam have visited the site. Both agree visibility is not good coming out of Hop Brook, however at this time no plan is in place, as just cutting the grass will not improve visibility. A stop sign is still being considered.
OTHER
Barry Collins was present to discuss with the Selectmen what she considered extreme handling of a woman resident of Bethany who had called the Crisis Hot Line. Barry felt that the fire and police personnel who responded had handled the situation poorly, and that they had used extreme measures in restraining her and taking her from her home. The Selectmen agreed to look into this complaint.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment was called at 7:55 p.m. after a motion was moved by Selectman Thornquist and seconded by Selectman Shea. The vote taken was unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
June G. Riley
Secretary, Board of Selectmen
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
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Attendance: First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski, Selectman Donald Shea, Selectman Steven Thornquist
Visitors: Attorney Kevin McSherry, Barrie Collins
First Selectwoman Gorski called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall. Check signing was the first order of business. All present were asked to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
First Selectwoman Gorski called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the previous meeting of August 23, 2010. The motion of approval was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectwoman Gorski. There were no changes to the minutes. The motion of approval was called. There were two yes votes. Selectman Thornquist abstained from voting as he was absent from that meeting.
First Selectwoman Gorski called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the special meeting of August 30, 2010 with the Board of Finance. The motion of approval was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectwoman Gorski. There were no changes to the minutes. The motion of approval was called. There were two yes votes. Selectman Thornquist abstained from voting as he was absent from that meeting.
APPOINTMENT TO CONSERVATION COMMISSION
First Selectwoman reported to the Board of Selectmen that she has appointed Catherine Rives as a full member of the Conservation Commission to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Kenneth Martin.
APPOINTMENT TO INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION
Selectman Thornquist moved to appoint Kristine Sullivan as a full member of the Inland Wetlands Commission to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Jon Painter. Selectman Shea seconded the motion. The vote taken was unanimous.
CORRESPONDENCE
First Selectwoman Gorski discussed the correspondence she had received from the Registrar of Voters regarding salary increases. The Registrars did not submit their budgets with a salary increase included for this fiscal year. The Selectmen felt this was a Board of Finance matter.
BEAR HILL ROAD/HOP BROOK ROAD STOP SIGN
No final decision has been made regarding a stop sign at Hop Brook Road/Bear Hill Road intersection. First Selectwoman Gorski and Trooper David Merriam have visited the site. Both agree visibility is not good coming out of Hop Brook, however at this time no plan is in place, as just cutting the grass will not improve visibility. A stop sign is still being considered.
OTHER
Barry Collins was present to discuss with the Selectmen what she considered extreme handling of a woman resident of Bethany who had called the Crisis Hot Line. Barry felt that the fire and police personnel who responded had handled the situation poorly, and that they had used extreme measures in restraining her and taking her from her home. The Selectmen agreed to look into this complaint.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment was called at 7:55 p.m. after a motion was moved by Selectman Thornquist and seconded by Selectman Shea. The vote taken was unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
June G. Riley
Secretary, Board of Selectmen
Thursday, September 9, 2010
MINUTES OF THE BETHANY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 Page 1 of 5
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Road, Bethany, Connecticut.
The following Commission members were present:
Sharon Huxley, Chairman
Melissa Spear, Vice-Chairman
John Ford IV, Member
Mary Shurtleff, Member
Patricia Winer, Member
Donald Shea Jr., Alternate Member, seated as voting member as needed.
Marc Adelberg, Alternate Member
Nellie Rabinowitz, Alternate Member, arrived at 7:18 p.m.
Also present were:
Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement Officer
Karen Walton, Assistant Zoning Enforcement Officer
Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by Winer and seconded by Shurtleff to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the July 10, 2010, Special Meeting.
Voting for: Spear, Winer, Shurtleff.
Unanimous approval.
2. It was moved by Winer and seconded by Ford to approve the minutes of the August 4, 2010, Regular Meeting with the following corrections:
· Page 5, Fifth Paragraph, under Douglas Berv, first sentence – Reads “Mr. Berv is greatly concerned that the subject property will become a commercial operation and that the applicant is a therapist and conducts horse therapy.” Change to “Mr. Berv is greatly concerned that the subject property will become a commercial operation and that the applicant is a therapist and conducts hippotherapy.”
· Sixth Paragraph – Reads “Mr. Garcia commented that the applicant has no intent to run a commercial boarding stable or therapeutic riding operation and that the Commission can put a condition on the permit to that affect.” Change to “Mr. Garcia commented that the applicant has no intent to run a commercial boarding stable or therapeutic riding operation and that the Commission can put a condition on the permit to that effect.”
Voting for: Huxley, Spear, Ford, Winer, Shea.
Unanimous approval.
GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE
1. Letter from John Paul Garcia, dated September 1, 2010, Re: Consent to extension of 30 days to continue the public hearing on Application #2010-013, 116 Sperry Road.
2. Letter from Inland Wetlands Commission, dated August 25, 2010, Re: IWC review of revised plans dated August 11, 2010, for 116 Sperry Road.
3. Letter from SCC Regional Water Authority, dated September 1, 2010, Re: Review of Application #2010-017, 562 Amity Road, Home occupation use jewelry design and assembly.
4. Letter from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, to Garrett Vorio of 415 Fairwood Road, dated August 18, 2010, Re: Zoning inquiry, possible illegal operation of a fencing business.
5. Letter from SCC Regional Planning Commission to Town of Hamden, dated August 13, 2010, Re: Town of Hamden: Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendment to Prohibit Outdoor Wood-Burning Furnaces.
BILLS
1. It was moved by Shurtleff and seconded by Winer to approve the payment of $1,000.00 (monthly pro rata basis), for services rendered for August 2010, by Hiram W. Peck III, AICP, Planning Consultant.
Unanimous approval.
ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER’S REPORT AND APPROPRIATE COMMISSION ACTION
Isabel Kearns, ZEO, reported on the following:
415 Fairwood Road – The ZEO issued a letter dated August 18, 2010, Re: Complaint received of a fencing business operating from the property. The ZEO stated that she contacted the property owner and he stated he was going to install a fence on the property but will be moving now and will not be installing the fence.
It was moved by Winer and seconded by Shea to move to the items of New Business.
Unanimous approval.
NEW BUSINESS
1) 562 Amity Road, Apt. E, Application #2010-017 submitted by Virginia Gomez for a Home Occupation Permit for jewelry and objects design and assembly –
The Commission formally received the application. Present to speak on behalf of this application was Virginia Gomez, applicant.
Chairman Huxley reviewed the complete contents of the file.
Mrs. Gomez reviewed the proposed project noting:
· That she will be making jewelry with stones and beads.
· That there will be no sales at the subject property.
In discussion, Commission members noted:
· The applicant is planning to have a web page.
Karen Walton, Assistant ZEO, prepared a draft resolution. Commission members discussed and proceeded to deliberate. It was moved by Shurtleff and seconded by Shea to approve the following resolution for Application #2010-017:
Whereas, Janet L. Brinton, owner of 562 Amity Road, Apartment E, gave written authorization for Virginia Maria Techera Gomez to apply for the Home Occupation Permit in a letter dated August 4, 2010;
Whereas, Virginia Maria Techera Gomez applied to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a Home Occupation Permit to operate a jewelry and objects design and assembly business;
Whereas, the Commission at its regular meeting of September 1, 2010, considered the statement of use, narrative, testimony and other pertinent application information relating to this Home Occupation application;
Now Therefore, the Commission makes the following findings of fact and decision regarding this application:
1) Lynn Fox, Quinnipiack Valley Health District representative, signed off on the back of the application form on August 12, 2010, indicating her approval.
2) Rod White, Fire Marshal, signed off on the back of the application form on August 13, 2010, approving the application.
3) Ronald Walters, Senior Environmental Analyst for the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority submitted a letter dated September 1, 2010, stating no comment.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that pursuant to Section 4.3.D.4.(b) of the Town of Bethany Zoning Regulations, amended to April 7, 2010, the Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission approves Application #2010-017 submitted by Virginia Maria Techera Gomez for a Home Occupation Permit to operate a jewelry and objects design and assembly business as outlined in the Statement of Use dated August 11, 2010.
Voting for: Huxley, Spear, Ford, Shurtleff, Shea.
Winer not present at the time of vote.
Unanimous approval.
PUBLIC HEARING
116 Sperry Road, Application #2010-013 submitted by Claire Wiseman for a Special Exception Permit for an Indoor Riding Ring, Addition to Barn, and Paddocks -
At 7:34 p.m., Chairman Huxley called to order the public hearing continuation on Application #2010-013 for a Special Exception Permit for an Indoor Riding Ring, Addition to Barn and Paddocks. The call was read for the public hearing continuation.
No one was present for the applicant.
Chairman Huxley then noted that the Commission has received the following items relative to the subject application. Exhibit identification was assigned as noted:
· Exhibit 3A – Letter from John Paul Garcia, dated September 1, 2010, Re: Consent to extension of 30 days to continue the public hearing on Application #2010-013, 116 Sperry Road.
· Exhibit 3B – Letter from Inland Wetlands Commission, dated August 25, 2010, Re: IWC review of revised plans dated August 11, 2010, for 116 Sperry Road.
Isabel Kearns, ZEO, stated that the Quinnipiack Valley Health District has not signed off on the application at this time.
At 7:37 p.m., Chairman Huxley recessed the public hearing and continued it to the next regular meeting on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall. Tabled.
OLD BUSINESS
1. 116 Sperry Road, Application #2010-013 submitted by Claire Wiseman for a Special Exception Permit for an Indoor Riding Ring, Addition to Barn, Paddocks – Hearing continued to October 6, 2010. Tabled.
2. Revised Draft of the Town Plan of Conservation and Development –Mr. Peck submitted two completed copies of the Town Plan, which cost $35.00 each. Mr. Peck submitted the copies for final acceptance by the Commission. The Commission reviewed and recommended some changes; such as, removing reference to the village district map, and identifying the photographs with a road name. The ZEO will review a copy for any additional corrections.
It was moved by Shurtleff and seconded by Winer to adopt the revised Town Plan of Conservation and Development with an effective date of October 30, 2010.
Unanimous approval.
3. Discuss increasing application fees – Tabled.
4. Bethany Volunteer Fire Department revised Water Source Specifications – Tabled.
5. Discuss Architectural Reviews – Draft forwarded to the Board of Selectmen. Tabled.
6. Proposed Town of Bethany Noise Control Ordinance – Draft forwarded to the Town Attorney. Tabled.
7. Update on Halter Estates – Tabled.
It was moved by Shea and seconded by Shurtleff to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:38 p.m. Unanimous approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Antonia R. Marek, Clerk
For the Planning and Zoning Commission
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Road, Bethany, Connecticut.
The following Commission members were present:
Sharon Huxley, Chairman
Melissa Spear, Vice-Chairman
John Ford IV, Member
Mary Shurtleff, Member
Patricia Winer, Member
Donald Shea Jr., Alternate Member, seated as voting member as needed.
Marc Adelberg, Alternate Member
Nellie Rabinowitz, Alternate Member, arrived at 7:18 p.m.
Also present were:
Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement Officer
Karen Walton, Assistant Zoning Enforcement Officer
Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by Winer and seconded by Shurtleff to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the July 10, 2010, Special Meeting.
Voting for: Spear, Winer, Shurtleff.
Unanimous approval.
2. It was moved by Winer and seconded by Ford to approve the minutes of the August 4, 2010, Regular Meeting with the following corrections:
· Page 5, Fifth Paragraph, under Douglas Berv, first sentence – Reads “Mr. Berv is greatly concerned that the subject property will become a commercial operation and that the applicant is a therapist and conducts horse therapy.” Change to “Mr. Berv is greatly concerned that the subject property will become a commercial operation and that the applicant is a therapist and conducts hippotherapy.”
· Sixth Paragraph – Reads “Mr. Garcia commented that the applicant has no intent to run a commercial boarding stable or therapeutic riding operation and that the Commission can put a condition on the permit to that affect.” Change to “Mr. Garcia commented that the applicant has no intent to run a commercial boarding stable or therapeutic riding operation and that the Commission can put a condition on the permit to that effect.”
Voting for: Huxley, Spear, Ford, Winer, Shea.
Unanimous approval.
GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE
1. Letter from John Paul Garcia, dated September 1, 2010, Re: Consent to extension of 30 days to continue the public hearing on Application #2010-013, 116 Sperry Road.
2. Letter from Inland Wetlands Commission, dated August 25, 2010, Re: IWC review of revised plans dated August 11, 2010, for 116 Sperry Road.
3. Letter from SCC Regional Water Authority, dated September 1, 2010, Re: Review of Application #2010-017, 562 Amity Road, Home occupation use jewelry design and assembly.
4. Letter from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, to Garrett Vorio of 415 Fairwood Road, dated August 18, 2010, Re: Zoning inquiry, possible illegal operation of a fencing business.
5. Letter from SCC Regional Planning Commission to Town of Hamden, dated August 13, 2010, Re: Town of Hamden: Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendment to Prohibit Outdoor Wood-Burning Furnaces.
BILLS
1. It was moved by Shurtleff and seconded by Winer to approve the payment of $1,000.00 (monthly pro rata basis), for services rendered for August 2010, by Hiram W. Peck III, AICP, Planning Consultant.
Unanimous approval.
ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER’S REPORT AND APPROPRIATE COMMISSION ACTION
Isabel Kearns, ZEO, reported on the following:
415 Fairwood Road – The ZEO issued a letter dated August 18, 2010, Re: Complaint received of a fencing business operating from the property. The ZEO stated that she contacted the property owner and he stated he was going to install a fence on the property but will be moving now and will not be installing the fence.
It was moved by Winer and seconded by Shea to move to the items of New Business.
Unanimous approval.
NEW BUSINESS
1) 562 Amity Road, Apt. E, Application #2010-017 submitted by Virginia Gomez for a Home Occupation Permit for jewelry and objects design and assembly –
The Commission formally received the application. Present to speak on behalf of this application was Virginia Gomez, applicant.
Chairman Huxley reviewed the complete contents of the file.
Mrs. Gomez reviewed the proposed project noting:
· That she will be making jewelry with stones and beads.
· That there will be no sales at the subject property.
In discussion, Commission members noted:
· The applicant is planning to have a web page.
Karen Walton, Assistant ZEO, prepared a draft resolution. Commission members discussed and proceeded to deliberate. It was moved by Shurtleff and seconded by Shea to approve the following resolution for Application #2010-017:
Whereas, Janet L. Brinton, owner of 562 Amity Road, Apartment E, gave written authorization for Virginia Maria Techera Gomez to apply for the Home Occupation Permit in a letter dated August 4, 2010;
Whereas, Virginia Maria Techera Gomez applied to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a Home Occupation Permit to operate a jewelry and objects design and assembly business;
Whereas, the Commission at its regular meeting of September 1, 2010, considered the statement of use, narrative, testimony and other pertinent application information relating to this Home Occupation application;
Now Therefore, the Commission makes the following findings of fact and decision regarding this application:
1) Lynn Fox, Quinnipiack Valley Health District representative, signed off on the back of the application form on August 12, 2010, indicating her approval.
2) Rod White, Fire Marshal, signed off on the back of the application form on August 13, 2010, approving the application.
3) Ronald Walters, Senior Environmental Analyst for the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority submitted a letter dated September 1, 2010, stating no comment.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that pursuant to Section 4.3.D.4.(b) of the Town of Bethany Zoning Regulations, amended to April 7, 2010, the Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission approves Application #2010-017 submitted by Virginia Maria Techera Gomez for a Home Occupation Permit to operate a jewelry and objects design and assembly business as outlined in the Statement of Use dated August 11, 2010.
Voting for: Huxley, Spear, Ford, Shurtleff, Shea.
Winer not present at the time of vote.
Unanimous approval.
PUBLIC HEARING
116 Sperry Road, Application #2010-013 submitted by Claire Wiseman for a Special Exception Permit for an Indoor Riding Ring, Addition to Barn, and Paddocks -
At 7:34 p.m., Chairman Huxley called to order the public hearing continuation on Application #2010-013 for a Special Exception Permit for an Indoor Riding Ring, Addition to Barn and Paddocks. The call was read for the public hearing continuation.
No one was present for the applicant.
Chairman Huxley then noted that the Commission has received the following items relative to the subject application. Exhibit identification was assigned as noted:
· Exhibit 3A – Letter from John Paul Garcia, dated September 1, 2010, Re: Consent to extension of 30 days to continue the public hearing on Application #2010-013, 116 Sperry Road.
· Exhibit 3B – Letter from Inland Wetlands Commission, dated August 25, 2010, Re: IWC review of revised plans dated August 11, 2010, for 116 Sperry Road.
Isabel Kearns, ZEO, stated that the Quinnipiack Valley Health District has not signed off on the application at this time.
At 7:37 p.m., Chairman Huxley recessed the public hearing and continued it to the next regular meeting on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall. Tabled.
OLD BUSINESS
1. 116 Sperry Road, Application #2010-013 submitted by Claire Wiseman for a Special Exception Permit for an Indoor Riding Ring, Addition to Barn, Paddocks – Hearing continued to October 6, 2010. Tabled.
2. Revised Draft of the Town Plan of Conservation and Development –Mr. Peck submitted two completed copies of the Town Plan, which cost $35.00 each. Mr. Peck submitted the copies for final acceptance by the Commission. The Commission reviewed and recommended some changes; such as, removing reference to the village district map, and identifying the photographs with a road name. The ZEO will review a copy for any additional corrections.
It was moved by Shurtleff and seconded by Winer to adopt the revised Town Plan of Conservation and Development with an effective date of October 30, 2010.
Unanimous approval.
3. Discuss increasing application fees – Tabled.
4. Bethany Volunteer Fire Department revised Water Source Specifications – Tabled.
5. Discuss Architectural Reviews – Draft forwarded to the Board of Selectmen. Tabled.
6. Proposed Town of Bethany Noise Control Ordinance – Draft forwarded to the Town Attorney. Tabled.
7. Update on Halter Estates – Tabled.
It was moved by Shea and seconded by Shurtleff to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:38 p.m. Unanimous approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Antonia R. Marek, Clerk
For the Planning and Zoning Commission
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 30, 2010
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Attendance: First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski, Selectman Donald Shea
Visitors: Attorney Kevin McSherry, Brian Santos
First Selectwoman Gorski called the special meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order at 7:02 p.m. The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall. The first order of business was the signing of payroll and accounts payable checks. Following check signing First Selectwoman Gorski asked all to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.
TAX REFUNDS
Selectman Shea moved to refund to Frank Pete the sum of $3.17, to Honda Lease Trust the sum of $149.35, Sandra and Eric Triffin the sum of $41.82, to Joel or Irma Nesson the sum of $12.43, to Steven Winter the sum of $14.36, to Thomas and Susan Bleeks the sum of $14.82, to Toyota Motor Credit Corp the sum of $170.67, to Kristin Lebel the sum of $4.58, to Louis CoFrancesco the sum of $14.08, Mark Lorenze the sum of $86.21, to Michael Giuliano the sum of $211.58, to Nancy Bennett-Morgenstern the sum of $40.20, to Alan Towbin the sum of $200.12, to Barbara Mucherino-Plavnicky the sum of $19.87, to David Puzone the sum of $69.70, to Phey Kin the sum of $10.64, to Renata Musical $41.47, to DCFS Trust the sum of $97.80, and to Erin Mansur or J. Shatney the sum of $35.04 for a total of $1,237.91 all for overpayment of taxes. First Selectwoman Gorski seconded the motion. The vote taken was unanimous.
BETHWOOD LEAGUE.
Brian Santos was present to discuss with the Selectmen the condition of the Bethany Community School upper and lower baseball fields. The Bethany Summer League and the Woodbridge Fathers League have merged becoming the Bethwood League. This re-organized league would like to repair the fields at the Bethany Community School, as the children now play State level baseball. The outer fields are too rough for children to play. The Board of Education has improved a section of the in- field. Following discussion Selectman Shea moved to accept the proposed project of the Bethwood League with the proviso that the Board of Education and Joe Lukas approve of the project and arrangements for this repair. First Selectwoman Gorski seconded the motion. The vote taken was unanimous.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment was called at 7:30 p.m. after a motion was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectwoman Gorski.
Respectfully submitted,
June G. Riley
Secretary, Board of Selectmen
SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 30, 2010
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Attendance: First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski, Selectman Donald Shea
Visitors: Attorney Kevin McSherry, Brian Santos
First Selectwoman Gorski called the special meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order at 7:02 p.m. The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall. The first order of business was the signing of payroll and accounts payable checks. Following check signing First Selectwoman Gorski asked all to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.
TAX REFUNDS
Selectman Shea moved to refund to Frank Pete the sum of $3.17, to Honda Lease Trust the sum of $149.35, Sandra and Eric Triffin the sum of $41.82, to Joel or Irma Nesson the sum of $12.43, to Steven Winter the sum of $14.36, to Thomas and Susan Bleeks the sum of $14.82, to Toyota Motor Credit Corp the sum of $170.67, to Kristin Lebel the sum of $4.58, to Louis CoFrancesco the sum of $14.08, Mark Lorenze the sum of $86.21, to Michael Giuliano the sum of $211.58, to Nancy Bennett-Morgenstern the sum of $40.20, to Alan Towbin the sum of $200.12, to Barbara Mucherino-Plavnicky the sum of $19.87, to David Puzone the sum of $69.70, to Phey Kin the sum of $10.64, to Renata Musical $41.47, to DCFS Trust the sum of $97.80, and to Erin Mansur or J. Shatney the sum of $35.04 for a total of $1,237.91 all for overpayment of taxes. First Selectwoman Gorski seconded the motion. The vote taken was unanimous.
BETHWOOD LEAGUE.
Brian Santos was present to discuss with the Selectmen the condition of the Bethany Community School upper and lower baseball fields. The Bethany Summer League and the Woodbridge Fathers League have merged becoming the Bethwood League. This re-organized league would like to repair the fields at the Bethany Community School, as the children now play State level baseball. The outer fields are too rough for children to play. The Board of Education has improved a section of the in- field. Following discussion Selectman Shea moved to accept the proposed project of the Bethwood League with the proviso that the Board of Education and Joe Lukas approve of the project and arrangements for this repair. First Selectwoman Gorski seconded the motion. The vote taken was unanimous.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment was called at 7:30 p.m. after a motion was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectwoman Gorski.
Respectfully submitted,
June G. Riley
Secretary, Board of Selectmen
BOARD OF FINANCE
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
AUGUST 30, 2010
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Board of Finance Attendance: Chairman Janet Brunwin, John Grabowski, Robert Brinton Jr., Sally Huyser, Chip Spear, Stephen Squinto
Board of Selectmen Attendance: First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski, Selectman Steven Thornquist, Selectman Donald Shea
Visitors: Larry Eisner, Town Treasurer, Attorney Kevin McSherry, Chris Martin
The combine meeting of the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance was called to order at 7:32. The meeting was held in the Selectmen’s Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall. The purpose of this meeting was to hear a presentation given by Chris Martin of Webster Bank, Governmental and Institutional Group on bonding and bond anticipation notes.
Mr. Martin began his presentation by discussing opportunities for savings on the bond issues of 2003 and 2006 since interest rates are much lower now. He explained various methods of refinance and the proposed financing for road repair by using either bond anticipation notes or bonding. Following Mr. Martin’s presentation Board of Finance and Board of Selectmen members discussed the various options. It seemed to be the consensus that bond anticipation notes would be the most economical method of finance as all the funds would not be taken at once, but rather over a period of time which would save interest. It was determined that the next step would be to contact Bond Counsel to get information on each scenario as presented to this meeting.
Adjournment was called at 8:50 p.m. after a motion was moved by Sally Huyser and seconded by Selectman Donald Shea. The vote taken was unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
June G. Riley
Secretary, Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
AUGUST 30, 2010
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Board of Finance Attendance: Chairman Janet Brunwin, John Grabowski, Robert Brinton Jr., Sally Huyser, Chip Spear, Stephen Squinto
Board of Selectmen Attendance: First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski, Selectman Steven Thornquist, Selectman Donald Shea
Visitors: Larry Eisner, Town Treasurer, Attorney Kevin McSherry, Chris Martin
The combine meeting of the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance was called to order at 7:32. The meeting was held in the Selectmen’s Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall. The purpose of this meeting was to hear a presentation given by Chris Martin of Webster Bank, Governmental and Institutional Group on bonding and bond anticipation notes.
Mr. Martin began his presentation by discussing opportunities for savings on the bond issues of 2003 and 2006 since interest rates are much lower now. He explained various methods of refinance and the proposed financing for road repair by using either bond anticipation notes or bonding. Following Mr. Martin’s presentation Board of Finance and Board of Selectmen members discussed the various options. It seemed to be the consensus that bond anticipation notes would be the most economical method of finance as all the funds would not be taken at once, but rather over a period of time which would save interest. It was determined that the next step would be to contact Bond Counsel to get information on each scenario as presented to this meeting.
Adjournment was called at 8:50 p.m. after a motion was moved by Sally Huyser and seconded by Selectman Donald Shea. The vote taken was unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
June G. Riley
Secretary, Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance
Bethany Conservation Commission
August 5, 2010
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ken Martin at 7:30pm. Also in attendance were members Audrey Eisenstadt and Bruce Loomis.
Attending the meeting as a guest was First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski. Derry was present because this was Ken’s last meeting before relocating out of state. Derry presented Ken with a framed proclamation declaring August 5, 2010 to be “Kenneth W. Martin Day” in Bethany. The proclamation outlined some of Ken’s contributions to the town including his 21 years on the Conservation Commission (16 years as Chairman) and his work in establishing a GIS system for the town.
There were no minutes available from the last meeting to be read and reviewed.
Ken presented a thank you note from Mackenzie Swain who was one of the Community School recipients of the annual Conservation Award.
Ken also presented the July 26 Inland Wetlands minutes for informational purposes. He also briefly touched on the status of an ongoing potential open space acquisition.
This meeting being Ken’s last, some time was spent with Ken going over with other commission members some papers he brought in from his files at home, which were then put into the commissions file closet.
Audrey moved that Bruce should be “acting chairman” until a vote can be taken by the full commission on a successor to Ken. Ken seconded and the motion passed.
Ken moved to adjourn and Audrey seconded. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 8:55pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Bruce Loomis
Secretary Pro-tempore
August 5, 2010
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ken Martin at 7:30pm. Also in attendance were members Audrey Eisenstadt and Bruce Loomis.
Attending the meeting as a guest was First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski. Derry was present because this was Ken’s last meeting before relocating out of state. Derry presented Ken with a framed proclamation declaring August 5, 2010 to be “Kenneth W. Martin Day” in Bethany. The proclamation outlined some of Ken’s contributions to the town including his 21 years on the Conservation Commission (16 years as Chairman) and his work in establishing a GIS system for the town.
There were no minutes available from the last meeting to be read and reviewed.
Ken presented a thank you note from Mackenzie Swain who was one of the Community School recipients of the annual Conservation Award.
Ken also presented the July 26 Inland Wetlands minutes for informational purposes. He also briefly touched on the status of an ongoing potential open space acquisition.
This meeting being Ken’s last, some time was spent with Ken going over with other commission members some papers he brought in from his files at home, which were then put into the commissions file closet.
Audrey moved that Bruce should be “acting chairman” until a vote can be taken by the full commission on a successor to Ken. Ken seconded and the motion passed.
Ken moved to adjourn and Audrey seconded. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 8:55pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Bruce Loomis
Secretary Pro-tempore
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