BOARD OF SELECTMEN
JANUARY 23, 2012
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Attendance: First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski, Selectman Donald Shea, Selectman Steven Thornquist
Visitors: Andy Scott, Mark Scott, William Brinton, Attorney Kevin McSherry, Kathleen Schurman
First Selectwoman Gorski called the meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order at 7:37 p.m. The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall. Accounts Payable checks were signed as the first order of business. Andy Scott led all present in the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Selectman Shea moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 9, 2012. First Selectwoman Gorski seconded the motion. The vote was called. The vote taken was unanimous.
ADDITION TO AGENDA
Selectman Shea moved to add Eagle Scout Project to the agenda. The motion was seconded by First Selectwoman Gorski. Te vote was called. The vote taken was unanimous.
EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT
Andy Scott presented to the Board of Selectmen his plans for an Eagle Scout Project he is proposing to do for the Town of Bethany. Andy would like to build three picnic tables for Veterans Memorial Park. Andy is planning on asking local businesses for donations to buy the materials needed to do this project. Following discussion Selectman Shea moved to accept the Eagle Scout project of Andy Scott. First Selectwoman Gorski seconded the motion. The vote taken was unanimous.
TAX REFUNDS
Selectman Shea moved to refund to Ruth and Thomas Sansone the sum of $15.94 and to James and Miriam Niederman the sum of $36.00 for a total of $51.94. First Selectwoman Gorski seconded the motion. The vote taken was unanimous.
WAIVE RENTAL FEE LAKEVIEW LODGE
Christ Episcopal Church has requested a waiving of the rental fee for January 29, 2012, for use of the Lakeview Lodge from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m,, to be used for a church service and luncheon. The motion to waive the fee was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectwoman Gorski. The vote taken was unanimous.
AIRPORT HANGAR COMMITTEE
After a period of inactivity the Airport Hangar Committee is again holding regular meetings. Under the previous administration of former Governor Jodi Rehl, Bethany had been approved for a $200,000 grant from the State of Connecticut toward restoration of the Airport Hangar. This grant is still available, however certain requirements need to be met. Governor Malloy wants to see projects completed before the grant can be received. The Committee will concentrate on other funding available for restoration of the Hangar.
SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE GRANT SHARED SERVICES STUDIES
Selectman Shea moved the following Resolution of Endorsement as moved by the South Central Regional Council of Governments on November 16, 2011 which is as follows: Selectman Thornquist seconded the motion.
WHEREAS: Pursuant to Section 4-124s of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended by Public Act 11-61, the CT Legislature has re-instituted a Regional Performance Incentive Grant Program, to be administered by the CT Office of Policy and Management
WHEREAS: The South Central Regional council of Governments is in support of a grant to find the costs of producing a feasibility study identifying the best opportunities for the provision of inter-municipal Shared Services in the SCRCOG region.
NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
The South Central Regional Council of Governments’ Executive Director is hereby authorized to apply to the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management for a Regional Performance Incentive Grant to fund the costs of producing a feasibility study identifying the best opportunities for the provision of Inter-municipal Shared Services in the SCRCOG region:
RESOLVED that the Town of Bethany, Board of Selectmen met on January 23, 2011 and adopted a Resolution by a vote of three (3) to zero (0) endorsing a proposal to be submitted by the South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCROCOG) for a Regional Performance Incentive grant pursuant to Section 5 of Public Act 11-66 (An Act Concerning Responsible Growth). The SCROCOG proposal is for an Inter-municipal Shared-Service Feasibility Study. Such proposal is attached to and made a part of this record.
SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE GRANT
Selectman Thornquist moved the following Resolution of Endorsement as moved by the South Central Regional Council of Governments on November 16, 2011 which is as follows: Selectman Shea seconded the motion.
WHEREAS: Pursuant to Section 4-124s of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended by Public Act 11-61, the CT Legislature has re-instituted a Regional Performance Incentive Grant Program, to be administered by the CT Office of Policy and Management
WHEREAS: The South Central Regional Council of Governments is in support of a grant to fund the costs of implementing a web-based regional Geographic Information System (GIS) in the SCRCOG region.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
The South Central Regional Council of Governments’ Executive Director is hereby authorized to apply to the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management for a Regional Performance Incentive Grant to fund the costs of implementing a web-based regional Geographic Information System (GIS) in the SCRCOG region.
RESOLVED that the Town of Bethany, Board of Selectmen met on January 23, 2011 and adopted a Resolution by a vote of three (3) to zero (0) endorsing a proposal to be submitted by the South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCROCOG) for a Regional Performance Incentive grant pursuant to Section 5 of Public Act 11-66 (An Act Concerning Responsible Growth). The SCROCOG proposal is for a Regional Web-Based GIS Program. Such proposal is attached to and made a part of this record.
APPOINTMENTS TO CARRINGTON CEMETERY COMMITTEE
Selectman Thornquist moved to appoint Carol Goldberg and Donald Shea to the Carrington Cemetery Committee. First Selectman Gorski seconded the motion. The vote was called. The vote was two (2) yes and one (1) abstention that of Selectman Shea because of his appointment.
Selectman Shea moved to appoint Selectman Thornquist to the Carrington Cemetery Committee. First Selectwoman Gorski seconded the motion. The vote was called. The vote was two (2) yes and one (1) abstention that of Selectman Thornquist because of his appointment.
CARRINGTON CEMETERY UPDATE
Will Brinton referenced information from Town meetings of May 3, 1955 and May 7, 1957 regarding the Carrington Cemetery Fund. Attorney McSherry referenced State Statutes regarding handling of cemetery funds. More information will be gathered and if necessary approvals for the handling of this fund can be modified at a Town Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment was called at 8:25 p.m. after a motion of adjournment was moved by Selectman Thornquist and seconded by Selectman Shea. The vote taken was unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
June G. Riley
Secretary, Board of Selectmen
