Tuesday, November 25, 2014


DRAFT

Minutes of the Bethany Cemetery Commission

Regular Meeting on November 17 2014

 

A regular meeting of the Bethany Cemetery Commission was held in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall on Monday, November 17, 2014.  In attendance were: Will Brinton ~ Chairman, Carol Goldberg,  Mary Ehrler and Kris Sullivan.  Absent was Steven Thornquist.  There are two vacancies on the Commission.

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:39 p.m. by the Chairman.

 

Approval of Minutes

The draft minutes of the Commission’s regular meetings held on March 17, 2014, September 15, 2014 and October 22, 2014 were distributed for review by the Chairman.  Action on those minutes was then taken as follows:

  • It was moved by Ehrler and seconded by Brinton to approve the minutes of the March 17, 2014 regular meeting of the Commission as submitted .

In favor: Brinton, Sullivan and Ehrler.

Abstain: Goldberg

Unanimous approval.

  • It was moved by Ehrler and seconded by Brinton to approve the minutes of the September 15, 2014 regular meeting of the Commission as submitted .

In favor: Brinton, Sullivan and Ehrler.

Abstain: Goldberg

Unanimous approval.

  • It was moved by Ehrler and seconded by Brinton to approve the minutes of the October 22, 2014 regular meeting of the Commission as submitted .

In favor: Brinton, Sullivan and Ehrler.

Abstain: Goldberg

Unanimous approval.

 

Carrington Cemetery ~ Ground Penetrating Radar Quotes

Three separate quotes had been received from companies who can provide ground penetrating radar surveys.  Copies of those quotes had been emailed to all the members.  The quotes were from GeoModel  Inc., Underground Surveying and Ground Penetrating Radar Systems (GPRS).  

At the October 22, 2014 Commission meeting, Ehrler, Thornquist and Sullivan had agreed to each contact the references for one of the three companies and report back their findings at this evenings meeting.

Thornquist had emailed that he had not heard back from the references he had contacted.  Sullivan distributed the response she had received from Kevin Whitfield of Elkton, Virginia, regarding a cemetery survey GeoModel Inc. had done in that municipality.  Ehrler shared information she had found online regarding her company, and noted she had not received any responses from the references she had contacted.

Following discussion it was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Goldberg to recommend to the Board of Selectmen that the firm of GeoModel Inc. be engaged to conduct an in ground penetrating radar survey of the Carrington Cemetery on Rainbow Road, per that firm’s submitted estimate.  I

In favor: Brinton, Sullivan, Goldberg and Ehrler.

Unanimous approval.

 

Sperry Cemetery Gravestone Repairs

The Chairman reported that the work on the gravestone repairs had been completed.  A bill in the amount of $2000.00 ($100 less than the original estimate for the repairs) was received from Clarks Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance for those repairs.

Following discussion it was moved by Goldberg and seconded by Sullivan to approve payment of the bill in the amount of $2000 submitted by Clarks Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance for repairs to gravestones at the Sperry Cemetery.

In favor: Brinton, Sullivan, Goldberg and Ehrler.

Unanimous approval.

The Chairman noted that he had also met with Public Works Director Al Green and Charlie Gagel regarding runoff into the Sperry Cemetery from the road which is causing erosion.

The Chairman noted that he had not yet spoken to Mr. Green about removal of the tree and shrub encroaching on two different grave stones in that cemetery.

 

Financial Matters

Goldberg reported that she had been at the Board of Finance meeting the prior week when that Board  had discussed combining the existing two line items for cemetery maintenance into one line item.

There was a brief discussion  of the need to review  the financial statements for the Cemetery Fund   from 2012 forward to determine if any deposits of funds paid for the purchase of cemetery plots had been made to that account.  Based on that review, representatives from the Commission may need to go to the Board of Finance to request the transfer of any plot payments that should have been made to the Cemetery Fund.

 

Carrington Cemetery Hedge/Fence

There was continued discussion of how a better site line for exiting the cemetery could be achieved while still having a physical barrier between the road and the cemetery.

At the end of discussion it was the consensus of the Commission to have the Chairman speak with the Board of Selectmen about having the Town Road Crew remove some of the hedge (+ 10 feet) on the western side of the east entrance to the cemetery (the entrance closest to Carrington Road (Route 69), and having the “Carrington Cemetery” stone relocated to where the hedges are removed for better visibility of that stone, and to also prevent vehicles from making too wide a turn into the cemetery and hitting any of the older gravestones in that area. 

The Chairman will also ask if the Road Crew could also “level” the hedge from the cluster of birch trees where the “Carrington Cemetery” stone is currently located, easterly to the east entrance of the cemetery to assist in providing better visibility, without removing the barrier that the hedges provide between the cemetery and the road traffic.

 

Bylaws and Lot Fees

Discussion on this agenda item was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Monday, December 15, 2014.

 

Meeting Schedule for January 2015 to January 2016

                It was the consensus of the Commission members to adopt the following meeting dates for the period of January 2015 to January 2016, with meetings being held at the Town Hall, 40 Peck Road, starting at 7:30 p.m.:

  • Tuesday, January 20, 2015
  • Tuesday, February 17, 2015
  • Monday, March 16, 2015
  • Monday, April 20, 2015
  • Tuesday, May 18, 2015
  • Monday, June 15, 2015
  • Monday, July 20, 2015
  • Monday, August 17, 2015
  • Monday, September 21, 2015
  • Monday, October 19, 2015
  • Monday,  November 16, 2015
  • Monday, December 14, 2015
  • Tuesday, January 19, 2016

 

Adjournment

                There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Goldberg to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 p.m.

Unanimous approval.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

Kristine Sullivan, Acting Secretary          

 

 

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

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 DRAFT

Attendance:  First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski, Selectman Donald Sheaf, Selectwoman Aileen Magda

Visitors:  John Riley, Ann Eisner, Sheila Wade, Patsy Weiner, Pat Martin, Francis Doba, Janice Howard, Carol Goldberg

First Selectwoman Gorski called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.  The meeting was held in the Selectmen’s Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall.  All present stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.  Check signing was the next order of business.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

First Selectwoman Gorski called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the meeting of October 27, 2014.  The motion was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by Selectwoman Magda.  Selectwoman Gorski modified the minutes by adding that the front steps had been inspected by a structural engineer.  The minutes were then approved on a unanimous vote.

DISABLED VETERANS EXEMPTION

John Riley was present to speak with the Selectmen regarding a Veterans Exemption for 100% disabled veterans recently approved by the State.  The State of Connecticut would give to the town 90% reimbursement.  There are two or three veterans in the Town of Bethany that would qualify.  Following discussion a motion was moved by Selectwoman Magda and seconded by Selectman Shea to refer the Veterans Exemption to the Board of Finance.  Selectman Shea seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous.

CARRINGTON PRESERVE

The purchase price for the Carrington Preserve is $550,000 from  the Carrington Family.  The Open Space Grant has been approve for up to $232,500.  The difference between the purchase price and the grant is $317,500.  The Selectmen discussed taking the balance from the Land Acquisition Fund to make the purchase possible.  Following discussion Selectwoman Magda moved to refer the Carrington Preserve purchase to the Board of Finance for approval using the Land Acquisition Fund.  The vote was taken.  The vote was unanimous.

CORRESPONDENCE

The Lions Club will like to hold another Shred It Day on April 11, 2015 at the Recycling Center.  Selectwoman Magda moved a motion to allow the Bethany Lions Club to hold a Shred It Day at the Bethany Recycling Center on April 11, 2015.  The motion was seconded by Selectman Shea.  The vote taken was unanimous. 

SKATING AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK

The insurance consultant still has not given the Town the verbiage for a sign regarding ice skating at Veteran’s Memorial Park.  First Selectwoman Gorski will keep checking with H. D Segur on this matter.  Town Counsel will also approve the verbiage.

 

SURREY BROOK DAY CARE TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Surrey Brook Day Care was never given the Tax Incentive program for their building renovations a few years back.  Following discussion a motion was moved by Selectman Shea to allow Surrey Brook Day Care to apply for the Tax Incentive Program following the recommendations of the Assessor Mario Panogrosso.  Selectwoman Magda seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous.

RECIND TAX REFUNDS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING

TAX REFUNDS

Selectwoman Magda moved a motion to refund to Audra Spina-Clark the sum of $10.79, to Heidi Kelso the sum of $9.36, to John Kurpiewski the sum of $75.53, to J. P. Morgan Chase Bank the sum of $389.51, to Kathleen Margi-Toth the sum of $180.86, to Keron & Cindy Taylor the sum of $33.43, to Lisa Marie Acosta the sum of $78.00, to Louis J. Abriola the sum of $4.75, to Richard Clement the sum of $12.44, and to Toyota Financial Services the sum of $177.84 all for overpayment of taxes.  Selectman Shea seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous.

A motion was moved by Selectman Shea to rescind the tax refunds approved at the previous meeting because of an error from the Assessor’s Office as listed.  Selectwoman Magda seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous.

HOMELAND SECURITIES RADIO EQUIPMENT REGION ii. 

First Selectwoman Gorski has applied for Homeland Securities Radio Equipment with a value of $200,000 at no cost to the Town.  First Selectwoman Gorski is waiting on advice from the consultant hired to see if this equipment would work for the town.

TOWN WEB SITE

Selectman Shea and Selectwoman Magda inquired about the progress on the development of a new web site.  First Selectwoman Gorski is meeting this month with a consultant on this matter.

ADJOURNMENT

Adjournment was called at 8:15 pm after a motion was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by Selectwoman Magda.  The vote taken was unanimous.

 

                                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                                June G. Riley

                                                                                                Secretary, Board of Selectmen

                                                                                               

 

 

MINUTES OF THE BETHANY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014                                           Page 1 of 8

 

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:

            Michael Sullivan, Vice Chairman, Acting as Chair

            Michael Calhoun, Member

            Donna Shea, Member

            Bradford Buchta, Alternate Member, seated as a regular member.

 

The following Commission Members were excused:

            Kimberly McClure Brinton, Chairman

            Douglas Goldner, Member

            James Gugliotti, Alternate Member

 

Also present was:

            Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement Officer

 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            

1.      It was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Shea to approve the minutes of the October 1, 2014, Regular Meeting with the following amendments:

·         Page 2, Last Sentence – Reads “Ms. Kearns submitted at letter” Change to “Ms. Kearns submitted a letter”.

·         Page 3, Item #3, Fourth paragraph – Reads “Donald Parrott and Lisa Miles, owners or record,” Change to “Donald Parrott and Lisa Miles, owners of record,”

Voting for:  Sullivan, Calhoun, Shea, Buchta.

Unanimous approval.

 

 

BILLS

 

1.      It was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Buchta to approve the payment of $1,000.00 (monthly pro rata basis), for services rendered for October 2014, by Hiram W. Peck III, AICP, Planning Consultant.

Voting for:  Sullivan, Calhoun, Shea, Buchta.

Unanimous approval.

 

 

GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE

 

1.      Email from Attorney Paul Jessell, dated November 3, 2014, Re:  Withdrawal of subdivision application for Clifford Drive Estates, 46 Mesa Drive, Application #2014-030.

2.      Memo from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, dated October 29, 2014, Re:  Review of plans for Application #2014-030 for five-lot subdivision, Woodward property.

 

3.      Letter from Inland Wetlands Commission, dated November 4, 2014, Re:  742 Amity Road, Site Plan Modification/Outdoor Dining, no IWC action required.

4.      Letter from Quinnipiack Valley Health District, dated November 3, 2014, Re:  Comments on review of Application #2014-032 for 696 Amity Road, Unit A-4, proposed eyebrow threading.

5.      Letter from South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, dated October 27, 2014, Re:  Comment on review of application for 696 Amity Road, change of use to salon.

6.      Letter from South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, dated November 3, 2014, Re:  Comment on review of application for 696 Amity Road, Unit 2B - change of use to Healthy Vessels Ministries.

7.      Letter from Isabel Kearns, ZEO to Marc D’Andrea owner of 860 Carrington Road, dated October 7, 2014, Re:  Providing map showing outside storage to Planning and Zoning Commission.

8.      Email from Charon Hardy Squitiero owner of 41 Village Lane, dated October 21, 2014,     Re:  Signage at 41 Village Lane

9.      Email from Nancy Scanlon of 242 Bear Hill Road, dated October 16, 2014, Re:  Bethany Community Garden.

10.  Email from Toby Fischer of 327 Litchfield Turnpike, dated October 28, 2014, Re:  CSA share pickup at farm and comments from State of Connecticut Department of Transportation in email dated October 21, 2014.

11.  Letter from South Central Connecticut Regional Planning Commission, dated October 14, 2014, Re:  Town of Prospect:  Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendments pertaining to Medical Marijuana Dispensary and Production Facilities.

12.  Email from SCRCOG, dated November 5, 2014, Re:  Referral from the Town of Hamden pertaining to proposed amendment of the Zoning Regulations-Requirement of Institutional Master Plan for Colleges and Universities.

 

 

PUBLICATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

 

1.      Connecticut Federation of Planning and Zoning Agencies Quarterly Newsletter, dated        Fall 2014.

 

 

ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER’S REPORT AND APPROPRIATE COMMISSION ACTION

 

Isabel Kearns, ZEO, reported on the following:

  • Submitted report on building permits for October, 2014.
  • 41 Village Lane – The Commission received a copy of the email from Charon Hardy Squitiero owner of 41 Village Lane, dated October 21, 2014, Re:  Signage at 41 Village Lane.  The ZEO stated the Commission needs to discuss the use of directional signage.  This item will be added to the agenda for the regular meeting on December 3, 2014.  The ZEO will investigate as to what other towns have in their zoning regulations for directional signage.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

1.      742 Amity Road, Application #2014-031 submitted by Grant Barone for a Site Plan Modification and additional outdoor dining on a limited basis

 

The Commission formally received the application.  No one was present to speak on behalf of this application. 

 

The ZEO stated that Quinnipiack Valley Health District has not approved the application to date.

 

Further discussion was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Wednesday, December 3, 2014.  Tabled.

 

 

2.      696 Amity Road, Unit A-4, Application #2014-032 submitted by Harvey and Sarup Brar for a Change of Use – Eyebrow Threading

 

The Commission formally received the application.  No one was present to speak on behalf of this application.

 

The ZEO stated the applicant has received all the necessary approvals.

 

Isabel Kearns, ZEO, prepared a draft resolution.  Commission members discussed and proceeded to deliberate.

 

It was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Buchta to approve the following resolution for Application #2014-032:

 

Whereas, Harvey and Sarup Brar applied on November 5, 2014,  to the Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission for a Change of Use Permit to operate an eyebrow threading salon in      Unit 4A of 696 Amity Road;

 

Whereas, in a letter dated October 16, 2014, the owner of the property, Theresa Laudadio, authorized Harvey and Sarup Brar to apply for the necessary land-use permits to operate an eyebrow threading salon in Unit 4A of 696 Amity Road;

 

Whereas, the Commission, at its regular meeting of November 5, 2014, considered the application information, Statement of Use dated October 30, 2014, testimony and other pertinent information relating to a request for the Change of Use Permit to operate an eyebrow threading salon in unit 4A of 696 Amity Road;

 

Whereas, the Commission finds the subject application in essential compliance with the applicable regulations;

 

 

 

Now therefore, the Commission makes the following findings of fact:

1)                  The Commission received a letter dated November 3, 2014, from John Laudano of Quinnipiack Valley Health District in which he approves the proposed Change of Use to an eyebrow threading salon with the following conditions:  1) only one chair for facial hair and eyebrow removal, 2) must obtain a certificate of compliance, 3) cannot open until inspection is made and certificate of compliance issued.

2)                  Rod White, Fire Marshal, signed off on the back of the application form on     October 16, 2014, indicating his approval.

3)                  The Commission received a letter dated October 8, 2014, from Ron Walters of South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority stating that he has no comment.

 

Now Therefore Be It Resolved that pursuant to Section 5.5.A. of the Bethany Zoning Regulations, amended to August 15, 2014, the Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission approves the Change of Use Permit to operate an eyebrow threading salon in Unit 4A of         696 Amity Road (Application #2014-032), as presented in the application, Statement of Use and testimony with the following condition:

1)                  A building permit for an Interior-Fit-Out must be approved by the Building Official and the Fire Marshal prior to any renovations to or occupancy of the building.

Voting for:  Sullivan, Calhoun, Shea, Buchta.

Unanimous approval.

 

 

3.      106 Amity Road, Application #2014-033 submitted by Arrie Oliver/US Permit to replace a wall sign

 

The Commission formally received the application.  No one was present to speak on behalf of this application.

 

The ZEO stated the applicant is asking to replace the existing sign from ATT to Frontier Communications.

 

Isabel Kearns, ZEO, prepared a draft resolution.  Commission members discussed and proceeded to deliberate.

 

It was moved by Shea and seconded by Calhoun to approve the following resolution for Application #2014-033:

 

Whereas, Arrie Oliver/US Permit applied to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a            1’ 6 1/8” by 3’ 2 5/8” replacement sign permit to advertise for Frontier Communications located at 106 Amity Road;

 

Whereas, the maximum square footage for signage for this property is 152 square feet of which only 75 square feet can be freestanding;

 

Whereas this application is for one 4.83 square foot attached wall sign, and there is no other signage on the property;

 

Whereas, this application meets the zoning requirement for signage;

 

Now Therefore, the Commission makes the following findings of fact and decision regarding this application: 

  • The application is for an attached sign.
  • There will be no need to obtain approvals from Quinnipiack Valley Health District, Inland Wetlands Commission or the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority.

 

Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that pursuant to Section 6 of the Town of Bethany Zoning Regulations, amended to August 15, 2014, the Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission approves the application of Arrie Oliver/US Permit to locate a 1’ 6 1/8” by 3’ 2 5/8” sign to advertise for Frontier Communication with the following condition:

1)      The sign shall not be internally illuminated.  Any light source for the sign shall be full cut off.

Voting for:  Sullivan, Calhoun, Shea, Buchta.

Unanimous approval.

 

 

4.      696 Amity Road, Unit 2B, Application #2014-034 submitted by Sarita King for an Additional Use – Church (nonprofit)

 

The Commission formally received the application.  Present to speak on behalf of this application was Sarita King, applicant.

 

The applicant submitted a letter, dated, October 29, 2014, requesting to waive the application fees for their nonprofit church.

 

Isabel Kearns, ZEO, prepared a draft resolution.  Commission members discussed and proceeded to deliberate.

 

It was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Shea to approve the following resolution for Application #2014-034 and to also include the approval of the request for waiver of the application fees for the nonprofit organization:

 

Whereas, Sarita King applied on November 5, 2014, to the Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission for an Additional Use Permit to operate a church (Healthy Vessels Ministry) at   696 Amity Road, Unit 2B.  The church will operate at opposing hours with the office that currently occupies the unit;

 

Whereas, in an e-mail dated October 29, 2014, Howard Schachter, owner of 696 Amity Road, Unit 2B, authorized Sarita King to apply for any land-use permits for a church (Healthy Vessels Ministry) to operate from Unit 2B of 696 Amity Road;

 

Whereas, the Commission, at its regular meeting of November 5, 2014, considered the application information, Statement of Use, testimony and other pertinent information relating to a request for the Additional Use of a church (Health Vessels Ministry) to operate from Unit 2B of 696 Amity Road;

 

Whereas, the Commission finds the subject application in essential compliance with the applicable regulations;

 

Now Therefore the Commission makes the following findings of fact:

1)      John Laudano, Quinnipiack Valley Health District representative, signed off on the back of the application form on November 3, 2014, indicating his approval.

2)      Rod White, Fire Marshal, signed off on the back of the application form on November 3, 2014, indicating his approval.

3)      The Commission received a letter dated November 3, 2014, from Ron Walters of the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority in which he stated that he has no comments.

 

Now Therefore Be It resolved that pursuant to Section 5.5.A. of the Bethany Zoning Regulations, amended to August 15, 2014, the Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission approves the additional use to operate a church (Healthy Vessels Ministry) in Unit 2B of         696 Amity Road with the following condition:

1)      A building permit for an Interior-Fit-Out must be approved by the Building Official and the Fire Marshal prior to any renovations to or occupancy of the building.

Voting for:  Sullivan, Calhoun, Shea, Buchta.

Unanimous approval.

 

5.      90 Pole Hill Road, Application #2014-035 submitted by Bethany Community Garden Committee for a Site Plan approval to locate the Community Garden on the Southside of park

 

The Commission formally received the application.  Present to speak on behalf of this application was MaryEllen Unger, Chair of the Bethany Community Garden Committee.

 

Mrs. Unger noted the following:

  • Have not received Inland Wetlands Approval to date.
  • Submitted packet and reviewed with Commission.
  • Decreased size of beds to fit in this area.
  • 49 raised beds surrounded by deer fencing with two gates.
  • Reviewed packet that was submitted which included water usage, pump specs inside pump house, water tank (750 gallon tank) and other information.
  • Packet includes information about proposed garden, proposed contract and bylaws that will have to be signed by anyone who would like to use a bed.
  • Ray Pantelone, Bethany Tree Warden, has reviewed the trees to be cut.

 

Jim Seaton of 485 Bethmour Road stated he is putting a petition together opposing the location of the proposed Community Garden at 90 Pole Hill Road.

 

Further discussion was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Wednesday, December 3, 2014.  Tabled.

 

It was moved by Buchta and seconded by Calhoun to untable Application #2014-035 and schedule a public hearing date for Wednesday, December 3, 2014.  Unanimous approval.

 

Also, the Commission would like to schedule a site visit for Sunday, November 16, 2014, at  9:00 a.m.  Tabled.

 

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

1.  46 Mesa Drive, Application #2014-030 submitted by James Woodward for a Five- Lot

     Subdivision

 

The Commission received an email from Attorney Paul Jessell, dated November 3, 2014, Re:  Withdrawal of subdivision application for Clifford Drive Estates, 46 Mesa Drive, Application #2014-030.

 

 

2.      Update on Marc D’Andrea regarding outside storage at 860 Carrington Road

 

Present for the discussion was Marc D’Andrea.  Mr. D’Andrea had a map of his property and marked the areas that he needs to use to operate his business and to comply with the zoning regulations. 

 

Mr. D’Andrea worked with the Commission and based on the calculations computed, he would be in compliance with the regulations.

 

Also Mr. D’Andrea will submit to the Commission a letter on his letterhead and the map designating that he will using his 30% outside storage as a floating area.

 

3.      50 Hunters Trail (Sun Gold Stables), Discussion regarding second equine business operating from the property -

 

Waiting for comments from Town Attorney Kevin McSherry and Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant.  Tabled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.      Continue discussion and possible action to set public hearing date regarding proposed amendments to the Zoning Regulations on accessory buildings, signage for larger parcels, home occupation permits, etc.  

 

Public hearing scheduled for December 3, 2014.  Tabled.

 

 

5.      Continue discussion on Village Districts - Tabled.

 

 

6.      Executive Session – Matters in litigation

 

At 8:27 p.m., it was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Buchta for the Commission to enter into an executive session regarding matters in litigation.  No one was invited into the executive session.  Unanimous approval.

 

At 8:37 p.m., it was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Buchta for the Commission to exit out of executive session.

Unanimous approval.

 

For the record, no votes were taken in the course of the executive session.

 

 

7.      Executive Session – Personnel matters  Tabled.

 

 

There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Calhoun     and seconded by Shea to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:38 p.m.  Unanimous approval.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Antonia R. Marek, Clerk

For the Planning and Zoning Commission  

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

OCTOBER 27, 2014

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DRAFT

Attendance:  First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski, Selectman Donald Shea, Selectwoman Aileen Magda

Visitors:  Nancy McCarthy, Karen Hubbell

First Selectwoman Gorski called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.  The meeting was held in the Selectmen’s Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall.  All present stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.  Check signing was the next order of business.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

First Selectwoman Gorski called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the meeting of October 14, 2014.  The motion was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by Selectwoman Magda.  There were no changes made to the minutes.  The minutes were then approved on a unanimous vote.

CEMETERY DEED

The Selectmen and Town Clerk Nancy McCarthy officially signed a Carrington Cemetery deed for Jeanne and Craig Barletta.  June Riley and Karen Hubbell witnessed the signatures.

TAX REFUNDS

Selectwoman Magda moved a motion to refund to Audra Spina-Clark the sum of $10.79, to Heidi Kelso the sum of $9.36, to John Kurpiewski the sum of $75.53, to J. P. Morgan Chase Bank the sum of $389.51, to Kathleen Margi-Toth the sum of $180.86, to Keron & Cindy Taylor the sum of $33.43, to Lisa Marie Acosta the sum of $78.00, to Louis J. Abriola the sum of $4.75, to Richard Clement the sum of $12.44, and to Toyota Financial Services the sum of $177.84 all for overpayment of taxes.  Selectman Shea seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous.

ADDITION TO AGENDA

Selectwoman Magda moved the add Appointments to Boards and Commissions to the agenda of this meeting.  Selectman Shea seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous. 

APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Selectwoman Magda moved to re-appoint Kristine Sullivan to the Cemetery Committee.  Selectman Shea seconded the appointment.  The vote taken was unanimous.

Selectwoman Magda moved to appoint Nancy Scanlon as an alternate to the Inland Wetlands Commission.   Selectman Shea seconded the appointment.  The vote taken was unanimous.

OTHER MATTERS PROPER TO COME BEFORE THE MEETING

Selectman Shea wanted it noted that the cracks in the new steps should be under warrantee so that if they had to be replaced in two years there was coverage.  He would like to have a structural engineer inspect them also.

ADJOURNMENT

Adjournment was called at 7:50 by First Selectwoman Gorski after a motion was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by Selectwoman Magda.

                                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

June G. Riley, Secretary, Board of Selectmen