Thursday, July 9, 2020


BOARD OF SELECTMEN

JUNE 16, 2020

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                                                                     MINUTES – APPROVED 7-7-2020

 

Via Zoom

 

Attendance:  First Selectman Paula Cofrancesco and Selectman Donald Shea.

Absent was: Selectman Derrylyn Gorski

 

Also in attendance:  Town Attorney Vincent Marino, Finance Director Sheila Lane

Visitors:  Sharon Huxley, Clark Hurlburt, Betsy Thornquist

 

1. First Selectman Paula Cofrancesco called the meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order via Zoom at        7:02 p.m.   

 

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

First Selectman Cofrancesco called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the regular meeting of   June 2, 2020.   The motion of approval was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectman Cofrancesco.  There were no changes to the minutes.  Voting for:  Cofrancesco, Shea.  Unanimous approval.

 

3.  DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – TAX REFUNDS

First Selectman Cofrancesco called for approval on the refunding of $2,078.42 on tax overpayments/miscellaneous. The motion for approval was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectman Cofrancesco. Voting for: Cofrancesco, Shea. Unanimous approval.

 

4.  DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION – PRESENTATION BY CLARK HULRBURT, RE: POLLINATOR PATHWAY PROJECT – PATHWAY ON TOWN PROPERTY

Mr. Hurlburt was present to continue discussion on this topic with First Selectman Cofrancesco and Board members present.  Mr. Hurlburt will be giving an update as to the size, construction (what they will look like) and where they will plan to place the pathway. No action required at this time.  Tabled.

 

5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – REAPPOINTMENTS/APPOINTMENTS

First Selectman Cofrancesco called for a motion to reappoint/appoint, Kris Sullivan – Cemetery Commission, Brian Eitzer – Conservation Commission, Patricia Winer – Conservation Commission, and Janice Howard, Anthony Cofrancesco, Nicholas Poulmas, Angela Nielsen, Amy Lestinsky, Nicholas Botone, and Armand Rivellini (JR) for the Parks and Recreation Commission.   The motion of approval was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectman Cofrancesco,

Voting for:  Cofrancesco, Shea.

Unanimous approval.

 

 

 

 

 

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6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – CORRECTION TO CEMETTERY BY-LAWS – TERM LANGUAGE – TO PUT IN ALIGNMENT WITH TOWN CODE

First Selectman Cofrancesco stated that the cemetery by-laws needed to be corrected to be in alignment with the language regarding terms as written in the Town Code. A motion for approval was made by Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectman Cofrancesco to approve this correction.

Voting for:  Cofrancesco, Shea.

Unanimous approval.

 

7.  DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION – ROAD WORK – MOVING FORWARD - UPDATE

Update on the progress of the roads:

·         Working on North Humiston Drive, Lacey Road, Edwards Road, and Grant Road.

·         Discussion about the crack sealing maintenance of the roads that will need to be done.

 

8.  DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – STATUS OF AIRPORT HANGAR UPDATE

Town Attorney Marino reported that he is reviewing the terms of the bonds and will be following up with the Town Building Official, Mr.  Bob Walsh, regarding the hangar project. Tabled.

 

9. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION – SIMPSON PROPERTY – ON HOLD (IN PROBATE)

First Selectman Cofrancesco stated this is on hold and in probate court.  Tabled.

 

10.  DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION – SIMPLE RECYCLING (SOFT RECYCLABLES) – ON HOLD

First Selectman Cofrancesco noted that this item will stay on hold until pandemic is over.  Tabled.

 

11. OTHER MATTERS PROPER TO COME BEFORE THE MEETING

Don Shea noted that we should follow up with RWS (the trash company) as we have received numerous complaints.  First Selectman Cofrancesco will call RWS.

 

12. ADJOURNMENT

At 7:31 p.m., it was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectman Cofrancesco to adjourn the regular meeting.  Unanimous approval.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Lina V. Frazer

Meeting Clerk