tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65006230945879764652024-02-08T11:30:08.577-08:00Town of Bethany Meeting Minutes and AgendasIn order to comply with the State of Connecticut House Bill No. 6502, June 11 Special Session, Public Act No. 08-3, Town of Bethany Meeting Minutes will be posted here.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger874125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6500623094587976465.post-13063108566547342322020-08-26T11:43:00.001-07:002020-08-26T11:43:42.192-07:00Nancy McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618648448167034451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6500623094587976465.post-30011275571763071512020-07-09T07:03:00.000-07:002020-07-09T07:03:25.546-07:00
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>MINUTES OF THE
BETHANY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR VIRTUAL MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, JULY
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The regular “Virtual Zoom”
meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:04 p.m.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>The following
Commission Members were present:<o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Kimberly McClure Brinton, Chair<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Donna Shea, Member/Secretary<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Bob Harrison, Member<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Alex Hutchinson, Member<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rob White, Member<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Brad Buchta, Alternate Member<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Andy Zielinski, Alternate Member<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>The
following Commission Members were excused:<o:p></o:p></u></div>
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Brett Pallotto,
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<u>Also present were:<o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement Officer<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>APPROVAL OF MINUTES<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->It was moved by Harrison and seconded by Shea to
approve the minutes of the March 4, 2020 Regular Meeting.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Voting for: Brinton, Shea, Harrison, Hutchinson,
White.</u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous approval.<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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approve the minutes of the March 11, 2020 Regular Meeting.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Voting for: Brinton, Shea, Harrison, White.</u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Abstained Hutchinson.<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>BILLS <o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->It was moved by Brinton to approve the payments of
$1,200.00 (monthly pro rate basis), for services rendered for March 2020, April
2020, and May 2020 by Hiram W. Peck III, AICP, Planning Consultant.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brinton, Shea, Harrison, Hutchinson, White. </u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous approval.<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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<b><u>GENERAL
CORRESPONDENCE<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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to Mr. Thomas Capasso, TOC, LLC., from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, dated March 5, 2020,
Re: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Notice,
256 Amity Road</u></i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u> (Assessor’s
Map 118; Lot 50).</u><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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to Mr. Peter Kaminski and Julianne Stach from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, dated March
26, 2020, Re: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Notice, 41 Green Hill Road</u></i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u> (Assessor’s Map 113; Lot 28-10).</u><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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to Robert DeFeo from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, dated April 6, 2020, Re: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Cease
and Desist Order</u></i></b><u>, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">15 Clay Road </i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(Assessor’s Map 107; Lot 80).</i></u><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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to Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Haze from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, dated May 6, 2020, Re: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Notice of Zoning Inquiry, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">413 Downs Road</i></u></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u> (Assessor’s Map 130; Lot 10).</u><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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to the Town of Bethany from the Town of Hamden, dated May 11, 2020, Re: <b><u>Town
of Hamden Application to Amend the Zoning Regulations – COVID -19 Temporary
Signs.</u></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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to Stanley Haze from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, dated May 15, 2020, Re: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Second
Notice of Zoning Inquiry, 413 Downs Road </u></i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>(Assessor’s Map 130; Lot 10).</u><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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to Christine Mead from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, dated June 1, 2020, Re: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Notice
of Violation, 32 Hatfield Hill Road </u></i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>(Assessor’s Map 125; Lot 14).</u><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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to MCR Trading, 46 Industrial Avenue, Fairview, NJ 07022 from Isabel Kearns,
ZEO, dated June 8, 2020, Re: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Notice of Violation, 136 Amity Road </u></i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>(Assessor’s Map 119; Lot 6).</u><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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to Mr. Steven A. Duke from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, dated June 8, 2020, Re: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Notice
of Violation, 369 Bethmour Road </u></i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>(Assessor’s
Map 107; Lot 27-1).</u><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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to Tara Aksoy from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, dated June 18, 2020, Re: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Notice
of Violation, 60 Rainbow Road </u></i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>(Assessor’s
Map 112; Lot 15).</u><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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to Christine Mead from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, dated June 23, 2020, Re: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Notice
of Violation, 32 Hatfield Hill Road </u></i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>(Assessor’s Map 125; Lot 14).</u><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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The Zoning
Enforcement Officer formerly addresses to the Commission and related that the
property owners are seeking a home office/gym, and bathroom built for
residential use, and requested the commission members for a consensus, to allow
the owners to proceed with the application. The commission agreed with the
following conditions:<o:p></o:p></div>
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are met in conformance to QVHD.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Also, to assure that the Planning, Zoning, and
Building Regulations are met in conformance to the regulations.<o:p></o:p></div>
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the Approval Conditions - TABLED</u><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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The Commission addressed the
possible revisions to the approval conditions, regarding the significant
changes that are being made to the site and look into a possible revisions and
modifications to the conditions addressed in the “Special Exception Permit for
Outside Storage” volume 204, page 0382, page 0383, page 0384, and page 0385,
date of approval issued on March 11, 2016, in relation to the fence. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk44587437;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Hiram Peck, Town Planner, had visited the site
and indicated that the original fence required to go along the west site does
not screen anything and his suggestion is to leave the trees and vegetation in
that area, and to install a fence in the southern area, which goes along the
Teddy B’s side area to provide as much screening as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk44587437;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ü<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->The
fence along the section of the property at the northwest side did not need a
fence as the fence would do no good to screen the property as the road was
higher on that side. This is the section where the fence need not be placed. </span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk44587437;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->The fence should be installed along the southern
half of the Amity Roadside and along the side facing Teddy B’s matching the
existing fence or cooperating with the other property owner to get a fence that
is acceptable to both owners.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->I think it is safe to say that the fence which
is deleted from the northwest side of the property could be used to screen the
lower portion of the property on Old Amity Road.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Bob Harrison, commission member inquired about the
permit’s date of approval and for a copy, in order to address it properly, and
make an informed decision for any modifications. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></i></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>6 Tuttle Road – Home Occupation Permit –
Application #2020-07, submitted by Kedric Becker – to sell honey on site. Also,
roadside stand less than 100 square feet. APPROVED.</u><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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The Commission formerly received the application.
Present to speak on behalf of this application was Mr. Kedric Becker.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Mr. Kedric addressed and informed the commission
that a roadside stand will be place about 12-feet in from his driveway to sell
honey.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It was moved by Harrison and
seconded by Hutchinson to approve the application # 2020-07 <span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">submitted by
Kedric Becker – to sell honey on site and place a roadside stand less than 100
square feet in from the property driveway. </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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</span></span></i></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>756 Amity Road – B&I – Country Corner
Diner – Application #2020-06, submitted by Frank DeLucia on behalf of Syrja
Topciu – to add 20’ by 16’ with a 4-ft. extension on existing deck. - <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>APPROVED.</u><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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The Commission formerly received the application.
Present to speak on behalf of this application was Mr. Frank DeLucia.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Mr. DeLucia addressed and informed the
commission that a 4-feet extension to the existing deck is to be built toward
the back of the building to have a 6-ft / 4-ft walkway. <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Isabel Kearns, ZEO informed the commission that
the proposed application meets all setbacks and requirements.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Hiram Peck, Town Planner noted that the deck
addition is planned to accommodate more outdoor dining given the current
situation, to allow the social distancing to put in place between the diners.
It is a reasonable request and conforms to current regulations.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It was moved by Harrison and
seconded by White to allow the Zoning Enforcement Officer, Isabel Kearns, to
administratively handle the approval of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>the application <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>#2020-06,
submitted by Frank DeLucia on behalf of Syrja Topciu – to add 20’ by 16’ with a
4-ft. extension on existing deck <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brinton, Shea, Harrison, Hutchinson, White. <o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>OLD BUSINESS<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><i><u><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Draft Zoning Regulations continued – Public hearing re-scheduling. </span></u></i></b><b><u><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Tabled</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">.</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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The Commission has received all
comments by the public and is reviewing the possible revisions to the zoning
regulations’ sections and categories that have been addressed. <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Hiram Peck, Town Planner, has made suggestions
on the possible revisions, dated June 21, 2020, to the commission for further
review and comments. <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Given the current COVID-19 situation, the public
will be notified on when a possible public meeting will be scheduled in the
near future.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>ZONING ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER’S REPORT</u></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></i></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>667 Amity Road – B&I, CFC Soccer
Field – Release of Remaining Bond </u><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Hiram Peck, Town Planner, had inspected the
property on June 20, 2020 as per the owner’s request. During the inspection Mr.
Peck found several things that have not been done and no effort had not been
put into correcting anything. Mr. Peck does not recommend the release of the
bond until a future inspection can be made and issues are corrected. He
suggested that the commission members visit the site individually and to review
his email with the inspections’ notes, dated June 23, 2020, to see if it is
significant enough to hold the bond or let it be returned.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There being no
further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Harrison and
seconded by Hutchinson to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:25 p.m.<span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brinton, Shea,
Harrison, Hutchinson, White.</u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Respectfully
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Lina V. Frazer,
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For the
Planning and Zoning Commission<o:p></o:p></div>
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in attendance:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Vin Marino, Town Counsel;
Sheila Lane, Finance Director<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">First Selectman Paula Cofrancesco
called the Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order at 11:01 a.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The meeting was held in the Commission Room
of the Bethany Town Hall.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">2,</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><u>DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON
RESOLUTION FOR CONTRACT AMENDMENT – Contract No. 09-DSS6002SL / 008-NF-01<o:p></o:p></u></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">First
Selectman Cofrancesco gave a brief update on the status of the STEAP funds for
the airport hangar project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First
Selectman Cofrancesco was notified mid-June that the current contract was set
to expire on 6-30-2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Due to a number
of issues regarding construction, the town did not accept the building, work
was at a halt, and then the tornado hit in 2018.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is insurance money from the claim of
the tornado damage to correct the building to its non-usable state prior to the
tornado.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The STEAP funds can be used to
hire an engineer to assess the status of the building and then proceed on
correcting any deficiencies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First
Selectman Cofrancesco noted that she had made multiple phones calls and sent
multiple emails to see what could be done to secure the funds ($198,899.00) from
going back to the State.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A letter was
sent from the First Selectman to the Program Manager overseeing the funds officially
requesting an extension on the Contract to allow securing the funds in order to
do additional work on the project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Confirmation was received on Monday that the extension was granted for
one year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Approval is needed to
authorize the First Selectman to sign the new Contract Amendment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Contract will now expire June 30, 2021.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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was moved by Selectman Shea to approve authorization for First Selectman to
sign the Contract Amendment to extend the Contract to June 30, 2021, motion seconded
by First Selectman Cofrancesco<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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11:04 a.m., it was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectman Cofrancesco
to adjourn the special meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous approval.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">BOARD
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">JUNE
16, 2020 <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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</span><b>MINUTES – APPROVED 7-7-2020<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Attendance:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman Paula Cofrancesco and Selectman
Donald Shea.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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was: Selectman Derrylyn Gorski<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in attendance:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Town Attorney Vincent
Marino, Finance Director Sheila Lane<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Visitors:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sharon Huxley, Clark Hurlburt, Betsy Thornquist<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">1.</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">First Selectman
Paula Cofrancesco called the meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order via Zoom
at <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>7:02
p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">First
Selectman Cofrancesco called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the regular
meeting of <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>June 2, 2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The motion of approval was moved by
Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectman Cofrancesco.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were no changes to the minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Cofrancesco, Shea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous approval.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – TAX REFUNDS<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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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. </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Unanimous
approval.</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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BY CLARK HULRBURT, RE: POLLINATOR PATHWAY PROJECT – PATHWAY ON TOWN PROPERTY<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Mr. Hurlburt was present to continue discussion on
this topic with First Selectman Cofrancesco and Board members present. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Tabled.</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – REAPPOINTMENTS/APPOINTMENTS<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">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.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The motion of approval was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by First
Selectman Cofrancesco,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cofrancesco, Shea.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Unanimous
approval.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">MAY
5, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">6.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – CORRECTION TO CEMETTERY BY-LAWS – TERM
LANGUAGE – TO PUT IN ALIGNMENT WITH TOWN CODE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">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.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Voting
for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cofrancesco, Shea.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Unanimous
approval.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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– MOVING FORWARD - UPDATE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Working on North Humiston Drive, Lacey
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maintenance of the roads that will need to be done.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">8.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – STATUS OF
AIRPORT HANGAR UPDATE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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Attorney Marino reported that he is reviewing the terms of the bonds and will
be following up with the Town Building Official, Mr. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bob Walsh, regarding the hangar project. <b><u>Tabled.</u></b>
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DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION – SIMPSON PROPERTY – ON HOLD (IN PROBATE)</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and in probate court.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Tabled.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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RECYCLING (SOFT RECYCLABLES) – ON HOLD<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco noted that this item
will stay on hold until pandemic is over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><b><u>Tabled.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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OTHER MATTERS PROPER TO COME BEFORE THE MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Don Shea noted that we should follow up with RWS
(the trash company) as we have received numerous complaints.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman Cofrancesco will call RWS.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ADJOURNMENT<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">At
7:31 p.m., it was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectman Cofrancesco
to adjourn the regular meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous approval.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">JUNE
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</span><b>MINUTES – APPROVED 6-16-2020<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Via Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Attendance:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman Paula Cofrancesco, Selectman
Donald Shea, Selectman Derrylyn Gorski<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in attendance:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Town Attorney Vincent
Marino and Finance Director Sheila Lane<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Megyola, E.J. Maher, Jamie Stirling<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">1.</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">First Selectman
Paula Cofrancesco called the meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order via Zoom
at <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>7:01
p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">First
Selectman Cofrancesco called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the regular
meeting of <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>May 19, 2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The motion of approval, with a correction,
was moved by Selectman Gorski and seconded by First Selectman Cofrancesco.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The correction to the minutes is on Page 3,
Item #11, Second Bullet – Change mill rate to “36.56”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Cofrancesco, Gorski, Shea.</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous approval.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tax refunds at this time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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OF BRIAN EITZER AS THE BETHANY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> –<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco stated that Brian Eitzer
has been on the Representative Policy Board for Bethany and has shown interest
in continuing this position.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was
moved by Selectman Gorski and seconded by First Selectman Cofrancesco to
reappoint Brian Eitzer as the Bethany Representative of the Policy Board for
the South Central Connecticut Regional Water District.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cofrancesco, Gorski, Shea.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous
approval.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – ROAD WORK – MOVING FORWARD – UPDATE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Working on North
Humiston Drive, Lacey Road, Edwards Road and Grant Road.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Chip sealing
will be starting soon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">We will need to
talk about crack sealing maintenance which is beneficial to the roads.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Finance Director
Lane will give update by end of week on money spent at this point on road work.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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AIRPORT HANGAR – UPDATE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Town Attorney Marino reported on the following:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">For purposes of
making a decision, the Board of Selectmen need to review their options: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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option.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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restore building to pre-tornado status then there would be a defective building
and can bring to litigation with manufacturer or contractor but construction
litigation is very expensive and would be costly to the Town.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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restore building to pre-tornado status.Tthere is approximately $230,000 to $250,000
of grant money left and Town can use this money to correct pre-tornado
defective structure to good condition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Would have to get quotes for work to bring structure to good condition.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Selectman Gorski recommended speaking with Bob
Walsh, Building Official, who has all the information from previous dealings
with the Airport Hangar.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Official and that Mr. Walsh said there were onsite modifications made by the
contractor and no question there were defects in the construction process or
the manufacturing process.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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terms of the bond.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, Attorney Marino
stated he did speak to the Building Official and his opinion was the contractor
performed defective workmanship.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Attorney
Marino mentioned the fact that the bond should cover defective workmanship. If the
Town went with litigation, this would be a substantial expense on the Town; or
can we use the balance of the grant money to correct the defective workmanship.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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not make a decision tonight and we will follow-up with Bob Walsh, Building
Official.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">7.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – SIMPSON
PROPERTY – ON HOLD (IN PROBATE)</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman Cofrancesco stated this is on
hold and is still in probate court.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Tabled.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – CEMETERY COMMISSION BYLAWS – <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco emailed the Board
members a copy of the amended version of the Cemetery Commission Bylaws, which
included the Board of Selectmen’s recommendations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The Board reviewed and discussed and then found a
discrepancy in Sections 2.1 and 2.2 with Sections 3.3 and 3.4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman Cofrancesco will notify the
Cemetery Commission and will correct the discrepancy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It was moved by Selectman Gorski and seconded by
Selectman Shea to approve, as amended, the Cemetery Commission Bylaws prepared
by the Cemetery Commission.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cofrancesco, Gorski, Shea.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous
approval.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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RECYCLING (SOFT RECYCLABLES) – ON HOLD<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco stated she has reached
out to Simple Recycling and is waiting on a reply. They may possibly be closed
due to pandemic, but she will follow up to see is we can possibly start the
program in July 2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Tabled.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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OTHER MATTERS PROPER TO COME BEFORE THE MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman
Cofrancesco mentioned there is a contract for the shared trooper with the Town
of Prospect which will run for one year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was moved by Selectman Gorski and seconded by Selectman Shea to
authorize First Selectman Cofrancesco to sign the contract for the shared
trooper with the Town of Prospect which will be a 50/50 cost split.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Voting
for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cofrancesco, Gorski, Shea.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous
approval.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ADJOURNMENT<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">At
7:41 p.m., it was moved by Selectman Gorski and seconded by Selectman Shea to
adjourn the regular meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous approval.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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following Board members were present:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>John Grabowski-Chairman, John Ford, Sharon Huxley, Catherine Erickson, Sally
Huyser and Lars Demander.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in attendance were:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman Paula
Cofrancesco, Finance Director Sheila Lane, Town Attorney Vincent Marino<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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meeting of the Board of Finance to order via Zoom at <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>7:01 p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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Grabowski called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the Regular Meeting
of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>April 14, 2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The motion of approval was moved by Member Huxley
and seconded by Member Huyser.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
were no changes to the minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Voting
for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grabowski, Ford, Huxley, Huyser, Erickson,
Demander.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Unanimous approval.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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Grabowski reported on the following:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Attended an Amity meeting last night and their
surplus is down from March.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Amity schools have a lot of concerns going
into next year on an operational standpoint due to the virus.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Fran Doba, Tax
Collector, has responsibilities for the Town Hall computers, phones and Town
website and I spoke to Chairman Grabowski in regard to a proposal to give her
some financial stipend approximately $100.00 per month from December 2019 to
June 2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Member
Huxley questioned should this be a part-time position in the future and that if
this continues to be her job, that her responsibilities should be reviewed to
determine the appropriate rate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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was moved by Member Huxley and seconded by Member Huyser to approve the stipend
of $100.00 per month from December 2019 to June 2020 totaling $700.00 for Fran
Doba for her additional responsibilities with the computers, phones and Town
website at the Town Hall.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Vote 6 to 0.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grabowski, Ford, Huxley, Huyser, Erickson,
Demander.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">MAY
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Road work around
Town is moving along and hoping to have road work completed by July 1,
2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">We have advertised
in newspaper for bids on chip sealing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">We held a
preliminary meeting at Town Hall last week on how we plan to reopen the Town
Hall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Starting to bring staff back instead
of the staggered hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Will make sure
we have proper hand sanitizer dispensers, shields for counters and some
departments running by appointment only.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Do not have a set date at this time to reopen the Town Hall.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Member Huxley
questioned who is doing road work at the corner of Amity Road and Valley
Road.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is it the State or Town doing the
catch basin work?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Member Huxley has
concerns with catch basin being built up on high curve.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman Cofrancesco will inquire and
follow-up.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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following:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Emailed to all
members the 2020 Expenditure Monthly Reports.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Have been in
contact with the State in regard to federal funds to offset emergency expenses
to open Town Hall and to open Parks and Recreation Camp.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">She received
information from Fran Doba, Tax Collector, regarding the shortfalls of taxes to
be paid this year and will share this information with Board.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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2020-2021 BUDGET</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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regarding the public comments on the proposed budget.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Town Attorney Marino stated the Board of Selectman
authorized the Board of Finance to adopt the budget for the coming year and
that through the Executive Order by the Governor not the State Statutes the
Board has the authority to strike items from the budget or to add items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Board should consider the public comments
and adopt budget to satisfy the Town.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The Board reviewed Items #1 through #10 on the call
for the Town Meeting to be held by Zoom on<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>May 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">With consideration of the public comments, there
were no issues with Items #1 through Item #6.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">There were public comments on Items #7 and #8 for
the Bethany Volunteer Fire Department.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There were concerns of the request for a Utility Vehicle and a Command
Vehicle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Board would like more information from the
Fire Department on the specifics of the Command Vehicle before the Town Meeting
on Monday, May 18, 2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the Land Acquisition Fund.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finance
Director Lane stated there is a balance of $427,500 in the Land Acquisition
Fund now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Board is considering decreasing
the amount requested.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the Annual Reports will not be ready for the Special Board of Finance Meeting
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auditors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finance Director Lane stated
that it has been done and she will distribute letter to the Board, and if there
are any other comments, she can send a revised letter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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8:02 p.m. there being no further business, it was moved by Member Huyser and
seconded by Member Erickson to adjourn the regular meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Unanimous approval.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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following Board members were present:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Huyser and Lars Demander.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and seconded by Member Huxley.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
were no changes to the minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Voting
for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grabowski, Ford, Huxley, Huyser, Erickson,
Demander.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Unanimous approval.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The Amity Budget was reduced to 2.49% increase.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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increase has to be 2.0%.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Tilcon has started
milling on Lebanon Road.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have started
the second phase of road work, which includes 35 roads being paved and
additional roads being chip sealed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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between the annexes are being replaced.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">On the Code Red,
I reported last Thursday, April 9<sup>th</sup>, that Bethany had 6 confirmed
cases of Covid-19.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since yesterday, we
are now up to 10 cases.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is very
important to keep practicing social distancing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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RESOLUTION FOR DEFERMENT PROGRAM PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 7S, SECTION
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distributed copies of the resolution regarding the Deferment Program to Board
Members.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">In discussion, Fran Doba, Tax Collector noted the
following:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Deferment would
be extended from August 3, 2020, to October 1, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are required to pay by August 3, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Town
Attorney Marino recommended giving eligible tax payers some relief.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;">Deferment would extend
the date of last payment without penalty from August 3, 2020, to October 1,
2020. After that date, interest would accrue back to the original due date, so
6% interest would be due on October 2, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco stated there is a form
that would need to be completed to apply for the deferment and that they will
make it available online.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">After discussion, the Board decided not to offer deferment
to all residents but just to those who are eligible and this is due to the
concern of not having enough cash flow to operate the Town.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It was moved by Member Huxley and seconded by Member
Huyser to approve the resolution for the Deferment Program Pursuant to
Executive Order No. 7S, Section 6(a) for those eligible and qualified
taxpayers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>See attached resolution.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in favor:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grabowski, Ford, Huxley,
Huyser, Erickson, Demander.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF FINANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 7S, SECTION 7<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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have to change operating expenses for Park and Recreation in Budget if this is
approved for total reduction of $18,000.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Also, Ms. Lane stated the monies would come out of this year’s General
Fund for these three items listed in the Resolution.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Member Huyser stated that the Town was against the
van at the Budget Hearing last year and feels the Board might receive some
backlash for approving the appropriation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Chairman Grabowski stated that a lot of misinformation
was given by some Town’s people at that Budget Hearing that may have influenced
a lot of people and it did not get resolved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If they have to rent a van or busses, they will spend close to that
amount in a short time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Also, Chairman Grabowski asked if there are quotes
for the Town Hall electrical work and the floor for the Fire Department and
would like the Board to review paperwork on bids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, it was mentioned the monies for the
electrical system for Town Hall, has increased from $60,000.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman Cofrancesco will check with
Rod White, Facilities Director, for copies of quotes and bids.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Huxley to approve the Resolution of the Board of Finance in Accordance with
Executive Order No. 7S, Section 7 regarding the Board of Finance authorizing a
supplemental appropriation for capital projects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>See attached resolution.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Huyser, Demander.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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was moved by Member Ford and seconded by Member Demander to table this
item.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous approval.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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for this discussion was Mr. John Accavallo, CPA of AO & Company, LLC.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All Board members previously received a copy
of a letter from AO & Company, LLC, dated February 20, 2020, regarding the
2018-2019 Audit conducted, with attached report on Identified Deficiencies in
Internal Control.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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items noted by Mr. Accavallo in the review of the report were:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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financial statements for 2018-2019 was clean.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Issue with
reconciliation with Town and Board of Education.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Communication between Town and Board of
Education is not accurate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Would be glad
to assist in showing how to correct this issue which is part of the monthly
close.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Finance Director
Sheila Lane was extremely helpful when we asked for anything and would provide
information to us in a quick manner.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It was moved by Member Huxley and seconded by Member
Huyser to accept the preliminary draft of the 2018-2019 Audit of Financial
Statements performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards dated
February 20, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Huyser, Erickson, Demander.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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previously of the Budget, Capital Items, Mill Rate Calculations and Fund
Balance Analysis to the members of the Board of Finance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Finance Director Sheila Lane stated she updated the
Budget with the 2.49% increase from the Amity budget.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ms. Lane also stated she will adjust the
Capital Item list for the fire truck deposit, park and recreation van,
electrical work at Town Hall and new floor at Fire Department, which will come
out of the General Fund in 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Member Huxley was concerned with the library budget
and command vehicle for Fire Department which is a capital item and that due to
not having the Town Meeting would like more input on these items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman Cofrancesco will ask for more
specifics on these items.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Finance Director Lane stated we cannot have the Town
Meeting due to the Covid-19, and that the Board of Finance has been given the
authority to approve the Budget.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will
be sending out a mailer, and the draft budget, after authorized by the Board of
Finance, will be posted online for public comment for Town input with a
deadline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All comments will be forwarded
to the Board of Finance for review.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Would like to get this out by end of this week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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based on a 90% and 80% collection rate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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panels for clarification.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ms. Lane has
requested a copy of the lease.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Connecticut changed the Motor Vehicle registration from 2 to 3 years and some
people only pay when they have to register a vehicle so we anticipate less
revenue from motor vehicle taxes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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will be voting on sending out the draft budget as is for public comment and
will get this feedback before the next Board of Finance meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It was moved by Member Huxley and seconded by Member
Huyser to approve the distribution of the draft Budget for 2020-2021 as is.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Voting
in favor:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grabowski, Ford, Huxley,
Huyser, Erickson, Demander.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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approval.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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OTHER MATTER PROPER TO COME BEFORE THE MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Member
Huxley stated we have to get back to control issues from the auditor report.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chairman Grabowski stated that Finance
Director Lane is working on the control issues and we have closed a few bank
accounts and looking at more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">At
8:30 p.m. there being no further business, it was moved by Member Huyser and
seconded by Member Erickson to adjourn the regular meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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R. Marek<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Attendance:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman Paula Cofrancesco and Selectman
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in attendance:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Town Attorney Vincent
Marino, Finance Director Sheila Lane, Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the Bethany News, Susan Hurlburt, Clark Hurlburt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">1.</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">First Selectman
Paula Cofrancesco called the meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order via Zoom
at <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>7:03
p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">First
Selectman Cofrancesco called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the regular
meeting of <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>April 21, 2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The motion of approval was moved by
Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectman Cofrancesco.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were no changes to the minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Cofrancesco, Shea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous approval.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tax refunds at this time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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CITIES GRANT – MORTGAGE RELEASE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco stated that the Town received
payment for a mortgage release from Mary Murphy for $24,000.00 and that the
Board of Selectmen needed to authorize the First Selectmen to sign a release
for the Land Records that the property owner paid the amount owed to the Town.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by First
Selectman Cofrancesco to authorize the First Selectmen to sign a release for
the Land Records that the property owner, Mary Murphy, paid $24,000.00 to the
Town.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLANNING GRANT – RESOLUTION
FOR APPROVAL<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant, noted the
following:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">This is an
attempt to get a $15,000.00 grant from the Department of Housing for an
Affordable Housing Grant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The resolution
is one aspect of the paperwork that needs to go to the Department of Housing to
do the Affordable Housing Study.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The Affordable
Housing Study will look at the current status of the Town, such as current
amount of units and will look at the affordable housing needs and how to
address these needs for the Town’s people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The Town has
about 1 to 2 % of housing that is classified as affordable and the State
Statute 8-30g states that 10% of the Town housing should be affordable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Town Attorney Marino stated that State Statute 8-30j
states that every five years that each Town should adopt an Affordable Housing
Plan and this Affordable Housing Study would fall into that.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by First
Selectman Cofrancesco to make a motion to approve the resolution on the moving
forward by Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant, for the Affordable Housing Planning
Grant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – ROAD WORK – MOVING FORWARD – UPDATE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco stated that the road
work is moving along and that she took a ride with Acting Director of Public
Works Tony Ciarleglio and they are doing an amazing job and Tilcon hopes to be
done well before July 1, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Tilcon will be
pulling out of Town for a week and this will give us more time to catch up on
catch basin work.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">We will be
opening bids for chip sealing on Friday, May, 15, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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AIRPORT HANGAR – UPDATE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Town Attorney Marino noted the following:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Town needs to
decide what action to take.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Insurance will
pay to put structure back to pre-tornado condition but then Town needs to
decide if it wants to sue the manufacturing company or contractor due to
unusable leaky building.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Need to talk to
Building Official to get information regarding the bond before making a
decision.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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PROPERTY – ON HOLD (IN PROBATE)<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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and in probate court.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Tabled.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION – CEMETERY COMMISSION BYLAWS – ON HOLD<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco stated she just received
an up-to-date copy of the draft Cemetery Commission Bylaws from Kris Sullivan,
which she will forward to Selectman Shea and Selectman Gorski for review before
the next meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Tabled.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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RECYCLING (SOFT RECYCLABLES) – ON HOLD<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco noted that this item
will stay on hold until pandemic is over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><b><u>Tabled.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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OTHER MATTERS PROPER TO COME BEFORE THE MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The Board of
Selectmen discussed that they had previously approved the Board of Finance to
finalize the Budget and the Special Board of Finance Meeting will be May 18,
2020.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ADJOURNMENT<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">At
7:31 p.m., it was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectman Cofrancesco
to adjourn the regular meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous approval.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">BOARD
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</span><b>DRAFT MINUTES<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Attendance:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman Paula Cofrancesco, Selectman
Donald Shea and Selectman Derrylyn Gorski<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Also
in attendance:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Town Attorney Vincent
Marino, Finance Director Sheila Lane<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Visitors:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sharon Huxley, Will Brinton, Fred Niven of
the Bethany News <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">1.</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">First Selectman
Paula Cofrancesco called the meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order via Zoom
at <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>7:04
p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">First
Selectman Cofrancesco called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the regular
meeting of <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>April 7, 2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The motion of approval was moved by
Selectman Gorski and seconded by First Selectman Cofrancesco.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were no changes to the minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cofrancesco, Shea, Gorski.</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Unanimous approval.</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – TAX REFUNDS<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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three tax refunds to approve as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Linda Philie -
$4.68<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anderson - $211.92<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Reissuance to
correct amount for Jacob Simpson - $305.80<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It was moved by Selectman Gorski and seconded by Selectman
Shea to approve the three tax refunds totaling in the amount of $522.40, as
stated by First Selectman Cofrancesco.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Voting
for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cofrancesco, Shea, Gorski.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Unanimous
approval.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ISSUANCE
OF CEMETERY DEED<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco stated the Cemetery Deed
is for Frank Pepe for one plot and the location has been verified and has been
paid in full.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, First Selectman
Cofranceso stated the paperwork has been prepared and that she just needs to
sign it but needs the Boards authorization.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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authorize First Selectman Cofrancesco to sign the Cemetery Deed for Frank Pepe
for one plot, which has been verified and paid in full.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cofrancesco, Shea, Gorski.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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approval.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – APPROVE RESOLUTION FOR DEFERMENT PROGRAM FOR
THE TOWN OF BETHANY IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 7S, SECTION 6(a)<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco had emailed all members
a copy of the resolution for the Deferment Program for taxpayers pursuant to
Executive Order No. 7S, Section 6(a).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco stated that the Board of
Finance reviewed and approved the resolution at their meeting last week on
April 14, 2020, and that the Board of Selectmen need to act on so that we can
let the State know our decision by this Friday. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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enough funds to operate Town.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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required to pay by August 3, 2020, and the deferment will only be for eligible
taxpayers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It was moved by Selectman Gorski and seconded by
Selectman Shea to approve the resolution for the Deferment Program Pursuant to
Executive Order No. 7S, Section 6(a) for those eligible and qualified
taxpayers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>See attached resolution.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Voting
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will stay on hold until pandemic is over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><b><u>Tabled.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Catch basin work
in progress.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Tilcon has started
paving.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Routes 1, 2, and
3 should be completed by July, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Completing chip
sealing list, working on newspaper post and bid document for review.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Need to know
physically how much we spent on roads and how much is left.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finance Director Lane will work on and report
back.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and in probate court.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Tabled.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION – CEMETERY COMMISSION BYLAWS – UPDATE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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hold.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Tabled.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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OTHER MATTERS PROPER TO COME BEFORE THE MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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asked if there has been any progress with the pension issue for the Town
Crew.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman Cofrancesco will follow
up.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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asked if anyone has spoken to Rich Cogill, Fire Chief, regarding the Bethany
Volunteer Fire Department crew.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First
Selectman Cofrancesco stated she did speak to Rich Cogill and the crew is fine.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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7:22 p.m., it was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by Selectman Gorski to
adjourn the regular meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous approval.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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following Board members were present:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>John Grabowski-Chairman, John Ford, Sharon Huxley, Catherine Erickson, Sally
Huyser and Lars Demander.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in attendance were:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman Paula
Cofrancesco, Finance Director Sheila Lane, Town Attorney Vincent Marino, and Fran
Doba, Tax Collector<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Fred Nevin, Coleen Murray, Rob and Lynette White and Brandy Spargo. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Chairman John Grabowski called the
meeting of the Board of Finance to order via Zoom at <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>7:04 p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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Grabowski called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the Regular Meeting
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and seconded by Member Huxley.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
were no changes to the minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Voting
for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grabowski, Ford, Huxley, Huyser, Erickson,
Demander.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Unanimous approval.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The Amity Budget was reduced to 2.49% increase.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">All Towns agreed except Orange, who stated
increase has to be 2.0%.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Tilcon has started
milling on Lebanon Road.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have started
the second phase of road work, which includes 35 roads being paved and
additional roads being chip sealed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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between the annexes are being replaced.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I reported last Thursday, April 9<sup>th</sup>, that Bethany had 6 confirmed
cases of Covid-19.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since yesterday, we
are now up to 10 cases.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is very
important to keep practicing social distancing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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RESOLUTION FOR DEFERMENT PROGRAM PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 7S, SECTION
6(A)</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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distributed copies of the resolution regarding the Deferment Program to Board
Members.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Deferment would
be extended from August 3, 2020, to October 1, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are required to pay by August 3, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Town
Attorney Marino recommended giving eligible tax payers some relief.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;">Deferment would extend
the date of last payment without penalty from August 3, 2020, to October 1,
2020. After that date, interest would accrue back to the original due date, so
6% interest would be due on October 2, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that would need to be completed to apply for the deferment and that they will
make it available online.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">After discussion, the Board decided not to offer deferment
to all residents but just to those who are eligible and this is due to the
concern of not having enough cash flow to operate the Town.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It was moved by Member Huxley and seconded by Member
Huyser to approve the resolution for the Deferment Program Pursuant to
Executive Order No. 7S, Section 6(a) for those eligible and qualified
taxpayers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>See attached resolution.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Huyser, Erickson, Demander.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF FINANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 7S, SECTION 7<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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have to change operating expenses for Park and Recreation in Budget if this is
approved for total reduction of $18,000.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Also, Ms. Lane stated the monies would come out of this year’s General
Fund for these three items listed in the Resolution.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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van at the Budget Hearing last year and feels the Board might receive some
backlash for approving the appropriation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Chairman Grabowski stated that a lot of misinformation
was given by some Town’s people at that Budget Hearing that may have influenced
a lot of people and it did not get resolved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If they have to rent a van or busses, they will spend close to that
amount in a short time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for the Town Hall electrical work and the floor for the Fire Department and
would like the Board to review paperwork on bids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, it was mentioned the monies for the
electrical system for Town Hall, has increased from $60,000.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman Cofrancesco will check with
Rod White, Facilities Director, for copies of quotes and bids.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Member Erickson stated she doesn’t feel comfortable
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It was moved by Member Huyser and seconded by Member
Huxley to approve the Resolution of the Board of Finance in Accordance with
Executive Order No. 7S, Section 7 regarding the Board of Finance authorizing a
supplemental appropriation for capital projects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>See attached resolution.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Voting
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Huyser, Demander.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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CONTROL ISSUES<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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was moved by Member Ford and seconded by Member Demander to table this
item.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous approval.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON 2018-2019 AUDIT<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Present
for this discussion was Mr. John Accavallo, CPA of AO & Company, LLC.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All Board members previously received a copy
of a letter from AO & Company, LLC, dated February 20, 2020, regarding the
2018-2019 Audit conducted, with attached report on Identified Deficiencies in
Internal Control.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Some
items noted by Mr. Accavallo in the review of the report were:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Opinion on
financial statements for 2018-2019 was clean.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Issue with
reconciliation with Town and Board of Education.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Communication between Town and Board of
Education is not accurate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Would be glad
to assist in showing how to correct this issue which is part of the monthly
close.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Finance Director
Sheila Lane was extremely helpful when we asked for anything and would provide
information to us in a quick manner.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It was moved by Member Huxley and seconded by Member
Huyser to accept the preliminary draft of the 2018-2019 Audit of Financial
Statements performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards dated
February 20, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in favor:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grabowski, Ford, Huxley,
Huyser, Erickson, Demander.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON 2020-2021 BUDGET<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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previously of the Budget, Capital Items, Mill Rate Calculations and Fund
Balance Analysis to the members of the Board of Finance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Budget with the 2.49% increase from the Amity budget.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ms. Lane also stated she will adjust the
Capital Item list for the fire truck deposit, park and recreation van,
electrical work at Town Hall and new floor at Fire Department, which will come
out of the General Fund in 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and command vehicle for Fire Department which is a capital item and that due to
not having the Town Meeting would like more input on these items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman Cofrancesco will ask for more
specifics on these items.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Finance Director Lane stated we cannot have the Town
Meeting due to the Covid-19, and that the Board of Finance has been given the
authority to approve the Budget.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will
be sending out a mailer, and the draft budget, after authorized by the Board of
Finance, will be posted online for public comment for Town input with a
deadline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All comments will be forwarded
to the Board of Finance for review.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Would like to get this out by end of this week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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based on a 90% and 80% collection rate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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panels for clarification.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ms. Lane has
requested a copy of the lease.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Connecticut changed the Motor Vehicle registration from 2 to 3 years and some
people only pay when they have to register a vehicle so we anticipate less
revenue from motor vehicle taxes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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will be voting on sending out the draft budget as is for public comment and
will get this feedback before the next Board of Finance meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in favor:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grabowski, Ford, Huxley,
Huyser, Erickson, Demander.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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OTHER MATTER PROPER TO COME BEFORE THE MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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Huxley stated we have to get back to control issues from the auditor report.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chairman Grabowski stated that Finance
Director Lane is working on the control issues and we have closed a few bank
accounts and looking at more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">UNAPPROVED MINUTES OF THE BETHANY CONSERVATION COMMISSION,
March 12, 2020</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">The meeting was called to order at 8:07pm by Bruce Loomis,
Chair. Present besides Bruce were: Brian Eitzer, Matthew Popp, Patsy Winer and
two guests, Rob Huxley and Alison Nork, prospective new member and alternate
member respectively.</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Brian moved to accept the minutes of February 27th, and
Bruce seconded. Corrections were made to the spelling of Alison’s name, which
only has one “l”, and the word “to” was inserted in the fourth line of the
third paragraph to read “award to one boy”, etc. The minutes were accepted as
amended by unanimous vote.</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">There were no bills or correspondence.</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">The two new members will be appointed at the next Board of
Selectmen’s meeting next Tuesday if it is not cancelled.</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">The Commission went into executive session at 8:17 to
discuss Conservationist of the Year and exited at 8:40.</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Bruce explained the work we are doing on updating the Open
Space Plan to the prospective new members and sent them the current versions of
the amended appendices electronically. We looked at two different maps with a
view toward possibly using fewer categories of types of open space (private
land, institutional land, Land Trust, etc.) for the revised mapping that would
accompany the new Open Space Plan. No decision was made about this at the
meeting.</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Matt moved to adjourn at 9:05. Patsy seconded. All were in
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Respectfully submitted,</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Patricia Winer, Sec’y pro-tempore</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Donald Shea and Selectman Derrylyn Gorski<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in attendance:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Town Attorney Vincent
Marino, Finance Director Sheila Lane<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Via 1.</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">First Selectman
Paula Cofrancesco called the meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order via Zoom
at <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>7:02
p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">First
Selectman Cofrancesco called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the regular
meeting of <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>March 3, 2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The motion of approval was moved by
Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectman Cofrancesco.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were no changes to the minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Selectman Gorski abstained.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Cofrancesco, Shea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous approval.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– POLLINATOR PATHWAY PROGRAM<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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Marie Pulito.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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were:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">This program is
formed of a group of environmental concerned citizens that want to create a
conservation movement for pollinators.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Need the Board
of Selectmen to endorse this project.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Would be going
for a grant from Sustainable CT to purchase the plants/seeds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Would plant along
the trails in Town or identify different properties, such as, First Church and
Clark Memorial Library.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">We are still in
conversations of Stage 1.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Would like to
promote in the Bethany Bulletin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Board of Selectmen on progress.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Selectman Shea to put forth a motion to support the Pollinator Pathway Project
as presented at meeting by Sheila Wade and Maria Pulito.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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COMMISSION:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Robert Huxley – Regular Member<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It was moved by Selectman Gorski and seconded by
Selectman Shea to approve and appoint the following members to the Conservation
Commission:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Robert Huxley – Regular
Member and Ali-Beres-Nork – Alternate Member.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Voting
for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cofrancesco, Shea, Gorski.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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– POST ISSUANCE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco stated that the refund list
was unavailable for the March 3<sup>rd</sup> BOS meeting and then the March 17<sup>th</sup>
meeting was cancelled and that the refund checks have already been issued.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman Cofrancesco previously
emailed in the meeting packet a list of tax refunds to be acted on by the Board
totaling in the amount of $1,045.15.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by Selectman Gorski to approve the tax
refunds totaling in the amount of $1,045.15, as shown on report dated April 2,
2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cofrancesco, Shea, Gorski.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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approval.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">6.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – APPROVE RESOLUTION
TO AUTHORIZE BOARD OF FINANCE TO ADOPT FINAL BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF BETHANY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 7I, SECTION 13<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco had emailed all members
a copy of the resolution and stated that Governor Lamont has given the
authority to suspend the in-person budget adoption requirements for
municipalities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Finance Director Sheila Lane stated next week the
Board of Finance will approve a draft budget and then a modified version of the
draft budget will be sent to residents in the mail and that a complete version
will be posted online.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Residents will be
able to call in or email their comments. They will offer to residents a hard
copy option if needed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also Ms. Lane
stated all the information from the residents will be given to the Board of
Finance for their review.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ms. Lane
stated the procedures will be finalized with the Board of Finance next week,
April 14, 2020, at their meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Selectman Shea to approve the resolution of the Board of Selectmen in
accordance with Executive Order No. 7I, Section 13 (copy attached).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">7.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – AUTHORIZING
A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 7S, SECTION 7,
FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco had emailed all members
a copy of the resolution and stated that Governor Lamont has given the
authority to the Board of Selectmen regarding the budget, and this resolution
consists of three items for supplemental appropriation from the Board. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, she stated Latricrete is donating $5,000
towards the van and the Bethany Athletic Association has offered a donation
(amount not confirmed yet) towards the van.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">During discussion, Selectman Shea, stated some of his
concerns:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Park and
Recreation shut down right now due to pandemic, what would hardship be if we
put this item (van) off at this time?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Electrical
system for the Town – Why wasn’t this addressed before we purchased the
generator?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Sounds
like we are hiding items and then it becomes an emergency.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Finance Director Sheila Lane stated when work on the
generator was taking place contractor found that the annex electrical is
connected to the Town Hall and the Building Official stated it is not safe and
can cause fire danger and there were other updates needed for safety reasons.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Selectman Gorski mentioned holding off on the van
because the van can’t be used right now and we can put it in the budget under
capital items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Sharon Huxley mentioned that if the Park and Rec
doesn’t have the money available there is a possibility they would lose an
opportunity to put a deposit on a used van if they find one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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$25,000.00 for a van, not the $35,000.00 as requested.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It was moved by Selectman Gorski and seconded by
Selectman Shea to approve the resolution as amended of the Board of Selectmen
in accordance with Executive Order No. 7S, Section 7 (copy attached).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cofrancesco, Shea, Gorski.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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approval.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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RECYCLING (SOFT RECYCLABLES) – UPDATE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco noted that she does have
final contract with all corrections made and it has been reviewed by the Town
Attorney.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will be holding off on
implementing this due to the pandemic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Tabled.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – ROAD WORK – MOVING FORWARD – UPDATE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Three excavating
companies working on catch basin repairs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Tilcon will be
starting in a couple weeks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Tilcon has given
us 5 different routes and they want to go in order.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If we do not go in order that will raise the
price a little.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The way the
drainage is going we won’t be ready for Zone 1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Zone 2 and 3 are ready.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Will be meeting
with Tilcon tomorrow with the Acting Public Works Director to discuss this
further.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">We will be
putting a bid out for Chip Sealing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
we don’t like bids, we will go off the State Website.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – SIMPSON PROPERTY – UPDATE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco stated this is on hold
and in probate court.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Tabled.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION – CEMETERY COMMISSION BYLAWS – UPDATE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco stated this is on hold.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Tabled.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">12.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION – STATUS OF
AIRPORT HANGAR<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Town Attorney Marino noted the following:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I have contacted
Attorney Kevin McSherry.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Town needs to
decide what action to take.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Insurance will
pay to put structure back to pre-tornado condition but then Town needs to
decide if we want to sue the manufacturing company or contractor due to
unusable leaky building.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">We can contact
the State to let them know building was hit by tornado and they might forgive
the grant and we can just tear it down and Town will have to pay cost to tear
down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The Building
Department should have information from engineer that we had hired to review
building for damages and what needs to be repaired to make building safe.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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information from engineer, will have to get estimates for cost to repair the
leaks and will have to get approval for money for project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">BOARD
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">APRIL
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OTHER MATTERS PROPER TO COME BEFORE THE MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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ADJOURNMENT<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">At
7:58 p.m., it was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by Selectman Gorski to
adjourn the regular meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous approval.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>MINUTES OF THE
BETHANY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11,
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The special meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 6:03 p.m. in the
Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Road, Bethany,
Connecticut.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>The following
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Bob
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Donna
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Rob
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Andy
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Brad
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Kimberly
McClure Brinton, Chairman<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>The
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Alex Hutchinson,
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Brett Pallotto,
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<u>Also present were:<o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement
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from Rod White, Town of Bethany Fire Marshal to the Planning and Zoning
Commission, dated March 11, 2020. Re: 9 Russell Road, Compliance with Fire and
Life Safety Comments.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Discussion and possible action on
the following:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Site Plan Approval for Car Sales and Commercial Garage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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New Use Permit for Car Sales and Commercial Garage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Special Exception Permit for Car Sales and Commercial Garage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Special
Exception Permit Earth Excavation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Special Exception
Permit Outside Storage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Re: Application #2020-01,
#2020-02, #2020-03, #2020-04 and #2020-05 for property at 9 Russell Road,
Bethany, CT <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The applicant, David Logue in connection
with Green Light Auto Sales has submitted the following applications for
property located at 9 Russell Road:<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Application #2020-01 Site Plan Approval for Used
Car Dealership and commercial garage,<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>
and<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Application #2020-02 for a New Use permit for a
used car dealership and commercial Garage, and <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Application #2020-03 for a Special Exception
permit for commercial garage, and<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Application #2020-04 for a Special Exception
permit for Earth Excavation, and<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Application #2020-05 for a Special Exception
permit for outside storage.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The applications were all
properly legally noticed as described by the Chairman and as noted in the
record of the meeting.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Commission held a public
hearing on these applications at its regular meeting of March 4, 2020. At this
time the Commission heard a presentation from the applicant’s agents and took
all testimony from the public as required by law and considered the maps,
narrative, testimony from the public and questions from staff and other
pertinent information relating to the referenced applications. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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As part of the public hearing the
Commission notes the following: <o:p></o:p></div>
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A. The property is located within
the Business and Industrial Zone and is not located in a public drinking water
supply watershed area.<o:p></o:p></div>
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B. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Commission received a letter dated January
30, 2020 from John Laudano, QVHD representative, stating that the plan
demonstrates that a code-compliant septic system and well could be installed on
the property.<o:p></o:p></div>
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C. The Planning & Zoning
Commission is in receipt of a letter dated February 18, 2020 from the State of
Connecticut Department of Transportation which states that a Connecticut DOT
Encroachment permit will be required and a bond for work at this site will be
required by the DOT.<o:p></o:p></div>
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D. The Commission received an
email from Kristine Sullivan, IWC Chair, which states that the Inland Wetlands
Commission will not require a permit for this application, subject to the
erosion controls on 9 Russell Road being in place and maintained during the
course of site development of 9 Russell Road.<o:p></o:p></div>
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E. <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The Commission received an email report dated February 18, 2020 from Dave
Nafis, Town Engineer, which posed several questions to the applicant’s
engineer, and a follow up email dated February 26, 2020 which states his
agreement with the revisions which have been made to the plan. The applicant
has agreed to comply with all comments made by the Town Engineer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">F. The Commission received a memo dated February 27, 2020 from Ray
Pantalone, Tree Warden, in which he states that he would like to see new trees
planted along Russell Road.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He would
like to have some input as the types of trees to be planted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He suggests some smaller ornamental trees like
Dogwoods, so they won’t grow into the wires that are along that side of Russell
Road.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">G. The applicant is to submit building plans to the Fire Marshal for
review. Items to be addressed include, but are not limited to:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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possible need for sprinklers in the building, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with all aspects of the Fire Code,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Revisions
to the plan to allow the ability of emergency service vehicles to access the
building in case of emergency.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The applicant’s engineer also responded to several questions from staff
and the public regarding lighting, stormwater runoff, site access, earth
excavation details and landscaping of the site upon completion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The public hearing was closed on
March 4, 2020. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">After discussion the Commission deferred action on the application in
order to receive the Fire Marshal’s review comments.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The Commission held a Special Meeting on March 11, 2020 to discuss and
take action on the subject applications.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The following motion to approve the above applications with conditions
and modifications was made by Commissioner Harrison.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Motion to approve applications
#2020-01, #2020-02, #2020-03, #2020-04 and #2020-05 with the following
conditions and modifications:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">1. </span>A building permit must be received prior to any construction.<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">2. </span>The 100’ x 50’ building with a 50’ x 30’ bump out totaling 6,500
square feet must be constructed and certificates of compliance and occupancy
must first be obtained prior to any use of the property.<o:p></o:p></div>
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3. No floor drains are permitted
in the building. This has been agreed to by the applicant.<o:p></o:p></div>
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4. Per Town Engineer, Dave Nafis’
email dated February 26, 2020, the applicant shall create a rip rap channel to
convey the stormwater from the detention basin outlet to the bottom of the
slope. Any necessary permits or easements to complete this task are the
responsibility of the applicant. The applicant shall comply with all remaining
comments of the Town Engineer in the noted review comments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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5. The owner shall install any
and all necessary E&S controls to the satisfaction of the applicant’s site
engineer, the Town Engineer and the ZEO prior to the start of any earth moving
site work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bonding amount for these
controls shall be determined by the applicant’s site engineer and must be
submitted to the Town Engineer in writing, approved by Town Engineer and must
be in a form approved by Town Counsel.<o:p></o:p></div>
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6. The owner shall provide the
Commission (ZEO) with a complete set of plans for the building as may be
required by the Fire Marshal and the Building Official. These plans shall show
the floor plan as well as the exterior materials for the proposed building.<o:p></o:p></div>
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7. Regarding the Tree Warden’s
memo of February 27, 2020, some smaller ornamental trees such as Dogwoods
should be planted along the north side of Russell Road.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are wires along that side of Russell
road, and larger trees planted would impact the wires in the future as they
grow to maturity.<o:p></o:p></div>
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8. Site lighting on poles shall
be installed at the minimum working height feasible. The applicant has agreed
and the Commission through the ZEO will ensure that the sit pole lights are to
be turned off not later than 9 p.m.<o:p></o:p></div>
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9. The pole and building lights
may be required to have additional shielding placed on them if it is determined
by the ZEO that the site lighting is overly intrusive to residential neighbors
or a hazardous to the drivers of motor vehicles on roadways in the area. <o:p></o:p></div>
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10. The applicant/owner shall not
unload vehicles or permit vehicles to be unloaded at any time on Russell Road.
Car carriers shall enter the site and unload on the site without blocking
Russell Road. <o:p></o:p></div>
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10. All application approvals are based upon site plans SP1,
SP2, SP3, SP4, SP5, SPD1 and SPD2 dated January, 29, 2020 with revisions made
on January 31, 2020, February 20, 2020 and site plans SP1 and SP2 last revised
February 24, 2020 by G. Capitanio of Borghesi & Engineering Co, 2155 East
Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790.<o:p></o:p></div>
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11. The applicant shall comply
with the Fire Marshal’s review and comments as noted.<o:p></o:p></div>
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12. The applicant shall install
all necessary site erosion and sedimentation controls to the satisfaction of
the applicant’s site engineer and the ZEO prior to the start of any site
excavation work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bonding for these
controls shall, as stated above, be determined by the applicant’s site engineer
and must be approved by Town Engineer.<o:p></o:p></div>
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13. There shall be no operation,
maintenance or running of machinery or vehicles associated with the operation
conducted between 5 P.M. and 8 A.M., nor during such additional hours as the
Commission may decide nor on Saturdays, Sundays, New Year’s Day, Good Friday,
Memorial Day, July 4<sup>th</sup>, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the
following day and Christmas Day, except with approval of the Commission.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maintenance of machinery and vehicles is
permitted on Saturdays between 9 A.M. and 12 P.M., provided that such a day is
not a holiday as described above as a prohibited work day.<o:p></o:p></div>
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14. Any required blasting shall
be coordinated with abutting neighbors to the extent feasible to prevent damage
to such structures. Methods of rock removal shall be selected to the extent
feasible so as not to damage abutting property owner structures. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The motion was moved by White and seconded by Buchta to approve the applications
as drafted. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The applications were approved as noted above by a vote of 0 to 6. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brinton, Shea,
Harrison, White, Zielinski, Buchta.</u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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There being no
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seconded by Shea to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:25 p.m.<span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brinton, Shea,
Harrison, White, Zielinski, Buchta.</u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Respectfully
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Lina V. Frazer,
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For the
Planning and Zoning Commission<o:p></o:p></div>
Nancy McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618648448167034451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6500623094587976465.post-36407346981434496842020-05-28T11:46:00.001-07:002020-05-28T11:46:56.123-07:00
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">BOARD
OF FINANCE</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><b>DRAFT MINUTES<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">MARCH
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following Board members were present:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>John Grabowski-Chairman, John Ford, Sharon Huxley, Catherine Erickson, Sally
Huyser and Lars Demander.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in attendance were:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman Paula
Cofrancesco, Finance Director Sheila Lane, Facilities Director Rod White<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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John Grabowski called the meeting of the Board of Finance to order at 7:05 p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The meeting was held in the Selectman’s Conference
Room of the Bethany Town Hall.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Grabowski called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the Regular Meeting
of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>February 11, 2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The motion of approval was moved by Member Ford
and seconded by Member Huyser.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
were no changes to the minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Members
Huxley and Erickson abstained.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Voting
for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grabowski, Ford, Huyser, Demander.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Unanimous approval.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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Grabowski called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the Special Meeting
of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>February 28, 2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The motion of approval was moved by Member Huxley
and seconded by Member Erickson.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
were no changes to the minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Voting
for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grabowski, Ford, Huxley, Huyser, Erickson,
Demander.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Unanimous approval.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Attended Amity Finance Committee meeting
on March 9<sup>th</sup> and will try to attend Amity Board Budget Workshop
meeting on March 11, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The Amity Board of Education reviewing the
3 tiers to see what they can change due to increase in their budget.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Debt service will be deferred to next
year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Schools removing Student Resource Officers
and replacing with armed Security Guards.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">$779,396 is the current surplus.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a special meeting before April Budget Hearing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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SELECTMAN’S REPORT<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Had a
preliminary meeting with BETA, and they did a powerpoint presentation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They charted Bethany with a 66.2 rating for
the roads, but after we did Phase 1 the rating jumped to 75.01.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will have a maintenance plan for the roads
so that they won’t deteriorate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Information on new road work completed will be given to a BETA staff
representative assigned to Bethany who will enter the information on the site,
which keeps information updated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
Highway Department is starting catch basin work on the roads that will be
paved. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman
Cofrancesco noted that in early December 2019 she asked Janice Howard, Director
of Parks and Recreation, to take on the responsibility of managing the
reservations for the Lodge and Pavilion at the Veterans Memorial Park. First
Selectman Cofrancesco is requesting the creation of a stipend of $1,500.00
starting the 2020-2021 fiscal year to pay Janice for this added responsibility
she took on. Also requesting a payment of $100.00 per month for December 2019
to June 2020 to cover her work when she took on the responsibility initially.
Discussed with Finance Director Lane, and there is money in the contingency
fund.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The Board discussed and proceeded to deliberate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was moved by Member Erickson and seconded
by Member Huxley to make a motion to create a stipend for the responsibility to
manage the reservations for the Lodge and Pavilion at the Veterans Memorial
Park and to pay the monthly rate for December 2019-June 2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the responsibility moves to another person
then the stipend would move to that person.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Voting
for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grabowski, Ford, Huxley, Huyser,
Erickson, Demander.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Unanimous
approval.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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Volunteer Firehouse flooring discussion with Rod White.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chairman Grabowski stated Mr. White needs to
obtain bids so that numbers can be on Town Meeting call for Town to approve;
and money would be used out of general fund.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>First Selectman Cofrancesco to check with Town Attorney if this item can
be added to Budget Hearing call.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also,
discussed electrical issue at Town Hall and need to get numbers for the Town Meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This electrical work needs to be done before
generator connected.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Town Attorney
Vin Marino and a few other attorneys have parted ways with Cohen and Wolf and
started their own business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will
reengage Town Attorney Vin Marino and his new group, and they will have a new
business name as our Town Counsel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORTS</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Finance Director Lane stated
audit should be completed by next week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ENDING REPORT FOR FY 2019-20<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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Director Lane distributed to the Board copies of the following reports:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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items discussed were:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Solar panels on
Town Hall and Firehouse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Concern
regarding the 20-year contract lease to own the solar panels, which the Town is
paying for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Need to have Town Counsel
review lease.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman
Cofrancesco will investigate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Planning and
Zoning Budget missing from Town Budget, i.e., Town Plan of Conservation and
Development, which is required to redo every ten years.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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issue with the Bethany Volunteer Fire Department well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">MARCH
10, 2020</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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CONTROL ISSUES<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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updates to report.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON FOLLOW UP TO BUDGET PRESENTATIONS ON FEBRUARY 28, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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Director Lane stated she made all changes that were discussed at the Budget
Workshop on February 28, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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repairs bumped up due to electrical upgrade of $70,000.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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higher due to higher cost to dispose of recycling.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Department – discussed Sweeper rebuild and Fuel System upgrade monies be
expended from snow and ice surplus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
Board proceeded to deliberate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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was moved by Member Erickson and seconded by Member Huxley to authorize that
the cost for the Sweeper rebuild of $14,375 and the cost for the Fuel System
upgrade of $14,000 for the Highway Department be expended from current year
surplus for snow and ice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Voting
for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grabowski, Ford, Huxley, Huyser,
Erickson, Demander.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Unanimous
approval.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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– discussed request for Command vehicle and utility vehicle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fire Department will need to justify need for
both vehicles at the Budget Hearing on April 20, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Chairman
Grabowski requested that all department heads attend Budget Hearing so they can
answer questions from the public.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First
Selectman Cofrancesco will send message out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Member Huxley
mentioned that there is a State Statute that every department has to report
their actual expenditures.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen’s Conference Room to
continue discussion on Budget and have Audit presentation and vote.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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OTHER MATTER PROPER TO COME BEFORE THE MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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9:10 p.m. there being no further business, it was moved by Member Huyser and
seconded by Member Erickson to adjourn the regular meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Unanimous approval.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Nancy McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618648448167034451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6500623094587976465.post-43488276204546298752020-05-28T10:03:00.001-07:002020-05-28T10:03:36.880-07:00
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">February 13<sup>th</sup>
2020<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bruce Loomis called the
meeting to order at 8:06pm. Also in attendance were Brian Eitzer, Patsy Winer,
and Matthew Popp.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The minutes from the
previous meeting on November 14<sup>th</sup>, 2019 were reviewed. Patsy moved
to accept them and Bruce seconded the motion. The minutes were approved as
accepted. There were no corrections.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Commission entered
executive session at 8:08 to discuss the Conservationist of the Year award for
2020. The session was ended at 8:10.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">There were no bills. The Commission
discussed an email received from the group Sustainable Bethany. The group is
interested in planting trees throughout the town as part of a recovery project
in response to damage to Bethany’s trees from the tornado in the spring of
2018. The Commission had many questions about the project, and will invite
members of the group to speak at the next Commission meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Commission discussed the
budget for the coming year. The Commission will request a $500 operating budget
from the town, and also a $1500 special request to spend on mapping required
for updating the town’s open space plan. The Commission will also request that
$100,000 be allotted to the town’s Land Acquisition Fund as they have done in
previous years.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Commission discussed the
Planning and Zoning Commission’s new zoning regulations. The Village District
zone was of particular interest and concern and the Commission had multiple
questions about its details. The Commission also discussed the issue of
regulations regarding wind generators and freestanding solar panels. Patsy
suggested that the members of the Commission do more research on those
regulations before its next meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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possible new members.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Commission discussed the
progress on revising the town’s open space plan, particularly properties
acquired by the town through taxes that are currently open space. Matthew
volunteered to go through Appendix 2 to identify property owned by the town
that is open space but unusable by the town.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Brian moved to adjourn the
meeting, Patsy seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 9:32pm.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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MINUTES – 4-14-2020<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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following Board members were present:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>John Grabowski-Chairman, John Ford, Sharon Huxley, Catherine Erickson, Sally
Huyser and Lars Demander.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in attendance were:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman Paula
Cofrancesco, Finance Director Sheila Lane, Facilities Director Rod White<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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John Grabowski called the meeting of the Board of Finance to order at 7:05 p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The meeting was held in the Selectman’s
Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Grabowski called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the Regular Meeting
of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>February 11, 2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The motion of approval was moved by Member Ford
and seconded by Member Huyser.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
were no changes to the minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Members
Huxley and Erickson abstained.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Voting
for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grabowski, Ford, Huyser, Demander.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Unanimous approval.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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Grabowski called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the Special Meeting
of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>February 28, 2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The motion of approval was moved by Member Huxley
and seconded by Member Erickson.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
were no changes to the minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Voting
for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grabowski, Ford, Huxley, Huyser, Erickson,
Demander.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Unanimous approval.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Attended Amity Finance Committee meeting
on March 9<sup>th</sup> and will try to attend Amity Board Budget Workshop
meeting on March 11, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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3 tiers to see what they can change due to increase in their budget.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Debt service will be deferred to next
year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and replacing with armed Security Guards.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">$779,396 is the current surplus.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Bethany Board of Finance needs to schedule
a special meeting before April Budget Hearing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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SELECTMAN’S REPORT<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Had a
preliminary meeting with BETA, and they did a powerpoint presentation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They charted Bethany with a 66.2 rating for
the roads, but after we did Phase 1 the rating jumped to 75.01.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will have a maintenance plan for the roads
so that they won’t deteriorate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Information on new road work completed will be given to a BETA staff
representative assigned to Bethany who will enter the information on the site,
which keeps information updated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
Highway Department is starting catch basin work on the roads that will be
paved. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman
Cofrancesco noted that in early December 2019 she asked Janice Howard, Director
of Parks and Recreation, to take on the responsibility of managing the
reservations for the Lodge and Pavilion at the Veterans Memorial Park. First
Selectman Cofrancesco is requesting the creation of a stipend of $1,500.00
starting the 2020-2021 fiscal year to pay Janice for this added responsibility
she took on. Also requesting a payment of $100.00 per month for December 2019
to June 2020 to cover her work when she took on the responsibility initially.
Discussed with Finance Director Lane, and there is money in the contingency
fund.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The Board discussed and proceeded to deliberate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was moved by Member Erickson and seconded
by Member Huxley to make a motion to create a stipend for the responsibility to
manage the reservations for the Lodge and Pavilion at the Veterans Memorial
Park and to pay the monthly rate for December 2019-June 2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the responsibility moves to another person
then the stipend would move to that person.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grabowski, Ford, Huxley, Huyser,
Erickson, Demander.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Unanimous
approval.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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Volunteer Firehouse flooring discussion with Rod White.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chairman Grabowski stated Mr. White needs to
obtain bids so that numbers can be on Town Meeting call for Town to approve;
and money would be used out of general fund.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>First Selectman Cofrancesco to check with Town Attorney if this item can
be added to Budget Hearing call.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also,
discussed electrical issue at Town Hall and need to get numbers for the Town Meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This electrical work needs to be done before
generator connected.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Vin Marino and a few other attorneys have parted ways with Cohen and Wolf and
started their own business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will
reengage Town Attorney Vin Marino and his new group, and they will have a new
business name as our Town Counsel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORTS</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Finance Director Lane stated
audit should be completed by next week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ENDING REPORT FOR FY 2019-20<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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Director Lane distributed to the Board copies of the following reports:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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items discussed were:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Solar panels on
Town Hall and Firehouse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Concern
regarding the 20-year contract lease to own the solar panels, which the Town is
paying for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Need to have Town Counsel
review lease.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman
Cofrancesco will investigate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Zoning Budget missing from Town Budget, i.e., Town Plan of Conservation and
Development, which is required to redo every ten years.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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issue with the Bethany Volunteer Fire Department well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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10, 2020</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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CONTROL ISSUES<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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updates to report.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON FOLLOW UP TO BUDGET PRESENTATIONS ON FEBRUARY 28, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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Director Lane stated she made all changes that were discussed at the Budget
Workshop on February 28, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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repairs bumped up due to electrical upgrade of $70,000.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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higher due to higher cost to dispose of recycling.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Department – discussed Sweeper rebuild and Fuel System upgrade monies be
expended from snow and ice surplus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
Board proceeded to deliberate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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was moved by Member Erickson and seconded by Member Huxley to authorize that
the cost for the Sweeper rebuild of $14,375 and the cost for the Fuel System
upgrade of $14,000 for the Highway Department be expended from current year
surplus for snow and ice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Voting
for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grabowski, Ford, Huxley, Huyser,
Erickson, Demander.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Unanimous
approval.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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– discussed request for Command vehicle and utility vehicle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fire Department will need to justify need for
both vehicles at the Budget Hearing on April 20, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Chairman
Grabowski requested that all department heads attend Budget Hearing so they can
answer questions from the public.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First
Selectman Cofrancesco will send message out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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mentioned that there is a State Statute that every department has to report
their actual expenditures.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen’s Conference Room to
continue discussion on Budget and have Audit presentation and vote.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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9:10 p.m. there being no further business, it was moved by Member Huyser and
seconded by Member Erickson to adjourn the regular meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Unanimous approval.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Nancy McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618648448167034451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6500623094587976465.post-88545219793258232532020-04-21T07:28:00.001-07:002020-04-21T07:28:41.042-07:00
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">BOARD
OF SELECTMEN</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">APRIL
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Via Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Attendance:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman Paula Cofrancesco, Selectman
Donald Shea and Selectman Derrylyn Gorski<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Also
in attendance:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Town Attorney Vincent
Marino, Finance Director Sheila Lane<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Fred Niven<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">1.</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">First Selectman
Paula Cofrancesco called the meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order via Zoom
at <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>7:02
p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">First
Selectman Cofrancesco called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the regular
meeting of <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>March 3, 2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The motion of approval was moved by
Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectman Cofrancesco.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were no changes to the minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Selectman Gorski abstained.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Cofrancesco, Shea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous approval.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>PRESENTATION BY SHEILA WADE AND MARIE PULITO
– POLLINATOR PATHWAY PROGRAM<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Present for this discussion were Sheila Wade and
Marie Pulito.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Some comments in discussion made by Sheila Wade
were:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">This program is
formed of a group of environmental concerned citizens that want to create a
conservation movement for pollinators.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Need the Board
of Selectmen to endorse this project.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Would be going
for a grant from Sustainable CT to purchase the plants/seeds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Would plant along
the trails in Town or identify different properties, such as, First Church and
Clark Memorial Library.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">We are still in
conversations of Stage 1.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Would like to
promote in the Bethany Bulletin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Will update
Board of Selectmen on progress.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It was moved by Selectman Gorski and seconded by
Selectman Shea to put forth a motion to support the Pollinator Pathway Project
as presented at meeting by Sheila Wade and Maria Pulito.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Voting
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approval.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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COMMISSION:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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Selectman Shea to approve and appoint the following members to the Conservation
Commission:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Robert Huxley – Regular
Member and Ali-Beres-Nork – Alternate Member.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– POST ISSUANCE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco stated that the refund list
was unavailable for the March 3<sup>rd</sup> BOS meeting and then the March 17<sup>th</sup>
meeting was cancelled and that the refund checks have already been issued.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman Cofrancesco previously
emailed in the meeting packet a list of tax refunds to be acted on by the Board
totaling in the amount of $1,045.15.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by Selectman Gorski to approve the tax
refunds totaling in the amount of $1,045.15, as shown on report dated April 2,
2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cofrancesco, Shea, Gorski.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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approval.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">6.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – APPROVE RESOLUTION
TO AUTHORIZE BOARD OF FINANCE TO ADOPT FINAL BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF BETHANY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 7I, SECTION 13<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco had emailed all members
a copy of the resolution and stated that Governor Lamont has given the
authority to suspend the in-person budget adoption requirements for
municipalities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Finance Director Sheila Lane stated next week the
Board of Finance will approve a draft budget and then a modified version of the
draft budget will be sent to residents in the mail and that a complete version
will be posted online.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Residents will be
able to call in or email their comments. They will offer to residents a hard
copy option if needed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also Ms. Lane
stated all the information from the residents will be given to the Board of
Finance for their review.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ms. Lane
stated the procedures will be finalized with the Board of Finance next week,
April 14, 2020, at their meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It was moved by Selectman Gorski and seconded by
Selectman Shea to approve the resolution of the Board of Selectmen in
accordance with Executive Order No. 7I, Section 13 (copy attached).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Voting
for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cofrancesco, Shea, Gorski.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Unanimous
approval.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">BOARD
OF SELECTMEN<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">APRIL
7, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">7.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – AUTHORIZING
A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 7S, SECTION 7,
FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco had emailed all members
a copy of the resolution and stated that Governor Lamont has given the
authority to the Board of Selectmen regarding the budget, and this resolution
consists of three items for supplemental appropriation from the Board. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, she stated Latricrete is donating $5,000
towards the van and the Bethany Athletic Association has offered a donation
(amount not confirmed yet) towards the van.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">During discussion, Selectman Shea, stated some of his
concerns:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Park and
Recreation shut down right now due to pandemic, what would hardship be if we
put this item (van) off at this time?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Electrical
system for the Town – Why wasn’t this addressed before we purchased the
generator?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Sounds
like we are hiding items and then it becomes an emergency.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Finance Director Sheila Lane stated when work on the
generator was taking place contractor found that the annex electrical is
connected to the Town Hall and the Building Official stated it is not safe and
can cause fire danger and there were other updates needed for safety reasons.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Selectman Gorski mentioned holding off on the van
because the van can’t be used right now and we can put it in the budget under
capital items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Sharon Huxley mentioned that if the Park and Rec
doesn’t have the money available there is a possibility they would loss an
opportunity to put a deposit on a used van if they find one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Selectman Gorski then mentioned she would approve
$25,000.00 for a van, not the $35,000.00 as requested.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It was moved by Selectman Gorski and seconded by
Selectman Shea to approve the resolution as amended of the Board of Selectmen
in accordance with Executive Order No. 7S, Section 7 (copy attached).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Voting
for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cofrancesco, Shea, Gorski.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Unanimous
approval.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">8.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION – SIMPLE
RECYCLING (SOFT RECYCLABLES) – UPDATE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco noted that she does have
final contract with all corrections made and it has been reviewed by the Town
Attorney.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will be holding off on
implementing this due to the pandemic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Tabled.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – ROAD WORK – MOVING FORWARD – UPDATE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Three excavating
companies working on catch basin repairs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Tilcon will be
starting in a couple weeks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Tilcon has given
us 5 different routes and they want to go in order.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If we do not go in order that will raise the
price a little.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The way the
drainage is going we won’t be ready for Zone 1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Zone 2 and 3 are ready.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Will be meeting
with Tilcon tomorrow with the Acting Public Works Director to discuss this
further.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">We will be
putting a bid out for Chip Sealing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
we don’t like bids, we will go off the State Website.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – SIMPSON PROPERTY – UPDATE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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and in probate court.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Tabled.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I have contacted
Attorney Kevin McSherry.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Town needs to
decide what action to take.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Insurance will
pay to put structure back to pre-tornado condition but then Town needs to
decide if we want to sue the manufacturing company or contractor due to
unusable leaky building.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">We can contact
the State to let them know building was hit by tornado and they might forgive
the grant and we can just tear it down and Town will have to pay cost to tear
down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The Building
Department should have information from engineer that we had hired to review
building for damages and what needs to be repaired to make building safe.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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information from engineer, will have to get estimates for cost to repair the
leaks and will have to get approval for money for project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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OTHER MATTERS PROPER TO COME BEFORE THE MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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ADJOURNMENT<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">At
7:58 p.m., it was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by Selectman Gorski to
adjourn the regular meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous approval.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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APPROVED 3-10-2020<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Attendance:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chair John Grabowski, Sharon Huxley, Katie
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in attendance:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman Paula
Cofrancesco, Finance Director Sheila Lane<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Visitor:
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">1.</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Chair John
Grabowksi called the Special Meeting of the Board of Finance to order at 4:04p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The meeting was held in the Selectmen’s Conference
Room of the Bethany Town Hall.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">2.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON PARKS & RECREATION VAN REPLACMENT<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Discussion
was held on the current condition of the Parks & Recreation van and options
for replacement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Director of Parks &
Recreation, Janice Howard, distributed a handout to members present with regard
to the current status of the van, i.e. its condition and what it is used
for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A used van has been found in New
York, but there are no guarantees as to how long it will be available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That van would cost approximately $19,000.00,
with a $5,000 donation toward purchase confirmed from Laticrete, with a potential
additional contribution from the Bethany Athletic Association.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the New York van is sold in the meantime, the
cost for another replacement van could cost more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Janice Howard and Nick Poulmas have
investigated other vans and currently the prices range from
$24,000-$34,000.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sean Warner at Public
Works has fixed one item on the current van, which needed prompt attention – he
replaced an ABS sensor. If the van dies and does not get replaced, a rental van
could cost $85/day, or using B and B Transportation could cost $65/hr.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Following
discussion, Katie Erikson made a motion, seconded by Sharon Huxley to send the
matter to the Board of Selectmen to act on the recommendation to authorize the
expenditure of up to $34,000.00 from the General Fund to purchase a
multi-passenger van for the Parks and Recreation Department.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Unanimous approval.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON DEPARTMENT BUDGETS FOR THE 2020-2021 FISCAL
YEAR<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">A.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Parks
and Recreation Department:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Made note of
the fact that Anthony Cofrancesco’s salary was now moved on to the same line as
the Director’s salary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A 3% increase has
been included.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Office expenses were
slightly over budget at this time for the current fiscal year (19-20) because
of new Annex supplies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the van gets
replaced, both the Summer Camp and Maintenance line items will be reduced
($14,000 and $4,000, respectively).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
was discussed to add the Harvest Festival as its own line item, with a budget
of $15,000 based on previous revenues and expenditures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another item for discussion: sand for the
beach at Veterans Memorial Park.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Either
Janice or Tony Ciarleglio (Acting DPW) will check into this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also needing to be checked – the condition of
the playground surface next to the Pavilion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The topic of the beavers and their impact was briefly discussed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The dam they have built is ready to cause an
overflow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Further discussion on this
topic will need to happen regarding how to deal with them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">B.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Tax
Collector:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fran Doba updated the Board
on the status of computer replacements, license agreements and computer network
support.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Tax Collector’s budget has
three line items that need follow up – the Finance Director will check that
things were correctly posted to the right line item.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Gayle Bogel, the new Director of the library, introduced herself and gave some
highlights of the budget.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ms. Bogel came
on board as the new director on January 2, 2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The library had an unexpected expense in late
2019 when it had to replace the septic tank.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Fortunately, the paving for the parking lot and driveway had not been
done yet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The library is embarking on a
major project to remake the Children’s Room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The library has applied for a matching grant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have raised $20,000 to date and are
seeking $80,000 from the Town.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If they
do not raise the necessary funds to match the grant, they will lose the grant ($131,000).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Board of Education:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chris Pittenger,
Chair of the Bethany Board of Ed, initiated the presentation of the Board’s
budget. A handout was provided as a reference to the powerpoint presentation
that was given.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chris Pittenger
explained what when into the budget development and the areas they used for
budget guidance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the slides
listed 10 driving factors when preparing the budget; salaries and benefits took
up approximately 75-80% of the budget.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Colleen Murray, Superintendent of Schools, continued the
presentation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ms. Murray noted that they
would hopefully be finishing up negotiations with the paraprofessionals soon,
and that they would be going from 7 f/t & 7 p/t TO 12 f/t paras.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The school is looking to what the needs will
be for paras in kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This would have an impact on both salaries
and benefits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are looking to add a
special education teacher.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Minimum wage
will also have an impact on certain members of the staff.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some expenses will be offset by state grants.
Bethany has completed a collaborative transportation agreement with Amity and
Woodbridge as a shared resource.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Recent
notification from the insurance companies brought good news of reduced rates
for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
budget was originally approved at 2.53%, but with the insurance rates
reductions, the board should be approving a revised budget at 1.90%.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of Public Works:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tony Ciarleglio, Acting
Director for the Department, presented some needs for the Department which need
to be addressed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Several pieces of
equipment are extremely old.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is
getting harder, if not impossible, to find replacement parts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Safety has also become an issue when trying
to use some of the machines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A priority
at this time would be replacement of the guard rail mower. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mr. Ciarleglio indicated that it would be
helpful to add a line item for guard rail replacement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many rails are in place for safety
purposes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Weather conditions, age and
occasional accidents impact the status of each rail.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has been a relatively mild winter so there
has been some savings for snow and ice removal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There was discussion on possibly buying salt during the summer to get a
better price.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Catch basins have been
purchased to get ready for the next phase of the road restoration project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The BETA report will be used to assess some
of the work to be done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Public Works is
looking at several capital items for replacement.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Merriam, Asst. Lte.:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Officer Merriam
provided a list of Calls for Service for the 2019 calendar year as an FYI.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Officer Merriam noted Bethany’s portion of
the salary for the shared trooper with Beacon Falls was coming in at
approximately $89,000.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There may be need
to update some uniforms and equipment for himself and the constables.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lane presented some items for the Senior Services Department:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sr. Services department is looking to replace
and add items for the department:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Replace stove, add freezer and add commercial dishwasher. After
discussion by the board members, it was recommended to replace the stove, which
will require bids; hold on the commercial dishwasher; and look into whether or
not the freezer could be purchased in the 2019-2020 fiscal year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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White, Fire Marshall and Facilities Director: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>TOWN HALL: Mr. White updated the Board on the
status of the Town generator.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Installation of the generator exposed serious shortcomings with the
electrical service into and out of the Town Hall building.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These have been identified as safety issues
by the Building Official, an Eversource electrical engineer and the electrical
contractor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The recommendation is to
separate the two annex buildings from the Town Hall service to take advantage
of the recent service upgrade to the school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Based on these findings, Mr. White notes that this is the most urgent of
the capital requests.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Estimated total
cost for the electrical upgrade would be $70,000.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mr. White is looking into an LED lighting
upgrade in the Town Hall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This project
comes with an Eversource incentive of potentially 50% reimbursement of the
expenditure. Additional projects: replace identified non-working radiator steam
traps; and replace old pneumatic thermostats with electric.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Potential future projects: Town Hall main
hall renovation; carpet replacement; office painting; and stage
renovation/demolition. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>PUBLIC
WORKS:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mr. White is requesting to add a
Public Works maintenance budget line, with a starting amount of $20,000.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This would include expenses, such as exterior
door replacement, siding repair (current small repair in progress; will
evaluate existing unresolved leak); and renovation of men’s bathroom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The DPW crew currently has nowhere to stay
during storms when they are required to take off the road and have to stay on
the job for an extended period of time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They use make-shift accommodations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Mr. White is recommending that a small addition be attached to the
current building.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This could be used for
meetings as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is estimating that
the cost of an addition would be approximately $60,000.00. This would include:
excavation, foundation, framing, siding, windows, roofing and interior
finish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not sure at this point if LoCIP
funds would be available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>FIRE
HEADQUARTERS:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mr. White noted that the
flooring needs to be replaced in the garage area of the building.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cost to remove current flooring and
replacement would be approximately $105,000-$110,000.00 (some variables).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This cost includes complete removal of the
damaged epoxy later and slab and repouring new vapor barrier, and a hardener to
change the surface.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He noted that if not
done in the new fiscal year, approximately $10,000-$15,000.00 would be required
for a temporary patching project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mr.
White is also requesting that a Fire House Maintenance budget line be created in
the amount of $15,000.00 to streamline miscellaneous repairs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Currently the Town pays all maintenance
expenses over $1,000.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mr. White
mentioned that the Fire Department is looking into a potential future project
of an LED lighting upgrade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>CENTER
STATION:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mr. White is requesting a
maintenance budget line for this location.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Fire Department: Rich Cogill, Fire Chief,
along with Asst. Chief, Brent Ciccarelli and Deputy Chief Matt Hubbard
presented the Fire Department budget.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Chief Cogill gave an update on the 2019 capital expenditure for the new
rescue/pumper – It is in the works and will be awarded to a vendor soon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He noted that by consolidating two trucks
into one, they saved the tax payers well over $650,000.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chief Cogill also thanked the Board and tax
payers for supporting the funding to provide daytime staffing for the Ambulance
Corp at the firehouse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chief Cogill
presented the department’s 10-year plan for capital items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The needed items for the coming 2020-2021
fiscal year include:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a utility vehicle
($85,000) (which he noted was pushed off by the BOF for three years) and a
command vehicle ($55,000).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Total expense
for these two items would be $140,000.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Two additional items on the 10-year plan list, which are slated for
2022-23 and 2023-24, are mandated items: The replacement of a SCBA Bottle fill
station and SCBA Bottles and air packs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Selectman’s Budget:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman
Cofrancesco, along with Sheila Lane, the Finance Director, presented some
highlights of the Selectman’s budget.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>First Selectman Cofrancesco (FSC) will take a pay freeze for
2020-2021.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>FSC noted that there were
several position changes since she started July 1<sup>st</sup>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Elimination of three full-time positions
(positive impact on salaries and benefits).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Reassigning some responsibilities to help streamline some jobs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Prioritizing needs vs wants to correct many
deficiencies and issues that had been neglected or ignored across the board.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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finished.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Auditor needs to clarify some
information in order to complete the audit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Motion to table auditor’s report item on the agenda made by Sharon
Huxley, seconded by John Grabowski.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous approval.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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9:05 p.m., it was moved by Sally Huyser and seconded by Lars Demander to
adjourn the special meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous approval.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in attendance were:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman Paula
Cofrancesco, Finance Director Sheila Lane and Town Attorney Barbara
Schellenberg<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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District No. 5 Superintendent<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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John Grabowski called the meeting of the Board of Finance to order at 7:06 p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The meeting was held in the Selectman’s
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OF MINUTES<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Chairman
Grabowski called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the regular meeting
of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>January 14, 2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The motion of approval was moved by Member Huyser
and seconded by Member Ford.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were
no changes to the minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Voting
for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grabowski, Ford, Huyser, Demander.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Unanimous approval.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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BUDGET PRESENTATION – DR. JENNIFER BYARS<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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for the Amity Budget Presentation was Dr. Jennifer Byars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Packets of the <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Amity Regional School District No. 5 – Superintendent’s Proposed Budget
2020-2021 were distributed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Board.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some items Dr. Byars reviewed
were:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Budget drivers –
contractual increases, technology, textbooks, personnel<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Program – Is it limited?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dr. Byars
stated it is not limited but there are some issues such as safety limitation
with students there, students are working for free, and the amount of students
that want to do the program.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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11, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">School Resource
Officer – One at high school for 1,600 students and one at each middle school
for 400 students.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Seems out of balance
to spend that kind of money for middle school.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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due to added layer of security.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Right
now there are two unarmed security guards who manage sally port and monitor
school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The School Resource Officer
would be an addition.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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increase.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Grabowski announced there will be a Budgeting Workshop on Friday, February 28,
2020, starting at 4:00 p.m. and that the Board will have various departments
present their budget.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bethany Community
School will begin at 4:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Grabowski discussed the Amity School Budget and his concern with the 3.79%
increase.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He also mentioned the Towns
will have to vote on the budget and that we need to get residents out to vote
on this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Chairman Grabowski brought up the subject of Officer Dave Merriam working at
the Amity Middle School - Bethany.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He feels
townspeople could be upset with Officer Merriam working at middle school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chairman Grabowski asked Town Attorney if Bethany
is forced by Amity to hire a School Resource Officer for the Middle
School.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Attorney Schellenberg will discuss
with Attorney Marino and report back.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Grabowski mentioned there was a clean audit for Amity by Maloney Sabol, CPA’s
and Advisors, Glastonbury, Connecticut.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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SELECTMAN’S REPORT<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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sent out to all Boards and Commissions for their Annual Reports.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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reviewing all performance evaluations with Sheila Lane, Finance Director, so
that any merit raises can be included in the budget.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I was given the
authority to move forward with Simple Recycling by the Board of Selectmen and
this will be no cost to the Town.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">We are in the
process of preparing invitations to bid for the next phase of road work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>BETA may attend the next Board of Selectmen
meeting on February 18, 2020, to give us their recommendations for the roads to
be completed and review with them their software and how to use it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the following:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Sean Warner from
the Bethany Town Crew stated the Park and Recreation van needs mechanical work.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">BOARD
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">FEBRUARY
11, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Had Digennaro Service
LLC in Bethany look at van for safety issues and was given an estimate of
$3,900 for repairs. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Is it worth
doing work on a 2002 van with over 200,000 miles on it?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Do we look for
alternative options such as leasing or purchasing a new or used van?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Waiting for
State price.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Chairman Grabowski mentioned this would have to go
to Town Meeting for purchase of new or used van and that Mrs. Howard should
obtain all the information and numbers to present to Board.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORTS</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ENDING REPORT FOR FY 2019-20<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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Director Lane distributed to the Board copies of the two monthly reports listed
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Director Lane briefly discussed Highway and Public Works Department stating
that request is higher due to the need for new equipment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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CONTROL ISSUES<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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OTHER MATTER PROPER TO COME BEFORE THE MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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9:03 p.m. there being no further business, it was moved by Member Huyser and
seconded by Member Ford to adjourn the regular meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Unanimous approval.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The regular meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order 7:03 p.m. in the Commission
Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Road, Bethany, Connecticut.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The following
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Kimberly McClure Brinton, Chairman<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Alex
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Andy Zielinski, Alternate Member<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Brett Pallotto, Alternate Member<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brad Buchta, Alternate Member<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->It was moved by Harrison and seconded by Hutchinson
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->It was moved by Harrison and seconded by Shea to
approve the payment of $1,200.00 (monthly pro rate basis), for services
rendered for February 2020, by Hiram W. Peck III, AICP, Planning Consultant.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous approval.<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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approve the payment of $125.00, for recording services rendered for the public
hearing on March 4, 2020, for Donna Cahill.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>GENERAL
CORRESPONDENCE<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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from State of Connecticut Department of Transportation to Mr. Gary Capitano
P.E., dated February 18, 2020. Re: Proposed Auto Dealership, 9 Russell Road at
Amity Road (Route 63), Bethany.<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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from Kristine Sullivan to Kimberly McClure Brinton, Commission Chairman and to
Hiram Peck, Town Planner, dated February 19, 2020. Re: Proposed Development at
9 Russell Road Not Required Inland and Wetlands Permit.<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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from Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement Officer to Mr. Brian Blake, dated
February 21, 2020. Re: 30 Hinman Road, Notice of Violation.<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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from Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement Officer to Mr.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>& Mrs. Jozsef Megyola, dated February 21,
2020. Re: 184 Miller Road, Notice of Violation.<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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from Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement Officer to Mr. Michael Copeland, dated
February 24, 2020. Re: 25 Sabrina Drive, Notice of Violation.<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Comments/Responses to and from Dave Nafis, P.E.L.S., Nafis and Young Engineers,
Inc., to and from Isabel Kearns, Inland and Wetlands Enforcement Officer, to
and from Gary Capitanio, VP, Borghesi Building & Engineering. Co, Inc.,
dated February 18, 2020 - February 26, 2020. Re: Green Light Auto Proposed
Development at 9 Russell Road. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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from Ray Pantalone, Tree Warden to the Planning and Zoning Commission, dated
February 27, 2020. Re: Review of Town Trees along Russell Road (9 Russell Road
– Green Light Auto).<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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from Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement Officer to Mr. Michael Copeland, dated
February 28, 2020. Re: 25 Sabrina Drive, closed case.<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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to Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement Officer from Mr. Brian Blake, dated
February 26, 2020, Received March 2, 2020. Re: 30 Hinman Road.<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Lane. The following letters from and to Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Letter from Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement
Officer to Mr. Brian Blake, dated February 21, 2020. Re: 30 Hinman Road, Notice
of Violation.<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Officer from Mr. Brian Blake, dated February 26, 2020, Received March 2, 2020.
Re: 30 Hinman Road.<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Mrs. Rawson
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The Commission
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#2020-01</u></b> submitted by David Logue for a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Commercial Site Plan Approval for
Car Sales and Commercial Garage.</i><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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#2020-02</u></b> submitted by David Logue for a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Commercial New Use Permit for Car
Sales and Commercial Garage.</i><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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#2020-03</u></b> submitted by David Logue for a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Commercial Special Exception
Permit for Car Sales and Commercial Garage.</i><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Russell Road – B&I Application #2020-04</u></b> submitted by David Logue
for a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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Russell Road – B&I Application #2020-05</u></b> submitted by David Logue
for a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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The Commission formerly received
the applications. At 7:15 p.m. Chairman Brinton called the public hearing to
order. Roll call was taken. Chairman Brinton read the legal notice for the
public hearing that was published in the New Haven Register.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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items relative to the subject applications. Exhibit identification was assigned
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i><u>Exhibit 1A:</u></i></b> Letter from State
of Connecticut Department of Transportation to Mr. Gary Capitano P.E., dated
February 18, 2020. Re: Proposed Auto Dealership, 9 Russell Road at Amity Road
(Route 63), Bethany.<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i><u>Exhibit 1B:</u></i></b> Email from
Kristine Sullivan to Kimberly McClure Brinton, Commission Chairman and to Hiram
Peck, Town Planner, dated February 19, 2020. Re: Proposed Development at 9
Russell Road Not Required Inland and Wetlands Permit.<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i><u>Exhibit 1C:</u></i></b> Email
Comments/Responses to and from Dave Nafis, P.E.L.S., Nafis and Young Engineers,
Inc., to and from Isabel Kearns, Inland and Wetlands Enforcement Officer, to
and from Gary Capitanio, VP, Borghesi Building & Engineering. Co, Inc.,
dated February 18, 2020 - February 26, 2020. Re: Green Light Auto Proposed
Development at 9 Russell Road. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i><u>Exhibit 1D:</u></i></b> Letter from
Ray Pantalone, Tree Warden to the Planning and Zoning Commission, dated
February 27, 2020. Re: Review of Town Trees along Russell Road (9 Russell Road
– Green Light Auto).<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Chairman Brinton asked if anyone from the public will like to speak in
favor of the application or against the applications. The following spoke:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Carlos Moran representing Green Light Auto Sales, LLC. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Michael Lane of 20 Johnson Road.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Howard of 15 Dayton Road.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Sasha of 3 Prince Drive <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Sylvester of 55 Old Amity Road.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Quinn O’Shea from Fairfield.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lieder of 68 Hopp Brook Road.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">At 8:02 p.m., it was moved by Harrison and seconded by Brinton to close
the public hearing on the subject applications.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brinton, Shea, Harrison, Hutchinson, White. </u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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#2020-01</u></b> submitted by David Logue for a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Commercial Site Plan Approval for
Car Sales and Commercial Garage.</i> Tabled.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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#2020-02</u></b> submitted by David Logue for a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Commercial New Use Permit for Car
Sales and Commercial Garage.</i> Tabled.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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#2020-03</u></b> submitted by David Logue for a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Commercial Special Exception
Permit for Car Sales and Commercial Garage.</i> Tabled.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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</span></span></i></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>9
Russell Road – B&I Application #2020-04</u></b> submitted by David Logue
for a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Special
Exception Permit Earth Excavation. </i>Tabled.<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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</span></span></i></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>9
Russell Road – B&I Application #2020-05</u></b> submitted by David Logue
for a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Special
Exception Permit Outside Storage. </i>Tabled.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><i><u><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Draft Zoning Regulations – Public hearing re-scheduling. </span></u></i></b><b><u><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Tabled</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">.</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><u>ZONING ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER’S REPORT</u></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Isabel Kearns, ZEO, submitted the following
reports:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Building
Permits, dated February 4, 2020 to February 26, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Site Visits,
dated February 5, 2020 to February 28, 2020.</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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There being no
further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Harrison and
seconded by Shea to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:45 p.m.<span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brinton, Shea,
Harrison, Hutchinson, White.</u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous approval.<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Lina V. Frazer,
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For the
Planning and Zoning Commission<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;">The regular meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission was called to order at 7: 03<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck
Road, Bethany, Connecticut.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;">The
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Kimberly McClure Brinton, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Bob Harrison, Vice-Chairman<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Donna Shea, Member/Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Alex
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rob White, Member<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Andy Zielinski, Alternate Member<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Brett Pallotto, Alternate Member<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Commission Member was excused:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Brad Buchta, Alternate Member <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement
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was moved by Harrison and seconded by Hutchinson to approve the minutes, as
submitted, of the February 5, 2020, Regular Meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;">Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brinton, Shea, Harrison, Hutchinson. </span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;">Abstained: White.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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Harrison and seconded by Shea to approve the payment of $1,200.00 (monthly pro
rate basis), for services rendered for February 2020, by Hiram W. Peck III,
AICP, Planning Consultant.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;">Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brinton, Shea, Harrison, Hutchinson, White. </span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;">Unanimous approval.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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Harrison and seconded by Hutchinson to approve the payment of $125.00, for
recording services rendered for the public hearing on March 4, 2020, for Donna
Cahill.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;">Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brinton, Shea, Harrison, Hutchinson, White. </span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;">Unanimous approval. <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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8:02 p.m., it was moved by Harrison and seconded by Brinton to close the public
hearing on applications submitted by David Logue for 9 Russell Road location a R130
Business and Industrial Zoning: Application #2020-01 for a Commercial Site Plan
Approval for Car Sales and Commercial Garage, Application #2020-02 for a Commercial
New Use Permit for Car Sales and Commercial Garage, Application #2020-03 for a Commercial
Special Exception Permit for Commercial Garage, Application #2020-04 for a
Special Exception Permit Earth Excavation, and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Application #2020-05 for a Exception Permit
Outside Storage<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;">Unanimous
approval.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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8:45 p.m., it was moved by Harrison and seconded by Shea <span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">to adjourn the meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;">Unanimous
approval.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lina V. Frazer, Clerk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt;">For the Planning and Zoning
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APPROVED MINUTES AT
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The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission
was called to order 7:02<span style="color: red;"> </span>p.m. in the Commission
Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Road, Bethany, Connecticut.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The following Commission Members
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Kimberly McClure Brinton, Chairman<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Donna Shea, Member/Secretary<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Alex
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Brad Buchta, Alternate Member<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Andy Zielinski, Alternate Member,
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Brett Pallotto, Alternate Member<o:p></o:p></div>
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The
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rob White, Member<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hiram
Peck, Planning Consultant<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Isabel
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->It was moved by Hutchinson and seconded by Shea to
approve the minutes of the January 8, 2020, Regular Meeting, with the following
amendment:<o:p></o:p></div>
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2: Reads, <span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">The Commission
emphasized that they must meet the 30% of the lot area allowed as per the
regulations. Changed to: The Commission identified that for Business and
Industrial Regulations, 30% can be dedicated to outdoor storage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->It was moved by Hutchinson and seconded by
Harrison to approve the minutes of the January 15, 2020, Regular Meeting, with
the following amendment:<o:p></o:p></div>
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2: Reads,<span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span>Melissa Pulito of
6 Brookwood Road. Changed to Marie Pulito of 6 Brookwood Road.<span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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2 Adjournment: Reads, Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shea,
Harrison, Hutchinson, White, Buchta. Unanimous approval. Changed to:<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>Shea, Harrison, Hutchinson, White,
Brinton. Unanimous Approval.<span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Hutchinson, Zielinski, Brinton.</u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->It was moved by Harrison and seconded by Hutchinson to
approve the payment of $1,200.00 (monthly pro rate basis), for services
rendered for January 2020, by Hiram W. Peck III, AICP, Planning Consultant.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->It was moved by Harrison and seconded by Shea to
approve the payment of $125.00, for recording services rendered for the public
hearing on January 15, 2020, for Donna Cahill.<o:p></o:p></div>
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to Mr. & Mrs. Farrell from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, dated January 27, 2020, Re: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Notice
of Violation</u></i></b><u>, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">49 Green Hill Road </i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(Assessor’s Map 113; Lot 28-11).</i></u><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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to Mr. Thomas Capasso from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, dated January 27, 2020, Re: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Notice
of Violation</u></i></b><u>, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">256 Amity Road</i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> (Assessor’s Map 118; Lot 50).</i></u><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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to Mr. Kaminski and Ms. Julianne Stach from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, dated January
27, 2020, Re: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Notice of Violation, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">41 Green Hill Road</i></u></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u> (Assessor’s Map 113; Lot 28-10).</u><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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from Mr. John M. Laudano, Registered Sanitarian at QVHD to Mr. Wayne Zirolli,
P.E.L.S. HD, dated January 27, 2020<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">,</i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>
Re: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Proposed Garage/Auto Sale,
Application #2020-01- Site Plan Approval,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>9 Russell Road (Assessor’s Map 119; Lot 5B).</b></u><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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from Mr. David Logue & Christina Logue, Green Light Auto Sales, LLC, dated
January 31, 2020<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">,</i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u> Re: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Proposed Uses, Application # 2020-02- New
Use permit for Car Sales and Auto Repairs,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>9 Russell Road (Assessor’s Map 119; Lot 5B).</b></u></i><b><u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></u></b><u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></u><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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</span></span></i></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Swearing In of the Planning and Zoning
Commission Alternate Member – Brett Pallotto.</u><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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It was moved by Harrison and seconded by Shea
to appoint Brett Pallotto as an alternate Member for the Planning and Zoning
Commission, as proposed on the January 8, 2020, Regular Meeting.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brinton, Shea, Harrison, Hutchinson,
Zielinski. </u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">At 7:15 p.m., Mr. Brett Pallotto was sworn in by Mr. Brad Buchta, Esq.
Alternate Member and officially seated as an Alternate Member at this meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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#2020-01</u></b> submitted by David Logue for a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Commercial Site Plan Approval for
Car Sales and Auto Repair.</i><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The Commission
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application was David Logue and Gary Capitanio, VP of Borghesi Building &
Engineering. Co, Inc. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Tabled.</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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#2020-02</u></b> submitted by David Logue for a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Commercial New Use Permit for Car
Sales and Auto Repair.</i><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The Commission
formerly received the application. Present to speak on behalf of this
application was David Logue and Gary Capitanio, VP of Borghesi Building &
Engineering. Co, Inc. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Tabled.</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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#2020-03</u></b> submitted by David Logue for a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Commercial Special Exception
Permit for Car Sales and Auto Repair.</i><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The Commission
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application was David Logue and Gary Capitanio, VP of Borghesi Building &
Engineering. Co, Inc. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Tabled.</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Russell Road – B&I Application #2020-04</u></b> submitted by David Logue
for a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Special Exception Permit Earth Excavation.<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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formerly received the application. Present to speak on behalf of this
application was David Logue and Gary Capitanio, VP of Borghesi Building &
Engineering. Co, Inc. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Tabled.</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Russell Road – B&I Application #2020-05</u></b> submitted by David Logue
for a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Special Exception Permit Outside Storage.<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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The Commission
formerly received the application. Present to speak on behalf of this
application was David Logue and Gary Capitanio, VP of Borghesi Building &
Engineering. Co, Inc. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Tabled.</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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At 7:20 p.m., it
was moved by Harrison and seconded by Hutchinson <span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">to schedule a Public Hearing for the Special Exception
Permits related to the property located at 9 Russell Road. The Public Hearing
is to be held on March 4, 2020 to start at 7:15 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Grieger for a Special Exception Permit for outside storage of port-o-lets and
heavy equipment for snow plowing. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>DENIED,
due to an incomplete non-conforming sketched plan.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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Bill and Wendy Grieger for Site Plan Approval. <b><u>DENIED, due to an
incomplete non-conforming sketched plan.</u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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At 7:21 p.m., it
was moved by Harrison and seconded by Zielinski <span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">to Deny the Application # 2019-010 and #2019-012 on the
basis of an incomplete non-conforming Site-Plan. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Zielinski. </u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><u><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Draft Zoning Regulations – Public hearing re-scheduling. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Tabled.</b></span></u><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Isabel Kearns, ZEO, submitted the following reports:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Building
Permits, dated January 2, 2020 to January 31, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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dated January 7, 2020.</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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There being no further business to
come before the Commission, it was moved by Harrison and seconded by Hutchinson
to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:26 p.m.<span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Lina V. Frazer, Clerk<o:p></o:p></div>
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Nancy McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618648448167034451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6500623094587976465.post-82884733189731880802020-03-17T07:16:00.002-07:002020-03-17T07:16:23.816-07:00
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">MARCH
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1 of 3<span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span><b>DRAFT
MINUTES<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">1.&2.</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">First Selectman
Paula Cofrancesco called the meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order at <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>7:02 p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The meeting was held in the Selectmen’s Conference Room of the Bethany
Town Hall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As the first order of
business, Selectman Cofrancesco asked all to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">First
Selectman Cofrancesco called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the regular
meeting of <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>February 18, 2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The motion of approval was moved by
Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectman Cofrancesco.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were no changes to the minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Cofrancesco, Shea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Selectman Cofrancesco called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the
special meeting of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>February 21,
2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The motion of approval was moved
by Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectman Cofrancesco.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were no changes to the minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">First
Selectman Cofrancesco called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the
special meeting of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>February 28,
2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The motion of approval was moved
by Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectman Cofrancesco.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was a change in the minutes with the
numbering of the items to 1 and 2 and the 3 was removed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Voting for as amended:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cofrancesco, Shea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION – REPLACEMENT OF LODGE FLOORING<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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to waive the bidding process.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Received three
proposals to replace lodge flooring.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Best bid was
from Sullivan and Son.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Flooring will be
Mohawk 12” by 24” rectangular luxury vinyl tile.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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received from Sullivan and Son will be able to include the kitchen area.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It was moved by Selectmen Shea and seconded by
Selectmen Cofrancesco to waive the bidding process to replace the lodge
flooring and to accept the proposal from Sullivan and Son.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cofrancesco, Shea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – ROAD WORK – MOVING FORWARD – UPDATE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco stated they are waiting
for the State bids which should be available within the next week to ten days.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">We should know
in a few weeks who the contractor will be.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Asphalt plants
open March 25<sup>th</sup> and it will take a couple weeks to get running.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – SIMPSON PROPERTY – UPDATE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">There is a title
discrepancy on the part of the seller, which needs to be corrected before we
can move forward.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">We have drafted
a contract but need the title issue to be resolved first.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to ask status of title and try to move the process along with the seller.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco stated the Land Trust is
concerned about the grant money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They do
not want to lose the funds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First
Selectman Cofrancesco or Attorney Marino will contact the Land Trust to get
update on timeline of grant money.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION – SIMPLE RECYCLING (SOFT RECYCLABLES) – UPDATE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco noted that she followed
up with the Simple Recycling today to get the revised contract back and will
forward to Town Attorney for review when received.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman Cofrancesco stated she would
hope to start the program in April around Earth Day, if not sooner.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION – TAX REFUNDS<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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refunds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION – CEMETERY COMMISSION BYLAWS – UPDATE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman Cofrancesco stated she is working
closely with the Cemetery Commission on deeds and plots and that the Bylaws may
need to be updated to move on with this work.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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AIRPORT HANGAR<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Town needs to decide
what action to take.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Project paid for
with grant money.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Insurance will
pay to put structure back to pre-tornado condition, but then Town needs to
decide if it wants to sue the manufacturing company or contractor due to
unusable leaky building.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Selectmen need
to come up with a recommendation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Some options
would be to restore and litigate or restore and pull the bond.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Selectmen concerned with State wanting their grant
money back and suggested pulling the bond.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There was a question whether the grant from the State was to build a
community center or a cold storage space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Facilities Director White stated it was to build a community center when
project started but was to be built in phases, and then it was called storage
at one point due to building codes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Attorney Marino recommended putting together an
outline of what was done and what is needed to do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, Attorney Marino suggested contacting
the State to inquire about what if the building was damaged, the insurance
doesn’t cover it to restore to useable condition and what is the State’s
position if we wanted to just remove the building. How would that impact the
grant funds, which were mostly used? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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OTHER MATTERS PROPER TO COME BEFORE THE MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First Selectman
Cofrancesco stated she received a letter from Bridges Health Care in regard to
the BOW Drug/Alcohol Action Committee (BOWDAAC) and that they are applying for
a grant and need letters of support.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Town Attorney Marino reviewed the letter and stated that they are looking
for an active role in this letter in various areas and that First Selectmen
Cofrancesco should state in letter of support that “To the extent that
Bethany’s resources allow:”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was
moved by Selectmen Shea and seconded by First Selectman Cofrancesco to
authorize a letter of support to the BOW Drug/Alcohol Action Committee and to
include the phrase “To the extent that Bethany’s resources allow:”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cofrancesco, Shea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Selectman Shea
noted that he received a call from a resident on Miller Road who spoke to the
Zoning Enforcement Officer regarding neighbors that have junk in their yards
and can bring his property values down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The ZEO contacted the neighbors and was asked who was the complainant
and then gave the name of the complainant to neighbor with junkyard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is there a law that you have to give the name
of complainant out?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Town Attorney Marino
stated that we would speak to ZEO and find out what her process is; and that it
is common if the respondent asks for the name that you give it to them under the
Freedom of Information Act.<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Finance Director
Sheila Lane mentioned that the Town should have an emergency plan with the
situation at hand with regard to a way to notify everyone if a case has been
reported at the Town Hall or schools.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>First Selectman Cofrancesco stated she will follow up with the Fire
Marshall.<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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7:50 p.m., it was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectman Cofrancesco
to adjourn the regular meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous approval.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">February
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Bruce
Loomis called the meeting to order at 8:05pm. Also in attendance were Brian
Eitzer, Patsy Winer and Matthew Popp. The Commission welcomed guests Marie
Pulito and Allison Beres-nork.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Marie
spoke to the Commission on behalf of Sustainable Bethany about their interest
in creating a “pollinator pathway” in Bethany to create an environment for bees
to flourish. Their idea is to work with multiple groups in town to build the
“pathway” over the course of a year. They suggested that the land could be
town-owned, private property, or part of a land trust, and any combination
thereof. Marie mentioned that the neighboring town of Hamden’s Land Trust is
already underway working on building a “pathway” in their town. Marie also spoke
to the Commission about a second project that Sustainable Bethany is working
on, which is planting trees in town as a recovery effort from damages due to
the tornado in May of 2018. She mentioned the possible planting of chestnut
trees specifically as part of that effort. Marie stated that she would keep in
touch with the Commission with new information about both projects since they
both are in their beginning stages. She asked that the Commission consider
helping with both projects and that we keep a lookout for possible land that
could be used for the “pathway”. The Commission noted that Sustainable
Bethany’s primary mission seemed different than what was described in the email
received before the previous meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>There
were no bills. The Commission received two nominations for this year’s
Conservationist of the Year award. The Commission also received the annual
request from Bethany Community School to sponsor their annual conservation
awards in the amount of $60.00. They give the awards one boy and one girl each
year. Brian moved that the Commission spend the money to fund the awards, Matt
seconded. The motion passed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">Brian moved to
accept the minutes from the previous meeting, Patsy seconded. Bruce suggested
that in paragraph six, “windmills” should be changed to “wind generators”. The
minutes were accepted as amended.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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moved to adjourn the meeting, Patsy seconded. The meeting was adjourned at
8:50pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Paula Cofrancesco called the meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order at <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>7:03 p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The meeting was held in the Selectmen’s Conference Room of the Bethany
Town Hall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As the first order of
business, Selectman Cofrancesco asked all to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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Selectman Cofrancesco called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the
meeting of <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>February 4, 2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The motion of approval was moved by
Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectman Cofrancesco.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were no changes to the minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Still in the process
of getting invitations to bid finalized and that we hope to get them out in the
next few weeks. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – SIMPSON PROPERTY – UPDATE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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be in the process of going through probate on the property, and a question was
asked as to whether or not the owners had a lawyer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman Cofrancesco will check on
this and report back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Tabled.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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revisions to contract, waiting for contractor to send back for final review and
will send off to Town Attorney for review.<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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tax refunds to be acted on by the Board totaling in the amount of
$8,195.64.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was moved by Selectman
Shea and seconded by First Selectman Cofrancesco to approve the tax refunds
totaling in the amount of $8,195.64, as shown on report.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Cofrancesco, Shea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Unanimous
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18, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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happening right now with the Bylaws and the Cemetery Commission has a meeting
this Thursday, February 20, 2020, in which she will attend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Tabled.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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new signers on the Dr. Plummer Scholarship Fund, they had no record since 2012,
and they wanted a resolution.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Selectman Cofrancesco to approve the resolution for American General Life
Company to resolve the signatory issue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Voting for:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cofrancesco,
Shea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Unanimous approval.<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">A request was
submitted from a resident, who is part of a prayer group, looking for a
discounted rate to rent an area in Town Hall, the Lodge or Pavilion on one
Sunday in March, April and May.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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Shea stated that typically if a Bethany resident with a non-profit organization
requests to rent, the Town waives the fee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>First Selectman Cofrancesco stated that they would have to get someone
to come in to open and close and cleanup, which would cost the Town.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First Selectman Cofrancesco will contact Janice
Howard, Director of Park and Recreation, who is responsible for these locations
and have Mrs. Howard follow up with individual requesting rental to obtain
specifics of the event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Selectman Shea
suggested possibly charging for just the cost of the coverage of the facility
during the event.<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Received an
email from Charlie Rosa of the U.S. Census Bureau looking for space with chairs
and tables for 20 to 25 people at Town Hall to train employees for Census.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After discussion, First Selectman Cofrancesco
stated it does not seem feasible at Town Hall and will inform<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mr. Rosa that the Town Hall would not be
able to accommodate this.<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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the Budget Workshops has been distributed and will take place next Friday,
February 28, 2020, starting at 4:00 p.m.<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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7:33 p.m., it was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectman Cofrancesco
to adjourn the regular meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Unanimous approval.</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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