BOARD OF SELECTMEN
AUGUST 22, 2016
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DRAFT
Attendance: First
Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski, Selectman Donald Shea, Selectman Clark Hurlburt
Visitors: Attorney
Kevin McSherry, David Forman, Millicent Bowens, William Bowens, Attorney
Michael Stone, Rob White
First Selectwoman Gorski opened the meeting of the Board of
Selectmen with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was held in the Selectmen’s
Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
First Selectwoman Gorski called for approval of the minutes
of the meeting of August 8, 2016. The
motion was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by Selectman Hurlburt. The minutes were unanimously approved without
change.
BOWEN TAX REFUND REQUEST
William and Millicent Bowens were present with their
Attorney Michael Stone to speak to the Board of Selectmen regarding what they
believed to be unfair attorney fees charged to them by the Town of Bethany tax
attorney. Attorney Watts has been
retained by the Town of Bethany to handle tax collections and
foreclosures. Attorney Stone related to
a study he had done for similar circumstances in which the fee was much
lower. Following discussion it was
determined that the matter would be tabled until the next meeting when
additional information was available.
TAX REFUNDS
Selectman Shea moved to refund to Anne or
William Simon Jr. the sum of $4.72, to B & B Transportation, Inc. the sum
of $366.84, to Christopher Cardia the sum of $24.85, to Daimer Trust the sum of
$63.37, to David Reyes the sum of $6.40, to Dennis Finneran the sum of $29.05,
to Gordon Carmichael the sum of $18.50, to Honda Lease Trust the sum of
$252.59, to John F. and Melissa Parker the sum of $8.16, to Joseph or Laura
Cricco the sum of $22.40, to Julia Fusco the sum of $663.11, to Patricia S.
Winer the sum of $6.28, to Paul Manger the sum of $24.07, to Robert Gehm the
sum of $19.70, to Robert J. Guerra the sum of $103.91, to Robert B. Lightfoot
the sum of $4.17, to Sarah M. Lightfoot the sum of $19.38, to Therese. A Yario
the sum of $23.90, and to USB Leasing LT the sum of $570.40 all for overpayment
of taxes. The motion was seconded by
Selectman Hurlburt. The vote taken was
unanimous.
TOWN HALL FOYER
RENOVATION
Rob White was present to discuss and present drawings to the
Selectmen regarding the renovation of the Town Hall Foyer. Rob estimates the total cost for the
renovations would be approximately $125,000. The front doors and glass
enclosure above the doors would be changed to give the building a more up to
date appearance. The foyer walls and
flooring would be replaced. Doors going
into the gym would also be replaced. The
Selectmen all approved the plans as presented.
WAIVED BID PROCESS
FOR CENTER FIRE HOUSE SEPTIC SYSTEM
The Town received two quotes for the septic tank replacement
at Center Station on Amity Road. The
quotes were from Bill Marek Septic and William Greiger. Bill Marek’s quote was the lowest. Following a brief discussion Selectman Shea
moved to accept the quote of Bill Marek to replace the septic tank at Center
Station and waive the bidding process.
Selectman Hurlburt seconded the motion.
The vote taken was unanimous.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment was called at 9:10 p.m. after a motion was moved
by Selectman Hurlburt and seconded by Selectman Shea.
Respectfully
submitted,
June
G. Riley
Secretary,
Board of Selectmen