Wednesday, November 9, 2016


BOARD OF SELECTMEN

OCTOBER 11, 2016


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DRAFT
Attendance:  First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski, Selectman Donald Shea, Selectman Clark Hurlburt
Visitors:  Attorney Kevin McSherry, Fran Doba, Tom Cigas, Linda Guerra, Nicholas Guerra, Andrew Seaton, Liam Connors, Eric Freedon, Robert Reinwald, Robby Reinwald, Evan Whittman, Todd Whitman
First Selectwoman Gorski called the meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order at 7:30 p.m. She recognizing the Cub Scouts present working on a badge and asked them to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.  The meeting was held in the Selectmen’s Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
First Selectwoman Gorski called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the meeting of September 26, 2016.  The motion was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by Selectman Hurlburt.  Since there were no changes to the minutes First Selectwoman Gorski called the vote.  The vote taken was unanimous. 
ADDITION TO AGENDA
First Selectwoman Gorski called for a motion to add Solar Panels to the agenda of this meeting.  The motion was moved by Selectman Hurlburt and seconded by Selectman Shea.  The vote taken was unanimous.
First Selectwoman Gorski called for a motion to add Memorial Benches to the agenda of this meeting.  The motion was moved by Selectman Hurlburt and seconded by Selectman Shea.  The vote taken was unanimous.
SOLAR PANELS
Eric Frieden gave a presentation to the Board of Selectman regarding placement of solar panels at the Airport, to be used to power the Hangar and well pump at that location.  There are two grants available for the project.
1) As part of the Solar Challenge that was held in Bethany in 2013, we had an agreement with Aegis based on the number and size of installations. We earned a 5KW system worth ~$17,500.
2) Bethany is part of the Clean Energy Communities program and has earned "points" in the Renewable Energy Track. These incentives are being discontinued and must be redeemed by Dec. 31, 2016. The earned can be redeemed for clean energy projects. Bethany has earned points.
 The panels would be placed within fifty foot of the hangar.  Selectman Shea suggested checking with members of the Bethany Horsemen before putting in the unit to make sure it will not conflict with their activities.   
 
 
Following discussion Selectman Hurlburt moved to apply for the project for 7.32 KW Photovoltaic System to be installed at the Hangar location.  Selectman Shea seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous.
MEMORIAL BENCHES
Tom Cigas a resident of Bethany brought to the Board of Selectmen an idea he had about placing memorial benches at Veterans Memorial Park at various locations around the lake.  Tom would like to place one there in memory of his wife who passed away last year.  He distributed booklet with several types of benches made of recycled plastic for the Selectmen to choose a suitable bench if approved. First Selectwoman thought that perhaps Park and Recreation should be in on the choice of bench.   The benches could be engraved with the name of the person to whom the bench was given in memory of.  The Selectmen liked the idea.  A discussion followed regarding ways to anchor the benches to prevent vandalism.  The building official would be consulted for this information.  Selectman Hurlburt moved a motion to approve the concept of memorial benches at Veterans Memorial Park and to get approval from the Build Official as to proper installation of the benches.  Selectman Shea seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous.
MAJOR ROAD UPDATE
First Selectwoman Gorski gave an update on the Major Road projects.  The paving is almost complete for Munson Road and Carriage Drive.  Miller Road chip sealing has been completed.
LACY ROAD WELLS
The Town received a complaint regarding high sodium in some wells in the Lacy Road/Knollwood Road area.  The Town has called QVHD to do further investigation.  DEEP will run some testing on other wells in the area.
EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT
Andrew Seaton was present to ask the Board of Selectmen for suggestions regarding Eagle Scout projects he might do for the Town.  Various suggestions were made i.e. power washing of the Center Station, painting of windows, possible construction for a town seal on the building. First Selectwoman Gorski suggested the possibility of taking part in the Community Connectivity Road Safety Audit Program which would make walking trails along Amity Road.
SPECIAL DAY FOR CUB SCOUTS TO SHADOW FIRST SELECTMAN
Scout Leader James Seaton asked First Selectwoman Gorski if the Cub Scouts in his troop might shadow the First Selectman for part of a day. 
 
 
 
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment was called at 8:25 p.m. after a motion was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by Selectman Hurlburt.  The vote taken was unanimous.
                                                                        Respectfully submitted,
                                                                                                June G. Riley
                                                                                                Secretary, Board of Selectmen