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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
