BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MARCH 27, 2017

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DRAFT

 

Attendance:  First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski, Selectman Donald Shea, Selectman Clark Hurlburt

Visitors:  Fran Doba, Sharon Huxley

First Selectwoman Gorski called the meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order at 7:30 p.m.  The meeting was held in the Selectman’s Conference Room.  The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

First Selectwoman Gorski called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the meeting of March 13, 2017.  The motion was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by Selectman Hurlburt.  There were no changes to the minutes.  The minutes were then approved on a unanimous vote.

TAX REFUNDS

First Selectwoman Gorski called for a motion for Tax Refunds.  The motion was moved by Selectman Hurlburt to refund to Kelly Donavan the sum of $6.50, to Margaret Duke the sum of $31.92, to Nicholas Marcarelli the sum of $96.38 and to Steven Antonellis the sum of $7.80 all for overpayment of taxes.  Selectman Shea seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous.

APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Selectman Shea moved to appoint Rob Huxley as an alternate member to the Inland Wetlands Commission.  His term would expire June 30, 2018.  Selectman Hurlburt seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous.

Selectman Hurlburt moved to appoint Andre Sofair to represent Bethany on the Quinnipiac Valley Health District.  His term would expire June 30, 2018.  Selectman Shea seconded the motion. 
The vote taken was unanimous.

ANY OTHER MATTER PROPER TO COME BEFORE THE MEETING

Sharon Huxley was present to discuss with the Selectmen the condition of the Announcers Stand and the fence at the Airport.  The Lions Club and the Pony Club have kept the fence in repair in the past.  Since more extensive repair is needed they are reaching out to the Town for extra financial assistance.  Sharon had photos of the condition of the Announcers Stand.  Matt Belcourt, a Hamden resident but an active member of the Bethany Horsemen has volunteered to help with the repair of the announcers stand roof provided the Town can supply a lift to get the materials on the roof.  The Selectmen agreed to refer this matter to the Board of Finance. 

 

 

 

 

 

UPDATE ON STATE BUDGET

First Selectwoman Gorski has attended COG meetings where the State of Connecticut budget has been discussed.  Most Mayors and First Selectmen agreed they were not including the teacher’s pension in their budgets.  The Board of Finance will meet tomorrow and possibly set a date for the Budget Hearing.

ADJOURNMENT

Adjournment was called at 8:02 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