BOARD OF SELECTMEN
DECEMBER 9, 2019
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DRAFT
Attendance: First
Selectman Paula Cofrancesco, Selectman Donald Shea, Selectman Derrylyn Gorski
Visitors: Attorney
Vince Marino
First Selectman Paula Cofrancesco called the meeting of the
Board of Selectmen to order at 7:48 p.m.
The meeting was held in the Selectmen’s Conference Room of the Bethany
Town Hall. As the first order of
business, Selectman Cofrancesco asked all to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance,
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
First Selectman Cofrancesco called for a motion of approval
for the minutes of the meeting of November 25, 2019. The motion of approval was moved by Selectman
Shea and seconded by First Selectman Gorski.
There were no changes to the minutes.
The vote taken - Approved – 2; Abstention 1-Gorski.
DISCUSSION AND
POSSIBLE ACTION ON SMALL CITIES MORTGAGE RELEASE
Discussion and possible action on Small Cities Mortgage
Release was tabled – no action at this time.
MAJOR ROAD WORK
First Selectman Cofrancesco reported that all work was
completed and just waiting on all billing to be submitted before making
payment. No further action needed at this time.
SIMPSON PROPERTY
LAND ACQUISITION
Attorney Marino provided a quick update on the Simpson
property Land Acquisition: Having some
issues with communication with the attorney for the family; Proceeding with a
title search; Probate Court issues are still pending – may need to go through
two layers as both parents are deceased before settling with the sons. Any monies expended in the acquisition of
this property will be paid from the grant monies. No further action taken at this time.
SIMPLE RECYCLING
(SOFT RECYCLABLES)
First Selectman Cofrancesco reported that she had a meeting
with Bruce Loomis and Kristen Brown (from Simple Recycling) regarding the pink
bag program. Discussion followed –
Attorney Marino mentioned that he covers a couple of towns that do the
program. First Selectman Cofrancesco
will provide a copy of the contract to Selectmen Shea and Gorski for further
review and discussion after the 1st of the year. No action taken at this time.
DEFERRED TAXES
No action required.
CEMETERY COMMISSION BY-LAWS
Discussion and possible action on the Cemetery Commission
by-laws was tabled.
OTHER MATTERS
PROPER TO COME BEFORE THE MEETING
KNOLLWOOD ROAD WELLS
First Selectman Cofrancesco reported that she had received
the billing for the replacement of the three wells. Came in at or below what was originally
quoted. Mapping of the sites was
attached to each bill.
QUINNIPIACK VALLEY
HEALTH DISTRICT
First Selectman Cofrancesco reported that she had received
correspondence from QVHD indicating a budget request in the amount of $6.40 per
capita. This is an increase of .25
cents. The total payment for the Town of
Bethany for the 2020-2021 fiscal year would be $35,180.80. This amount is based on the 2018 population
estimate of 5,497. Selectman Gorski
indicated that they had the best rates/fees compared to other companies that
provided the same or comparable services.
Selectman Gorski moved to approve the new rate from QVHD. Selectman Shea seconded. Vote taken – approved – unanimous.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
First Selectman Cofrancesco reported that the American Red
Cross had been contacted a couple of weeks ago that the blood drive scheduled
for December 26th would need to be rescheduled as the Town Hall
would not be open. Selectmen were not sure who actually gave the approval for
that day. Selectman Gorski mentioned that Janet Hescock may have worked with
Janice Howard, but that could not be verified.
First Selectman Cofrancesco indicated that she had been contacted by the
organizer for the blood drive on the 6th to see if there was any way
the Town Hall could be opened. First
Selectman Cofrancesco indicated to the organizer that she would bring it to the
Board of Selectmen for discussion and decision.
After some discussion it was decided (unanimously) that the Town Hall
would remain closed. First Selectman
Cofrancesco will call the organizer and let her know that she will need to
reschedule or find another venue for the drive.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment was called at 8:28 p.m. after a motion was moved
by Selectman Shea and seconded by Selectman Gorski. The vote taken was unanimous.
Respectfully
submitted,
Paula
Cofrancesco
First
Selectman
