MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE

CORNWALL BOARD OF SELECTMEN

Monday, March 3, 2008 - 7:30 p.m. - Town Hall

PRESENT: First Selectman Gordon Ridgway, Selectman K.C. Baird, Selectman Bramley

First Selectman Ridgway called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.

MINUTES: Selectman Bramley made the motion to approve the minutes of February 19, 2008 as presented. Selectman Baird seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: First Selectman Ridgway made the motion to add to the agenda Energy at CCS, Rains & Flood, Snowstorms Budget Impact, and Red Cross. Selectman Bramley seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

COMMUNICATIONS: Selectman Baird communicated to the Board that he would not be present at the next March 18 Selectmen’s meeting.

ENERGY AT CCS: First Selectman Ridgway reported to the Board that work is continuing on the acquisition of photovoltaic panels for the grade school. The next step is to set up a workshop on photovoltaic. The Board discussed possible dates. The consensus of the Board is to set a date of April 2. The Board discussed possible energy audits.

RAINS AND FLOODS: The Board discussed the last major rain storm and flooding on Great Hollow Road property. First Selectman Ridgway reported to the Board on the cause of the flooding and the situation, possible resolutions and work done to date.

SNOWSTORMS BUDGET IMPACT: The Board discussed the impact on the budget of this winter’s snow and ice storms. The Board discussed the need for Town Meeting to transfer monies into the snow budget. The Board discussed when to do this and the area towns in the same situation.

RED CROSS/GIRL SCOUTS: First Selectman Ridgway reported on a letter from the Red Cross requesting Cornwall name March as Red Cross month in Cornwall and another letter from the Girl Scouts requesting a proclamation applauding the commitment of Girl Scouting and proclaiming March 9 – 15 as “Girl Scouts Make the World a Better Place Week”. Selectman Baird made the motion to name March as Red Cross month in Cornwall and fly the Red Cross flag on the town green during March and to applaud the Girl Scouts and proclaim March 9 – 15 as “Girl Scouts Make the World a Better Place Week”. Selectman Bramley seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

BUDGET 2008-2009: First Selectman Ridgway reported to the Board on his meeting with the Board of Finance. Due to the increase of fuel and fuel surcharges on sand delivery the Board of Finance decided the budget increase was not enough to cover these rising costs. Therefore they recommended there be an increase.

The Board discussed the increase in tipping fees with CRRA.

First Selectman Ridgway made the motion to increase Snow Removal by $5000, Highway Fuel by $5000 and CRRA Contract by $1200. Selectman Baird seconded. The Board reviewed these budget lines and past increases. Motion passed unanimously.

The revised budget will be presented to the Board of Finance.

SHARON – SALISBURY TRANSFER STATION: The Board discussed the Sharon – Salisbury Transfer Station and the possible new location near the Massachusetts border. As this could be far for route 7 area Sharon residents a thought was presented to the Selectmen of allowing route 7 area Sharon residents to use the Cornwall Transfer Station. The Board discussed this possibility. The consensus of the Board is that this would not work out as Cornwall’s transfer station is not large enough to handle the extra load and the extra traffic would necessitate hiring additional transfer station personnel. No formal request has been received.

ELLIS SUBDIVISION: The Board discussed and reviewed the plan of the Ellis subdivision which abuts the Town beach. The Board discussed a proposal for conservation easement on 50-60 acres of the subdivision which is a part of the Cream Hill Lake watershed. The Board had been notified of this by certified mail as an abutting property owner. No action needs to be taken at this time.

CORNWALL BRIDGE LIGHTS: First Selectman Ridgway reported he had spoken with DOT concerning the street lights in Cornwall Bridge. DOT has no problem with moving the one light requested further south to illuminate the conjunction. DOT plans to have three lights up within the month.

BILL PAYMENT: Bills were paid in the usual manner.

Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Joyce Hart

Secretary to the Board of Selectmen