MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CORNWALL BOARD OF SELECTMEN

Monday, August 1, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. - Town Hall

PRESENT: First Selectman Gordon Ridgway, Selectman K.C. Baird, Selectman Richard Bramley, two members of the press

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Selectman Bramley made the motion to accept the minutes of July 20, 2011 as presented. Selectman Baird seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: First Selectman Ridgway made the motion to add to the agenda Little Guild Agreement. Selectman Bramley seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

COMMUNICATIONS: Selectman Bramley had a communication from a citizen who was concerned the solar speed signs had not been installed in the villages. Selectman Bramley had replied it is in progress.

APPOINTMENTS: The Board discussed appointments that need to be made to the Park and Recreation Commission, Planning & Zoning Commission and the CVFD Service Incentive Program Trustee.

First Selectman Ridgway made the motion to appoint K.C. Baird as trustee to the CVFD Service Incentive Program. Selectman Bramley seconded. Motion passed: First Selectman Ridgway aye, Selectman Bramley aye, Selectman Baird abstained.

First Selectman Ridgway made the motion to appoint Erin Hedden as full member to the Park and Recreation Commission, moving her up from alternate, to fill the term vacated by Patrick Folds until the next elections. Selectman Baird seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

The Board discussed the vacancy and possible appointments on the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Board discussed anticipated vacancies that will need appointments and possible appointments.

SIGNAGE: The Board discussed the solar speed signage and tourist directional signs for the villages of Cornwall Bridge and West Cornwall.

First Selectman Ridgway made the motion to apply to the Department of Transportation for permits for the solar speed and tourist directional signs. Selectman Bramley seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

HOUSATONIC RAILROAD: The Board reviewed and discussed the letter from First Selectman Ridgway to the Housatonic Railroad Company and the letter of reply from the company.

SUMMER HIGHWAY PROJECTS: The Board discussed summer highway projects. Liquid road resurfacing will be done in the southwest corner Cornwall Bridge area of town this summer. Anticipated beginning date will be August 18. The recent paving of various areas in town went well.

The Board discussed the replacement of the highway shed. Work should begin after Labor Day.

The Board discussed the replacement of the bridge decking on the gravel bank bridge. First Selectman Ridgway has been working with Mr. Kane on the project.

The Board reviewed the Invitation to Bid for the Great Hollow/Great Hill Project 031-129. Selectman Bramley made the motion to go out to bid with the specifications as set by Mr. Kane for the Great Hollow/Great Hill Roads Project 031-129. Selectman Baird seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

ETHICS CODE: The Board discussed an Ethics Code and the regional work the Northwest Council of Governments is doing on this. The Board discussed what the Town needs in terms of an ethics code or set of standards of conduct for town Boards and Commissions.

LITTLE GUILD: The Board discussed the agreement being formulated with the Little Guild for the housing of stray town dogs.

BILL PAYMENT: Bills were paid with discussion.

The Board answered questions from the press.

First Selectman Ridgway made the motion to adjourn. Selectman Baird seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Joyce Hart, Administrative Assistant