MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE

CORNWALL BOARD OF SELECTMEN

Thursday, December 23, 2004

9:00 a .m. - Town Hall

PRESENT: First Selectman Gordon Ridgway, Selectman Ken Keskinen, one reporter

First Selectman Ridgway called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Selectman Keskinen made the motion to accept the minutes of December 6, 2004 as presented. First Selectman Ridgway seconded. Passed unanimously.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None

COMMUNICATIONS: First Selectman Ridgway wishes a good holiday season for everyone in town and hopes everyone has a good year and slows down on the snow days having had to respond to three motor vehicle accidents in one day earlier this week. Best wishes for good tires and to slow down and enjoy the scenery!

CL&P LIGHT LIST: First Selectman Ridgway presented to the board for review a list of lights in the Cornwall Village area. First Selectman Ridgway reported he had driven around the village and spoken with several people in the village concerning the lights. The Board reviewed the list, where the lights are located and the quality of the light, the types of lights - sodium versus mercury. First Selectman Ridgway updated the board that Nan Frost had sent out a letter to the lighting district members. Leftover money from the district after the last bill is paid will go to the town for the lights left on. There is still the option for individuals to adopt a light if they so choose.

First Selectman Ridgway made the motion to contact CL&P of the town’s intention to adopt five lights around the public areas. Selectman Keskinen seconded. There was discussion. Motion passed unanimously.

APPOINTMENTS: The Board discussed appointments. First Selectman Ridgway made the motion to appoint Phil Hart for a three year term as representative to the Housatonic River Commission, Priscilla Miller for a six year term as alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Jamie LaPorta to fulfill the five year term vacated by Heidi Kearns as alternate to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Selectman Keskinen seconded. Passed unanimously.

CORNWALL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT: First Selectman Ridgway updated the Board on the project’s progress and the recent opening celebration in the gym. First Selectman Ridgway will be meeting with the business manager of Region One to review the bills in preparation of closing out the project financially. First Selectman Ridgway reported to the Board he will be meeting with the architect and building committee members to discuss drainage issues at the school during today’s anticipated rain storm.

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM: The Board received and reviewed two proposals for a fire alarm system in the two office buildings. Fire code does not require an alarm system in the offices, but the Board agreed it would be a good idea. There was discussion. First Selectman Ridgway will send copies of the proposals to the fire marshal for review and recommendations.

BILL PAYMENT: Bills were paid in the usual manner with discussion.

Meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Joyce Hart

Secretary to the Board of Selectmen