MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CORNWALL BOARD OF SELECTMEN

Monday, December 6, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. - Town Hall

PRESENT: First Selectman Gordon Ridgway, Selectman K.C. Baird, Selectman Richard Bramley, one reporter, one citizen

First Selectman Ridgway called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.

MINUTES: Selectman Bramley made a correction to the minutes of November 22. The Minutes approved were the November 7 and not November 9 minutes as stated. Selectman Baird made the motion to approve the minutes of November 22 as corrected. Selectman Bramley seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: First Selectman Ridgway made the motion to add Grants to the agenda. Selectman Baird seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

COMMUNICATIONS: The Board received a communication from citizen Ann Schillinger present concerning the recent northeaster storm Alfred and what may be done differently by the town the next time there is a weather emergency. The Board and Ms. Schillinger discussed her concerns and what had been done during the emergency.

ELECTRIC RATES: First Selectman Ridgway updated the Board on the investigation of electric rates through Constellation Energy. The Board discussed this and energy costs. The Board will pursue this.

CONNECTICUT RESOURCES RECOVERY AUTHORITY: The Board discussed the contract expiration date of January 2012 with CRRA. The Board discussed the various contract renewal options and costs per ton of each contract. Additional research will be done with anticipated vote next meeting.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SIGNAGE ON STATE ROADS: The Board discussed DOT signage on state roads in relation to the anticipated signs to be put up through various grant programs and what the state requires. The Board discussed tourist directional signs, solar speeds signs, the grant money and DOT permits.

GRANTS: First Selectman Ridgway reported to the Board on grant options the town may take advantage of. The SunShot Initiative grant program has been awarded to Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority of which Connecticut Light and Power is a part of through which the town has presented an interest in joining the consortium of towns to promote the SunShot initiative of rooftop solar panels.

First Selectman Ridgway reported to the Board on the Regional Performance Incentive Grant Program which is available through the Council of Governments for three regional options of solar panel purchase, feasibility study for regional compost center, and public work equipment to be shared. First Selectman Ridgway made the motion to endorse the Regional Performance Incentive Program proposal referenced in Section 5 of Public Act 11-61 (An Act Concerning Responsible Growth). Selectman Bramley seconded. There was further discussion of what may be benefit the town. Motion passed unanimously. The proposal is attached to the end of these minutes.

BILL PAYMENT: Bills were paid in the usual manner with discussion.
First Selectman Ridgway made the motion to adjourn. Selectman Baird seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Joyce Hart, Administrative Assistant