MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE

CORNWALL BOARD OF SELECTMEN

Monday, February 7, 2005

7:30 p.m. - Town Hall

PRESENT: First Selectman Gordon Ridgway, Selectman K.C. Baird, Selectman Ken Keskinen, one reporter

First Selectman Ridgway called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Selectman Baird made the motion to approve the minutes of January 3, 18, 27 and February 1, 2005 as presented. Selectman Keskinen seconded. Passed unanimously.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None

COMMUNICATIONS: Assessor Barbara Bigos reported to First Selectman Ridgway that she has notified the State Office of Policy and Management in writing of the Town’s decision to postpone the 2005 Revaluation until 2006.

RESOLUTION FOR CONTRACT WITH THE STATE LIBRARY FOR GRANT: The Board discussed the purpose of a contract with the State Library and grant program. First Selectman Ridgway read the resolution: “RESOLVED: That Gordon M. Ridgway, First Selectman, or Cheryl C. Evans, Town Clerk, as his designee, is empowered to execute and deliver in the name of and on behalf of this municipality, an application and contract with the State Library for an Historic Document Preservation Grant.” Selectman Baird made the motion to adopt the resolution. Selectman Keskinen seconded. The Board discussed the implications of adopting the resolution. Motion passed unanimously.

CONNECTICUT NETWORKS: The Board reviewed a letter from Connecticut Network dated January 31, 2005 concerning coverage of state government on cable TV and the issue of availability to those not able to pay for more cable access. The letter is requesting a resolution from the town urging DPUC to require the inclusion of CT-N on basic channel line-up in Comcast’s agreement. The Board discussed the issue. Selectman Baird asked if anyone in Cornwall has Comcast or is everyone served by Cablevision. First Selectman Ridgway will investigate this. Selectman Keskinen recommended tabling any action until determined if this issue affects Cornwall.

BUDGET: The Board reviewed budget requests and discussed the 2005-2006 budget. The Board will meet Monday, February 14, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall to work on the budget.

The Board reviewed and discussed the Park and Recreation budget request and the After School Program budget.

The Board answered questions from the press.

First Selectman Ridgway made the motion to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel within the budget. Selectman Baird seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The Board went into executive session at 8:20 p.m.

The Board came out of executive session at 8:45 p.m. No action taken.

Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Joyce Hart

Secretary to the Board of Selectmen