MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE

CORNWALL BOARD OF SELECTMEN

Monday, July 3, 2006

7:30 p.m. - Town Hall

PRESENT: First Selectman Gordon Ridgway, Selectman Richard Bramley

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Selectman Bramley made the motion to accept the minutes of June 20 and June 26, 2006 as presented. First Selectman Ridgway seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: First Selectman Ridgway made the motion to add to the agenda, Vacancy on the Inland/Wetland Commission. Selectman Bramley seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

COMMUNICATIONS: There were none.

PAVILION/FOOTE FIELDS: First Selectman Ridgway updated the Board concerning the pavilion on Foote fields. The Board discussed the last bid and the high costs. The Board discussed going out to bid again.

First Selectman Ridgway made the motion to go out to bid on the pavilion again using the plan drawn up by Mr. Morenci with all alterations to be approved by the local building official. Selectman Bramley seconded. There was further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.

HEALTH INSURANCE/DOMESTIC PARTNERS: The Board discussed the town’s health insurance coverage in terms of domestic partners. Presently unmarried, domestic partners are not covered. The town may opt to have this coverage. Presently coverage is only required for civil unions. The Board reviewed a request from a town employee for health insurance coverage for a domestic partner. The Board reviewed a letter drafted to address this request and a report of insurance coverage from the financial director.

Selectman Bramley made the motion to send the letter of June 30 as drafted to the town employee. First Selectman Ridgway seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

WAGE AND SALARY SCHEDULE: The Board reviewed and signed the wage and salary schedule for the 2006-2007 fiscal year.

VACANCY ON INLAND/WETLAND: The Board discussed a vacancy on the Inland Wetland Water Courses Agency. There is no longer a requirement for one member to also be a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Board discussed possible applicants. The Board will request a letter of interest and a resume from those who wish to fill the vacancy. The Board will review applicants in August to fill the vacancy.

BILL PAYMENT: Bill payment was tabled until next regular meeting.

Selectman Bramley made a motion to adjourn. First Selectman Ridgway seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Joyce Hart

Secretary to the Board of Selectmen