MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CORNWALL BOARD OF SELECTMEN

Monday, October 3, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. Town Hall

PRESENT: First Selectman Gordon Ridgway, Selectman K.C. Baird

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

MINUTES: Selectman Baird made the motion to approve the minutes of September 20, September 28 and September 29, 2011 as presented. First Selectman Ridgway seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

ADDITIONS: First Selectman Ridgway made the motion to add to the agenda Annual Report and Executive Session: Litigation, Rumsey Hall Demolition Lien Foreclosure. Selectman Baird seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

COMMUNICATIONS: There were none.

SALT BID: First Selectman Ridgway reported he had received one bid for salt from International Salt Company. The Board discussed the amount.

First Selectman Ridgway made the motion to table further action on salt to seek further information and more bids to consider. Selectman Baird seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

FUEL OIL: The Board discussed fuel oil for heating this winter. The Board reviewed past year’s amounts and costs. The Board discussed one quote received. First Selectman Ridgway made the motion to table fuel bid for further consideration.

GUIDERAILS: The Board reviewed two bids received for guiderails to be installed on Cream Hill Road in the area of the Child Center. The Board discussed the road side as a walkway to the grade school.

First Selectman Ridgway made the motion to table action on guiderail bid to seek clarification of the ends presented in the bids, what each has included and whether the bids are equal. Selectman Baird seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

BRIDGE WORK: The Board discussed the Lower River Road bridge replacement, the easements, mapping, surveys and issues. The Board discussed the contractor on site meeting and next steps after bid award.

FAÇADE GRANT: First Selectman Ridgway reported to the Board there have been eight applications for the Façade Grant Program. The committee will meet this week to review and consider awards.

ANNUAL MEETING: First Selectman Ridgway reported to the Board he is working on the Selectmen report for the annual report. The Board discussed when the report will be printed and available.

TAX REFUND: The Board reviewed a tax refund request due to a reduction in motor vehicle assessment. First Selectman Ridgway made the motion to grant the request of a tax refund of $17.50 to Donald C. Clarke, Jr. Selectman Baird seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: First Selectman Ridgway made the motion to go into executive session to discuss litigation concerning the Rumsey Hall demolition lien foreclosure. Selectman Baird seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The Board went into executive session at 8:00 p.m.

First Selectman Ridgway made the motion; it was seconded, by Selectman Baird, to come out of executive session. Motion passed unanimously. The Board came out of executive session at 8:05 p.m. No action was taken.

BILLS were paid in the usual manner with discussion.

First Selectman Ridgway made the motion; it was seconded by Selectman Baird, to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Joyce Hart, Administrative Assistant