Wallingford Selectboard MinutesSelectboard Minutes Index The official copy of these minutes can be obtained at Wallingford Town Hall. Present: Visitors: Joyce
Barbieri, The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair F. Bruce at
Minutes. J.
Crowley moved to approve the meeting minutes
of April 6th. J. Gilman asked for
one amendment – changing “Preferential treatment will be given to
Wallingford
residents to
Wallingford
residents are encouraged to apply” in the second to last paragraph.
J. Gilman seconded the motion. Motion carried (3-0).
C. Angel abstained. Selectboard Orders. Pay
orders totaling $31,905.16 were approved on a motion made by C. Angel and
seconded by J. Crowley. Motion
carried (4-0). Heating Bid Recommendation. R.
Nimtz reviewed Lane Associates’ answers to questions posed at the last
meeting. He stated that the
added $9,620 for air conditioning was an incredible deal for the Town, which was
echoed by C. Dinnan. A large portion
of the cost will be paid for by the Wallingford Historical Society with the
balance offset by the cell tower income. WHS
President C. Bannerman recalls that their $40,000 donation was based on a total
cost of $60,000, which included A/C. She
plans to recommend to her Board next week that they scale back their donation if
just heating is approved. C. Angel
thought the cell tower income was for the upkeep of the building, not for
historical restoration. R. Nimtz
replied that all repairs have been done to keep the building historically
intact. J. Gilman was not in favor
of A/C because it is not necessary in Vermont, and the second floor is not insulated nor is the system expandable.
F. Bruce and C. Angel were in favor of HVAC and J. Gilman and J. Crowley
only supported the heating. J.
Gilman made a motion to table the vote until B. Brooks was present; motion
seconded by J. Crowley. Motion
carried (4-0). The Pit. Conservation
Commission members R. Nimtz, P. Upton and C. Macleod spoke on the Committee’s
desire to clear brush and sticks, clear exotic plants that are invading, and put
signs or markings on the trees along some trails on the south end of the
“pit”. R. Nimtz displayed
the “Wallingford Walks” brochure that’s available in print or online that
includes five nice walks for locals and tourists around Wallingford. C. Angel made a motion to grant
approval; motion seconded by J. Crowley. Motion
carried (4-0). Recreation Committee Appointment.
At the Recreation Committee’s recommendation, Paul DiIonno was
appointed to serve on the Recreation Committee, on a motion made by F. Bruce and
seconded by C. Angel. Motion carried
(4-0). Summer Recreation Program.
Rec Committee members L. Marchinkoski and K. Shelvey recommend
rehiring three of the employees from last year’s program.
There are 22 families interested so far, and the Selectboard was urged to
make a decision now so parents can make summer plans for their children.
L. Marchinkoski referred to the January minutes of previous Rec meetings,
citing that no concerns were brought to them about the rec program prior to last
month. J. Gilman thanked the Rec
Committee for offering such a great program but firmly believes it the
Selectboard’s responsibility to hire employees and set the salaries. The Rec Committee should devote their time to overseeing recreational
opportunities and facilities. There was discussion concerning the condition of the ball fields and the
lack of volunteers to maintain the fields. The
little league program has always obtained the clay for the fields but can not
afford two loads this year. [B.
Brooks arrived at Tree –
Dog Complaint. The
Selectboard read an email from Church Street
resident Jill
Ryan regarding Ben Morgan’s barking dogs.
Mr. Morgan told the Selectboard that he had removed their bark collars
because he installed an ultra sonic silencer; however, he found that it doesn't
work the best. In the past two
weeks, he sold his loudest "barker" and plans to sell three more dogs.
The Selectboard was satisfied that he's dealing with the problem. Heating Bid Recommendation. J.
Gilman made a motion to accept the bid from GSK in the amount of $35,820.
J. Gilman made an amendment to his motion to accept the bid from New
England Air in the amount of $35,000. Motion
died for lack of a second. C. Angel
made a motion to accept the bid from GSK in the amount of $45,420, and B. Brooks
seconded the motion. Motion failed
(2-2). [C. Angel left the meeting at
Objectionable Noise & Firearms Ordinance.
B. Brooks reported to 2009 Mowing Bids. Eight
mowing bids were received as follows: Rec Field Town Hall 3 Cemeteries P. J. Bushing Landscaping
315
35
760 Gary Norton was awarded the
contract, on a motion made by J. Crowley, and seconded by J. Gilman.
Motion carried (3-0). Julie
asked the Selectboard why Mr. Norton was chosen as he was not the low bidder.
They replied the decision was based on the Rec Committee’s feedback as
to the quality of his work last year. Caterer
License. J.
Gilman made a motion to approve the Caterer license for Blood’s Catering &
Party Rentals Inc. for a wedding reception at the White Rocks Inn on May 24;
motion seconded by J. Crowley. Motion
carried (3-0). Correspondence.
Judicial
Bureau Report for March; March Sheriff Reports; RRPC memo on Transportation
Stimulus Update; Quarterly Statement – Fernfield Farms & Ralph Stafford
Scholarship Accounts; Notice of 2010 Census; and Vermont Municipal Assessor’s
Quarterly Report. Summer Rec
Program.
A. Shelvey told the Selectboard that her children attended last year’s
summer rec and had great interaction with the counselors.
It was pointed out that the existing program goes with the applicants
that the Rec Committee is recommending be hired.
If new employees are hired, then they’ll need to design their own
summer rec program. C. Maniery
talked about last year’s program and the time constraints involved in getting
this year’s program approved. She
added that the applicants have been fingerprinted and had background checks.
40 children are needed each week to cover the salaries.
B. Brooks was willing to make a concession on the salaries as
the income should cover the costs. He
felt it is a great program and there’s no time to put another one together. J. Crowley made a motion
to move into executive session at 8:14 p.m. with J. Barbieri and J. B. Brooks reported that a
settlement was agreed upon today at the mediation regarding Whitmore vs. the
Town of Wallingford
and Thomas and Kimberly Phillips. Bill
Lohsen and Amy Loomis were removed from the lawsuit.
B. Brooks asked for a motion that he be authorized to sign the settlement
agreement in which the Whitmore’s will withdraw their claims against the Town
in both Environmental and Superior Courts. J.
Gilman made the motion and J. Crowley seconded it.
Motion carried (3-0). The meeting adjourned at |
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