Wallingford Selectboard Minutes
Selectboard Minutes Index Present:
Bill Brooks, Nelson Tift, Frank Bruce, Rose Regula, and Josh Gilman Others Present:
Julie Sharon, Charlie Angel, Jay White, Ken Welch, and Sandy Switzer Chair B. Brooks called the
Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Minutes.
The minutes of July 18th were approved on a motion made by F. Bruce and
seconded by N. Tift. Motion carried
(4-0). J. Gilman abstained. Selectboard Orders.
$516.34 for Mason’s Property for mowing was
added to the pay order. F. Bruce made a motion to approve the pay orders, with
the one addition, totaling $6,128.76, which was seconded by N. Tift.
Motion carried (5-0). Town Energy Plan.
Energy Committee Co-chairs Ken Welch and Jay White requested permission
to be appointed as Energy Coordinators in order to develop an energy plan that
will be independent of the Town Plan. They
already met with the Planning Commission who gave them their blessing.
Ken explained the accomplishments of the Energy Committee to date.
Following some discussion, J. Gilman made a motion to appoint Ken Welch
and Jay White as Co-Energy Coordinators for a one-year term.
Motion seconded by F. Bruce. Motion
carried (5-0). Proposed Pooper Scooper Ordinance.
Charlie Angel reviewed his proposal to amend the Town’s dog ordinance
to include warnings and fines for not removing dog waste on public or private
property. He recommended a warning
the first time, a $50 for the second offense, $100 for the third offense and
transfer of the dog by the constable to the Humane Society for four or more
offenses. Julie was asked to see if
other towns have these regulations. B. Brooks moved to enter executive session at 6:47 p.m. with J. Sharon
and P. Hathaway present, to discuss a salary issue.
F. Bruce seconded the motion. Motion
carried (5-0). The Selectboard
returned from executive session at 6:56 p.m. At
the request of Peter Hathaway, he will be paid a base salary instead of an
hourly rate. Peter will have posted office hours at least one night per week;
however, he can be contacted at any time through his personal email and cell
phone. This information will be
posted on the town’s website. Peter
feels that this new arrangement will allow him more flexibility to provide
better service when not in the office. His
performance will be reviewed towards the end of this year to see how it is
working out. B. Brooks made a motion
to make a change to the Zoning Administrator’s salary so that he will receive
his remaining salary budget in even weekly paychecks over the course of the year
starting with the next pay period. Motion
seconded by J. Gilman. Motion
carried (5-0). Town Hall Use Request.
On a motion made by J. Gilman, and seconded by F. Bruce, permission was
given to the Gilbert Hart Library to use the upstairs for a theatre performance
on Saturday afternoon, August 6th.
Motion carried (5-0). Development Review Board Appointment.
Carol Ann Martin wrote to the Selectboard that she’s interested in serving on
the Development Review Board. B. Brooks would like to appoint her to the
Planning Commission, which has a greater need for members. However, J.
Gilman recommended appointing her to the DRB and to inquire if she wants to
serve on the Planning Commission, which was made as a motion by F. Bruce and
seconded by J. Gilman. Motion carried (3-2). R. Regula and N. Tift
voted no. Appointment of Special Officer.
As a follow up to the last meeting regarding this topic, N. Tift reported that
Jerry Tift passed the course last week and is awaiting the agreement from the
Vermont State Police. Therefore, no appointment of a special officer was
necessary. Penalties for Late Filed Historic Preservation Grant. Julie
asked if the Town should apply for a 50/50 matching grant through the Vermont
Division for Historic Preservation for painting the clock tower and for the
possible purchase of energy efficient shades.
The application deadline is October 3rd.
Following some discussion, she was directed to present a grant
application to the Selectboard with the figures.
The matching funds could be budgeted in the next fiscal budget.
Creek Other Business.
F. Bruce recommended that the Town seek three bids before purchasing new
tires for the grader, and that they should be steel-belted tires.
$7,500 is budgeted for six tires. He
suggested seeking quotes from at least Ray Beane, Adirondack
and Pete’s Tire Barn. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m. |
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