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December 7, 2009

Present:  Bill Brooks, Charlie Angel, Frank Bruce, Joshua Gilman, and Julie Sharon  

Visitors: Joyce Barbieri, Stephen Benard, Kathy Upton, Tim Chila, Jim Marquis, Tom Phillips, and Sandi Switzer  

Chair B. Brooks called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.    

Minutes.  A motion was made by B. Brooks to approve the November 16, 2009 minutes. The motion was seconded by C. Angel.  Motion carried (2-0).  [J. Gilman arrived at 6:31 p.m.]   

Selectboard Orders.  F. Bruce made a motion to approve the pay orders totaling $9,490.44.  C. Angel seconded the motion.  Motion carried (4-0).   

FY11 Proposed Public Safety Budget.  Sheriff Stephen Benard informed the Selectboard that he will not be increasing the patrol and cruiser rates for next year.  A windfall from a large amount of traffic work this summer means the rates will remain the same for his customers.  He gave a recap of the activity over the last year.  Deputy Jeff Stephenson will be organizing Neighborhood Watch programs for each town.  He will also be updating their web site so that at some point, we will be able to access reports pertaining to Wallingford sheriff activities.  On a motion made by C. Angel, and seconded by F. Bruce, 5406-Special Officers was budgeted at $17,000.  Motion carried (4-0).  Sheriff Benard encouraged the Selectboard to participate in the ride-along program.  

FY11 Energy Committee Proposed Budget.  Chair Tim Chila proposed a $500 budget for incidentals, i.e. promotional items, light bulbs and small expenses.  After further discussion, B. Brooks made a motion to approve a budget of $500; motion seconded by J. Gilman.  Motion carried (4-0).  

Public Comments.  Jim Marquis explained that he did not receive a property tax prebate in 2009 because he did not notice that the percentage for business use on the property was wrong on his 2008 tax bill.  He read the letter that Lister Dave Ballou wrote to the Commissioner of Taxes on 10/3 and gave a copy of the letter sent by his accountant to the Selectboard as well.  Mr. Marquis requested that his April 2010 payment be adjusted by $1,000-1,200.  J. Barbieri added that the State, not the Town, calculates the prebate amount using information from the taxpayer's tax return.  B. Brooks replied that the issue will be researched.

FY11 Proposed Recreation Budget.  J. Gilman gave a recap of the Recreation Committee meeting he attended last week.  The Selectboard reviewed a partial budget from the Recreation Committee.  There was a lengthy discussion about the summer recreation program, additional programs that could be offered, fees for non residents, salaries, the Committee’s proposed responsibilities, creating the part-time recreation director position, etc.  Their input will be sought on the proposed Committee responsibilities document that was reviewed and the remaining budget figures.  It was unanimously agreed that the facilities and programs are better than ever.  There was discussion on the potential development of the pit.  Capital improvements already approved by the Selectboard were reviewed.  It was agreed that job descriptions for all summer positions must be created.  

Proposed Notice of Violation.  After verification with the Sheriff on the number of unregistered vehicles, the Selectboard signed a Notice of Violation to Kenneth and Diana Generess for their property at 117 Prospect Street, under Title 4: Health and Welfare Ordinance, Chapter 7: Regulating Outdoor Storage of Junk and Junk Vehicles, on a motion made by C. Angel and seconded by F. Bruce.  Motion carried (4-0).    

FY11 Proposed Transfer Station Budget.    B. Brooks spoke with Stearns Stewart who confirmed that any expansion at the Transfer Station would not affect the cement pads that he wants for the RV containers.  Following further discussion, it was agreed to budget $93,500 for the Transfer Station (5150) to include the cement pads for $1,700 and a port-o-potty at $600.   

FY11 Proposed Public Safety Budget.  The Selectboard unanimously agreed to the following budgets:  5402-First Constable Expenses $3,250 and 5408-Animal Control Officer $250.   

Foley Services Contract.  F. Bruce made a motion to authorize Julie to sign a three-year contract, with a 3% price increase after two years; motion seconded by B. Brooks.  Motion carried (4-0).  

Other Business.  Julie reported on the special announcement made 11/23 by the Vermont Dept. of Public Service that there is $4.8 million funding available for Vermont towns through the Energy Efficiency Grant Program.  The preliminary application deadline is tomorrow and preliminary decisions will be known by year end.  Final applications for selected applicants are due 2/23.  Ralph Nimtz and Bert Jones assisted in the application completion, which requested funding for an energy audit, insulation, insulated shades, weather stripping and asbestos containment.  

J. Gilman reported that the Fire Department received their new truck yesterday and it should be in service later this week.

F. Bruce reported on the culvert installation on Prospect Street.  

C. Angel announced that he will be resigning as the Town’s Rutland County Solid Waste District representative in March.  

Correspondence.  10/26 & 11/23 Conservation Commission minutes, 11/10 & 12/1 Energy Committee minutes, and 11/12 Recreation Development Committee minutes.  

The meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.

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