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February 15, 2010

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

Visitors: Lisa Marchinkoski, Fred Thurlow, Joyce Barbieri, Nick Strom-Olsen, Keith Shelvey and Sandi Switzer  

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

Minutes.  F. Bruce made a motion to approve the minutes dated February 1st; motion was seconded by C. Angel.  Motion carried (5-0).    

Selectboard Orders.  Pay orders totaling $18,556.22 were approved on a motion made by F. Bruce, and seconded by C. Angel.  Motion carried (5-0).     

1st Congregational Church of Wallingford.  Fred Thurlow and Nick Strom-Olsen reported on fundraising efforts to repair the church steeple.  The $120,000 project cost will hopefully be paid for by grants and contributions. Mr. Strom-Olsen explained that only certain entities, such as a municipality, can apply for project support for a religious institution through the Vermont Community Foundation.  Therefore, he requested that the Town be the fiscal sponsor on a $15,000 grant application, with no financial obligation from the Town.  C. Angel asked whether this would jeopardize the town’s chance for a grant opportunity in future years.  Mr. Strom-Olsen will follow up on this; otherwise, the Selectboard was agreeable to this request.  

Summer Recreation.  Lisa Marchinkoski and Keith Shelvey distributed a draft recreation manual containing job descriptions, duties, rules, etc. for both the summer recreation program and Elfin Lake.  Discussion took place concerning employee salaries, program fees for residents and non-residents, field trips, availability of scholarships, etc.  The Selectboard decided that positions will be advertised with starting salaries as follows:  director $12; counselor (lifeguard certification preferred) $10; and lifeguard $10 on a motion made by J. Gilman and seconded by C. Angel.  Motion carried (5-0).  It was agreed that salaries may be adjusted based on experience.    

On behalf of Dog Warden Ben Morgan, K. Shelvey requested permission to post signs at the recreational field stating that “dogs must be leashed”, pursuant to the Town’s ordinance and to “please clean up after your pet”.  He said that signs will be hung at both fields at no cost to the Town.  This request was approved on a motion made by C. Angel and seconded by J. Crowley.  Motion carried (5-0).  

Town Garage Improvements.  The Selectboard agreed to spend up to $1,000 for electrical and furnace work after reviewing VLCT’s recommendations for the Town Garage.  Julie will obtain quotes on these three projects.  Approval was also given to hire Steve Spatz to conduct an energy audit of the garage at a cost of $450.  Motions were made for these approvals by B. Brooks, and seconded by J. Crowley.  Motion carried (5-0).  Plans to fix and/or replace garage doors may be delayed until the new fiscal year.  

Security Policy.  Pursuant to the Security Policy adopted in February 2004, the Selectboard reviewed and unanimously approved the list of all persons who have keys to Town Hall. 

J. Crowley asked permission to loan a key each week thru April 15th to Ginette Turgeon so that she can prepare tax returns through the AARP program at the Town Hall.  F. Bruce made a motion to approve this request; motion was seconded by J. Crowley.  Motion carried (5-0). 

VTrans Annual Financial Plan – Town Highways.  The Selectboard signed the Annual Financial plan that was prepared by Julie, as required by VTrans annually, on a motion made by B. Brooks, and seconded by C. Angel.  Motion carried (5-0).  

Fire Protection Meeting.  Following the February 1st hearing on fire protection where it was public opinion for the Town to pursue taking over the entire Fire District #1, B. Brooks recommended that the next step would be to talk with the Prudential Committee about organizing a sub-committee to discuss a plan of action.  He also agreed to contact Attorney Kupferer to see what needs to be accomplished next.  

Other Business.  J. Gilman requested approval to attend VLCT’s Selectboard Institute program on March 27th at a cost of $55.  F. Bruce made a motion to approve this request; motion seconded by J. Crowley.  Motion carried (5-0).  

AT&T plans to remove three existing antennas with six new antennas in the clock tower at Town Hall.  

Correspondence.  2/2 Energy Committee minutes; Constable Activity Reports; Zoning Administrator Report; and Sheriff Activity Reports.  

The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

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