Wallingford Selectboard MinutesSelectboard Minutes Index Present: Visitors: Dave Ballou, Joyce Barbieri, Lisa Marchinkoski,
Chris Dinnan, Tom Phillips, Keith Shelvey, Missy Whitmore, Jay Kenlan, and Sandi Switzer Chair
B. Brooks called the meeting to order at Minutes. J. Gilman asked
that the conversation be mentioned regarding the previously approved $5,000 by
the voters in 2004 for use at “the pit” in lieu of the $10,000 article
discussed. F. Bruce made a motion to
approve the minutes dated January 4th, with one addition. The
motion was seconded by J. Gilman. Motion
carried (4-0). J. Crowley abstained. Selectboard Orders. Pay
orders totaling $18,189.69 were approved on a motion made by F. Bruce, and
seconded by C. Angel. Motion
carried (5-0). Property
Tax Prebate. The letter from
Commission of Taxes Westman to Mr. Marquis’ accountant, M. McCormack, was
reviewed, which confirmed that changes to the 2008 grand list had to have been
made by December 30, 2008. B. Brooks
stated that there is nothing the Town can do to correct the 2008 property
values. Lister Dave Ballou informed
the Selectboard that the Marquis’ would have also received a change of notice
from the State, and it is their responsibility to review their tax bill.
He added that the Marquis’ have requested that the property value now
be listed at 100% homestead on the upcoming grand list. Building
Committee Recommendations.
Chair Chris Dinnan requested approval to add R-60 insulation into the
attic, re-enforcing the rafters, air sealing, install a dam to keep insulation
out of soffits, insulate the roof hatch, weather-strip the attic, seal the
existing ventilation, etc. for a maximum cost of $8,100.
The renovations will be paid for by the cell tower income.
Chris also discussed future renovations discussed by the Building
Committee. The Selectboard gave
approval to obtain quotes for their review. Summer
Recreation Program.
L. Marchinkoski, T. Phillips and K. Shelvey distributed one packet of
documents that were requested by the Selectboard, discussed the summer rec
program and reviewed the estimated cost breakdown.
The Recreation Committee plans to work on the proposed coverage for Elfin
Lake
at their next meeting. There was a
lengthy discussion on plans to hire a recreation director this year to run the
program and the lake operations. The
Recreation Committee would like to rehire the same people for the summer rec
program. It was agreed that the
Recreation Committee would bring candidate names to the Selectboard for their
approval. It was pointed out that
the proposed job descriptions have not been approved yet by the Selectboard.
The
Pit.
Tom Phillips discussed his plans for his property on Waldo Lane.
The Selectboard reviewed his
letter and a letter from Ralph Michael PE dated 8/13/07.
Mr. Philips reported that he can’t work on his property without going
on to the Town’s property. He’d
like to drop overburden on to the Town’s property.
Several ideas were discussed on what could be done and how to best
proceed. M. Whitmore pointed out
that this may be premature because the settlement agreement states that Mr.
Phillips must obtain site plan approval before any further development take
places. B. Brooks would like to ask
Bill Burke if the concept makes sense before a plan is created.
It was agreed to possibly hire an engineer to explore all options of
dealing with the slope. B. Brooks
made a motion to send out an invitation to bid; motion seconded by J. Gilman.
Motion carried (4-0). C.
Angel abstained. Town
Warning Approval.
The Board reviewed a draft of the articles with Jay Kenlan.
FY11
Town Budget Approval.
Julie reported that the Town’s 10-year old copier is starting to show
its age. A quick quote for a new
copier would cost approximately $2,900. At
her request, $3,000 was added to #5114 Office Expense budget.
The
Selectboard reviewed GHL President Connie Johnson’s letter that mentioned ways
in which the Library Board will be reducing expenses and increasing income in
order to decrease the deficit by $9,600. In
addition, the Library will be exempt from water and sewer charges, which results
in additional savings of $700. B.
Brooks proposed level funding their contribution request at $32,000, which would
bring their projected deficit to ($8,517). When
asked about the status of having an audit performed, B. Brooks reported he spoke
to D. Klock who believes the type of audit needed is a management style vs.
dollars and cents. J. Barbieri
requested that her comments be entered into the record as follows:
She is dismayed that the Library Board did not address the 13% increase
in salaries, which have increased 33% over the last four years. Joyce
also noted that the library pays for water coolers, which she feels is an
unnecessary expense. B. Brooks will
bring these issues to the attention of the Board and added that he couldn’t
get a clear answer if the Library Director has a signed employment contract. #5325
Paving was increased $5,000 to $25,000 in case the town is awarded a paving
grant. Other changes included:
4517-Recording Fees increased $3,000 to $15,000; 4518-Copier Service
increased $1,000 to $3,000; and 4540-P-Passports decreased $500 to $2,000 at
Joyce’s recommendation. 4527-Fernfield
Farms Income $5,792.20 and 4528-Ralph F. Bruce made a motion to warn a total budget of $820,654.11 and to raise an amount
not to exceed $520,032.40 in property taxes for its general operations for
fiscal year 2011; motion seconded by C. Angel.
Motion carried (5-0). B.
Brooks made a motion to approve the town warning, which was seconded by C.
Angel. Motion carried (5-0). Town
Report Dedication.
At the request of Suzanne Dafni, the Selectboard agreed to dedicate the
town report to the members of the military who are deployed to Quarterly
Financials.
Second quarter financials were reviewed briefly with no significant
variances. Correspondence.
Pike Quarterly Report; Vermont Municipal Assessor Quarterly Report;
Report of Fines collected in December; December reports from Sheriff &
Constable; 1/5 Energy Committee minutes; and letter from Cindy Wade and
Delinquent Tax Collector’s response to Cindy Wade. Julie
announced that Bob Soule has agreed to be the moderator for the February 1st
public hearing. B.
Brooks moved to enter executive session at 8:45 p.m. with J. Barbieri and J.
Sharon present, to discuss personnel. C. Angel seconded the motion.
Motion carried (5-0). The
Selectboard returned from executive session at 9:03 p.m. with no action taken. The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. |
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