Wallingford Selectboard Minutes
Selectboard Minutes Index Present:
Bill Brooks, Nelson Tift, Joshua Gilman, and Rose Regula Others Present:
Julie Sharon, Joyce Barbieri, Paula Baker, Jane Quigley, Robert
McClallen, and Sandy Switzer Chair B. Brooks called the
Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Minutes.
The minutes of the June 20th meeting were approved with one
sentence change, on a motion made by J. Gilman and seconded by Selectboard Orders.
J. Gilman made a motion to approve the pay orders
totaling $18,428.49, which was seconded by R. Regula.
Motion carried (4-0). Quigley
Dog Proposal. The
Selectboard discussed the report issued by Myrna Milani, BS, DVM regarding Jane
Quigley's dog, Arlo in regards to her consultation process, recommended
treatment protocol, and prognosis for the dog following eight weeks of
treatment. N. Tift pointed out that
Arlo is not just a Wallingford
problem. In his capacity at
Constable of Mendon, he distributed a report he took on July 3rd, from a man who
alleged was bitten by the Quigley dog while jogging in Mendon sometime in May.
Both Ms. Quigley and Ms. Baker refuted the report. They
also reviewed Nelson Jaquay's letter dated July 1st, which outlined his
conditions for vacating the order as follows:
installing a fenced-in dog yard; Arlo will be leashed and muzzled when
not in the home or fenced-in dog yard; and the owners cannot appeal any future
order if the Arlo bites another person. Attorney
McClallen explained that the dog will wear a gentle leader head collar, not a
muzzle. Both women agreed that if
the doctor agrees that the dogs are not trainable after the eight-week period,
they will be euthanized. B. Brooks
pointed out that the Selectboard voted to stay the order at the last meeting,
and he would like to leave as is until the doctor's report is received, or if
Arlo bites another person. J.
Quigley stated that she is looking into getting a fence attached to the house.
J. Gilman felt it was a mistake to amend the original order, but at the
same time, it is unfair to the owners not to reconsider this proposal.
R. Regula was not 100% satisfied with the doctor's report. Attorney
McClallen pointed out that the Town's ordinance wasn't complied with because per
the ordinance, the person bitten has to require medical attention.
If the original order is reinstated, his clients plan to appeal. His
clients wish to avoid further legal costs and have taken the responsibility to
hire a qualified trainer. He stated
that Mr. and Mrs. Jaquith are comfortable after speaking with Dr. Milani.
N. Tift wants the original order reinstated adding that the owners should
have reacted years ago. N.
Tift made a motion to reinstate the original order; R. Regula seconded the
motion. The motion failed due to a
(2-2) vote. J.
Gilman wished to vacate the original order and incorporate the conditions by Mr.
Jaquay, especially confining Arlo indoors or leashing and muzzling him when he
is outdoors. The Selectboard's
actions at the June 20th meeting will remain in place.
Dept.
of Taxes Agreement. The
State of Vermont
Dept. of Taxes Letter of Agreement for Computer Appraisal Services requires a
signed agreement for a one-year license. B. Brooks moved to approve this
agreement, which was seconded by N. Tift. Motion carried (4-0). Planning Commission Resignation. Because
he is moving away from Wallingford, the Selectboard unanimously agreed to accept Ben Clark’s resignation from
the Planning Commission. Year-End Financials/Tax Anticipation Loan.
Year-end financials were reviewed by Joyce Barbieri who reported an
ending cash balance of -$1,605.38. This
is good news given the long winter that came into play during the past year.
However, delinquent taxes currently exceed $117,000 so she is borrowing from the
reappraisal fund to help her through until tax payments start coming in during
August. Together with the
reappraisal funds and the highway money expected next month, no tax anticipation
loan will be necessary. Results of
the grievance hearings held June 28th were discussed.
The Selectboard will set the town tax rate at their next meeting so that
the tax bills can be printed and mailed ASAP.
Creek
Request for Architectural Services for Town Garage.
A draft was reviewed by the Selectboard.
J. Gilman made additions to include requesting the cost for each option
(rehab vs. new), and the reports from VLCT, the energy audit, and scope prepared
by Jay White will be mailed along with the request.
J. Gilman made a motion to mail out the requests with the changes noted
and a due date of August 31st, which was seconded by B. Brooks.
Motion carried (4-0). Other Business. Julie
reported that Mark Youngstrom from Otter Creek Engineering stopped in today to
report that his company will be working with the South Wallingford Water Company
to replace the water line along B. Brooks moved to enter
executive session at 8:00 p.m. with J. Sharon and J. Barbieri present, to
discuss a legal issue and a contract. J.
Gilman seconded the motion. Motion
carried (4-0). The Selectboard
returned from executive session at 8:58 p.m. Act 250 Land Use Permit Violation
Proposal. The Selectboard
approved Attorney John Liccardi's proposed letter to Natural Resources Board
General Counsel John Hasen regarding the Town’s violation of the Act 250 Land
Use Permit relating to the operation of the former gravel pit on There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m. |
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