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June 18, 2007

Present:  Bill Lohsen, Charlie Angel, Gene Gilman, Frank Bruce, and Julie Sharon

Visitors:  Joyce Barbieri, Tom and Kim Phillips, Dennis Smith, Ian Akin, Ben Morgan, Lisa Marchinkowski, Jill Ryan, Lisa Charbonneau, Molly Wasserman, Paul and Dana Zawaki, and Sandi Switzer  

Chair B. Lohsen opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.  

Minutes.  G. Gilman made a motion to approve the minutes of June 4^th, which was seconded by F. Bruce.  Motion carried (4-0).  

Selectboard Orders.  Pay orders for $54,054.84 were discussed and approved on a motion made by G. Gilman and seconded by F. Bruce.  Motion carried (4-0).  

Public Comments.  Ben Morgan and Lisa Marchinkowski attended the meeting to report that as interested parties in the court proceedings against the Berniers, that they weren’t notified of the settlement proposed by the Town.  They asked who would monitor the property if the case gets settled.  B. Lohsen reviewed the violations of the zoning permit.  Molly Wasserman asked what the property should look like once the property is in full compliance.  There was a lengthy discussion on the conditions of the permit. 

Elfin Lake “Old” Dock.  The Prudential Committee has declined the donation of the old dock from the public beach. 

Boy’s Camp Road .  The Prudential Committee asked that two loads of gravel be added to the Boy’s Camp Road at their expense.  However, both F. Bruce and B. Lohsen agreed that the road needs much more than two loads.  Following some discussion, they agreed to have the road crew use the black shale at the pit for the base and top it with two loads of gravel.

Public Comments.  Ian Akin reported that since he could not find an insurance carrier to provide coverage for his camp being held at Elfin Lake in the afternoons, the camp will end at noon each day.  The parents have given Ian permission to walk the kids to the lake following their lunch.  Each child will pay the daily rate.  Mr. Akin also stated that his insurance company never heard of this requirement.  B. Lohsen explained that this type of function is normally sanctioned by another entity like a school.  There was further discussion concerning the Rec Committee’s policy on group rates, employee wages, job descriptions, etc.  It was suggested that the lifeguards wear shirts so they are readily identifiable.   These issues will be discussed further at tomorrow’s Rec Committee meeting.

Sheriff’s Contract.  F. Bruce made a motion to sign the contract for the period 7/1/07-6/30/08; the motion was seconded by B. Lohsen.  Motion carried (4-0).  

Stafford/Smith Scholarship Recipients.  The following students were awarded Stafford Scholarships in the amount of $431.07 each:  Jennifer Brown, Melissa Burnham, Scott Cole, Lisa Fredette, Erika Gaura, Nicole Munson, Elizabeth Pels, Kristin Perry, Katherine Rogstad, Matthew Sharon , and James Taggart.  The following students were awarded Smith Scholarships in the amount of $333.33 each:  Chris Ahlers, Meagan Burnham, and Kristi Gilman.  These three students were awarded less because they did not have all the required documentation or did not fully complete their applications.  

Transportation Planning Needs Survey.  The Selectboard completed a survey from Rutland Region Transportation Council.  

Vendor Permit.  Approval was given to Glynn Baker for his lunch wagon to be located at Charlie Gauthier’s on Route 7 South, on a motion made by F. Bruce, and seconded by B. Lohsen.  Motion carried (4-0).  

July Meeting(s).  The Selectboard agreed by consensus to hold just one meeting next month on July 16^th.   

Road Commissioner’s Report.  F. Bruce reported that water is running into neighbor’s backyards, which is believed to be caused by the new home built by Mr. Csizmesia on Meacham Street .  The Selectboard agreed by consensus, that as long as Mr. Csizmesia and/or other residents pay for a new culvert, the Town will install it so that it carries the water to the manhole. 

Correspondence.  5/14 Planning Committee minutes; Final Recertification for Transfer Station; May Sheriff Activity Reports; and a thank-you note from Curtis Conover.   FEMA has provided their Preliminary Flood Insurance Studies and Rate Maps for Rutland County .  In the near future, FEMA will hold a public meeting to present their findings and solicit comments.

Public Comments.  Dennis Smith and Lisa Charbonneau informed the Selectboard that some members of the Planning Commission would not let the new Zoning Administrator tape the meeting on June 11^th.  Mr. Smith was also upset that they tabled his zoning permit.  He has to prove that the north building was approved for commercial use.  The Planning Commission also asked for Ms. Charbonneau’s resume before she can be considered to fill a vacancy on the Board.  She believes this criterion was never required of any other applicants.

Other Business/ Ann ouncements.  The preliminary results of the 2007 reappraisal were mailed to property owners last week.  Joyce asked that the Rutland Herald write an article urging owners to come in next week during the open house and review their property information for accuracy.  This may alleviate unnecessary grievance hearings for some. 

Fines collected in May totaled $698.50 with 98% of the tickets issued by Constable Tift.

The McClafferty’s reported that Main Street businesses have been the victims of signs being stolen.  This information was passed on to the Sheriff’s Department.

Projected Year End Results.  Preliminary year-end results were discussed.  Joyce reported that she is barely able to pay the bills.  Fortunately for the Town, the Vt. Dept. of Taxes will be sending the prebate/rebate/refund monies directly to the Town on July 2^nd.  She is antici pat ing receiving approximately $15,000 in delinquent tax payments by month end. 

Public Comments.  Tom Phillips announced that he has obtained approximately 300 signatures on the petition in support of the reclamation of the gravel pit.  He discussed the recent letter to the editor regarding the gravel pit.  Mr. Phillips had initially planned to break even on this project and felt he was being generous in donating the land to the Town plus $50,000.  He feels a quick calculation of bringing in fill to reclaim the pit would cost the taxpayers thousands of dollars.  Joyce asked if they could dynamite the hill to level it.  Mr. Phillips approached the Selectboard about hiring an attorney for the next Act 250 hearing.  However, the Selectboard has stated from the beginning that they could not help financially with the application.  

B. Lohsen made a motion to move into executive session at 8:53 p.m. to discuss performance evaluations and personnel matters; motion seconded by C. Angel.  (Motion carried 4-0). The Selectboard came out of executive session at 9:18 p.m.   The following salary increases will become effective July 1^st on a motion made by B. Lohsen, and seconded by F. Bruce:   Joyce Barbieri 5%; Julie Sharon 5%; Charlie Woods 5%; and John Squier 5%.  Motion carried (4-0).  F. Bruce made a motion for the following salary increases to become effective July 1^st:  Dan Hogan 3%; Stearns Stewart 3% and James Regula 3%; motion seconded by C. Angel.  Motion carried (4-0).  

G. Gilman made a motion to send a letter to each Planning Commission member stating that all Planning Commission meetings are to be taped and if they object, they should submit their letter of resignation.  If they still object but don’t resign, they will be removed.  Motion seconded by C. Angel.  Motion carried (4-0).  

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