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June 7, 2010

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

Visitors:  Martin Rabtoy, Joyce Barbieri, John West, Keith Shelvey, Kim Maniery, Cheryl Maniery, and Sandi Switzer  

Chair B. Brooks called the public hearing to order at 6:30 p.m. and read the public hearing notice, which was to receive comment on and to consider extending the Interim Bylaw on Flood Hazard Area Regulations.  The word “commercial” was replaced with “nonresidential” to make sure that all uses in the districts underlying the flood zone are covered by the regulations, not just residential and commercial uses.  If this isn’t done, the State will not recommend to FEMA that Wallingford remain in the program.  There was no public comment and the hearing ended at 6:35 p.m.  

Chair B. Brooks called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.  

Minutes.  The May 17th minutes were approved on a motion made by B. Brooks, and seconded by F. Bruce.  Motion carried (5-0)..

Selectboard Orders.  Pay orders totaling $28,324.01 were approved on a motion made by F. Bruce, and seconded by C. Angel.  Motion carried (5-0).  J. Crowley questioned YTD expenses vs. budget for Nelson Tift and the Rutland County Sheriff.  

Road Concerns.  East Wallingford resident Martin Rabtoy spoke to the Selectboard about his concerns with the gravel roads, stating they are in the worst condition he has seen in over 35 years living there.  He cited examples where he thought the town was wasting money and offered ways to improve the roads.  Mr. Rabtoy urged the Selectboard to consider hiring a third man as well.  He also added that the road crew does a very good job with what they know and what they have as resources.  The Selectboard appreciated his input and responded that this has been discussed in the past and they hope to increase the budget when the economy recovers.  

Summer Recreation Program Update.  Summer Recreation Director Kim Maniery reported that 44 children have registered for the program, with 24 from Wallingford,15 from Clarendon, four from Tinmouth, and one from Shrewsbury.  There will be a 10-12:1 ratio per counselor as approximately 25-30 are attending each week at this point.  A parent’s meeting to meet the counselors will be held June 20^th.  Field trips are planned to Hillbilly Golf, VINS, Bromley, Waterslide and Echo Lake.  Clarendon recently donated $392 to the Town for one of last year’s trips and promised to donate again this summer.  There was discussion about the five scholarships (one-week each) being offered to any Wallingford child whose family is unable to afford the weekly registration fee that was approved by the Selectboard.  

Rutland Co. Sheriff Contract.  Sheriff Benard reviewed the proposed contract for FY11, noting that the hourly rate will remain the same again next year and that holidays will no longer be at a higher rate other than Christmas.  He discussed coverage hours and reported the sharing of services with Clarendon is working well. An open house featuring their web site will be held in July.  Plans are in the works to offer animal control services at a reduce rate.  F. Bruce moved to approve the contract; motion seconded by C. Angel.  Motion carried (5-0). 

Executive Session.  Kim Maniery asked to go into executive session to discuss a personnel issue.  F. Bruce made a motion to move into executive session at 7:12 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue with Kim Maniery; motion seconded by C. Angel.  (Motion carried 5-0).  The Selectboard came out of executive session at 7:30 p.m.  No action was taken.  

Elfin Lake Request for Use by School.  Barb Nauton and Carrie Valente requested approval to visit the lake on June 8^th and 11^th and have hired lifeguards as the lake does not open until June 19^th.  F. Bruce made a motion to approve this request, allowing for a rain date; motion seconded by J. Crowley.  Motion carried (5-0).  

Extension of Interim Bylaw.    B. Brooks made a motion to extend the Interim Bylaw for Flood Hazard Area Regulations; motion seconded by F. Bruce.  Motion carried (5-0).  

Unlicensed Dogs.  The Selectboard reviewed a proposed letter and a list of 20 unlicensed dogs.  The Selectboard unanimously approved sending the letter to the dog owners.  

Caterer Permit.  J. Gilman made a motion to approve the caterer permit for Noel’s for a June 19^th wedding at the Wallingford Lodge.  Motion seconded by J. Crowley.  Motion carried (5-0).  

Forest Service Grant Modification.  A motion was made by F. Bruce for authorization to sign a modification agreement to the Forest Service for a change in funding to add $1,000 for the 2010 maintenance of roads.  The motion was seconded by J. Gilman.  Motion carried (5-0).  

Fire District.  The Selectboard reviewed the Prudential Committee’s response to their memorandum dated 3/23 concerning the fire protection budget and equipment grant via their 5/12 meeting minutes.  There was discussion on the proposed merger.  The Selectboard agreed that the Prudential Committee’s willingness to look into allowing all fire protection taxpayers the right to vote on issues is a good step in the right direction, although a merger down the road may be the best solution.  J. Gilman recommended someone in town should circulate a petition based on overwhelming support of the merger expressed at the February 1^st public hearing.  

Road Commissioner’s Report.  F. Bruce reported that the Phil Baker is drawing gravel to stockpile for the Wallingford Pond Road project.  J. Gilman reported that the road crew did a great job at the pit.  The backhoe needs repair and should be fixed this week.  

Other Business/Announcements.  Julie reported that Adrian Eisler, the town liaison on the Gilbert Hart Library’s Board of Trustees, has resigned and that Bonnie Gainer has expressed interest in serving on the board.  F. Bruce made a motion to appoint Bonnie Gainer to the Board of Trustees; motion seconded by C. Angel.  Motion carried (5-0).  J. Barbieri mentioned that Bonnie would be willing to give a report to the Selectboard on a regular basis.  

Julie announced that the town will soon to be in need of an Emergency Management Coordinator, as Hillary Reynolds will be moving out of Wallingford.  A volunteer will be sought at the fire department and rescue squad.  

J. Barbieri asked why the Trustees of Public Funds didn’t meet tonight to discuss their reasons for not releasing the investment funds in the amount of $5,792.20 from Fernfield Farms and $4,259.51 from Ralph Stafford for $4,259.51 that are budgeted as income (but still unpaid) in this fiscal year.  She argued that the bottom line is that investment funds were last received in February 2009, and the town has a right to receive that money in this fiscal year.  B. Brooks thought that Dave Ballou planned to hold an official meeting soon.  Joyce demanded that the town receive the money before June 30^th.   

The Town received word that they were not selected to receive a trail grant for the pit through the VT Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation.  

Correspondence.  5/10 Planning Commission minutes; Green Up Day results; May Reports – Sheriff & Constable; Legislator Report; Delinquent Tax Collector Report; American Legion Newsletter; Judicial Bureau Report; and RRPC Proposed FY’11 Budget.  

J. Gilman made a motion to move into executive session at 8:17 p.m. to discuss employment; motion seconded by J. Crowley.  (Motion carried 5-0).  The Selectboard came out of executive session at 8:24 p.m.   J. Crowley made a motion to hire, upon the recommendation of Recreation Committee members, Victoria Thompson as a lifeguard at $10 per hour, Haley Cotrupi, Abby Keegan, Julia Huessy and Jenny Holler as concession workers at $8.06 per hour.  Motion carried (5-0).   

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.

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