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May 3, 2010

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

Visitors:  Joyce Barbieri, Tom Phillips, Diane Baker, Robert Battles, Noreen Booska, and Sandi Switzer  

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

Minutes.  The minutes dated March 19, 2010 were approved on a motion made by F. Bruce and seconded by C. Angel.  Motion carried (4-0).    

Selectboard Orders.  Pay orders were approved in the amount of $20,951.22 on a motion made by F. Bruce and seconded by C. Angel.  Motion carried (4-0).  

Recreation Job Descriptions/Summer Rec Program.  Job descriptions were deferred until all of them have been reviewed by the Recreation Committee.  J. Gilman proposed charging residents $50 per week, instead of $60 and offering scholarships to Wallingford residents on a case-by-case basis.  A reduced rate will be considered by the Selectboard next year as C. Maniery confirmed that the paperwork has already been sent home with the school children.  There was discussion on whether to charge non residents more for field trips, especially since Clarendon’s promise of funds last year never materialized.  Joyce volunteered to look into finding sponsors for field trips and scholarships.  B. Brooks made a motion to ask Principal Morse to place an article in the school newsletter about the summer recreation program scholarship availability.  Motion seconded by F. Bruce.  Motion carried (4-0).  In addition to having the Recreation Committee comment on the proposed job descriptions, they will be asked to provide copies of the registration forms to Joyce.  

D. Baker questioned the hiring procedure for the summer recreation program.  She is interested in serving on the Recreation Committee, which was passed on earlier to the Recreation Committee members.  

Public Comments.  River Street resident Noreen Booska asked the status of the outdoor junk ordinance violation on the Dawson property.  The Town is waiting for the District Court to schedule a hearing.  She also questioned a zoning violation complaint made to the Zoning Administrator and the outdoor burning being done.  Following discussion, it was agreed that all zoning complaints should be submitted in writing so that the proper procedure is followed.  Mrs. Booska suggested that these concerns be considered if/when amendments are made to the “junk” ordinance.  

Recreation Development Committee Requests.  J. Gilman gave an update on the master plan for the pit.  On a motion made by J. Gilman, and seconded by F. Bruce, approval was given to have the road crew: 1) grade the Waldo Lane parking lot; 2) stockpile excess material and/or crushed stone at the park to bridge trail; and 3) move the concrete piles in the pit to the crater.  Motion carried (4-0).  J. Gilman felt this could be accomplished in one day with the loader and dump truck.   

Public Comments.  E. Wallingford resident Bonnie MacPherson came to discuss her driveway, stating that it is eroding because of the ditching done by the road crew.  F. Bruce inspected the site and replied that the drainage was improved last fall through energy dissipaters.  He agreed to look at it again.  

Regulate Use of Town Property.  The Selectboard reviewed the statutes pertaining to the authority to regulate activities on the town’s properties.  The Selectboard agreed to have pedestrian crossing signs installed along Waldo Lane and obtain signs for the rec field, pit and lake stating uses prohibited, on a motion made by J. Gilman, and seconded by C. Angel.  Motion carried (4-0).  Julie will find out if the Town can get the signs made for half the cost.  

Wallingford Pond Road Project.  The three quotes received for hauling gravel to Wallingford Pond Road were reviewed.  This project was made possible through a grant from the U.S. Forest Service.  The Selectboard agreed that the gravel would not be stockpiled because it would create a lengthy project for the road crew.  B. Brooks made a motion to decrease the tonnage in order to keep the costs within the grant amount and earmark $1,000 to income account #4529-GMNF Gravel Reimbursement.  Motion seconded by J. Gilman.  The motion was amended to select Phil Baker as the hauler at $2.95 per ton.  Motion carried (4-0).  F. Bruce will discuss accomplishing the project at the least cost with the road crew.  

Copier Purchase.  The clerk’s 10-year old photocopier died.  After reviewing the two quotes received, B. Brooks made a motion to purchase a Kyocera CS-2050 for $3,515 from Vermont Digital; motion seconded by F. Bruce.  Motion carried (4-0).  The copier will be delivered this week; however, payment will be deferred until July because it was budgeted in FY11.  

Fire District Issue.  B. Brooks reported on his meeting with the Prudential Committee on 4/28.  It was agreed that if the WFD #1 voters want to attempt this merger, they must show their support.  On a motion made by J. Gilman, and seconded by F. Bruce, it was agreed to post the proposed merger agreement on the website asking for comments.  Motion carried (3-1) with B. Brooks voting no.  

Road Commissioner’s Report.  F. Bruce reported that the road crew is drawing gravel and grading roads.  

Correspondence.  Recreation Committee minutes; SLC Discharge Permit draft; Electronic Waste Legislation; Vtrans Sidewalk Curb upgrade; Activity Report; Conservation Commission minutes; and RNRCD Invitation.  

Other Business.  J. Barbieri again requested that the Trustees of Public Funds be invited to explain why they won’t authorize payment of the Fernfield Farms and Ralph Stafford Scholarship investment funds.  She explained that the funds are budgeted as income in FY10 and she is anticipating a cash flow deficit once she pays the school and fire district taxes. B. Brooks agreed to call Dave Ballou and schedule a meeting with him, the Trustees and Joyce. 

The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.

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