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August 2, 2010

Present:  Frank Bruce, Charlie Angel, Joan Crowley, and Julie Sharon  

Visitors:  Lee Perry, Dana Cole-Levesque, and Sandi Switzer  

Vice Chair F. Bruce called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.  

Minutes.  The July 26th minutes were approved on a motion made by C. Angel, and seconded by J. Crowley.  Motion carried (3-0).  The July 19^th minutes were approved on a motion made by J. Crowley, and seconded by C. C. Angel.  Motion carried (3-0)..

Selectboard Orders.  King Cutter’s mowing bill for $1,060 was added to the pay orders.  J. Crowley made a motion to approve the pay orders totaling $6,996.75.  F. Bruce seconded the motion.  Motion carried (3-0). 

Tax Sale Report.  Delinquent Tax Collector Lee Perry reported that 23 properties totaling $49,560.84 (principal only) qualify for tax sale according to his delinquent tax policy.  10 accounts will be sent to Attorney K. O’Toole immediately with the remaining being sent next month.  Mr. Perry will return to a Selectboard meeting to seek approval for the town to bid for the properties. He reported that over $200,000 (principal) in delinquent taxes were turned over to him in April and the principal balance is now under $100,000.  

Public Comment.  New RSSU Superintendent Dana Cole-Levesque came to introduce himself to the Selectboard.  He replaced Walter Goetz who retired June 30^th.  

Outdoor Storage of Junk Violation Status.  The Selectboard reviewed Mrs. Dawson’s response to getting the property cleaned up on River Street.  Copies will be sent to the neighbors asking for their acceptance of her letter.  

Town Garage Underground Storage Tank Report.  The Selectboard were agreeable to sending Julie’s proposed letter to the State in regards to the inspection report on the underground storage tank.  

Key Request.  Julie requested a key to Town Hall be given to the Wallingford Historical Society president for upstairs access.  She also asked that a key be given to the Planning Commission Chair until a Zoning Administrator has been hired.  Approval was given on a motion made by F. Bruce and seconded by J. Crowley.  Motion carried (3-0).  

Letters of Resignation.  On a motion made by J. Crowley and seconded by F. Bruce, Chris Schmelzenbach’s resignation as Zoning Administrator, effective August 3^rd, was accepted.  Motion carried (3-0).  Mr. Schmelzenbach accepted a full-time position with an engineering firm.  Tim Chila has resigned from both the Conservation Commission and Recreation Development Committee due to family issues.  Mr. Chila also sent notification that Tony Esposito and Ed Safford resigned from the Energy Committee.  

Road Commissioner’s Report.  The grader is still in for repair as it was leaking hydraulic oil.  The project on Wallingford Pond Road is still moving along slowly.  

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

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