Wallingford Selectboard MinutesSelectboard Minutes Index October 19, 2009 Present: Bill
Brooks, Charlie Angel, Joan Crowley, Joshua Gilman, Frank Bruce, and Julie
Sharon Visitors: Diane Cooney, Robert Pusilo, Joyce Barbieri,
Christine Bannerman, Robert Battles, Peter Cooney, Tom Phillips, Rose Regula,
Jim Regula, Lee Perry, Melissa Whitmore, Charlie Gauthier, and Sandi Switzer Chair B. Brooks called the meeting to order at Minutes.
B. Brooks pointed out that the new Energy Committee will consist of five
members, not four as noted in the minutes. J.
Crowley made a motion to approve the minutes
dated October 5th with one correction, which was seconded by C.
Angel. Motion carried (4-0)
with F. Bruce abstaining. Selectboard Orders. The
pay orders of $16,830.77 were approved on a motion made by J. Gilman and
seconded by J. Crowley. Motion
carried (5-0). Wallingford
Historical Society. It
was made clear there is an existing agreement in place with the WHS, not a
lease, valid through 12/31/13.
B. Brooks explained that he found there was never a formal vote taken by
the Selectboard after listening to some tapes of the Selectboard and Building
Committee meetings. WHS President
Chris Bannerman wrote a letter to the Selectboard requesting a lease for their
designated space for a term of as long as the Society exists.
Mr. Brooks felt it made sense for WHS to be housed upstairs and following
further discussion, F. Bruce made a motion to approve a lease so that the WHS,
as well as the Wallingford Alumni Association, have a permanent home at the Town
Hall as long as the Society exists. Motion
seconded by C. Angel. J. Gilman
asked that the Building Committee oversee the usage of the space.
Motion carried (4-1); J. Gilman opposed.
Tax Sale
Policy.
Since the DTC has to obtain Selectboard authorization to hire an
attorney for assistance with tax sales, the Selectboard asked Lee Perry to
revise his policy in order to speed up the tax sales process.
Mr. Perry reviewed his policy that would shorten the timeframe from 24
months to 90 days after the April due date, excluding those that have an agreed
upon payment schedule. Mr. Perry
promised to forward an updated report of delinquent taxes to the Selectboard. The Selectboard will review the policy at the next meeting.
Green Hill Lane
Speed
Complaint. As
a follow up to the speeding complaint heard last month, a Rutland County Sheriff
spoke to the parents of the alleged speeder.
The neighbor has seen an improvement and is satisfied the matter has been
resolved. Public Comments.
Residents Robert Pusilo, Rose and Jim Regula, and Robert Gaiotti made a
complaint to the Selectboard about the junk and possible unregistered
vehicles/trailers stored on property owned by Clifford and Marlene Dawson on
River Street that are visible from the road and the neighbors’ properties.
Photographs of the Dawson
property were provided to the Selectboard.
The neighbors take pride in their properties and feel that the
Dawson
property looks like a junkyard although it is not permitted as one.
A health concern was brought up about burning that is taking place in an
outside container. Messrs. Pusilo
and Gaiotti brought up other issues, including a right of way and trees, which
do not fall under the Town’s responsibility.
Following further discussion, a motion was made by J. Gilman, and
seconded by B. Brooks, to request that the Sheriff inspect the vehicles for
valid registrations before a notice of violation is issued.
Motion carried (5-0).
Wallingford
Rotary Club Coin Drop Request.
On behalf of the Rotary Club, Charlie Gauthier requested permission to
hold a coin drop on The Pit. Tom Phillips reported that he is about done with his permitted activities on Waldo Lane and has 6,000-10,000 yards of overburden that he would like to donate to the Town to be put around the wellhead. However, supposedly no overburden can be brought in until the reclamation plan is in place per Bill Burke. B. Brooks indicated that the
Selectboard has to develop a reclamation plan and feels there are three options:
1) Purchase the property from Mr. Phillips and push the gravel down the
hill; 2) Purchase a quantity of material from Mr. Phillips and push it down the
hill; or 3) Use the material on the town’s property (behind and to the south
of the Transfer Station) and move it around the corner.
It is assumed that all of these options may require Act 250 approval.
Missy Whitmore will pass on the name of an engineer she knows who
specializes in weighing all factors and proposing the best possible solution. C. Angel thought if the town
moved the material behind the Transfer Station, it would allow the Town to
expand that facility. Mr. Phillips
did not believe there would be enough material available behind the Transfer
Station. He estimated 100,000 yards
would be required to reclaim the property, which would be cost prohibitive to
the Town. Mr. Phillips said this
would also involve lowering the slope on his property 20 ft.
There was also discussion on whether or not the sand on Mr. Phillips
property could be used by the Town for winter sand if the Town purchased the
property. Mrs. Whitmore pointed out
that the District Commission ruled that no more extraction is allowed on that
property. Mr. Phillips noted that
the Town is permitted to remove 3,000 yards annually if the property is not in
violation. J. Gilman recommended
discussing all of this with Bill Burke to get his opinion.
There was discussion about the concrete face along Waldo Lane, bridge concerns, and possibly budgeting for engineering services.
It was evident that much more discussion is needed. Gilbert Hart Library Request. B.
Brooks received a call from Connie Johnson, president of the Board, requesting
that a portion of their donation be given to them now instead of waiting until
December because they are short on funds. Following
some discussion, the Selectboard agreed to issue a check for $5,000 with the
understanding that this will be a one-time occurrence, on a motion made by B.
Brooks and seconded by C. Angel. Motion
carried (5-0).
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Wallingford Fire District #1 Agreement. B. Brooks recapped that he
obtained copies of WFD #1’s charter and subsequent charter changes from the
State. However, VLCT would not give
a legal opinion about changing the agreement because WFD #1 is also insured
through them. It was their opinion
that if both entities were agreeable, the agreement could be modified so that
all voters in the town, other than in Fire District #2, would be able to vote on
the fire protection budget. VLCT
recommended having any proposed agreement reviewed by legal counsel. J. Gilman recalled that there
was an overwhelming vote at Town Meeting in favor of the town acquiring the WFD
#1 fire protection budget. He would
like to see this change take place soon because there are some issues going on
with the fire department. J.
Barbieri offered the Town’s assistance with obtaining grants, purchasing, etc.
so that the volunteers can concentrate on training and responding to fires.
B. Brooks and J. Gilman agreed to work on a revised agreement and present
it to the Prudential Committee at their next meeting. Other Business.
Tom Phillips reported on the latest vandalism at the lake and rec field.
Security cameras will soon be installed at both properties. Correspondence. 8/27
DRB minutes; 9/21 DRB minutes; 9/28 Conservation Commission minutes; 9/28 Rec
Development Committee minutes; VMA Quarterly Report; Pike Industries Quarterly
Report; American Funds Quarterly Report; Dept. of Forests, Parks & Rec/ANR
Letter; Letter from Rutland Town Selectboard; September Report of Fines
Collected; Constable Report 9/17-10/15; ANR Letter to Sherman V. Allen Real
Estate; and Letter from Stephen Bromley. F. Bruce made a motion to move into executive session at F. Bruce made a motion to hire Charles E. Woods again for the temporary
position for the Highway Department at $12 per hour with no benefits for snow
removal only. Motion carried (5-0). C. Angel reported that he won’t be able to attend the upcoming RRTC
meeting. The meeting is being held
at the RRPC where there is no air conditioning, and he suffers from CPD.
He will participate by conference call; however, he will have to resign
if they continue to hold the meetings at RRPC. The meeting adjourned at |
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