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November 19, 2007

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

Visitors:  Bob Soule, Joyce Barbieri, Sue Duskiewicz, Nelson Tift, Ann Miller, and Sandi Switzer  

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

Minutes.  F. Bruce moved to approve the minutes of November 5, 2007 ; G. Gilman seconded the motion.  Motion carried (4-0).  [C. Davenport arrived at 7:02 p.m. ]  

Selectboard Orders.  One addition was made in the amount of $52,461 for the first payment to Renaud Brothers for the bridge construction.  Pay orders totaling $126,396.97 were approved on a motion made by F. Bruce, and seconded by G. Gilman.  Motion carried (5-0).

Zoning 101 – Municipal Education Grant.  In response to the Selectboard’s question to the Town’s rep on the Rutland Regional Planning board, they reviewed Ken Fredette’s comments on having to apply for a grant in order to offer the course.  Ken confirmed that RRPC’s revenue mainly comes from grant monies for specific projects such as training.  Following discussion regarding this training, B. Lohsen made a motion to apply for a grant, which was seconded by G. Gilman.  Motion carried (5-0).

Proposed Zoning Regs.  B. Lohsen explained that there are still questions regarding the proposed regulations.  Bob Soule responded that the Planning Commission is open to meeting with the Selectboard to answer those questions.  There was a lengthy discussion on the merits of these proposed bylaws and zoning and zoning permits in general.  J. Barbieri recommended holding a public hearing on the proposed bylaws and take a straw vote to help the Selectboard get a feeling for what the people want.  The Selectboard agreed to hold a public hearing on Monday, December 10^th at 7 p.m. at the Wallingford Elementary School .

FY 09 Public Safety Budget.  Nelson Tift commented on the Sheriff’s activities reports for October, citing that many of the $84 tickets issued had been reduced, which means less income to the town.  He also pointed out that pat rolling White Rocks and Long Trail is not necessary as the forest service provides their own pat rol.  The Selectboard was disappointed that there were no evening hours during October, other than cabbage night and Halloween.  Nelson commented that his budget of $250 is sufficient, although he wouldn’t mind a slight increase to cover rising gasoline costs.

FY 09 Recreation & Elfin Lake Budgets .  Sue Duskiewicz presented proposed budgets as follows. 

Elfin Lake .  5801-Salaries increased from $7,000 to $7,500.  5802-Property Insurance increased from $700 to $800. 5803-Telephone will increase $25 to $275.  5804-Electric will remain at $300.  5805-Maintenance will remain at $400. 

Recreation.  5901-Recreation salaries to remain at $4,000.  5903-Recreation Summer Program at $1,500 to cover the port-a-potties and electricity.  5904-Recreation-Capital Expense was proposed at $10,550 for resurfacing the tennis and basketball courts.  No budget for 5905-Recreation-Paving Fund.  The Recreation Committee will use the CDs totaling approximately $4,600 to cover the summer program expenses (5903) in the current fiscal year, with the balance planned for fencing in the playground area as recommended by VLCT.  

Joyce asked Sue if she was aware of the recent vandalism at the ball field.  Sue reported a pile of leaves were set on fire in the parking lot that last week.  Apparently, four male teenagers having been causing some trouble in town.  Warren Allen will be contacted to find out if the incidents and names have been passed on to the Sheriff.  

Julie reported that there were six directory assistance calls made from the Elfin Lake phone in October during all hours of the day and night.  The phone was shut off on October 26^th.  Sue was not aware of any unauthorized entry into the building. 

Preliminary FEMA Flood Insurance Study (FIS) Report & Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).  The Selectboard received the preliminary FIS report and FIRM that included the proposed additions to and/or changes to the Base (1% annual chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) in certain locations in Wallingford .  A summarization of the public notices and appeal process was provided.

Vermont Rapid Response Plan.  Julie reported that the only changes made to this document, which will guide personnel through an emergency, were the addition of the East Wallingford Fire Department information.  B. Lohsen moved to adopt the Vermont Rapid Response Plan, which was seconded by G. Gilman.  Motion carried (5-0).  

Wallingford Fire District #1 Agreement.  In response to the Selectboard’s question to the WFD #1 of October 16^th on whether the fire truck vote was done properly, the Prudential Committee clerk wrote that Chris McPhee has been handling that and he has not been able to attend that last couple of meetings.  They hope he will have written documentation by their meeting on November 28^th, or drop off any information that he may have been given by the Attorney.

The Selectboard held its annual review of the agreement that automatically renews on December 31^st.  Items #7 and #8 were discussed at length.  The Selectboard reviewed a letter from the WFD #1 dated April 18, 2002 in which they declined changing the charter to allow residents of WFD #3 to vote for fire protection taxes only.  They state that WFD #3 has three representatives to voice the concerns of the people, which include major purchases by the Fire Department.  WFD #3 contracts with WFD #1; they are not a voting part as individual residents.  This letter will be forwarded to the Prudential Committee.

Joyce would like to form a committee for the purpose of locating dry hydrants to help fight fires in the rural community.  The Selectboard agreed to forward her recommendation to the Prudential Committee.  There are grant monies available through the George D. Aiken RC&D Council.

BCA Appeals.  There are two appeals before the State Board of Appraisers and one before Superior Court.  The Selectboard agreed that according to the town’s contract with Vermont Municipal Assessor, they will represent the Town on these appeals.  

Correspondence. 10/17 Recreation Committee minutes; report of ordinance income for October; Sheriff’s law incident report for October; VLCT accident claim for the grader; correspondence from LMS; and update on animal investigation.  

The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

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