Wallingford Selectboard MinutesSelectboard Minutes Index November 2, 2009 Present: Bill
Brooks, Charlie Angel, Joan Crowley, Joshua Gilman, and Julie Sharon Visitors: Joyce Barbieri, Tom Phillips, Lisa
Marchinkoski, Paul DiIonno, and Sandi Switzer Chair B. Brooks called the meeting to order at Minutes.
J. Gilman asked that the word “agreement” be changed to “lease”
in the motion concerning the Wallingford Historical Society.
C. Angel asked that the statement be clarified that the Town may not be
able to use the gravel even if the Town
purchased the Phillips’ property in the paragraph concerning The
“Pit”. J. Gilman made a
motion to approve the minutes dated October
19th with the two corrections, which was seconded by J. Crowley.
Motion carried (4-0). Selectboard Orders. The
pay orders of $30,142.10 were approved on a motion made by B. Brooks and
seconded by J. Gilman. Motion
carried (4-0). The Pit. Following up on
the reclamation plan discussion at the last meeting, Tom Phillips offered a
fourth option. He stated that a
preliminary drawing of his property showed that if it became a two-lot
subdivision, he could bring the slope down 20 ft. and the material could be
thrown over the hill to fix the north side of the Town’s property that is in
violation. He added that the Town
would only be responsible for the excavation cost and this would all be subject
to an approved permit through the Town’s DRB.
Joseph Carrara & Sons thought they would have to cut in a gully in
order to dump the material over the hill. B.
Brooks questioned if the $2,000 budgeted for special projects in the highway
budget was earmarked for any specific project.
More discussion will take place at a later meeting. Recreation
Committee Responsibilities.
Recreation Committee members Lisa Marchinkoski, Tom Phillips, and Paul
DiIonno met with the Selectboard to clarify their roles and responsibilities as
a committee. They cited how they
were not involved in hiring the lifeguards for Elfin
Lake
last summer and that a delay in
receiving funds for repairs prevented performing repairs at the lake.
Also, the Selectboard has been recently discussing the possibility of
creating a seasonal Rec Director with no input from the Recreation Committee. B.
Brooks explained that this has been a transition process for everyone since the
Town assumed the lands of the Wallingford Park Association.
He would like to see the Committee create and oversee the recreation
programs, recommend employees for hire, and prepare a budget.
Ultimately, it is the Selectboard’s responsibility for hiring, setting
wages, and overseeing finances.
C. Angel stated that a few months back he recommended creating this new position
who would work with the Recreation Committee.
He recently met with the Pittsford Recreation Director and discussed
their recreation programs. J. Gilman
explained that the list of activities for the summer rec program that he
requested could be used to assist in creating a boiler plate summer rec program
along with job descriptions for each position.
The Committee members agreed to meet to work on these descriptions.
Mr.
Brooks acknowledged the Committee’s frustration with the process, explaining
that they are not being slighted; it will take time to work out the kinks.
No decision has been made on creating this new position.
The Recreation Committee is a conscientious group of volunteers, and the
Town is headed in the right direction with the installation of the new
pedestrian bridge and the plans for the “pit”.
The Selectboard agreed to develop a list of specific responsibilities for
the Recreation Committee. The
Committee will be meeting with the Selectboard on December 7th to
present their FY11 budget. Other
Business.
Mr. Phillips reported that Bendig sealed the cracks at the basketball and
tennis courts today. He asked that
the Selectboard consider including the courts when they budget for road paving
next time. J. Barbieri asked that
the tennis court nets be taken down for the winter.
There was discussion on security cameras. Tax Proposed FY11 Budget Timeline & Town Report.
The Selectboard was agreeable to the planned budget meeting schedule and
the new town report format.
Rutland
Credit Card Application Request. Joyce’s personal credit
card is charged annually for the QuickBooks update.
Since her card is expiring soon, she asked the Selectboard for approval
to establish a credit card account in the name of the Town in order to avoid
paying tax on purchases. B. Brooks
made a motion to allow the Town Clerk to apply for a credit card with a limit of
$5,000; motion seconded by C. Angel. Motion
carried (4-0). Proposed Notice of Violation. After verification with the Sheriff on the number of unregistered vehicles and trailers as well as viewing photographs of several pieces of junk, the Selectboard signed a Notice of Violation to Clifford and Marlene Dawson for their property at 49 River Street, under Title 4: Health and Welfare Ordinance, Chapter 7: Regulating Outdoor Storage of Junk and Junk Vehicles, on a motion made by C. Angel and seconded by J. Gilman. Motion carried (4-0). Other Business. C.
Angel reported that the market for most commodities increased slightly from
August to September. B. Brooks approached the Prudential Committee last week about
modifying the fire district agreement to allow residents in Fire District #3 to
vote on the fire protection budget. They
agreed to include an article in their warning for their annual meeting in
February. However, J. Gilman feels
the Selectboard should follow through on the issue that the Town assumes
all responsibility associated with fire protection services, which would also
allow residents in Fire District #3 voting rights, because the
voters overwhelmingly supported this at Town meeting last March. He agreed to present this at the next Prudential Committee meeting. Tom Phillips reported that Phil
Baker is now available to remove the berm at the “pit” on the west side of Waldo Lane
from the pedestrian bridge south to the opening at no cost in exchange for
keeping the material. He will bury
the overburden near the well head, leave a brush pile and line up boulders to
keep vehicles out. J. Gilman stated
that Mr. Baker must first sign the written agreement that has been prepared for
this project. Correspondence.
Sheriff Reports. J.
Gilman made a motion to move to executive session at The meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m. |
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