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October 15, 2007

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

 

Visitors:  Joyce Barbieri, Spencer Potter, Dave Ballou, Russ Lattuca, Joe Harbeson, Dennis Smith, Lisa Charbonneau, and Sandi Switzer  

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

B. Lohsen made a motion to move into executive session to discuss contracts; motion seconded by C. Angel.  (Motion carried 5-0).  Board members moved to Executive Session at 7:00 p.m. and were joined by J. Barbieri, Spencer Potter, Dave Ballou and Russ Lattuca.  The Selectboard came out of executive session at 7:38 p.m. with no action taken. 

Minutes.  G. Gilman moved to approve the minutes of 9/17/07 , motion seconded by C. Angel.  Motion carried (3-0-2).  B. Lohsen and C. Davenport abstained.  C. Angel moved to approve the minutes of 10/1/07 , motion seconded by G. Gilman.  Motion carried (3-0-2).  F. Bruce and C. Davenport abstained.  

Selectboard Orders.  Pay orders totaling $25,610.81 were approved by consensus. 

Rotary Coin Drop Request.  President Dave Ballou sought approval to hold a coin drop on July 19, 2008 for four hours, with a rain date of July 26, 2008 .  They will only solicit in front of the Rotary building.  B. Lohsen moved to approve this request, which was seconded by F. Bruce.  Motion carried (5-0).   

Joyce Barbieri received a complaint that the firemen, who had their coin drop this past weekend, solicited in front of the stone shop and had the fire trucks idling all day, emitting diesel fumes into the shop.  They were asked to turn off the vehicle and declined.  

VTEL Right of Way Request.  VTEL rep Joe Harbeson explained their plans to place a fiber cable along Route 7 and continue along Waldo Lane to Route 140.  This will allow VTEL to remove the fiber cable that is on Cook Drive going across to Route 140.  C. Davenport recommended that he talk with Alan Davenport first and the Selectboard also recommended that VTEL contact the Carey’s as well.  Following further discussion, B. Lohsen moved to approve the request, which was seconded by C. Davenport.  Motion carried (5-0).  

Unlicensed Dogs.  The Selectboard reviewed a list of 16 unlicensed dogs, whose owners still haven’t obtained a license for them.  The Selectboard approved notifying the owners one last time before the Sheriff will be authorized to issue municipal tickets.  

Better Backroads Grant Update.  B. Lohsen met with Fred Nicholson and Ann Tiplady on Friday to discuss the project on Hartsboro Road .  Mr. Nicholson agreed that this is a time sensitive project and should be done this fall.  Once the town receives the permit, work will begin this month to stabilize the bank.    

Solid Waste Health & Welfare Ordinance.  The Selectboard reviewed the proposed changes that coincide with the policy changes made in early 2005 when the “transfer station fee” was eliminated from the property tax bill.  C. Davenport made an additional revision also.  B. Lohsen moved to approve all of the recommended changes, which was seconded by C. Angel.  Motion carried (5-0). 

 

Request.  The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a request from Kimberly Abramovich to refund her “transfer station” charges on her tax bill.  Since the Town no longer charges an annual fee on the tax bill, no refund will be given.

 

Grader Accident.  The Selectboard read the accident report that occurred with the grader.  A claim was submitted to VLCT.

 

Correspondence.  Quarterly report from Pike; Facts on waste management at the Transfer Station; Sheriff activity reports for September; and State of Vermont report of fines for September.

 

Public Comment.  Lisa Charbonneau stated that the September meetings of the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment are not posted on the town’s web site. Julie responded that she hasn’t received them.  Lisa questioned the timeline for decisions on appeals.  Mr. Smith was urged to contact the Zoning Administrator to be put on the November agenda.

 

Quarterly Financial Statements.  The Selectboard were given the budget report reflecting the first quarter of the fiscal year. 

 

Proposed Zoning Regulations.  The Selectboard reviewed the Planning Commission’s response to the Selectboard’s questions on the proposed zoning regulations.  They also read the statute regarding the adoption process for zoning amendments.  B. Lohsen reported that additional changes to the proposed regulations are expected from the Planning Commission. 

 

Other Business/ Announcements.  Joyce brought up the Prudential Committee’s discussion regarding two building permits that were issued on properties in Fire District #1 involving additional bedrooms.  If necessary, the Zoning Administrator will be asked to decide how best to notify the Fire District office of approved permits within WFD #1 that involve water/septic.   

Joyce brought up the proposed financing terms (5.10% loan rate) for the fire truck that are stated in the Prudential Committee minutes of 9/26.  The Selectboard discussed whether the residents are legally entitled to vote on this capital purchase.  From reading the Town’s contract with WFD #1, it states the budget for providing fire protection services shall be determined by the three members of the Prudential Committee and the three members who live outside WFD #1 and outside WFD #2.  This will be researched further.  

B. Lohsen moved to enter executive session at 9:15 p.m. to discuss contracts with J. Barbieri present; motion seconded by C. Angel.  (Motion carried 5-0).  The Selectboard came out of executive session at 9:55 p.m.

 

A thank-you will be sent to all three Listers for their many hours spent on the recent reappraisal.  They will also be asked to minimize any office hours due to budget restraints.  

The meeting adjourned at 9:56 p.m.

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