Wallingford Selectboard Minutes
Selectboard Minutes Index Present:
Bill Brooks, Nelson Tift, Josh Gilman, and Rose Regula Others Present:
Julie Sharon, Charlie Woods, Jane Duda‚ Charlie Angel‚ Charlie
Gauthier and Jeff Duchesne Chair B. Brooks called the
public hearing to order at 6:30 p.m. and read the public hearing notice, which
is to receive comment on and to consider adopting the Flood Hazard Area
Regulations. These regulations were
designed to meet the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements.
Planning Commission held their public hearing on July 18th.
There was little discussion. The
public hearing ended at 6:38 p.m. Chair B. Brooks called the
Selectboard meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. Minutes. The minutes were approved on a motion made by N. Tift and seconded by R. Regula. Motion carried. (3-0). J. Gilman abstained. Selectboard Orders.
B. Brooks made a motion to approve the pay orders
totaling $62‚995.09, which was seconded by J. Gilman.
Motion carried (4-0). Road
Commissioner’s Report. B.
Brooks commended the road crew for working tirelessly from dawn to dusk through
the weekends to repair the damage from Tropical Storm Irene.
Charlie Woods explained the work that has been done on the many roads‚
culverts and bridges that suffered damage. The Town garage was also flooded as
well the recreation field. They will
be working on the Seward side of Sugar Hill for the remainder of this week‚
making repairs and improvements to roads as well as grading and ditching.
The Forest Service has contacted the town and will provide 100% funding
for repairs. They are hoping to
inspect it soon at which time a cooperative agreement will need to be signed by
the Selectboard. R. Regula reported that a
neighbor asked the Town to fill in her driveway that was washed out near the
road. The Selectboard was in
agreement that this does not fall under the Town’s responsibility.
At the recommendation of the town’s insurance company‚ G. W. Savage
can be hired to dry out the town garage by removing the damaged wall and wet
insulation. The Selectboard was
agreeable to having this restoration work performed.
Van Wyck/Creek Road
Bridge Immediate Repairs. The
Selectboard reviewed the assessment damage report from DuBois & King Inc.
that resulted from the flooding associated with the storm.
The Van Wyck bridge needs concrete work.
Since the road crew is not familiar with this work‚ bid requests will
be mailed immediately to various contractors.
FEMA requires 3-5 bids for this type of work.
The recommendations for the Paving/VTrans
Grants. The Selectboard reviewed
the road assessment report from Steve Jerome at Vermont Local Roads concerning
the north end of Hartsboro Road. This report details the work that
should be on the road before it is paved. Because
the town is facing a substantial financial loss due to the damage to the roads
and bridges‚ paving of Hartsboro Road
was deferred until next year. Charlie Woods reported on
the asphalt damage on Coin
Drop – WVFD. Jeff Duchesne and
Charlie Gauthier requested permission to hold a coin drop on Saturday‚ October
8th (rain date October 9th).
R. Regula asked how the donations are used.
The fire department relies on the funds for conservation camps‚
training‚ etc. B. Brooks made a
motion to approve the coin drop‚ which failed due to lack of a second.
Following further discussion on what the fire district budget covers vs.
the fire department’s budget‚ B. Brooks again made a motion to approve;
motion seconded by Sand/Hauling/Salt
Bids. On a motion made by J.
Gilman, and seconded by N. Tift, Phil Baker and Sons will haul 1,000 tons of
sand from Pike and 2,000 tons of winter mix from SLC.
Pike’s sand is $7.50/ton; SLC is $5.75/ton and Baker’s hauling rate
is $1.95/ton from Pike and $1.65/ton from SLC.
E. Erickson Excavating bid $2.70 per ton to haul.
Motion carried (4-0). B.
Brooks made a motion to purchase winter salt from Cargill at $63.68/ton; motion
seconded by J. Gilman. Motion
carried (4-0). Quigley/Baker
Dog Report. The Selectboard
reviewed the report from Myrna Milani, BS, DVM regarding the 8-week training
program for the dogs. They agreed to
send copies to Mr. Jaquay and the Jaquiths and ask for their comments by October
3rd. Backhoe
Financing. B. Brooks made a
motion to execute loan documents with Merchants Bank for a loan of $49,000 at a
fixed interest rate of 2.57%, with principal installments of $12,250 plus
interest commencing 9/19/12 through 9/19/15.
Motion seconded by R. Regula. Motion
carried (4-0). People’s United
Bank quoted 3.10%, and TD Bank would not bid. VT
Historic Preservation Grant Application. The
Selectboard approved submitting the completed application in the amount of
$10,000 for painting the clock tower on a motion made by J. Gilman and seconded
by N. Tift. Motion carried (4-0).
If the town receives approval, the Town’s match of $5,000 will be
budgeted next year. Town
Garage Engineer Selection. The
Selectboard reviewed the two bids for preparing a cost benefit analysis to
either renovate the existing building or build new.
Robert Carl Williams PC from
Creek
Road
Bridge
Engineering.
DuBois & King submitted a revised quote to evaluate the bridge
conditions and determine rehabilitation needs, costs, etc. for a cost of
$15,000. B. Brooks made a motion to
hire DuBois & King Inc. at a cost of $15,000 to prepare this engineering
study. J. Gilman seconded the motion
pending the receipt of projected phases and tasks.
Motion carried (4-0). Health
Officer & Lister Appointments. Trisha Nash was appointed Health Officer
on a motion made by B. Brooks and seconded by N. Tift.
Motion carried (4-0). B.
Brooks made a motion to appoint Jane Quigley as a Lister; motion seconded by J.
Gilman. Motion carried (3-0).
N. Tift abstained. DRB
Resignation. The Selectboard
unanimously accepted Charlie McClafferty’s resignation who resigned because of
his new employment. He will remain
as an alternate until the vacancy is filled. Other Business.
The Selectboard
unanimously agreed to sign the Vermont Emergency Relief and Assistance Fund
State Share – Match Incentives form that qualifies the Town for increased sate
funding (15% of the project costs vs. 12.5%). The Selectboard also signed a letter addressed to the Natural Resources
Conservation Service seeking Federal assistance for landowners through the
Emergency Watershed Protection Program. This
program responds to emergencies created by natural disasters such as
debris-clogged stream channels and undermined and unstable stream banks.
NRCS will contact the Town to assist these landowners who have suffered
damage from the storm. Mill Street
resident Jane Duda discussed the cement retaining walls that channel Roaring
Brook along the elementary school and On a motion made by J. Gilman and seconded by R. Regula, the Flood Hazard
Area Regulations were adopted following the final public hearing held earlier
this evening. Motion carried (4-0). A motion was made by B. Brooks, and seconded by N. Tift, to enter executive session with J. Sharon present, at 8:35 p.m. to discuss a legal issue. Motion carried (4-0). The Selectboard returned from executive session at 9:00 p.m. with no action taken. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. |
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