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September 8, 2009

Present:  Bill Brooks, Joshua Gilman, Charlie Angel, Joan Crowley, and Julie Sharon  

Visitors: Joyce Barbieri, Keith Shelvey, Jan and Jeffrey Patch  

Chair B. Brooks called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.  

Minutes.  J. Gilman moved to approve the August 17th minutes with some revisions to the second paragraph under the New Recreation Development Committee Appointments and Berm Removal, Etc.; J. Crowley seconded the motion. Motion carried (4-0).   

Selectboard Orders.  Pay orders totaling $55,049.70 were approved on a motion made by B. Brooks and seconded by J. Gilman.  Motion carried (4-0). 

Berm Removal.  F. Bruce’s attempt to contact some companies to determine if the work could be performed at no cost while generating some income for the material was not successful.  Larry White Construction Co. is busy with another project, and Renaud Brothers would charge the Town $7,500.  J. Gilman stated that he will contact Phil Baker again; however, he may not be able to perform the work now.  He requested that the Selectboard grant the Recreation Development Committee the authority to select a contractor at no cost to the Town.   

B. Brooks mentioned that he gave permission to a contractor to put fill, from Dr. Baasch’s office expansion, around the well head at the pit.  J. Barbieri recommended that J. Gilman inform Mr. and Mrs. Whitmore about the proposed activities and to document every thing.  B. Brooks agreed to invite the Whitmore’s to tomorrow night’s meeting of the “RDC” at the pit at 6:30 p.m.   On a motion made by J. Gilman, and seconded by J. Crowley, the Selectboard Chair was authorized to select a contractor for the project at no cost to the Town.  Motion carried (4-0).  C. Angel reminded everyone that the Town must follow Bill Burke’s instructions and J. Gilman said he planned to review this with Mr. Burke ahead of time.  

Traffic Sign Requests.  Julie relayed a request by resident Pete Walczuk that speed limit signs be installed on Green Hill Lane, that the sheriff be asked to patrol for speeding, and that vehicles be restricted from parking in the cul de sac.  J. Gilman recommended that Mr. Walczuk get the plate number or name of the offender so that the RCSD and the Constable can follow up.  Following further discussion with Jan and Jeffrey Patch, who also own property on Green Hill Lane, the Selectboard agreed to see what law enforcement turns up before taking any action.  

Elfin Lake/Recreation Field Wish List.  Recreation Committee Chair K. Shelvey reviewed the wish list and stated that the four priorities for the fall are a new roof for the lake building, installing a retaining wall on the beach, adding topsoil and grass seed, and adding sand to the beach area.  The only estimated costs available were for the landscape timbers for the wall, which would cost approximately $480 at Home Depot, and $2,000 at rk Miles and $2,400 at LaValleys for the metal roof.  Keith described the layout for the retaining wall and said that he and Tony Petrossi will do the work.  He is waiting for additional quotes for top soil and sand.  Approval was given by the state to bring in more sand as long as the sand is purchased locally.  Following further discussion, J. Gilman made a motion to authorize the purchase of timbers to build the retaining wall at the lake for approximately $480; motion seconded by J. Crowley.  Motion carried (4-0).  There was discussion on the funds available for these projects and the possible merger of the recreation budget into the Elfin Lake budget.   

J. Barbieri requested that the Selectboard enter executive session to discuss personnel.  B. Brooks made a motion to move to executive session at 7:38 p.m. to discuss personnel, joined by Joyce Barbieri, Julie Sharon and Keith Shelvey; motion seconded by J. Crowley. (Motion carried 4-0). The Selectboard came out of executive session at 8:12 p.m. with no action taken.  

Caterer Permits.  B. Brooks made a motion to approve two permits for N.E. Smoke Seafood for weddings at the White Rocks Inn on 9/12 and 9/19 and one permit for Tapas for a wedding at the Boy’s Camp on 9/19.  Motion seconded by J. Gilman.  Motion carried (4-0).  

Wallingford Historical Society Current Use Agreement.  The Selectboard reviewed copies of past discussions concerning a lease with the WHS.  The Selectboard discussed at length whether to issue a 25-year, 50-year or lifetime lease.  They agreed to invite President Chris Bannerman to the next meeting to discuss this issue further.  

Other Business.  On behalf of Delinquent Tax Collector Lee Perry, Julie reported on the three remaining properties and tax amounts that are scheduled for tax sale on September 15th – B. Cullen; T. Skakel, and F. Johnston.  The Selectboard must decide whether to appoint a representative to bid on these properties for the town in the event there are no bids.  After further discussion, the Selectboard felt it would be best not to bid on these properties.  

Julie presented a quote from Cargill for winter salt at $62.43 per ton for 500 ton, which is the same price offered to the state for District 3.  This compares to last year’s pricing of $56.06.  C. Angel made a motion to sign the agreement, motion seconded by B. Brooks.  Motion carried (4-0).  

On behalf of Bill Lohsen, Julie reported that someone called him about the sheriff using an unmarked vehicle when stopping cars in Wallingford .  Mr. Lohsen recalled that the Sheriff was hired years ago so they could be a visible police presence in Town.  Julie spoke to Ltn. Hanson at the RCSD who reported that normally the only time they use unmarked vehicles is when they are doing Highway Safety or DUI grant work.  The Selectboard asked that Julie obtain more specifics from Mr. Lohsen so that the Sheriff can review their log reports.  The patrol hours paid for by the Town should be done in marked vehicles.  

C. Angel reported on the latest Rutland County Solid Waste District meeting.  

Correspondence.  Pike Industries Open House Invitation; Letter from Richard Lipez; Email from Jennifer Daly; VLCT Proposed Bylaw Changes; 2010 VLCT Municipal Policy Changes; 7/27 Conservation Commission Minutes; Aug/Sept VLCT News; and 8/1 – 8/14 Sheriff Reports.  

The meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.

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