Selectboard Meeting

December 4, 2000

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Attending the meeting: John Guttler, Randy Volk, Jon Trefry, Andrea Morgante, Jeanne Wilson, Ken Miller, Beth Bahrenburg, Faith Ingulsrud, Jan Bedard, Mike Anthony, Rocky Martin, Steve Button, Stuart Pierson.

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. with Andrea as acting chair.

Application for First Class Liquor License / Ken Miller as a new co-owner of the former Travia’s on Ballard’s Corner Road.

Randy moved that the Board convene as the Board of Liquor Control, second by John and

approved.

Mr. Martin inquired about the hours of operation allowed. The Board advised him to check with the Planning Commission for existing conditions and the Zoning Board for hours of operation.

Randy moved that the Board vote to approve the application of PBK Inc. for a First Class Liquor

License contingent on receipt of Federal ID#. Second by John and approved.

Randy moved that the Board adjourn as the Board of Liquor Control, second by Jon and

approved.

Town Planner Faith Ingulsrud / The Board approved request of the Planning Commission to use

the MPO Technical Assistance Program in planning a bypass road by cheesefactory.

Also approved the request for a scoping study by the MPO for a park and ride.

Faith reports the Planning Commission has been looking at the possibility of changing to a Development Review Board. The Selectboard requested a summary of structure of how the Development Board would be set up.

Budget Planning Sessions

General Administration

Selectboard - reviewed and approved.

Town Agent - reviewed as level funded and approved.

Town Administrator - reviewed and approved - the Board asked Jeanne to check on the proposed radio purchase in regards to working for the entire Town Hall including Fire Dept.

Auditors - reviewed and approved.

Computers / Copiers - reviewed and approved.

Public Health - reviewed and increased fuel assistance.

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Public Works

Highway Department / Road Foreman Michael Anthony -

Under fuel included the cost of new larger tank and also needs new pump. The Board agreed to include this in the current budget and do the work now.

Blacktop - includes shimming work on Pond / Hollow / and Charlotte Roads.

Capital budget - new garage for highway - money in this years budget can go towards design planning - discussed waiting till there is a planned project cost and finance it. Move this request to fy 2002-03 and continue for 4 yrs.

Add a line for new truck in fy 2002-03

Add a line for roadside mower.

Mike will adjust the proposed budget and review again with the Board.

Jon moved the Board vote to allow consumption of alcohol at the Town Garage for the holiday party Dec 15th with all conditions that apply, second by Randy and approved.

Wastewater Treatment / Public Works Director Rocky Martin - Rocky adjusted his salary breakdown to 40%ww 40% water 15% hwy and 5% municipal bldgs.

Sludge removal and necessary upgrade were discussed. Board approved proposed budget.

Water Supply / Public Works Director Rocky Martin- Rocky informed the Board he is interested in completing the application to try an alternative fuel vehicle. This would be a propane powered 4 wheel drive pick up. The Town is not committed to accepting this by submitting the application. The Board requested cost comparison with current costs to the Town on vehicle being used.

A line was added to the budget for part time help in wastewater and water. Board approved proposed budget.

Delinquent Tax Collector / Jan Bedard

The members present felt it would be best to keep as a salaried position.

The Board plugged in $15,000 for salary at this point and will discuss further when the full Board is present.

Fixed Costs

Debt Service - approved.

Group Health Insurance - approved.

Other Business

Approve Warrants / Randy moved that the Board approve the warrants for bills payable as

presented by the Town Treasurer. Second by John and approved.

Approve Minutes of November 20, 2000 / Randy moved that the Board approve the minutes of

November 20, 2000 as corrected. Second by Jon and approved with Andrea abstaining.

Water System Upgrade / Final payment to Munson Earth Moving in the amount of $26,352.00 /

We are awaiting the payment request form, which will need to be signed by the Chairman. To

expedite matters when the request form is received: Randy moved that the Board vote to

authorize the Chairman to sign the Final Payment Approval to Munson Earth Moving Corp. for the

amount of $26,352 when received. Second by John and approved.

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Road Cut Permit for Henry Carse on Baldwin Road / Mr. Carse would like to have a road cut, to

access a logging site on his property on Baldwin Road. Randy moved that the Board vote to

approve the driveway permit for Henry Carse for a road cut on Baldwin Road (Grand List Lot

Number 8-1-69), subject to the terms and conditions placed on the permit by the Road Foreman

and all State and Local permits governing the development of this parcel.

Second by John and approved.

Road Cut Permits for George Bedard on Texas Hill Road / This is a three-lot subdivision, and

is actually three individual road cuts. Randy moved that the Board vote to approve the driveway

permit for George Bedard for a road cut on Texas Hill Road to access Lot #1 of his subdivision

(Grand List Lot Number 6-1-63.11), subject to the terms and conditions placed on the permit by

the Road Foreman and all State and Local permits governing the development of this parcel.

Second by John and approved.

Randy moved that the Board vote to approve the driveway permit for George Bedard for a road cut

on Texas Hill Road to access Lot #2 of his subdivision (Grand List Lot Number 6-1-63.11),

subject to the terms and conditions placed on the permit by the Road Foreman and all State and

Local permits governing the development of this parcel. Second by John and approved.

Randy moved that the Board vote to approve the driveway permit for George Bedard for a road cut

on Texas Hill Road to access Lot #3 of his subdivision (Grand List Lot Number 6-1-63.11),

subject to the terms and conditions placed on the permit by the Road Foreman and all State and

Local permits governing the development of this parcel. Second by John and approved.

Update on Garvey Farm Road / Public Works Director Rocky Martin - Rocky had two prices for

8” line which differed by about $50,000. Rocky will check into the price difference and also on

engineering requirements.

John moved the Board go into executive session including Rocky Martin and Jeanne Wilson for personnel discussion, second by Randy and approved.

John moved the Board come out of executive session and adjourn, second by Randy and approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary