Selectboard Meeting

December 29, 2003

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Attending the meeting; Lynn Gardner, Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, Rob Bast, Jeanne Wilson, Mike Anthony, Steve Button, Rocky Martin, Chris Morrell, Al Barber, Stewart Pierson.

 

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

The Board discussed the letter from Michelle Fishcher regarding work necessary to finish the Partridge Hill Rd realignment.  Mike stated the work will be done in the spring.

 

Budget Planning Sessions

 

Public Works

Highway Department – reconstruction of roads and blacktop amounts were discussed at length and amounts requested approved.  The Board requested costs on current maintenance of Texas Hill Rd and projected maintenance costs if paved.

Buck Hill Rd and Hayden Hill Rd will be done from the current fy budget.

Capital budget will include 45,000 for new loader and 20,000 for a trailer.  Truck and bucket loader will be purchased in 05.  The Town will continue to rent a roller for work on the hills.

 

Wastewater Treatment – budget is lower due to new motors installed which save energy.  A forced main clean out needs to be done this winter.

Steve and Rocky will be rewriting the sewer ordinance which will include updated fees.

 

Water Supply- budget is up to cover replacement of water main on Shelburne Falls Rd with a blow off.

 

Public Safety

Police Department – increased to include payment to CUSI.  The Board asked for a note showing what the grant money purchased.

 

Animal Control- level fund, will adjust as necessary in future for hiring of animal control officer.

E-9-1-1 – level funded.

 

Fire Department – level funded.  Al stated the revenue from the St George contract is based on expense from previous year and last year included the bond payment for the fire truck.  The Board agreed to include the bond payment again

 

First Response – reviewed, no changes made.

 

Fire Warden –reviewed, pager added.

                                   

           

 

 

 

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Other Business

 

Approve Warrants:  Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the warrants (including payroll warrants) for bills payable as presented by the Town Treasurer.  Second by Rob and approved.

 

Approve Minutes of December 9, 2003 Joint Meeting with Planning Commission:  Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of the December 9, 2003 joint meeting with the Planning Commission on the Wastewater Service Area. Second by Andrea and approved with Andrea abstaining.

 

Request for Use of Town Hall / Ken Brown for Dean Campaign Meeting:  These campaign meetings have been held at the library, but the library is not available for the February 4th meeting.  Ken Brown is requesting permission to hold the meeting at the Town Hall.

Rob moved the Board vote to approve use of the Town Hall auditorium for Dean campaign meeting on Feb 4, 2004.  Second by Andrea and approved.

 

Resignation from Development Review Board / Wayne Burgess:  Andrea  moved that the Board vote to accept the resignation of Wayne Burgess from the Development Review Board effective January 1, 2004. Second by Jon and approved.

 

Andrea moved the Board go into executive session for discussion of union contract negotiations, second by Jon and approved.

Andrea moved the Board come out of executive session and adjourn, second by Jon and approved.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary