Selectboard Meeting

January 30, 2006

 

Attending the meeting: Rob Bast, Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, Randy Volk, Howard Russell, Mike Anthony and Jeanne Wilson

 

Chairman Rob Bast called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

Michael Anthony, Highway Foreman / Salt Budget:  Mike advised the Board that the salt budget of $30,000 for the current fiscal year had nearly been expended.  Mike reported that the normal salt usage was 600 – 700 tons / winter.  Due to the weather this winter, the department has used approximately 600 tons already.  Howard moved that the Board vote to authorize the Highway Foreman to spend up to an additional $10,000 ($40,000 total) for the purchase of salt.  Second by Jon and approved.

 

Budget Planning Session

 

Finalize Budget and Sign Warning for Town Meeting:  Randy moved that the Board vote to sign the warning for Town Meeting 2006 as prepared.  Seconded by Jon and approved.

 

The Board briefly reviewed the explanation of the warning articles prepared for the annual report.

                                                                       

Other Business

 

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

 

Approve Minutes of January 23, 2006:  Howdy moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of January 23, 2006, as corrected.  Second by Jon and approved.

 

Meeting with Fire Department & Police Department / RE: Long Range Facility Planning:  Jeanne advised that in conferring with Al Barber & Chris Morrell, all parties would not be able to be present at a meeting scheduled on a Monday.  After discussion, the Board decided to offer a date of Wednesday, February 8th at 5:30 p.m. for the meeting.  Jeanne will contact Al, Chris and Rocky Martin to verify.

 

Randy moved that the Board adjourn at 7:55 p.m., second by Howard and approved.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Jeanne Wilson

Town Administrator