Selectboard Meeting
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Attending the meeting; Rob Bast, Andrea Morgante, Jon
Trefry, Howard Russell, Randy Volk, Jeanne Wilson, David Kurz, Doug Olufsen,
Frank Koss and Fred Silber
Meeting called to order at
Kick-Off
Meeting for Police Strategic Planning Process with Consultant David Kurz of
Municipal Resources, Inc.: The Board and members of the
police department present reviewed the draft community survey that David Kurz
had prepared as the first step in gathering community input for the strategic
planning process. A few minor changes
were recommended. David reported that
the survey would be available on line the next day. There was a discussion about making sure the
survey was available to a wide sector of the community to ensure the most
accurate results. Ideas discussed for widespread distribution included –
calling residents to ask them to complete the survey on line and offering to
deliver a hard copy if they were unable or reluctant to complete on line, taking
copies of the survey to various events, such as the senior dinner, having
copies of the survey available in various locations around
town, along with a drop box.
David reviewed future steps in the community feedback
process, including focus groups and a community forum. Focus groups will consist of invited
participants, which will allow the selection of participants from various
sectors of the community. The planned
format for the focus groups is an on-line discussion.
Other
Business
Approve
Warrants: Howard
moved that the Board vote to approve the warrants (including payroll warrants)
for bills payable as presented by the Town Treasurer. Seconded by Randy and approved.
Minutes of
Facility Use Request / Use of Town
Hall Front Porch on
Planning for October 15 Public
Meeting on Noise Ordinance: In response to a letter from Gary
Fenwick, Howard raised the issue of planning for the October 15 public meeting.
He noted that it would be important for residents to have something to
react to (i.e. a sample ordinance).
Andrea agreed that sample language would be helpful. Howard felt that having clear questions at the
meeting would be important. Andrea noted
that it is good to have informal public meetings, but that it would not be
productive to have people come in to complain.
The Board should be prepared to address what would and would not be
allowed for noise with an ordinance. The
Board should give a
presentation. Rob felt that it was important
to give the community the chance to comment on having an ordinance, but the
Board should lend structure to the meeting, with talking points to frame the
discussion. Howard suggested it would be
good to research the cost associated with having and not having an ordinance. The Board decided to revisit this issue at
the October 1 meeting.
Personnel Discussion: Howard moved that the Board go into executive session to
discuss personnel issues. Seconded by Andrea
and approved.
Randy moved that the Board come out of executive session and
adjourn at
Respectfully
submitted,
Jeanne
Kundell Wilson