BOARD MEETING MINUTES
October 8, 2003
Selectmen Present: Mrs. Silverman, Mrs. Knight and Mr. Clukey
At 7:00pm Mrs. Knight convened the meeting.
PRIMARY:
*** DISCUSS BOARD OF SELECTMEN CHAIRMANSHIP: Mrs.
Silverman proposed that Mrs. Knight take over Chairmanship next week.
*** DISCUSS REQUISITION FROM CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS:
This is for a dump trailer. The suspension on the truck can handle this
since the trailer is a dual axle. They have $3600 left in the warrant article,
the cost of this purchase is $4125. The commissioners feel that they have
enough in their budget to cover the difference. This includes the cost for
the hitch. They have received two quotes. One from Deschenes Auto and
one from Troy Auto Parts. The commissioners would like to purchase the
trailer from Troy Auto Parts. Mrs. Knight moved to approve this
purchase request, Mr. Clukey seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
*** DISCUSS REQUISITION FROM CHIEF NEWTON: Chief Newton
has submitted a requisition for a tent garage. Mrs. Silverman stated that
he will have to remove the snow off of this or it will collapse. The cost of
this is $399. Mr. Clukey moved to approve this purchase, Mrs. Knight
seconded, the motion passed 3-0.
Chief Newton spoke with Mrs. Thompson and stated that if he hired a
fourth full time person, then he will overspend his budget by
approximately $3600. Mrs. Silverman feels that he could still hire the
part time officer and hire a full time officer next year if his budget is
approved. Mrs. Knight feels that Chief Newton needs to bring statistics
to the Budget Committee to support a fourth full time officer.
*** DISCUSS ATTENDANCE AT SWPC MEETING: Mr. Clukey will attend this meeting.
*** DISCUSS PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR PUMP AT THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: Terry Silverman reviewed these quotes. He feels that this was overspeced. Terry Silverman spoke with Frank Amarosa the 1” pipe cannot handle the volume for a 5 horsepower pump. 10 gallons a minute will not handle what we want to do. Mrs. Silverman feels that we should have Mr. Amarosa view the building. Mrs. Thompson spoke with Steve from Green Mountain Well and he wanted to speak with her when we received the quotes and if they were different then he speced he would like to discuss this with us. The board would like Mrs. Thompson to send the specs to Frank Amarosa.
*** REVIEW INFORMATION REGARDING POSSIBLE ADDITION AT THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: Mr. Mattson has submitted a proposal for $1500 to come up with a plan for this building. He is estimating $40.00 square foot, this does not include electrical or site work.
Mrs. Silverman feels that the fire department needs to review their CIP. This is a project that we will need to put money in Capital Reserve. Mrs. Thompson does not know if they have spoken with Chief Newton with regard to this plan. The board feels that each department needs to decide when they wish to complete this set of plans. We also need to know if we are bringing this to the Budget Committee this year. The board feels that each department needs to work together on this project. Mrs. Thompson spoke with Citizens the interest rate for bonding is 3.9%.
*** NO BIDS RECEIVED ON USED FIRETRUCK
· Discuss re-advertising:
· Discuss putting it in the state surplus auction:
Mrs. Thompson spoke with St. Jean Auction the deadline to sign up for the next auction is next Monday. Mrs. Knight would like to send this to the auction. The firewards need to take whatever equipment they need off and they need to get this vehicle running and to the auction.
*** DISCUSS STATUS OF FAVREAU LOTS: Robert Favreau contacted Margo Best with regard to the assessment on his property. He stated at some point in time his lots where merged by the town. He owns three parcels of land, and is being assessed under two lots. Mrs. Favreau researched the old town reports and it does appear that Mr. Favreau purchased three lots at separate times. The board would like to contact Mr. Favreau to determine if he has a copy of his deeds showing three separate parcels of land.
*** POSSIBLE CODE VIOLATION AT WALTER DESMOND’S PROPERTY – RTE 12 SOUTH: Ed Mattson called Mrs. Thompson with regard to the Desmond property. There are 10 or 12 storage trailers on this property. Mrs. Thompson will have Warren Hall investigate and if there are, then we will write Mr. Desmond a letter.
*** LETTER FROM ROGER KEILIG: Mr. Keilig sent a letter with regard to a lien on the liquor store property. Mrs. Thompson looked into this matter and could not find any welfare information back to 1978.
*** REVIEW TRANSFER AND SURVEY – TAX MAP 07 LOT 24: Reviewed
*** WORK ON CLASS VI ROADS: Mrs. Silverman questioned if we
should bring for a town meeting vote certain roads where they end and
begin as Class VI roads. Mrs. Silverman feels that we should bring this
to the Planning Board for their review. Mrs. Silverman feels that we need
to look at these lots in a logical way to determine if each lot if it were
built on would impact in a negative way on lots that are on private roads
where there is already development.
*** MEADOWOOD DINNER: SATURDAY OCTOBER 11, 2003: The
board was invited to this dinner. The board is unable to attend this.
*** CURRENT USE: Mrs. Thompson questioned if we could hire a temp
person to work on the first two parts of this project. Mrs. Thompson
stated that she did budget for temporary help in her budget. Mrs. Knight
moved to hire a temp person to complete this task, Mr. Clukey seconded,
the motion passed 3-0.
*** BUDGETS: Mrs. Silverman feels that we should meet with the highway,
police, and recreation to discuss budgets. Mrs. Knight feels that we
should meet with any department that is going to request a warrant article
to discuss this with them prior to meeting with the budget committee.
Mrs. Thompson will send out a memo requesting any departments let the
Selectmen know. Mrs. Knight feels that departments need to take
seriously the information requested for the CIP plan.
SECONDARY:
· Various committee/board minutes
· Newsletters
· Review Police logs/reports
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
There being no further business, at 9:30 PM, Mrs. Silverman made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Clukey seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
Submitted by:
Debbie Favreau
Administrative Assistant
Susan S. Silverman, Chairman
Joan Knight
Andrew D. Clukey
Board of Selectmen
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