January 20, 2011

Present:  Gary, Katz, Frank Suponski, Dennis Wiswall

Others Present:

Minutes:

The minutes of December 16, 2011 were reviewed. A motion was made by Frank Suponski and seconded by Dennis Wiswall to approve the minutes. The motion carried unanimously.

The minutes of January 6, 2011 were reviewed. A motion was made by Frank Suponski and seconded by Dennis Wiswall to approve. The motion carried unanimously.

The minutes of January 11, 2011 were reviewed. A motion was made by Frank Suponski and seconded by Dennis Wiswall to approve. The motion carried unanimously.

Road Business:

Gary read the Road Foreman’s Report.

Win Clark noted that the new guy is doing a nice, neat clean job.

Radway/River Road Agreement: No Update.

Bridge 14 Condemnation Proceeding:

Gary read the proposed documents prepared by Lawrin Crispe, attorney representing the town on Condemnation Proceedings.

A motion was made by Frank Suponski and seconded by Dennis Wiswall to approve and sign the document.  Enclosures explained by Gary. The details about the descriptions of land impacted. The motion was unanimous.

A motion was made by Dennis and seconded by Frank to ask our attorney to contact the attorneys for the land owners to see if they can find out how far apart negotiations are. The motion carried unanimously.

Scheduled Members of the Public:

Win Clark introduced the Rescue, Inc. representatives. Discussion ensued regarding the differences between Division 1 and Division 2 town assessments.  No definitive action was taken.

Zoning Follow Up:  Gary explained the suggestion received by Ted Schreyer and noted that upon reading the zoning by-law again, the 30% doesn’t make sense. Discussion ensued. No action was taken.

Adam Granger noted that to set up a committee to do the Planning Commission’s job doesn’t make sense.

Gunther Garbe encouraged the Planning Commission to take advantage of the grant system.

Discussion ensued regarding the Zoning Administrator position. Piet felt it best to advertise again.

Discussion ensued regarding whether the Administrative Assistant could take on this responsibility.

The Planning Commission will discuss this at their next meeting and get back to the Selectboard.

Scheduled Members of the Public:

Fred Lawrence was present to discuss Bridge 14. He noted that almost everything has been agreed upon, and that he’d been in touch with Donna Wilson and Carolyn Carlson.  The board noted this, and updated Fred on the Condemnation Proceedings.

Ed Druke asked the board for an update regarding the work that needs to be done under the building. Dennis noted that Jeff Russ will be coming in, and will call Frank when he’s ready to come in. Piet noted that at one point, the state had given permission to put the sump pump into the storm drain, but it was never done.

Correspondence:

The VLCT Newsletter was received.

The Vermont State Police – Quarterly Report was received.

Pay Orders:

A motion was made by Frank Suponski and seconded by Dennis Wiswall to approve pay orders as follows. The motion carried unanimously. The board questioned the Windham County Humane Society bills as there was no description.

Pay Orders:                                                                                        Pay Roll:

1/7/11 - $50,476.29                                                                          1/7/11 - $4,440.26

1/5/11 - $5,019.02

12/29/10 - $3,762.86

12/22/10 - $5,016.83

EFTPS:

12/29/10 - $1,706.74

01/05/11 - $1,141.49

01/02/11 - $1,549.25

A motion was made by Frank Suponski and seconded by Dennis Wiswall to adjourn at 8:37 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully Submitted,

Shannon Meckle