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then. Corrections will be noted in the minutes of that meeting.
MINUTES
- SPECIAL MEETING - BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MARCH 27th, 2003
NEWFANE TOWN OFFICE
PRESENT:
Selectmen: Piet van Loon, Gorty Baldwin, Gary Katz, and Chris Williams.
Absent: Priscilla Cotton
Also Present: Doris Knechtel as Administrative Assistant.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order by Chairman Piet van Loon at 4:30
p.m.
2. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF HIGHWAY GRANT APPLICATION REQUESTS
Three Highway Grant Applications for Newfane were prepared for consideration
by the VT Agency of Transportation. One application for the Highway Program
is for one mile of retreatment and associated side dressing on Depot or
Dover Road (TH#2) for a total project cost of $72,000 of which the town
would be responsible for 20% of the cost or $14,400. For the Structures
Program Grant an application was filed for the replacement of the substandard
railing on Bridge #15 (Monroe Bridge) and the replacement of the deck
for the estimated amount of $65,000 of which the town would be responsible
for 20% or $13,000. The other Structures Program Grant application for
the replacement of the stone retaining wall on Dover Road (TH#2) by the
Culhane property with a battered wall for an estimated cost of $50,000
of which the town would be responsible for 20% or $10,000. The town’s
share would be 10% if the town network inventory system, which identifies
the location, size, deficiencies/condition, and estimated cost to repair
had been completed. (Next year). There was discussion by the Board on
the Culhane project about site lines, possible land acquisition, an under
drain for the water problem, aesthetic of the concrete form compared to
the existing stone wall, etcetera. The replacement rail on Bridge #15
is to be of pedestal type not side mounted.
Motion was made by G. Katz and seconded by C. Williams to approve of the
three Highway Grant Applications as presented and forward them to the
District #2 Agency of Transportation. Unanimous.
3. TO TRANSACT ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE NEWFANE
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
A. The Town Highway Financial Plan for highways has been completed for
the Board to review. This is usually approved at a yearly meeting with
District #2 VTRANS which has not yet been scheduled.
B. The bids for Roadside Mowing should be prepared soon and sent out for
responses. The Cemetery Mowing bid has not been sent out for bid recently
as it is under $2,000. The one who has been doing the cemetery mowing
has done an exceptional job. He will be contacted to see if he is still
interested and to verify his hourly rate.
C. It was suggested that the cost, purchase or rental, of a broom attachment
for the Backhoe be looked into instead of having an employee use a push
broom on the bridges and at intersections. Board members present felt
that it may be cost effective. G. Katz will talk about the idea with J.
Gray to see what his thoughts are.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by G. Katz and seconded by G. Baldwin to adjourn the Special
Meeting of the Board at 4:55 p.m. Unanimous.
Doris A. Knechtel
Administrative Assistant
Newfane Board of Selectmen
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