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Members present: Franklin Hooper, Brad
Reed, Eric Osgood, Blaine Delisle, Selectman; Duncan
Hastings, Administrator, Steve Smith, Road Foreman,
Mike Patch, Delvin Gallagher, James Tomlinson, William
Jennison, Gordon Smith, Chris Parker, Rosemary Audibert,
Clerk.
Eric called meeting to order at
7:05 p.m.
Chris Parker stated that the Town
could go in with the Village to buy the Tatro Property.
Option one is for the Town to go in 50/50 with the Village.
Option two the Town could buy out the Village original
share of land for the purchase price. If the Town doesn't
want to go in with the Village the Village could purchase
the whole property of 180 acres with building. Duncan
stated that a special meeting would have to be warned
by the end of the week. For a meeting on March 25, 2003
at 7:00 p.m. Brad moved to hold a special meeting on
March 25, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. to go in jointly with the
Village to purchase the Tatro Property, Rocky seconded,
so voted.
Duncan stated that the light department
would like to move into the new building. Town and Village
could share the upper building. Would need to have voter
approval to sell of the remaining property that is not
needed. If the Town and Village go though a sub-division
would incur some costs. Blaine asked is there an out
if the Village uses the land for a water source. Eric
stated that the price is the same, and no money would
came back to the Town, with this option there may be
money coming back. Chris stated that if the Village
used the land for a water source need to have 3000 radius
feet for wellhead protection. Village should now within
a month if the Osgood site will be used. Tatro contract
calls for $60,000.00 down and the balance paid in 4
yearly installments, similar to last mortgage. Total
price is $300,000.00.
Eric stated that need to set a
date for the committee meeting for the personnel issues
and management of the properties for after Town Meeting.
Duncan stated that with the AOT
enhancement grant for the main street study, selectmen
where the original signers, should it stay that way
to sign the contract for Lanoureux and Dickinson. Trustees
give for selectboard to sign contract. Trustees would
like to have reports as to what is going on.
Brad stated that the Homeland Security
has declared an orange alert for the country. Brad asked
how does information get to people in case of a disaster.
Do Johnson State College students know whom to contract?
Can this information be placed on the web page? Eric
stated that the sheriff office dispatch center has a
copy of the Johnson's rapid response page.
Mike Patch asked about the Town
and Village merger. Howard stated that George Pearlman
and him self have been preparing the information, no
opinions on the merger or not. Will have a handout at
Town Meeting. To hold a special meeting if the voters
want to go forward with this. Howard stated that there
has been no other study. Don't have informed voters
at this time only have opinions. Need to inform voters
before this can be voted on this is a very complex issue.
There is no bias towards the town or village, putting
out information to inform the voters.
Eric stated that have a request
from a 12 step recovery group to hold weekly meetings
on Sunday morning for a couple of hours. Board gave
ok.
Duncan stated that the noise from
the WIC program is becoming unbearable. Have told them
many times to stop the kids from running. Board stated
that that to give WIC one month notice to find other
place to hold their clinic.
Eric stated that Gordie Smith is
going to the Lamoille County Emergency meetings and
he will also try to go.
Rocky moved to accept January 20,
2003 meeting minutes, Howard seconded, so voted.
Steve stated that since the last
meeting had 18 inches of snow, plowed 8 times and sanded
14 times. Had nine days that it was below 0.
Steve stated that have installed
the grader wing, also installed an overhead air hose
and have made a new worktable from steel.
Steve stated that need too purchase
an exit sign. Have been talking with Ultramar regarding
the 1000 gallon fuel tank. Ultramar says it doesn't
have to have a liner and the State says it does. The
new regulations regarding sand and salt shed are federal
laws. Have used 380 tons of salt as of now. Have capacity
of 60 tons storage now. Put up 6000 yards of sand per
year. Blaine stated that the building is two high and
not wide enough; wall towards the river would need to
be rebuilt. Mike Patch stated that could buy a 154 x
52 building made of heavy plastic for $20,000.00 that
has a guarantee for 30 years. Would need to build blocks
to set the walls on.
Eric stated that he and Duncan
testified on the bridges at Local Government Day in
Montpelier. According the Floyd Nease the Railroad Street
Bridge will be done in 2004.
Jim Tomlinson here regarding a
property of his that what was sold at tax sale. At the
sale his brother bought a 10 acre lot but received a
deed for 58 acres. Bill Milo told Jim that only sold
the 10 acre lot. Had a chance a couple of years ago
the sell the remaining land, Martha told Jim that he
didn't own the land. Did Williams and Green made a mistake
when deeded the property over. Jim's brother has spent
$250,000.00 on a house and thought he had enough land
for protection. Time to settle this is now. Jim thinks
this happened about 5 or 6 years ago. Jim doesn't want
to see this to go court. Rosemary to check records.
Duncan stated that have a draft
contract for ambulance service. Attorneys are auguring
over words. Everything is in there that the town was
looking for.
Duncan stated that the committee
of Clerk/Treasurers has done an office review waiting
for report.
Duncan stated that have not heard
anything from Hoag's attorney.
Brad moved to have Eric sign the
contract with Lanoureux and Dickinson for the Main Street
Study, money to come out of planning budget, Howard
seconded, so voted.
Duncan stated that have not heard
anything on the CH Stearns hearing regarding there liquor
license. Blaine stated that CH Stearns has agreed to
a ten day suspension. Board took no action on CH Stearns
or DJ's liquor license application.
Howard moved to have Eric sign
the request for funds from the Economic Development
grant in the amount of $3620.00, Brad seconded, so voted.
Duncan stated that have a sewer
permit from Ed Elmendorf on Collins Hill. Louise is
not comfortable in doing this. Rocky explained the process.
Duncan stated that have a driveway
application from David Ring for the Ed Buttolph development.
Application was on the old form have sent him a new
one. Will be asking the town to take over 2000 feet
of the development road.
Duncan stated that would like to
purchase a land use property tax publication from the
league for $12.00. Have examples of development service
vs. taxes. Board gave ok to order.
Duncan stated that he can't go
to the long-range planning meeting regarding transportation
on the 26th. Eric stated that he would go.
Duncan stated that would like to
join the Vt. Municipal Highway Association cost is $10.00.
They work with AGC for classes. Board gave ok to join.
Duncan stated the DEW as agreed
to pay for part of the furnace repair bill. Have not
heard anything from Lamoille Kennels regarding the letter
that was sent.
Howard stated that regarding Green
Mountain Club asking for a determination regarding the
top of the island. Howard has spoken with Karl Jurtenoff
and the top of the island is out of the 100 year flood
plain. Have sent a letter to Green Mountain Club and
to the planning commission. Eric stated that he has
talked with Doug and the Planning Commission still feels
the bridge is in the wrong place.
Duncan stated that enhancements
grants are not going to be in the governor budget this
year.
Board reviewed notice to impound
dogs and the policy.
Blaine moved to accept the resolution
on Gilbert Baraw day. Howard seconded, so voted. He
is turning 80 years old and has been a road commissioner,
selectmen, and fence viewer and was on the fire department.
Brad moved to approve the notice
to impound and policy, Blaine seconded, so voted. Board
sign policy.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted by
Rosemary
Audibert, Clerk |
