Works
Session
Members present: Eric Osgood, Blaine Deslisle, Franklin
Hooper, Howard Romero, and Bradley Reed.
Also present: Duncan Hastings Municipal Administrator,
Ben Hogwood.
Howard handed out a draft of Board By-laws for the
Skate Park Committee for review by the Selectboard.
Duncan to copy and hand out to Board next week.
Board reviewed Draft Policy for Inclusion of line items
in Selectman's Budget. Policy was approved with one
change. Duncan to make change and bring back for signatures.
Board reviewed issues related to Local Liquor Control
Board roles and responsibilities. Duncan reported initial
results of his research on powers of Board. The Board
asked Duncan to draft a letter for their review to be
sent out with Licenses. The letter would provide warning
to the Licensees that the Board would be imposing their
own suspensions in addition to or separate from the
State Liquor Control Board actions.
Howard briefed the Board on historical Johnson photo
collections that Linda Jones has obtained. Howard is
scanning these photos and stated there are some magnificent
old photos which are treasures. He would to present
a "slide show" of the photos for the community at some
point to highlight them.
The Board reviewed the CDBG grant amendment application
for the Harvey Trailer Park and requisition for funds
and authorized Eric to sign and return both documents.
Board reviewed Act 200 Capital Budget RFP and voted
to award contract to David Spitz. Duncan to get contract
for next meeting.
Howard explained the request for a .3 FTE for a Recreation/Skate
Park Coordinator and the grant application that would
fund it. The Board had a conceptual discussion about
what this position might require in terms of local tax
supported funding when the grant runs out. Several ideas
were discussed including possible sharing of position
between towns and the other projects or functions that
such a person might oversee. No firm conclusions were
reached.
Eric discussed request of Fire Dept. to share town/village
radio frequency. The Board agreed to share but thought
it prudent to start process of applying for another
frequency.
Board authorized Eric to sign an application for Rural
Fire Protection Grant for Dry Hydrants. Board also authorized
use of Town employees and equipment for in kind grant
match.
Brad gave the Board a report on the Ambulance Service
search for a location. The focus now is the VEC building
on School St. LEDC is pursing purchase and would offer
space to NEMS, if it works out.
Bard moved and Rocky seconded adjournment, all in favor
Adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Next meeting April 21st
Submitted by Duncan Hastings |
