Members present: Franklin Hooper, Brad Reed, Eric Osgood, Blaine Delisle, Howard Romero, Selectmen, Stephen P. Smith, Road Foreman, Rosemary Audibert, Clerk.

Eric called meeting to order at 8:15 p.m.

Board viewed and signed orders.

Steve stated that had 5.1 inches of rain since the last meeting.

Steve stated that Bruce has been on the grader, trying to do 7 miles of road per a load of chloride.

Steve stated that the Town has moved three monument stones from the former Town Hall to the municipal building.

Steve stated that started the winter sand pile on June 9, so far have put up a total of 2,000 yards.

Steve stated that have cleaned up the trees on the Nelson Duba Field.

Steve stated that Ray Gilcris has been here six months. Ray is very ambitious worker and has excellent common sense. Ray designed the air hose system, which runs throughout the shop and built a wash bay. Ray is an excellent equipment operator and takes pride in his work. Steve stated that he feels Ray has passed his probationary period. Howard moved to make Ray Gilcris permanent full time town employee, with the same pay rate as the other highway crew, Blaine seconded, so voted.

Steve stated that he would like to see Bruce White as the grader operator receive a higher rate of compensation. Blaine stated that how can you say that the grader operator should receive more than the loader operator. Should be based on seniority. Steve stated that the highway department is pleased about the new personal policy.

Board discuss rate of compensation for the highway crew.

Current Rate New Rate

Steve Smith $16.87 $17.81

Bruce White $13.25 $14.00 $15.00 per hour when

Steve is gone.

Chris Perkins $13.25 $14.00

Ray Gilcris $13.25 $14.00

Brad moved to accept the new rates of compensation, Rocky seconded, so voted. Eric stated that he would like to know what effect the new rates of compensation would have on the budget. Duncan stated that he would do this.

Duncan stated NEMS to have an open house on June 30, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.

Duncan stated that waiting for the report from UVM on the cemetery.

Duncan stated that there is nothing new on the Robert Hoag Health Order.

Duncan stated that the Skate Park has the new wording for the bylaws. Have mailed a copy to the recreation committee. Howard stated that the skate park committee is adjusting their meeting schedule, so there is better timing for the bills. Howard stated that did not get the $25,00.00 grant, working on a new grant for $15,000.00. Would like to make more site improvements and for administrative help. Application is due June 28, 2003. Also looking into a grant from Tony Hawk for $5,000.00. Eric to sign application when done.

Duncan stated that there is nothing new on the Emergency Management Draft Ordinance.

Duncan stated that placed an ad in the paper for a Lamoille County Planning Commission member, there was no response. Doug stated that Bob Selby might be interested, have not spoken to him about this. Eric stated that he would call Bob.

Duncan stated that have not done the changes to the Development Road Policy.

Howard stated he thought he had a picture of a culvert that could be used as a base for a design for the Codding Hollow culvert.

Duncan stated that have meet with the consultant for the Capital Budget and Plan Act 200 grant. First step is to inventory all capital assets of the town and village department including land, buildings and equipment and to assign original and current values to them. Need to set a threshold as to the dollar amount or base on it on its useful life span.

Duncan stated that had an employee meeting to go over the new insurance offerings with the League and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Employee asked good questions and the meeting went well.

Duncan stated that the Town might receive some money from the Emergency Fund for last year's storms. Duncan to put together the paperwork. Have received some money from FEMA for these storms. Eric stated that would like to set aside some of this money into the emergency fund. Blaine stated that was a good idea, so that the money doesn't have to come out of the highway funds.

Blaine moved to accept meeting minutes from May 19, 2003, Brad seconded, so voted.

Eric stated that in Hyde Park, Morristown and Elmore in their sewer ordinance the application is signed by the health officer, contractor and engineer stating that the septic system was installed as design. Board would like to see this incorporated in the Johnson Sewer Ordinance.

Eric stated that on June 30, 2003 it is Hubert Beard's 86^th birthday. He has been at Beard's Hardware for 75 years. Board sign proclamation that June 30, 2003 is Hubert Beard Day.

There will be only one Selectboard meeting in July on the 21^st .

Brad stated that the ambulance is going to move into the old appliance building at VEC. Rent is $1600.00, which includes heat. Copley Hospital is starting a new program to train the paramedics in the ER. Copley will certify them.

Howard moved to authorize Eric to sign the agreement for computer appraisal services between the Town of Johnson and the State of Vermont to use the Marshall and Swift Cost Tables until June 30, 2004, Brad seconded so voted.

Howard moved to accept noise ordinance waiver from Lamoille County Field Days for July 25-27, Brad seconded, so voted.

Franklin Hooper signed the Health Officer Oath for the State so he can be appointed.

Board signed the Annual Bridge inspection Report from the Agency of Transportation, only acknowledges that the report was received.

Duncan stated that did not receive a grant from the Better Backroads for the Fox Lot Road culvert.

Duncan stated that the highway crew is going to take the mine safety class in Hyde Park.

Rocky stated that when Sheriff Marcoux gets a compliant there is nothing he can do unless the Town enforces the sewer ordinance. Town does have a permit on the Putvian property for sewer for a 2 bedroom trailer for a total of 4 people, which were the bases for the design. Duncan stated that the Health Officer needs to make an inspection to find out the number of people living in the trailer, than issue a notice of violation based on the ordinance and the design and issue a health order. Rocky stated that he would work on this.

Brad moved to adjourn, Rocky seconded, so voted

Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by

Rosemary Audibert, Clerk