Members Present: Brad Reed, Eric Osgood, Howard Romero, Selectman, P. Stephen Smith, Road Foreman, Casey Romero, JoAnn Benford, Rosemary Audibert, Clerk.

Eric called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Board viewed and signed orders.

Steve stated that have had 2.1 inches of rain since the last meeting.

Steve stated that all the roads have had chloride placed on them. Crew has built a small chloride tank for the small problem areas. Tank holds 350 gallons. Use the bag chloride with it.

Steve stated that on July 10, 2003 finished adding 5100 yards of sand to the winter sand pile.

Steve stated that the crew has taken a flagging and work zone safety class at the Johnson Municipal building. Next year will have to take a 4 hour class that will have a written test.

Steve stated Chris is doing the roadside mowing. Steve stated that the Town should look into a different style mower for the future. Now have a sidebar and it is getting harder to find parts for it. Mower is nine year old. Steve to get prices for a future budget.

Steve asked who's responsible for the maintenance for the recreation path. Weeds are growing up in the pathway. Need to put down some weed killer like Round Up. Eric to contact Laurie Wells.

Steve stated that have ordered orange safety tee shirts.

Eric asked has there had been any problems with dirt bikes at the ball fields this year. Steve stated that Mary Jean has not mentioned anything when she mows the fields.

Steve stated that might be able to do something with the chloride tank to put down round up on the recreation path.

Howard stated that Bill Davis is concerned about the fire department smoke house with the noise. Suggested that he talk to Gordie. Town and the Village could put in hedges. Steve stated that the slab is in and Gordie and spoken to Bill and everything is ok.

JoAnn Benford stated that the library would like to paint to the wood trim on the exterior of the building. Would like to Town to pay $1,000.00 of the cost. Total cost is $2,298.00 the balance would come from the library's operational budget. Would like to do this project this summer. Brad stated that the mill house needs some carpentry work done on it, many clapboards should be replaced. There are several windows that are gone and the door needs to be replaced. Eric stated that the buildings and ground category is tight. Brad stated that looking at $10,000,00 to $15,000.00 for the mill house. Board discussed holding off another year for the mill house project. Howard moved to delay the mill house project for another year and to give the library $1,000.00 out of that account to paint the library, Brad seconded, so voted.

Eric stated that Ken Harvey has 5 abandoned mobile homes that he would like to pull out of his park. Three of the five have paid their taxes and the others need to be abated. To hold a Board of Abatement meeting on Monday, July 28, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.

Casey stated that the Stakepark committee is still working on getting the bills and warrants into there bylaws. Committee has changed there meeting night for a better time to work with the select board meeting. Have concerns about approval for grants. Proposed that following solution to give the Board advance notice of the type of grant with a budget break down. Eric stated that the Board usually authorizes the chair to sign when ready. Howard stated that have a problem when need to have board approval on the warrant document fir grant monies spent.

Casey stated that working on a grant for site improvements in the amount of $1,000.00 or $5,000.00. Also working on a grant to help the development of the organization and administrative help, youth stipends, ass't coordinator. Since the skate park or the Town is not a 501Corportation, Copley will be the fiscal agent. Looking for more money for personal, would like to partner with the recreation committee. Eric stated that would need board approval for matching contributions or any in kind contributions.

Brad gave an update on the ambulance. Showers are an issue there is none yet. Garage doors are narrow for the ambulances have hit them twice. Doesn't look like LEDC is going to be buying the co-op building. As of July 18, 2003 had 49 calls, which consisted of 33 emergency calls and 16 transports. BJ is working on the schedule to cut down on the overtime. Newport is having extra expenses like showers. Also working on the subscriptions. All the Towns have paid their contracts. Howard asked if the calls could be broken down by towns. Brad stated that he would ask Mike. Brad stated that now have all Copley's transports.

Eric stated that the final report on the old cemetery is done and has been sent out to the property owners.

Eric stated that David Barra called and asked about the progress with the Hoag sewer permit. David to wait until Duncan gets back before he proceeds. Eric stated that on the Peter Hatala April 11, 2003 health order nothing done, check the property the end of June.

Eric stated that Matt Goodyear has rented ½ of the Tatro building and has paid the first month rent of $1,000.00

Howard stated that he is working on the drawing for the Codding Hollow culvert.

Eric stated that Johnson has been approved for $56787.00 in State town highway emergency funds for last year's storms. Duncan has documented $32,911.00 worth of actual expenses and there is more work that can be done that would be covered by the grant.

Eric stated that he has spoken with Bob Selby regarding the Lamoille County Planning Commission appointment he stated that he is willing to do it. Brad moved to appoint Bob Selby to the Lamoille County Planning Commission, Howard seconded, so voted.

Eric stated that the office is having computer server problems like inability to back up the system and running the anti virus software and should be replaced instead of spending money to trouble shooting the problem. The server is four years old. Village has approved $4600.00 towards the system. Eric stated that there is money in the office budget for this and to proceed.

Brad moved to sign the noise ordinance waiver for the Long Trail Tavern for July 26, 2003 from 9 p.m. to 1a.m. to have a band, Howard seconded, so voted.

Board signed written decision for the Royer dog hearing that was held on June 16, 2003.

Eric stated that have a contract with John Clegg regarding burials at the Evergreen Ledge Cemetery. Board has concerns about the exclusive rights to all burial. Board table until Duncan can follow up on.

Eric stated that that have a contract with the Agency of Transportation regarding a right of way agreement for the Pearl Street Bridge. Board would like Duncan to review contract before they sign it.

Memo from Vt. Appraisal Co. regarding public access to appraisal documents. Duncan would like to see the data in digital form and would like to encourage them to use digital photos and electronic collection of the data, as this would be very helpful when the town goes to digital parcel mapping.

Brad stated that he would be interested in serving on the Board of Directors for VLCT.

Eric stated that the Town has been approved for two toolboxes from the Emergency Management Planning Grant.

Eric stated that there is a meeting regarding the Court House renovation project on Tuesday night in Hyde Park.

Howard moved to accept a tax rate of $3.17, which consist of town of .90, school state wide of 1.35 and school local of .91, Brad seconded, so voted.

Brad moved to adjourn, Howard seconded, so voted.

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by

Rosemary Audibert, Clerk