Members Present: Brad Reed, Eric Osgood, Blaine Delisle 7:30 pm, Selectmen, Steve Smith, Road Foreman, Mike Patch, Carolyn Mecklosky, Louise Von Weise, Ben Hogwood, Donna Van Marter, Kristen Owen, Rosemary Audibert, Clerk.
No quorum at 7:00 p.m. Board heard report from Steve Smith, Road Foreman. Steve stated that have put up speed limit signs on 6 streets, which include Maple Hill, Clay Hill, Gould Hill, Railroad Street, School Street. Cost for a sign and post is about $50.00. Steve stated that should to look into the speed limit ordinance on the Village Streets; speed limit may be different than the signs that were order.
Steve stated that the paving is done for this year. About $100.00 over budget. Working on the shoulders.
Steve stated that have met with FEMA should receive $27,000.00 for the June and July floods. Everything has been filed except on Fox Lot the 2nd time. Looking into getting Impact Money for that. There is no State Emergency Fund money available.
Steve stated that have started to put chloride on the roads, have done 10,000 gallons
Eric suggested that Steve should attend the Town Fair in Killington on September 26, 2002.
Eric stated that that stop sign on French Hill has been change to a yield. Need to change the sign or need to change the ordinance. Amendment to an ordinance needs to be posted for 60 days. Have heard back from one person, waiting to see if there is any other feedback.
Brad stated that on the Power House Bridge the wood is drying crooked. Brad suggested placing a board on the backside too sees if that will straighten the boards. Brad stated that the guardrails there is a 2 x 6 board that is could move separating, up and down and sideways. Steve to check on this.
The Vermont Local Road Program is holding a class here at the municipal offices on September 11, 2002
Carolyn Mecklosky made a presentation of three clay bridge tiles to the Town of Johnson. These tiles are made from clay dug locally created with a Vermont Arts Council Grant at the V.S.C. Art House Community Art Classes.
Blaine arrived at 7:30 p.m.
Eric called meeting to order.
Mike Patch asked where the money is coming from to buy the new truck. Money is coming from the Capital Equipment Fund. Mike stated that this is a major piece of equipment he has seen the truck. Blaine stated that this truck is going to replace a small truck, which we use the rock money and fine money towards. Mike stated that is not the way it was voted at town meeting, money has to be spent by a taxpayer vote. Blaine stated that was for the 3 big trucks, grader, and loader. Only equipment that cost over $50,000.00 needs voter approval. Eric stated that the stone and the fine money would be put back into the fund. Mike asked if this was a board decision. Board stated yes. Mike asked that Eric look into the Town Meeting Minutes it see what was voted on.
Mike stated that the roads by the recreation fields should have a sealant or stay mat place on them. Should be graded and have some chloride put down. Blaine stated that the road crew is behind on there work because of the storms. Eric stated that storm damage is about $90,00.00 and looking at getting back $27,000.00. Steve stated that have put down chloride down in the buildings, about 200 gallons at a cost of $1.50 per gallon.
Eric stated that have been poking on the Parker & Stearns land today and finding cemetery stones. There was an old cemetery there in the 1800's, thought all the graves were moved to Lamoille View Cemetery. Dean Hewitt found 4 stones, they were laying flat on the ground with topsoil on them, and the stones are in good shape. Deanne French thinks there may be a good number of graves still there. The landscaping work is being done in front of Parker & Stearns.
Eric stated that Rocky has had an accident and is in the hospital and will be laid up for quite some time. Need to have a deputy health officer. Louise Von Wiese stated that she would be willing to serve as deputy health officer. Board explained duties. Brad moved to appoint Louise Von Wiese as Deputy Health Officer, Blaine seconded, so voted.
Next working meeting to be on Tuesday, September 3, 2002.
Donna Van Marter here regarding getting an electric easement so she can get power to her house. Now have solar power. Kristen Owen owns the property, having a hard time with the out of state mortgage company. Steve at Morrisville Water & Light suggested using the town road right of way of 25 feet. To place one pole on Donna's land and one pole on Kristen's land. Blaine authorize as long as it doesn't interfere with the ditch line and the roadway. Donna stated that it would not interfere.
Eric stated that there is going to be a joint meeting in September of the 5 selectboards regarding ambulance service.
Blaine stated that would like to talk with the Village Trustees about the Village Speed Limit Ordinances. Clayhill doesn't need to be 25 mph.
Eric stated that Duncan has talked with the Town Attorney on the Bob Hoag sewer permit and he recommends that the Board contact Bob Hoag and his Engineer and tell them we have not heard anything from them about filing for a new permit and submitting a design that complies with the Sewage Ordinance. Let them know we are looking for voluntary compliance, but failing that further action will be taken. If that works that problem is solved. If it does not work, he thinks we need to issue new orders or notices of violation of the sewerage ordinance to avoid problems with the procedural issues of the original one. Brad moved to have Duncan write a letter on Bob Hoag, Blaine seconded, so voted.
Eric stated that Laurie Wells stated that there was an accident at a Little League game on June 28, 2002. An umpire at the game without a facemask took a foul ball in the face. A claim was submitted to Little League and they denied it. The Recreation Committee feels that he was a volunteer and wanted to know if can file a claim under the Town insurance. Board stated that to file a claim with the insurance co.
Board to review Morrisville Junk Ordinance.
Brad moved to approve Ken Harvey sewer application for 28 units for the mobile home park, Blaine seconded, so voted.
Brad moved to approve Charles and Rebecca Hess sewer application for two trailers, Blaine seconded, so voted. Would like Rocky to do a follow up on the failed sewer system.
Brad moved to approve Silas and Linda Jones sewer application for a single family home, Blaine seconded, so voted.
Brad moved to approve Gary Foote, Sr. sewer application for one commercial and one duplex, Blaine seconded, so voted.
Brad moved to approve Roger Demar sewer application for a sing family home, Blaine seconded, so voted.
Brad moved to approve Vt. Electric Co-op sewer application for 300 gpd right away and 1,000 gpd for the future, Blaine seconded, so voted.
Eric stated that he would like to send a letter to the Village Trustees about the cost for town residents to connect to the Village sewer system. Hook up charge is 300% more than the charge for village residents. Recouping the cost for capital expenses. Blaine stated that they shouldn't do that. Plant was not paid for by property tax only though sewer user fees. Eric stated that the town residents have no representation in a village vote. Eric to write letter.
Blaine moved to accept meeting minutes from July 1, July 15, July 15 Dog Hearing and August 5, 2002, Brad seconded, so voted.
Brad moved to adjourn, Blaine seconded, so voted.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by