SELECTMEN'S WORKING MEETING
Members present: Franklin Hooper, Brad Reed, Eric Osgood, Selectmen, Duncan Hastings, Administrator, Rosemary Audibert, Clerk.
Eric called meeting to order.
Duncan stated that Levie Gray has submitted a sewer application for connection to the east Johnson sewer line. Application is for 480 gallons per day, house has three bedrooms and the garage apt has one for a total of four bedrooms. Levie was told that he need to show that he was in compliance with all state permits. Levie called John Klimenock who told him that he did need state permits. Levie to get this cleared up.
Eric stated that the rates for Village sewer application to connection in the Village is $500.00 connection fee and a $288.00 fee for capacity charge for a total of $788.00 for a single family home. After August 1, 2002 the sewer application fee for connection to the village sewer for connections in the town will be 300% of the Village rate. Levie Gray total fee is $1,381.00.
Duncan stated that have received Vt. Electric Co-op, Charles Hess trailers, Gary Foote, Silas Jones, Roger Demar, Ken Harvey and Levie Gray applications before August 1, 2002 so they will be charge the same rate as the Village connections.
Rocky stated that on Bob Hoag sewer plans calls for a replacement system for a failed system for the trailer. Appeal process would go to the superior court. Duncan stated that it appears that a state permit is required. Town needs to have a written order that includes the appeal procedures. Should bring Bob Hoag to a meeting to see if voluntary comply with the conditions set at the last Board of Health meeting and than issue a written order. Rocky stated that the plans need to be signed of by a engineer, need a 4 inch pipe, need a 7 hole d box and six 50 feet of lines. Bob won't uncover the system. Duncan stated that Bob needs to fully comply with the ordinance this is a new dwelling that should have state permits. Duncan to look into this more with the League of Cities and Towns and the Town attorney.
Brad moved to set an on site sewer application fee of $75.00 effective September 1, 2002, Eric seconded, so voted.
Brad moved a sewer district application fee of $75.00, Eric seconded, so voted.
Eric stated the Ken Harvey would like to do an in kind payment for sewer application fees. Ken is building a bike track by the skate park he is donating the equipment and labor. Eric moved to accept an in kind payment for sewer applications for Ken Harvey, Brad seconded, so voted.
Rocky moved to accept sewer application fee from Levie Gray for connection to the East Johnson Sewer System, Brad seconded, so voted.
Rocky stated that the boards on the Power house bridge are coming apart, pulling away and curling on the Power House side. These were the boards that were cut from the lumber off the town land. Board to discuss to next meeting. Eric stated that he would look at the bridge.
Board reviewed the Miller dog order. Brad moved to accept written dog order for the Miller dog, Rocky seconded, so voted. Eric signed order.
Board reviewed bridge plans for the Railroad Street Bridge. State needs to have letter returned by August 16, 2002. Board would like Water & Light Commissioner Ken Phelps to review the plans. Board signed letter giving OK to the plans.
Eric stated that would like to compensate Richard Lemay for the deposition that was in Burlington. This was not a dog call, have no way of charge out. Not appropriate for the Selectman to charge. Dick Sargent to send a bill. Brad moved to pay Richard Lemay mileage of 40 cents per mile to and from Burlington, Rocky seconded, so voted.
Duncan stated that there has been a FEMA declaration for the flood damage on June 12, 2002, working to get June 26-27 included. Codding Hollow and Hunter Road do qualify for funding. The State emergency fund has no money in the fund.
Duncan stated that contractor is working on a price for the beam work that needs to be done on the Scribner Bridge.
Duncan handed out the revision to the personnel policy. To review at the next working meeting, would like to have a full board present.
Brad stated that Bob Hoag is handing out flyers stating his case for the ambulance service. Wants a five year contract in the flyer. Duncan stated that the follow up letter to the board did state a five year contract. Brad stated that Scott hasn't done much yet. The five Boards appointed him chairman. Eric stated that the Boards are waiting for the sub-committee to make a presentation. Eric to talk with Ken Harvey and express Johnson concerns and will try to set up a meeting with the Boards. Brad stated that he hasn't seen any results yet.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by