Members Present: Eric Osgood, Franklin Hooper, Daryl West, Brad Reed, Selectmen, Kathy Killman, Howard and Casey Romero, Rosemary Audibert, Clerk.

Eric called meeting to order.

Board viewed and signed orders.

Board reviewed last month meeting minutes dated November 27, 2000. Brad moved to accept as printed, Rocky seconded, so voted.

Kathy Killman here regarding her long driveway; which is a private road. She would like to have a different 911 address. In the future there will be two homes off that driveway. Cotnoir’s have subdivided the property. Would like the road to be named Moss Garden Road. Road doesn’t tie into Sandy Birch Lane has a separate access off Route 100C. Kathy’s current address is 2245 Sandy Birch Lane. Daryl would like to look into 911 as a correction instead of a new road. Rocky moved to accept Moss Garden Road as a 911 correction, Brad seconded, so voted.

Darrell Wescom here regarding Town highway #38, Class 4 road. Darrell bought 10.2 acres from Earl Morse. Driveway will be off the class 4 road. Would like to stop the snowmobilers from using it as a trail. Concerned with the groomers pushing snow back into the road after the road was plowed. Board stated that it has been the policy of the Town to allow snowmobilers to use class 4 roads. Darrell doesn’t want to bring the road up to class three standards. In order to bring the road to class three standards would have to cut down trees, etc. Darrell stated that would move in next summer. Darrell has no problem with plowing the road. Board suggested that Darrell talk to the snowmobile club as to what his concerns are and if he stills has problems with them to come back to the Board.

Casey stated that the River Park & Pathways Task Force has been working on a survey to see what the needs are. Principal Brigid Scheffert has giving approval to allow the survey to be incorporated in the Social Study class at the elementary school. Will have to do a mailing for the high school students. Johnson State College would like to be involved in with this project. Would like the surveys out in January and back in February so that can have results in before Town meeting. Printing and mailing costs are estimated at about $500.00. Board stated that Charles Hoag gave the Town $500.00 to start a skateboard park. Rocky moved to spend up to $500.00 for the surveys and postage, and that the Chairman speaks to Chuck about what his intends for the money are, Brad seconded, so voted.

Casey stated that working with Lamoille County Planning Commission and Agency of Natural Resources with a Facilities Engineer on a non-motorboat launch assess. The land that the Town is going to acquire is in the area that is approved by the State. Grant requires matching funds. Should not be over $3000.00 for planning and a feasibility study. Board could put the money into their budget or a article at Town Meeting. Applications are due January 15, 2001. Board stated that would prefer an article at Town Meeting for the matching funds. Daryl and Casey to work on article.

Letter from the State of Vermont Agency of Transportation regarding the Pearl Street Bridge stating that any improvements that require total reconstruction of any of the existing substructure units will move the project into a reconstruction rather than an rehabilitation; which carries a 10% local share. Rocky moved to accept the amendment on the Pearl Street Bridge, Brad seconded so voted. Board signed amendment.

Richard Lemay has missed three meeting in a row and is now longer the Lamoille Regional Solid Waste Management District Supervisor. Rosemary stated that his term is up in March. Board decided to wait until after Town Meeting to see is there is still a vacancy in the position to make any appointments.

Board viewed correspondence.

Daryl stated that would like to see the Town make a donation to the Gardner Manosh Scholarship fund. Rocky moved to make a donation of $300.00 to the Gardner Manosh Scholarship fund, Daryl seconded, so voted.

Board set a budget meeting for Tuesday, January 9, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. Board reviewed budget figures for this year.

Eric stated that would like to see a separate meeting for the rail vs. trail. Board suggested a meeting in early February,

Rocky moved to adjourn, Brad seconded, so voted.

Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by

Rosemary Audibert, Clerk