Members present: Eric Osgood, Brad Reed, Franklin Hooper, Blaine Delisle, Selectmen, Daryl West, Jeff Leferve, LCPC; Jeff Tucker, Dubois & King; George Pearlman, Chris Parker, Jon Gregg, Louise Von Wiese, Karl Eiriksson, Rosemary Audibert, Clerk.

Eric called meeting to order.

Board viewed and signed orders.

Rocky moved to accept meeting minutes from meetings held on December 29, 1999 and January 12, 2000, Brad seconded, so voted.

There was no road foreman report.

Jeff Tucker from Dubois & King made a presentation on the Pearl Street Bridge. Attached to the minutes is the supplemental alternatives analysis for the rehabilitation of the Pearl Street Bridge dated 1/17/2000. The new bridge railing will be the Texas Classic Rail, which is a concrete rail that closely matches the existing historic rail and has been previously approved by SHPO. Each alternative will achieve a HS-25 load rating under inventory conditions. Center pier cap will be replaced. Alternative 3 costs are based on matching the existing deck width of 28 feet, 3 inches. Alternative 7 and 8 costs are based on providing a 12 foot traveled lane. All three alternatives include a $100,000.00 allowance for a temporary bridge. New 5 foot concrete sidewalk included in each alternative. Alternatives 7 and 8 consist of a 150 foot long bridge by 32 foot out to out width resulting in a bridge of area 4,800 feet. Construction costs for alternatives 7 and 8 are between $900,000.00 and $1,000,000.00, which are conservative estimates. Alternative 7 and 8 are very similar the only major difference is that alternative 8 has a 300 foot horizontal approach curve, which meets State Standards. Alternative 7 has a 170 foot horizontal approach curve which does not meet State Standards and would require a variance from the State. Temporary bridge has two travel lanes and a sidewalk. Looking at a 2001 construction date. Estimated construction time is about 34 weeks. Rocky moved to accept alternative #8 for the Pearl Street Bridge Project, Brad seconded, so voted.

Blaine moved to appoint Dick Lemay as the Lamoille Regional Solid Waste Management District Supervisor, Brad seconded, so voted.

Karl Eiriksson, Jr. here regarding the use of the upstairs of the Municipal Building. He is the Pastor of the Jesus Christ Mission House. He has been in Johnson for the past five years. The church has 11 members in its congregation. Now they meet at the Laraway School and they do not have enough room. The Church has been in existence for two years. Works with other churches in the area. Eric to check on to see if there are any conflicts between church and state. Karl stated that would like to use the space Sunday morning and evening and Wednesday evening. Would be willing to rent the entire space. Board stated that the area will not be exclusive to any one group. The senior citizens would like to use the space during the daytime. The Board has not set up a schedule yet. Need to find out what other organizations would like to use the space. Karl to put the church request in writing.

Chris Parker stated that the food shelf is up and operating. Building looks great. Food shelf ladies have put in a lot of work in cleaning up the building. Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts and the recreation are using the upstairs. Now have to maintain the building. Need to build a ramp to make the building handicap assessable. Building needs to be painted. Also need to increase the parking capacity.

Chris stated that the Trustee Board is going to leave the 10 cents on the grant list at $22,000.00. Going to use the money to buy a sidewalk plow. Chris stated that the Trustees will make a pledge of support to the purchase of a new backhoe. Blaine stated that the cost will be about $80,000.00

Selectboard discussed the 2000-2001 budget. To add $1,000.00 for the maintenance of the talc mill house. Planning funds to be $2,119.00 and Dispatch $37,373.00.

Board signed State Highway certificate.

Eric stated that he has talked to Dick Sargent and told him what the problems are, like he is slow at getting the work done, etc. Dick is still interested in representing the Town. Board stated to wait one more month. Are in the middle of a law suit over a dog issue.

Eric stated that have received a recommendation from a Selecboard member from St. Albans, an attorney from St. Albans. Would like to get an attorney from out of the county. Should have less conflict of interest.

Board reviewed correspondence.

Blaine moved to go into executive session at 8:50 p.m. Rocky seconded, so voted.

Board came out of executive session at 8:55 p.m.

Blaine moved to adjourn, Rocky seconded, so voted.

Meeting adjourned at 8:55.p.m.

Respectfully submitted by

Rosemary Audibert, Clerk