SELECTMEN'S MEETING

November 8, 1999

Members Present: Eric Osgood, Blaine Delisic, Brad Reed, Franklin Hooper, Se~ectmen;

George Peariman, Gordie Smith, Chris Parkcr, Stuart Rowe, Mike Dunhani, trustees;

Phyllis jewett, Diane & Arlen Inga1~s, Kathleen Kozaryn, Pauline Ftiller, Marion

Prescott, Joan hall, Willard Lanphear,Marion Taylor, Food Shelt jennifcr Flagg, ·~oi4h

County Animal I~eague; P~l Sauve, Michael Patch, Daryl West, Rosemary Audibert,

(Clerk.

Eric called meeting to order.

Board viewed and signed orders.

Pauline Fuller stated the Senior (Center would like a portion of the upstairs for their exclusive use. They do not want to have to put there stuff away at night. Not asking for the whole upstairs just a pohion. Chris stated ~at this is not in the sprit oF the building for exclusive use of the building. Could not be exclusive because of the grant flinding.

Board stated building and at what organizations would space during the day a meal at lunch time
that they are not prepared to say at this time who will use the times. Havc not set up a schedule yet. Need to find out what other like to use the upstairs. Seniors stated that they would only use the time hours. Would like to play cards, put a puzzle together and have
 

Board stated that there is enough room for the seniors to build another building off to the side of the building if they want there own space. Board to give the seniors a totir of the property and ~e upstairs. It is up to the seniors to find a flinding source.

Board stated that the Town and Village will be short in funding to finish the upstairs. Grant money was cut in half.

Eric stated that l~i>od she] F could use the Town's share of the old Talc Mill house. Marion gave a presentation regarding the Food shell; Food shelf started in 1987 at the Puffer Methodist (Church in Morrisville. 51% of the people who used the Food shelf where from Johnson. Most of the food comes from flie Vt. Fond Bank. In October hit a new record for families served, 48 families, ~ 37 people. Food she~f serves the following communities Belvidere, Eden, J~son, ~oith Hyde Park, Watervi~~e. In 1993 looked at ~e following places for space, St. Johns Church, United Church, Wate~an Lodge, Hong Ambulance Building, Vt. Electric Co-op and Laraway School. Marion stated that they very much appreciate that the Vennont Studio School paid all thc utilities. The food shelf is a non - proflt group with all volunteers. Open from 9 to 12 moon three days a week. Depends all on donations, their is no government funding. Need to keep he food in a locked area. The space that they use now is adequate.

George Peariman stated that the door would cost $500.00, installed.

Board stated that the bids to finish the upstairs where as follows:
Thoinas Wood Btiilders $59,000.00
DEW Construction $55,000.00
 

Rocky moved to rebid to finish the upstairs and to itemize each item that is to be done, Blame seconded so voted. To rebid in January.

Blame stated that had to replace a rear end in a tnick.

Jennifer Flaggs is the Director of: the North County Aninial League. Lamoi Ile Kennels is changing he way they handle dogs. They will no longer take ownership of any dog that stays over the five days. North County Animal League will take dogs ifthey have space available. Would do dogs on a case by case bases. Have a new facility on Route ~()(). Will test each dog to sce ifit is ill or aggressive, if the dog is either of these
things the Town will have to pay to have it laid away.
Board will know before the five
days is up. There may be times that a dog may have to slay a few days longer at the kennels ifthere IS 110 room at the animal league. There wil~ be a $10.00 transfer fee per dog, to help in the cost oi~rabies shot and neuteung.

Rocky moved to accept the $10.00 transfer fee, and the addition of 7 clays boarding costs~ and the Board is to know immediately if tlic dog doesn't pass the test. Brad seconded so voted.

Rocky moved to accept Michael Patch resignation from the Lamoille Union School Board, Blame seconded, so voted.

Rocky moved to appoint Mark Nie~sen to the Lamoille Union School Board to the next annu~ meehng, Brad seconded, so voted.

Blame moved to appoint Pain Jaspershon to the Lamoille Union School Boani to the next annual meeting, Brad seconded, so voted

Blame moved to pay all employees a Christmas Bonus of $100.00 and R~onda Gucris $50.00.

Paul Sattve here regarding work done on the clock tower. Replaced about 95% of fle tower. Did much more tl)an what was in the estimate, needed to make the tower safe.
Board stated that he did a good job.
Have a brand new structure. Paul stated that the
el etk oF the works come to visit and George and Brad made several visits, should have
been aware oFthe extra work that he was doing.
Rocky stated that shotLId have come to
the Board with a change order. Paul stated that he went along with good faith. $3,50().00 more about 10% of the estimate.  Had a total of 52 extra hours.  Brad recommended to the Board that they pay the bill.  Paul stated that his road needs a few loads of gravel.  Blaine stated that the Town does help people with class four roads.  Brad move to pay the extra $3547.00 above the original estimate, Rocky seconded, so voted.  Paul thanked the Board.

    Mike Stated that the boulders on the Mine Road are moved again.  Blaine stated the Steve has moved the boulders back twice, will move them back again.  Board stated that the talc company could put up a fence, because of a safety problem.

    Letter on file from Karl Jurentkuff regarding conditional use permits for development in flood areas.

    Letter on file from Edward Stanak to David Ring regarding the Buttoph subdivision on the road work that was done.  Letter on file from David Ring to Edward Stanak regarding costs of the work that was done.

    Rocky moved to adjourned, Brad seconded, so voted.

    Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by

Rosemary Audibert