MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 SELECT BOARD MEETING

Board members present Dave Johnson, John Devine and Pat Mallow. Also present was Town Clerk Deborah LaRiviére. At 6pm, the meeting came to order.

§ Dave offered an addition to the minutes of September 13, 2004. On page 2 when the Board exited executive session, it should be indicated that no action was taken and the issue tabled. Deb made the change before the minutes were signed. Dave motioned: “To accept the minutes as amended  for September 13, 2004.” John seconded. There were no other changes, all were in favor, motion passed.

§ Dave motioned to enter Executive Session to discuss a personnel issue. Seconded by John. The Board entered Executive Session to discuss a personnel issue at 6:05 pm and returned to their regular meeting at 6:45. Dave motioned: “To accept Tina Atwood’s resignation as Lister due to her moving out of Bolton and to increase the Assistant Clerk’s hours from 23.5 to 32 at a rate of $11.73 per hour.” Seconded by John. There was no other discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.

§ Dave motioned: “To regretfully accept Mark Andrews’ resignation as Town and School Moderator.” John seconded. All were in favor, motion passed. Ken Remsen might be interested. The Board asked that Linda Baker also be contacted.

§ Dave motioned: “To accept the resignation of Greg Swan from the Development Review Board.” Pat seconded. There was no other discussion, all were in favor, motion passed. The Board appointed Margot Pender to the DRB at the last meeting. Dave motioned: “To appoint Jerry Chabot of Mountain View Drive to the DRB as an alternate.” Dave seconded. There was no discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.

§ Road Foreman Eric Andrews has asked for permission to purchase a welder. John motioned: “To approve the purchase of a welder for highway department at a cost not to exceed $2500.” Pat seconded. There was no other discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.

§ The Board would like to get bids on general liability insurance for the town prior to working on next year’s budget. Deb will send specs to the VLCT and the Allen Agency. Deb would like the budgets done before November 01 so Dave can help with the data input on the spreadsheet.

§ The MPG has asked for input regarding the prohibition of dead end roads. The Board defers to the MPG on this issue.

§ The Board reviewed Robert Fletcher’s letter, Dr. Gail Conley’s comments and the draft agreement between Matt Johnson and the town for continued use of the existing bus turnaround. Deb will get back to Fletcher with all the comments.

§ Amy Grover submitted a statement outlining the planning grant funds and how they were disbursed. The grant money has been expended but Sharon Murray of Burnt Rock is still attending meeting with the MPG, trying to get the document finalized, at no charge. These meeting are beyond the scope of the original grant proposal. Grover is requesting, on behalf of the Planning Commission additional funding to compensate Murray. John motioned: “To approve the expenditure of $800 in order to pay Sharon Murray for her continued time working with the Planning Commission.”

§ There was no other business for this board at this time.

John motioned to end the meeting, seconded by Dave. The meeting closed at 7:40.

Attest:

Deborah LaRiviere, Town Clerk

Minutes are unofficial until approved

These minutes were read and approved on October 04, 2004. ______________________For the Board.