MINUTES
TOPSHAM SELECT BOARD MEETING
Monday, February 26, 2024
Present: James Bulger, Bradford Calhoun, Thomas Otterman, Carl Hildebrandt and Jake Thompson (Select Board), Cynthia Flannigan (Town Clerk/Treasurer), Richard Sampson (Road Foreman) and via Microsoft Teams Janice Emerson (Administrative Assistant)
Visitors: Jim and Nancy Clark, Leslie Frost, Dustin Downing and Kevin Wilson Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm.
Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Brad Calhoun to approve minutes from meetings of February 12, 2024 and February 22, 2024. Passed unanimously.
VISITORS
Kevin Wilson discussed the West Topsham Community Hall being transferred to the Town of Topsham. Jim Clark advised that the Planning Commission Report will be available at Town Meeting
HIGHWAY
Road Report – Richie Sampson updated the Board on roadwork and equipment.
Garage Site – Brad Calhoun presented a plan for the new garage and it will be available at Town Meeting.
Ben Dexter Road Property –The boundary line agreement is being prepared.
Highway and Bridge Weight Restrictions – Motion made by Brad Calhoun and seconded by Jake Thompson to post all of Powder Spring Road to the Groton Town Line and all of Willey Hill Road with a weight limit from March 15, 2024 to May 15, 2024. Passed unanimously. Cindy Flannigan and highway personnel will handle.
Overweight Permits – Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Brad Calhoun to approve permits for Bethel Mills, Structures RBR, Inc., Irving Oil Terminals and N. A. Manosh. Passed unanimously.
GENERAL
Animal Control Officer - Jim Bulger read a letter of interest from Kaitlyn Hankins. Jim will contact her and invite her to attend the next Select Board meeting.
911 Address - Jim Bulger discussed the need for a road name with resident Wayne Bernier. Motion made by Tom Otterman ad seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to name the road Bernier Drive. Passed unanimously.
Tax Mapping Maintenance Contract - Motion made by Jake Thompson and seconded by Tom Otterman to sign the contract effective April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. Passed unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
VLCT Training at Lake Morey – The Board reviewed.
VT State Parks 100th Anniversary – The Board reviewed.
Letter re Tax Sale – Jim Bulger read a letter from Attorney Jeff Taylor regarding the tax sale.
FINANCIAL
The Board reviewed and signed Order #2404 in the amount of $15,604.66 for accounts payable and $7,155.68 for payroll.
OTHER
Lester Williams has requested that his name be added to the military service plaque at the Town Hall. Cindy Flannigan will handle.
Meeting adjourned at 7:46 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Janice Emerson
Administrative Assistant