MINUTES 

TOPSHAM SELECT BOARD MEETING 

Monday, February 12, 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: Bill Johnson and Becky Christian  

Meeting called to order at 7:07 pm.  

Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Jake Thompson to approve minutes from meetings of  January 22, 2024 and January 29, 2024. Passed unanimously. 

HIGHWAY 

Road Report – Richie Sampson updated the Board on roadwork and equipment. Garage Site – Brad Calhoun updated the Board on the site plan.  

VTrans Packet – Will be discussed at the first meeting in March.  

Overweight Permit – Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Jake Thompson to approve a  permit for VELCO. Passed unanimously.  

GENERAL 

West Topsham Community Hall – The closing scheduled for February 2 was postponed to this week.  

NEKWMD – Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Jake Thompson to regretfully accept the resignations of Sue and C J Altland as NEKWMD Representatives. Passed unanimously.  

Tax Sale February 26 – Jim Bulger will attend. 

Opioid Lawsuit - Motion made by Jake Thompson and seconded by Tom Otterman for Jim Bulger,  Chair, to sign. Passed unanimously.  

Casella Contract – Decision made to continue as is for now.  

Animal Boarding Contract – Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Brad Calhoun to sign the contract with Country Canine Boarding Kennel (Michele Boyer). Passed unanimously.  

Certificate of No Appeals or Suits Pending against the 2023 Grand List – Motion made by Tom  Otterman and seconded by Jake Thompson to approve and sign. Passed unanimously.  

CORRESPONDENCE 

Department of Environmental Conservation Management Plan – The Board reviewed and will give  individual comments. 

White River Natural Resources Conservation District – Jim Bulger will try to attend the February 26  meeting.  

FINANCIAL 

The Board reviewed and signed Order #2403 in the amount of $35,401.02 for accounts payable and  $10,141.49 for payroll. 

OTHER 

Executive Session - Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Jake Thompson to go into  executive session to discuss personnel. Passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned to executive session  from 7:44 pm to 7:53 pm. No action taken.  

Meeting adjourned at 7:54 pm.  

Respectfully Submitted, 

Janice Emerson 

Administrative Assistant