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MINUTES
Present: James Bulger, Larry Hart, Bradford Calhoun, Thomas Otterman and Carl Hildebrandt (Select Board), Cynthia Flannigan (Town Clerk/Treasurer) and via Microsoft Teams Janice Emerson (Administrative Assistant)
Absent: Guy Welch (Road Foreman)
Visitors: Jim and Nancy Clark, C J and Sue Altland, John Hood, Jen Thompson and Brian Smith. Meeting called to order at 7:14 pm.
Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Brad Calhoun to approve minutes from meeting of February 13, 2023. Passed unanimously.
HIGHWAY
Road Report – Larry Hart updated the Board on roadwork and equipment.
Garage Site – Tom Otterman suggested a controlled burn of the grass and clean-up of the debris which could not be seen in the tall grass last fall. Larry Hart will contact Richard Sampson, Chief of the Tri Village Fire Department. A preliminary site plan will be available for Town Meeting.
One-Ton Truck – The one-ton truck needs major repairs and will not be fixed. Motion made by Larry Hart and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to lease on a five-year plan with the option to buy a 2022 International CV 515 Truck for $166,025. Passed unanimously.
Overweight Permit – Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Brad Calhoun to approve permits for Bethel Mills, N A Manosh and Feed Commodities. Passed unanimously.
GENERAL
ARPA Funds - Nancy Clark updated the Board on ARPA fund information.
Rubbish Removal - A representative from Casella and representative from NEKWMD will attend a future Board meeting to discuss costs.
Resignation – With regret, motion made by Brad Calhoun and seconded by Tom Otterman to accept the resignation of Stephen Otterman as Auditor, Planning Commission Member and Moderator effective immediately. Passed unanimously.
MVP Vision Plan – Motion made by Larry Hart and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt for Jim Bulger, Chair, to sign the contract regarding vision coverage. Passed unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Opioid Settlement Material – The Board reviewed.
Liquor License – Motion made by Carl Hildebrandt and seconded by Larry Hart to approve, pending payment, a liquor license for Gramp’s Country Store. Passed unanimously.
Central VT Council on Aging – The Board reviewed the material regarding the need for State funding.
State Reappraisal Order Letter - Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Brad Calhoun to sign the letter prepared by John Hood regarding the reappraisal. Passed unanimously.
FINANCIAL
The Board reviewed and signed Order #2304 in the amount of $14,962.72 for accounts payable and $7,445.60 for payroll.
OTHER
Executive Session – Motion made by Carl Hildebrandt and seconded by Larry Hart to go into executive session to discuss personnel. Passed unanimously. Cindy Flannnigan was invited to join the session. Meeting adjourned to executive session from 8:49 pm to 9:13 pm. Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Brad Calhoun for the Town to reimburse the premiums for Medicare Part B for employees reaching age 65 and are working full-time. Passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm.