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MINUTES
Present: James Bulger, Bradford Calhoun, Thomas Otterman, Carl Hildebrandt and Jake Thompson (Select Board), Cynthia Flannigan (Town Clerk/Treasurer) Guy Welch (Road Foreman) and via Microsoft Teams Janice Emerson (Administrative Assistant)
Visitors: Jim and Nancy Clark, C J and Sue Altland, John Hood, Brian Smith, Becky Christain, Bill Johnson, Wendell Downing, Leslie Frost, Donna Otterman and via Microsoft Teams Pat Plaisted.
Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm.
Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to approve minutes from meeting of February 27, 2023. Passed unanimously.
HIGHWAY
Road Report – Guy Welch updated the Board on roadwork and equipment. The red 6-wheeler truck needS repairs. Brand Calhoun will handle getting a cost for the work needed.
New Tuck – Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Brad Calhoun for Jim Bulger, Chair, to sign the papers for the option with a four year lease purchase plan with an annual payment of $45,175.89. Passed unanimously.
Road Liaison - Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to appoint Brad Calhoun as Road Liaison. Passed unanimously.
Garage Site – The Board will appoint a Garage Committee at the next meeting.
Overweight Permit – Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Brad Calhoun to approve permits for Pike Industries, Connecticut Valley Trucking, R K Miles Structures RBR, Inc., Cardinal Logistics and Sargent Artesian Wells.. Passed unanimously.
GENERAL
Appointment of Town Officers – The Board asked Janice Emerson to contact the individuals who served last year to ask if they are willing to serve another term. The Board will handle the two vacant positions on the Planning Commission.
Administrative Assistant - Janice Emerson was appointed
as Administrative Assistant to the Select Board.
Open Position – The open position for Auditor will be posted.
Town Plan – The Town Plan was approved by the Planning Commission earlier tonight. Motion made by Brad Calhoun and seconded by Tom Otterman to approve and sign the plan. Passed unanimously. A public meeting will be held in May.
West Topsham Community Hall – Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to accept the gift of the West Topsham Community Hall and to start the process to transfer it to the Town. Passed unanimously.
Rubbish Removal - Representatives from Casella and NEKWMD will attend the Board Meeting Monday, April 10, 2023 to discuss costs.
CORRESPONDENCE
VT Dept Environmental Conservation – Permit for Storm Water Approved. Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Brad Calhoun for Jim Bulger, Chair, to sign. Passed unanimously.
Notice of Grants for LED Lighting – The Board reviewed.
Notice of Grants for Energy Resilience – The Board reviewed.
Probate Hearing April 14 for the Macdonald Account – The Board reviewed.
Town Picnic – Reserve Tent – Cindy will reserve for August 20, 2023.
Ad for Fresh Coat Asphalt – The Board reviewed.
Use of Town Hall
Motion made by Brad Calhoun and seconded by Tom Otterman to approve use of the Town Hall for the Rummage Sale April 28 to May 16. Passed unanimously.
Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Jake Thompson to approve use of the Town Hall by Blake Memorial Library for an Art Show Fundraiser on July 1 and July 2. Passed unanimously.
Training Workshops – Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to pay the cost for all Town Officials who wish to attend workshops/conferences related to their work as an Official of the Town. Passed unanimously.
FINANCIAL
The Board reviewed and signed Order #2305 in the amount of $22,248.22 for accounts payable and $9,582.94 for payroll.
Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to authorize the Town Treasurer to make payroll and payroll related payments, make payment to receive discounts, refund tax over payments, issue checks for tax sale redemptions, pay motor vehicle registration fees to the State and make payments for postage to the East Corinth Postmaster, as needed throughout the year. Passed unanimously.
Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to authorize the Town Treasurer to redeem and renew CDs as necessary in the best interests of the town throughout the year. Passed unanimously.
OTHER
The Board discussed and updated Projects and Goals for 2023 and Time Line for Bids.
Executive Session – Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded Carl Hildebrandt to go into executive session to discuss personnel. Passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned to executive session from 8:47 pm to 9:27 pm. No action.
Meeting adjourned at 9:28 pm.