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MINUTES
Present: Larry Hart, Carl Hildebrandt, James Bulger, Bradford Calhoun and Thomas Otterman (Select Board),
Cynthia Flannigan (Town Clerk/Treasurer) and via Microsoft Teams Janice Emerson (Administrative Assistant)
Absent: Guy Welch (Road Foreman)
Visitors: Nancy and Jim Clark, Sue and CJ Altland, Linda and Hank Buermeyer and Pat Plaisted
Meeting called to order at 7:01 pm.
CORONA VIRUS
Jim Bulger reported 77 people attended the vaccination clinic held at Waits River Valley School on December 4, 2021. Clinics are scheduled for December 27, 2021 and January 17, 2022 from 8:00 am to noon. All the vaccines and boosters will be available including those for children.
VISITORS
Hank Buermeyer - Hank advised the Board he will no longer be able to assist the ACO with issues involving large animals.
Sue Altland – Sue discussed questions and concerns regarding demolition and removal of the structures on the Vance property. Tom Otterman advised a firm would not be hired until we get assurance that the demolition and removal of material will be done in compliance with state standards.
HIGHWAY
Road Report – Brad Calhoun updated the Board on roadwork and equipment
Garage Site – Larry Hart reported he asked Rob Townsend to forward the survey nap to Vances' attorney. They will prepare the Purchase and Sales Agreement. We are waiting on demolition estimate from C. M. Witcher.
Driveway Permit – Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Brad Calhoun to approve a permit for Rarity Wadsworth on Felch Road. Passed unanimously.
GENERAL
Minimum Wage Increase – Effective January 1, 2022 the minimum wage will be $12.55 per hour (an increase of $0.80 per hour). Motion made by Jim Bulger and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to pay a minimum of $12.55 per hour to all employee effective January 1, 2022. Passed unanimously.
Vault Space – Will be discussed at a later date.
Errors and Omissions to 2021 Grand List – Motion made by Brad Calhoun and seconded by Tom Otterman to approve the Errors and Omissions to the 2021 Grand List submitted by the Listers (copy attached). Passed unanimously.
Dump Closed on Holidays -The solid waste transfer station will be closed on Saturday, December 25, 2021 and Saturday, January 1, 2022. It will be open on Sunday, December 26, 2021 from 7:30 am to 12;30 pm. Christmas wrapping paper cannot be recycled.
Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Jim Bulger to approve minutes from meeting of November 22,
2021. Passed unanimously.
Casella – Energy and Environmental fees will be added by March 2022
TRORC – Motion made by Carl Hildebrandt and seconded by Larry Hart to appoint Jonathan Calhoun as Regional Emergency Management Representative. Passed unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
VT Small Business Administration – The Board reviewed. No nominees for Small Business Person of the Year. VLCT- Policy Renewal Contribution – The Board reviewed.
VLCT Dues – Will be included in 2022 Budget.
Request for Funds
Visiting Nurses & Hospice of VT & NH - Will be included in Warning for Town Meeting
Safeline, Inc. - Will be included in Warning for Town Meeting
Central Vermont Council on Aging - Will be included in Warning for Town Meeting
lake Memorial Library - Will be included in Warning for Town Meeting
FINANCIAL
The Board members came to the twn office individualy to review and sign Order #2123 in the amount of
$159,000.00 for accounts payable and $7,335.38 for payroll.
The Board reviewed and signed Order #2124 in the amount of $27,052.26 for accounts payable and $13,588.27
for payroll.
VT Structure & Paving Grants – Motion made by Brad Caloun anbd seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to approve
request for reimbursement of $139,050.00 for Pike Hill Bridge and $175,000.00 for paving. Passed
unanimously.
OTHER
Office Closed – The Town Office will be closed from December 20, 2021 through December 31, 2021 for the
holiday and vacation.
Executive Session – Motion made by Brad Calhoun and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to go into executive
session to discuss personnel and a legal issue. Passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned to executive session
from 7:53pm to 8:02 pm. Pat Plaisted was invited to join the portion of the session related to personnel. No
action.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm.