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MINUTES
Present: James Bulger, Larry Hart, Bradford Calhoun Thomas Otterman and Carl Hildebrandt (Select Board), Cynthia Flannigan (Town Clerk/Treasurer), Guy Welch (Road Foreman) and via Microsoft Teams Janice Emerson (Administrative Assistant)
Visitors: Sue and C J Altland, Jim Clark and via Microsoft Teams Pat Plaisted
Meeting called to order at 7:11 pm.
Motion made by Larry Hart and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to approve minutes from meeting of August 22, 2022. Passed unanimously.
CORONA VIRUS No new information.
HIGHWAY Road Report – Guy Welch updated the Board on roadwork and equipment.
Garage Site – An on site meeting was held earlier at 6:00 pm to discuss the site plan.
Job Applications – One application was received for the open highway position.
Grants-In-Aid Agreement – September 30 is the work completion date. Brad Calhoun will discuss with Rita Seto at TRORC.
Dexter Road Property - Jim Bulger will discuss the sale of town land with VLCT.
GENERAL
NEKWMD – Proposed Charter Amendment – Motion made by Larry Hart and seconded by Cal Hildebrandt to approve the proposed amendment. Passed unanimously.
ARPA Money Update – The money must be obligated by December 31, 2024 and spent by December 31, 2026.
CORRESPONDENCE
VLCT – Voting Delegate for Town Fair - Larry Hart will check his work schedule to determine if he is available to attend the meeting on October 6.
VT Criminal Justice – Motion made by Larry Hart and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt for Jim Bulger, Chair, to sign the Notification Form for the VT Criminal Justice Council as required by statue. Our Constable will not be exercising law enforcement powers. Passed unanimously.
TRORC Service Surveys – The Board is not interested in in services from TRORC at this time.
Municipal Planning Grant Program – The Board agreed for Jim Clark to see if we are eligible for the grant and if it meets our needs.
Use of Town Hall – Motion made by Larry Hart and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to approve use of the Town Hall for the rummage sale from September 26 to October 12. Passed unanimously.
Groton Public Hearing – A Public Hearing regarding Planning Commission and Zoning By Law Amendments is is scheduled for September 22 at 6:30 pm.
FINANCIAL
The Board reviewed and signed Order #2217 in the amount of $151,555.07 for accounts payable and $7,797.79 for payroll.
OTHER Office Closed – The Town Office will closed the week of October 12, 2022.
Select Board Meeting – Motion made by Carl Hildebrandt and seconded by Larry Hart to cancel the meeting scheduled for October 12, 2022 due to the holiday. Passed unanimously.
Executive Session – Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Larry Hart to go into executive session to discuss a legal issue and personnel. Passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned to executive session from 7:52 pm to 8:15 pm.
The Board reviewed the application for the open highway position and scheduled an interview prior to the next Board meeting.
The Bord agreed to send a letter regarding a health issue.
Meeting adjourned at 8:17 pm.