Present: Larry Hart, Carl Hildebrandt, James Bulger, Bradford Calhoun and Thomas Otterman (Select
Board), Cynthia Flannigan (Town Clerk/Treasurer), and Janice Emerson (Administrative Assistant)
Absent: Guy Welch (Road Foreman)
Visitors: Jim Clark, Sheila Herman and via Microsoft Teams Pat Plaisted, Chris Putney, and Alex Nuti-
de-Biasi
Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm.
Motion made by Brad Calhoun and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to approve minutes from meeting of
May 24, 2021. Passed unanimously.
VISITORS
Sheila Herman expressed concerns about road closures due to the Pike Hill bridge repair.
Chris Putney updated the board on ATV trails.
CORONA VIRUS
No new information
HIGHWAY
Road Report – Larry Hart updated the Board on roadwork and equipment.
Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Jim Bulger to repair the body of the Freightliner.
Motion withdrawn. Brad Calhoun will ask Guy Welch to get quotes for the next meeting.
Garage Site – Nothing new to report.
Garage Inspection Report – It is being worked on.
New Employee – Motion made by Larry Hart and seconded by Brad Calhoun to hire Aaron Smith for
the vacant highway position at $19.00 per hour, effective Monday, June 21, 2021, pending passing a
pre-employment drug screen. Passed unanimously.
Participation in Municipal Grants-In-Aid Program – Motion made by Jim Bulger and seconded by Brad
Calhoun to participate. Passed unanimously.
Paving Grant – Motion made by Brad Calhoun and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt for the Chair to sign.
Passed unanimously.
Registration Renewal 2014 Kenworth – Motion made by Brad Calhoun and seconded by Carl
Hildebrandt for the Chair to sign. Passed unanimously.
GENERAL
Retirement Plan – Motion made by Brad Calhoun and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt for the Chair to
sign the acknowledgment of the Vermont Municipal Employees' Retirement System mandate that total
compensation is reportable. Passed unanimously
Employee Personnel Policy – will be discussed at the next meeting
Office Close – The Town office will be closed the week of July 4 th . Notices will be posted in town, on
the website, and in the Journal Opinion.
TRORC-TAC – Jim Bulger is the representative
Tax Sale – will be held in the Fall.
Delinquent Dogs – will be discussed at the next meeting.
Ambulance Contract – Motion made by Jim Bulger and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt for the Chair to
sign. Passed unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Town Hall – Topsham Historical Society was approved to use the Town Hall for their future meetings.
Town Hall – Use of the Town Hall was approved for a luncheon following Bunny Welch’s funeral on
Friday, June18 th 2021.
FINANCIAL
The Board reviewed and signed Order #2111 in the amount of $31,868.66 for accounts payable and
$5,591.51 for payroll.
Pay Increases – Motion made by Brad Calhoun and seconded by Jim Bulger to increase Guy Welch's
pay rate to $21.00 per hour and Tony Davidson's pay rate to $19.00 per hour, effective June 14 th 2021.
Passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:07 pm.