DUE TO COVID 19, SELECTBOARD MEETINGS ARE BEING CONDUCTED REMOTELY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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: Peter Arnold (Road Foreman)
Visitors: Pat Plaisted and Sue Altman via Microsoft Teams
Meeting called to order at 7:01 pm.
Motion made by Jim Bulger and seconded by Brad Calhoun to approve minutes from meeting of March
8, 2021. Passed unanimously.
CORONA VIRUS
Nothing new to report.
HIGHWAY
Road Report – Brad Calhoun updated the Board on roadwork and equipment.
Garage Site - Larry Hart reported that he contacted Jeff Taylor regarding the legal issues and Robert
Townsend regarding the survey and permits.
VTrans Meeting Summary – Larry Hart and Brad Calhoun attended the meeting. The Board reviewed
the summary of the meeting. Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to
approve and sign the Annual Financial Plan. Passed unanimously.
TRORC Project Prioritization – The Board reviewed.
Overweight Permits – Motion made by Brad Calhoun and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to approve
permits for Ricker's Excavation, Sargent Artesian Wells, Borderline Trucking, Thomson Timber
Harvesting & Trucking, Green Valley Excavation, and Camp Precast Concrete Products, Inc. Passed
unanimously.
GENERAL
Retirement Plan – A representative for the Vermont Municipal Employees Retirement System will
attend a meeting in April.
Appointment of Town Officers –Motion made by Brad Calhoun and seconded by Jim Bulger to appoint
the individuals as shown on the attached sheet. Passed unanimously.
Annual School Meeting – Motion made by Jim Bulger and seconded by Brad Calhoun to send a letter
to the School board strongly recommending that this year's Annual School Meting be held by
Australian Ballot due to Covid-19 concerns. Passed unanimously.
Dog Issue – The Board reviewed the Animal Ordinance. A ticket will be issued.
CORRESPONDENCE
Use of Town Hall – The Board received a request from Ann Peck to use the Town Hall for a rummage
sale in May or June. Due to Covid-19 concerns, the Town Hall will not be available until later in the
year.
Liquor License – Motion made by Brad Calhoun and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to to approve and
sign a liquor license for Waits River Country Store. Passed unanimously. Motion made by Tom
Otterman and seconded by Jim Bulger to to approve and sign a liquor license for Gramp's Country
Store. Passed unanimously.
FINANCIAL
The Board reviewed and signed Order #2106 in the amount of $11,629.53 for accounts payable and
$6,905.85 for payroll.
OTHER
Executive Session – Motion made by Larry Hart and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to go into
Executive Session to discuss personnel. Passed unanimously. Cindy Flannigan and Janice Emerson
were invited to join the session. Meeting adjourned to Executive Session from 7:41 pm to 8:15 pm.
Further correspondence needed regarding the issue.