DUE TO COVID 19, SELECTBOARD MEETINGS ARE BEING CONDUCTED REMOTELY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
MINUTES:
Present: Larry Hart, Thomas Otterman, James Bulger, and Bradford Calhoun. Carl Hildebrant joined the meeting via Microsoft Teams (Select Board), Cynthia Flannigan (Town Clerk/Treasurer)
Absent: Peter Arnold (Road Foreman)
Visitors: Jim & Nancy Clark. Chris Putney, Calvin & Sue Altland joined the meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting called to order at 7:01 pm.
Motion made by Thomas Otterman and seconded by Jim Bulger to approve minutes from meeting of March 22, 2021. Passed unanimously.
VISITORS
Mr. Altland questioned what warranted the board going into executive session. The board explained the matters that can be discussed in executive session.
Chris Putney ATV Club Trail Master requested permission to fix up Fuller Hill Road. Permission Granted. He noted that the State has granted permission for ATV’s to use VT RTE 25 through the village and that the section between Limlaw’s and Honey Corners Road is being reviewed. The club is still working on alternative routes to alleviate the traffic from Batten Road through the village of W. Topsham.
CORONA VIRUS
Jim Bulger noted that there are a number of new cases in Orange County.
HIGHWAY
Road Report-- Brad Calhoun updated the Board on roadwork.
Jim Bulger received a complaint about sand being pushed onto private property on Downing Road. He went and investigated the site.
Larry Hart has communicated with Engineer Rob Townsend concerning the Honey Corners Culvert project.
Garage Site—Larry received the estimate in the amount of $6500.00 from American Consulting Engineers and Surveyors for surveying and preparing septic design of the Vance property.
Overweight Permits—Motion made by Brad Calhoun and seconded by Jim Bulger to approve permits for S.D. Ireland, Pike Industries, Limlaw Chipping & Land Clearing, Irving Oil, Wind River Environmental, LLC, Cadwell Logging & Firewood, Thomson Fuels, LLC, Dead River Company, Sidney Smith Trucking, Fornwalt Excavation, LLC, W.B. & R.L. Martin Inc., & Johnson’s Gravel Pit. Passed Unanimously.
Driveway Permit—Brad Calhoun will handle the driveway permit for Powder Spring Road received from the Nola’s.
TRORC—Brad Calhoun will contact Rita Seto (TRORC) to set up a meeting to look at Ditching Projects for the Grants In Aid Program.
GENERAL
Retirement Plan—Tabled until April 26th meeting.
Metal Dumpster—Cindy Flannigan will call Gates Salvage to have a dumpster delivered to the transfer station.
Memorial Day/Town Picnic—Tabled until April 26th meeting.
Local Emergency Municipal Plan(LEMP)—Motion made by Jim Bulger and seconded by Brad Calhoun for the chair to sign the LEMP Municipal Adoption Form. Passed unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Vermont Rural Fire Protection Grant Program information was given to Brad Calhoun.
VLCT Exclusive Life & Disability Insurance Offer for Municipalities was reviewed by the Board.
Mercon Photo, LLC’s Request to fly a drone and take pictures of the Town was discussed. Larry Hart will contact Mr. Mercon.
Vermont Human Rights Commission Letter— No Action.
Joe Osgood— Sent an e-mail to the Select Board stating he is very concerned about the burning of the old farmhouse on the Vance property. It was stated that the Town doesn’t own the property. Larry said he has spoken to Richard Sampson (Tri-Village Fire Chief) about the concerns of the Fire Dept. burning the building for the Vance’s. Larry will speak to Joe Osgood.
Annual School Meeting—WRVS Annual School Meeting is being held via in person voting on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 6:00pm.
FINANCIAL
The Board reviewed and signed Order #2107 in the amount of $23,287.27 for accounts payable and $10,851.25 for payroll.
OTHER
Executive Session—Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Brad Calhoun to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel and a legal matter. Passed unanimously. Cindy Flannigan was asked to join the meeting. Meeting adjourned to Executive Session from 7:55pm to 8:20pm. No action taken regarding personnel and no action concerning the legal issue at this time.
Meeting adjourned at 8:23 pm.
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