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Meeting Minutes 03-09-17

Town of Leicester
Selectboard Meeting Minutes
Thursday, March 9, 2017
*Unapproved*
** See subsequent minutes for any changes
 
Members Present:  Diane Benware, Tom Barker, Ron Fiske, John Rouse, Brad Lawes
 
Others Present:  Nancy Jakiela, Arlan Pidgeon, Sandra Trombley, Secretary
 
Call to Order:  Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair.
 
Pledge of Allegiance:
 
Review of Agenda: Added 7 weight permits and discussion of cutting trees.
 
Board Reorganization & Appointments:
 
Motion by Tom and second by Ron to nominate Diane Benware as Chair of the Board.  4 yes and 1 abstention by Diane
 
Motion by Ron and second by John to nominate Tom Barker as Co-Chair of the Board.  4 yes and 1 abstention by Tom.
 
Motion by Ron and second by John to nominate Brad Lawes as Road Commissioner.  4 yes and 1 abstention by Brad.
 
Motion by Diane and second by Brad to nominate Ron Fiske as Buildings and Grounds.  4 yes and 1 abstention by Ron.
 
Board reaffirms Sandra Trombley as Clerk.  All in favor.  So approved.
 
Board reaffirms the Addison Independent as media of record.  All in favor.  So approved.
 
Board reaffirms that the Chair may place ads on behalf of Selectboard.  All in favor.  So approved.
 
Board reaffirms that the Board will follow the Civil Rules of Conduct and follow the Robert’s Rules of Order for small boards.  All in favor.  So approved.
 
Board reaffirms that any one of the Selectboard can sign on behalf of the Board for orders that need attention prior to a meeting.  All in favor.  So approved.
 
Board reaffirms that regular meetings are the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m.  All in favor.  So approved.
 
Board Appointments:
 
  • Donna Pidgeon as Cemetery Sexton.  All in favor.  So approved.
  • Ray Lalumiere as Emergency Management Coordinator.  All in favor.  So approved.
  • Energy Coordinator – No Action Taken.  Chair will invite Jeremy Gildrian to come to a future Selectboard meeting to talk about his interest in the Energy Coordinator position.
  • Richard Reed as Representative to Addison County Solid Waste District.  All in favor.  So approved.
  • Arlan Pidgeon as Tree Warden.  All in favor.  So approved.
  • Jeff McDonough as First Constable.  All in favor.  So approved.
  • Mike Rakowitz as Second Constable.  All in favor.  So approved.
 
Chair thanked Ron for his service as Regional Planning Rep.  Tom Drew is interested in serving as Rep.  Paperwork will come at a later date.
 
OLD BUSINESS:
 
There will be discussion of the DRB at the March 20th meeting.  Hannah Sessions and Suki Fredericks have expressed interest in serving.
 
Approval of February 20, 2017 minutes:
 
Motion by Tom and second by John to approve minutes of February 20, 2017 as written.  3 in favor.  2 abstentions Brad & Diane.  So approved.
 
Review/Authorization to Pay Bills:
 
Motion by Tom and second by John authorizing Julie to pay bills.  All in favor.  So approved.
 
Reports from Town Officials, Committees:
 
 
Town Clerk/Treasurer:
 
Diane stated that Julie reported that delinquents are at $116,400; which does not include interest and fees. 
 
Tom reminded that he would like to invite the Tax Collector to come to the next meeting.
 
Road Foreman:
 
Arlan stated that he would like someone to send a bill to Naylor & Breen for the work on Hooker Road.  The Board agreed.  Nancy will create a bill on Monday.
 
Arlan talked about the dead trees on Cram Road and Creek Road that need to be cut and pushed over.  Lem Palmer reported some dead trees on Rte. 53.
 
There was discussion that Regional Planning is offering grant money to towns to help with bridge, road and culvert inventories. Each town that writes a grant will be provided an Ipad to help with the data gathering.  Diane will try to get some grant money.
 
Diane reminded Arlan to have Whiting Fire Department come to clean the bridge in the spring.
 
Cemetery Committee:
 
Health Officer:
 
Weight Permits:
 
Weight permits were approved for:
 
  • Barrett Trucking
  • D & F Excavating & Paving
  • Delphia Excavating
  • Markowski Excavating
  • New England Woodcraft
  • United Natural Foods
  • Weston Pulpwood Sales, Inc.
 
CORRESPONDENCE:
 
NEW BUSINESS:
 
BUILDING NEEDS:
 
HIGHWAY CONCERNS/NEEDS:
 
Town Shed:
 
Brad mentioned he is getting some preliminary estimates for free; for a building(s) to store sand and salt.  There is going to be some grant money coming from the State.  He thought it would be good to have some numbers in case grant money comes up.  Arlan and Brad did some measuring.  If there are grants down the road, it would be good to have an idea how much building(s) might cost.  If the opportunity presents itself, it would be good to have the estimates.
 
LIMITED PUBLIC OPINION: 
 
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
 
Motion by John and second by Tom to adjourn at 7:21 p.m. 
 
Next Meeting:  Monday, March 20, 2017
 
Respectfully submitted,
 
 
Sandra L. Trombley
Selectboard Secretary