Meeting Minutes
Town of LeicesterSelectboard Meeting MinutesMonday July 11, 2016*Unapproved*** See subsequent minutes for any changes Members Present: Diane Benware, Tom Barker, Ron Fiske, Brad Lawes, Mark Stacey Others Present: Julie Delphia, 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 weight permit. Approval of June 20, 2016 minutes: Motion by Brad and second by Tom to approve minutes of June 20, 2016 as written. All in favor. So approved. Reports from Town Officials, Committees: Road Foreman: Arlan reported that they have done some grading, hauled gravel and cut trees on Shackett Road. Arlan mentioned the pine tree just past the town shed that is in the town right of way that is causing some visibility problems when pulling out. There was discussion about trees in the right of way and the town’s responsibility. Arlan will look it over and take the tree down. Tom thanked Arlan for trimming at the cemetery. Town Clerk/Treasurer: Julie reported that she will have the tax rate ready for next week. Jeff McDonough will eventually be moving out of Leicester; and when he does, he will not qualify for constable. Julie requested a mileage check for Mary Anne for the traveling she does. Motion by Tom and second by Ron to authorize Julie to pre-pay Mary Anne $25 for mileage. All in favor. So approved. Julie reported the town is due for a 5-year audit this year. Board was agreeable for Julie to ask Tom Telling for a price quote. Julie mentioned that the ZBA/PC meeting is tomorrow night, July 12th at 6:00 p.m. There is a ZBA hearing first and then the PC meeting to review the zoning regulation revisions. Adam Lougee from ACRP will be attending. Adam would like to talk about the relationship between ACRP and the Town of Leicester and go over his comments about the zoning regulations. Julie sent an email with the zoning regulations attached. She encouraged members to attend. Julie talked about workers compensation and the changes to independent contractors and the new forms that will be required. There was discussion how to proceed in the future. Julie will work on how VLCT are billing us. Julie reported on the white building’s furnace inspection and cleaning by David. He has a couple concerns. The pipe that comes out of the wall to the chimney is not a metalbestos pipe. The heat on the pipe could burn someone and create a fire hazard. David talked to the Fire Marshall. The recommendation is to move the pipe. He recommended she talk with Randy Hayes. The Board recessed the meeting at 7:06 p.m. to go to look at the pipe at the white building. The Board reconvened the meeting at 7:16 p.m. The Board authorized Julie to contact Randy Hayes to get his suggestion for options. There was further discussion on the small roof of the white building. Ron suggested they combine the roof, ramp and hatchway in September. Ron will write up the specs for the projects. There was a brief discussion of the LDFLA. Julie reported about the consolidation of the school. Part of the consolidation of the school is selling the school property to the new Unified District. Julie strongly advised that they have someone on the Leicester School District side do a legal review and not have the same lawyer do both sides of the transaction. The school board agreed and voted to do that. Jim Carroll is representing the Leicester Town School District. There was discussion about the water and septic. Julie will share information with Jim Carroll. Julie reported that the Lister’s lodged the grand list the last Tuesday in June and they have changed over. Diane is the Administrative Assistant to the Assessor. Health Officer: Diane had one request to find out about water samples on Winding Way. Cemetery Committee: Tom reported that Don Durkee is going to clean more stones. Cemetery meeting is Thursday, July 14th. Review/Authorization to Pay Bills: Motion by Tom and second by Brad to approve bills. All in favor. So approved. Weight Permits: The weight permit for Fabian Earth Moving was approved. CORRESPONDENCE: NEW BUSINESS: Complaint: Bike Race Behavior: On June 30th, Claire McDonnell sent Julie and Diane a letter of concern about the bike race. Diane read the letter. Diane will forward the letter to Vermont Sun and Commissioner Flynn. Driveway Access Concerns: Diane read two letters of concern; one from Heather Shouldice about grade of access and visibility and one from John McLaughlin about soil run off to the lake. Arlan reported that he thinks these concerns have been resolved with Gary Urich from ANR. Julie will confirm with Gary Urich. OLD BUSINESS: Signing Paving Grant: The town was awarded a paving grant of $146,796. The Board authorized the Chair to sign on behalf of the town. Chair signed the grant. Arlan will contact three contractors by invitation. BUILDING NEEDS: HIGHWAY CONCERNS/NEEDS: Town Shed: LIMITED PUBLIC OPINION: EXECUTIVE SESSION, if needed: Motion by Brad and second by Mark to adjourn at 7:57 p.m. Next Meeting: July 18, 2016 Respectfully submitted, Sandra L. Trombley
Selectboard Secretary