Meeting Minutes
Town of LeicesterSelectboard Meeting MinutesMonday, November 7, 2016*Unapproved*** See subsequent minutes for any changes Members Present: Diane Benware, Tom Barker, Brad Lawes, Ron Fiske Others Present: Julie Delphia, Arlan Pidgeon, Dave Crane, Sandra Trombley, Secretary Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair. Pledge of Allegiance: Review of Agenda: Add Fire Contract Info under Correspondence. Add furnace replacement contract under Old Business. Approval of October 17, 2016 minutes: Motion by Tom and second by Brad to approve minutes of October 17, 2016 as written. All in favor. So approved. Review/Authorization to Pay Bills: Motion by Tom and second by Ron to approve bills. All in favor. So approved. Reports from Town Officials, Committees: Town Clerk/Treasurer: Julie reported she has been receiving absentee ballots and preparing for the election tomorrow. Julie asked if anyone sees John Chandler; to ask him for his contact number. She has been unable to reach him. Julie brought up the topic of refunding tax overpayments. She could not finish all the tax overpayments today. Motion by Tom and second by Brad to re-affirm Treasurer to continue to refund any tax overpayments. All in favor. So approved. Road Foreman: Arlan reported they hauled sand and gravel. They did some grading and put up some signs. He received a load of salt today. Arlan reported that Scott found a used truck to use as a chloride truck. They need to go look at it. Scott has the particulars. Arlan will report back. Cemetery Committee: Health Officer: Weight Permits: CORRESPONDENCE: The Brandon Fire Chief sent a copy of the new fire contract for review. It appears there is an increase. Julie reported the Fire Chief stated he would be happy to come to the next Selectboard meeting to explain the contract. The Board has questions about the contract; as it is presented very simplistically. Julie will invite the Chief to the next meeting on November 21st and ask him for more detailed information. Diane shared that the Addison County Assistant Judges invite the public to a meeting to discuss the proposed county budget on Wednesday, December 7th at the County Court House. NEW BUSINESS: OLD BUSINESS: Furnace Replacement Contract: Dave Crane presented a written estimate for a new gas furnace replacement and labor. The proposal was $3,626.83. The proposal for the Town Shed will be dropped off later. Julie talked with three propane companies, Fyles, Mike’s Fuel and Keyser. Keyser had the best price, waived the tank charge and they wanted to do a site visit. Julie stated that the propane companies would prefer that Dave run the lines out for timeliness. Dave said he could do the lines for around $100. Motion by Ron and second by Brad to approve the Crane Plumbing and Heating estimate for $3,626.83 with $100 extra for piping. All in favor. So approved. Dave stated that he would shoot for a completion date of November 11th or 14th. Motion by Tom and second by Ron to go with Keyser as the propane company. All in favor. So approved. Julie asked to have the key returned from Sweeps, LLC. Brad will contact Randy Hayes. Scheduling Interviews – Selectboard Replacement: Diane mentioned that there were two letters of interest for the vacant position; John Rouse and Virginia Wolf. Motion by Tom and second by Brad to appoint John Rouse to fill the unexpired term on the vacant Selectboard position until March 2017. All in favor. So approved. Tom will contact Mr. Rouse. BUILDING NEEDS: HIGHWAY CONCERNS/NEEDS: Town Shed: Diane asked about painting the door and the roof trim on the shed. Board agreed to hold on painting door and trim of roof until spring. LIMITED PUBLIC OPINION: EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Tom and second by Brad to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 21, 2016 Respectfully submitted, Sandra L. TrombleySelectboard Secretary