Minutes - 06-05-2023
Town of LeicesterSelectboard Meeting MinutesMonday, June 5, 2023*Unapproved*** See subsequent minutes for any changes Members Present: Diane Randall, John Rouse, Tom Barker Members Absent: Diane Benware, Brad Lawes Others Present: Julie Delphia, Arlan Pidgeon, Robbie Devoid, Sandra Trombley Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Chair. Pledge of Allegiance: Review of Agenda: Approval of May 15, 2023 Minutes: Motion by John and second by Diane R. to approve minutes of May 15, 2023 as written. All in favor. So, approved. Board thanked Sandy for doing a good job with the minutes. Review/Authorization to Pay Bills: Motion by John and second by Diane R. authorizing Julie to pay the bills. All in favor. So, approved. Reports from Town Officials, Committees: Road Foreman: Arlan reported they got the ditching and culvert done on Hooker Road and did some ditching on the Cram Road. Tom asked if he sent in the paperwork for the project. Arlan had not sent in yet and said he had a culvert from last year so he thinks he should get another culvert to put on the invoice. Board agreed. Tom asked if Julie had heard anything about the Paving Grant. Julie reported the Paving Grant was denied. Tom asked about the plan. Arlan stated the plan for the budgeted paving is up across Fern Lake and on the Old Jerusalem Road. Tom asked when the speed signs will be put out. There was discussion about locations for speed signs and it was decided to put one on Lake Dunmore Road and one on Fern Lake Road. John stated he will put them up. Town Clerk/Treasurer: Julie reported that Tom was going to contact Burnett for a quote to repair the corner of the White Building that was damaged. Julie had a call about the OCW spraying buffer zone and asking about the town’s involvement in that. Julie explained that the town cannot tell another entity how to do their work and that would have to be something to be taken up with OCW and the State. Julie provided the contract for reappraisal to be resigned because there had to be some wording changes because they no longer have a Lister. It had already been approved so it didn’t require a motion. John reported that Lem called him today; wondering when he could start mowing. Board agreed he could start anytime. John will call him and tell him he can start mowing on the west side tomorrow. Diane R. asked if there were any problems or complaints about the bicycle race. Julie had not heard anything. Tom asked about the ARPA money. Julie reported they have used half of the ARPA money and the other half is committed. Tom suggested they table any further discussion about ARPA funds until they have a full board. Animal Control Officer: Julie informed Robbie about two unregistered/unvaccinated dogs that have been terrorizing Brandon. They have been running loose all over Brandon. They were running around the gold course, chasing people, aggressive, barking. They went into someone’s bark yard party. They were registered last year, but not this year. Robbie has been in contact with the Brandon ACO about them. Brandon ACO contacted Robbie about other Leicester dogs. They had bit a horse at the Brandon Rec area. The horse had to receive treatment. The rider got hurt. Robbie gave him all the information he had. Robbie received a call about a property in the Junction. He visited the property. There were dogs in the back trailer. The dogs were emaciated, in their own feces. Dogs were stained and smelled. They were not licensed or vaccinated. He wrote two tickets for $50 each. He will do a follow up visit. Robbie could hear another dog; as well. There was discussion about the unhealthy environment for the young children he observed. Robbie had a couple other barking dog nuisance complaints. John asked if Robbie had been paid by the town for his work. John doesn’t think the town wants to get a bill annually. Robbie said he had not invoiced and doesn’t intend to. Robbie suggested the town make a donation to the Humane Society. Board was not comfortable with not invoicing. Julie will ask VLCT about volunteer services and report back. Tom asked about a dog census and whether Robbie would be willing to do the census. Maybe later on when things aren’t so busy. Robbie did not commit to it at this time. Julie explained they are way behind on unregistered dogs. OLD BUSINESS: Sheriff’s Department Contract: Contract is tabled until there is a full board. ADA Compliance: Julie talked with the people that did the ADA compliance for the polling place. She just sent Julie the name of the person she could contact, so it’s on hold until Julie can get more information. Weight Permit: One weight permit signed by Arlan. CORRESPONDENCE: Board reviewed correspondence. NEW BUSINESS: Executive Session: None Motion by Tom and second by John to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. All in favor. So, approved. Next meeting Monday, June 19, 2023. Respectfully submitted, Sandra L. Trombley, Secretary