Town of LeicesterSelectboard Meeting MinutesMonday, December 16, 2024*Unapproved*** See subsequent minutes for any changesMembers Present: Diane Benware, Diane Randall, Brad Lawes, Tom Barker, John RouseOthers Present: Julie Delphia, Arlan Pidgeon, Sandra TrombleyCall to Order:Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair.Pledge of Allegiance:Review of Agenda:Approval of December 2, 2024, minutes:Motion by Tom and second by John to approve minutes of December 2, 2024, as written.All in favor.So, approved.Review/Authorization to Pay Bills:Motion by John and second by Tom authorizing Julie to pay the bills and transfer funds as required and pay remaining 2024 bills.All in favor.So, approved.Reports from Town Officials, Committees:Road Foreman:Arlan requested three more lights for inside the Town Shed.Motion by Brad and second by John authorizing Julie to contact Glenn Peck about installing three more lights like what is there.All in favor.So, approved.Arlan reported they did some grading and hauled some gravel.Town Clerk/Treasurer:Julie reported about a new statute that is to begin in 2025 that municipalities must conduct full appraisals every six years.Julie suggested considering whether they are putting away enough each year.Weight Permits:CORRESPONDENCE:
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OLD BUSINESS:Building Needs (Generac, Furnace):Tom stated he doesn’t know yet about the furnace as he hadn’t talked with David.Tom will contact David.Brad explained that the new cold weather heat pumps are much better, but you don’t need a stand- alone furnace.They are very efficient.There was discussion about the amount of the grant and how far that would go.Board needs to decide what is needed most.There was discussion about amending the grant to do only one building.John stated that Taylor Rental is selling generators now.He will go see someone and get information on heat pumps for the Town Office.He will also go see someone at Fischer.NEW BUSINESS:Recycling Relocation:Van requested moving the recycling location from the Town Shed to the Meeting House area.New recycling location will start this Saturday for the winter months.Discussion about signage at the Town Shed to let residents know the change and Meeting House entrance and exit sign.Julie was concerned about people leaving garbage.Appoint Alternate for PC:Diane B. reported that they need to update the Town Plan and recommends nominating Lyndsay D’Avignon to help with the work.Motion by Diane B. and second by Brad to nominate Lyndsay D’Avignon as an Alternate PC.All in favor.So, approved.Diane B. wants to apply for a municipal planning grant and will contact Katie at Regional Planning.Preliminary Review of 2025 Budget:Julie provided a very preliminary report of the 2025 budget.So many things are going to change, but this is a start.Education numbers are not right, and she needs time to work on that.It was decided to look this over prior to the next meeting when Julie will have a chance to put in end of year numbers.Board wants to keep budget as close to last year as possible.Discussion about Sheriff’s patrol and the budget.Residents are happy they are in town.Diane R. explained an incident of a car in the park & ride with flat tires with a man and woman in it.State Police were called but weren’t coming so they called the Sheriff’s Department.Later VSP did stop by, and they had the car towed.The car was not registered, and man had no driver’s license.Drugs and paraphernalia were involved.Arlan thinks that probably prices will go up on sand and gravel.He is stocked up on sand.There was discussion about what to put in the Selectboard Report.Some topics were:Acknowledge MERP Grant Award, Town Plan, Green Up, Paving.EXECUTIVE SESSION:Motion by Tom and second by Brad to go into Executive Session at 7:37 p.m. for possible legal matter.All in favor.So, approved.Motion by Tom and second by Diane R. to come out of Executive Session at 7:46 p.m. with no action taken.All in favor.So, approved.Motion by Tom and second by John to adjourn at 7:46 p.m.Next Meeting Monday, January 6, 2025Respectfully submitted,Sandra Trombley
