Minutes - 02-06-2023
Town of LeicesterSelectboard Meeting MinutesMonday, February 6, 2023*Unapproved*** See subsequent minutes for any changes Members Present: Diane Benware, Diane Randall, Brad Lawes, John Rouse, Tom Barker Others Present: Julie Delphia, Arlan Pidgeon, Robbie Devoid, Sandra Trombley Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair. Pledge of Allegiance: Review of Agenda: Approval of January 16 & 23, 2023 Minutes: Motion by Tom and second by John to approve minutes of January 16 & 23, 2023 as written. All in favor. So, approved. Review/Authorization to Pay Bills: Motion by Tom and second by John authorizing Julie to pay the bills. All in favor. So, approved. Reports from Town Officials, Committees: Road Foreman: Arlan needs to call Viking Co. for the correct Salt Dog Sander invoice. They have not given Julie an updated invoice on the correct sander. Arlan talked with Matt Ethier about the dry hydrant and Matt said we could do what we wanted. Tom suggested they get something in writing. Tom reported that the reason Denton didn’t come for recycling was because the trucks wouldn’t start in the severe cold. There was no way to notify residents. He will come on the next normal pick up date on February 18th. Town Clerk/Treasurer: Julie reported that on February 20th, the new Sheriff, Sargent Michael Elmore will be coming to the Selectboard meeting to introduce himself. Julie presented the packet for the Highway Grant paperwork which is due by April 15th for Class II Roadways and Structures, Bridge and Roads Standards. Julie informed that the Fire Protection Agreement is good through the end of this year. Julie reported that they did an appeal to the Department of Taxes for redetermination. They are coming tomorrow. Hopefully there will be three significant sales kicked out. She’s hoping it will make them come down below the 20% threshold, but she is not sure. They will most likely be looking at a full-blown reappraisal. Nemric is currently booking into 2026. Board agreed they should probably at least get on their schedule so when the State says we have to have a reappraisal, we are on the schedule. Julie reported that the copier lease is coming up in March from Office Systems of Vermont. Julie feels that their service and attitude is terrible. There is a monthly copier rate, a yearly budget rate for copies and then per copy fee when she goes over the copy limit. She has asked for a quote from them and they haven’t been very helpful. The salesman stated prices have gone up considerably. Symquest did provide a quote which seems reasonable. Their quote is $195.61 which is a straight price per month. Symquest will send the old copier back for us if Julie provides a RA number. Board agreed they should switch to Symquest. Julie provided paperwork for grants for historical buildings. Diane will review this paperwork. Weight Permit: 1 weight permit signed. CORRESPONDENCE: Diane reviewed correspondence and passed the packet around.
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- VT State Parks Modernization Study
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- VT GIS Mapping Group
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