Minutes - 03-17-2025
Town of LeicesterSelectboard Meeting MinutesMonday, March 17, 2025*Unapproved*** See subsequent minutes for any changes Members Present: Diane Benware, Diane Randall, Brad Lawes, Tom Barker, John Rouse Others Present: Julie Delphia, Arlan Pidgeon, Gloria Currie, Robbie Devoid, Sandra Trombley Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Town Clerk, Julie Delphia Pledge of Allegiance: Review of Agenda: BOARD REORGANIZATION: Julie entertained a motion to nominate a Chair of the Board. Motion by Tom and second by Brad to nominate Diane Benware as Chair of the Board. 4 yes and one abstention by Diane. So, approved. Julie turned the meeting over to the Chair of the Board. Board Reorganization and Appointments. Motion by Brad and second by Diane R. to nominate Tom Barker as Vice Chair of the Board. 4 yes and one abstention by Tom. So, approved. Motion by Tom and second by Brad to nominate John Rouse as Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds. 4 yes and one abstention by John. So, approved. Motion by Tom and second by Diane R. to nominate Brad Lawes as Road Commissioner. 4 yes and one abstention by Brad. So, approved. Motion by Tom and second by Brad to nominate John Rouse as Emergency Management Coordinator. 4 yes and one abstention by John. John did note his willingness to serve, but did cite noon meetings as difficult, given his schedule. Motion by Tom and second by Brad to re-appoint Jeff McDonough as First Constable and Mike Rakowitz as Second Constable; with no law enforcement authority. All in favor. So, approved. Motion by Tom and second by John to re-appoint Richard Reed as our delegate to Addison County Solid Waste District (ACSWD). All in favor. So, approved. Motion by Tom and second by Brad to re-appoint Arlan Pidgeon as Tree Warden. All in favor. So, approved. Motion by John and second by Brad to re-appoint Tom Barker as Cemetery Sexton. All in favor. So, approved. Motion by Diane R. and second by Brad to re-appoint Stacia Rankin as Delegate to the Maple Broadband Board. All in favor. So, approved. BOARD AFFIRMATIONS: Board reaffirms Sandy Trombley as their Clerk. All in favor. So, approved. Board reaffirms that regular meetings are on 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. All in favor. So, approved. Board reaffirms that the Chair can second a motion. All in favor. So, approved. Board reaffirms that the Chair can sign on behalf of the Board. All in favor. So, approved. Board reaffirms that any one of the Selectboard can sign on behalf of the Board for orders that need attention prior to a meeting. All in favor. So, approved. Board reaffirms that the Addison Independent is media of record and postings on Front Porch Forum as appropriate. All in favor. So, approved. Board reaffirms that the Chair may place ads on behalf of the Selectboard. All in favor. So, approved. Board reaffirms that the Board will follow Civil Rules of Conduct and follow Robert’s Rules of Order for Small Boards. All in favor. So, approved. Approval of February 17, 2025, minutes: Motion by Tom and second by John to approve minutes of February 17, 2025, as written. 4 Yes and 1 Abstention (Brad). So, approved. Review/Authorization to Pay Bills: Motion by Tom and second by Diane R. authorizing Julie to pay the bills. All in favor. So, approved. Reports from Town Officials, Committees: Animal Control Officer: Rob apologized for not being in attendance for the past couple meetings. He reported it has been relatively quiet and not a whole lot going on. Rob attempted to contact the lady on Jenna Lane. He has not made any progress on that situation. Rob was contacted last week about a couple ponies on Delorm Road, but they were past the Leicester line into Brandon, so he passed that situation onto Brandon. The Redgate area on Rt. 53 has been quiet. Road Foreman: Arlan reported that he hauled gravel and did some grading. Arlan reported he had some trouble with the accelerator pedal for the loader. He purchased a new one and Scott put it in. Lower Bullock Road is closed. Arlan stated they need a new gate for the Town Shed. It’s rusted out. He will get one. Town Clerk/Treasurer: Julie stated that previously they had discussion about the junk at Cove Point. Since that time, Julie has had discussion with Jeanine Sherwood and was told the trailer will be dismantled this spring. That leaves two still there. Julie stated that she has one abatement request. She has scheduled it for March 31st at 6:00 p.m. Julie stated Town Meeting and voting went well. School budget passed by one vote. There is a petition going around for a re-vote. Dog licenses are due April 1st. Julie reported that fire extinguishers all have new tags. Weight Permits: Arlan signed weight permits. CORRESPONDENCE:
- Human Rabies Vaccine
- ACRP Newsletter
- VT Trailways and Greenways
- ACED Newsletter
- Write a letter to Nops Farm and Goodrich Farm.
- Send a copy to Sheriff’s Department and to Sid & Carol.
- Ask Sheriff to patrol Ferson Road as part of their contract.
