Minutes - 11-01-2021
Town of LeicesterSelectboard Meeting MinutesMonday, November 1, 2021*Unapproved*** See subsequent minutes for any changes Members Present: Diane Benware, Ron Fiske, Tom Barker, John Rouse Members Absent: Brad Lawes Others Present: Julie Delphia, Arlan Pidgeon, Sandra Trombley, Secretary Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair. Pledge of Allegiance: Review of Agenda: Approval of October 18, 2021 Minutes: Motion by Tom and second by John to approve minutes of October 18, 2021 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 reported that the shoulders and sand piles are done. They did some grading and hauled some gravel. Arlan asked John if he could do any intersection plowing. John said he would be available to do so. Diane mentioned the water being up. Arlan said it may go over the road. Diane asked Arlan about a huge pot hole on Dewey Road. Arlan will look at that one and others that need to be filled. Town Clerk/Treasurer: Julie contacted the salesman about the speed limit signs. They are supposedly shipping them. Not sure when they are coming. The salt contracts were signed and sent. Julie gave the Board a copy of the First Amendment Audits from Vermont League of Cities & Towns. She recommended they all read it; and went over some of the details in the newsletter. Julie received what she thinks is a request for an abatement. She sent a letter back asking for clarification as she could not read the handwriting. Julie explained that tax sales are in process. The number is down a little as some have been paid off. Wanda is doing deed research. The DRB had their meeting to review the candidate for an open position. Julie had someone ask how to request ARPA funds. Julie told them that they can write a letter to the Selectboard. The trainings about ARPA funds through VLCT suggest that towns wait to see what State and Federal do before they make any commitment to Maple Broadband. Julie shared that she heard that a wired in generator for the Town Office may be eligible for ARPA funds. If the Selectboard is interested, she can confirm this with VLCT. Efficiency Vermont would like to come down and do a free audit. Board is fine with that. Julie reported that the United Way sent a letter asking us to not require petitions for non-profit agencies to request funds for the Town of Leicester, due to Covid and the Delta variant. Julie explained that the town doesn’t request petitions unless they are new or requesting more money. Board agreed to keep the process as it is. Weight Permits: None CORRESPONDENCE:
- ARPA Funds for Home Weatherization
- USDA Loan & Grant Programs
- Front Porch Forum Donation
- Green Up VT Water Bottle Filling Station
- Department of Homeland Security Grant
- Proclamation Request for School Choice