Town of LeicesterSelectboard Meeting MinutesMonday, April 21, 2025*Unapproved*** See subsequent minutes for any changesMembers Present: Diane Benware, Tom Barker, John RouseMembers Absent:Diane Randall, Brad LawesOthers Present: Julie Delphia, Arlan Pidgeon, Robbie Devoid, Doug Perkins, Lynne Peck, Sandra TrombleyCall to Order:Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair.Pledge of Allegiance:Review of Agenda:Approval of April 7, 2025, minutes:Motion by Tom and second by John to approve minutes of April 7, 2025, 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.All in favor.So, approved.Reports from Town Officials, Committees:Road Foreman:Arlan did not have anything to report.Animal Control Officer:Rob reported he attended a Web-X Seminar for Sally King for the dog ticket.The fine continues as it stands at $175.She will be paying the fine. Rob will check the Web-X Seminar site so if he needs to attend any other court hearings.Rob reported he has not heard anything more on the dog bite issue he reported last meeting.Rob reported he has not contacted the Jenna Lane resident.Town Clerk/Treasurer:Julie provided the new OCW paragraph. Motion by John and second by Tom to reaffirm Article 5 Finances.All in favor.So, approved. Julie reported that Lyndsay is the Alternate on the Planning Commission and a member of the DRB.She has been doing minutes.Julie would like to pay her $15 hourly rate for doing the minutes.Motion by Diane and second by John to pay Lindsay a $15 hourly rate to do the minutes for the PC and DRB.All in favor.So, approved.Julie reported a gentlemen stopped in to talk about playground equipment and elder athletic equipment for an investment of $1M - $1.5M.Everyone got a good laugh.Julie reported there have been issues with a tandem log truck on Ferson Road and another log truck on Hooker Road.The roads were posted.Both gentlemen got weight permits today, but they have been traveling on roads that were posted without a permit.Weight Permits:Weight permits were signed.CORRESPONDENCE:
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LEMP Adoption and Signature:Motion by John and second by Tom to adopt the Local Emergency Management Plan (LEMP).All in favor.So, approved.Diane signed on behalf of the Town.OLD BUSINESS:OCW Update:Doug Perkins and Lynne Peck came to update Board on OCW.Doug explained that they are in the rebuilding year for them.He explained that only one employee from last year reapplied.That was Kerry White.Kerry is going to take the lead for all things to do with surveillance, larviciding and mosquito identification.Doug stated they hired John Capen as an adulticide applicator.John has brought in several folks he knows that are interested in working part-time.None of them have a pesticide applicator license.This Sunday at the Fire Station there is going to be a training session administering the first test they must take toward getting an applicator license.Doug stated they are hopeful they will have a pool of applicators by May 6 for adulticiding work.Doug stated that Kerry White has a license, he has a license, and Rob Devoid has a license.The challenges are that these people are all new.They need to learn the routes and learn about drift.Doug explained the situation with Leslie Wright wanting a buffer zone around her residence.They need to meet with her about the No Spray Zone Policy.Doug states it will not impact her new property for her organic products.The State is aware of their No Spray Zone Policy.They were very fortunate to attract fourteen applicants of Biology Interns for surveillance work and mosquito identification.They will probably go for their licenses.Lynne reiterated that they are working very hard, but they have been left with a mess and unable to find documents, rebuilding from scratch.She hopes the town understands they are working hard and doing their best to solve the problem.It is an uphill battle.It is a multi-faceted problem.Grant Updates:MERP:Shelly and Jason are coming tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. They are looking at windows and front door.They are looking to start mid-May.Historic Preservation has given their approval.LHMP:Andrew sent the revised plan to VT Emergency Management for their review.They haven’t heard back yet.MILFOIL:Julie stated they got a Milfoil Grant again.MPG:Diane stated that the grant has been submitted.By late next week, they should hear if they got it or not.Regional Planning is working on the new mapping.Diane shared that Mike Winslow stated there is more money for grants and aid.Municipal Roads Grants & Aid FY26 has been signed by Diane.NEW BUSINESS:School Request for Sheriff’s Services:Diane Randall, on behalf of the school, would like the Board to allow them to have the Sheriff for one hour while they walk the children to the cemetery and back.She will contact them with the date and time.Julie will talk with the Sheriff to see if they can make the hour part of their contracted patrol.The Board approved the request.Green Up Day:Diane has some nice prizes.Julie and Diane have divided the town up in sections and residents assigned to areas.EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Diane and second by Tom to go into Executive Session at 7:35 p.m. for possible legal matter.All in favor.So, approved.Motion by Diane and second by Tom to come out of Executive Session at 8:10. p.m.No action taken.Motion by Tom and second by John to adjourn at 8:10 p.m.Next Meeting Monday, May 5, 2025Respectfully submitted,Sandra Trombley
