Minutes - 12-18-23
Town of LeicesterSelectboard Meeting MinutesMonday, December 18, 2023*Unapproved*** See subsequent minutes for any changes Members Present: Diane Benware, Diane Randall, Brad Lawes, Tom Barker, John RouseOthers Present: Julie Delphia, Arlan Pidgeon, Rob Devoid, Tom Kilpeck, Sandra TrombleyCall to Order: Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair.Pledge of Allegiance:Review of Agenda: Approval of December 4, 2023, minutes:Motion by Tom and second by John to approve minutes of December 4, 2023, as written. 4 yes 1 abstention (Brad) So, approved. Motion by Brad and second by John to allow Julie to pay remaining 2023 bills as they come in prior to next meeting. 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 stated there was a little water damage on the Bullock Road today. Town Clerk/Treasurer:Julie reported there was a bunch of rain today. The drain couldn’t keep up with the rain in the parking lot driveway so the water needed to be shut off at the school because it flooded out the leach field which meant the septic couldn’t go out of the tank in the town office. The water couldn’t go out of the building. The water has gone down so hopefully by morning they can turn the water back on.Julie got the quote for the cameras.Keith talked with Lindsay D’Avignon about joining the DRB. Julie provided Lindsay’s letter of interest to the Selectboard. The DRB met and were recommending her.Motion by Tom and second by John to approve Lindsay D’Avignon for the DRB Delegate position effective immediately. All in favor. So, approved.Julie got the letter from Otter Creek Watershed that Leicester’s assessment next year is $25,997 and payments are to be made on a quarterly basis and payments to be made at the end of each quarter. There was further discussion about how Leicester will pay versus other towns. Julie will respond to them to explain calendar year and fiscal year differences.Animal Control Officer:Rob stated that it has been quiet; with some wildlife calls redirected to the game warden.CORRESPONDENCE:Chair passing around file:
- Webinar Electric Vehicles
- Climate Economy Resilience Grants
- PFAS Road Map
- Mobile Sports Wagering Launch in January
- US DOT Funding Resources Rebuilding Infrastructure