Minutes - 10-16-2023
Town of LeicesterSelectboard Meeting MinutesMonday, October 16, 2023*Unapproved*** See subsequent minutes for any changes Members Present: Diane Benware, Diane Randall, Brad Lawes, Tom Barker, John Rouse Others Present: Julie Delphia, Robbie Devoid, Lesley Bienvenue, Lindsey & Ben Francoeur, Sandra Trombley Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair. Pledge of Allegiance: Review of Agenda: Added OCW personnel, Francoeur Lindsey and Ben Francoeur came to ask how they go about getting a wheelchair sign on their road to help slow cars down. There was discussion about getting two signs. Board was in favor of Arlan ordering two signs. Arlan will look into ordering the two signs. He said they have the posts. Approval of October 2, 2023, Minutes: Motion by Tom and second by John to approve minutes of October 2, 2023, as written. All in favor. So, approved. Review/Authorization to Pay Bills: Motion by John and second by Diane R. authorizing Julie to pay the bills. All in favor. So, approved. Reports from Town Officials, Committees: Town Clerk/Treasurer: Julie reported that there is an appeal coming to the decision of the DRB about the decision of the Zoning Administrator between the Churchill and Malloy property. The DRB sided with the Zoning Administrator. It is now going to Environmental Court. Julie would like to have the Royal Group come to key the shed to go with the rest of the keys, fix the office door lock and get an extra key. Julie spoke to the Railroad Engineer about the pavement markings. He told Julie that the town is responsible for the railroad marking and the railroad is responsible for the stop bar. Julie will drive down and look at the Junction and Old Jerusalem Road and see what markings are there. Lister Error & Omissions: They added a Veteran’s Exemption. Update From Sheriff’s Department: Sheriff reported that unpaid municipal tickets will eventually go to collections for tax offsets. The state no longer suspends driver’s licenses for municipal tickets. They sent Julie the ordinance for park and ride for Middlebury, but that is for municipal parkingparking. They gave Julie some towns that have park and ridesrides, but she hasn’t had a chance to call them to see if the have a specific ordinance for a park and ride. Road Foreman: Arlan reported they finished the sand pile today and graded one day last week and hauled some gravel and filled some holes. Animal Control Officer: Robbie reported that last week they had a skunk chasing a resident on Indian Trail. The game warden didn’t want to bother testing it. Robbie advised the homeowner to get someone to dispose of it and they did. Robbie reported he got a call about neglected animals on Fernville Road. Robbie went there and there was no appearance of neglect. An odd mix of animals. He made some recommendations. He will go back and check in. OCW Personnel: Brad reported he will no longer be Treasurer as of next month. Lynn Peck will be the new Treasurer and Bookkeeper. John Rouse resigned effective immediately. Brad will be going to Alternate. Motion by Tom and second by Brad to nominate Lynn Peck as the Leicester Representative and Brad as Alternate on the OCW. 4 yes and 1 abstention (Brad). OLD BUSINESS: Fire Department Discussion: John reported that Salisbury is mutual aid with BrandonBrandon, and they do the carbon test at Salisbury school and could do that. Salisbury has decided, at this timecurrently, they do not have enough personnel to consider doing Leicester.at this time They thanked the Board for considering them. Diane will contact Tom Kilpeck in regard toregarding the Fire Department Contract. The Board was hoping for a discount or possible negotiation. Weight Permit: None CORRESPONDENCE: Diane reviewed the correspondence file.
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