Meeting Minutes
Town of Leicester
Selectboard Meeting Minutes
Monday, January 11, 2010
*Unapproved*
** See subsequent minutes for any changes
Members Present: Diane Benware, Ron Fiske, Bob Oliver, Tom Barker, Ken Young
Others Present: Julie Delphia, Arlan Pidgeon, Cecile Todd, Tim Johnson, Jay Michael, Allen Wilson, Sandra Trombley, Secretary
Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Agenda Review: Agenda reviewed.
Fern Lake/Lake Dunmore Association Request:
Jay Michael, Treasurer of the Fern Lake/Lake Dunmore Association presented a letter of request to Julie for our 2010 budget of $7,225 and came to briefly explain the increase to the Selectboard. Allen Wilson, Manager of the Milfoil Program came to give an update on the Milfoil Control Project and how it ties back to the increased dollars. They presented graphs and charts.
They are seeing tremendous growth of milfoil in Fern Lake and Lake Dunmore. They increased their crew from 4 to 6.5. The State has cut their funding substantially to just over 50%. They presented comparisons to other lakes in Vermont.
Jay explained that they have tried to help by doing fund raisers to help funding. Jay also explained he would like to retain the 1/3 relationship of $7,225, but understands budget constraints. Last year 1/3 was $2,322. He explained the tax consequences; as well as declining property values the milfoil problem would create. A decline in lake property values will yield a tax increase for everyone.
The Board recommended the Association include something in the Town Report.
Public Opinion: None
Review and Sign Orders for Bill Payment:
Bills making their rounds for signatures.
Budget Work:
Diane put forth a drafted Selectboard Report, looking for edits, suggestions for improvements by Wednesday morning.
Salisbury has a petition out to have an article requesting $300 for a Feral Cat Program.
Receipts:
· Dog Licenses/Fines $2,000
· License – Liquor $ 45
· Railroad $ 78
· Fed Bur Land Mgt $4,000
Chair asked the ZBA & PC for numbers but had not received them. Julie will provide actual numbers.
The Board may break down budget further for advertising and postage.
Auditing:
· Level fund at $3,200
Listing:
Tim presented information from the State to the Board of duties/responsibilities of the listers. He also submitted a proposal for budget purposes. There was discussion about the budget.
· Listers $13,000
· Reappraisal $10,000
· Tax Map $ 1,500
o Total: $24,500
Tim stated there was a preapproved State list of appraisers in Vermont. He had sent out emails.
Selectboard:
Auditors made recommendations for an increase to $675 per board members and $975 for chair. The Selectboard were all in agreement that they would not put an increase in the budget. They agree to level fund.
· Selectboard $2,825
· Secretary $1,500
o Total: $4,325
Town Clerk/Treasurer/Assistant:
· Town Clerk $7,500
· Town Treasurer $7,500
· Clerk/Treasurer Training $1,500
· Assistant $3,000
o Total: $19,500
Building Expenses:
· Meet House, Office, Town Hall $5,000
· Fuel – Meeting House $3,500
· Fuel – Town Hall $2,500
Grounds Care:
· Cemetery $4,750
· Office & Town Green & Fern Lake Assn $2,500
o Total: $18,250
Office Expenses:
· Cleaning Services $ 600.00
· Cleaning Supplies $ 150.00
· Computer Tech $1,800.00
· Computer Software $1,200.00
· Copier $1,500.00
· Office Supplies $3,000.00
· Postage $2,100.00
· Printing $3,500.00
· Records Restore $5,000.00
· Town Web Page $ 500.00
o Total: $19,350
Zoning:
Kate submitted a proposed budget of $5,400. Julie reported income of $2,760.
· Zoning $4,500.00
· Printing & Office $1,000.00
· Secretary $1,000.00
o Total: $6,500
Utilities:
· Electricity $5,000
· Telephone $2,000
· Water Rent $ 5
o Total: $7,005
Public Safety:
· Law Enforcement $ 2,000
· Animal Control $ 500
· Dog Census $ 300
· Fire Expense $ 20,000
· Fire Warden $ 100
· Health Officer $ 200
o Total: $ 23,100
Other Expenses:
· Election/Payroll $ 1,500
· Interest/Bank Fees $1,200
· Legal Fees $5,000
· Misc. $ 200
· Payroll $10,000
· Town Moderator $ 150
· Trash Removal $ 200
· Workshops/Training $ 1,000
· Writing & Research $ 500
o Total: $19,750
Assessments:
· Addison County Humane Society $ 1,000.00
· Addison County Regional Plan $ 1,083.00
· Addison County Tax $13,000.00
· American Red Cross $ 250.00
· Brandon Area Rescue Squad $ 5,125.00
· Brandon Library $ 1,000.00
· George D. Allen Research $ 100.00
· Green Up Vermont $ 100.00
· Insect Control $12,436.00
· Lake Dunmore/Fern Lake Assn $ 7,225.00
· Leicester Little League $ 700.00
· VT Coalition of Municipalities $ 000.00
· VT Leagues of Cities & Towns $ 1,653.00
o Total: $43,672
Motion by Tom to adjourn meeting at 8:30 p.m.. Second by Bob. All in favor. So approved. Adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Next meeting January 18, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra L. Trombley
Selectboard Secretary