Meeting Minutes
Town of Leicester
Selectboard Re-Organization Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
*Unapproved*
** See subsequent minutes for any changes
Members Present: Diane Benware, Bob Oliver, Ken Young, Ron Fiske, Tom Barker
Others Present: Arlan Pidgeon, Julie Delphia, Mary & John Hughes, Tim Johnson, Cecile Todd, Steve Wright, Sandra Trombley, Secretary
Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 6:35 by Chair, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Agenda Review:
Purpose of the meeting is to reorganize the Board and determine who the local press will be to carry ads, determine who is in charge of buildings and grounds, road commissioner, a couple of positions like that, although appointments will all be made on March 16th meeting. The Board will meet with Steve Wright and the listers.
Reorganization:
Motion by Bob, second by Tom that Diane Benware be Chairman of the Board. All in favor with Diane abstaining. So approved.
Motion by Bob, second by Ken that Tom Barker be Vice Chairman of the Board. All in favor with Tom abstaining. So approved.
Motion by Ken, second by Ron to have both Robert Oliver and Arlan Pidgeon act as road commissioners. All in favor. So approved.
Motion by Tom, second by Ken to have Robert Oliver remain responsible for buildings and grounds. All in favor. So approved.
Motion by Tom, second by Ken to continue to use the Addision Independent as the main source for ads and public notices and two Brandon papers as needed. All in favor. So approved.
Motion by Ron, second by Tom to authorize Chairman to place ads on behalf of the Selectboard. All in favor. So approved.
Motion by Tom, second by Ken for Selectboard meetings to continue to meet the 1st and 3rd Monday, 6:30 p.m. start. All in favor. So approved.
Motion by Tom, second by Bob to continue using Roberts Rules of Order and Rules of Conduct for regular and special meetings from VT League of Cities and Towns. Discussion on small boards. The Chair can make a motion or second a motion, if necessary. All in favor with adaptation of small boards. So approved.
Motion by Tom, second by Bob, if necessary, a quorum of the Board can sign orders. All in favor. So approved.
Review and Sign Orders for Payment:
Bills making their rounds for signature.
Other:
John Hughes thanked the Board on behalf of the town’s people for the fine Town Meeting they had and the good job they have done this past year.
Julie stated there were four positions not filled yesterday. First Constable, Second Constable, Grand Juror, Town Agent. No one got enough votes. Some persons were interested in the positions.
Action: Diane plans to put a notice in the paper for the open positions. Tom recommended that interested persons put their intentions in writing with a letter to the Board.
John Hughes thinks that anyone interested in the position should show up at the meeting on March 16th.
Action: Julie will contact persons that indicated an interest in the four positions, and explain the protocol.
Motion by Tom, second by Bob to “not” appoint Fence Viewers, Inspector of lumber, shingles, wood, Weighers of coal at the March 16th meeting. All in favor.
Julie provided a document from the Leagues of Cities and Towns to the Board. Each board member needs to verify their personal information for accuracy.
Action: Diane will put another article in the paper for a plea for people to serve on the Zoning Board and Planning Commission.
Action: Diane will put letters of interest for Zoning Administrator position on March 16, 2009 agenda.
Tim Johnson asked Selectboard if it was ok for him to do a fundraiser bottle drive at the recycling center for the 5th and 6th grade kids for a field trip to Boston. Principal has approved the fundraiser subject to approval of Selectboard.
Motion by Tom, second by Bob to approve fundraiser. All in favor. So approved.
Cecile Todd, John Hughes and Steve Wright, appraiser began discussion with the Selectboard.
Mr. Wright explained the tools and methods used by his firm to complete appraisals. The listers will be seeking more information.
Motion by Tom, second by Bob to cut off discussion and authorize the Listers to come back to the Selectboard with a plan of action for dealing with updates. All in favor. So approved.
The Board thanked Mr. Wright for his time coming to the meeting.
Motion by Tom, second by Bob to adjourn. All in favor. So approved. Adjourned 8:18 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra L. Trombley
Selectboard Secretary