MINUTES FROM THE JULY 01, 2002 SELECT BOARD MEETING
Board members present were Jerry Mullen, John Devine and Dave Johnson. Also present was Town Clerk Deborah LaRiviére. The meeting was called to order at 6pm.
§ Resident Barry Townsend met with the Board to discuss the return
of his road cut deposit. Road Foreman Eric Andrews contends that the road cut was not properly prepped prior to the town’s re-paving of the road and therefore feels the full deposit should not be returned. Townsend disputes this saying that if the town re-paved it when it wasn’t properly prepped it’s the town’s fault and the town is responsible for repairing it. The Board will conduct a site visit Monday July 08, 2002 at 6pm with Andrews and Townsend to try to determine what course of action to take.
§ The Board reviewed an audit proposal from Mudgett and Jennet.
DPT Associates, who preformed the town’s last audit, is no longer in business. Jerry motioned: “To accept Mudgett and Jennet’s proposal for auditing.” Seconded by Dave. John signed the contract. There was no other discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.
§ Paperwork for the Tax Anticipation Note were signed.
§ Jerry motioned: “To accept the minutes from the June 17, 2002
meeting.” Seconded by Dave. There were no corrections or changes. All in favor, motion passed.
§ The VNA contract was tabled until the next meeting.
§ The Board discussed the Tobia/Akus property which was sold at the
2002 tax sale. Mr. Tobia claims he never received any notification of a pending tax sale. Further investigation into Joan Pecor’s and Stitzel Page and Fletcher’s records does show an incorrect address. Tobia will pay the tax, penalty and interest, but is requesting an abatement of the legal and advertising costs. Jerry motioned: “To abate the legal and advertising costs associated with the sale of the Tobia/Akus property.” Seconded by Dave. Dave questioned whether it was the power of the Select board to abate these charges or the authority of the Board of Civil Authority. Deb will check and if the BCA should consider the abatement, she will schedule a meeting. There was no other discussion, all were in favor, motion passed. (If this abatement occurred properly, this motion will stand. If not, a BCA meeting will be called and this motion will be invalid.)
§ The Board discussed the request from the Conservation Commission
for a support letter for the purchase of the Tiffany property. The Commission is considering a grant application (due by July 08, 2002) and would like to include an updated support letter which reference to the availability of town funds for acquisition of this property. A draft of a support letter was forwarded from Bob Linck at the Vermont Land Trust. Jerry motioned: “To approve sending the support letter to the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board with the addition of the clarification of the sentence referencing committed funds. The addition should read, funds in an amount to be determined later, will be made available.” John seconded. There was no other discussion. Deb will draft letter. All were in favor, motion passed.
§ The Board opened truck bids from Heritage Ford and Goss Dodge.
Jerry motioned: “To table the truck purchase issue until the next meeting.” Seconded by Dave. The Board will review this when all members are present.
§ The Board reviewed the draft Interim Zoning document. All were in
agreement with the wording. Jerry motioned: “To schedule a hearing for July 22, 2002 at 7pm at the fire station.” Dave seconded. The Board asked Deb to be sure zoning maps are included with the Interim Zoning draft. There was no other discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.
§ The Board had intended to draft a list of issues that need to be
reviewed in order to make town regulations, the town plan and all ordinances reflect each other correctly. This also was tabled until a full board, our CCRP Rep and the PC Clerk can be present.
There was no other business to be brought before this Board at this time.
Jerry motioned to end the meting, seconded by John. The meting ended at 7:30pm.
Attest:
Deborah LaRiviére
Town Clerk
Minutes are unofficial until approved
These minutes were read and approved by the Bolton Select board on _____________,2002. ___________________For the Board.