MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 16, 2003 SELECT BOARD MEETING

Board members present were Dave Johnson, Jerry Mullen, Pete Siegel and John Devine. Also present was Town Clerk Deb LaRiviere. The meeting was called to order at 6pm. Co-Chair Pete Siegel arrived about 6:15.

§ Peter Keating from CCMPO met with the Board to discuss their

upcoming plans and projects. Jerry is our Rep to the CCMPO.

§ Fire Chief Mike Gervia met with the Board to discuss Fire

Department By-Laws. There are two changes: 1) There will now be a limit on the number of junior members allowed and 2) the department is now incorporated and has its own tax identification number. This last change is at the request of the town auditors, Mudgett, Jennett. Dave motioned:” To accept the two changes to the Fire Department By-Laws.” Jerry seconded. There was no other discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.

Jerry and Mike will continue revising the Emergency Management Plan and they will get together later this summer.

Mike also informed the Board that according to the state handbook, Fire Warden’s must be paid an hourly rate for attending brush fires. Jerry motioned: “To approve payment of $10 per hour for Fire Wardens when attending brush fires.” John seconded. There was no other discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.

§ Jerry motioned: “To accept the minutes from the May 5 and

June 03, 2003 Select Board meeting.” Dave seconded. There was no other discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.

§ The Board reviewed letters to resident Mina Isham and

pronounced it ready to be mailed.

§ The Board would like a representative from Richmond Rescue to

explain the billing and subscription issues. Deb will call.

§ The Board reviewed a request from Harry Laughey to be reim-

bursed for damages he alleges were made by the town truck. The Board has denied this claim once.  Jerry motioned: “To deny payment of this reimbursement by the Town.” Pete seconded. There was no other discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.  Jerry motioned: “To submit the claim to our insurance company for their ruling.” Dave seconded. All were in favor, motion passed.

Paperwork for the re-write of the garage loan was reviewed. Dave motioned: “To approve the loan re-write papers and sign the note.” Jerry seconded. There was no discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.

The Board discussed the conveyance of the Glebe Lot to the Vermont Land Trust (VLT). Town Attorney Robert Fletcher has drafted a Notice of Conveyance and Resolution for the Board to dispense with this matter. Dave motioned: “To sign the Resolution.” Seconded by Jerry. There was no other discussion; all were in favor, motion

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passed. Dave motioned: “To sign the Conveyance.” Seconded by Jerry. There was no further discussion, all were in favor, motion passed. The articles were signed and dated and Deb will post.

Robert Fletcher has also informed the Board that Tim and Francis Muir are selling the water supply that is located behind the Smilie School. The Muir’s would like a Quit Claim Deed from the Town relinquishing our rights to the water supply should we have any. The Board is concerned that by issuing a QCD, is the Town acknowledging rights? Also, Does the Town have the right to do this since it has tenants (The School) on the property? Did the Muir’s retain a right-of-way for the water line when they sold the property to the Town? Did Al Longe when he sold it to Muir?

The Board looked at an Act 250 permit for Bolton Valley.

Warrants were signed.

The Board discussed the legal expenses for the Preston Pond property. Since January 2003, the Town has spent approximately $4500. The Board would like a separate line item in the budget to show these expenses apart from regular municipal legal expenses.

The Board would like Eric to take a look at the right-of-way near Don and Sadie Durivage’s property to be sure the rock wall doesn’t interfere with the Town. Durivage should also be reminded to seek permission from land owners before going on properties and removing rocks.

The Board read a letter from Ara Finlayson regarding trash at the potholes. Deb will respond.

The next Board meeting is July 7.

There was no other business to be brought before this Board at this time. Jerry motioned to end the meeting, seconded by Dave, The meeting ended at 8:10

Attest:

Deborah LaRiviére

Town Clerk

Minutes are unofficial until approved

These minutes were read and approved by the Bolton Select Board on ______________, 2003. _____________________For the Board.