MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 06, 2003 SELECT BOARD MEETING

Board members present were Dave Johnson, Jerry Mullen, Ron Lafreniere, Pete Siegel and John Devine. Also present was Road Foreman Eric Andrews. The meeting was called to order at 6pm.

§ Andrews told the Board that new part time crew member Dave Root

has been encouraged to obtain his CDL and wanted to know if the Town would consider paying for the training. The cost of the class is $1500 and takes the driver through the permitting, training and test process. The Board discussed Roots work schedule, what type of license he would need and the possibility of his quitting after he got the license. John motioned: “To have the Town pay for half of the cost of the schooling, $750, for Dave Root to get his CDL, with Root paying the remaining $750 over a time period agreeable to both parties. The Town also will expect Root to commit to two years employment after he gets his license” Jerry seconded. There was no other discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.

Andrews also asked the Board to provide uniforms for Root. Ron motioned: “To look into the costs of the uniforms the town now supplies and assess that policy and look into the possibility of another avenue for providing uniforms.” Jerry seconded. The Board would like Deb to investigate. There was no other discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.

§ Dave motioned: “To accept the minutes from the September 08, 2003

Select Board meeting.” Ron seconded. There were no changes or corrections, all were in favor, motion passed.

§ Jerry motioned: “To authorize the hiring of Russell Graphics for our

tax mapping purposes, at a cost not to exceed $900.” Pete seconded. There was no discussion, all were in favor, motion passed. The contract with Russell Graphics was signed.

§ The Board discussed the purchase order submitted by Lars Botzojorns

for purchases of equipment to use on the Preston Pond property. Pete indicated that the Conservation Commission should get an approval for the Select Board prior to any purchases. John motioned: “To approve the payment of the invoices.” Jerry seconded. Jerry suggested that all committees get prior approval before purchasing anything.

Ron told the Board that Ralph Goodrich, owner of property on Wentworth Road would wait until the Town re-paves the road to have the pavement patched on his driveway.

§ The Board discussed the request by Chittenden Unit for Special

Investigations (CUSI) and asked that they present their request before town meeting when the budget is being put together.

There was no other business to be brought before this Board at this time. The next meeting is October 20 and the VLCT Insurance policy and Emergency Management will be on the agenda. John motioned to end the meeting, seconded by Jerry. The meeting closed at 7pm.

Attest:

John Devine,  Minutes Taker

Minutes are unofficial until approved. 

These minutes were read and approved by the Bolton Select Board on _________________, 2003. ______________________For the Board.