MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 06, 2004 SELECT BOARD MEETING

Board members present John Devine, Jerry Mullen, Dave Johnson and Ron Lafreniere. Also present was Town Clerk Deborah LaRiviére. The meeting was called to order at 6pm.

*The Board reviewed minutes from December 8, December 1 and November 17. Dave motioned: “To accept the minutes from December 8.” John seconded. Jerry asked that his name be added to the list of Board members present as it had been omitted. There was no other discussion, all were in favor of acceptance with this correction, motion passed. Dave motioned: “To accept the minutes from the December 1 and November 17 meetings.” There was no discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.

*Warrants were signed.

*The Board reviewed the draft of the letter from the Select Board for the Town Report. Ron motioned: “To omit paragraph 4 on page 2.” Dave seconded. There was no further discussion, the question was called. Dave, Ron and John were in favor, Jerry abstained. Motion passed. Dave motioned: “To eliminate paragraph 5 on page 2.” Ron seconded. There was no further discussion and the question was called. Dave, Ron and John voted in favor, Jerry abstained. Motion passed. Deb will re-do the draft and get copies to board members for final review.

*The Board discussed the purchase of the emergency generators. Dave motioned: “To contact Brook Field Service, who bid on the job, and proposed to install an emergency generator in the fire station for $9,500.” Jerry seconded. There was no further discussion, all were in favor, motion passed. Dave will call.

*The Board looked over the proposed Warning for Town Meeting.  Jerry motioned: “To not add an additional article for another generator to the Warning.” Ron seconded.  The Board is concerned with spending in this budget due to the severe weather conditions in December and would like to see no additional expenses requested. There was no other discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.

*The Board discussed the Unifirst contract. The town has one more year on the contract and it will be less expensive to continue with the contract than to but them out. Deb will send a letter indicating the town wants to terminate when the contract time is up.

*Ann and Jay Rubin are concerned about any future plans to widen Mill Brook Road. The only plans are to fix a turn-around at the top of the road. John will call them and explain this.

*Treasurer’s Report was read.

* Burnt Rock, Inc., who is working on the regulation re-writes says  they have reached the maximum number of monthly work sessions and offer a couple of different scenarios for completion. The Board would like to meet with Burnt Rock prior to making a decision.

*The Board reviewed the easement for the bus and truck turn-around on Notch Road. As soon as Matt Johnson signs this agreement, it will be recorded.

*Steve Barner contacted the Board regarding the change-of-hands of Burlee.com who handles the town’s web page. The Board is fine with whatever Steve proposes.

*The Board would like a quote from the Allen Agency on insurance.

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 8pm.

Attest:

Deborah LaRiviére

Town Clerk

Minutes are unofficial until approved

These minutes were read and approved by the Bolton Select Board on _______________2004. ___________________For the Board.