MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 20, 2004 SELECT BOARD MEETING

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

§ Jeff Garfield met with the Board to give a proposal for installing new

flooring in the town office. Garfield proposes to install new tile in the entryway and new carpeting throughout the rest of the office. He will complete the job for $250 and all materials at cost, he asks that a sign is put outside indicating the work is being by Garfield’s Flooring. Dave motioned: “To approve Garfield’s bid for new flooring.” Jerry seconded.  There was no other discussion. All were in favor, motion passed.

§ Leslie Williams met with the Board to discuss a proposed grant app-

lication for Red Stone Corporation (RSC). Williams said the grant would be for recreational planning and any matching funds would be paid by Red Stone.  RSC will apply and administer the grant, but the Town must actually be the applicant. John motioned: “To authorize Red Stone Corporation to pursue a $25 thousand dollar recreational planning grant.” Dave seconded. Williams will keep the board apprised of the progress. There was no other discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.

§ Dave motioned: “To approve the minutes from the January 6 meeting.”

Jerry seconded. There was no discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.

§ The Board would like to meet with the VLCT and Allen Agency to

discuss insurance bids. Deb will call.

§ Dave and Ron will speak with Brook field Services regarding the

purchase of a generator.

§ The Unifirst contract is in effect until February 2005. It will cost the

Town more to discontinue the contract than to keep on using the uniform service until it runs out. The Town will not renew the contract next  year.

§ Tom Longstreth met with the Board to ask about applying for a Conser-

vation grant for recreational trail planning. This grant allows the use of ‘sweat equity’ in place of funds. The contribution of the town is minimal. Jerry motioned: “To authorize the Conservation Commission to pursue a trail grant in the amount of $23 thousand.” John seconded. There was no other discussion. All were in favor, motion passed.

§ Sharon Murray from Burnt Rock Associates came before the Board to

update them on the progress her firm is making in the zoning re-write. Unfortunately, lengthy meetings have placed the group short of funds. Dave motioned: “To authorize the added expense of up to $800 for the comp-letion of the Burnt Rock project.” Jerry seconded. There was no other discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.

§ The Highway Certification form was signed.

Dave motioned: “To approve the original Select Board letter with the changes earlier.” Jerry seconded. There was no other discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.

§ The Warning was read. Jerry motioned: “To approve the Warning.”

Ron seconded. There was no discussion, all were in favor. Motion passed.

There was no other business to be brought before this Board at this time. Jerry motioned to end the meeting. Dave seconded. The meeting ended at 8:30.

Attest:

Deborah LaRiviére

Town Clerk

Minutes are unofficial until approved

Theses minutes were read and approved by the Bolton Select Board on ______________________, 2004. _________________For the Board.