MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 08, 2004 SELECTMAN’S MEETING

Board members present were Ron Lafreniere, John Devine, Jerry Mullen and Pat Mallow. Also present was Town Clerk Deb LaRiviere. The meeting was called to order at 6pm.

§ Pat Mallow took the oath of office.

§ Fire Chief Mike Gervia met with the Board asked that the Town

support the department’s request for a matching funds grant for equipment. The grant is $100,000 and the town/department will need to match with $10,000. Jerry motioned: “To support the Fire Department’s grant application request and to do so with a letter of support.” John seconded. There was no other discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.

§ Jerry motioned: “To nominate John as chair.” Ron seconded. There

was no discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.

§ Board members received the color copies of the proposed new zoning

map and reviewed the three schedule options for hearings. Amy Grover will keep the Board apprised of how things are progressing. The Board read a letter from Bob Fries, BV Corporation regarding their concerns about the proposed zoning changes. The Board would like some representation from the planning committee at the next meeting to discuss the changes.

§ The Board briefly discussed the proposed I-89 Bolton interchange.

§ A curb cut for John Westie was signed.

§ The state grant applications for paving and culvert repair were signed.

§ CCRP would like a copy of the proposed changes for Village II District.

§ Ron motioned the following appointments; “Fence Viewer/Ron

Lafreniere, Weigher of Coal/John Devine, Shingle Inspector and Lumber Inspector/Pat Mallow, Town Service Agent/Deb LaRiviere, Town Energy Coordinator/Dave Johnson, Tree Warden/Jerry Mullen, Pound Keep-er/Gene Armstrong.” Seconded by Jerry. There was no discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.

§ A liquor license for the Black Bear Inn was approved and signed.

§ Beth Gilpin of the Recreation Committee has asked permission to use

money from the Recreation budget to purchase snow shoes. Since there is money in their approved budget, the board approved.

§ Jerry motioned: “To accept the minutes from the February 17, 2004

meeting.” John seconded. There was no other discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.

The next meeting will be March 22, 2004. There was no other business to be brought before this board at this time. Jerry motioned to end the meeting, seconded by Ron. The meeting closed at 7:10.

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.