MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 22, 2004 SELECT BOARD MEETING

Board member present were Pat Mallow, John Devine, Ron Lafreniere and Jerry Mullen. Also present were Town Clerk Deborah LaRiviére and Road Foreman Eric Andrews.

The meeting was called to order at 6pm.

§ Russ Clark from Clark’s Truck Center met with the Board to discuss

the purchase of a new highway vehicle. Since Clark’s original bid was ac-cepted by the State of Vermont, municipalities are able to purchase vehicles at the same price the state does. The model #7400 has a 310 hp/850 torque and the state price is $36,525. The model #7500 has a 315 hp/1050 torque and is priced at $37,500. Clarks will give the town $17,000 in trade for either purchase. Our second truck is a 1997 and has had some major repairs in the past few years. Since the budget was set up to include a truck payment on a continual basis and no separate line item was notated in the Warning, the Board would like the next meeting agenda to specifically state a new truck purchase will be discussed. Russ offered to begin the purchase procedure, pending approval at the next Board meeting, in order to ensure delivery as soon as possible. Should the purchase not be approved Clarks’ will have no trouble selling the truck on the lot. Jerry motioned: “To authorize the ord-ering of a new truck with the actual purchase pending approval at the next Select Board meeting.” Seconded by Ron. There was no other discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.

§ Ken Richardson, president of the Bolton Fire District met with the

Board to discuss the Fire District. The District is asking that the Town take a position with regard to the amount of waste water discharge allowed from the plant into Joiner Brook. According to Town Attorney Robert Fletcher the town may set limits on the amount of discharge, but it does have to have an ordinance in place to do so. After some discussion with Richardson, the Board decided to invite Fletcher to the next meeting to go over this issue in more depth. Deb will call Bob.

§ Amy Grover, clerk for the Planning and Zoning department met with

the Board to update them on the schedule for the zoning re-writes hearings and the status of discussions with Redstone and Bolton Valley on the Dist-rict 11 section. The PC is contemplating a November vote (to coincide with the General Election). Also, there is pending legislation that would allow Select Boards to adopt zoning changes without a vote. Amy will keep the Board apprised of these ongoing issues. She also advised the Board that they will need to exercise the option of extending interim zoning for the additional year allowable this summer. Deb will schedule.

§ Bob Fries from Bolton Valley met with the Board to go over the

Resorts’ upcoming plans. Fries mentioned that he spoke with the Vermont Legislature regarding the proposed I-89 interchange. He is supporting the exit and hopes that the Board will also. He feels the opportunity is now and he and the town should show support. To get a feeling for the Board’s opinion, Ron motioned: “To support the proposed I-89 interchange.”

Minutes March 22, 2004

Bolton Select Board

John seconded. The question was called, Ron, Pat and John are in support of the interchange, and Jerry is opposed to it. Fries also expressed concern over the proposed zoning changes and intend to continue to be a part of the re-writing and adoption process. He would like to come in to the Board every other month and discuss what’s going on ‘on the mountain’. He and Deb will schedule.

§ Jerry motioned: “To approve the signing of the Tiffany Road

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

§ Jerry motioned: “To run the meetings by Roberts’ Rules of Order for

small boards and to allow the chairman to make and/or second motions.” Pat seconded. There was no other discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.

§ John motioned: “To approve the minutes from the February 17 and

March 3, 2004 meetings.” Jerry seconded. There was no discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.

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

§ Warrants were signed.

§ The auditors report was read.

§ Registration forms for the TOEC’s were distributed.

There was no other business to be brought before this Board at this time.

John motioned to close the meeting, seconded by Jerry. The meeting ended at 8:15pm.

Attest:

Deborah LaRiviére

Town Clerk

Minutes are unofficial until approved

These minutes were read and approved on___________________, 2004 by the Bolton Select Board.  _____________________________ for the Board