MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 02, 2004 SELECT BOARD MEETING

 

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

     John Stewart came before the Board to announce his candidacy for the House of Representatives for Bolton’s District. He chatted with the Board and left.

     Jerry motioned: “To enter Executive Session to discuss pending litigation.” Seconded by John. The Board entered Executive Session at 6:05 and returned to the regular meeting at 6:15.

     The Board discussed the skating rink driveway access and signed a letter to the Siegel’s explaining what the town would do.

     Dave motioned: “To accept the minutes from July 31, 2004.” Ron seconded. There were no changes, all were in favor, motion passed.

     Jerry motioned: “To approve the minutes from the July 12, 2004 meeting.” Seconded by Dave. Jerry brought the Board up to date on the animal complaint that the Board had discussed at that meeting. There were no changes to the minutes, all were in favor, motion passed.

     The Board reviewed the new expenses sheets for the 04-05 year and looked over the new expected sheets. Dave will input these figures into the spreadsheet and Deb will add the Town’s obligation to the School as an expense.

     Larry Williams from Redstone and Bob Fries from Bolton Valley met with the Board. They reiterated their desire and the necessity of land development to the resort’s success. They discussed zoning and the proposed changes and they’re willingness to work with the Planning Commission. It is their hope that some of the proposed conditional uses become permitted uses before the document is finalized. Williams also expressed his distress at an article in the last newsletter which described his participation at the planning meetings in a less than complimentary manner. The Board noted that the article was not written as a Select board opinion, but the opinion of the writer. Further newsletters will contain a disclaimer.   

     A letter from Tony Barbagallo was read. Barbagallo is concerned over the possible loss of the school bus turn around, due to a property sale, located on the Notch Road. Ron suggested the town explore the possibility of another turnaround on the Notch Road in the event this one is discontinued. The Town should be prepared before school starts. He also advised the Board to draft agreements with the three other land owners who offer their property for bus turnarounds. Pat will contact the new owner on the Notch Road to discuss his property.

     Fire Chief Mike Gervia came before the Board to discuss the availability of a grant for his department. Gervia has applied for the grant, which would allow the department to purchase new equipment. This is a matching funds grant and before the grant money is turned over to the town, the Fire Department must have their

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select Board

August 02, 2004

Page 2

 

 

10% in place. Gervia has the money needed in the department’s reserve account.

     Warrants were signed.

     John motioned: “To draft a letter to Mary and Wilson Sanders regarding the

stakes they place in the traveled portion of the road and the hazard these stakes create.” Jerry 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, seconded by Dave. The meeting closed at 7:45.

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.