Board members present were Dave Johnson, John Devine, Pat Mallow, Ken Richardson and Ron Lafreniere. Also present was Town Clerk Deb LaRiviere and Road Foreman Eric Andrews. The meeting was called to order at 5:55pm.

• Steve Newlin representing Bolton Valley met with the Board to review the VCDP Grant. Ken motioned: “To authorize John to sign, on behalf of the town, the grant documents.” Dave seconded. There was no discussion, all were in favor, motion passed. Newlin indicated that things were moving ahead and construction on the new ski lift should begin in late July and he would keep in touch with the board.
  
• Deb reviewed the year-end expense sheet with the board. Fire Department and General Fund budgets are ending up even, with no overages. The Board reviewed the highway budget. Dave motioned: “To add the $7200 left-over from the grader principal and interest line items to the equipment reserve fund.” John seconded. There was no other discussion, all were in favor, motion passed.
  
• The Board discussed salaries and benefits for employees. Deb passed out a spreadsheet that will be discussed during the budget planning process.
  
• Tom Longstreth sent an e-mail expressing his concerns over some construction on Leary Road. Pat will handle.
  
• Peter and Kathleen Edmonds came in to discuss an overpayment of taxes due to an inaccurate assessment. Since the Edmonds were not on the agenda and this is not the board to discuss this, nothing was determined. A date will be set to review this issue again with the Board of Abatement.
  
• Warrants were signed.
  
• Tax Anticipation Note paperwork was signed.
  
• An extension letter for the listers was signed.
  
• Ken asked the Board to consider the impact that state owned and non-profit owned land creates for the town. When a non-profit acquires a piece of land it’s removed from the grand list creating a deficit in taxes that other residents.
  
• Jim Thornton asked, on behalf of the Planning Commission, that a letter be sent to Redstone asking that they submit their master plan to the Town. Deb will draft for both boards to sign.

There was no other business to be brought before this Board at this time. Pat motioned to end the meeting, seconded by John. The meeting ended at 7:30.

Attest:

Deborah LaRiviére
Town Clerk

Minutes are unofficial until approved. These minutes were read and approved by the Bolton Select Board on ___________________, 2005. ____________________For the Board.