WILLIAMSTOWN SELECTBOARD MEETING

WILLIAMSTOWN MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY

JULY 5, 2011 TUESDAY - 7 P.M.

MEMBERS:

Larry Hebert - Chair, Bill Ashe - Vice Chair, Francis Covey, Art Stone, Rodney Graham

TOWN MANAGER: Garrett Earls

VISITORS: Kathleen Lott - Northfield News, Horace Duke, Al Day, Ed Dwinell, - Channel 7 News,

WATER/SEWER COMMISSIONERS

At 7:05pm B. Ashe motioned to go into the water/sewer meeting, F. Covey second. All passed by voice vote 3-0. A. Stone and R. Graham weren't present. Rocky and Nancy Hudson abatement residents were not present. G. Earls said that they were supposed to attend. L. Hebert said that since they weren't there it would be set aside.

1. Water hook up for 2290 VT Route 14 for Al Day.

A. Day discussed water and sewer connection approval. L. Hebert brought up who owns the shop and wanted an update. Mr. Day hasn't signed any deed yet. The Town made an abatement of taxes in previous years. Mr. Day agreed to sign since he owns the building. The Town had an agreement with A. Day to transfer the building into his mother's name. G. Earls said that Mr. Monte, the Town's lawyer, has put together all the paperwork to transfer the land. Once the legal paperwork is in place the water/sewer can be put in place. L. Hebert said that since A. Day hasn't signed the legal papers he is holding this request up. F. Covey conveyed to A. Day that as commissioners there are certain steps that need to be taken before they can approve his hook up request. F. Covey and L. Hebert suggested having his brothers call Mr. Monte to get clarification as soon as possible. L. Hebert said that in two weeks there will be another Selectboard meeting they are waiting on A. Day.

2. In 1999 E. Dwinell bought the property, he discovered that the hook up for sewer on his property wasn't hooked up in 2011. He would like to get reimbursed from the Town. G. Earls has history going back six years, and the Town of Barre has 12 years history. Barre Town is doing some additional research before committing to an amount. G. Earls asked for a motion for abatement on the past payments for $2,122.33. Any additional amount owed from the Town of Barre will be paid also. The check will go into the next warrant, July 19th. L. Hebert said that after more research it may produce more money owed. G. Earls gave Mr. Dwinell a record of what the Town owes. R. Graham asked for a final record to be sent to Mr. Dwinell as soon as G. Earls knows. L. Hebert asked if he is all set with this decision. A. Stone asked how this could happen. G. Earls said that there is an as built plan which was brought in by Mr. Hendrickson. Most people were shocked by this incidence. F. Covey motioned to end the Water/Sewer meeting at 7:25, B. Ashe second. All passed by voice motion 5-0.

At 7 p.m. L. Hebert called to order the July 5, 2011 Williamstown Selectboard meeting.

SELECTBORAD MEETING

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

R. Graham discussed the arrangements for the July 23rd parade and events to be held. He asked for volunteers to help, still room for floats, vendors, help with directing traffic. Bar BQ will be at the Middle School, tickets are needed for the food. Tee shirts have been ordered to arrive soon. The music will start around 7:30pm, break for fireworks and more music afterwards. K. Lott asked where the parade will start. R. Graham said that it will start on Industrial Lane go north on 14 to end on Construction Hill and Meadow Lane.

VISITOR'S COMMENTS:

M. Sprano said that some branches are over hanging into the road and wanted permission to cut them down. L. Hebert said as long as it is on his property.

A. Day asked about the status of Flint road where it intersects with interstate. He said that there is a sign blocking entrance at the end of it. L. Hebert believes that it is private property at the end.

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS:

B. Ashe made a motion to approve payroll #4798, 6-1 to 6-25, Ambulance and Fire Dept. from 1-1 to 6-27, payroll #4798 June 6 - 18, F. Covey second, all in favor 5-0. B. Ashe made a motion to approve SB 103, SB105 and SB106, F. Covey second. Motion passed by voice vote 5-0. B. Ashe asked for a motion to approve SB104, F. Covey so moved and R. Graham second. Motion passed by voice vote 4-0. L. Hebert excused himself since this was for Hebert Excavating.

G. Earls asked for a motion to approve the increase in pay rates of 2%, as proposed in the budget. F. Covey made a motion to approve, B. Ashe second. R. Graham asked about Terri Knight. G. Earls said that she didn't want a pay raise. Motion passed by voice vote 5-0.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

R. Graham made a motion to approve minutes, F. Covey second. Motion passed by voice vote 5-0. B. Ashe remarked to J. Simmons that he thought the minutes were done well.

MANAGER'S REPORT:

G. Earls presented the Board with road pictures from the top of Spider Web Road. He wanted to make the Board aware that the shoulder of the road broke away, failed after the flood of May 27th. This is also part of the Town's right of way.

G. Earls would like to call for an Executive session to discuss personnel.

A. Stone asked if the Town has the new loader. G. Earls said the Town is in possession of the new loader.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

B. Ashe if the Orange County Sheriff contracts had been voted on.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. DOG LICENSING CORRESPONDENCE

Needs Board signature for the letter before going out to residents. B. Ashe asked if this is a typical list. L. Hebert thought it was shorter this year, R. Graham agreed. B. Ashe made a motion to approve the letter, F. Covey second, all passed by voice motion 5-0.

2. 40 MPH SPEED LIMIT BY GARDENS

On July 6th the meeting will be to discuss the speed limit, G. Earls will be attending. He will discuss crosswalks especially around the elderly housing. L. Hebert will attend also. A. Stone asked where does the new speed limit start; it starts at the new walking bridge. B. Ashe looked at the survey which is a pedestrian study, and thinks some of this is irrelevant like the number of crashes. H. Duke thinks that the 35mph should start at Chelsea Road. Most of the Board agrees that it should be 35mph up to Industrial Lane. K. Lott asked where the meeting will be, it will be at the National Life building at 2:00pm. L. Hebert asked if G. Earls would contact B. Watson to see if she would like to attend.

3. TOWN MANAGER SEARCH COMMITTEE MEETING

L. Hebert said that a meeting was called today to go over applicants. Five were picked out for interviews three are in state, and two will be called for phone interviews that are out of state. Submitting recommendations to the Board on the 18th. K. Lott asked if that would be public or an Executive session. L. Hebert thinks that is will be discussed in Executive session.

VISITOR'S COMMENTS:

None

AROUND THE TABLE:

Nothing

At 8:00pm F. Covey made the motion come out of the Selectboard meeting and go into Executive Session for personnel issues, R. Graham second. Motion passed by voice vote 5-0.

Entered Executive Session at 8:05pm and came out at 8:38pm. No action taken. Motion made by B. Ashe, second by F. Covey to adjourn the meeting at 8:40pm.

Minutes were approved on August 1, 2011