TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN PRESENT: Francis Covey – Chair, Stan Corneille – Vice Chair, Larry Hebert, Chris Peloquin, Absent: Art Stone
VISITORS: Mike Sprano, Irvin Stephenson, Horace Duke, Jr., Bob Cleaves- Treasurer, Becky Watson, Gordon Murray- EMS Director,
The meeting was called to order by Francis Covey at 7:05 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chris wished everyone Happy Holiday’s. VISITORS COMMENTS: Becky Watson asked about the theft of the Welcoming Sign that was cut down and still missing. She asked the Board if she could research the cost so the Board could replace it. She also asked why the Fire Department holiday lights were not up and mentioned how nice the tree at Town Hall would be lit up with lights. Garrett would look into putting up the lights at the Town Hall and notifying the Fire Department to put up their lights. Becky asked about where the Board was with a decision of 4th class roads. Stan said he has written a memo to the Board of the Highway Committee asking if we should work on 4th class roads and what would be the cost. We are waiting to hear from them. Irvin Stephen reported the hole on Robar Road is still there. Garrett said the pot hole was filled but the gravel is not staying. WARRANTS: Chris moved to approve payroll warrants 11/29, 12/1, and 12/6. Second by Stan. After a discussion the motion passed by voice vote 4-0. Chris moved to approve check warrant report #35. Second by Stan. A discussion followed and the motion passed by voice vote 4-0. MINUTES: Stan moved to approve Selectboard minutes of December 1, 2008. Second by Chris. The motion passed by a voice vote of 4-0. MANAGER’S REPORT: Billtown Bulletin – Garrett has spoken to the 21st Century Grant person and will have more to report after attending their December 17th meeting. Volvo Loader- Setting up a meeting with Bob Wood Old Tanker – Was sold in 2006. State Limit on disabled Vets $10,000 – no effect on school funding, above $10,000 will affect school funding (Town will make up difference). Meadow St. – Driveways edges and the worst parts of Graniteville Road received gravel. Barre City Ordinance for EMS/Fire Dept. reimbursement – Barre has just adopted the ordinance and has not billed yet. Garrett spoke to Gordon the EMS Director and he reported most false alarms come from 2-3 areas the most. Not sure if worth pursuing with fines at this time. Larry suggested following up these areas with a letter to make them aware and put them on notice. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None at this time. NEW BUSINESS: Errors and Omissions Chris moved to accept and approve the latest changes. Second by Larry. After a short discussion the motion passed by a voice vote of 4-0. 12 Lead Cardiac Monitor/Defib. Gordon Murray the EMS Director asked the Board to approve the purchase of this new equipment to better serve the residents. The total for the equipment is $19121.70. Stan motioned to accept Gordon’s purchase for a Cardic Monitor/Defib for $19121.70. . Second by Larry. After a discussion the motion passed by voice vote of 4-0. AROUND THE TABLE: Chris: He asked if the meeting with Dubois & King at the Town Hall is still on for tomorrow morning. Garrett confirmed. He thanked Garrett for the Meadow Street problem being looked into. Chris asked if the Animal Control Officer contract is in full effect. Has the contact information been resolved. Garret reported the Animal Control phone number has been posted around Town. It is a Barre number. Chris asked if it would be put out in the Town Report and Garrett will let the Town Clerk know. Chris asked about the Town Hall renovations and Garrett said he is waiting for direction from the Board on how to proceed. Chris called for executive session after we finish up this meeting and take a brief recess. Stan: Nothing at this time Larry: Nothing at this time Francis: Nothing at this time VISITORS COMMENTS: Horace asked if the meeting with Dubois & King was about the pressure reducer valve. Garrett said it was and other issues. Chris motion to adjourn and take a brief recess, then go into executive session to discuss a possible legal issue. Second by Stan and the motion passed 4-0 Executive Session started at 8:07 and ended at 8:45 pm. Selectboard motion by Chris and second by Larry to create a scope of the project, initiate a pre-bid, and a request for proposals for the Town Hall renovations. Motion passed by 4-0. Motion made to adjourn by Chris and second by Larry. The Motion passes by voice vote 4-0. Approved 1/5/2009 |