Draft North Hero Select Board Meeting
Monday, July 18, 2011 7:00 P.M.
North Hero Town Office Meeting Room
In Attendance: Select Board: Robert Rousseau, Eileen Mitchell, Jim Martin, Marie Kilbride and Andre Quintin
Town Clerk/Treasurer: Pete Johnson
School Board: Andrew Julow, chair, at 7:30PM
DRB: Andrew Julow, chair, at 7:30PM and Mary Jane Healy
Board Clerk: Corinn Julow
Guests: Caryn Long
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by Chair Robert Rousseau at 7:00 P.M.
REVIEW AND APPROVE BILLS FOR PAYMENT
-Warrant with invoices in the amount of $19,524.74 was circulated for Board
review.
-Said warrant was signed for approval of payment by: Robert Rousseau, Eileen
Mitchell, Marie Kilbride, Jim Martin and Andre Quintin
ADJUSTMENT OF AGENDA
Under New Business: Marie Kilbride would like to discuss the town of Dover’s study of Act 60/68 as circulated to the board via e-mail.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 20, 2011
No changes.
Eileen Mitchell motioned the minutes for June 20, 2011 be accepted as read. This motion was seconded by Marie Kilbride and hearing no further discussion the motion carried 5-0.
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
Caryn Long- Stated she just moved to town and was present to listen. The board welcomed her.
REPORTS
Public Works
Spring Flood Update
Jim Martin states the work on Pelots Point Road is finished and FEMA has agreed to reimburse the town for the expenses of this project.
Two culverts have been replaced.
Rob asked if the work near Camp Ingalls has been started yet. Jim stated a permit will be needed before that work can begin
FEMA will not pay for any further work done to Abanaki Road because town is out of right away with tow of the slope. They will pay for expenses incurred during the flood.
ANR (Agency of Natural Resources) is not requesting a plan for work done due to flooding.
Marie updates the board on a meeting she recently attended with FEMA.
Other Business
Jim Martin would like to discuss an issue with the one ton truck at some point in the meeting.
Town Clerk
Municipal Tax Rate
Pete Johnson circulated the final 2011/12 Municipal Tax Rate for signatures. The 2011/12 Municipal Tax Rate is 0.2769 with a Local Agreement Rate (Veteran’s Exemption) at .0004. The document was signed for approval by Eileen Mitchell, Robert Rouseau, Marie Kilbride, James Martin & Andre Quintin.
FY 10/11 Financial Results
Pete Johnson reviewed fiscal year 2010/11final numbers and stated the final fund balance is $107,000.00 of which $70,000.00 is the contingency fund. He notified the board it had been a strong delinquent tax collection year.
Sign
The town office sign is on hold due to issues with the image.
DRB-Personnel Recommendation
Pete Johnson puts forward Jim Kilbride’s name for Select Board consideration as a DRB member. Eileen Mitchell moves to accept Jim Kilbride as a member of the DRB. Jim Martin seconded the motion and the motion passed 4-0 with Marie Kilbride abstaining and no further discussion.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS FOR ACTION OR DISCUSSION
None at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
Dover Act 60/68 Study
Marie Kilbride notifies the board of a study being conducted by the Town of Dover regarding Act 60/68 and how the education funding system is affecting small towns. The board expresses interest in the study and a desire to support the effort of the study. Marie Kilbride will draft a letter to the Dover Select Board.
DRB Resignation
Rob Rousseau notifies the board of a DRB resignation. DRB chair Andrew Julow requests the board not to accept the resignation. Pete Johnson and Mary Jane Healy are also in attendance to support the request. Eileen Mitchell moves to show support to this member in a letter instead of accepting the resignation. Andre Quintin seconds and the motion passes 5-0 with no further discussion. Eileen Mitchell will draft a letter asking the member to reconsider.
School Loan Agreement
School Board chair Andrew Julow presented the board with a loan agreement drafted by the GISU and vetted by the school attorney. Board discussion over availability of town funds and timing of school needs for loans follows. Pete Johnson states a town loaning to a school district is legal and he supports the practice. The select board tables the issue for action at the next meeting.
Street Sign Requests
Joe & Bev Poquette submitted the name “Pine Grove Circle” for select board approval of a new private road. Jim Martin moves to accept. Eileen Mitchell seconds and the motion passes 5-0 with no further discussion.
Pete MacDonald submitted the name “Coors Light Lane” for select board approval of a new private road. The board denies request for copyright reasons. Rob Rousseau will draft a letter to send to Mr. MacDonald.
Truck
Public works one ton truck is having engine, power steering and front brake issues. Jim Martin asks the board if they would like to continue fixing issues on the truck as they arise or look into buying a new truck. Discussion follows. Rob Rousseau will finalize warranty information and Jim Martin will verify trade in value for new truck. The issue is tabled until further information is available.
CORRESPONDENCE SHARING: DISCUSSION OR ACTION
None at this time.
CORRESPONDENCE FOR SHARING: INFORMATION
None at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Eileen Mitchell motioned at 8:18PM to recess the Select Board meeting and go into Executive Session for a personnel matter. This motion was seconded by Marie Kilbride and hearing no further discussion the motion carried 5-0.
Jim Martin motioned to come out of Executive Session with no action taken at 8:32PM and reconvene the Select Board meeting. This motion was seconded by Eileen Mitchell and hearing no further discussion the motion carried 5-0.
AGENDA BUILDING
· School Loan Agreement
· One ton truck
ADJOURNMENT
Jim Martin made a motion to adjourn this meeting. This motion was seconded by Eileen Mitchel and hearing no further discussion the motion was carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:33PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Corinn Julow
C: Board: Andre/Jim/Marie/Robert/Eileen
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