SelectBoard Minutes - June 9, 2009



Vershire Selectboard Meeting
6/9/09
Unapproved

In Attendance: Marc McKee, Vern Stone, Dani Sweet, Gene Craft, Phil Yacovella

Vern called the meeting to order at 7:05pm.

Marc wants to assure Vershire residents that applications for Road Foreman are still being considered, and the selectboard understands the importance of hiring a qualified person as soon as possible.

Marc opened the one sealed bid the selectboard received for the york rake, which revealed a bid from Ward's Garage for $305.00.

Washington Electric Cooperative sent the selectboard papers to sign granting them permission to install new power poles and lines on Eagle Hollow Road for a private residence. The permits would allow WEC to clear brush, and install new poles and lines partly on town property. Vern and Marc signed the permits to mail back to WEC. Dani will make a call to CVPS to find out why they do not have the same permit policies for new pole installation on town property.

Marc moved to accept the previous selectboard meetings minutes, Vern seconded, all were in favor and the motion passed.

Phil Yacovella was present to ask the board if they had made arrangements for the dumpsters to be moved before Vershire day. A discussion ensued about the benefits of relocating the dumpsters from their present place at the town center to allow more room on recycling Saturdays, and to improve the aesthetics of the town center property. Marc will contact Malcolm Ward to see if he has the proper equipment to move the dumpsters off the property for Vershire Day, and return them after the festivities. Phil reported that recycling was going well, and wanted to let the board know about stimulus monies available through the Department of Energy's website. Phil encourages people to check out the website and see if they qualify for money to help with home weatherization. Someone will also be in contact with Gene to put a notice in the town newsletter letting people know about the weatherization program.

Marc moved to approve the new cemetery trustees bylaws, Vern seconded, all were in favor and the motion passed.

Gene wanted to express his concern regarding the wording and possible installation of the new sign intended for the town center property. The sign reads "no alcohol or tobacco beyond this point," and the original intention was to install it on the fence line at the town center to keep those items off the playing fields and playground. Gene worries the wording might encourage use of these products in the parking lot of the town center, and in essence by hanging the sign the town would be giving permission for use of said products. Marc suggested Gene call the town's attorney Paul Gilles and get a legal opinion on the wording of the sign. Gene will contact Paul.

A pre-buy contract from Bradford-Pratts was read by board members, and will be considered further after all the pre-buy contracts are received.

Marc moved to approve Gary's application for the town center maintenance position, and to compensate him for past work, Vern seconded, all were in favor and the motion passed.

Gene asked if the fireworks budget could be increased from $1,000.00 to $1,150.00. Gene commented there hadn't been an increase in the budget for eight years and the company we purchase our fireworks from suggested the town spend the extra $150.00 to continue to be able to get the same amount of fireworks we have in the past. Marc moved we increase the firework budget by $150.00, Vern seconded, all were in favor and the motion passed.

Orders were signed.

Vern officially adjourned the meeting at 8:45pm.