Select Board
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Meeting Minutes

Select Board: Andrew Maneval, Andrea Hodson and Kathy Scott
Attendees: EMD and Facilities Jeff Cady, Road Agent Wes Tarr, Randy Tarr, Les LaMois, Don Scott

The meeting opened at 7:00 pm.

Agenda, minutes of 3/29 – With the additions of an update on the highway barn solar array, the board approved the agenda.  Approval of the meeting minutes was deferred to the next meeting.

Highway update – The Road Agent noted, when weather dries out, he will replace the damaged culvert on Eastside Road.

For Church Alley, based on town counsel’s recommendation following the vote at town meeting to discontinue, the Road Agent will post “Road Closed”.  However, during road construction later this summer, the alley can be used to divert traffic.

The board also discussed with the Road Agent the filling of the part-time crew member position, which has been budgeted for 2024. Andrea Hodson will draft the appointment letter for the 3-days/week position, for no more than 40 hours.

Recycling Center – The Recycle Center Coordinator position will be posted immediately. Separately, Jeff Cady noted he is working with Ben Hoy to facilitate electrical work and building cleanup for the expanded operations, on track to begin Memorial Day weekend.

Facilities/EMD – Additional updates from Mr. Cady include a possible mini-split for the library and a mini-split for the Town Hall conference room, and installation of windows at the Police Department. The town’s updated Hazard Mitigation Plan is still with FEMA and awaiting review. Jeff spoke about possible training by the state on storm damage assessment. The SB will ask around for interested volunteers to be trained. The state anticipates a June timeframe for training.

Finance, Q1 budget – The board shared YTD first quarter expenditures, noting all departments are on track with the 2024 budget.

The board signed the pay warrant in the amount of $27,058.07, and the MS-232, Report of Appropriations Voted, for posting to the DRA.

Correspondence and other business
– Mr. Maneval shared that he proposed to the Conservation Commission a joint meeting with the SB and representatives of the lake associations. The board will coordinate with the Conservation Commission chair to schedule.

-Complaint regarding the steep slope ordinance – Mr. Maneval noted the correspondence submitted to the Housing Appeals Board and the town from Mr. Cucchi. The correspondence relates to the location of a new leach field and Article 13 of the town zoning ordinances. Mr. Maneval will follow up and report back to the board.

Andrea Hodson noted that installation of the solar array at the highway barn is complete. The town now awaits approval by Eversource of the group net metering agreement. The project manager from ReVision Energy has offered a tour and to show the town how to access the data that runs through system.

Village Road project – The SB agreed that purchasing new granite curbing for the village road project is preferable, based on the lower price and installation cost.  The board noted the quote for the new granite is $22,060 and the quote for old granite is $33, 700.

The board acknowledged the thank you letter from property owners for the Fire Department’s assistance during a chimney fire.  A letter also went to the Fire Department.

The board adjourned at 8:50 pm.