MINUTES FROM THE JULY 15, 2013 SELECT BOARD MEETING Board members present: Josh Arneson, Gene Armstrong, Dan Champney, Ron Lafreniere, and Rod Wheelock Also present: David Parot, Kristine Bickford; CUSI, Eric Andrews, Kristy Loven, Wes Melville Clerk: Amy Grover The meeting was called to order at 5:45 p.m. Changes to the agenda: it was noted that Mr. Parot and Ms. Bickford would be heard first, Eric Andrews second. Minutes June 3, 2013 and July 1, 2013. Gene motioned: “To approve the June 3, 2013 and July 1, 2013 meeting minutes as written.” Danny seconded. There was no further discussion. All were in favor and the motion passed (5 – 0). Appointments: David Parot, CUSI representative and Kristine Bickford, on behalf of CUSI, met with the board and reviewed/noted that: • CUSI’s function, process, resources and funding equity among towns. • CUSI was reaching out asking towns to cover the 70K operating expense budget. • FY ‘13 funding was short nearly 19K. • David asked the board for full funding in FY ‘15; funding requested for FY ‘14 was $3,385, the town gave $600. • David cited the priceless work done by CUSI, and asked that any budget excess going forward be considered for CUSI. Ron invited David to return to the Select Board when the FY ‘15 budget process was underway. Eric Andrews met with the board and noted that: • The town roads in West Bolton were all passable, areas were still in need of more gravel. • Culvert issues were being tracked, and were being re-used in upgrading sizes. • Honey Hollow Road work remained on the list, he would contact Misters Burns and Wooden. • A preliminary estimate of damage repair costs of $43, 367 were submitted to Dick Hosking, VT District Project Manager. • Mowing had to be stopped due to all the washouts, and would continue on Stage and Notch Roads. • The BVFD received the permit for the Joiner Brook dry hydrant, and that he would contact Andrew Pond regarding the access. Gene noted he and Eric discussed the new policy regarding working on personal vehicles at the town garage and that it was understood. Ron asked that Eric let Amy or himself know when he had talked with Andrew Pond. The Board thanked Eric and Gene for their extra efforts and hard work in addressing all the road washouts. It was noted many residents had also contacted Select Board members and the town office to express their gratitude. Kristi Loven and Wes Melville, Boulder Wood Lane, met with the board and reviewed/noted that: • The recent rains had greatly impacted Gleason Brook which was undercutting their property and was now within 10’ of their house, and reaching an emergency situation. • The recent impact has been worse than Irene; chunks of land had given away and trees had come down. • They had been in touch with Michael Lapointe and Rob Allen from the NCRS EWP Program. Rob had come to review their property, and they would be trying to move ahead with a free/non-binding property assessment. Amy noted that the NCRS EWP program: • Did not repair or replace homes, bridges or roads, but would work on bank stabilization projects. • Required that towns sponsor any projects, the program did not work directly with landowners. • If approved, would cover 75% of the costs, the landowner would be responsible for the remaining 25%. The board, Kristi and Wes noted that it made sense for them to try to move ahead with the free/non-binding assessment. Derek Howard and Kim Ead did not appear before the Board regarding trying to secure a grant for Fern Hollow Road. Old Business: Fisher/Town Property FEMA – Asbestos Removal: Gene motioned: “To approve the cost of asbestos removal from the Fisher/town property up to, and not to exceed, $4,000.” Danny seconded. There was no further discussion. All were in favor and the motion passed (5 – 0). Arrowwood Environmental/ECOS Science to Action Grant Rod motioned: “The Board not fund, for $1000, the ECOS Project Science to Action Grant.” Gene seconded. There was no further discussion. Four were in favor and the motion passed (4 – 1). Concerns noted: lack of input from residents, expected fiscal shortfalls, and unclear product outcome. Office Alarm System: Noted: the alarm system remains nonfunctional and that grant funding information may be available by the end of July. West Bolton Animal Control The board noted that two letters should be sent, and then further action initiated. New business and Action Items Property Tax – Set Rate: Gene motioned: “To set the 2013 – 2014 residential property tax rate at $2.0701 and the non-residential property tax rate at $1.9566.” Josh seconded. There was no further discussion. All were in favor and the motion passed (5 – 0). Conservation Commission: The Board accepted the resignation of David Parot from the Conservation Commission. BCA Grievance Appeals: The Board set Wednesday July 24, 2013 at 5 p.m. to convene the BCA and hear two grievance appeals, followed by a site visit. Warrants: Warrants were signed. Next Meeting: The next meeting will be held Monday, July 29, 2013 (instead of August 5, 2013) due to scheduling issues. No other business was brought before this Board at this time. Gene motioned to end the meeting, seconded by Danny. All were in favor and the motion passed (5 – 0). The meeting ended at 7:45 pm. Attest: Amy Grover, Clerk Minutes are unofficial until approved. These minutes were read and approved by the Bolton Select Board on July 29, 2013 Ron Lafreniere, Chair, For the Board
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