Select Board Minutes

Groton Community Building

June 28, 2007

Present:

Select Board: Leonard Doscinski, Debra Tinkham and David Spencer

Highway Personnel: Brent Smith

Clerk: Linda Nunn

FAST Squad: Jonathan Austin-Shott, Matthew Johnson

2^nd Constable: James Downing Jr.

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Leonard called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

The June 7^th & 12^th Selectboard minutes were accepted as written.

Mail was reviewed. Purchase orders were signed.

Debra: would like it in the minutes 1^st Constables Milt Lamberton’s report was very good.

Debra: would also like it in the minutes that the FAST Squad’s report was a very good report.

FAST Squad

Jonathan: the FAST Squad has been doing research for a new FAST Squad vehicle.

They have researched vehicles such as SUVs and Chevy suburban to be converted into what they need for a FAST Squad vehicle.

Dave: questioned what the difference is between an SUV and a suburban.

Matthew explained what is needed for a FAST Squad vehicle along with trying to keeping the cost down.

There was much discussion concerning an older vehicle verses a new vehicle.

Leonard stepped aside as Selectmen to say that he supports this kind of vehicle and he doesn’t want to see them going back to an old vehicle.

The Selectboard gave their permission and backing for the FAST Squad to continue researching Vehicles.

Insurance

Jim brought in a quote from his insurance company concerning the Town picking up the difference in cost in the insurance rates because of being used for law enforcement services.

There was much discussion about the cost for have the Constables having the blue lights and if it is worth the additional cost.

Debra: would rather see Jim putting more work related hours then paying for the extra insurance cost because of the blue light.

Leonard made the motion to pay the difference in Jim’s insurance. Dave seconded the motion.

Debra disagreed.

Jim will contact his insurance company for the additional insurance coverage and then give the bill to Roberta when the bill comes.

Jim: the hat he ordered should be in this week.

Leonard: Jeff Berwick approached the Fire Department regarding the (VIFS) insurance through Berwick Insurance.

Leonard: will discuses the (VIFS) insurance with Jeff Berwick for the Fire Department.

Mold

Dave: researching companies that do steam cleaning of carpets.

Tammy came in to wipe down the shelves and desk.

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Can Recycling

Nothing new concerning the issue of the Boy Scouts recycling the cans rather them Mathew Nunn.

Frost Shop

Charles Frost wants to see his building which is on town property and is looking for some assurance of longevity for the building from the town.

Dave has heard from Adrian Otterman regarding the deeds the Town of Groton must use and maintain the property for public-right-of-way purposes or the land will revert to the State of Vermont. Adrian recommends the town not put any intent in writing to Charles.

The Selectboard agreed to Adrian’s recommendation and Dave will get back to Charles Frost.

Fuel Tanks

Dave reported he met with Jeff Simone of Ross Environmental and they had toured the town garage and the Frost property. He recommended the town dig test pits to determine whether tanks exist and their location.

Brent is scheduling this activity.

Building Committee

The committee received proposals from six (6) architectural firms for work on the town hall and the fire station. They are now deciding which firm to recommend to the board.

Contract

The contract for the Woodsville Ambulance was signed in the amount of $13089.60.

Housing Complaint

Debra: Gentlemen approached her at her business concerning a complaint with the apartment building where he lives. Debra told him he needed to put the complaint in writing to NCMC.

Debra: Allen Gandin approached her concerning the empty house back of his, wondering what is happening with it if anything?

Town Picnic/ Recreation

Debra: Judith Chandler is helping me this year. Not sure where it will be this year.

Debra: Music in the Park is set for July 5^th.

Debra: the Town of Groton doesn’t have anything to do with the store as the lease was up June 15^th.

Debra: Down Town Vermont is working with Housing Vermont to try and get something in the store area.

Sidewalk Plans

Dave and Brent reviewed the plans and they look OK but there are a few questions. Dave will communicate these to Gilman and Housing Vermont.

Debra: anything happening on the Welch Block parking. What is their timeline? Is Bob Hanson still involved?

Dave indicated he had called Bob but Bob had not returned his call. Debra said she would talk to Bob.

State/ Town Committee

There was a meeting June 27^th. It was a good initial meeting primarily focused on organization.

Lock Boxes

Leonard: still having problems with the lock box program system for the fire truck. Gilman Housing’s maintenance person has the lock boxes for the buildings.

Leonard: the constable’s budget needs to be looked at along with the emergency services budget for the up coming year.

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Highway

Phillip would like the Selectboard to review the metal post driven into the town highway right of way.

Phillip will be on vacation next week maybe it should be put in the budget to have someone come in and work when one of us are on vacation.

Brent: access to Boulder Beach is being worked on.

Sidewalk plans were revived.

Brent: The Ricker sand pit needs to be stripped. Do you want to put the stripping work out to bid?

Put it out to bid for the stripping.

Orders were signed in the amount of $ 34,906.00.

Leonard made the motion to adjourn; Debra seconded the motion. Dave agreed.

Meeting adjourned at 9:50 PM.

Groton Board of Selectmen

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Leonard Doscinski

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Debra Tinkham