Select Board Minutes

Groton Community Building

September 6, 2007

Present:

Select Board: Leonard Doscinski, Debra Tinkham and David Spencer

Clerk: Linda Nunn

Listers: Kitty Diggins

FAST Department: Jonathan Austin-Shott, Matthew Johnson

Guest: Donald & Marion Bliss, Gary Lamberton & Boy Scouts

Paul & Mary Jurlejung

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

The August 27^th Selectboard minutes were accepted as written.

Mail was reviewed. Purchase orders were signed.

Planning

Debra made the motion to accept the recommendation from the Planning Commission to appoint Matthew Puffer to the Planning Commission. Leonard seconded the motion. Dave agreed.

Questions concerning the building permits and certificate of occupancy were brought up. This was tabled until next meeting when Cheryl Boucher will be asked to attend the meeting.

Grants

Discussion of having someone to write grants was discussed.

Grant writing classes were discussed.

Fuel Tanks

The forms have been signed for the removal of the fuel tanks.

Town Clerk

Fox News 44 called and requested any news from Groton along with the Selectboard minutes.

Selectboard decided they could purchase them.

Notice for budgets was reviewed concerning dates due.

Linda wanted to verify what the Selectboard meant about her work hours. Did they mean she was putting in to many or they wanted her to work more?

Selectboard: wanted to make sure she is getting paid for the time put in.

Budget Committee development was discussed again. Some names were mentioned and these people will be contacted.

A previous policy for Selectboard meetings was reviewed and will be edited for this board.

Listers

Kitty addressed errors and omissions from the Listers.

Kitty talked to the Selectboard concerning repairs on her vehicles in the line of work.

Can Cage & Boy Scouts

Gary Lamberton introduced the first year Boy Scouts.

Gary explained the improvements the troops are doing to the Boy Scout camp.

Gary: the troops need to earn money so to go to Fall River Cove camp. The Boy Scouts wondered about taking over the collection of the cans from the can cage here at the Community Building?

Dave: Mathew Nunn picked up this when the Boy Scouts dropped the can cage before and the can cage belongs to Mathew Nunn.

Leonard: Gary needs to get with Mathew and then come back to the Selectboard with a decision.

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Trash Bag Drop

Donald asked the Selectboard if there would be a problem with him having a trash bag drop on Saturdays from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. Donald has spoken with his neighbor and they don’t have any problem with Donald doing this.

The Selectboard gave permission to try the service.

Sidewalk Paving

Donald wondered about places along the sidewalks that need some repair work. Donald has trimmed the grass and small brush along the sidewalk.

Volkswalk

Paul Berlejung reported on how the plans are coming for the Volksmarch.

Mary reported on energy light bulbs that she was given to give out so she reported on ways she is planning to give them out.

Mary reported on an application for a Planning Grant.

Executive Session

Leonard made the motion to go into executive session on an employment issue. Debra seconded the motion. Executive session entered into at 8: 20 PM. Come out of Executive session at 8:40 PM. No discussions were made.

Leonard: Linda please make a copy of minutes concerning pay raises and training to the next meeting.

Highway

Brent: got the truck back after the break down while working on the dry hydrant on Boulder Beach Road. Route 232 aided to the breakage.

Brent: will be having Matthew Puffer sorting out the larger rocks in the gravel pit to get setup for the hammer equipment to come in and break the rock into smaller sizes so the town can bring in the crusher.

Brent: had the loggers do some work on the corner of Welton Road and the railroad bed so the trucks can get around the corner easier.

Brent: FEMA work on Hooper Hill Road and Pound Road will get culvers and top coat of gravel and ditch work. The Great Road and Cross Road will get top coat of gravel and ditching.

Screening sand will start September 15^th.

Tanks are out of the ground just waiting for report.

Dave: Brent can you check back with Bigelow paving concerning the sidewalk paving.

Dave: will send copies of Highway ordinance to Richard Greenwood.

Emergency Services Vehicle

Jonathan and Matthew: There was much discussion concerning use of private vehicles on calls along will concerns of insurance coverage on their vehicles.

Jonathan and Matthew: have asked Darling’s Auto to give them a quote for just fixing the FAST vehicle.

Selectboard agreed they need to communicate with the Town of Ryegate about the FAST Squad and now is a good time before the budget process begins. Len will be working up some options to discuss.

Insurance

Does the VFIS insurance cover personal vehicles when on a call?

The Selectboard appreciates all the work and use of their personal vehicles.

Recreation Committee

Debra: Money has been raised for the playground equipment with the help of Modern Woodmen of America and Steve Hart.

Steve Hart is going by state guidelines on the play ground equipment.

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Debra does the Recreation Committee have the approval of the Selectboard for the foot race and if the FAST Squad could give their assistance at the crossings.

Down Street

Down Street is negotiating another 6 months of free rent.

Town ball field on 302 needs more parking area.

Kitty’s vehicle repair bill will be paid out of the Lister’s budget as she was using the vehicle on the job.

Leonard: reported on the Pine Mountain fire with out a burn permit, the Ruth Wilson fire, accident on Scott Highway and the fire in Waterford.

Orders were signed in the amount of $ 7,745.59

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

Meeting adjourned at 10:15 PM.

Groton Selectboard

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Leonard Doscinski

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Debra Tinkham