TOWN OF SALISBURY
SELECT BOARD MINUTES
JANUARY 27, 2009
SELECTMEN PRESENT WERE: Brian Ashley, Jack Beasley, Jeff Laberge, Priscilla Gilman & Martha Sullivan
Others present: Tad Powers
Brian Ashley called the meeting to order at 5:35. At 5:36 Jack Beasley moved to go into
Executive session. Motion carried, unanimous. The board came out of executive session at 6:15.
At 6:30 Brian Ashley moved to suspend the rules to amend the agenda to discuss old business prior to 7:00 PM. Motion carried, unanimous.
Smead Road Trees
Jack does not believe that we have the authority to prevent people from cutting trees in the R.O.W. Martha will look into this.
Bill From Barry Forbes
Martha Sullivan reported that officers at the scene called Barry Forbes thinking he was Salisbury’s Dog Warden and he came and did not let them know that he was not. The dogs were claimed from the Humane Society by Connie Landon of Weybridge. Martha Sullivan moved to inform Barry Forbes that Salisbury will not pay the bill and send it to Connie Landon who claimed the dogs, or the State Police may pay, Furthermore he should have let them know that he is not the Dog Warden for Salisbury. Motion carried, unanimous.
School Budget by Australian Ballot
Brian explained that voting the school budget by Australian ballot was like Salisbury telling Rutland how to spend their money. The School Board had a number of opinions that stated that the article on Salisbury’s Warning last year was illegal. Brian Ashley and Priscilla Gilman would favor waiting until next year and ask the School Board to put the article on their warning. Martha Sullivan stated that it was to late for this year. Jack Beasley stated that this issue has not been tested in court. Jeff Laberge felt that it was not worth the fight to spend the towns money in court.
At 7:00 PM Brian Ashley led the group in the pledge of allegiance.
THOSE PRESENT WERE: The Select Board, Joyce Cameron, Ann Dittami, Eloise Crane, Doug MacCallum, Susan Lewis, Rebecca Holmes, Jackie Devoid and Jay Brown.
GENERAL BUSINESS
COMMITTEE AND OFFICERS REPORTS
Landfill Funds
Doug MacCallum did an overview of the landfill funds restricted for closure and school bond ladder (all FDIC insured). As the market improves he will invest in CD’S to add to the school bond ladder.
Landfill Business
Jay Brown issued a warning to an out of town resident for buying a town ticket for $20.00. Under the Ordinance the first offense is a warning. Jack Beasley moved to send the warning. Motion carried, unanimous.
Town Clerk Report
Ann Dittami told the board who was running for office. There is one more day for people to change their mind and withdraw.
MINUTES
Martha Sullivan moved to accept the minute of December 23, 2009 as written. Motion carried, unanimous.
Priscilla Gilman moved to accept the minutes of January 4, 11, and 13th & 18th as corrected. Motion carried, unanimous.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Sue Lewis wanted to know why the school budget by Australian ballot issue was discussed earlier when three people attended to speak to the issue. Brian Ashley explained how the executive session finished early and they discussed the school issue. He restated everything that was said earlier for the three present.
Rebecca Holmes needs the warning for Saturday January 31, 2009 for the Salamander.
David Nuceder stated that he didn’t think the Landfill Operator needed a CDL Class A to drive the recyclables to Middlebury. He will look into this.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Brian Ashley announced correspondence from: The School Board ( letter about Australian Ballot question), Mark Wilch (reconsideration of Zoning Decision) Powers & Byers (Ann Story cabin ) Foster Provencher (Fire Warden Report) DRB warning of February hearings, Resume from Mike Stone for Landfill Operator, VT Lakes & Ponds permit to fix bridge on Rt. 53, Dept of Taxes, Phelps Engineering (bid Info) Landfill Audit.
OLD BUSINESS:
Zoning Permit Fees
Mark Wilch and Eloise Crane will review the permits from 9/1/06 to the present to find out who paid $150. A new fee schedule is hanging but it is not dated and there is some confusion about fees.
Final Budget and Warning
The Board will meet Thursday January 29, 2009 to adopt the final budget and work on the Warning for Town Meeting.
Any Other Business
Priscilla Gilman asked:
- what was happening with the signage at the intersection. Joyce Cameron will contact Regional
Planning and see about this project.
- She wondered if the town could find representatives for the Mosquito District and Regional Planning. Rebecca Holmes said she will put all vacancies in the Salamander.
- If Brian was writing the Haulers Ordinance for the Landfill. He said he was working on it.
NEW BUSINESS:
Drafting Articles for Town Meeting Warning
The Board discussed an Article in 1992 that put a limit on money that could be used from the unrestricted fund (10% of the principal and all of the interest). They will work on an Article on Thursday that would consider last years question to take $120,000 to do the Rt. 53 project. They would rephrase the question to be a loan rather then take the money.
DRB Decision and old permit recording
Martha Sullivan stated that $1000 was put in the Zoning Administrators budget to cover this. Brian will call VLCT to see if we need to record the maps on the old permits.
Warning for Unified Regulation Hearing
There will be a hearing at another time, the Board has a year from the time the Planning Commission turned them over to the Select Board.
Ernest Coburn Trailer at Landfill
Jack Beasley moved to postpone this discussion until the board can see the trailer. There was no objection.
Complaint at Landfill
The Board received a complaint at the landfill about how West Salisbury Road is plowed at the intersection of Kelly Cross Road. Jeff Laberge will look into this.
MVAA AGREEMENT
Brian Ashley asked the Board to discuss this on Thursday. Joyce will put it on the agenda.
Select Board signed the warrants
ADJOURNMENT
Being no objection the Board adjourned at 9:45
Respectfully Submitted,
Joyce Cameron