TOWN OF SALISBURY
SELECT BOARD MINUTES
May 12, 2009
SELECT BOARD PRESENT WERE: Jack Beasley, Jeff Laberge, Martha Sullivan, Jim Eagan and
Jackie Devoid
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Joyce Cameron
OTHERS PRESENT WERE: Reg Betourney, Priscilla Gilman, Mary Burchard, Eric Kuchar, Nicholas D’Anglis, Rick Kehne, Kate Gieges, Bill Thrailkill, David Nuceder and Tom Barker.
Jack Beasley called the meeting to order at 7:00 and led in the pledge of allegiance.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
MINUTES
Jim Eagan moved to accept the minutes of 4/28/09 and May 6, 2009 as amended. Motion carried, unanimous.
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Listers
Kim Cunningham spoke about Shard Villa and its tax exempt status. She talked to the Board about possible litigation in the future if the tax exempt status was removed. According to Statute she had a list of questions that she handed to Kate Gieges (Fiduciary appointed by the court for Shard Villa).
Road Foreman’s Report
Tom Barker reported that there is Federal money available for another project on Rt. 53 with a 20% match. Because there is no money in this years budget for a match the Board declined.
Landfill Committee
Priscilla Gilman for the Landfill Committee made the following recommendations:
- they would like to continue charging $10.00 for appliances and such.
- they would like to be informed of any financial transactions prior to the funds being used so they can make informed recommendations and proposals.
- they recommended that the town purchase a compactor not to exceed $100,000 to solve the following problems;
a. to extend the life of the Landfill,
b. to prepare for recertification,
c. to properly manage the compacting of waste so the town could start accepting CD at the discretion of the operator to help pay for the cost of the machine and
d. to alleviate leakage problems.
- they also recommended a phone card for Mike and paying him to come to meetings.
- a fifty cent raise for Tammy Coburn.
- a third person to work at the landfill on Saturday and Wednesday’s
- appoint Brian Ashley to the landfill committee. Jack stated that the Board decided at the last meeting, since these are advisory committees to allow the landfill committee and the Events Committee to have as many members as they need and determine what their terms will be.
Library Committee
Mary Burchard introduced Eric Kuchar and Nicholas D’Anglis from Traditional Building Collaborative Inc. who presented a draft copy of the painting project and minor repairs of the Town Hall. The Library would like permission to go ahead with the project.
Discussion
Jeff Laberge asked questions about Buzz Sirwilo’s visit at the landfill last week. Jackie Devoid and Jim Eagan felt a compactor would not extend the life of the landfill since the footprint cannot be changed. Martha Sullivan felt we should wait until Phelps Engineering did their updated design.
Jim Eagan moved to authorize a third person to work at the landfill. Motion carried, unanimous. The Board will take up the recommendations at the next meeting. Jackie Devoid will work with Pedie O’Brien on a job description and she will also work on the landfill operator’s contract.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Jack Beasley announced correspondence from: ACRPC/ACEPC (Addison County Regional Planning Comm.) PACIF (annual loss report, Dept. of Health (hazardous waste survey), Jim Carroll (notice of appearance in the Cushing case)
OLD BUSINESS:
HRRR 2008 – Rick Kehne
Rick discussed with the Board the sign project on Rt. 53. Here is a chance to get the signs and instillation free. Tom Barker admitted that he was not in favor of the project at first but, realized that the town has to update its signs by 2013 and this is a way to get the State to pay for some of them. Rick stated that this is a safety issue and the town should take advantage of the grant. Jim Eagan moved to have Tom Barker fill out the necessary papers to get this grant. Motion carried, unanimous.
Forest Fire Warden
Jeff Laberge moved to recommend Ernie Coburn for Fire Warden. Motion carried, unanimous.
NEW BUSINESS:
Shard Villa
Kate Gieges and Bill Thrailkill spoke about Shard Villa. Kate told the Board that the Court appointed her the fiduciary and she wanted to meet the Board. Shard Villa is refocusing on its original mission as an elderly care facility and a great place for the community to hold events. She talked to the Board about a block grant and as soon as more information was available she would supply it. Bill handed the Board information of a block grant program his company is participating in Rochester.
Town Office Parking Lot
Jack Beasley suggested that the town paint lines in the parking lot for uniform parking. Tom will get prices.
Unified Regulations
The Board discussed the upcoming hearing and whether to include the changes to Brush Hill for the hearing. They also discussed Jack’s suggestion that they be Interim Regulations.
Select Board signed the warrants
ADJOURNMENT
Jim Eagan moved to adjourn at 9:40 PM. Motion carried, unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joyce Cameron