TOWN OF GRAND ISLE
SELECTBOARD MINUTES OF THE MEETING January 23, 2012 I. CALL TO ORDER IN ATTENDANCE: Ronnie Bushway
, AnnaMarie DeMars, Paul Rousseau,
Fran LaFromboise, Ed Gelinas, and Joe Longo. The hearing for proposed amendments for the Grand Isle Zoning ByLaws was opened at 7:00PM. No guests arrived. Ronnie Bushway opened the Selectboard meeting at 7:05PM. At 7:20PM guests had still not arrived for the Public Hearing so Ronnie Bushway made a motion to adjourn the Grand Isle Zoning ByLaws meeting at 7:20PM and Paul Rousseau seconded the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
II. REVIEW & APPROVE MINUTES:
Ed Gelinas made a motion to approve the minutes of January 9, 2012. Fran LaFromboise seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
III. OLD BUSINESS:
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
Ronnie Bushway made a motion to approve the Grand Isle Liquor License. Anna Marie DeMars seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
Paul Rousseau made a motion to approve the 2012 Town Meeting Warning and Ed Gelinas seconded the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
The Special Meeting for the Town Plan and next scheduled SelectBoard meeting will be February 13
th, 2012.
V. REVIEW & APPROVE BILLS:
Ron Bushway made a motion to review and approve bills, Ed Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Rousseau moves to adjourn at 7:30PM. Mr. Ed Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________ ______________________________
Cheryl Vantine, Selectboard Secretary Ronnie Bushway, Selectboard Chair
TOWN OF GRAND ISLE
SELECTBOARD
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
December 19, 2011
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting is called to order at 7PM by Ron Bushway, Chairman
IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Bushway, AnnaMarie DeMars, Paul Rousseau,
Francis LaFromboise, Melissa Boutin
Guests: Ray Allen and Donna Polk, Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Department
Tom Wiggins, Department of Fish & Wildlife
Janice Arnold and Sue Lawrence, Grand Isle Lister’s
Bill Baron, Grand Isle Volunteer Fire Department
II. NEW BUSINESS:
Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Department: Sheriff Ray Allen attends the meeting evening to present FY2013 Grand Isle Law Enforcement Budget. There is an over all budget increase of 6.0% from FY2012 bringing FY2013 to $77270.00.
Sheriff Allen also explains some of the Departments recent accomplishments. About 90% of GICSD are carrying taser guns. This was one of Connie Allen’s goals
.
The Dodge Durango is gone and has been replaced with a new truck. There currently are three 4WD pickups getting 18/19 mile p/gallon. All three trucks have been purchased with drug intervention money.
With one State Trooper retiring there will be a loss of coverage equaling forty hours per week. GICSD currently has no call schedules which they appreciate. It makes it nice to know that at 3AM someone from the department will be responding. Hours are used as needed.
Along with the FY2013 Budget there are nice graphs and reports for incidents over the course of several years. The Town of Alburgh is the heaviest on incidents with South Hero following. However, tickets are down and family incidents are up which can be explained by the fact there is a larger population and more people are asking for assistance. GICSD is trying to get more services here in Grand Isle County versus having to travel to Franklin County,
MOU, Department of Fish & Wildlife: Tom Wiggins presents the Memorandum of Understanding for 2012 – 2015. There are a few changes with the document being reformatted by the current lawyer and payments have been adjusted using the Construction Cost Index. The State of Vermont will send two payments issued annually. One for $23572 to the Town of Grand Isle to defray additional road maintenance costs in the vicinity of the fish culture station. The second annual payment of $1946 shall be dedicated to the Grand Isle Volunteer Fire Department for the development and maintenance of a cooperative fire prevention program, including drills.
There is one name change for Selectboard Members. Rodney Cameron needs to be replaced with Francis LaFromboise. Mr. Wiggins will make that change and mentions that the Commissioner has already approved the newest Memorandum of Understanding but it may take several weeks to get through the state process.
Lister’s Errors & Omissions – Tim Peyko: Janice Arnold along with Sue Lawrence begin by stating an interior inspection of 2 Ladd Point has not been available since 04/05. With an alarm system in place, they didn’t dare get too close. The prior owners resided in Colorado and were never here. The District Advisor and Lister’s were recently able to make a new assessment after inspecting the residence upon the request of the current owner. The percentage complete has been lowered by $62500. Mr. Peyko states the work will be completed by next summer. Next year the Lister’s will perform another inspection.
Grand Isle Volunteer Fire Department: Chief Bill Baron presents a draft FY2013 Budget. Items of discussion included commercial paging vs. Minitor IV voice pagers along with the building committee for a new fire station. GIVFD will be going forward with an item on ballot. Currently, work is being done on the appropriate ballot language. GIVFD is highly aware that they will need to sell the idea to the voters. A plan is in place to utilize the internet, do an earlier letter drive, an open house and use The Islander to explain the needs of a new building.
Grand Isle Cemetery Budget: Sue Lawrence presents the Cemetery budget. It is $32700 which is the same as last year. Discussion ensued on Kuhn Memorial and the estimate for cost of stone repair. It’s estimated to be about $1000. Mrs. Lawrence and Merritt Vantine went to Find-A-Grave online and discovered a photo from 2006 that showed a gouge in the base of the headstone. At some point years ago, a cemetery employee could have nicked it with equipment. Mr. Pepin of Pepin Memorials took a look as well. He feels the whole claim is ridiculous due to the function of the base is to raise and protect the headstone. Needless to say, the offering of repair is apparently still not making the relatives of the deceased happy.
Grand Isle Highway and General Fund Insurance Budgets: Budgets are reviewed as submitted. No comments or changes noted.
Paul Rousseau makes a motion to accept all FY2013 budgets as reviewed: Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Department, Grand Isle Volunteer Fire Department, Grand Isle Cemetery and the General Fund Insurance. AnnaMarie DeMars seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
Development Review Board Re-Appointments: Paul Rousseau makes a motion to re-appoint David Borthwick-Leslie, Jeff Parizo and Henry Richardson to their appropriate terms of the DRB. Ron Bushway seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
Planning Commission Re-Appointments: AnnaMarie DeMars makes a motion to re-appoint David Borthwick-Leslie and Joe Longo to their appropriate terms of the PC. Paul Rousseau seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
A&B: Ron Bushway moves to approve and sign the A&B Liquor Application. Francis LaFromboise seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
Legislative Update: Paul Rousseau ran into Mitzi Johnson recently. Ms. Johnson mentioned she’d be more than happy to come in after the holidays to discuss anything.
III. OLD BUSINESS:
Nothing noted.
IV. REVIEW & APPROVE MINUTES:
Paul Rousseau makes a motion to approve the minutes of December 5, 2011 as corrected. Anna Marie DeMars seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
V. REVIEW & APPROVE BILLS:
Paul Rousseau makes a motion to review and approve bills. Anna Marie DeMars seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Paul Rousseau makes a motion to go into executive session at 8:31 to discuss legal
matters. Anna Marie DeMars seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor.
Motion carried. Ron Bushway makes a motion to come out of executive session at 8:43
with no action taken. Anna Marie DeMars seconds the motion. The Board voted. All
are in favor. Motion carried.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Paul Rousseau moves to postpone the next Selectboard meeting until January 9, 2012 due to the holiday and to adjourn at 8:44. Ron Bushway seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________ ______________________________
Melissa A. Boutin, Selectboard Secretary Ronnie Bushway, Selectboard Chair
TOWN OF GRAND ISLE
SELECTBOARD
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
November 21, 2011
I. CALL TO ORDER
IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Bushway, AnnaMarie DeMars, Paul Rousseau,
Ed Gelinas, Fran LaFromboise, Colleen Bushway, Pat Dix, Alan Arthur and David Roy,
Bill Baron, Wade Lawrence, Joe Longo, Rene Piche, Matt Reisdorf.
II. REVIEW & APPROVE MINUTES:
Paul Rousseau made a motion to approve the minutes of November 7, 2011. Anna Marie DeMars seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
III. OLD BUSINESS:
Paul Rousseau made a motion to accept the Town Road and Bridge standards and Fran LaFromboise seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
Pam VanDeursen reviewed the Grand Isle Health Insurance comparisons because the CIGNA Plan is no longer available. The matter was tabled and Pam will come and discuss the options with the employees on Tuesday, November 29th at 2:00.
Kate O’Neil reviewed the library budget and mentioned that the inter library loans was over budget so they increased this portion of the budget and the bottom line is the library is only $100 more than last year.
Alan Arthur and David Roy, from Weiman-Lamphere and the Volunteer Fire Department discussed how the School Bond is going to be completed and now seems to be an opportune time to finance a new Fire House with the intention of bringing the project to the voters. The cost would be under $2,000,000 and would start construction in July with occupancy by January of the following year. Fran LaFromboise asked about metal siding. Solar Power and Geo Thermal power were discussed.
Renee Piche from Municipal Leasing Consultants recapped tax exempt leasing as an alternative to bonding. The question came up about the undesirable fact that the Town would own the building and the Volunteer Fire Department would own the land. The Board’s consensus was to bring this to the Voter’s in March.
The Board reviewed and accepted the budgets for the Library, DRB, and the Landfill,
V. REVIEW & APPROVE BILLS:
Anna Marie DeMars made a motion to review and approve bills. Fran LaFromboise seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Paul Rousseau made a motion to go into executive session at 8:50 to discuss legal matters. Ed Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried. Paul Rousseau made a motion to come out of executive session at 9:00 with no action taken. Ed Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Rousseau moves to adjourn at 9:00PM. Mr. Ed Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________ ______________________________
Cheryl Vantine, Selectboard Secretary Ronnie Bushway, Selectboard Chair
TOWN OF GRAND ISLE
SELECTBOARD
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
October 17, 2011
I. CALL TO ORDER
IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Bushway, AnnaMarie DeMars, Paul Rousseau,
Fran LaFromboise, Ed Gelinas Sue Lawrence, and Janice Arnold.
II. REVIEW & APPROVE MINUTES:
Paul Rousseau made a motion to approve the minutes of October 3, 2011. Anna Marie DeMars seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
III. OLD BUSINESS:
The Learning Adventure Lease was tabled.
Alison Story, from NRPC, will be sending a revised MOA for the Select Board to review and sign that would revise line item #5 and include installing 10 mil poly over earth floor in the crawl space.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
Ed Gelinas made a motion that the Board approve a list of errors/and omissions for Christopher Morgan and Denis Brochu for the 2011 Grand List and Fran LaFromboise seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
Ed Gelinas discussed the way the Transfer Station is baling the plastic and cardboard.
The Board’s consensus was to do the Disaster Recovery with NEMRC.
Ron Bushway made a motion to sign the Board Resolution approving the authorized signers. Paul Rousseau seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
Paul Rousseau made a motion to tell the Department Heads to level fund as much as possible. The employees will receive a 2.5 percent increase. Ed Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
Anna Marie DeMars discussed the ceiling needing upgrading. Ron Bushway will get someone to estimate the ceiling being replaced.
V. REVIEW & APPROVE BILLS:
Mr. Bushway made a motion to review and approve bills. Ed Gelinas seconds the
motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Rousseau moves to adjourn at 7:37PM. Mr. Ed Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________ ______________________________
Cheryl Vantine, Selectboard Secretary Ronnie Bushway, Selectboard Chair
TOWN OF GRAND ISLE
SELECTBOARD
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
October 3, 2011
I. CALL TO ORDER
IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Bushway, AnnaMarie DeMars, Paul Rousseau,
Fran LaFromboise Sue Lawrence, and Janice Arnold.
II. REVIEW & APPROVE MINUTES:
Ron Bushway made a motion to review & approve the minutes of September 19, 2011. Anna Marie DeMars seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
III. OLD BUSINESS:
The Learning Adventure Lease was discussed. The Board’s consensus was to do the requested repairs and expect 70% for heating costs, taking into consideration the Learning Adventure uses two rooms on the second floor.
Ron Bushway had a meeting with Ray Blow and Merritt Vantine about Phil Horican’s request, after investigating it was determined that the bill would stand as it is, and it was noted that 14 loads not 12 were actually received, however, the Town would not bill for the last two loads.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
Paul Rousseau made a motion to appoint Rose Iula to the DRB to fill the vacant term until December 2011 and Anna DeMars seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
Paul Rousseau requested that the Board approve a list of errors/and omissions for the 2011 Grand List and Anna Marie DeMars seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
V. REVIEW & APPROVE BILLS:
Mr. Bushway made a motion to review and approve bills. Mr. Rousseau seconds the
motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bushway moves to adjourn at 7:35PM. Mr. Rousseau seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________ ______________________________
Cheryl Vantine, Selectboard Secretary Ronnie Bushway, Selectboard Chair
TOWN OF GRAND ISLE
SELECTBOARD
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
March 14, 2011
I. CALL TO ORDER
IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Bushway, Fran LaFromboise, AnnaMarie Demars, Paul Rousseau and Ed Gelinas
Selectboard Clerk – Cheryl Vantine
Assistant Town Clerk / Treasurer – Melissa Boutin
Others in attendance – Rod Cameron
The Chair calls the meeting to order at 7 PM.
II. OATHES OF OFFICE
SELECTBOARD MEMBERS – Ron Bushway was sworn in for three years and Fran LaFromboise was sworn in for two years by Cheryl Vantine.
CHAIR NOMINATION – Mr. Gelinas moves to elect Ronnie Bushway for Chair. Anna Marie DeMars seconds the motion. The board votes and the motion carries.
VICE-CHAIR – Anna Marie DeMars moves to elect Paul Rousseau for Vice Chair. Fran LaFromboise seconds the motion. The board votes and the motion carries.
IV. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES
MINUTES OF JANUARY 17, 2011 – Mr. Rousseau moves to approve the minutes of January 17, 2011. Fran LaFromboise seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. Anna Marie DeMars moves to approve the minutes of February 7, 2011
with one correction. Fran LaFromboise seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
V. APPOINT NECESSARY OFFICERS
FENCE VIEWERS – Mr. Gelinas moves to appoint Henry Richardson, Rod Cameron and Leland Martin. Fran LaFromboise seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
POUND KEEPER - Tabled.
INSPECTOR OF LUMBER, SHINGLES AND WOOD – Mr. Gelinas moves to appoint Bill Baron as Inspector of Lumber, Shingles and Wood. Fran LaFromboise seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
TREE WARDEN – Mr. Gelinas moves to appoint Bill Baron as Tree Warden for the Town of Grand Isle. Mr. Rousseau seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
WEIGHER OF COAL – Mr. Rousseau moves to appoint Anna Marie DeMars as Weigher of Coal for the Town of Grand Isle. Fran LaFromboise seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR –Ed Gelinas moves to appoint Alan Arthur as EMD for the Town of Grand Isle, Fran LaFromboise seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
TOWN SERVICE OFFICER– Ed Gelinas moves to appoint Mr. Bushway as the Town Service Officer for the Town of Grand Isle. Fran LaFromboise seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS – Anna Marie DeMars moves to appoint Ed Gelinas as representative for the Selectboard for the Town of Grand Isle. Fran LaFromboise seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. Mr. Gelinas moves to appoint David Leslie as representative for the Planning Commission. Mr. Rousseau seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS – Mr. Bushway moves to appoint David Borthwick-Leslie to the TAC for the Town of Grand Isle. Anna Marie DeMars seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
ANIMAL CONTROL AND DEPUTY – Mr. Gelinas moves to appoint Todd Boutin as Animal Control Officer and Everette Dubuque as Deputy Officer. Paul Rousseau seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
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VI. OLD BUSINESS
JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS –the matter is carried forward.
DEVINO / CURB CUT – Mr. Rousseau moves to sign the clarified application for Donaldson Road. Anna Marie seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
LEARNING ADVENTURE - Discussion ensued about renting the space for baby showers or birthday parties. A fee of $20.00 an hour and a $100 damage deposit will be required. A blurb will be put in the Islander. Anna Marie DeMars suggested that Non-Profits should not be charged, however, they should still give the damage deposit.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
LAWN CARE BID – the Board reviews the bid announcement for the Islander for lawn care. Mr. Bushway moves to keep the criteria the same as last year. Ms. Demars seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
EAGLES WOMAN AUXILLARY - Fran LaFromboise submitted a letter of request for the Island Eagles Auxiliary #4533 to use the Learning Adventure the second and fourth
Wednesday from 6:00PM to 9:30PM. Ed Gelinas suggested that they could use it as long
as they pay the $100 deposit and if they would be willing to be bumped if there was a
conflict resident. Fran LaFromboise will communicate this to the appropriate person.
Jodi Butler asked if the playground committee could use the Dump Truck to tear down
the playground on May 14th , the Board agreed.
VIII. REVIEW ORDERS AND PAY BILLS
Mr. Bushway moves to review orders and pay bills. Anna Marie DeMars seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Rousseau moves to go into Executive Session at 7:45 pm to discuss pending litigation. Mr. Bushway seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
Mr. Rousseau moves to come out of Executive Session at 8:07 pm with no action taken. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Rousseau moves to adjourn at 8:07 pm. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________ ______________________________
Cheryl Vantine, Selectboard Secretary Ron Bushway, Selectboard Chair
TOWN OF GRAND ISLE
SELECTBOARD
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
January 3, 2011
IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Bushway, Rod Cameron, AnnaMarie DeMars, Paul Rousseau,
Selectboard Clerk/Scribe: Cheryl Vantine
Guests: Denise Douglass, Linda Effel,
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Chair calls the meeting to order at 7 PM.
II. GUEST BUSINESS
OLD BUSINESS – Hunting – Gun Safety - Ron Bushway talked to Tim Barlow from VLCT and he got three suggestions which were reviewed. Rod Cameron suggested that Champlain Estates should have something in the By Laws to make sure shooting doesn’t occur. Ron Bushway stated that if the shooting is within 500 ft of a house, it is illegal. A public hearing will be held to address this and Denise will present it to the Board by Labor Day and then it will be advertised in the Islander.
Employee Health Insurance
Jill Muir, from VLCT will be invited to come to speak about HRA’s again and
the Board is tabling this until they see her presentation.
IV. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES
MINUTES of December 20, 2010 – Anna Marie Demars made a motion to accept the minutes. Rod Cameron seconded. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
V. NEW BUSINESS – Annex carpet quotes. Stairs up to second floor, foyer, office and playroom – The Board discussed the quotes and Paul Rousseau made a motion to go with Lacey’s oxford carpet for $3,543 and Rod Cameron seconded. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried. Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS A+B Liquor License - Anna Marie DeMars made a motion to approve the A & B Liquor License for 2011. Rod Cameron seconded. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
A Resident suggested that the Town open the dump an extra day on Holiday weeks. Discussion ensued.
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VII. REVIEW ORDERS AND PAY BILLS
Mr. Rousseau makes a motion to review orders and pay bills. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
Paul Rousseau made a motion to go into executive session to discuss legal matters at 7:50. Rod Cameron seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
Paul Rousseau made a motion to come out of executive session at 7:59. Rod Cameron
seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
Paul Rousseau made a motion to adjourn. Rod Cameron seconds the motion. The Board voted. All are in favor. Motion carried.
TOWN OF GRAND ISLE
SELECTBOARD
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
November 15, 2010
I. CALL TO ORDER
IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Bushway, Rod Cameron, AnnaMarie Demars, Paul Rousseau
Selectboard Clerk – Cheryl Vantine
Others in attendance – Bob Thompson, Melissa Boutin, Barclay Morris, David Borthwick-Leslie, Pat Dix, Deb Perry, Linda Effel, Roger Lindala and Janice Arnold.
The Chair calls the meeting to order at 7 PM.
II. GUEST BUSINESS
III. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES
MINUTES OF October 18, 2010 – Mr Rousseau moves to review the minutes of October 18, 2010. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
David Borthwick-Leslie and Barclay Morris spoke about the Energy Audit that was performed for the Town. Deb Perry presented her energy efficient grant information, she explained that there would be enough money for at least one more audit. The Annex and the Town Office have been completed. Roger Lindala then explained the audit and opportunities for savings. Deb Perry discussed an Incentive program from efficiency of Vermont for up to $7,500 available with specific formulas having to be performed. Roger and Deb are going to discuss between themselves how this would apply to the Annex audit. Ron Bushway requested an audit be done on the Library and Deb said this would be possible. The Boards consensus was to make the Annex a priority. Ron Bushway thanked David Borthwick-Leslie and Barclay Morris for coordinating the audits.
JANICE ARNOLD & LINDA EFFEL – TAX MAPS
The Town purchases two sets of Tax Maps and Janice would like the Board to consider purchasing one of the sets in a PDF Format, we would still get one set of paper maps. This is a common format that can be read on most any computer. The Boards consensus was to proceed with this idea.
ZONING BUDGET - Linda Effel presented the Zoning Budget for 2011. She explained that there was a $5,590 general ledger error in the previous year’s audited figure.
LIBRARY BUDGET - The Library Budget was presented and the total increase of the operating budget is $80. The Boards consensus was to accept one extra hour a week for the Librarian to do administrative work.
Bob Thompson informed the Board that he would not be seeking reappointment on the Planning Commission or the Emergency Management position.
LAYING PIPES AND WIRE – Rod Cameron made a motion to accept the permit for 5 East Shore North with conditions. Anna Marie seconded. Voice vote approved.
BROOKFIELD SERVICE - Brookfield service’s contract was presented for the annual service. Rod Cameron made a motion to accept the $1,053.00 bid. Anna Marie seconded. Voice vote approved.
ESTIMATE FOR PAINTING THE ANNEX – Anna Marie made a motion to accept Stephanie Mazuzan’s bid for $1,120 with the materials to be supplied by the Town. Paul Rousseau seconded. Voice vote approved.
VIII. REVIEW ORDERS AND PAY BILLS
Mr. Bushway moves to review orders and pay bills. Mr. Rousseau seconds the motion.
The Board votes and the motion carries.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bushway moves to adjourn at 7:50pm. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________ ______________________________
Cheryl Vantine, Selectboard Secretary Ron Bushway, Selectboard Chair
TOWN OF GRAND ISLE
SELECTBOARD
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
August 16, 2010
I. CALL TO ORDER
IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Bushway, Rod Cameron, AnnaMarie Demars, and Ed Gelinas
Selectboard Clerk – Terri Cameron
Town Clerk/Treasurer – Cheryl Vantine
The Chair calls the meeting to order at 7 PM.
II. GUEST BUSINESS
III. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES
MINUTES OF August 2, 2010 – Ms. Demars moves to review the minutes of August 2, 2010. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
LIBRARY FURNACE FLOOD DAMAGE -Furnace needs to be replaced and it is recommended that a high efficiency furnace. The Board agrees.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
TAX RATE – Mr. Bushway moves to set the municipal tax rate at 0.2176; school residential tax rate at 1.2249; the combined 1.4425 school non-residential at 1.3267 and combined non-residential at 1.5443. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
VIII. REVIEW ORDERS AND PAY BILLS
Mr. Cameron moves to review orders and pay bills. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion.
The Board votes and the motion carries.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Cameron moves to enter Executive Session at 7:12 pm to discuss legal matters. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. Mr. Cameron moves to come out of Executive Session at 7:14 pm with no action taken. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bushway moves to adjourn at 7:15pm. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________ ______________________________
Terri Cameron, Selectboard Secretary Ron Bushway, Selectboard Chair
TOWN OF GRAND ISLE
SELECTBOARD
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING
August 16, 2010
I. CALL TO ORDER
IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Bushway, Rod Cameron, AnnaMarie Demars, and Ed Gelinas
Selectboard Clerk – Terri Cameron
Town Clerk/Treasurer – Cheryl Vantine
The Chair calls the meeting to order at 7 PM.
II. GUEST BUSINESS
III. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES
MINUTES OF August 2, 2010 – Ms. Demars moves to review the minutes of August 2, 2010. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
LIBRARY FURNACE FLOOD DAMAGE -Furnace needs to be replaced and it is recommended that a high efficiency furnace. The Board agrees.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
ADAMS LANDING FEEDBACK – David Capen sent a letter explaining that things were working well.
TAX RATE – Mr. Bushway moves to set the municipal tax rate at 0.2176; school residential tax rate at 1.2249; the combined 1.4425 school non-residential at 1.3267 and combined non-residential at 1.5443. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
VIII. REVIEW ORDERS AND PAY BILLS
Mr. Cameron moves to review orders and pay bills. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion.
The Board votes and the motion carries.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Cameron moves to enter Executive Session at 7:12 pm to discuss legal matters. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. Mr. Cameron moves to come out of Executive Session at 7:14 pm with no action taken. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bushway moves to adjourn at 7:15pm. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________ ______________________________
Terri Cameron, Selectboard Secretary Ron Bushway, Selectboard Chair
TOWN OF GRAND ISLE
SELECTBOARD
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
July 19, 2010
I. CALL TO ORDER
IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Bushway, Rod Cameron, AnnaMarie Demars, Ed Gelinas and Paul Rousseau
Selectboard Clerk – Terri Cameron
Town Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Vantine
Assistant Town Clerk/Treasurer – Melissa Boutin
Zoning Administrator – Linda Effel
Guest List –Merritt Vantine, Sherry McAllister, Meg Pond, Joanne Necrasen, Dan Cline
The Chair calls the meeting to order at 7 PM.
II. GUEST BUSINESS
MEG POND/GRAND ISLE COUNTY SERVICE-ENRICHED SENIOR HOUSING– Presents the outreach program to keep elders here when they can no longer take care of themselves. She is asking for input from the Board.
III. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES
MINUTES OF JUNE 7, 2010 – Mr. Cameron moves to review the minutes of June 21, 2010. Ms. Demars seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
Mr. Bushway moves to approve. Ms. Demars seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
SIGN LEARNING ADVENTURE LEASE FYI -10-11/Review new one – the matter is carried forward for the Boards consideration.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
SHERRY McALLISTER/FIREWORKS – Ms. McAllister shares her noise experience and concerns. She presents evidence. She advised of her complaints and gave suggestions which included notification in the Islander.
DOG KENNEL BUSINESS / DANNY CLINE – Mr. Cline is not in favor of having a dog kennel business next door to his property
SIGN CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NOTE FOR FIRE DEPT - Mr. Bushway moves to pay off the capital equipment note For the Rescue Boat in three payments instead of five as previously accepted by the voters in the amount of $22,536.48; due to the Town Report reflecting that payment by the auditors in 2010. Ms. Demars seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
SIGN TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE FYI 10/11- Mr. Cameron moves to approve the tax anticipation note for FY 10-11 for $500,00.00. Mr. Bushway seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
LETTER FROM JOHN BURKE AND JENN WOOD- Mr. Rousseau moves to abate the late fee and interest for late payment of taxes in the amount of $78.27. Ms. Demars seconds the motion. The Board votes with all members but Mr. Rousseau now voting “no” .
DRB OVERSIGHT / MERRIT VANTINE – Mr. Vantine requests that on behalf of the DRB that the Selectboard waive the fee of $210 due to an error by the Board. Mr. Rousseau moves to waive the fee. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
LIBRARY DAMAGE – the matter will be submitted to the insurance company.
VIII. REVIEW ORDERS AND PAY BILLS
Mr. Bushway moves to review orders and pay bills. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion.
The Board votes and the motion carries.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Bushway moves to go into Executive Session regarding legal matters at 8:27PM with Ms. Effel in attendance. Mr. Rousseau seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
Mr. Rousseau moves to come out of Executive session with no action taken at 8:45PM. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Rousseau moves to adjourn at 8:46pm. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________ ______________________________
Terri Cameron, Selectboard Secretary Ron Bushway, Selectboard Chair
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
June 21, 2010
I. CALL TO ORDER
IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Bushway, Rod Cameron, AnnaMarie Demars, Ed Gelinas and Paul Rousseau
Selectboard Clerk – Terri Cameron
Assistant Town Clerk/Treasurer – Melissa Boutin
Guest List – Sue Sauve, Merritt Vantine, Tom Jagielski, Sue Lawrence, Bill and Helen
Walsh, and Erica Brooke.
The Chair calls the meeting to order at 7 PM.
II. GUEST BUSINESS
ERICA BROOKE / PROPERTY ISSUES – Ms. Brooke talks to the board about Champlain Estates.
TOM JAGIELSKI / PROPERTY ISSUES – Mr. Jagielski talks to the board about zoning issues related to his neighborhood.
MERRITT VANTINE / PROPERTY ISSUES – Mr. Vantine asserts that the private roads at Champlain Estates be on the grand list.
III. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES
MINUTES OF JUNE 7, 2010 – Mr. Rousseau moves to approve the minutes of June 7, 2010 as corrected. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
FULL ENERGY AUDIT – the full audit was ordered.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
SHERIFF CONTRACT – the Board reviews. Mr. Rousseau moves to sign the contract. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
VIII. REVIEW ORDERS AND PAY BILLS
Mr. Bushway moves to review orders and pay bills. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion.
The Board votes and the motion carries.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Bushway moves to go into Executive Session regarding legal matters at 8:07PM. Mr. Rousseau seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
Mr. Rousseau comes out of Executive session with no action taken at 8:27PM. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Rousseau moves to adjourn at 8:30pm. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________ ______________________________
Terri Cameron, Selectboard Secretary Ron Bushway, Selectboard Chair
TOWN OF GRAND ISLE
SELECTBOARD
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
MAY 17, 2010
I. CALL TO ORDER
IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Bushway, Rod Cameron, AnnaMarie Demars, Ed Gelinas and Paul Rousseau
Selectboard Clerk – Terri Cameron
Town Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Vantine
Assistant Town Clerk/Treasurer – Melissa Boutin
Town Constable – Todd Boutin
Guest List – Chris Perkett, Denise Douglass, Elaine Chasse, Merritt Vantine
The Chair calls the meeting to order at 7 PM.
II. GUEST BUSINESS
ELAINE CHASSE – LEARNING ADVENTURE – Ms. Chasse discusses with the Board the Boards ideas regarding any changes and understandings regarding utilities payments.
She requested a copy of the energy audit of the building and the idea of taking over the upper level.
DENISE DOUGLASS/CHAMPLAIN ESTATE – Updates the Board regarding the deeds to the roads and the utilities.
CHRIS PERKETT – Presents himself and his petition to run as Grand Isle State’s Attorney and advised he believes the County deserves a full time attorney.
III. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES
MINUTES OF MAY 3, 2010 – Mr. Bushey moves to approve the minutes of May 3, 2010 as presented. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
AIR COMPRESSOR AND ROLLER BIDS – The Board reviews the two bids. Mr. Rousseau moves to accept the bids. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
ROAD WIDENING/CEMETARY/MERRITT VANTINE – Mr. Vantine talks to the Board regarding widening the road and how trucking will be billed.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
TOWN CONSTABLE/TODD BOUTIN – discusses a letter from Ann Ryder regarding a dog attack issue. Mr. Boutin will remind the owner of his responsibility to maintain control of the animals or be fined.
Mr. Bushway moves to authorize the Town Attorney, on behalf of the Selectboard, to provide the statutory notice of intent to survey and statutory notice of completion of survey to required persons. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
VIII. REVIEW ORDERS AND PAY BILLS
Mr. Cameron moves to review orders and pay bills. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion.
The Board votes and the motion carries.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Rousseau moves to adjourn at 8:25pm. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________ ______________________________
Terri Cameron, Selectboard Secretary Ron Bushway, Selectboard Chair
MAY 3, 2010
I. CALL TO ORDER
IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Bushway, Rod Cameron, AnnaMarie Demars and Paul Rousseau
Selectboard Clerk – Cheryl Vantine
Zoning Administrator – Linda Effel
Guest List – Tim Ashe, Denise Douglass - CERC, Robin Way, Meg Pond, Shevonne
Travers
The Chair calls the meeting to order at 7 PM.
II. GUEST BUSINESS
Tim Ashe of Cathedral Square was joined by Robin Way of CiDER and Meg Pond to provide a final report to the Selectboard and community members about the results of the VCDP Planning Grant. Tim thanked Anna Marie DeMars and Cheryl Vantine and presented the purpose of the planning grant which was a realistic attempt to solve the problem of not enough options for seniors to remain in Grand Isle with a housing/nursing facility. Tim and Meg discussed the various models considered in the final report, and described the ongoing community efforts to build support for a housing solution. Robin discussed what he is seeing everyday in the community as the county ages, and spoke to the importance of the planning grant for springboarding the effort to meet the community need. Tim explained that endowed funds would be critical to the project to cushion against any contingencies given the rural nature of the county. Meg Pond thanked the Selectboard for supporting the Service Enriched Planning Grant.
Shevonne Travers, Chairperson for the Recreation Department, communicated to the SelectBoard that the Recreation Department is releasing the use of the Annex. Shevonne
wondered if Marycrest Beach could be improved with buoys and lifeguards. The Board
was concerned about liability issues.
III. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES
MINUTES OF APRIL 19, 2010 – Mr. Rousseau moves to approve the minutes of April 19, 2010 as presented. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
CHAMPLAIN ESTATES – Denise Douglass discussed more concerns about CERC.
CERC is registered with the State of Vermont. A discussion took place about her concerns. Anna Marie DeMars will call VLCT to get an opinion.
Paving Bids – Pike Industries was the low bid for recoating a portion of East Shore North and Simms Point Road. Rod Cameron made a motion to have Pike Industries resurface East Shore North and Simms Point Road for a total $128,867.58. Paul Rousseau seconded. Voice vote approved.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
Rod Cameron made a motion to resurvey Town Highway #8 Simms Point Road, near the Sylvestor’s property as required. Paul Rousseau seconded. Voice vote approved.
Ron Bushway made a motion to sell the Air Compressor and roller to the highest bidder and the sale will be posted in three places, the bids will be due by May 17th. Rod Cameron seconded. Voice vote approved.
Ron Bushway then made a motion to abate the penalty and interest for the Pelkey’s
Parcel #050288.2 in the amount of $202.37 due to a lawyer’s error at their closing.
Paul Rousseau seconded. Voice vote approved.
VIII. REVIEW ORDERS AND PAY BILLS
Mr. Cameron moves to review orders and pay bills. Mr. Rousseau seconds the motion.
The Board votes and the motion carries.
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Bushway moves to go into Executive Session at 8:27 pm to discuss legal matters. Mr. Rousseau seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
Mr. Rousseau moves to come out of Executive Session at 8:41 pm with no action taken. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Rousseau moves to adjourn at 8:45pm. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________ ______________________________
Cheryl Vantine, Selectboard Secretary Ron Bushway, Selectboard Chair
TOWN OF GRAND ISLE
SELECTBOARD
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
APRIL 19, 2010
I. CALL TO ORDER
IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Bushway, Rod Cameron, AnnaMarie Demars, Paul Rousseau and Ed Gelinas
Selectboard Clerk – Terri Cameron
Zoning Administrator – Linda Effel
Assistant Town Clerk / Treasurer – Melissa Boutin
Guest List – see attached list.
The Chair calls the meeting to order at 7 PM.
II. GUEST BUSINESS
CHAMPLAIN ESTATES – Residents of that area are present to talk about their concerns about a letter from Champlain Estates Road Company telling residents they are to be charged for road maintenance. A discussion took place about concerns.
III. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES
MINUTES OF APRIL 5, 2010 – Mr. Gelinas moves to approve the minutes of April 5, 2010 with corrections. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
LEARNING ADVENTURE LEASE - Mr. Rousseau moves to table the matter until the Learning Adventure owner is present. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
CURB CUT ALTERATION APPLICATION / PARIZO – Mr. Rousseau moves to approve the application for a curb cut widening with conditions as specified for Parizo Lane. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
VIII. REVIEW ORDERS AND PAY BILLS
Mr. Rousseau moves to review orders and pay bills. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Rousseau moves to go into Executive Session at 8:09 pm to discuss legal matters. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
Mr. Rousseau moves to come out of Executive Session at 8:35 pm with no action taken. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Rousseau moves to adjourn at 8:36 pm. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________ ______________________________
Terri S. Cameron, Selectboard Secretary Ron Bushway, Selectboard Chair
TOWN OF GRAND ISLE
SELECTBOARD
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
APRIL 5, 2010
I. CALL TO ORDER
IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Bushway, Rod Cameron, AnnaMarie Demars, Paul Rousseau and Ed Gelinas
Selectboard Clerk – Terri Cameron
Zoning Administrator – Linda Effel
Assistant Town Clerk / Treasurer – Melissa Boutin
Town Constable – Todd Boutin
The Chair calls the meeting to order at 7 PM.
II. GUEST BUSINESS
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR – Ms. Effel discusses the option to no longer waive or refund fees for applications. The board discusses this option and declines change at this time. Ms. Effel also informs the board of plans to initiate change to state delineation of counties and related courts. The board discusses the implications of this initiative and will consider informing representatives of their stand as Grand Isle representatives.
III. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES
MINUTES OF March 15, 2010 – Mr. Cameron moves to approve the minutes of March 15, 2010 with corrections. Mr. Rousseau seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
ANIMAL CONTROL - Mr. Bushway moves to sign the warrant authorizing Todd Boutin as Animal Control Officer for the Town of Grand Isle. Mr. Rousseau seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
Mr. Bushway moves to appoint Everett Dubuque as the Assistant Animal Control Officer. Mr. Rousseau seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
LEARNING ADVENTURE LEASE – The matter is tabled for research. Mr. Gelinas will research division of utilities.
LAWN CARE BID – the Board discusses the bid announcement for the Islander for lawn care. Gene McAllister’s bid for $4,000.00 was accepted by the Board by consensus.
CURB CUT ALTERATION APPLICATION / PARIZO – Mr. Rousseau moves to approve the application for a curb cut widening with conditions as specified for Parizo Lane. Mr. Rousseau withdraws the motion after discussion and the matter is tabled until
further clarification.
APPLICATION REFUND / WALL – the matter is tabled for DRB consideration.
INFORMATIONAL MEETING STRUCTURE – Mr. Rousseau drafted a policy to conduct their business at 6pm. The VLCT indicated an approval of this decision. Mr. Rousseau moved to adopt the policy which would include the warning notification next year. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
Mr. Cameron moves to adopt a Town Surplus property policy with a $100 limit on town property that can be sold without going out to bid. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
VIII. REVIEW ORDERS AND PAY BILLS
Mr. Rousseau moves to review orders and pay bills. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Rousseau moves to go into Executive Session at 8:09 pm to discuss legal matters. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
Mr. Rousseau moves to come out of Executive Session at 8:17 pm with no action taken. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Rousseau moves to adjourn at 8:18 pm. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________ ______________________________
Terri S. Cameron, Selectboard Secretary Ron Bushway, Selectboard
TOWN OF GRAND ISLE
SELECTBOARD
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
March 15, 2010
I. CALL TO ORDER
IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Bushway, Rod Cameron, AnnaMarie Demars, Paul Rousseau and Ed Gelinas
Selectboard Clerk – Terri Cameron
Town Clerk/Treasurer – Cheryl Vantine
Assistant Town Clerk / Treasurer – Melissa Boutin
Others in attendance – Merritt Vantine and Todd Boutin
The Chair calls the meeting to order at 7 PM.
II. OATHES OF OFFICE
CHAIR NOMINATION – Mr. Cameron moves to elect Ron Bushway for Chair. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The board votes and the motion carries.
VICE-CHAIR – Mr. Cameron moves to elect Paul Rousseau for Vice Chair. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The board votes and the motion carries.
III. GUEST BUSINESS
EXCESS EQUIPMENT – Mr. Vantine asks about purchasing a compressor and other town property. The Board discusses bids and other options.
IV. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 15, 2010 – Mr Cameron moves to approve the minutes of February 15, 2010. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
V. APPOINT NECESSARY OFFICERS
FENCE VIEWERS – the board will entertain this item at a later date.
TREE WARDEN – Mr. Cameron moves to appoint Bill Baron as Tree Warden for the Town of Grand Isle. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR –Mr. Cameron moves to appoint Ron Bushway as EMD for the Town of Grand Isle until further notice. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
TOWN SERVICE OFFICER– Mr. Cameron moves to appoint Mr. Bushway as the Town Service Officer for the Town of Grand Isle. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS – Mr. Bushway moves to appoint Mr. Gelinas. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. Mr. Cameron moves to appoint David Leslie as representative for the Planning Commission . Ms. Demars seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS – Mr. Bushway moves to appoint David Borthwick-Leslie to the TAC for the Town of Grand Isle. Ms. Demars seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
LAWN CARE BID – the Board discusses the bid announcement for the Islander for lawn care. The matter is carried forward.
CURB CUT APPLICATION – Mr. Cameron moves to approve the application for Roland and Sheila Benoit at 129 West Shore Rd. in Grand Isle. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion . The Board votes and the motion carries.
INFORMATIONAL MEETING STRUCTURE – Mr. Rousseau suggests the Selectboard consider investigating changing the time of the Town Meeting for the Selectboard portion of the meeting to 6:00 to improve the efficiency of the yearly meeting.
VIII. REVIEW ORDERS AND PAY BILLS
Mr. Bushway moves to review orders and pay bills. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Rousseau moves to go into Executive Session at 7:36 pm to discuss legal matters. Ms. Demars seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
Mr. Cameron moves to come out of Executive Session at 8:25 pm with no action taken. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Rousseau moves to adjourn at 8:26 pm. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________ ______________________________
Terri S. Cameron, Selectboard Secretary Ron Bushway, Selectboard Chair
TOWN OF GRAND ISLE SELECTBOARD MINUTES OF THE MEETING February 15, 2010 I. CALL TO ORDER IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Bushway, AnnaMarie Demars, Paul Rousseau, Ed Gelinas and Rod Cameron. Assistant Town Clerk / Treasurer – Melissa Boutin Paul Rousseau called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm. Ron Bushway and Rod Cameron joined the meeting at 7:10. II. REVIEW & APPROVE MINUTES MINUTES OF February 1, 2010 – Mr. Gelinas moves to approve the minutes of February 1, 2010. Ms. DeMars seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. III. GUESTS Herb Durfee, Chair of School Board, Peg and Jim Burbo, and Bob Thompson The School Board has in the face of financial instability written a letter to North Hero and South Hero about the potential for Grand Isle to join the analysis about consolidation. The School Board requests that the Selectboard signs the letter to show solidarity. After discussion, Paul Rousseau made a suggestion to amend some language and Herb Durfee agreed. Rod Cameron made a motion to sign the letter after it is amended and Ed Gelinas seconded. Voice vote approved. Ron Bushway stated that he is very disappointed with the NECAP results. Ed Gelinas inquired if the teachers would be tested with Regionals. Herb Durfee stated that testing the Teachers has been discussed. The teacher’s contract is being negotiated. The Principals’ salary is frozen. IV. OLD BUSINESS The Chair and Rod Cameron met with Sylvester’s and the Town Attorney was present along with Joe Bauer. The Town listened to Sylvester’s options, the town attorney will be guiding the Board in the future. IV. NEW BUSINESS Ed Gelinas stated that Henry Richardson would like to donate his roads to the Town so that he is not taxed for it. Ron Bushway explained that Henry Richardson is thinking about filing a quit claim deed on Town Roads that he owns. The new Planning Commission Chairman is Tom McGregor. Paul Rousseau made a motion to appoint Tom McGregor the Acting Zoning Administrator until December 31, 2010. Rod Cameron seconded. Voice vote approved. Anna DeMars questioned if Northwest Solid Waste District was going to supply something to put fluorescent light bulbs in. Joe Longo was wondering about when the milk jugs would be transported. Ron Bushway said it may take 8 months to get a full load. V. REVIEW ORDERS AND PAY BILLS Mr. Bushway moved to review orders and pay bills. Rod Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Cameron moves to go into Executive Session at 7:50PM. Paul Rousseau seconded. Voice vote approved. The board came out of executive session at 8:20 and no action was taken. VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Rousseau moves to adjourn at 8:20 pm. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________ ______________________________ Cheryl Vantine, Substitute Secretary Ron Bushway, Selectboard Chair
TOWN OF GRAND ISLE SELECTBOARD MINUTES OF THE MEETING February 1, 2010 I. CALL TO ORDER IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Bushway, AnnaMarie Demars, Paul Rousseau, Ed Gelinas and Rod Cameron. Assistant Town Clerk / Treasurer – Melissa Boutin Selectboard Clerk – Terri Cameron Other Town Officials and guests – Barclay Morris, Phil Horican and David Borthwick-Leslie. The Chair calls the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. II. REVIEW & APPROVE MINUTES MINUTES OF JANUARY 18, 2010 – Mr. Cameron moves to approve the minutes of January 18, 2009. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. BY-LAW ZONING BYLAWS PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES OF JANUARY 18, 2010 – Mr. Cameron moves to approve the public hearing minutes of January 18, 2010. Mr. Rousseau seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. III. OLD BUSINESS III. GUESTS PHIL HORICAN / REQUEST FOR WAIVER ON ZONING FEE – After an explanation of circumstances of his mylar going past the deadline, Mr. Horican requests a second fee be waived. Mr. Cameron moves to waive the second fee. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. MORRIS AND DAVID BORTHWICK-LESLIE / NRPC REPORT – The representatives NRPC report that there will be grant money for energy audits for town buildings. IV. NEW BUSINESS LIQUOR LICENSE / GRAND ISLE LAKE HOUSE – Henry Richardson has a question about road frontage. INCIDENT AT THE TRANSFER STATION – report of shots fired in that vicinity. V. REVIEW ORDERS AND PAY BILLS Mr. Cameron moves to review orders and pay bills. Mr. Rousseau seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Cameron moves to go into Executive Session at 7:55pm to discuss legal matters. Mr. Rousseau seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. Mr. Rousseau moves to come out of Executive Session at 8:06pm. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. Mr. Cameron moves to commence foreclosure on the Patry properties on Pent Road and Sturgeon Road to recover fines and interest. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. Mr. Rousseau moves to authorize, in the matter of Toor verses the Town of Grand Isle the Town Attorney to defend the DRB decision in Environmental Court and to proceed with an enforcement action in parallel with defending the DRB decision. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Rousseau moves to adjourn at 8:10 pm. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________ ______________________________ Terri Cameron, Selectboard Secretary Ron Bushway, Selectboard Chair
TOWN OF GRAND ISLE SELECTBOARD MINUTES OF THE MEETING January 18, 2010 I. CALL TO ORDER IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Bushway, AnnaMarie Demars, Paul Rousseau, Ed Gelinas and Rod Cameron. Town Clerk / Treasurer – Cheryl Titus-Vantine Assistant Town Clerk / Treasurer – Melissa Boutin Other Town Officials – Bob Thompson The Chair calls the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. II. REVIEW & APPROVE MINUTES MINUTES OF DECEMBER 1, 2009 – Mr. Rousseau moves to approve the minutes of December 1, 2009 with corrections. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. III. OLD BUSINESS Tina Nichols funeral expenses – The board collectively agrees to follow the direction of town attorneys. MAINTAINANCE BUDGET – The mold issue at the firehouse and threshold at the town Library are issues for which there is no money in the budget. Mr. Bushway advises that the furnaces have been serviced. IV. NEW BUSINESS LIQUOR LICENSES / A & B AND LADD’S LANDING – Mr. Bushway moves to approve the Licenses for A & B and Ladd’s Landing. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. APPOINTMENTS – Ms. Demars moves to appoint John Balkunas as the alternate DRB member for one year. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. APPROVAL OF TOWN MEETING WARNING – Mr. Cameron moves to accept and approve the warning as written. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. V. REVIEW ORDERS AND PAY BILLS Mr. Bushway moves to review orders and pay bills. Ms. Demars seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Mr. Cameron moves to go into Executive Session to discuss legal matters at 7:35 pm. Mr. Rousseau seconds the motion. The board votes and the motion carries. Mr. Rousseau moves to come out of Executive Session at 7: 45. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The board votes and the motion carries. VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Rousseau moves to adjourn at 7:46 pm. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________ ______________________________ Terri Cameron, Selectboard Secretary Ron Bushway, Selectboard Chair