2009 Selectboard Meeting Archive
TOWN OF GRAND ISLE
SELECTBOARD
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
December 21, 2009
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
Selectboard Secretary Terri Cameron
The Chair calls the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
II. REVIEW & APPROVE MINUTES
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 7, 2009 Mr. Cameron moves to approve the minutes of December 7, 2009. Mr. Rousseau seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 2, 2009 Mr. Rousseau moves to approve the minutes of November 2, 2009 with corrections. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
III. OLD BUSINESS
TOWN LIABILITY - Tina Nichols funeral expenses Ms. Demars discusses her findings from the Vermont League of Cities and Towns. It appears that the Towns obligation is limited via statute. Since the Town was not involved in making funeral arrangements then the obligation is limited. The Town attorney will be consulted.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING DATE The board sets the public hearing date for proposed subdivision by-law
REVIEW SHERRIF DEPARTMENT BUDGET The Board reviews the budget and proposes a marginal increase in man hours.
REVIEW OF TOWN MEETING WARNING The Board reviews the warning.
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.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Cameron moves to adjourn at 7:58 pm. Mr. Rousseau 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
November 16, 2009
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
The Chair calls the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
II. REVIEW & APPROVE MINUTES
MINUTES OF October 19, 2009 Mr. Rousseau moves to approve the minutes of October 19, 2009. Ms. Demars seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. November 2 minutes were tabled.
III. OLD BUSINESS
Tina Nichols funeral report - Ms. DeMars called Minor Funeral Home and the State Welfare Department should present a form letter saying if Tina is eligible for assistance. The State should reimburse the Town $250.00. Ms. DeMars will call the State to follow up. The matter is tabled.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
Letter from the School Board requesting the Town to plow the School parking lot with the one ton truck. The Town doesnt have enough personnel to maintain the Town roads and the School parking lot in a timely manner.
FY 2010 BUDGET Revenues were reviewed and approved. Town Office Expenses,
Town Clerk Expenses, Election Expenses, Planning Commission Expenses, DRB Expenses, Solid Waste Expenses, County Taxes, Insurance Expenses and the Library
Expenses were all approved.
V. 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.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Rousseau moves to adjourn at 8:00 pm. Mr. Bushway 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
October 5, 2009
I. CALL TO ORDER
IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Bushway, Rod Cameron, AnnaMarie Demars, Paul Rousseau, and Ed Gelinas
Town Clerk / Treasurer Cheryl Titus-Vantine
Others in attendance - Bob Thompson
The Chair calls the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. REVIEW & APPROVE MINUTES
MINUTES OF AUGUST 17, 2009 Mr. Cameron moves to approve the minutes of September 21, 2009 with amendments. Ms. Demars seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
III. OLD BUSINESS
DOLLARS SPENT ON ADAMS LANDING ROAD The Boards decision is the same as last meeting.
LABOUNTY REFUND REQUEST the matter is moved forward.
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT Mr. Cameron moves to authorize Mr. Bushway to sign the letter agreeing to further cooperation with North and South Hero. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
LANDFILL/BALING PLASTIC JUGS The Board discusses options to take care of recycling and market prices. The Board reaches consensus on the matter.
SIGNATURE / SENIOR HOUSING STUDY RESOLUTION the matter is carried forward.
SCHOOL PARKING LOT PLOW REQUEST Mr. Gelinas advises that the school is concerned that snow will fly before they complete a bid process. The board suggests that they begin the bidding process to plow the parking lot.
III. REVIEW ORDERS AND PAY BILLS
Mr. Cameron moves to review orders and pay bills. Mr. Bushway seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Cameron moves to adjourn at 7:45 pm. Mr. Rousseau 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
September 21, 2009
I. CALL TO ORDER
IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Bushway, Rod Cameron, AnnaMarie Demars, Paul Rousseau, and Ed Gelinas
Town Clerk / Treasurer Cheryl Titus-Vantine
Others in attendance - Bob Thompson and Bret Sylvester
The Chair calls the meeting to order at 6:45 PM.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. REVIEW & APPROVE MINUTES
MINUTES OF AUGUST 17, 2009 Ms. Demars moves to approve the minutes of August 17, 2009 with corrections. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
II . NEW BUSINESS
BRET SYLVESTER Mr. Sylvester requests an update on the resolution of the road issue. He also informed the board of vandalism in that area and his concerns of security.
FREE METAL DUMP DAY REQUEST Ms. Demars advises that there has been a request for this service. Ms. Demars will pass along information that Grand Isle does not have one planned but
SURVEY Mr. Rousseau moves to have Simms Pt. Road surveyed. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board and the motion carries.
REGIONAL ENERGY COMMITTEE Mr. Rousseau moves to table the matter of Energy Committee with Northwest Regional Planning Commission. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. Ms. Demars votes no.
OCTOBER 1, 2009 TOWN FAIR
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT Mr. Bushway presents a letter inviting the Board to attend a cooperative meeting with North and South Hero.
CENSUS The Board agrees to have Linda Effel address the matter of a housing Census.
CURB CUTS - Mr. Cameron moves to approve the curb cut applications for 109 Adams School Road - Tricia Labuda / Roland Turnbough with conditions indicated on the back. Mr. Cameron clarifies 2 curb cuts three lots. Ms. Demars seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
Mr. Cameron moves to approve the curb cut for Lucy Benoit at 129 West Shore Road with conditions specified on the application. Mr. Rousseau seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
REFUND REQUEST an application fee will be reviewed by Linda Effel and taken up with the Board at a later date.
III. REVIEW ORDERS AND PAY BILLS
Mr. Rousseau moves to review orders and pay bills. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Mr. Rousseau moves to go into Executive Session. Mr. Gelinas seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries. The time is 7:40 pm. Mr. Rousseau moves to come out of executive session at with the decision to have the attorney inform parties of one two legal matters. The first: no action taken. The second: the Board instructs the chair to notify the town attorney of the boards decision. Mr. Cameron seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Cameron moves to adjourn at 8:20 pm. Mr. Rousseau seconds the motion. The Board votes and the motion carries.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________ ______________________________
Terri Cameron, Selectboard Secretary Ron Bushway, Selectboard Chair
Grand Isle Selectboard Minutes