Approved

Middlesex Selectboard
Minutes of 1/10/2006

Present: Walter Kelley, June Lakin, Peter Hood, Mary Alexander, Cindy Carlson
Gary Lamell, Abe Lewis, Thea Schwartz

Called to order at 6:35 pm.

Correspondence

VLCT News

VLCT & Regional Planning Commissions Planning & Zoning Series #2

VLCT notice of Health Trust Policy Concerning Health insurance Coverage for Municipal Retirees

The Seedling Newsletter

VLCT – Life After ‘You’re Hired” seminar

VLCT Weekly Legislative Report

U-32 notice of meeting 1/4/2006 regarding FY2007 Budget

Letter from Everett A. Kidder, Worcester Fire Department, requesting use of the extra engine to use as a pumper truck until they can replace theirs.

State of Vermont Department of Taxes Notice of Equalized Education Property Value is at 96.13%

VLCT Legislative Priorities

Health Officer Environmental Health Newsletter

Offer for Quinlan Publishing Group for Grants for Cities and Towns subscription

Superior Court of Vermont Washington County proposed budget for fiscal year 2006-2007

Motion: Mary Alexander moves approval of December 20,2005 minutes. Walter seconds, motion carries.

Motion:  Mary Alexander moves approval of the renewal note from Chittenden Bank in the amount of $15,826 for the grader and in the amount of $12,200 for the backhoe. Walter seconds.

After discussion, the Board questions the balance of the grader note. June will verify the amount before the next board meeting. Motion withdrawn.

Gary Lamell, Road Commissioner
Motion: Mary Alexander moves approval of the Certificate of Highway Mileage as proposed by Gary. Walter seconds, motion carries.

The highway department can use the old fire truck as a chloride truck with minimal repairs. Gary will contact the town of Worcester to see if they still want to lease the truck until their engine is replaced.  If Worcester leases the vehicle, it will be their responsibility to maintain insurance and make any necessary repairs to the vehicle. 

There have been some engine problems with the one-ton truck, which have all been covered under the warranty. 

Gary has obtained an estimate on paving; the rate has increased by $31,000 per mile over last year’s cost. 

Other Business
The proposed 2006-2007 budget, which has been presented by each department, was reviewed. There is not a proposed school budget yet. There is the possibility that the school may have to hire a full time nurse, which is under discussion along with busing issues. The school is expecting an increase in the 4-6% range. 

The grant received by the fire department for the purchase of equipment has an expiration date of 12/31/06. Invoices need to be submitted for reimbursement. 

The town has received a copy of letter from State of Vermont Department of Housing and Community Affairs to James Colby concerning the Middlesex interchange and the “Design Guidelines”

The Board discusses development of a town policy to handle non-sufficient funds notice on any checks received. It is decided that a letter will be sent immediately to the issuer and to return their check to them.  There will be further discussion when the tax bills are generated to determine if a notice should be included regarding NSF checks with the invoices. 

Central VT Chamber of Commerce agenda for 1/10/06.

Copies of maps of the town’s roads from AOT were reviewed that dated back to 1962. Copies of the maps will be given to Glenn Howland for his review. 

Meeting adjourns at 9:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted,



Cindy Carlson
Executive Assistant to
The Middlesex Select Board