Approved

Minutes of Middlesex Select Board
Meeting May 22, 2007

Present: Walter Kelley, Bill Callnan, Cindy Carlson, Mary Alexander, Mary Just Skinner, Doug Lombard, Karen Greenwood, Dexter Lafavor, Liz Fortman, Mark Tillinghast, Doug Hanson, Peter Hood, John Rahill, Kate Scott, Zachary Tillinghast, Jason Merrill, Jeremy Loff, Emily Smith, Libby Towne, Kate Piernan

Meeting called to order at: 6:30 pm.

Other Business
Motion: Bill moves to approve the Town Highway permit from Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc. to construct a 7200 volt electric distribution line on French Road, Gary has approved. Walter seconds, motion carries.

Motion: Bill moves to approve a note in the amount of $68,000 for a period of 5 years with Chittenden Bank for the purchase of a town grader. Walter Seconds, motion carries.

Motion: Walter moves to approve the overweight permits: Hutch Crane and Pump Rental Corp., Gregory A. Bartlett, Gene Armstrong, Randy Abair, Lepage Gravel Pit, Ray Hickory Jr., Excavating, Donald Lavalley, Romaro 2000 LTD, Grandfield Masonry, Michael Whitter with the contingency that Whittier will submit a current certificate. Bill seconds, motion carries.

Survey from US Department of homeland Security, John Lincoln will be asked to complete the survey.

Motion: Bill moves approval of the minutes of 5/8/07. Walter seconds, motion carries.

The Board discusses enforcement of the junk ordinance. It was decided to pick one property owner and follow the process through instead of pursuing several property owners at once. 

Town Feasibility Study – The Board would like to present a bond proposal for a new fire station at the 2008 Town Meeting. The Board feels a new fire station is a priority and would like to work in conjunction with the Fire Department on the project. Focus should be spent on scenario #3 as outlined in the Town Facility report, keeping in mind that construction costs have increased since the study was completed. The Board wants to have a reasonable proposal to submit to the voters and does not recommend a combination building for both town offices and the Fire Department. 

The Fire Department presented a list of what they feel is needed with the idea that the building should meet future needs as the town grows.  They would like a 2 level building with a small kitchen and meeting space which could be rented out for meetings or functions. They would like a 10,000 square foot building; however, they realize that the project is only in its early stages and that this is “their wish list” only. The Board states they want the maximum use of the facilities at an affordable price. 

A combination building would not work at the property currently owned by the town due to a limitation of waste water capacity. The current town hall parking lot is sitting on gravel and is the only spot a septic system large enough to accommodate a multi-functional building could be placed. The neighbors have concerns about the possibility of being able to drill a well if a large septic system is put in the parking lot. If a multi-functional building was to be constructed new property would need to be purchased which would greatly increase the cost of the building. The Board wants to have a plan which everyone can accept for use of this property and feels costs have to be considered in this project. The Fire Department will come up with alternate options for their needs.

A proposed RFP was reviewed and discussed. It is John Rahill’s recommendation to involve all parties that are interested in the project. This project has to take into consideration not only the fire station, but renovations to the existing town municipal office building and minor renovations to the Rumney gymnasium to accommodate an annual town meeting. The Fire Department was asked if members would be able to
assist in the construction of a building? There are a lot of skilled people in town who have talent to assist in the general construction.  The Board will look at this as part of the project. 

An ad will be placed in the paper with an RFP.

Correspondence
Invitation from Central VT Medical Center to tour the new areas of the medical center

Thank you note from June Lakin

Notice of Gifford Medical Center’s Last Mile motorcycle ride on August 25, 2007.

From Watershed to Well RCAP Solutions newsletter

Notice from VT Department of Health of a Community Presentation on Emergency Preparedness, May 21, 2007.

Notice from VT Emergency Management concerning FEMA funds and Homeland Security funds to help update Rapid Response Plans and Emergency Operations Plans.

Invitation to join NASASP Associate Membership

Copy of Entry of Appearance concerning White Out, LLC

VLCT notice of GovOffice Web Solutions

VLCT Weekly Legislative Report

Letter from Timberline Events concerning the Green Mountain Relay

VLCT News

Notice of VLCT change in staffing

The financial report was reviewed and discussed.

Meeting adjourns at 9:10 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Cindy Carlson
Assistant to the Select Board