North Hero Selectboard 2007 Archive of Minutes

TOWN OF NORTH HERO, VEMONT
ARCHIVE OF
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES
2007

Unapproved
North Hero Selectboard Meeting
Monday, May 07, 2007
at North Hero School.... 7:00 P.M.

In Attendance: Selectboard: Joe Poquette, Jeff Potvin, Jim Martin,
Walter Page and Marie Kilbride
Secretary: Jo-Ann Tier
Public Works: Kevin Daignault
Guest: Bob Ayers — Library Board
Chip Porter — Recreation Board
Eileen Mitchell, Paula Knight, Karl
Raacke, Tracy/Jim Grioux, Jack Miller,
Mary Jo Graziano and Mary Jane
Healey
MEETING CALLED OR ORDER
Meeting was called to order by Chair, Joe Poquette at 7:01 P.M.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR APRIL 16, 2007
It was discovered that the minutes for April 16, 2007 were placed in the Select board mailboxes in the Town Clerk’s Office and not all the minutes were picked-up.
Decision by the Board was as follows —
• Board minutes are to be mailed to the homes of the
following Selectboard due to work schedules: Joe Poquette, Jeff Potvin, Marie Kilbnde, and Jim Martin.
• Minutes for Walter Page are to be delivered to his mailbox at the Town Clerk’s Office.
• Minutes for the April 16, 2007 meeting are to be collected, if left in the mailboxes. and re-distributed.
The minutes for April 16, 2007 are tabled until the May 21, 2007 for adoption.

May 07, 2007

RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AN]) PUBLIC COMMENTS

Robert Ayers — Chair, Board of Library Trustees

$1,000.00 Grant

$1,000.00 Grant for The North Hero Public Library has been written, for the Vermont Public Library Foundation, for materials and equipment/software to keep the new computers locked so that people cannot go in and change things on the hard drives also for cost of the service computer person to come in and clean-up and add software.

If deadline is met — library is assured that they will get this Grant. This paperwork needs to be signed by the Chair of the Library Trustee and Chair of the Selectboard

Jeff Potvin made a motion that Chair, Joe Poquette sign this application.. this motion being seconded by Jim Martin. hearing no further discussion... this motion was carried 5-0.

Robert Ayer was requested to have a copy of said Grant with signatures = given to the Select Board Secretary to become part of the minutes for this meeting.

• Clarify and/or Confirm who is responsible for what

Roof problems/ back door problems/fluorescent bulb (s) need replacement/fixtures, etc. =clarification needed as to who is contacted.

Public works shared that when phoned they have been to the area to change bulbs.

It was pointed out by the Selectboard that the Library Trustees assume the responsibility for personnel, materials and cleaning of the building.

• Parking lot extended south

Trustees would like the parking lot extended south - headed toward Station Road within a couple of feet of the Town property - because of the demand in the summer time being intense and with the summer people parking on the leach field. Library being upgrade for the high speed internet wifi result in an increase library usage in the summer.

May 07, 2007

It was agreed that the Town equipment could proceed 20 feet longer and with the width of the parking lot. It was suggested to Mr. Ayer, in the future, to have this type of item be a part of the yearly budget proposal for the library.

• Roof Needs Attention

Mr. Ayer said if one was to drive by the library - it is noticeable that the slate roof needs attention — Question: can this be looked at this summer?

Mr. Ayer was advised to call Turnbaugh Roofing (Grand Isle) to see what this concern would entail.

Mr. Ayer indicated that he would be back in touch with the Selectboard once Mr. Turnbangh give an estimate for what should be done.

• Main Entry to the Library

Prior to January 2008 the Library Trustees will be submitting, for budget purposes, their concern for the main entry door as it is not energy efficient — wind whipping right through - door/casing should be replaced for more efficiency.

It was noted by the Seleetboard that the Town budgeted for the library maintenance/repairs in the amount of: $3,000.00.

Note: attached to minutes — Grant Application by the Board of Library Trustees received by Bob Ayers, May 09, 2007.

Chip Porter — representing the Recreation Committee

• Vifiage Players Request

It has been approved by the Recreation Committee to Be forwarded to the Selectboard.

They, Recreation Committee, did not approve anything to do with the amplification equipment

The Recreation Committee feels this could be a “public issue” and that the Selectboard needs to be involved with the decision.

The Recreation Committee has had no problem with the past history with th.e Village Players.. with their hours, and history of what they do.

The Recreation has approved and asked if anyone on the Board had questions of concerns?

May 07, 2007

Question was asked... do you anticipate more amplification now than in the past?

Ans... not significant with the hours given .. it should not create a problem.

Chip Porter was thanked by the Board for updating them on the approval by the Recreation Board.

TOWN CLERK

.Trial Balance Report

Walter explained the $35,000.00 (miscellaneous) figure which represents rebates to property owners following the Board of Civil Authority determination and also that the tiling of 411, with the State, has caused our payment on school taxes to decline by $50.000.00.

PUBLIC WORKS

It was noted that damage done during the “high water” resulted in $ worth of damage.... — Kevin was told to go ahead and to do what had to be done.

HIGH WATER

Kevin reported loads (32 needed) along Pelots Point Road between O’Neil’s property up to the Dick Rose property and from the Vance Martin’s property up to the A. Williams property. The hope being it will hold for awhile.

DITCHING

Has been taking place on Sunset View with the cutting of a ditch to relieve some water and the replacements of two (2) culverts are needed, also. The cutting of a hole (hopefully it can be done) in another section down near the first two trailers to relieve that one (1) pond near the field. It should be OK until graded and some stone is put on it.

SANDBLASTING

Sandblasting of the big truck is needed. It is bad and very much in need of being done.

MOWING

Mowing to be started tomorrow, May 08, 2007.... Cemeteries, library,

Camp Ingalls and everything that the Public Works have to mow.

Kevin shared that he sees no problem with he and Robin doing the

1S.

May 07, 2007

It was noted that originally it was an in-expensive way to have the Correctional Institution involve, however, problems did occur that “care” was not being shown along with no vested interest.

Hookenspoon

A short discussion with a direction that grass cutting will continue by the Town.

Clarification

Walter shared that a question has been lingering for a long time.. Three (3) full time employees = Water Operator and two (2) Public Works employees. What is needed to be done? And etc. etc. This has never been resolved... .and/or resolutions with the said responsibilities... The recommendation was made that the Chair of the Board of Select and the Water Board sit down with the (3) employees and have a discussion about:

• Who is doing what?

• Who helps?

• Who helps under what conditions?

• Etc., Etc.

Kevin explained in the past Wednesday and Thursdays he did water.

If tape and/or a push needed to be done or if a service connection

(new) was received..., by Thursday Kevin would have it in the ground.

Joe Poquette explained we have “pieces of a puzzle” which are not all put together.

Joe exp)ained that the Water Board has discussed the “turn on” of water this Spring (with problems) as was the case last year, etc. and to have more unity was expressed by Chair Joe Poqeutte Joe Poquette did explain when SOS was involved — nothing was received out in the field and with a third employee we are getting something out in the field.

It was agreed that the Chair of the Board of Select and the Chair of the Water Board with the three (3) town employees would sit down and have a discussion. Future Agenda Item

Update on letter from Dick Rose — dated: April 05, 2007

It was questioned about the rock along and in front of the Rose property. Kevin reported that the raking has been done by Public Works. and that the Public Works was complimented on how good it looks by a member of the Rose family.

May 07, 2007

Culverts

Yet to be ordered. Kevin trying to figure out how many 15 inch culverts are needed.

Kevin would like to start ditching Bridge Road and Lakeview Drive. Jim Martin, Joe Poquette and Kevin Daignault will look over this situation.

It was noted that Lakeview is more than Kevin would want to do with a backhoe.... the lake being high was noted.

Grant

Kevin reported it is still in Montpelier and it is for $80,000.00.

It was referenced once this “Grant” (if approved) - the Board should

go on a tour to review what was applied for, etc.

Cold packs and back-dragging was discussed until Board reviews.

It was noted that Jun Smith initially gave the Board figures on the three

(3) projects originally looked at.

BOARD DISCUSISON

Community Hall

It was noted that the vote was 155 to 113.

The Board agreed to move ahead with the Purchase and Sales Agreement.

The North Hero Historical Society reported that a meeting was held on Saturday morning of the Trustees. (May 05, 2007)

It was reported that the Trustees approved the signing of the Purchase and Sales Agreement and also voted to appoint Tracy Giroux as

their Agent to sign and accept any and/or all documents relating to the transfer as she deems necessary and that Eillen Mitchell was appointed the proxy agent.

Copies of said meeting will be sent to the Board of Select for documentation.

There will be a special meeting on Saturday, June at the North Hero Methodist Church basement.

All membership will receive in the mail:

• Notification of a special meeting

• Resolution

• Proxy

Marie Kilbride referenced email she received:

“( P & S) small change relating to the vault door, which would include the language that should the Town remove the vault door it would do so at its own expense and repair

May 07, 2007

damage to the town hail caused by the removal — meaning flooring.”

“Actual closing on the property can only take place once (and ii) conditions in the agreement that need to be completed beforehand are done, like the 2/3 majority of the historical society membership.”

Discussion

Walter Page made a motion that the North Hero Selectboard accept the Buy/Sell Agreement if agreeable by the Board and his second motion would be to appoint Joe Poquette as the Board’s Agent. Discussion

Walter Page told the Board if they wanted to nominate him that he sign as Town of North Hero, Agent to Convey.

Joe Poquette made a motion that Walter Page be the Town Agent on this matter and that, in addition, all North Hero Selectboard sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement. This motion was seconded by Jeff Potvin.. hearing no further discussion.. this motion was carried.

Walter Page made a motion that the North Hero Selectboard approve the conditions of the Purchase and Sale Agreement. This motion was seconded by Jeff Potvin.. hearing no further discussion this motion was carried.

Agreement was signed by Walter Page.. and all other Selectboard. Agreement was signed by Agent, Tracy Giroux for the Historical Society.

Added to the Agreement were the words” Selectboard Present”.

Update on the Dunham’s Bay Marina.. if available

Jack Miller reviewed the fact of the extra dock at Dunham’s Bay Marina and that the State has been notified.

Update on value of vault door... .Jeff Potvin

It was noted if the vault door is removed - Town would have to be responsible for the cost of removal and damaged, if done, in the process.

It was explained by Jack Mifier that the floor was not cut when the door was put in. The procedure used in putting the vault door was shared.

May 07, 2007

Jeff Potvin did check to see if the County Court House vault could be used by the Town of North Hero.. Ans. it is not possible because they are re-doing their vault.

Update on road (s) inventory... Marie Kilbride

The April 16, 2007 minutes were referenced.

This item being tabled until the next meeting.

The proper classification for the Rainville Road was noted as a question.

Update on the Gordon Lowe Property

Chair reported that the Gordon Lowe Property is all taken care of.The delay in closing was for proof that the road had been properly

deeded.Town records in the tractor trailer

Chair Joe Poquette reported that he and Kevin toured the tractor trailer on April 17th It is evident the mice have (are) in the trailer. Kevin has put moth balls, etc. in the trailer and is staying on top of it. Board agreed that something has to be done as soon as possible. Board wifi talk with School Board, at their joint meeting, about using space in the school to sort what is in the trailer, etc.

Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Open hearings will take place. Verizon is one who will be setting the poles. There are three (3) big poles in the Vifiage now. Plans are for bigger poles with wires being higher.

If the property owners wants the wires buried - they pay. The North Hero Planning Commission will become involved with this.

Hearings times are yet to be decided.

BOARD ACTION

Approval of Bills for Payment

= Signature for Payroll — April 20, 2007 ($5,510.25)) — signed by all Selectboard

Note: Payment for Michael Christina is a disbursement that is overdue in the amount of $102.75.

= Signature for Payroll — May 04, 2007 ($6,067.44) —signed by all Selectboard

=Check Warrant Report (number not indicated) for May 07,2007

May 07, 2007

in the amount to $15,819.28... signed by all Selectboard

Note: Checks Written:

04/23 12223 Bullis-Prop. Tax Refund $5,066.63

04/30 12233 NVWSWD-Dump fee 525.25

05/01 12234 Green Mtn. Audubon — Prop Tax Refund

$2,259.52

05! 03 12243 US Treasury- Ret. of Refund $ 393.73

05/09 12244 NWVSWD-Dump Fee $1,092.00

Warrant signed by all Selectboard

Revenue Report... Expenditure Report... (Note: tape was confusing because of conversations and papers being shuffled.)

Ruth Miller will be asked to come to the next meeting to review information given to the Board.

Approval by Board for an independent audit

Question was raised if the Town had ever received a petition to have this done.... Ans... no one was exactly sure.

Jeff Potvin made a motion that the North Hero Selectboard approve the independent audit. This motion was seconded by Walter Page... hearing no further discussion — this motion was carried 5-0.

One firm is consulting with the Town Clerk on a software package for the Town books. This firm is also an auditing firm. Walter shared that you should not have CPA consulting with you and that CPA audit, however, if the CPA is not advising you - that is not necessarily true.

The Selectboard wifi decide on who wifi do the audit.

Joe Poquette asked that a letter, on behalf of the Board be sent to the Town Auditors informing them that the Board has approved that an independent audit wifi be done and also for a paper trail that a memo to the Town Clerk that the Selectboard has taken her advise and her recommendation for an independent audit to be done.

CORRESPONDENCE/SHARING

May 07, 2007

North Hero Plannmg Commission

Update Memo to the Selectboard on their April Meeting... # 1 was read by Chair Poquette which referenced three (3) candidates interview took place... Frances Dotoli, David Jacobs and Courtney Fisher. All three (3) candidates were found to be highly qualified. The Planning Commission is recommending the appointment of David Jacobs.

Jeff Potvin made a motion that David Jacobs be appointed to the North Hero Planning Commission to replace Jim Martin. This motion was seconded by Marie Kilbride.,. hearing no further discussion this motion was carried — unanimously.

Note: Chair wifi send letter to David Jacobs

Animal Control

Chair Joe Poquette reported that he received a call from Grand Isle asking for the name of our Animal Control person.

Ans. David Campbell. Calls on this matter should be referred to David Campbell.

Web Site

Conversation of having a Web Manager.. that messages go through.

It was noted that this web site is of no cost to the Town.

Discussion

Six to eight months ago the Selectboard decided to do away with

the manager.

Walter will be investigating a format that could be used.

Liaison

Walter was asked to be the liaison between the Board and the

Town Clerk — whereby — he would see that warrants were brought

to the meetings.

EXECUTWE SESSION... (IF NEEDED)

AGENDA BITILD1I’G

Meeting = May 21, 2007:

• Approval of minutes for April 16, 2007

May 07, 2007

• North Hero Planning Commission (Village Center Designation)

• North Hero School Board

• Board Discussion

=Tractor Trailer

Town Road Classifications.. .update: Marie Kilbride

= Web site.... Update Walter Page

= Update on meeting with Water Board Chair and Selectboard Chair

• Public Works

Culverts... purchased?

= Ditching status

= Grant status

ADJOURNMENT

Jeff Potvin made a motion that this meeting adjourn. This was seconded by

Marie Kilbridç... hearing no further discussion... this motion was carried

5—0.

Respectfully Submitted,

JoAnn Tier

C: Selectboard: Joe/Walter/Jim/Jeff and Marie Town Clerk

File

Note: One (1) tape for this meeting — both sides. Only one section not clear.

Unapproved

North Hero Selectboard Meeting

Monday, April 16, 2007

at North Hero School 7:00 P.M.

Call Meeting to Order

Meeting was called to order by Chair, Joe Poquette at 7:01 P.M. In Attendance

Selectboard: Joe Poquette, Walter Page, Marie Kilbride, Jeff Potvin and Jim Martin

Attorney: Paul Gillies

Secretary: Jo-Ann Tier

Town Clerk: Ruth Mifier

Guest: Paula Knight, Mary Jane Healey, Bev Poquette, Jack Miller, Karl Raacke, Jim Giroux, Eileen Mitchell

and Tracy Giroux

Approval of Clerk For Selectboard

Chair Joe Poquette reported that two (2) candidates submitted a letter of interest to the Board. They being Deb Allen and Jo-Ann Tier. Both candidates were interviewed by the Selectboard.

Walter Page made a motion that Jo-Ann Tier be employed as the Secretary for the North Hero Selectboard — this motion was seconded by Jim Martin.

hearing no further discussion.. this motion was carred 5-0.

Adjustment of the Agenda

Board Action... Approval for April 16, 2007 Warrant Report

Approval of Minutes

No approval of minutes this evening

Monday, April 16, 2007

Town Clerk - Ruth Miller

Financial

Delinquent Property Taxes

Letter has been forwarded to each property owner with outstanding taxes beyond the two-year timeframe that is allowable, advising of their need to confirm payment agreements prior to May 15, 2007 or the Town will proceed to the next step toward a tax sale of their property. There are 18 property owners involved with a total of

$109,328.12.

Attorney David Carter will be contacted by Ruth Miller for assistance as she proceeds forward with the next step.

To date, the Town has collected $7,394.61 in delinquent taxes penalties, $1,979.18 in interest on late property tax payments and $10,313.28 in interest for delinquent taxes.

Investments

An investments of the funds owed the State of Vermont on December 01, 2006 was made in November of 2006 for 30 days resulting in interest accrued of $7,101.10. After collection of the February 20, 2007 final property tax installments, an investment was made of the June 1st education funds owed the State of Vermont and interest has accrued to date of $4,568.99 with an additional $7,800.00 anticipated. Overall anticipated interest on investments accrued for the 2006-2007 fiscal year is $19,470.09.

Final billing to the State is yet to be received... will be here prior to June 1st

Ruth was congratulated by Chair of the Board of Select for being on top of this and doing such an outstanding job.

Note: List of Delinquent Taxes attached to the minutes.

Monday, April 16, 2007

Town of North Hero Capital Equipment Refund Note Joe Poquette made a motion that the North Hero Board sign the Capital Equipment Note for the payment that is due for the ambulance — Sixteen Thousand Dollars. This motion was seconded by Jeff Potvin... hearing no further discussion.. this motion was carried 5-0.

Note: copy of said note attached to the minutes.

Application for a Liquor License by the North Hero House Ruth asked the Board for them to consider acting on the North Hero House Liquor License Application that is appearing before them this evening. It was noted that no changes appear on this application and two copies wifi have to be signed. Discussion.

Jeff Potvin made a motion for the Board to recess this meeting and to go into a Liquor Review Board Meeting.. this motion was seconded by Walter Page... hearing no further discussion.. this motion was carried 5-0.

Walter Page made a motion for the approval for the North Hero House Liquor License Application. This motion was seconded by Jeff Potvin.. hearing no further discussion.. this motion was carried

5-0.

Jim Martin made a motion that the Board adjourn this meeting and reconvene the Selectboard Meeting. This motion was seconded by Walter Page.. hearing no further discussion.. this motion was carried

5-0.

Note: Application (2 copies) were signed and given to Ruth Mifier.

Trial Balance Information

Ending another fiscal year... a Trial Balance Report... approximately 45 pages will be prepared for the Board. Ruth informed the Board it is her intent to prepare this prior to the May meeting and that said report will be given to Jo-Ann to distribute to the Board prior to that meeting.

Independent Audit

Board spoke in favor of having a full blown independent audit at the end-of-the year. Ruth shared with the Board she bad a list of questions for Chad.

Monday, April 16, 2007

and that she, too, is in favor of the independent audit

being done. It was noted, by the Board, that they recalled her (Ruth Mifier) expressing over and over again to have this done.

It was noted that not enough money has been appropriated for this in the budget, however, with the interest money accrued this

could be of help.

Board agreed in favor of this action being taken and will vote on this approval at a future meeting.

Chair Joe Poquette thanked Ruth Mifier for her report this evening.

Public Works

Chair Joe Poquette shared that Kevin asked about attending the meeting this evening and Joe felt he did not really need to come. Joe reported that Kevin, Jim and he attended an Agency District

Transportation Meeting last Thursday. Grant monies were reviewed and it was noted the creativity that has to take place with our budget set-up.

Joe Poquette referenced that the mowing of lawns and cemeteries will be discussed at the next meeting.

Board Discussion

GiftinE of Town Property/Conditions

Attorney Paul Gilhies referenced the Purchase and Sale

Agreement and that he has been in conversation with Attorney Stokes

Discussion and/or review of data:

=no separate Fire Department lot =that there is only one (1) lot

=a four (4) rod square lot

=1949 agreement authorizing the

construction of the Fire Department Building

=Fire Department being able to stay as long as the

property is owned by the Town.

=If the property is sold the Fire Department would

have one (1) year to remove the building

=this complicates the sale of the property where

the Fire Department is involved.

=property being to small for a sub-division

=this finding should be discussed with the Fire

Department by the Selectboard.

Monday, April 16, 2007

=purchase agreement could have a long

term lease for the Fire Department by

the Historical Society.

=a 2/3 vote of the society expressing their

willingness to accept this responsibility

=if the Historical Society would ever sell this property that the benefit (profit) above what they had spent would be returned to the Town?

=appears that this is far more complicated

than initially expected.

=it is a lease to the Fire Department... Is there any reason why the new owners could not issue a new lease?

Paul referenced also that at the time, the Town agreed to furnish, heat, lights and water to the Fire Department for free.

=Paul asked if anyone has spoken to the Fire

Department... Historical Society trustee indicated,

Yes.

=lease vs. easement was explained.., this would

have to continue as a lease.

=It was explained that the Fire Department could give the building to the Historical Society. This could be an after mate decision.

the deed wifi become the most important representation of what the Town intent is =the vote on April 28th is pre-mature.

=the making of decisions and than working out

the details was noted.

=The Society and the Town have to agree on a

purchase and sale agreement and then the

Board has to meet and approve

=The property also has a right-of-way to the lake.

The Board asked Attorney Gillies if he felt he would be likely to

uncover something that has not already been uncovered.

Was the search in Attorney Gillies opinion exhausted?

Ans.. it was not exhausted — spent three (3) hours in the

Town Clerk’s Office this afternoon.

Attorney feels that he should return for further examinations

Monday, April 16, 2007

The Board explained that they have a responsibility to the 600 to 700 people in the community and this is why they are proceeding with the course of action that they are.

Time does not allow a mailing....

Board spoke in reference to the Purchase and Sale Agreement which protects the taxpayers to include:

-a two-thirds vote of the members of the Society approving the purchase on the terms as described in the agreement

Joe Poquette made a motion if the property is sold by the Society and the sale should result in a profit - minus any outstanding indebtedness relating to the property, the profit shall be divided equally between the Purchaser and Seller.. this motion was seconded by Marie Kilbride... Walter Page indicated he opposes this motion hearing no further discussion., this motion was carried 4-1.

Board agreed that a

-paragraph to be included that the agreement signed in 1949 shall be respected by the Historical Society and only if they sell the property, the Fire Department. can stay until the property is sold.

The Purchase and Sale Agreement has to be signed before the meeting Wednesday evening and/or the vote on April 28th•

Note: the closing date.. wifi be decided by both attorneys

A duly appointed agent for the Historical Society has to be voted by the Trustees and minutes of said meeting must be submitted. The trustee agent has to be present at the closing.

Monday, April 16, 2007

Board wifi give the historical Society time for a presentation on

Wednesday evening to enlighten the Town

Paul Giffies suggested that the voters be asked if they have any

objections... grounds rules should be set.

Board wifi work on the time limit.

Joe Poquette recommended that Paul Gillies work with the Historical Society attorney to try and get something together before Wednesday.

Joe Poquette made a motion that the Board of Select have a live minutes recess.. this being seconded by Jim Martin.. hearing no further discussion.. this motion was carried 5-0.

Joe Poquette made a motion to reconvene the Selectboard Meeting.. this motion being seconded by Walter Page.. hearing no further discussion.. this motion as carried 5-0.

Generator in back of the Town Hall... funded with Emergency Management Funds.... Command Center now moved to the Town Garage.. what should happen to it? Attorney Gillies shared if the generator is not attached to the building it would be considered “personal” property.

Vault door is it obsolete? fire rating?

Paul will write into the agreement that the vault door wifi not be

a part of the agreement if it could be of a value to the Town.

Future agenda item.

Gordon Lowe Property

1974.. Town Road inventory does mention road in discussion... More being needed to satisfy an attorney.

Paul Giffies stated he was shocked and troubled that there are no Selectboard Minutes before 1993.

Information was given to Paul that a tractor trailer has been filled with Town records. Paul feels records could be damaged by mold, mice and that said records should be removed as soon as possible. A brief discussion took place.

Paul shared that the quick claim deeds that Mary Jane Healey left for him to review were helpful.

Right now what is lacking is a formal process, notice of hearing, site visit mandated by law to make a road.

Monday, April 12, 2007

Paul to continue his search on this matter.

Road Issues

Did the Selectboard in the past layout roads by a quick claim deed process as oppose to a formal action.

It was suggested that the Select Board look at their roads (modern) to be assured that they were laid out by a formal process. To have an inventory done going back about 75 years and doing which ones had proper hearings and which ones have not. Those not having the proper hearings.., hearings should be scheduled so that records are reliable.

Marie Kilbride volunteered to work on this road inventory.

Board Action

Warrant Report

Warrant Report dated: April 16, 2007 in the amount of $24,665.69 was signed for approval by: Joe Poquette, Jim Martin, Jeff Potvin, Marie Kilbride and Walter Page.

Noted on Warrant Report was check written for payment of:

- 12200 NWVSWD dump fees $ 596.00

- 12201 Donald Quintin prop.tax refund 392.29

- 12202 R & L Ilazen prop.tax refund 3,270.00

- 12203 S & G Connors prop.tax refund 400.39

- 12204 R & L Ehidge prop.tax refund 947.97

Correspondence

Landfill Monitoring Well Sampling

Board acknowledge communication sent by Town Clerk, Ruth Mifier

Dated: April 12, 2007 — confirming the Town of North Hero Selectboard

approving the spring monitoring well sampling to be performed in May.

Northwest Vermont Solid Waste Management District FY 2008 FY2008 Assessment

Board acknowledge communication — dated: January 03, 2007 and received by Town Clerk, Ruth Miller for the Selectboard Meeting to be held on April 16, 2007.

Communication references that - The District Board of Supervisors

Monday, April 16, 2007

on December 06, 2006 set the Municipal Assessment at $1.00 per capita based on the recent Census population estimates. Population of the Town of North Hero is 910. The FY2008 assessment for the Town of North Hero is $910.00. All assessments are due by November 1, 2007. Invoices will be mailed in July of 2007.

Vermont Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties

Board acknowledge communication — dated: April 6, 2007

Communication references deepest gratitude to the residents of North

Hero for supporting an appropriation of $6,602 to their agency

Stormwater Management Section — Water Quality Division

Board acknowledge the two (2) copies of the public notice for the proposed

Amendment to Amended General Permit 3-9010 for discharges of

Stormwater runoff, which discharges have been previously authorized

by the Secretary pursuant to a stormwater discharge permit or a

temporary pollution permit.

Request that a copy of the Public Notice be posted in the Town Office.

Other copy is for local officials.

Board asked Jo-Ann to bring a copy to be posted in the Town Clerk’s

Office.

Note: delivered to Town Clerk on April 17, 2007.

Letter to Board of Select from Dick Rose Dated: April 05., 2007

Board acknowledge letter from Dick Rose.

Board noted that Public Works is aware of the concern and will

handle this concern. Future agenda item update.

Dunham’s Bay Marina - Application #2007-0 11 Board acknowledge correspondence from Steven Hanna — Shoreland Encroachment Program — Project Identification Number: EJO7-0105 for a permit to retain an existing marina in the public waters of Lake Champlain, North Hero, Vermont.

Any comment or requests for a public information meeting regarding this project should be prepared in writing and mailed to reach their office prior to April 23, 2007.

It was noted that John Lambert, Chair of the North Hero Planning Commission has received a copy of said document. Future Agenda Update.

Monday, April 16, 2007

A first step for the Ancient Roads Issue — Study existing maps

Board acknowledge the communication from “Old Maps” P.O. Box

54— West Chesterfield, Nil dated: March 21, 2007 and given to

Jo-Ann Tier for the Board Meeting on April 14, 2007.

It was noted in this correspondence “please consider passing this

letter on to your local historical society, if you can’t use it! Thanks”

This communication was give to those representing the North Hero

Historical Society at this meeting by Selectboard, Walter Page.

Note: all above communications were placed in a packet for Selectboard prior to the meeting.

Public Comments South on Proposed Northwest Regional Plan

Amendments

Acknowledgements for the packet received in the mail by Selectboard

Marie Kilbride is noted.

Marie asked that Jo-Ann bring said packet to the Town Clerk’s Office

for public availability.

Note: delivered on April 17, 2007

Agenda Building

Reports - Town Clerk

Trial Balance Report

- Public Works

• Update on letter from Dick Rose dated 04/05/07 Mowing of the lawns

• Cemetery discussion

Board Discussion:

•Update on the Dunham’s Bay Marina — if available

•Update on value of vault door... .Update on road (s) inventory .Update on Gordon Lowe Property .Town records in tractor trailer

Board Action:

Approval by Board for an independent audit

Planning Commission - John Lambert

Monday, April 16, 2007

Executive Session

Joe Poquette made a motion to go into Executive Session for a personnel matter. This was seconded by Walter Page.. hearing no further discussion.. this motion was carried 5-0.

Joe Poquette made a motion to come out of Executive Session and that the Board pay Jo-Ann Tier $100.00 per meeting for the taking of minutes and preparation of said minutes for them. This was seconded by Jim Martin... hearing no further discussion.. this motion was carried

5-0.

Adjournment

Jeff Potvin made a motion to adjourn the meeting.. this being seconded by Marie Kilbride.. hearing no further discussion.. this motion was carried 5-0.

Respectfully Submitt,

Jo-Ann-Tier

C: Selectboard: Joe/Marie/Jeff/Jim and Walter Town Clark, Ruth Miller

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DRAFT

MINUTES OF BUDGET HEARING

MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2007

ATTENDEES

Larry Dupont Marie Kilbride Walter Page

Joe Poquette Jeff Potvin Ruth Miller

Co-Chair, Marie Kilbride, called the Budget Hearing to order at 6:30 PM.

Skip Dorwaldt, on behalf of the Cemetery Commission, requested that the $20,000 needed for the preparation of West View Cemetery be put in the budget as a line item within the budget as it was approved by the voters a number of years but hasn’t to date been funded. Skip then stressed the need for proceeding with the preparation of the cemetery, as the town currently has only about a dozen plots vacant in established cemeteries. After discussion, Larry Dupont made a motion to remove the article and add a line item of $20,000 to the Cemetery Commission proposed budget. Joe Poquette seconded the motion which was approved on a voice vote (5-0).

Skip Dorwaldt then indicated the Commission would like to have the accrued monies kept in the Cemetery fund, which include funds earmarked for establishment of the West View Cemetery, as well as gifts received with a clear indication as to their intended use.

A discussion then ensued about management of the cemetery funds in the town account and whether or not funds revert back to the General Fund at the end of the fiscal year. Skip asked, on behalf of the Commission, to be provided with financial statements. Ruth Miller indicated she would be working with Chad Hewitt of Sullivan & Powers and will inquire further into the concerns expressed.

Ruth Miller advised she had received two additional requests for town appropriations; one from Vermont Trails and Greenways Council for $30 and another from The Family Center of Northwestern Vermont for $300. Both requests were received on January 12^th. Marie Kilbride received a request for an appropriation from the Northwest Vermont Public Transit Network for $2,000. After a discussion, it was determined Marie would call the NW VT Public Transit Network to find out what they provide for services and where and report back to the Board. Joe Poquette made a motion to warn the articles for the $30 and $300 appropriations and Jeff Potvin seconded the motion. On a voice vote the motion was approved (5-0).

Larry Dupont reviewed the bottom line of the 2007-2008 as it was proposed to date, along with the article totals to be warned. Skip Dorwaldt inquired as to the Grand List availability for before and after grievances and requested a copy. He also inquired if the Board had participated in the County budgetary process and Marie Kilbride advised their budget hearing is scheduled for January 31^st. Skip urged members of the Board to be in attendance at the hearing.

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Marie Kilbride expressed concern that no funds were budgeted for Maintenance and Repair of the Community Hall and after discussion $3500 was the agreed upon figure to be included in the budget.

Walter Page indicated the decision at the last meeting to provide the Board of Adjustment members with a meeting stipend was a bad decision, adding he felt a flat stipend should be provided to both the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission members. Chip Porter advised that his Board was pleased by the recognition and thanked the Board for the offer of the stipend. He further indicated he felt it important that remuneration be provided for the Board of Adjustment member who writes decisions on behalf of the Board. He added that most towns hire legal counsel to write their decisions. The Board of Adjustment recommended budgeting $30 per decision, which he believes would increase the fees by $60 to reflect this added cost, generating enough income to offset both stipends. Chip added he felt the additional stipend would increase the incentive for other Board members to become involved in writing decisions. Walter Page felt the cost of someone writing decisions should be added to the cost of the fees, but the cost of providing the Board with a stipend should come out of the town budget. Chip pointed out that overall, the increase in the budget would be $5,200 to include both recommendations in the budget. Joe Poquette recommended tabling the issue and discussing this at a future meeting.

Chip then added he had concern as to how alternates for the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission will get paid. He advised that typically he has at least one member of his Board absent from meetings at any given time so subsequently the alternate is functioning as a Board member. Joe Poquette urged that this also be discussed at a future meeting. Skip Dorwaldt expressed concern that there are additional town board members who serve in various capacities who don’t receive stipends and urged that if stipends are to be given, they should be given across the board. Marie Kilbride indicated this subject will be taken under consideration and discussed at a future meeting.

There being no further discussion, the Budget Hearing adjourned at 7:15 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

DRAFT

MINUTES OF MEETING

SELECTBOARD MEETING

MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2007

ATTENDEES:

Larry Dupont Marie Kilbride Walter Page
Joe Poquette Jeff Potvin Ruth Miller

Call Meeting to Order:

Co-Chair, Larry Dupont, called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM.

Discussion of warning article for $20,000 appropriation for the use of the School for Town functions

Mario Guerrina, School Board member was recognized to speak on behalf of the Board. He explained the reason for having to make the request noting the cost per student is above the cost that the State allows. He explained if the town has $1 over the cost allowed by the State, which is $12,594, the town has to pay double for every dollar over. The $20,000 would lower the cost per student to $12,580. After discussion, Joe Poquette made a motion approve warning the article for the March meeting and Walter Page placed a second. On a voice vote the motion was approved (5-0).

The order of the agenda was changed with the approval of the Board members and the Town Hall Petition to be warned was taken under consideration next.

Larry read into the record the wording of the petition received on January 25^th. He then read into the record from 24 V.S.A., section 1755(a) that petitions to place an article for a bonding proposal on the warning for Town Meeting requires signatures of 10% of the legal voters. The petition received had signatures of 5% of the legal voters. Marie Kilbride made a motion to remove the bond vote from the warning for the March vote as the petition had an insufficient number of signatures. Walter Page seconded the motion which was approved (5-0).

Town Charter Discussion

After discussion, Jeff Potvin made a motion to remove the article pertaining to the Town Charter from the warning for the March vote pending further study and Marie Kilbride seconded the motion. The motion was approved (5-0).

AIM Environment Consulting

Marie Kilbride asked that this discussion be delayed for the moment.

Town Hall, Discussion of Direction for Potential Town Vote

Marie Kilbride suggested asking the town to advise the Selectboard to locate town offices on a site that is suitable for the joint location of municipal and fire department services. She also suggested asking voters if they want to save the town hall. She asked for Board support of her suggestions. After discussion, Joe Poquette made a motion to give the town hall to the Historical Society. Walter Page seconded the motion. Joe then

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clarified that he felt they had to give the building along with all liabilities to whoever they give it to. He revised his motion to include the fact that deeded restrictions would have to be included to protect the community from future liability. Walter Page placed a second. After further discussion, Joe amended his motion indicating the property would be titled after appropriate agreements between the town and the Historical Society were formulated. It was felt the mold should be disclosed and the Historical Society should deal with it. Walter Page stood by his second on the motion with the amendments and called the question. The motion was approved (5-0).

Marie Kilbride requested that an article be warned, advisory or non-binding, to locate town offices on a site suitable for the joint location of municipal and other emergency services. She then made that a motion, which Jeff Potvin seconded. Joe Poquette felt the Board was moving too fast in that the site may not be able to be defined. Marie then rephrased her motion to “Will the Town of North Hero vote to advise the Selectboard to locate town offices on a site suitable for joint location of municipal and other emergency services.” After discussion, Marie withdrew her motion with the agreement to revisit the subject in the future.

Aim Environment Consulting

Walter Page reminded that this issue has been resolved with gifting the town hall to the Historical Society. Joe Poquette made a motion to pass the reports on to the Historical Society. Marie pointed out she had a proposal from AIM of $13,475 to remediate the mold and indicated she felt this is a doable project.

2007-2008 Budget Approval

Ruth Miller, Town Treasurer, read a statement into the record (copy attached) pertaining to a Board member overstepping in regards to the preparation of the final financial reports for fiscal year 2005-2006. Larry Dupont indicated he was the Selectboard member involved. Walter Page reminded that questions on finance need to be directed to the Treasurer. State statutes give the complete authority to the Town Treasurer for dealing with these matters. After further discussion, Ruth indicated the $20,000 for the school was included in the budget in anticipation of approval under the voted articles. $2000 was taken out of the commercial insurance as that amount was put into the Water budget for their insurance on the water plant. Walter Page made a motion to rescind a former decision concerning stipends to the Planning and Board of Adjustment boards, which was included in the proposed budget. He felt it was a more complicated issue than had been envisioned when the decision was made and more thought and consideration should be given to the issue. Joe agreed and seconded the motion, which was approved on a voice vote (5-0).

Larry Dupont urged the Board to put an amount in the Capital Equipment Fund and Ruth explained she had discussed this with the CPA who advised it is better to gain interest on

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money in a fund earmarked for a specific purpose than it is to pay interest on a loan in the future. Walter Page made a motion to place $20,000 in the Capital Equipment Fund for fiscal year 2007-2008 and Jeff Potvin seconded the motion which was approved on a voice vote (5-0).

Walter indicated that a $50,000 surplus will be applied to the proposed budget and Ruth confirmed that is the recommended figure. Larry Dupont questioned if that figure could be increased and Ruth urged the CPA recommendation be adhered to for the budget. Walter reminded that some funds are encumbered and after further discussion Joe Poquette made a motion to approve the recommended budget and Walter Page seconded the motion. On a voice vote the motion was approved (5-0).

Marie Kilbride advised she had researched the appropriation request from Northwest Vermont Public Transit Network and recommended adding the article to the warning based upon the information she was provided. The board members agreed.

Larry Dupont recommended rescinding the motion to allow warning the article to rescind the vote to elect town auditors. Walter Page reminded it wasn’t an issue as to whether or not the Board approved of the article, but more of an issue if they would approve allowing the town to speak to the question. Jeff Potvin made a motion to eliminate the article from the warning and Marie Kilbride seconded the motion which was approved on a 3-2 vote.

Walter Page made a motion to approve the warning as amended for the March 6^th vote and Joe Poquette seconded the motion which was approved (5-0).

Adjournment

Walter Page made a motion to adjourn and Joe Poquette seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 8:34 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

DRAFT

MINUTES OF MEETING

SELECTBOARD MEETING

MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2007

ATTENDEES

Larry Dupont Marie Kilbride Walter Page

Joe Poquette Jeff Potvin Ruth Miller

Invited Guests

Skip Dorwaldt Tracy Giroux Michael Murdock
Roger Poquette Chip Porter Michael Tranby

Claudine Williams

Call Meeting to Order

Marie Kilbride, Co-Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:17 PM

Guests

Michael Murdock was recognized and explained the form that he submitted for signatures, which will satisfy the IRS requirements for a non-profit organization to receive tax exempt financing, which pertains to their obtaining a new fire truck. He indicated the first step in the process was the public hearing held on January 3^rd, which was warned in The Islander. He pointed out the agreement indicates the Fire Department has been active in the community for many years and will continue to provide fire protection services to the town throughout the duration of the lease/purchase agreement pertaining to the fire truck. The agreement also states that the municipality will not be held financially responsible in the future. Joe Poquette made a motion that the agreement be signed and Larry Dupont placed a second. On a voice vote, the Board unanimously voted to sign the agreement and asked Larry Dupont to sign the agreement on behalf of the Board.

Michael informed Vermont Emergency Management has come out with a 50/50 matching grant, which would mean if the grant is obtained the Fire Department would have to pay for half of a generator, as well as half of the installation costs. The grant application was submitted January 14^th and a 45 to 60 day turn around time is anticipated. He advised the Community Hall has been removed as a command center and the school has previously been designated as an operations center. However, the operations center and shelter cannot be in the same facility and an alternate operations center has been set up for the Fire Station located at the north end of town. He added that if the grant is denied, the generator currently located at the Town Hall may have to be moved to accommodate the Fire Station.

Mike also asked the Board if they had any questions regarding the $2,000 increase for Grand Isle County Mutual Aid for the 2007-2008 fiscal year, which increases the appropriation to $12,000. Ruth Miller is to research the request further and if a written

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request cannot be found, Mike will drop off another copy. The Board indicated they would approve $12,000 be warned for Mutual Aid.

The Cemetery Commission requested they be allowed to proceed as soon as possible with the formation of the West View Cemetery and Joe Poquette advised the Board had approved his signing the proposal from Krebs & Lansing and the proposal will be signed.

arie Kilbride advised that because of the inclement weather, she would like to table some of the agenda items with the Board’s permission. She listed Review of the Minutes from the last meeting, Public Works Foreman (as he’s out plowing), Water, NWSWD Response and the correspondence dealing with locally approved agreements from the Department of Taxes. Joe Poquette commented about the Public Works Foreman indicating they had met with Jim Smith and had looked at three rip-rap jobs and Jim felt two of them would qualify for grants, one of them on Lakeview Drive and the other on West Shore Road. The third area involved he felt would be worth pursuing through a different grant program for the “bad spot in the road on West Shore Road”.

It was noted the Recreation Committee would be warned for the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board, along with Ruth Wallman reporting for the Off-Season Activities Task Force. Walter Page reminded that the Selectboard has to sign off on all grants affecting North Hero town property.

Approval to warn article to rescind the vote to elect Town Auditors

Ruth Miller referred to the memo she had written to the Board dated January 12, 2007. She informed she had spoken with the Secretary of State who pointed her to the state statute pertaining to the elimination of the office of town auditor. She also advised she had spoken with David Angolano of Angolano & Company, who is a CPA. Angolano & Company is the firm that audits the school accounts on a yearly basis. David submitted a written proposal to the town, which Ruth submitted to the Board for their review. David has indicated he would be providing services throughout the year by reviewing the accounts with the Treasurer and by completing an audit at the end of the fiscal year. She further indicated a “full blown” audit has not occurred in North Hero for a number of years. However, Sullivan & Powers has come into the town and conducted a review of the accounts and assists in completing the financial reports for the Town Report. Ruth further indicated she is recommending the change because she feels the Treasurer should have that level of expertise “looking over her shoulder” so that she knows what she is doing is right for the town. A CPA has not served as town auditor for a number of years and she stressed her feeling more comfortable having a firm such as Angolano & Company working with the Treasurer on a regular basis. Ruth then asked Claudine Williams to speak to the issue. Claudine did stress that she is not speaking on behalf of the Board of Auditors, but is speaking as a town citizen as she had not had an opportunity to speak with her Board members prior to the meeting. She distributed copies of a

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written recommendation supporting the elimination of the Town Auditor positions. She further volunteered to do a periodic review of approved Board orders versus the checks that are written and would be available for any accounting advice or questions that the Treasurer may have through the course of the year. She noted the other part of being a town auditor is putting the Town Report together and she felt other volunteers, as well as herself would be available to assist with that project. She noted the reports get gathered by the Town Treasurer, a cover has to be chosen and the index compiled. The difference between the cost for continuing with a Board of Auditors and the proposal submitted by Angolano & Company is $1,000 less per fiscal year. Joe Poquette indicated he assumed a town audit was being done as it has been done in the past with Sullivan & Powers performing the audit. Claudine reminded it is a lot less costly to do a review versus an audit. Walter Page advised he had read the state statute, which is very clear that this can be done. He also pointed out the definitive issue is really what the Town Treasurer wants to do. It is a fairly large sum of money and a formal audit would be desirable over a review. Jeff Potvin and Marie Kilbride both agreed with the recommended audit, but added they don’t see the connection between the audit and the elimination of citizen input into the process. Walter Page indicated he is uncomfortable with amateurs being town auditors and stressed if you want something audited you need a CPA. Skip Dorwaldt felt his Board had an audit done every three years and his father, who was a CPA, served on the Board of Auditors for many years. He stressed the Board of Auditors is the only Board who can set the Selectboard stipend. Walter Page advised the town voters can vote to approve the Selectboard stipend. Marie expressed concern in that Ruth has been very gracious in what she has volunteered to do for the town, but the town may not always be in a position to take advantage of her generosity and may then have to cast about as to how we will get the Town Report done if Ruth decides she is not going to run for office in the future. Claudine reminded there would be nothing preventing the town from approving the formation of a Board of Auditors at some point in the future. Joe Poquette felt the Board members were all saying the same thing just in different ways. He felt a professional auditor should be made available to the Treasurer and felt figurehead auditors should still be elected. Claudine recommended that an audit be conducted every year, the same as the school has done at the current time. A CPA is aware of all of the tax laws, etc. and would bring a lot more to the table for the Treasurer than elected auditors could possibly bring. Walter Page noted that it is becoming more and more difficult to get people to participate in town government and if the auditing job is not meaningful, perhaps the auditors should be available to do other things in the town.

Joe Poquette felt an audit every year should be done if that is the recommendation from both the auditors and the Town Treasurer. Ruth then informed that one auditor is not running for re-election and Joe felt if a professional auditor is brought in, it might bring a whole new light on the auditor position. Marie Kilbride then indicated she felt the general consensus is that the Board wants to maintain that part of the warning and not rescind the vote. She then asked for a motion. Walter Page made a motion to warn an

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article to rescind the town auditor positions. Joe Poquette seconded the motion indicating he felt the people should have a chance to vote on the issue. There being no further discussion, Marie called for a vote and Larry Dupont, Joe Poquette and Walter Page voted for putting an article in the warning and Marie Kilbride and Jeff Potvin voted against it. The motion carried 3-2.

Town Charter Discussion

Walter Page indicated he had received the suggested charter from Paul Gillies and had spent a great deal of time reviewing it. He also spent time with Paul on the telephone this date and he then distributed a “strike out” version of the charter where there were a couple of areas of concern. In a couple of places the material did not correspond to the way North Hero currently does business. He stressed two points. One must keep in mind that all of the statutes are not replicated in the charter. The charter covers the major points of how business is conducted in the town and reflects the way in which the town currently does things. Those things not addressed in the charter are deferred to the statutes. The reasons to include in the charter any of the paragraphs such as has been discussed is to avoid the two-step process of changing the charter. If a town has a charter and a change is required, you must first ask the town for approval of the change. If the town says yes, then legislature approval has to be sought. If you include a statement in a proposed charter that allows a particular course of action then all you do is ask the town and if the town says yes, then the charter is changed without going to the legislature. That is the only reason to include any enabling language for any changes that the town may have some interest in making. Walter suggested the Board members read the strike out version of the charter carefully and it be discussed at the next meeting of the Board. Changes can be made right up until the time of the Informational Meeting on March 3^rd.

AIM Environmental Consulting

Marie Kilbride informed that Angie from AIM went into the Town Hall basement to do an update of the evaluation that was done in the past and she advised she would have a report within a matter of a few days.

Town Hall, Discussion of Direction for Potential Town Vote

Walter Page had mentioned a potential town vote at the previous meeting and Marie Kilbride asked Walter to elaborate on his concept. Walter felt the Board should move forward with a decision regarding the Town Hall if it possibly can by coming to a reasonable consensus. Walter felt it was going to take more than a few minutes to go through his proposal and Joe suggested any proposals be put in writing while waiting for the AIM report. Marie felt something should be brought to the town for the March meeting and Larry Dupont felt the community has been split on the question for some time with a lot of votes being conducted, but never has the town been asked if they want to save the community hall. The last time the monetary part did put a different twist on it and an opportunity is presenting itself once again at the March meeting.

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Ruth Miller advised everything has to be warned for the March meeting by February 4^th and the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board is February 5^th. After discussion, it was determined a special meeting of the Board will be held on Monday, January 29^th at 6 PM to address specific agenda items which include the warning for March meeting.

Bills/Budget

Ruth Miller indicated she did not have a warrant to be addressed.

2007-2008 Budget

The official 2007-2008 budget will be up for approval at the meeting to be scheduled on the 29^th.

Correspondence

Marie Kilbride advised the annual budget hearing for the County of Grand Isle is scheduled for January 31^st at 3 p.m.

Adjournment

Joe Poquette made a motion to adjourn and Larry Dupont seconded the motion which was approved and the meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM.

Respectfully submitted,