Minutes
July 20, 2006
Present: Henry C. Cobb
C. Peter Cole
Patricia Daniels
Daniel Boyer
Others Present: Brendan Donahue
Tom Kennedy, SWCRPC
Wes Hazeltine
Barry Newton
Edith Stillson
Lynn Esty
1. Call to Order by Chairperson: Mr. Cobb called the Select Board meeting to order at the Weathersfield Highway Garage at 8:25 p.m.
2. Comments from citizens: Mrs. Esty wanted to say something regarding the dog bite complaint, Mr. Cobb stopped her short and reminded her the Public Hearing was over.
3. Review Minutes from Previous Meeting (s): Mr. Boyer made the motion to accept the minutes dated July 6, 2006, Mr. Cole seconded the motion. Corrections were noted. Motion carried 4 – 0.
4. New Business:
A. Rural Wireless Broadband Grant: Mr. Thomas Kennedy said he had a discussion with Mr. Melen and understood the Town is interested in trying to get high speed internet access on the West side of Town. He is trying to determine if Wave Com can just put in additional equipment or if the Town wants to file for a grant. He noted the grant process would begin on August 11. The Board’s consensus was to have Mr. Kennedy pursue the option of Wave Com adding additional equipment. Mr. Cobb asked if matching funds were needed for the grant, Mr. Kennedy said no. Mr. Kennedy said the grant considers the results of a survey done as to how many Towns people are interested. He also said the Town might want to apply for the grant together with a neighboring Town.
B. Results of Delinquent Tax Sale: Mr. Cole said two properties were sold and the Town did not bid on either one.
Mrs. Daniels read an email from Barbara Richardson that she said should have been read under comments from citizens. Mrs. Richardson said she sent an email to Mr. Melen, a month ago, through the link on the website about posting landfill hours on Sundays. She said she has not received a response from Mr. Melen so questioned if the email was ever received and if yes why she has not received a response. Mr. Cobb suggested the Board talk to Mr. Melen about Office Communications.
Highway
A. Complaint from Ken Phillips: Mr. Hazeltine said he met with Mr. Phillips and the problem was on Weathersfield Center Road not, Wellwood Orchard Road. The problem has been taken care of and Mr. Phillips is all set.
B. Butterfield Hill Road: Mr. Hazeltine said he has seen the letter Mr. Simone wrote to the Town. Mr. Cole said Mr. Simone made mention of sandbags directing the water into the drop inlets and asked if there was a plan to do something other than sandbags. Mr. Hazeltine said the design was always a concern and that they have discussed putting up blocks with a slab but then they would not be able to clean out the drains.
C. Road damage on July 12th and 13th, 2006: Mr. Hazeltine said Cady Hill, Skyline Drive, Tarbell Hill, Baltimore Road and Murray Flats were affected by the recent rain storm. Mrs. Daniels asked if we had any recourse on Cady Hill. Mr. Hazeltine said Mr. Melen had written a letter before and said he would address this with him again.
D. Stoughton Pond Road drainage project: Mr. Hazeltine said Mr. Rabtoy does not want the pipe to run where Mr. Butler proposed it to go. He said they are working together to solve this. Mr. Cobb asked when the work was scheduled to be done. Mr. Hazeltine said that right after the reclamation (of Stoughton Pond Road) they would start this job. Mr. Cobb asked if the pipe problem could be solved, Mr. Hazeltine said he believes it can be solved.
E. Constable’s Mileage Reimbursement: Mr. Newton said he has tried to see Mr. Melen twice and couldn’t so he sent an email and has not received a response from that email. Mr. Cobb suggested letting Mr. Melen talk with Mr. Newton and then the Board will make a decision after that discussion.
6. Town Website Operation Policy, Third Reading: Mr. Boyer made the motion to accept the third and final reading of the Town Website Operation Policy. Mrs. Daniels seconded the motion, which passed without dissent.
7. Sign Treasurer’s Warrants: No Warrants to review
8. Next Meeting’s Agenda Items: Office Communication (voice mails and emails), reimbursement for Cady Hill damage, reimbursement for Constable mileage, AVFD forestry truck, discuss outstanding tasks (add an appendix to minutes), 911 communication.
9. Adjourn: Mr. Boyer made the motion to go into deliberative session with the Town Constable and Town Attorney to discuss the dog bite complaint. Mr. Cole seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Mr. Boyer made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Cole seconded the motion, which passed without dissent. The Weathersfield Select Board meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. on Thursday July 20, 2006.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lisa A. Sargent
Approved by the Weathersfield Select Board on August 3, 2006
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Henry C. Cobb
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C. Peter Cole
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Daniel Boyer
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Patricia Daniels