MINUTES
Morgan Select Board Meeting
Held on March 23rd, 2009 @ 7:00 PM
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Present: R. Miller chair; R. Guyer and L. Labor
Guest: Carrie Deem and Allan Wooley
Meeting started at 7 PM.
1. Previous minutes reviewed and accepted as read
2. Carrie Deem returned and more details of the animal control officer
position were discussed. Additional information to be obtained and a job
description to be developed based on position expectations; pre-exposure
rabies vaccination and suggested equipment to facilitate performing the job
safely also discussed re. Pole, cage etc.
3. Alan Wooley, came to meeting to enquire about the placement of a rural USPS
mail box, specifically where it is acceptable at the roadside. R. Miller said
he would get back to Allan before May 1st.
Communication and notices:
The following communications were received and reviewed by the board as
presented by R. Miller:
A: Updating of the towns Rapid Response Plan….. existing plan outdated. (2004)
the forms will be given to Tammy to review and fill out what she can and then
a meeting to be called for all participants (fire, police, ambulance and
other first responders) to complete and return.
B: Land donation; Dr. Phil Jenkins owns a 1 acre parcel of land and wished to
donate it to the town. Select board to review for the tax value, location,
existing liens etc and render a decision by next meeting.
C: A note from the Area Agency on Aging was read by Mr. Miller, thanking the
town for its approval of appropriations at the Annual Town Meeting. Pg. 2
D: Emergency Services Agreement from Town of Brighton, reviewed, Diane Moore
to be consulted regarding square miles and coverage.
E: Notice from Gray’s Lawn Service offering their services, Tammy to call them
and deny the need for service.
F: A letter from the Town of Derby, they are hosting a free workshop on
Capital Planning and Budgeting. They are inviting surrounding towns to
participate. This will be held March 31st at 6:30 PM in the Derby municipal
building.
G: VLCT sent a notice and registration form offering a Select Board Institute
workshop.
H: A notice from the Vermont Rural Fire Protection Task Force along with a
registration form for 2009 Dry Hydrant Grants was received. Discussed and
felt that if a need for additional hydrants was a concern the Town could do it
cheaper and faster without all of the paper work.and compliance issues.
I: Registration from the Old Stone House was reviewed.
J: Letter from Prevent Child Abuse of Vermont re; purchase and placement of
pinwheels etc.
K: Notice of hearing change of date re; David & Anne Moore received, moved
from April 9th to May 4th, 2009
L: Tammy has ordered New State Flag.
M: VLCT action alert letter reviewed regarding Town Highway Aid Cuts update.
N: Received a notice from NKWMD, that they will receive electronic devices
such as cell phones, computers etc but the fee will be $3.00 per item. This
will be forwarded to Maurice Coutu for posting.
ACTIONS TAKEN
1. Weight permit from Camp Precast Concrete Products approved and signed.
2. Approved a request from Diane Moore for $75.00 to pay for the registration
for a computer class on Property Valuation and Review.
3. Approve a $110.00 request from Tammy to pay for the registration to attend
a NEMRC Grand List Seminar.
4. The Town’s CD was renewed at the same rate by rolling it over. To establish
a new CD the rate would have been .64%.
5. A review of detail transactions of Training and software was completed to
justify the over budget expenditures.
6. Orders 20A and # 21 were reviewed and signed, Tammy to process payments and
distribution of checks.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Submitted by L.Labor