Month: May 2010

MINUTES
Morgan Select Board Meeting
Held on May 24, 2010 @ 7:00 PM

Present: R. Miller (chair)
R. Guyer
L.Labor

Guest: Doug Garon

A. Previous minutes: accepted as read.

B. Doug Garon brought the board up to date on the status of the towns’
cemeteries.

He stated the general repairs for up righting and cementing the present stones
would be roughly $700 to $1000 dollars.

The board authorized him to do the work.

Gore cemetery: adequate land available and the lots are mapped out.

Clark cemetery: no additional land available, map unavailable (burned in fire)
however it is logged on computer.

Cargill cemetery: land is available, boundaries need to established so mowing
can be accomplished; fencing and gate also need to be placed. Abutting
landowner still farms this land.

Beach cemetery: perimeter boundary still an issue for access and parking.
Larry agreed to contact the town lawyer and surveyor and try to get closure.
Fencing in need of repair/replacement. It was suggested the corner posts and
rails be established rather than full-length fencing, as the ground is quite
uneven and difficult to maintain.

The board approved this.

C: A thank you note was received from the “Old Stone House” for the $350.00
appropriation approved at town meeting.

D: A letter of request for signatures on a VEC utility easement was reviewed
and approved and signed by the board. It allows crossing and tie in to present
power access off from town Hwy 15.

E: A request to attend a Government and Accounting and Auditing Seminar on
June 22nd was received from Tammy. This was approved, the fee is $65.00.

F: A bill was received from Endyne Inc. for routine yearly testing of our
landfill test wells. There were no compliance issues or recommendations.

G: A copy of an Act 250 Land Use Permit Re: Kevin Fries was received from Dill
& Keenan Attys. This was read, reviewed and filed.

H: A state “Bridge inspection Summary Report” was received from Shawn Austin.
This was reviewed and there were no recommendations or actions that needed to
be taken. It was signed and dated and filed.

I: Approval was given to Tammy to have the septic system pumped. It has not
been done in the last 16 years.

J: Jason Duquette, warden for the Fish and Wildlife Dept. Inquired if the
town had an ATV /4-wheeler ordinance. He suggested the town might wish to
develop one. This will be taken under advisement.

K: Old Business

A brief discussion by R. Miller of activities that he and Sean Selby took to
address the lack of proper animal control, licensure and vaccination records
was given. A full report as submitted by Mr. Miller is on file at the town
clerks office. A follow up report on the compliance with the recommendations
to the owner will be made after a 30-day period.

Mr. Tom Bonneville has agreed to be the Town Animal Control Officer, it is
hoped that this issue can be resolved without his involvement.

L. Orders #25 reviewed and signed for payment.

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.

Submitted by Larry Labor

MINUTES
Morgan Select Board Meeting
Held on May 10, 2010 @ 7:00 PM

Present: R. Miller Chair
R. Guyer
L. Labor

Previous minutes: Accepted as read

Old Business:
R. Guyer called and discussed the cemetery issues brought forward by S.
Jordan. After a brief discussion, Doug Garon agreed to come to the next
meeting and bring us up to date on the work done and work that needs to be
done regarding the lots and fencing etc.

Communications and notices:

A. A request from the listers to attend a training session to be held at
Lyndon State College, August 11, 2020 was read, reviewed and approved. The fee
of $80.00 is in the budget for their training.

B. A notice from VLCT PACIFIC was received. This was read and reviewed and
filed.

C. A notice from CEDS Project Solicitation from the “Economic Development
Strategy was read, reviewed and filed.

D. A notice from the Vermont Conservation Commission was received regarding
their “Partnership Drive” this was reviewed and filed.

E. The June 1st 2010 installment to the FY 2010 Education Fund was reviewed
and the sum of $503,865.47 was approved for payment.

F. Corrected ballots from the Vermont Electric Coop were received, filled out
and returned.

G. A letter from Comcast describing additional services that are available to
the town. This was read and reviewed and filed.

H. A copy of period 11 revenue and expenditure reports were distributed and
reviewed.

I. Orders 24 and 24A were reviewed and signed for payment.

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM

Submitted by Larry Labor

MINUTES
Morgan Select Board Meeting
Held on May 3, 2010 @ 7:00 PM

Present: R. Miller Chair
L. Labor
R. Guyer (absent)

Previous minutes: Accepted as read.

Old Business:

Brian Hanson completed and forwarded to the Select Board and to Sean Selby
our new town emergency preparedness plan; this is to be reviewed and kept
on file at the office.

Communications and notices:

A. A notice was received from Matt Sheltra, our animal control officer stating
that he is resigning from this position. He has done a good job for Morgan.
The select board will try to recruit another ACO and Matt said he would be
willing to train this individual and bring them up to speed on the laws etc.

B. A letter was received from the law firm of Tarrant, Gillies, Merriman and
Richardson re: notice of ROW usage for a new landowner. Informational, read
and filed.

C. A notice was received from Vt. State’s Attorney’s office informing the
Select Board of a restitution hearing; This will result in $139.12 coming back
to the town for restitution of a road sign that was destroyed by the
defendant.

D. A bridge inspection report was received from the State of Vermont and
forwarded to Shawn Austin.

E. A notice of available grant monies to be used for community wildfire
protection planning was forwarded to Steve Matson as it was addressed to
Resource conservation and development.

F. A grant application was received from VTRANS for Transportation Enhancement
etc. This was read and filed.

G. A letter was received (too late to act on) from the Silver Star Banner Day:
the date has passed no action taken.

H. The new contract for Sheriff’s services was received and signed. Tammy will
send back.

I. A highway weight permit application and check was received from Kelley View
Farm Inc. All was in order so it was approved and signed.

J. A copy of the Solid Waste Transfer Station Report was reviewed and filed.

K. Vermont Co-op Elections forms were received and filled out and returned.

L. A newsletter from the “HEART OF VERMONT” was received and filed

M. A letter was received from the VLCT; they are hosting a municipal
attorneys forum. This was read and filed.

N. A Waste Age Expo Magazine was received and filed.

O. Orders # 23 reviewed, approved and signed.

Meeting Adjourned at 8:00 PM

Submitted by

Larry Labor