MINUTES
Morgan Select Board Meeting
Town Office
Held on April 11, 2011 @ 7:00 PM
AGENDA
I. Call to order———-7:00 PM
II. Roll Call————–R. Miller Chair, R. Guyer, L. Labor
Guests: ————–Jim Field, Kathy Brule Lazarra
III. Approval of March 28th minutes—accepted as read.
IV. Chairperson’s report—Richard Miller read the communications.
The following communications were reviewed and filed:
VLCT sent the registration form for a Selectman’s Institute.
A letter from UNH Conservation Commission
Irving and Pyrofax gas communications requesting the opportunity to
bid on our energy needs. Tammy will send them our consumption
numbers.
A notice was received from Casella of rate changes for our waste
The following actions were taken:
Two weight permits were reviewed and signed.
A request for the town clerk to attend a training seminar in S.
Burlington on Monday, May 9th was approved. The fee is $55.00
Approval was given for the payment of legal services to May and
Davies for Services work performed on a taxpayer appeal.
Approval was given for the purchase of a postage scale for the
town clerk; this should assist more accurate pricing.
The proposed deed from Tarrant, Gillies, Merriman & Richardson
that was referred to Bob Chimileski’s office for review was
returned. There were no problems seen and this will be signed
after the 30-day requirement for posting has been fulfilled.
The towns landfill Post-Closure Recertification application was
signed.
V. Treasurer’s report: copies of the Revenue and Expenditures report
were reviewed: a few posting changes were sent to Tammy for
adjustment.
Orders: #21 were reviewed and signed for payment.
VI: Old Business:
Kathy Brule Lazarra informed the selectman that the property issue
that was previously brought to the ton’s attention has been taken
over by the DEC enforcement division. Mr. Rex Smith will report on
the progress with the property owner.
Mr. J. Bannerman from the Vt. Nature Conservancy organization
reported That he and their appraiser have walked the “Williams” lot
and will be making their proposal to the Conservancy board at their
September meeting.
Mr. Jim Field attended the meeting discussion revolved around tire
disposal and the associated cost as disposal is by weight. Also the
surcharge to non-residents for non-recycling materials will stay the
same.
The Orleans County Sheriff’s contract was reviewed and signed.
The appointment of Jane Malgeri as the town’s agent was signed
The deed for the Round top properties was approved; this will be
notarized and returned. Approved the payment of $275.00 to R.
Chimileski’s for services rendered with deed preparation.
Shawn Austin submitted the quotes on the grader and backhoe; the
backhoe came in at $12 to 15K and grader at $50K. These quotes will
also be used on the town equipment list for the auditors.
VII: New Business: None reported.
VIII: Next meeting: April 25, 2011
IX: Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM.
X: Submitted by Larry Labor