MINUTES
Morgan Select Board Meeting
Held on May 11th, 2009 @ 7:00 PM
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Present: R. Miller chair, R. Guyer and L.Labor
Guest: Shawn Austin
Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM.
1. Previous minutes reviewed and accepted as read.
2. Shawn Austin came to discuss the budget overage in operations. It was
agreed by the select board to shift unused funds from the repair budget to
sustain the operations budget. It is anticipated that about $2900.00 will be
needed. Tammy will be instructed to transfer the monies needed from the
equipment repair budget to operations, as there is $5000.00 in that line item
available.
3. Shawn has agreed to come to 1 meeting monthly to keep the select board
abreast of activity and budget needs.
Communications and notices:
The following communications were received and reviewed by the board as
presented by R. Miller.
A: NEKWMD waste and fee comparison report was reviewed and filed.
B: Letter from G. Stone referring to heavy equipment repair or purchase
C: Letter from Knight Consulting Engineers Inc. describing the services they
offer,- referred to S. Austin. To be filed.
D: The State appraiser’s actions on the Taylor Moore property tax appeal was
discussed. The assessment recommendations were made to the property listing
and to the grand list.
E: A letter was received from Jan Selby regarding the milfoil grant from the
State. This year’s grant will be for $6899.00
F: Robert Cain met with R. Miller to express the need for some maintenance and
repair work that he feels is needed on the Community House. This would entail
work on the door, railing and cleaning out of the basement. R. Miller said he
would so note and get together a work group to address the needs.
Old Business:
1. Alan Wooley’s request for mailbox placement. This was discussed with the
parties involved including S. Austin and Mr. Piette, the rural carrier.
Permission was granted to move it across the road.
2. The town is still without an animal control officer. It was proposed to
investigate outsourcing this to Derby. Their select board will be contacted to
discuss our issue.
3. The Orleans County Sheriffs dept. contract for services was signed.
ACTIONS TAKEN:
A: A request from UVM to purchase the Town parcel data from Russell Graphics
was received, and signed. The town must sign off in order for them to release
the data.
B: A letter was received from a party interested in setting up a hot dog/food
concession cart at the public beach or the fishing access. A letter will be
sent out to this party explaining that the fishing access is State owned land
and that we are unable to grant permission and that she should contact the
State Fish and Game Dept.
C: Doyon logging submitted an excess weight permit; this was signed and filed.
D: A bill was received from Paul Hannon for work performed for the town, this
was approved for payment.
E: Orders: # 24 reviewed and approved for payment.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Submitted by L. Labor