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MINUTES
Morgan Select Board Meeting
Held on April 27, 2009 @ 7:00 PM

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Present: R. Guyer and L.Labor
Mr. R. Miller (absent on vacation)

Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM.

1. Previous minutes reviewed and accepted as read.

Communications and notices:

The following communications were received and reviewed by the 2 select board
members present.

A. Notice of the 28th Annual Recycling Conference and Expo to be held June 8th
and 9th.

B. Email updates on Highway Aid. A check for $12,823.24 was received on 4/27.

C. Dry Hydrant grants program application for was received.

D. A copy of the American recovery and reinvestment act for interested
parties was received.

E. A copy of Certificate of Highway mileage from the Agency of Transportation
was received.

F. A copy of a Land Use Application “ for the Duggan’s was received. No action
by the select board is required.

G. The agreement for general law enforcement service was reviewed; the
decision to sign it was tabled to the next meeting.

ACTIONS TAKEN

1. The notice of hearing for David and Ann Moore was signed. This gives Diane
Moore the authority to represent the Town of Morgan at this hearing to be held
May 5h.

2. The construction bill for the renovations on the town office building as
performed by Claude Paul Construction was approved for payment.

2. Kelley-View Farm Inc submitted a weight permit form. This was reviewed for
completeness and insurance coverage. This was approved as submitted and
signed.

3. The Town of Brighton Emergency Service Agreement for Fire service was
approved and signed.

4. A bill from the Charleston Fire Department was received. It is for the sum
of $14,324.58 and is due July 1st, 2009 this also was approved.

5. A registration fee of $110.00 was approved for Tammy to attend a Fiscal
year end close “ seminar.

6. Orders # 23. The monthly bills as presented by Tammy were reviewed and
approved for payment.

Adjournment:
7:45 PM
Submitted by L.Labor

MINUTES
Morgan Select Board Meeting
Held on April 13, 2009 @ 7:00 PM

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Present: R. Miller chair, R. Guyer and L. Labor

Guest: Officer Brooks of the Sheriffs dept.
Steve Matson

Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM.

1. Previous minutes reviewed and accepted as read.

2. Officer Brooks, representing the Sheriffs department, presented a new contract for services and police coverage. This will be reviewed and signature pending for the next meeting April 27th. Hours of coverage and the flexibility for seasonal coverage were discussed.

3. Carrie Deem declined the animal control officer position. Given this information the Board is requesting that any persons interested in the position please contact one of the selectmen or come to the Board meeting on the 27th.

Communications and notices:

The following communications were received and reviewed by the board as presented by R. Miller:

A. Diane Moore has returned and will be able to give us the exact sq. mileage coverage for the Town of Brighton fire coverage contract.

B.NVDA.letter received and forwarded to Sean Austin.

B. A bid proposal from Small Time Logging/Landscaping was received. The bid is for the lawn care and mowing of the Town lots.

C. Steve Matson brought forward information regarding a planned solar panel array installation. This is a domestic panel system and any excess power generated will be returned to the grid. Drawings as submitted were placed on file. There were no concerns registered by Mr. Matson as to environmental impact etc. A letter from Mr. David Blittersdorf dated 3/23/09 was placed on file.

D. A letter from VLTC containing a model policy for preventing identity theft for municipalities was submitted for review. The Board will adopt this.

E. A thank you note received from Orleans Essex Hospice Inc. re; town meeting approval of their appropriations request.

ACTIONS TAKEN

1. Small Time Logging/Landscaping bid approved for the town lots as serviced last year.

2. Mr. Matson’s request for reimbursement for photocopying expenses related to town business was discussed and approved at a rate of .05 cents per page.

3. Weight permits were reviewed and signed for Calkins and Cardinal.

4. Orders 22 A and 22 B were reviewed and signed off. Tammy to process checks.

Meeting Adjourned at 8:15 PM
Submitted by L.Labor

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

MINUTES
Morgan Select Board Meeting
March 9th, 2009 at 7:00 PM

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Present: R. Miller, chair; R. Guyer and L. Labor

Guest: Carrie Deem

Meeting started at 7 PM.

1. Previous minutes…R. Guyer to submit

2. Carrie Deem came forward to express her interest in the animal control
officer position for the Town. Discussion and clarification of duties ensued.
The board will develop a proposal and present to her at the March 23rd
meeting.

Communications and notices:

The following communications were received and reviewed by the board as
presented by R. Miller:

A; Letter from the U.S. Census Bureau

B; Letter from VLCT containing registration form for BCA training on May 19th
from 3:30 to 5:00 PM at the Gateway Building in Newport.

C; Notice of upcoming Tax Appeal Seminar

D;Notice of petition to the Natural Resource Board.

E; Notice of Collaborative Vermont Emergency Management Leadership Meeting
from NVDA.

F; Notice from B. Hanson of a Mitigation Grants Workshop, March 12, 2009

G; Notice of Meeting on Public Safety District B from NVDA.

H; Receipt of notice from Derby Line Fire Dept. on Fire Service Contract

I; Receipt of hazardous materials inventory list as present on premises from
Fairpoint Communications.

ACTIONS TAKEN

1. Weight permits for Blue Seal Inc.and for Pike Industries Inc. signed.

2. Tammy Lee Morin’s request to attend a Municipal Treasurers Workshop in
Milton, Vt. on March 29th was approved.

3. Notice of Hearing on David and Anne Moore Tax Appeal read and submitted to
clerk

4. A notice from the State DOT traffic shop requirements to mark centerlines
on all paved Class 1 & 2 Town highways received and discussed with Sean
Austin, Morgan road commissioner.

5. Reviewed and approved orders #20 and 20 A for payment and disposition.

6. Reviewed copies of revenue and expenditures report.

Meeting Adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Submitted by L.Labor

MINUTES
Morgan Select Board Meeting
Held on February 23rd, 2009 @ 7:00 PM

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Present: R. Guyer, R. Miller, B. Gray
Guest: Homer and Sean Selby

Meeting started at: 7:00 PM

1.Derby Line Fire Dept. with brake down of calls and renewal information.
Tabled awaiting confirmation on sq. miles

2.Bids on replacing windows.
Reviewed and awarded to Claude Paul for $5,050.00. The price includes Harvey
windows and new trim inside.

3.Copier contract from NBE to be signed.
Approved $500.00 service contract w/ .0167/copy additional fee

4.Copy of letter sent to Brighton Selectmen, RE: Emergency Services.
Approved as written

5.Letter from the Drift Dusters with regards to opening up the Morgan –
Charleston road to snowmobiles.

Motion made and seconded to open the Morgan/Charleston Rd to snowmobiles with
all in favor

6.Weight permit from Newport Sand & Gravel.
Reviewed and signed by R. Miller

7.Agency of Transportation requesting project information for this year.
Reviewed and passed onto Rd Commissioner

8.Information from Dept. of Defense with regulations on work in waterways and
wetlands, and the role of the Corps of Engineers during natural disasters.

Reviewed and posted accordingly!

9.Information from NVDA about Northeast Kingdom Collaborative.
Reviewed the meeting cancellation notice

10.2009 Town Officer.
R. Miller will ask Penelope Thomas to stay on.

11.NEKWMD 2009 Annual Report.
Reviewed

12.Orders #19 to be signed.
Reviewed and signed

Other Business:
1. Meeting w/ VT dept of Transportation, Scott Kezar on March 6th at 11:00 AM

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM
Minutes written by Robert Guyer

MINUTES
Morgan Select Board Meeting
Held on February 9th, 2009 @ 7:00 PM

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Present: R. Guyer, R. Miller, B. Gray
Guest: Steve Matson

Meeting started at: 7:00 PM

1.Reviewed and approved the minutes from January 26th.

2.Steve Matson Zoning Administrator reported to the board with a grant report.
We did not receive any funds.

3.Robert requested a copy of Warranty Deed from Book 35 pages 282 & 283.

4.The Orleans Citizens Advocacy sent a thank you for the $25.00 donation.

5.Reviewed minutes from the NEKWMD

6. Vermont Interactive Television seminar for Planning commissions was passed
onto Steve Matson

7.Reviewed the Solid Waste Management Facility Quarterly Report

8.Reviewed E-mail from Highway Aid Updates from VLCT

9.We are sending a letter to Brighton Fire department explaining the delay in
responding

10.Reviewed copies of ACT 250 Permit for Selectmen and Planning Commission
from Dill and Keenan.

11.Reviewed a letter from The EDCNV requesting submission of community
projects etc. No projects at this time.

12.Orders #18 to be signed.
Reviewed and signed

Other Business:
1. Change State and Community Dues on Town Report to: $24,871.31 on Proposed
Budget

2.Motion made and seconded to request bids for replacing windows in the Town
Office. Bids to be received no later than February 23rd at noon for review
that evening

3.Letter from the Emergency Preparedness Plan will be forwarded to Roland
Besaw

4.Changes made and submitted to the Highway mileage report on both Class 3 and
4

5.R. Miller will respond to the USDC Letter received.

Meeting adjourned at 7:56 PM
Minutes written by Robert Guyer

MINUTES
Morgan Select Board Meeting
Held on January 26th, 2009 @ 7:00 PM

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Present: R. Guyer, R. Miller, B. Gray
Guest: none

Meeting started at: 7:00 PM

1.Minutes from Dec. 22nd and January 12th reviewed and approved as written

2.Reviewed a Recycling/ Conference news letter

3.Reviewed VLCT Town Highway Aid-Updates and Clarifications

4.Certification of Highways is under review by Robert and will be ready for
the next meeting

5.Reviewed and signed weight permit request from Gosselin’s Water Wells and
Roger Gosselin

6. Okay to pay bill from Paul Hannon for $458.10. Moneys taken from 10-07-7-
2600 (legal)

7.Reviewed and accepted request to pay dues for VT Assessors and Listers
Association totaling $15.00

8.Reviewed seminar notice for Zoning. Passed onto Zoning Administrator

9.Tabled Emergency Service Contractor with Brighton until we have corrected
sq. mileage from 911

10.Robert may attend the Workshop for Town Meeting Tune-up. Asking Charles
Wood if he would like to attend as well!

11.Added the Derbyline Ambulance contract to the annual budget.

12.Copy of the 2009 Annual Report from Property Valuation will be reviewed at
a later date.

13.Reviewing the Town Report. Copies will go to Town clerk next week for
printing.

14.Reviewed and signed orders# 17 & 17A

Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM
Minutes written by Robert Guyer

MINUTES
Morgan Select Board Meeting
Held on January 12th, 2009 @ 7:00 PM

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Present: R. Guyer, R. Miller, B. Gray
Guest: James Judd, Larry Ashman, Shawn Austin and Ken Mason

Meeting started at: 7:00 PM

1.Minutes from Dec. 22nd, 2008 Tabled till next meeting

2.Proposed Listers budget, reviewed

3.Reviewed the Agency of Transportation weight restriction form. Forwarded to
Road Commissioner

4.Received a call from the Derby Animal Control officer. Matt Sheltra called
and Richard will follow up.

5.Reviewed information regarding municipal grants

6. Reviewed information from the Census Bureau

7.EPA Winter newsletter reviewed.

8.Reviewed the VLCT Newsletter

9.Signed Payroll orders #15 and 16, Accounts Payable# 16

10.We received copies of the previous and current year Expenditure and Revenue
Reports.

Other Business:
1.Larry Ashman has formally complained about more dog issues on his road. The
residents will be contacted by Richard Miller.

2.The tax collector would like to abate said property: Laura Jones Parcel ID#
900-0243.11, span 411-128-10598 MHUT Unlanded Mobile Home

3. Ken Mason worked with the Select Board in reviewing upcoming Proposed
Budget.

Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM
Minutes written by Robert Guyer

MINUTES
Morgan Select Board Meeting
Held on December 8th, 2008 @ 7:00 PM

PRESENT: RICHARD A. MILLER, AND BRIAN GRAY. ROB GUYER WAS EXCUSED.

1. The minutes from Nov.10 and 24 were examined and approved, with the
exception that Richard Miller was not to call Paul Gilles, but rather Mr.
Hannan, the surveyor. We had one guest: Roland Besaw. He asked us to call the
Power Co. and transfer the light in front of Matson, which is not working,
and have it put on pole just south of Clerk’s Office. Richard Miller said he
would look into this.

2. Letter from Comcast: Richard a. will ask Tammy if she needs anything from
Comcast. (he did on Tuesday, December 9 and found she needed
nothing).American Red Cross asking for money. It was noted that Tammy had
called them and told them they needed a petition. They were asking for $250

3. Nemrec Seminar for Tammy and Paula on December 15, 2008. Approved.

4. American Red Cross asking for a $250 donation. Tammy called them and told
them they needed a petition.

5. Thank you from Orleans County Citizen Advocacy for appropriation.

6. Paige and Campbell with health insurance information in order to enroll.

7. NEKWMD: public meeting. We asked Tammy to post this meeting notice.

8. J & B International Trucks, opportunity to bid. We asked Tammy to pass
this on to Shawn and keep a copy for the file

9. Copy of Grant Money received from the state for the Milfoil project. R
miller will speak to Janet Selby about this

10. Application for Recertification for the Morgan Transfer Station. The
Transfer Station is recertified until 2013,

11. Poulin coming tomorrow to inspect the windows. We asked Tammy to get a
price on windows as well as installation.

12. Grant opportunity from Brian Hanson at NVDA: We asked Tammy to post.

13. Orders #13 to be signed. We did so.

14. New Business: Brian Gray talked with Paul Hannan and he will survey the
Center Cemetery and get back to us. Richard thanked him for doing this.

15. The meeting ended at 7:50 p.m.

Minutes taken by Richard A. Miller, chairman of the Select board.

MINUTES
Morgan Select Board Meeting
Held on November 24th, 2008 @ 7:00 PM

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Present: R. Guyer, R. Miller, B. Gray
Guest: NA

Meeting started at: 7:00 PM

1.Minutes from November 10th not available. Tabled till next meeting

2. Jim Judd was on the agenda, but did not show!

3.Received a copy of dog license from Paula Keenan

4.We reviewed a letter from the Criminal Justice Training Counsel and sent a
copy to the first constable (Bob Cain). No action taken.

5.Approved a seminar request for both the clerk and assistant.

6.We reviewed a copy of the 2008 Equalized Study Reappraisal Evaluation from
the Department of Taxes. Copy forwarded to the listers.

7.We reviewed a letter from Lou Lertola regarding an Increase in Property Tax
Exemption for the 5 qualifying Veterans. The following will be added to the
warning

Shall the voters of The Town of Morgan increase the Property Tax Exemption for
the 5 qualifying Veterans from the current $10,000.00 to $40,000.00?

8. We reviewed and passed on a seminar notice for Municipal Zoning Bylaws to
Steve Matson

9.Letter from the Vermont Trails and Greenway Council. The council will need
to petition their request to the town’s people

10.Reviewed a letter from Rural Development Loans and Grants.

11. Reviewed a letter from Dubois and King on Second Congressional Stimulus
Package. This was passed onto Shawn Austin.

12.Reviewed and signed orders#11C, & 12 as written.

13. Reviewed copies of the Revenue/Expenditure Reports.

Other Business:

1.Richard will call Paul Gilles with regards to the Beach Cemetery Issues.

2.Brian will talk with Paul Tomasi for clarification/advise regarding a letter
from the NRRA

3.Notice given regarding a Hazardous Waste Day @ The Morgan Landfill dated for
June 13th 2009.

4.The Town has been offered a (1) acre parcel of land from Dr. Phil Jenkins
(Parcel# 9150601). Tabled till next meeting pending further discussion!

Meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM
Minutes written by Robert Guyer