MINUTES
Morgan Select Board Meeting
Held on July 27, 2009 @ 7:00 PM
Present: R. Miller chair, L.Labor
R. Guyer absent
Guest: Harvey and Kathy Morrissette.
Catherine Lipscombe
Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM.
1. Previous minutes reviewed and approved as read.
2. Our guests made introductions and the floor was turned over to them by R.
Miller chair. A brief discussion describing some of the issues that they are
dealing with re; the disruptive behavior of their neighbors’ dogs and lack of
respect for their peace and quiet. The dogs being described as vicious and
intimidating and at times free roaming. These are pit bulls and crossbreeds
not small dogs.
The board advised them to follow due course with the authorities, and gave
them the information on Morgan’s animal control officer and to contact him and
the State Police for any future occurrences. If questioned by the authorities
the board will also support them with their concerns.
Communications and notices:
The following communications were received and reviewed by the board as
presented by R. Miller:
A. A letter of agreement for Computer Appraisal Services was received from the
State of Vt. Dept. of Taxes. This licenses the town to use this software and
comes with a bill of $201.89.
B. A letter from the VLCT inviting each town to designate a delegate to attend
the VLCT Annual Business Meeting on October 1, 2009 in the Barre Municipal
Civic Center Alumni Hall.
C. An invitation from North Country Health System was received inviting the
town’s participation in their strategic planning, this was reviewed and filed.
D. A letter to Paul Gillies, recommending the pursuit of an easement action
regarding the cemetery access was read and submitted.
E. A letter from the “Orleans County Citizen Advocacy” group describing a Bike
Tour as a fundraiser for that organization was reviewed and filed.
ACTIONS TAKEN
1. Tax exemption certificate from Fairpoint was received and signed. This is a
carry over from Verizon and exempts the town from having to pay State and
Federal excise taxes on communication services supplied by Fairpoint
2. Orders #1A re-signed for Brighton fire coverage. check number not in
computer.
3. Orders 27 A, # 2 AAAA and #3 were all reviewed and signed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Submitted by L.Labor