1 MINUTES OF THE DUXBURY SELECT BOARD 10/10/2005 Members Present: Paul Brusa, JoAnn Berno, Jill Smith, Todd Liberty, Fred Collins Others Present: David Quenneville, Glen Mink, Jason Dalley, Katherine Gjessing The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Update on Meeker Road: David reported that all the culverts had been marked, the road looks good and the culverts are doing what they are supposed to do. Jason Dalley presented the board with a letter from his attorney. The letter explains Jason’s frustration with the memorandum that the board had asked him to sign. Most of the concerns had been resolved in an earlier meeting and explained to Jason. Jason and his lawyer had a revised memorandum for the board to look at. The board decided to have the town’s lawyer advise at this point. Paul made a motion that all work cease on the Meaker Road effective immediately and until the Board and Jason can reach an agreement regarding the memorandum. Todd seconded, all in favor. Road Report: Dave reported that the final grading of the roads will be priority, however, the weather has not been favorable. Dave is working on a plowing schedule so as not to incur any overtime. The installation of the dry hydrant was successful. The grant money should be coming within days and the amount is $5,000.00. Paul made a motion to deposit the grant check into paving & equipment escrow and to pay the three bills associated with this project, Valley Rental, E. Prescott and Johnson from this account. Jill seconded, all in favor. Insurance Overview: Glen Mink from Stowe Insurance addressed the board regarding the Town’s Insurance needs for the coming year. The town’s overall rate will be going down by a couple of thousand dollars. JoAnn raised a concern regarding the Workman’s Comp. Audit. Glen will get current payroll figures from Ken so to limit the possibility of getting hit hard with an audit at the end of the year. Glen also highly recommended having two people sign the checks for the Town of Duxbury, just a safety precaution. Limits could be set by the board, it will be something that the board will be looking into. Glen will revise his quote after talking with Ken and getting the current payroll figures. Changes to Zoning Regulations: Catherine Gjessing, from the Planning Commission talked to the board regarding the changes to the zoning regulations. She presented a draft with the changes. The zoning changes proposed are all a product of the legislative session last year. These changes are all mandated by the State. There will be a public hearing scheduled for townspeople to become informed. Basically, the changes will affect notice requirements, such as postings, signage,and notifying of adjoining landowners. The board will be in touch with the Planning Commission regarding the dates of the public hearing. Minutes of Last Meeting: Jill made a motion to approve the minutes of September 12,2005 with the correction of the spelling of Gary Wilkes. JoAnn seconded. 3 in favor, 2 abstentions. Cemetery: The board members all received the policy and procedures handout regarding the Duxbury Cemetery Commission. New Business: Paul will contact VLCT to come and speak to the board regarding health insurance options. Jill will contact Waterbury Town Manager regarding the fire contract for next year. Old Business: Jill made motion to stay with Blue Flame Gas at $1.59 per gallon. JoAnn seconded. All in favor. Jill will do follow up call. Paul made motion to continue with Suburban to supply heating oil and diesel fuel . Todd seconded. All in favor. Jill will follow up with Suburban and David. Fred will be our official representative to the building committee for the Thatcher Brook Primary School. Jill will send emails to all boards for budget items to be returned to the SELECT BOARD by November 10, 2005. Meeting adjourned at 8:35. Respectfully submitted by, JoAnn M. Berno