MINUTES OF THE DUXBURY SELECTBOARD
January 8, 2007



The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.

Members present:  JoAnn Berno, Fred Collins, Todd Liberty

Others present:  David Quenneville, Jesse Roman, Anne Imhoff, Monica Mead, Glenn Mink

Town Clerk’s Office Renovation:  Fred Collins reported that the building committee has been meeting and investigating costs involved with the renovation project.  The town clerk, listers, and planning commission have let the committee know their wishes for the renovations, and another meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 10.  The committee feels that by their meeting on Wednesday, January 17, they will know what information to put forth in the town report regarding this project.

Road Report:  As a result of a phone call from a town resident, a culvert on the Stevens Brook Road will be marked.  More discussion took place on some of the town’s roads.  

David Quenneville reported that the Moretown truck is being kept in the Duxbury Town Garage and everything is working out fine.

Health Insurance:  Glenn Mink presented the board with copies of a Flexible Benefits Proposal and a Premium Conversion Plan Proposal  which can allow employees to save money on a pre-tax basis.  Copies of each will be included with the official  minutes on file at the town clerk’s office.  There are fees involved with taking on either or both of these plans, but the town would save money on its payments to the federal government.  The board will review these proposals and get back to Glenn on their decision regarding whether or not to implement either or both of these proposals.

Minutes and Bills:  Bills were signed.  Todd Liberty made the motion to accept the minutes of the December selectboard meeting.  Fred Collins seconded the motion and all were in favor of it.

Tax Sale:  Two properties were sold at the recent tax sale.  Buyers can’t take possession for a year during which time the owners of the property have a chance to pay those taxes.

Old Business:  Town Clerk Ken Scott reported that one way of paying for a portion of the cost of tax mapping was through grant money sent from the state.

The rest of the meeting was spent working on the budget.  There will be another meeting to discuss the budget on Monday, January 15, and the budget will be finalized on Wednesday, January 17, 2007.




The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Pam Dever