Select Board
Minutes of the meeting of 9/30/16
Meeting Opened at: 9am
Select Board Members Present: Kenn Basler, Chairperson, Steve Weisz and Carol Edelman
Also in attendance: Don Torrico, Shawn Tryon, Ray Tryon, Cliff Weiss
Miscellaneous Items Reviewed:
1. Shawn provided an update on the progress at the new transfer station.
2. Shawn and Don came in at the Board’s request to discuss the current special event/theatrical event permit application process:
a. The 14 day submittal/review period will be increased to a minimum of 30 business days.
b. The application and informational sheet will be updated.
c. The Board discussed how violations, or the failure to obtain a permit would be handled. The Board will look to The Board of Health, Fire Department and Building Department to levy fines on those who fail to obtain the proper permits, or those who violate the terms of the permits.
3. The Board discussed with Shawn and Don the needed items for the firehouse and pavilion to receive their certificate of inspection. The necessary lighting has been ordered and will be installed once they arrive. Don will then perform the necessary inspection to issue the certificate of inspection.
4. Paving will begin October 14th for the multi-road resurfacing project in town.
5. Kenn reported that he and Shawn met with representatives from the Community Center about their parking plan.
6. Don inquired about the status of the bylaw changes made at the annual town meeting. It was learned recently that these were never sent to the AG’s office by the Clerk so Maggie Leonard has been working with the new Town Clerk to get this taken care of right away.
7. The Board discussed Emily Johnson’s request to waive the $25 permit application fee for a theatrical event on October 6th; the request was unanimously denied.
8. Carol reported on the informational meeting held by the Finance Committee last night. There were several questions on articles 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11. One member of the Finance Committee will be suggesting to table articles 6 & 7.
9. Carol inquired about any progress on the Town Administrator search. Ray reported that the Committee met with 2 current Town Administrators to discuss their responsibilities. The Committee plans to begin interviewing on the 18th of October. Ray inquired about whether the Board has discussed what will happen and how they will deal with the TA hired if they don’t work out.
10. Steve inquired about the word being spread that anyone can use the swap shack without a permit; it was his understanding that a permit was required to access the transfer station property, itself. Kenn proposed that we allow anyone to come and take from the swap shack (as it can potentially lower our dumping costs) but individuals cannot leave anything or dump anything, if they do not have a transfer station permit. A policy will be written and distributed to the transfer station attendants.
11. Kenn has been speaking with Mark Makuc and Melissa Noe with regards to Cornerstone and the current broadband speeds. The library is reporting that their speeds drop dramatically on the weekends. Kenn proposed that we upgrade the speeds at the library with the monies we saved from the firehouse coming off our plan. The Board unanimously agreed to increase the library speed from 5mgs to 10mgs.
12. Kenn inquired what the Broadband Committee is doing with regards to a private company, Fiber Connect preparing to run fiber in town. Steve reported that the committee is in the application process with MBI and is requesting funds on the special town meeting warrant, to begin the required pole survey and engage needed consultants to assist with a determination and vetting of fiber providers.
13. The Board discussed the current swap shack at the transfer station. Since the current building cannot be moved, the Board is looking at options of constructing a new one with grant monies received. Scott Jenssen has offered to volunteer his labor.
14. Minutes from 9/21 were approved.
15. Administrative Assistant’s weekly report was reviewed.
A motion was made and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at: 11:30m
Submitted by:
Melissa Noe, Administrative Assistant
Approved by:
Monterey Select Board
Select Board Members
Minutes Book
Town Clerk
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