Board of Selectmen
Monday, September 14, 2015
Rutland Public Library
5:30 p.m.
Opening of Meeting by Chairman: Mr. Clark called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Present: Leroy Clark, Stephanie Bacon, Sheila Dibb, Michael Pantos,
Wayne Walker, Margaret Nartowicz, Town Administrator, Jacqueline O'Brien Admin. Assistant
Executive Session: Ms. Dibb moved to go into Executive Session for Reason # 2 -To conduct strategy
sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to
conduct collective bargaining
sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. Mr. Walker seconded. Motion made and
seconded. Mr. Clark aye. Ms. Dibb aye. Ms. Bacon aye. Mr. Walker aye. (Police Department
grievance hearing) Mr. Clark noted the Board will return to Open Session to continue their meeting.
The Board reconvened their regular meeting at 6:07 p.m. with Mr. Pantos present.
Treasury Warrant #6 and Payroll-Ms. Dibb moved to sign Warrant 6T with payroll. Mr. Walker
seconded. Motion made and seconded. Vote unanimous.
Acceptance of meeting minutes:
• Mr. Walker moved to accept the minutes of 01/05/2015 as presented. Mr. Pantos seconded. Motion
made and seconded. Vote unanimous.
• Mr. Pantos moved to accept the Executive Session minutes of 01/05/2015. not to be released. Ms.
Dibb seconded. Mr. Walker abstained. Motion made and seconded. Motion passed.
• Ms. Dibb moved to accept the minutes of 01/20/15 as presented. Mr. Walker seconded. Motion made
and seconded. Vote unanimous.
• Mr. Pantos moved to accept the minutes of 01 /26/15. Mr. Walker seconded with an amendment to
include "Ms. Dibb" in those who were present. Motion made and seconded with amendment. Vote
unanimous.
• Ms. Dibb moved to accept the minutes of 05/26/15 as presented. Mr. Pantos seconded with an
amendment to remove Joe Becker's name as present and replace with Ms. Bacon. Motion made and
seconded with amendment. Vote unanimous.
• Ms. Dibb moved to accept the Executive Minutes of05/26/15 as presented. Mr. Pantos seconded
with an amendment to remove Joe Becker's name as present and replace with Ms. Bacon. Motion
made and seconded with amendment. Vote unanimous.
Open Session:
6:00 PM - National Grid Pole Hearing - Princeton Road : Mr. Clark opened
the Public Hearing.
Javier Morales, representing National Grid, was present to answer any questions. Mr. Pantos asked the
DPW Superintendent reviewed the site. Mr. Kellaher noted the only change he would like to see is that
National Grid amends the distance the pole is placed from the edge of the road from 3 feet to 4 feet. Mr.
Morales agreed to take care of this change on the petition when he
returns to the office. Mr. Clark closed
the hearing at 6: 15p.m. Mr. Pantos moved to accept the National Grid
Petition and Plan# 20005798
dated August 25, 2015 subject to the DPW Superintendent's request as follows:
• Princeton Road: National Grid to install 1 SO Pole beginning at a point approx. 7655' feet north of
the centerline of the intersection of Ridge Road and continuing approx
.. 125' feet in a North east
direction. (See attached). Ms. Bacon seconded. Motion made and seconded. Vote unanimous.
Departments:
Fire: Chief Weber announced that the department has been extremely busy and that they have several
Correspondence:
Letter-Sweet Pea for Animals, INC. -
Request for Event Sign: The organization is requesting to place
a sign on the Town Common for a fundraising event from October 22-31, 2015. Ms. Dibb made a
motion to allow the sign be placed on the common for the event. Ms. Bacon seconded. Motion made and
seconded. Vote unanimous.
Town Administrator Updates/New Business:
• Resignations: Peter Van Dyke-Alternate Zoning Board of Appeals Member-
Ms. Dibb moved to accept the resignation of Peter Van Dyke, Alternate Member of the Zoning Board
of Appeals. Mr. Pantos seconded. Motion made and seconded. Vote unanimous.
Randy Thomas-Finance Committee Member: Ms. Dibb moved to accept the resignation of Mr.
Thomas from the Finance Committee. Mr. Pantos seconded requesting thank you letters be
forwarded to both. Motion made and seconded. Vote unanimous.
• Appointment: Ms. Dibb moved to appoint Donna Ferguson to the
Rutland Cultural Council for a 3-
year term beginning September 2015 per the recommendation of the Cultural Council. Mr. Pantos
seconded. Motion made and seconded. Vote unanimous.
• Ms. Nartowicz updated the Board as follows:
o William Cassanelli, Building Inspector passed the first portion of the Building Commissioner
exam and is continuing his studies for part two.
o The part-time Secretary Position for BOSff own Administrator has been
posted.
o Discussion ensued about waiving building permit fees for town projects (Next agenda).
o Dick Williams addressed the Board and Town Administrator requesting an update on East
County Road matter. Ms. Nartowicz explained that Town Counsel is working on it.
o Discussion took place relative to the Special Election and funding. Ms. Nartowicz noted that
she would like the Board to hold discussion until the Finance Committee meeting on
Thursday.
o IT Shared Services Agreement with Town of Barre: The Board discussed the pay scale for this
shared position with Ms. Nartowicz noting the pay is in conjunction with Barre's
compensation chart. Mr. Pantos would like to see someone experienced with the CJIS
program and 3-5 years of experience. Ms. Dibb moved to sign the agreement with
amendments to the job description discussed. Mr. Walker seconded.
Motion made and
seconded. Vote unanimous.
o Financial Policy: Ms. Nartowicz asked if the Board reviewed the Town of Rutland Financial
Management Policy she drafted. Mr. Clark suggested forwarding it to the Finance Committee
so they can review in conjunction with the Selectboard at their meeting on Thursday.
Old Business:
Rutland Flag: Mr. Pantos noted that a different flag for Rutland is flying at the State House than the one
Rutland is flying. Mr. Nartowicz will contact the Historical Society for guidance on this matter.
• Ms. Dibb moved to enter into Executive Session for Reason #3 To discuss strategy with respect to
collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining
or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - Police Department Ms. Bacon
seconded. Motion made and seconded. Mr. Clark aye. Ms. Dibb aye. Mr. Pantos aye. Mr. Walker
aye. Ms. Bacon aye. The Board will reconvene in open session to adjourn.
Adjournment: Ms. Dibb moved to adjourn. Ms. Bacon seconded. Motion made and seconded.
Vote unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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J cq me I. O'Brien,
ard of Selectmen
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