Board of Selectmen Minutes
October 26, 2015
Glenwood Elementary School
(Prior to the Special Town Meeting)
6:00 pm
Opening of Meeting by Chairman: Mr. Clark opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Leroy Clark, Stephanie Bacon, Sheila Dibb, Wayne Walker, Michael Pantos
and Margaret Nartowicz, Town Administrator.
Sign Treasury Warrant #9T and Payroll: Mr. Walker moved to sign Warrant 9T with payroll. Ms. Bacon seconded. Motion made and seconded. Vote unanimous
Mr. Clark requested that the first order of business be to review the articles and motions for the town meeting under “Old Business” with the Town Administrator.
Old Business:
Special Town Meeting Articles:
Ms. Nartowicz noted that articles 1-7, 9 and 11-13 were correct as presented with their motions.
Article 8: She stated that the Board has to make a decision on Article 8 regarding the Town Clerk’s salary. Ms. Dibb moved to concur with the Fincom and increase the wages in the amount of $3,574.67 for this fiscal year. Mr. Pantos seconded. Motion made and seconded. Vote unanimous.
Article 10: Ms. Nartowicz explained that the Board has 3 options on this motion, with the Fincom recommending the motion as follows; the sum of $53,308 from raise and appropriate, $65,000 from Assessors Overlay surplus and $64,612 from Free Cash (Available Funds) and $109,275 from Fiscal Year 2016 budget reductions as listed on the chart entitled “Article 10 Funding Sources”. Mr. Pantos moved this option. Mr. Walker seconded. Motion made and seconded. Vote unanimous.
Article 14: Mr. Pantos moved to appropriate $10,000 from Free Cash to the Reserve Fund per the Town Administrator’s recommendation. Ms. Bacon seconded. Motion made and seconded. Vote unanimous.
OPEN SESSION:
DPW:
Mr. Kellaher updated as follows:
- Weston & Sampson Proposal re: Chief Water Operator Position: Mr. Kellaher informed the Board that he spoke with the State Ethics Commission and there would be no conflict of interest for Steve Cannell to work under an agreement where Weston & Sampson have offered to hire Mr. Cannell until the end of the year. Mr. Kellaher continued noting the only conflict would be if he continues to work over the 960 hours he will have to give a portion of his pay to the retirement board. The agreement that was signed had several different categories according to Mr. Kellaher so he reduced the hours so Mr. Cannell could work under the Weston and Sampson license for the remainder of the year unless the position is filled. He noted the agreement is already signed but the Board has to choose the category.
- Town Report – Mr. Kellaher presented a picture of the arbor and garden at the senior center, which was dedicated to Sharon Berndt and Carol Boucher, as a suggestion for the Town Report cover.
- Sewer Extension Rules and Regulation: Ms. Nartowicz informed the Board that the final markups from Kopelman and Paige, PC are included in the final version and the Board just needs to approve and sign it. Mr. Pantos moved to approve the Town of Rutland Sewer Extension Rules and Regulations as presented. Ms. Bacon seconded. Motion made and seconded. Vote unanimous.
- Mr. Kellaher noted he has put the truck on hold with the vendor until the outcome of the Special Town Meeting. He anticipates getting a good price ($40,000 or less) and it comes complete.
- Soils Import Update: Mr. Kellaher told the Board that a “Notice of Soils Importing Activity” has been sent out to all parties regarding Jordan Farms, Inc. Mr. Kellaher has received responses and those received are in agreement with it.
NEW BUSINESS:
- Resignation – Recreation Committee: Mr. Pantos moved to accept the resignation of Dorothy Rosoff from the Recreation Committee. Ms. Dibb seconded with regrets. Motion made and seconded. Vote unanimous.
- Ratify Fincom Appointment: Ms. Dibb moved to ratify the appointment of Thomas Ruchala per the recommendation of the Finance Committee and Moderator. Mr. Walker seconded. Motion made and seconded. Mr. Clark nay. Mr. Pantos nay. Ms. Bacon in favor. Motion passed 3-2.
- Social Media Policy: Ms. Nartowicz requested that the Board review the Social Media Policy as presented. This will be added to the next agenda.
- Chapter 61A – Right of First Refusal- Meagher Property, Emerald Road and Davis Property, Main Street. The documents have been forwarded to the appropriate Board, Committees and Rutland Land Conservancy for responses.
Adjournment: Mr. Pantos moved to adjourn. Mr. Walker seconded. Motion made and seconded. Vote unanimous.
Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jacqueline I. O’Brien, Administrative Assistant
Board of Selectmen
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