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May 9, 2015
TOWN OF RUTLAND

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

May 9, 2015

Glenwood Elementary School

5:30pm

PRESENT: Joseph R. Becker -Vice Chair, Leroy C. Clark, Wayne Walker, Sheila Dibb, Diane Cook - Administrative Secretary. Chairman Michael S. Pantos arrived at 5:37pm.  

5:32pm Mr. Becker opened the meeting

OPEN SESSION:

Discuss/review ATM & STM articles and motions: Mr. Becker notified the board that the funding for the new police officer was not taken from free cash, so there is $25,920 available. Discussion was held regarding options of where to utilize the cash.

  1. 4th of July Committee
  2. Paving of the Community Center parking lot
  3. Fire Fighters equipment
  4. Library
DPW Superintendent Kellaher joined the meeting at 5:39pm and confirmed that paving the lot for the Community Center will cost a minimum of $15,000.  

It was decided to allocate the new available free cash on the STM Articles as follows:

  1. Community Center Parking Lot: $15k instead of no action on Article 6
  2. Stabilization: $10k for Article 12
  3. 4th of July: $4,500 for Article 14
Treasure Valley Solar Agreement Approval - Mr. Kellaher and Mr. Letsky: Diane Peterson and Peter Letsky brought forth information regarding a memorandum of understanding to be entered into with Treasure Valley. The signed agreement was presented. Paul Cranston joined the meeting and discussion ensued. Formal board approval will be at the next full board meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:  

Executive Session Line Item: Mr. Pantos notified the board that there is an expense needed for an item that will be discussed in a future executive session. He is requesting the Board to allow $1,500 to be allocated for anticipated legal expense. Ms. Dibb made a motion to authorize the Fire Chief to pursue legal counsel through Mr. Jenkins and to approve the additional $1,500 expense for legal fees. Mr. Becker 2nd the motion. All Aye. Vote unanimous.

Girl Scout Cadet Troop #36015 request to host a walk named “March for Marco”: Mr. Pantos put forth the request for the walk. The Board agreed to conditionally authorize the walk and invites the Troup to attend a future board meeting in order to present the plans and to ensure that items such as police detail and insurance are taken care of.

Ms. Dibb made a motion to authorize Girl Scout Troup #36015 to host a walk named “March for Marco” contingent upon the satisfactory compliance of various conditions such as plans for police detail and insurance. Mr. Clark 2nd the motion. Vote unanimous.

The Board reviewed a notification from the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts of an award ceremony for the Girl Scout Gold Awards in June. A Rutland Girl Scout is receiving this prestigious award.

Ms. Dibb made a motion for the Board to prepare a commendation for Girl Scout Caroline Galvinhill to be presented to her at the awards ceremony. Mr. Clark 2nd the motion. Vote unanimous.

Ms. Dibb made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Clark 2nd the motion. Vote unanimous.

Meeting adjourned at 6:00pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane M. Cook, Administrative Secretary

Board of Selectmen - Town of Rutland