Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes
Thursday December 20, 2018
Rutland Public Library
7:00 p.m.
Present: Sheila Dibb, Leah Whiteman, Wayne Walker, Leroy Clark
Others: Robert Reed – Interim Town Administrator, Abby Benoit – Administrative Secretary
Absent: Jeff Stillings
Ms. Dibb opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge was recited.
OLD BUSINESS
School Rooftop Solar
The Board had questions about the solar agreement that came before at the last meeting. The agreement has been reviewed by the solar consultant, there were three items brought up by the town and consultant including decommissioning, maintaining the warrant of the roof and access for snow removal and emergencies. The concerns have been addressed and changes have been made to the agreement. The license agreement has been reviewed by Town Counsel as well. Building and electrical permits have not been issued they are pending the license agreement. The inspectors have met with Sol Select.
There was discussion of requirements for the permits and all board and committees reviewing before the permit is issued. The power purchase agreement is signed by the school and the selectmen sign the license agreement. The savings over the 20 years will be 1 million dollars. Once central tree is ready a new roof will be put.
Mr. Clark moved to sign the Glenwood School license agreement and Naquag Elementary School License agreement for rooftop solar. Mr. Walker 2nd. Vote unanimous.
Ms. Whiteman joined the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
The Board agreed not to meet on the 31st, can meet on Thursday the 3rd if necessary and go back to the regular schedule.
Mr. Walker moved to enter Executive Session for Reason #2 and #3. Ms. Whiteman 2nd. Roll call: Ms. Whiteman – aye, Mr. Clark – aye, Ms. Dibb – aye, Mr. Walker – aye.
Executive Session 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. (Interim Town Administrator, Town Administrator)
Executive Session 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. (Dispatch, DPW)
The Board moved to Executive Session at 7:14 p.m.
The Board returned from Executive Session for the purpose of adjournment at 8:24 p.m.
Ms. Whiteman moved to adjourn. Mr. Walker 2nd. Vote unanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Abby Benoit
Administrative Secretary
Board of Selectmen
Prepared by Laura Paradise Approved _________
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