Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes
Monday November 19, 2018
Naquag Elementary School
5:30 p.m.
Present: Jeff Stillings, Leah Whiteman, Wayne Walker, Sheila Dibb, Leroy Clark
Others: Robert Reed – Town Administrator, Mark Reich – Town Counsel, Abby Benoit – Administrative Assistant
Ms. Dibb opened the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Ms. Whiteman moved to approve Treasury Warrant #11 and payroll. Mr. Walker 2nd. Vote unanimous.
NEW BUSINESS
Review of Special Town Meeting Articles and Motions
Ms. Dibb noted that the Finance Committee will be reading the finance motions for Articles 1-12, the Board will start at Article 13 and work their way down the table taking turns through Article 18. The Planning Board will present the remaining articles.
The Town Moderator will read the article and the Board will make the motion.
Mr. Reed noted that because of the CIPC meeting on Thursday, there was a change in the recommendation for Article 12. The security fence has been omitted and the pump house was added to the line with the close circuit security camera. Town Counsel has agreed with the changes, but they need to be approved by the Moderator.
CIPC suggested increasing the number for the security camera item.
On Articles 20 and 22, it was noticed that the Marijuana Bylaws refer to a “Rutland Economic Development Commission” instead of the correct “Rutland Development & Industrial Commission.” The motions were changed to correct the reference on the handout.
Ms. Dibb discussed the article for the soccer field. Every Town agency has done as much research as possible. There are numbers relative to student population increase, 61A numbers, and APR numbers. Research has been done on the deed and lease. The Board has not talked about working with the Agricultural Commission to bring something more concrete for the Town. There was discussion about putting the solar lease money towards conservation and possible doing a land swap.
Mr. Clark joined the meeting at 5:40 p.m.
Ms. Whiteman discussed her conversation with the Agricultural Commission as liaison.
Ms. Dibb stated if a Board member wishes to speak against the article that is fine. It is assumed that if articles are placed by the Board of Selectmen they must be in favor of the article. Mr. Clark suggested standing at the podium as a resident and not behind the table with the Board if there is opposition.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
Ms. Whiteman moved to adjourn for the purpose of attending the Special Town Meeting. Mr. Walker 2nd. Vote unanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Abby Benoit
Administrative Secretary
Board of Selectmen
Prepared by Laura Paradise Approved______
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