MINUTES OF THE CABOT SELECTBOARD (SB)

February 11, 2009

The Cabot Board of Selectpersons did meet as warned at the Willey Building on February 11, 2009 at
7:00 pm to discuss the proposed Wastewater Fee increase.

Attending were: Caleb Pitkin (SB Chair), Ted Domey (SB Clerk), Larry Gochey, William Walters, Ed Pcolar, and Tara Rogerson (Town Clerk & Treasurer).

Caleb called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

William Walters asked for the current wastewater user fee, which is a yearly base fee of $660 per ERU or $165 per quarter. Caleb asked if there were any additional public comments; Tara was asked to express the opinion of Jennie Gilbert, who could not attend but feels the increase is unnecessary and has come too soon on the heels of the previous one. The SB would like to convey their appreciation for Mrs. Gilbert’s comments. Larry moved to adjourn the informational meeting; Ted seconded. No discussion, motion passed unanimously. The informational meeting adjourned at 7:07 pm.

The Cabot Board of Selectpersons did meet as warned at the Willey Building on February 11, 2009 at
7:00 pm.

Attending were: Caleb Pitkin (SB Chair), Ted Domey (SB Clerk), Larry Gochey, William Walters, Ed Pcolar, and Tara Rogerson (Town Clerk & Treasurer).

Caleb called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.

1. Agenda Item (AI) 1 – Approval of Minutes.

Ø AI 1a. Ted moved to approve the minutes of January 15^th and 21^st, 2009 with amendments; Larry seconded. No discussion, motion passed unanimously. Ted moved to postpone approval of the minutes of January 30, 2009; Larry seconded. No discussion, motion passed unanimously.

2. AI 2 – Public Comment – No public comment.

3. AI 3 – Administrative Duties.

Ø AI 3a(a). Proposed Wastewater Fee Increase – Larry moved to set the wastewater fees for 2009 at $700 per ERU; Ted seconded. No discussion, motion passed unanimously. Caleb requested that Tara send an informational mailing to all wastewater users, mentioning another increase is likely for 2010.

Ø AI 3a(b). The Cabot Creamery would like to thank the Town of Cabot and its residents for their continued patience, time, and support. The 90^th anniversary celebration of the Cabot Creamery is scheduled for June 13, 2009; further exhibit and event details will be discussed. An estimated 1,200 people attended last year’s event.

Ø AI 3a(c). Russell Graphics Town Map Contract; signatures required. Caleb would like to postpone approval until Town Meeting.

Ø AI 3b. Central Vermont Humane Society. The Town received a letter from the Humane Society stating that it would no longer accept stray animals from Cabot residents, or animals from our Animal Control Officer, unless the contract is signed; SB discussed same. The contract amount increased from $300 to $500 for 2009. Larry moved to sign and pay the requested; Ted seconded. Motion passed unanimously, albeit reluctantly.

Ø AI 3c. Central Vermont Solid Waste Board appointment; signatures required. Caleb would like to postpone appointment until Town Meeting.

Ø AI 3d. Washington County Sheriff Department contract renewal; SB discussed same. Ted moved to sign the 2009 contract; Larry seconded. Motion passed unanimously and the contract was signed.

Ø AI 3e. Budget; SB discussed same. Ted moved that the budget pass with amendments; Larry seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

4. AI 4 – Correspondence.

Ø AI 4a. Graves Builders; SB reviewed letter.

Ø AI 4b. Lamoille County Rail Trail; SB reviewed documents.

5. AI 5 – Legal – No legal issues.

6. AI 6 - Other Business.

Ø AI 6a. The Library has requested a $1,200 advance in their 2009 appropriation to cover expected February bills; SB discussed same. SB approved appropriation request.

7. AI 7 – Larry moved to adjourn the meeting; Ted seconded. No discussion, motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:

Tara Rogerson

Cabot Town Clerk