MINUTES OF THE CABOT SELECTBOARD (SB)

February 25, 2009

 

The Cabot Board of Selectpersons did meet as warned at the Willey Building on February 25, 2009 at

7:00 pm. for a public hearing to discuss the 2009 Town Report.

 

Attending were:  Caleb Pitkin (SB Chair), Ted Domey (SB Clerk), Larry Gochey, RD Eno, Mark Codling, Charles Codling, Paul Stucker, Sandy Schmitt, William Walters, and Tara Rogerson (Town Clerk & Treasurer).

 

Caleb called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

 

RD Eno gave an overview of the 2009 UDAG grant requests.  Paul Stucker asked for an explanation of the $17,841.85 UDAG request from the Cabot Emergency Ambulance Service; RD responded that it was a device that enabled communication with the hospital while en route for advanced treatment preparation and immediate treatment.  As with the school request, any grant that meets the scope of the UDAG plan is put before the Cabot voters at Town Meeting.  Sandy asked about the necessity of the constable articles; Mark explained. Caleb suggested that Articles 9 and 10 be discussed in conjunction, as they are closely related.  RD asked why the audit report isn’t in the Town Report if the school’s was available; Caleb explained that the school is on a fiscal year budget, allowing more time for the audit.  RD asked for the estimated tax rate; Caleb responded that there would be an estimated five-percent increase to cover the budget and 2.5-cent to retire the 2008 deficit.  RD asked for a Willey Building expense breakout; Caleb responded.  RD suggested that the payments to the Solid Waste District hold a separate line item on the profit and loss; Tara responded that it could be done.  RD asked about the Masonic Hall expenses; Caleb responded.  RD asked about the UNICEL fees; Caleb responded.  RD suggested that the UDAG Fund has a line item in the Balance Sheet; Caleb explained that it is separate from the General and Highway Funds, like the Wastewater Fund. RD asked why we did not show depreciation on equipment; Caleb explained that we would need to establish a capital budget, which would allow for depreciation and impact fees.  RD asked about UDAG loans to the Wastewater Fund; Caleb responded.  Larry moved to adjourn the public hearing; Ted seconded.  No discussion, motion passed unanimously.  The public hearing adjourned at 7:49 pm.

 

The Cabot Board of Selectpersons did meet as warned at the Willey Building on February 25, 2009 at

7:50 pm.

 

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

Ø            AI 1a.  Ted moved to approve the minutes of February 11, 2009; 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.

Ø            AI 2a.  Bill Walters announced that the Cabot Chronicle is celebrating its 1st anniversary and asked that the paper be included as a newspaper of record; SB discussed same.  SB will further consider the request; no action taken.

 

3.   AI 3 – Administrative Duties.

Ø            AI 3a.  Liquor License Applications; SB discussed same.  Larry moved to sign the certificates as received; Ted seconded.  No discussion, motion passed unanimously; certificates signed.

Ø            AI 3b.  Bridge Inspection Report; SB discussed same.  Larry moved to sign the report; Ted seconded.  Motion passed unanimously; report signed.

 

4.   AI 4 – Correspondence.

Ø            AI 4a.  RT 2 Reconstruction updates; SB discussed same. 

Ø            AI 4b.  Cabot Creamery Act 250 Permit updates; SB discussed same.

 

5.   AI 5 – Legal – No legal issues.

 

6.   AI 6 - Other Business.

Ø            AI 5a.  Caleb mentioned that Gary Gulka has resigned from the Planning Commission and as Health Officer effective Town Meeting Day.

 

7.   AI 7 – Larry moved to adjourn the meeting; Ted seconded. No discussion, motion passed unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 10:52 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted:

 

Tara Rogerson

Cabot Town Clerk