MINUTES OF THE CABOT SELECTBOARD (SB)
The Cabot Board of Selectpersons did meet as warned at the
Attending were: Caleb Pitkin (SB Chair), Larry Gochey, Jennifer Persons, Mike Cookson, and Tara Rogerson (Town Clerk & Treasurer).
Caleb called the meeting to order at
1. Agenda Item (AI) 1 – Approval of Minutes.
Ø AI 1a. Caleb asked to table approval of the minutes of April 15 and May 19 until the next meeting.
2. AI 2 - Public Comment.
Ø AI 2a. Jennifer Persons has expressed interest in becoming the Cabot Health Officer and assisting in the upcoming dog survey; SB discussed same. Appointment as Health Office will be warned for the next SB meeting. Caleb moved that Jennifer assist Jo Guertin with the dog survey; Larry seconded. Motion approved unanimously.
Ø AI 2b. Mike Cookson disputes property lines designated in surveys prepared for the Willey Building property, also showing Mike’s surrounding properties, the Cabot Garage and the vacant lot on the corner, following the placement of a watering tub on the disputed property; SB discussed same. Mike stated that, per Carlton Domey’s suggestion, he performed immediate site work at the vacant lot by filling in the foundation to reserve a building permit. Caleb suggested that Mike contact Carlton to inquire as to whether the Zoning Ordinance requires a variance, and to have an independent survey done of his properties to see if they correlate with the surveys on record. At that time any discrepancies would be discussed. Mike agreed that the tub could remain until this issue is resolved if it is moved closer to the sidewalk.
3. AI 3 – Administrative Duties.
Ø AI 3a. Wastewater Budget - United Water. New owners have adjusted payment due dates, necessitating an additional unbudgeted payment for 2009; SB discussed same.
Ø AI 3b. Identity Theft Policy – A draft red flag policy has been provided by the VLCT to help prevent identity theft for new residents requesting town services; SB discussed same. While Caleb doesn’t believe this applies to our municipality, the town should institute the policy.
Ø AI 3c. Dog Warrant reminder letters had a good response; from 67 delinquent dog owners for 2008, there are currently eleven; SB discussed same. Larry moved to sign the 2009 Dog Warrant; Caleb seconded. SB approved motion unanimously and signed warrant.
4. AI 4 – Correspondence.
Ø AI 4a. Sousa – No action taken.
Ø AI 4b. Rt. 2 Reconstruction – No action taken.
5. AI 5 – Legal – There is no legal business.
6. AI 6 - Other Business – There is no other business.
7. AI 7 – Larry moved to adjourn the meeting; Caleb seconded. No discussion, motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Tara Rogerson, Cabot Town Clerk