MINUTES OF THE CABOT SELECTBOARD (SB)

August 11, 2010

The Cabot Board of Selectpersons did meet as warned at the Willey Building on August 11, 2010 at 7 pm.

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

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

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

Ø AI 1a. Larry moved to approve the minutes of July 7 and July 17, 2010; Ted seconded. No discussion, motion passed unanimously.

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

3. AI 3 – Administrative Duties

Ø AI 3a. Caleb explained that he had not prepared a proposal for parking. Anne read excerpts from an 8/4/10 Hardwick Gazette article regarding parking issues and requested a community forum to discuss Cabot village parking issues. Caleb said that speeding is also an issue and asked if Anne would be willing to head up a forum discussion. Larry emphasized that the current focus is on the municipal parking continually being used by the garage, not Cabot parking as a whole. Anne asked that it be acknowledged by the SB that municipal event parking overflow into their empty lot has occurred without complaint by the Cooksons; Caleb and Tara acknowledged this point. Caleb asked if the Cooksons were more interested in a lease or rental of their land for parking instead of an equivalent trade of used space; Anne was not prepared to comment until a proposal was offered. Caleb will prepare two proposals; Anne will work on a town wide forum to discuss parking issues.

Ø AI 3b. Larry reported that the Town received a $150,470 grant to replace the wooden bridge on Ennis Road; 90% of the total estimated expense for the 2011 budget.

Ø AI 3c. Tara has yet to receive a revised Wastewater Plant Membrane replacement invoice; until an accurate invoice is received; SB discussed same. Larry moved to approve the revised invoice amount of $24,595 once the proper invoice is received; Ted seconded. No further discussion; motion passed unanimously.

Ø AI 3d. An invoice was presented to the SB for computer repair work in the Town Office; Larry moved to approve $250; Ted seconded. No further discussion; motion passed unanimously.

Ø AI 3e. Tara requested clarification for which Town committees should be in regular contact with the Town Attorney; Caleb responded that any quasi judicial group, such as the ZBA could without authorization.

Ø AI 3f. Tara gave an overview of the PACE program, which could allow residents to make large energy efficiency improvements to their home with the repayment made over 20-years directly through their property taxes; SB discussed same. Tara will prepare a letter of interest to the Regional Planning Commission to receive a $2,000 implementation and informational grant.

Ø AI 3g. Tara reported that the well closure request will need additional actions by the Town; Larry will call for details.

4. AI 4 – Correspondence.

Ø AI 4a. Cabot Creamery Site Management Activities report was reviewed; no discussion.

Ø AI 4b. Liberty Tree Day; SB reviewed same.

Ø AI 4c. Public Service Board Net Metered Power System; SB reviewed and discussed same.

5. AI 5 – Legal. There is no legal business.

6. AI 6 – Other Business – No other business.

7. AI 7 – Larry moved to adjourn the meeting; Ted seconded. No discussion, motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:

Tara Rogerson, Cabot Town Clerk