MINUTES OF THE CABOT SELECTBOARD (SB)

September 16, 2009

The Cabot Board of Selectpersons did meet as warned at the Willey Building on September 2, 2009 at 7 pm.

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

Caleb called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.

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

Ø AI 1a. Ted moved to approve the minutes of September 2, 2009; Larry seconded. No discussion, motion passed unanimously.

2. AI 2 – Public Comment

Ø AI 2a. Ashley and Rose spoke regarding an incident between Ken Gokey and Rose’s minor son, and requested more information about town funding for the constable, whether the SB can take disciplinary action, and whether he attended the required constable training for law enforcement; SB discussed same. Caleb explained that the SB cannot discipline town officials, but can discuss this matter further with Ken. Caleb asked that Tara request that Ken attend the next SB meeting. Ted moved that Rose and Ashley’s letters to the SB be entered into the meeting minutes; Larry seconded. Motion passed.

3. AI 3 – Administrative Duties - No administrative duties.

4. AI 4 – Correspondence –No correspondence.

5. AI 5 – Legal. No legal business.

6. AI 6 – Other Business

Ø AI 6a. The Cabot Fire Department has proposed implementing regulations for permits, including building standards and site inspections of construction, before issuing certificates of occupancy; SB discussed same. Caleb questioned whether the State has granted this authority to the FD and asked that the Chiefs attend the next SB meeting.

Ø AI 6b. SB discussed proposal for Masonic Hall use.

Ø AI 6c. SB discussed proposed flood hazard regulation; will discuss at further length at the next meeting.

7. AI 7 – Larry moved to adjourn the meeting; Ted seconded. No discussion, motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:

Tara Rogerson, Cabot Town Clerk