MINUTES OF THE CABOT SELECTBOARD (SB)

October 7, 2009

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

Attending were: Caleb Pitkin (SB Chair), Larry Gochey, Ted Domey, William Walters, Gary Gulka, Carlton Domey, Dean Deasy, Chip Taylor, Walter Bothfeld, Jr., Andy Luce, and Tara Rogerson (Town Clerk & Treasurer).

Caleb called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

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

Ø AI 1a. Larry moved to approve the minutes of September 16, 2009; Ted seconded. No discussion, motion passed unanimously.

2. AI 2 – Public Comment - No public comment

3. AI 3 – Administrative Duties

Ø AI 3a. Tabled until arrival of Ken Gokey.

Ø AI 3b. The Cabot Fire Department proposed the incorporation of NFPA building regulations into the Zoning Regulations as a proactive means to ensure that accessible buildings are constructed in the community; SB discussed same. The SB will continue to establish a working Planning Commission who can take these recommendations into consideration. SB will discuss resolution to set Planning Commission voting membership at the next regularly scheduled meeting of October 21, 2009.

Ø AI 3c. The proposed Flood Hazard Regulations were reviewed; SB discussed same. Gary will make further inquiries whether a Certificate of Occupancy is required. No action taken.

4. AI 4 – Correspondence

Ø AI 4a. The ZBA wrote in support of creating a Cabot Development Review Board. SB will discuss further once a viable Planning Commission is established.

5. AI 5 – Legal. No legal business.

6. AI 6 – Other Business

Ø AI 6a. The Cabot Creamery has requested the installation of signs on all roads entering Cabot restricting the use of jake brakes between the hours of 6pm and 6am, with the expense paid for by the Creamery; SB discussed same. Larry will follow up.

Larry moved to enter Executive Session to discuss personnel issues; Ted seconded. No discussion, motion passed unanimously. Tara and Ken Gokey remained to attend Executive Session. Entered Executive Session at 8:16pm; Caleb ended Executive Session at 8:30pm. No action taken.

Ted moved to enter Executive Session to discuss real estate transaction where premature public knowledge will place the town at a substantial disadvantage. Tara remained to attend Executive Session. Entered Executive Session at 8:30pm; Caleb ended Executive Session at 8:55pm. No action taken.

Ø AI 6b. Tara will advertise the Lister position vacancy.

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