MINUTES OF THE CABOT SELECTBOARD (SB)

October 15, 2008

The Cabot Board of Selectpersons did meet as warned at the Willey Building on October 15, 2008 at
7:00 p.m.

Attending were:  Caleb Pitkin (SB Chair), Larry Gochey (SB Vice Chair), Ted Domey (SB Clerk), Carlton Domey, R.D. Eno, and Tara Rogerson (Town Clerk & Treasurer).

Caleb called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.

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

•  AI 1a.  Larry moved to approve the minutes of September 3 and October 1, 2008 as written; Ted seconded.  No discussion, motion passed unanimously.

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

1.  AI 3 – Administrative Duties.

•  AI 3a.  R.D. Eno provided an update on the UDAG Committee.  Ted moved that the Selectboard enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing  financial matters which premature public knowledge may disadvantage the Town and that the Town Clerk by invited to remain for the session; Larry seconded.  No discussion; motion passed unanimously and SB entered executive session at 7:12 p.m.  Caleb ended executive session at 7:35 p.m.
  
  Ted moved to allow Charles Merriman to present to the Court all privileged attorney client correspondence in connection with Cabot v. Ruta, provided such correspondence is not made a matter of public record.  No discussion; motion passed unanimously.

R.D. Eno also provided a report of the Central Vermont Solid Waste Management.

•  AI 3b.  ZBA Appointment.  Currently there are two vacancies of the ZBA; SB discussed same.  Caleb suggested that all ZBA members be appointed at the next Town Meeting for a term of three years.  Appointment tabled until next SB meeting.

•  AI 3c.  Merchant’s Bank Corporate Resolution; SB Clerk signature required.

•  AI 3d.  2009 Renewal Application – VLCT PACIF Insurance.  Coverage was discussed and modified to reflect current facility replacement costs.

 

1.  Correspondence

•  AI 4a.  Aquatic Nuisance Control Project at Joe’s Pond request for funding; SB discussed same.  Larry moved to increase appropriation to the amount of $300; Ted seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

•  AI 4b.  The VLCT Health Trust Annual Meeting; SB discussed same.  No action taken.

•  AI 4c.  Washington County Sheriff FY08 Update; SB discussed same.  No action taken.

•  AI 4d.  Cabot Creamery Act 250 Filings.  Documents reviewed. No action taken.

MINUTES OF THE CABOT SELECTBOARD (SB)

October 15, 2008

1.  Legal – No legal discussion.

1.  Other Business

•  AI 6a.  Final Sawmill Road Bridge Inspection; SB discussed same.  Larry will attend inspection.

•  AI 6b.  Library Trustees letter requesting repairs to the Willey Building; SB discussed same.  The SB will continue to work on improvements to the building.

•  AI 6c.  Tara requested clarification of the use of the Willey Building and applicable fees; SB discussed same.  No action taken.  The SB request that Lori Augustyniak attend the November 5th SB meeting to discuss alcohol policy.

•  AI 6d.  Tara reports there are currently 971 registered voters, and 87 absentee ballots have been sent to date.

1.  AI 7 – Larry moved to adjourn the meeting; Ted seconded. No discussion, motion passed unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:

Tara Rogerson

Cabot Town Clerk