MINUTES OF THE CABOT SELECTBOARD (SB)

November 5, 2008

The Cabot Board of Selectpersons did meet as warned at the Willey Building on November 5, 2008 at
7:00 p.m.

Attending were:  Caleb Pitkin (SB Chair), Larry Gochey (SB Vice Chair), Ted Domey (SB Clerk), Lori Augustyniak, Jefferson Tollman, Jim Brimblecomb, Mike Hogan, Aaron & Amanda Bendickson, Bonnie Dannenberg, William Walters, and Tara Rogerson (Town Clerk & Treasurer).

 

Caleb called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.

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

•  AI 1a.  Ted moved to table the minutes of October 15, 2008; Larry seconded.  No discussion, motion passed unanimously.

1.  AI 2 – Public Comment.

•  AI 2a.  Dog Nuisance Complaint - Amanda Bendickson has registered a complaint against Tuvi Feldman of Peacham, after repeated dog attacks at her home.  Caleb asked that Tara prepare a letter informing Mr. Feldman of the violation on the SB’s behalf, including the current Dog Nuisance Ordinance, and asked that Amanda report any future attacks for SB enforcement.  Amanda was also reminded of the requirement to register her dogs in Cabot.
•  AI 2b.  Wastewater Labor Contract - ECI Increase – Jim Brimblecomb and Jefferson Tollman appeared on behalf of United Water to present the annual cost of living increase for the Wastewater management contract.  The increase is 3.5%, or $1,379.98 for 2009.  SB discussed same.  Larry moved to sin the contract; Ted seconded.  Contract was unanimously approved.  Mike Hogan added that there is currently a vacancy on the Wastewater Committee.
•  AI 2c.  Municipal Facilities Alcohol Policy - Lori Augustyniak submitted to the SB a proposed rental & use policy in April 2008, and is requesting the be revisited and approved; SB discussed same.  Caleb asked that the matter be tabled until the December 3rd SB meeting.
•  AI 2d.  2008 General Election – Bonnie Dannenberg requested SB action in response to the school’s decision to remove political campaign signs from the school lawn during the November 4th election. After several phone calls the signs were replaced, and it was agreed that the issue would be further discussed at the next School Board meeting.  Tara will attend the meeting to discuss the relevant statutes.

 

1.  AI 3 – Administrative Duties.

•  AI 3a.  VLCT – Impact of Proposed State Highway Aid Cuts & Proposed Resolution; SB discussed same.  No action taken.
•  AI 3b.  CAMA.NEMRC Disaster Recovery Service; SB discussed same.  No action taken.
•  AI 3c.  ZBA appointment; SB discussed same.  Tabled until November 19th meeting.

1.  AI 4 - Correspondence

•  AI 4a.  The Department of Environmental Conservation wishes to inform the Zoning Administrator that recent legislation banned the sale of new neon-illuminated signs in Vermont.  SB asked that a copy be provided to Gary Gulka.

MINUTES OF THE CABOT SELECTBOARD (SB)

November 5, 2008

•  AI 4b.  VLCT Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions (FACT) Act – Municipal utilities which extend credit as part of continued service have until May 1, 2009 to develop and implement a theft identity prevention program; SB discussed same.  Tabled until draft model policy is received.
•  AI 4c.  The Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission provided their Regional 2008 plan, adopted September 9, 2008; SB discussed same.  SB asked that a copy be provided to Gary Gulka.
•  AI 4d.  Peacham Planning Commission – The SB received notice of the Peacham Planning Commission meeting involving properties bordering Cabot; SB discussed same.  No action taken.
•  AI 4e.  RT 2 Reconstruction Filings.  Documents reviewed.  No action taken.
•  AI 4f.  Cabot Creamery Act 250 Filings.  Documents reviewed. No action taken.

1.  Legal – No legal discussion.

1.  Other Business

•  AI 6a.  A nomination has been made for the appointment of Town Auditor; SB discussed same.  Tabled until November 19th meeting.
•  AI 6b.  Caleb signed certifications for Justice of the Peace elected November 4, 2008.  JPs will begin their duties in February 2009.

1.  AI 7 – Larry moved to adjourn the meeting; Ted seconded. No discussion, motion passed unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:

Tara Rogerson

Cabot Town Clerk