MINUTES OF THE CABOT SELECTBOARD (SB)

November 18, 2009

 

The Cabot Board of Selectpersons did meet as warned at the Willey Building on Nov. 18, 2009 at 7 pm.

Attending were: Caleb Pitkin (SB Chair), Larry Gochey, Ted Domey, William Walters, Carl Bean, Ed Fox, Bill Cobb, Diane Klingler, and Tara Rogerson (Town Clerk & Treasurer).

 

Caleb called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.

 

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

Ø      AI 1a.  Larry moved to approve the minutes of October 21, 2009 as modified; Ted seconded.  No discussion, motion passed unanimously.  Minutes of November 4th tabled until next meeting.

                                                                  

2.      AI 2 – Public Comment

Ø      AI 2a.  Bill Cobb and Diane Klingler described the food distribution program, organized by Faith in Action and currently hosted in the Cabot United Church basement, and a proposal to rent and renovate the first floor of the Masonic Hall for these purposes.  Larry questioned the need for handicapped accessible facilities; Caleb established that all utilities would be paid by Faith in Action and questioned whether any religious activities would take place on the premises; SB discussed same.  Caleb moved to tentatively commit $4,700 toward the renovation project and further discuss proposal when provided a breakout of estimated renovation costs; Ted seconded.  No discussion, motion passed 2 to 1 - Ted and Caleb, Yes; Larry, No.

Ø      AI 2b.  Village Trustees and SB discussed the benefits and drawbacks of merging the Town and Village of Cabot; Ed suggested an exploratory committee to establish the economic feasibility of a merger.  Trustees will attend December 16th meeting.

 

3.      AI 3 – Administrative Duties

Ø      AI 3a.  The amended United Water wastewater contract was reviewed by SB and signed.

Ø      AI 3b.  The Flood Hazard Regulations and Planning Commission nominations is tabled until December 1st meeting.

 

4.      AI 4 – Correspondence

Ø      AI 4a.  The VLCT Hazard Identification Survey was discussed by SB; no action taken.

Ø      AI 4b.  The Veteran’s Exemption letter from Mr. Lertola was discussed by SB; no action taken.

 

5.      AI 5 – Legal.  No legal business.

 

6.      AI 6 – Other Business

Ø      AI 6a.  The Cabot Commons has phoned in a complaint for two menacing dogs at the bottom of Glinka Road and Whittier Hill Road.  Tara will contact potential owners.

 

7.   AI 7 – Larry moved to adjourn the meeting; Ted seconded. No discussion, motion passed unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted: Tara Rogerson, Cabot Town Clerk