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MEETING
MEMBERS PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT:
Mike Courtemanche-Chair David Andrews
Chris Howe Sally Brassor
Mike Ball Chris Garofolo-Media
Robert Miller
Len Howard
WELCOME AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At
PUBLIC COMMENT
No Public comment at this time.
MINUTE APPROVAL
Mike Courtemanche asked Sally about the report of first notification of
injury and if anyone that has an injury has filled out the correct paperwork.
Sally stated that yes and that there have been no problems with the paperwork.
Chris Howard made the motion to approve with
corrections the minutes of December 20, 2010. Corrections are as follows,
spelling error IBPO, also to include a comment that was made that the Rec.
Department’s budget is difficult to appreciate since the increases in income
have kept pace with expenses and is difficult to see that from the budget line
item. Mike Ball seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Len Howard made a motion to approve the minutes of
BILLS AND WARRANTS
Robert Miller made the motion to approve warrants 14S/G
$50,750.05 and 52S $11,187.00 and 1S $11,376.61.
Len Howard seconded the motion. The motion carried.
TOWN OFFICE COPIERS
The Board asked Sally how she felt about only having one copier located
in a general area for everyone to use instead of a copier in each office. Sally
stated that she can’t leave her office to make copies with the safe being open
and important paperwork left out. Sally doesn’t mind sharing with the Listers
and Auditors and that is not a problem. The Board conveyed that they are going
over all the options and the costs. David Andrews suggested that maybe offices
could be moved around for everyone to access to a single copier.
Mike Courtemanche stated that he was getting a quote from Oce’ for
copiers. With much discussion the Board will continue with the copiers in the
February meeting.
Len Howard made the motion to go to the Highway Department on the
agenda. Robert Miller seconded the motion. The motion carried.
The Board reviewed the revised job description‘s from the Highway
Department. One of the items that were discussed was the plowing and taking
care of the sidewalks on
NEW/OLD UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Up Date Personnel Policies-
Chris Howe conveyed that she is still working on these.
Closing of Cemeteries-
Len Howard made the motion to close the cemeteries.
Robert Miller seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Update on Planning Grant Award.
Mike Courtemanche asked the other Board members if they saw the article
in the newspaper about the Grant Award. The members conveyed yes and Congratulations
to the Planning Committee. Windham Regional Commission is working closely with
the Planning Committee to utilize these funds in updating the Town Plan.
Mike Courtemanche stated that since the recent snowmobile accident in
Vernon, it was a good time to inquire about the enforcement of snowmobile
safety rules and maybe check to see who was enforcing the rules. It was the general consensus that the town
would make sure Fish & Game was working in Vernon and that the Vernon
Police Department could check on snowmobilers that were congregated at the
local spots such as Schoolhouse Grocery. Mike Courtemanche would also check with the
Vast Club. With much discussion the
Board moved on.
Chris Howe made the motion to go into executive
session on a personnel matter, which the disclosure of at this time may be
detrimental to the Town and/or individuals involved. Len Howard seconded the
motion. The motion carried.
Mike Courtemanche stated that the Board went into executive session at
Chris Garofolo asked about the
closing of the cemeteries and if this was common practice. The Board conveyed
that this year they were late in doing so, but that this is, as well as the openings are
done by the Selectboard.
Chris Howe made the motion to adjourn. Mike Ball
seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Adjourned @
Respectfully
submitted by Elaine Howard
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