Selectboard Meeting Minutes
Otis Town Hall
Conference Room
Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 6:30 PM
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Topic: Selectboard
Time: Sep 27, 2022 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Attendance: Larry Southard-Chair, Gary Thomas, Terry Gould, Brandi Page, Jim Wilusz, William Allen, Phil Magovern, and Jill Cafarelli.
Call to Order: 6:30 PM
Approval of Minutes: The minutes from 9/13 were approved as amended & 9/15 were approved as written.
Septic Variance for 400 Pine Road: Present on behalf of the application were the owner, William Allen, and the designer, Jill Cafarelli. There are three wells all within 100’ of the proposed septic. The front yard is where the perc was done. Jim Wilusz stated the owner would be responsible for testing the wells initially and for 2 years afterwards. This is a three bedroom, jet design and requires a maintenance agreement. There was discussion about where the car port is located and delineating the septic with boulders so that in the future no one would be driving over the system. Larry made a motion to approve, Terry seconded and it passed unanimously.
Knox Trail Sno-Riders Agreement: Larry made a motion to approve the Knox Trail Sno Riders agreement for another 3 years. Terry seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Surplus: Brandi updated the Board on the bids that came in on the surplus Highway items. The dozer blade did not receive a qualifying bid. Derek will sell that for scrap value. The power broom attachment sold for $150.00 and the 2009 GMC sold for $11,601.00. Larry made a motion to accept the bids. Terry seconded and motion passed unanimously. The bidders will be notified and can schedule taking possession.
Reservoir Road Culverts: The Board reviewed the quotes that came in. There was discussion about timing. Derek recommended waiting and getting new quotes in the spring. If we accept the lowest quotes and get the culverts replaced the soonest we would be paving would be spring. Brandi suggested we use a portion of our Winter Recovery funds awarded from the State to pay for the work. Larry made a motion to accept the lowest quote which was from Clayton & Davenport Trucking with scheduling being mutually agreed upon by Derek and the company, Terry seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Review & Approval of Warrants: Payroll and vendor warrants are on the table for signature.
Not Anticipated: The Board had received a letter from Kris McDonough requesting they appoint Lauren Nelson as a part time officer. This makes 10 total in the department. Larry made a motion to appoint Lauren with a 90 day probation period at Kris’s request, Terry seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Brandi asked the Board about donating our older chairs to the Izaak Walton League. The Board was in favor of that. Larry made a motion to donate the chairs, seconded and passed. Recreation wanted to confirm Trunk or Treat and the Gingerbread House events could be held in person. The Board didn’t have any concerns about that.
Adjournment: 7:07 PM.