10-16-2017 Selectboard Meeting
Town of Fairlee Library
221 US Rte 5 N
Fairlee, Vermont 05045
Monday, October 16, 2017
6:09 PM CALL TO ORDER
PRESENT
- Selectboard Members: Cathy McGrath (Chair); Peter Berger (Vice Chair)
- Visitors: Clyde Blake; Noël Walker, Lister; Lisa Hinsley, Treasurer; Georgette Wolf-Ludwig, Town Clerk; Melissa Gahagan, Assistant Treasurer
- Minutes Clerk: Joanna Bligh
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Cathy McGrath noted additions to the agenda, including being short staffed at the Town offices and adding a to-do list. Peter Berger suggested adding a budget schedule, discussion of letters to department heads, and road grant updates.
MOTION: Peter Berger/Cathy McGrath (moved/seconded) to accept the agenda with modifications. The vote passed unanimously.
STAFF & PUBLIC COMMENTS
Cathy McGrath announced that the Selectboard and the Town Administrator came to an agreement. Discussion on how to distribute e-mails and the role of the Town Administrator in other duties needs to be assessed. Cathy McGrath asked if there were any public comments.
[Clyde Blake left the meeting at 6:25 PM]
Action to be taken in Executive Session was to review any staff suggestions regarding hiring a Town Administrator.
MOTION: Peter Berger/Cathy McGrath made a motion (moved/seconded) to go into Executive Session. The vote passed unanimously.
Executive Session began at 6:26 PM.
MOTION: Peter Berger/Cathy McGrath made a motion (moved/seconded) to move out of Executive Session. The vote passed unanimously.
Executive Session ended at 6:41 PM.
Action taken from Executive Session was to have a staff meeting on Thursday, October 19, at 4 PM or 5 PM (TBD) at the Town Hall.
NEW BUSINESS
Time Capsule Update
Cathy McGrath asked if there had been any feedback about the Time Capsule to be inserted in the wall of the hallway in the Town Hall next to the Listers’ office. Noël Walker noted adding pictures of the town on a DVD, a state quarter, pictures of Brian Hanson, and more. Cathy McGrath asked that the staff query Brian Newcity as to the time frame for building completion.
OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Town Hall Building Project
Cathy McGrath announced that fund raising for the Town Hall needs to be addressed again. There will be a recognition plaque for donors displayed in the Town Hall.
FEMA Update
Cathy McGrath stated that Chris Brimmer’s spreadsheet described storm damage in detail; however, approximate costs were missing. Peter Berger stated that tomorrow at noon is the meeting on the 404 grant (hazard mitigation and municipal roads). Peter Berger stated that he will call in to the meeting.
Gladstone Property/Solar Field Update
Peter Berger stated that he is working to get a right of way and will contact Alan Fogg.
BOARD ORDERS & CORRESPONDENCES
Minutes
MOTION: Peter Berger/Cathy McGrath (moved/seconded) in favor of accepting the minutes (10-9-17) with modifications. The motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Peter Berger/Cathy McGrath (moved/seconded) in favor of accepting the minutes of the SPECIAL Selectboard Meeting on 10-12-17 with modifications. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURN: Time was 7:57 PM
MOTION: Peter Berger/Cathy McGrath (moved/seconded) to close the meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
Attest: Joanna Bligh, Minutes Clerk