Danville Vermont             

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                               Town of Danville

Selectboard Minutes

                     June 18th, 2009

The Selectboard met at the Danville Town Hall on Thursday June 18th, 2009. Marvin Withers called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Selectboard present were, Marvin Withers, Michael K Walsh, Doug Pastula, and Denise Briggs. Also present were Kevin Gadapee and Merton Leonard, visitors Ken Linsley, John Blackmore, Craig Vance, Gary Fontaine, Ed Hebebrand, Jack Guldenschuh, and reporter Sally Cook.

             Michael K Walsh moved to accept the minutes of the 4th meeting with the correction of two grammatical errors; Doug Pastula seconded the motion which was approved.

             The first visitor, John Blackmore representing Sawyer Insurance Agency, was present to review the Town's auto and property insurance coverage. John discussed the reduction in premium of $3731.00 for FYI 2010, while the amount of coverage on buildings increased by $ 1 million, for a combined total of  $3.8 million of property coverage.  

             Next visitor, Craig Vance representing NEK Wheelers ATV Club, was present to inform the Board of their newly formed ATV Club. He told the Board that while they appreciate using the Town Roads in places to connect their trails, that their long term goal would be to move the trails off the roads and onto private property, as well as to connect to trails to other towns. In the meantime they request to add signs to Town sign post where the roads are used, to direct travel and control speeds. He also noted that they will join VASA, the VAST of ATV 's. They would work to get people to join the clubs, follow the rules, and report people that do not.

             The next visitor, Jack Guldenschuh, was present to request to get added to the bidder list for the Wightman Road project. It was explained that as a large federal project, all bidders had to be on the VTrans approved bidder and supplier list. Whereas his firm is not on the list, there is nothing the Board could do to approve this request. Jack explained he was on the ANR approved list, but evidently each state department has their own list.

             Ken Linsley had sent a letter to the Board addressing the uses of the Green as seen by the Chamber of Commerce, and again suggested that the designers of the Route 2 Green project be invited to attend the activities to see first hand how the Green is used. Michael K Walsh moved to send an invitation to VTrans designers to attend the activities on the Green along with a copy of the letter from Ken. Doug Pastula seconded the motion which was approved.

             Kevin explained in his road report that they are now doing summer work, grading and replacing culverts, as well as FEMA work on McDowell. He expects the lower portion of Joe's Brook Road to get the top coat of paving so they can get that project finished. The new dump truck is in Morrisville getting outfitted with a dump body and plow equipment, and will join the fleet soon.

             Four bids were received from suppliers for the large cement culvert for Wightman Road.  Calco of Waterford was the low bidder with an eight week delivery, and was awarded the contract per the parameters voted at last meeting. Other bidders were CSI, CAMP, and Michie. The stream alteration permit for the project was also received from the Agency of Natural Resources. We expect the bids to go out for the construction next week.

             Kevin and Merton attended the day long workshop in Lyndonville on FEMA storm damage Disaster Response and Recovery. While much of the information is being used on the current projects, they were able to gain useful ideas. They also meet the staff that they would work with from VTrans and FEMA. These contacts will prove beneficial for future storms.  

            The Board reviewed the expenditures, and approved the orders for payment.

             Merton noted that the notice of a Selectboard vacancy had been posted in town in the usual places as required by state statues, and that nine people have expressed interest in filling the position. Michael K Walsh moved to go into executive session to discuss personnel, Doug Pastula seconded the motion the Board moved into executive session.

             The Board exited the Executive session at 8:06pm. Michael K Walsh moved to appoint Steve Larrabee to the vacant post of Selectmen, to serve until the next town meeting, Denise Briggs seconded the motion and the motion was approved by all.

             With no other business, the Board adjourned the meeting at 8:08 PM.

            Respectfully Submitted, 

Merton Leonard

Clerk of the Selectboard

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