Selectboard and Board of Sewer Commissioners Meeting

Attendees: Ivan Beattie (chair), Steve Nichols, Lisa Souls, Carol Lattuga. Absent: Wayne Bell.

Other Attendees: John O'Keefe (Town Manager), Bob Johnston, Hayden Dublois, Ruth Woodard, Dave Quesnel.

Beattie called the meeting to order at 7:07PM.

Minutes from March 21, 2012

Lattuga moved, seconded by Souls, to approve the minutes from March 21, 2012. Motion carried 3-0. Nichols abstained.

Other Business - Park Fundraising

O'Keefe noted that the Rec. Committee was charged with raising at least $5,000 to match Town funds to make improvements to the Rec. Park. O'Keefe said that the Committee and Department exceeded $5,000 and noted that Quesnel and Johnston were instrumental in raising the money. Beattie thanks Quesnel and Johnston.

Executive Session

Nichols moved, seconded by Lattuga, to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing contract negotiations, the premature disclosure of which may place the Town at a significant disadvantage. Motion carried 4-0. O'Keefe and the Park and Recreation Department Building Workgroup were invited to attend the Session.

Lease Option Extension with Vanderbilt MPD

O'Keefe summarized the proposed contract extension option, which would run from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2023. The lease amount would be $125,000 per year. The Town would be required to reimburse Vanderbilt for up to $100,000 at the end of the agreement for the cost of an evelator and HVAC equipment. (A copy of the agreement was filed with the Town Clerk's Office.)

Nichols moved, seconded by Lattuga, to authorize O'Keefe to sign the agreement. Motion carried 4-0. O'Keefe signed the agreement.

Fiscal Year 2011 Audit

O'Keefe and Woodard presented the FY 2011 Town Audit to the Selectboard. The Board, O'Keefe and Woodard discussed the Audit. (The Audit was filed with the Town Clerk's Office.)

Lattuga moved, seconded by Souls, to accept the Audit. Motion carried 4-0.

Tour of Dragons Bike Race Road Access

Nichols moved, seconded by Lattuga, to approve road access for the bicycle race, subject to approval by the Chief of Police on the safety plan and submission of an insurance certificate. Motion carried 4-0.

Roundabout Project Update

O'Keefe updated the Board on the Roundabout project including upcoming events. O'Keefe noted that he expected the project to start this spring.

Liquor Licenses - approval

Acting as the local board of liquor control, the Board approved liquor licenses. Souls recused herself from two licenses.

Adjournment

Nichols moved, seconded by Lattuga, to adjourn. Motion carried 4-0.