Town of Panton Selectboard Meeting
Tuesday August 2, 2005
Panton Town Offices
Minutes
UNAPPROVED
Selectboard
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Administration
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Guests/Visitors
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R. Atkins
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P. Bodington
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M. Billings
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J. Moulton
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| A. Sullivan
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Call to Order: Chair R. Atkins called the meeting to
order at 7:10 p.m.
Minutes: Motion by J.
Moulton, seconded by A. Sullivan, to approve the minutes of June 14,
2005 as written. So voted. Motion by A. Sullivan, seconded by J.
Moulton, to approve the minutes of July 11, 2005. So voted.
Road Foreman Report: P. Bodington reported that he was looking
into the purchase of a chloride spreader which would cost the town
about $6,000.00 to get set up. This would be used on the following
roads: Hopkins, Stove Pipe City, Slang, West, Adams Ferry, Spaulding,
Allen, and Grandy. The Selectboard questioned whether he would have
time to do this as his schedule seems to be so full to which he replied
it would only take a half-hour to forty-five minutes to spray a road.
He added that this would be a cost savings as opposed to have the work
subcontracted out. The Selectboard will take this under advisement. P.
Bodington advised that he added two more sections of blacktop to the
bid; Arnold Bay and Adams Ferry Road. He said that it was torn up
probably due to lack of base and manure hauling. He doesn’t know yet
how much it will cost but they will be here tomorrow to begin paving.
The Selectboard mentioned paving Lake Road as the corner is very
dangerous but P. Bodington stated he didn’t have the money for it.
Chair Atkins said Lake Road was much more important than Adams Ferry
Road as it is traveled much more. Discussion on the future need for a
tandem truck. Advised that he had repaired a culvert on Slang Road
which should be replaced next year. J. Moulton asked if the sign for
Jackson Road had been moved from East Road. P. Bodington said when he
has the backhoe in the area he will do it then. Discussion on
construction signs and the Selectboard advised that they had approved
the purchase of signs at an earlier meeting. P. Bodington advised that
rock salt prices have gone up. Also advised that he is taking two weeks
vacation in August.
A. Sullivan mentioned that citizens are complaining about the lack of
roadside mowing and she explained that the roadsides will be mowed
before winter. She advised Clerk S. Torrey to forward any complaints to
a member of the Selectboard. P. Bodington mentioned that there is a
great deal of theft of construction signs. A. Sullivan asked P.
Bodington if he looked into the snow fence from Country Home Products.
P. Bodington stated that it was half the thickness of what we currently
use and wouldn’t stand up to wind/snow.
New Business: Dog Warden M. Billings advised the Board that
there are only two un-registered dogs left; Larry Garrison and Michelle
Rheaume. Both have said they will register their dogs by the next week.
He asked for the Board’s consideration in letting him register some of
the dogs. He would use a copy of the license and then forward to the
Clerk for filing and completion. He added that this may be easier to
get a dog registered when he calls on them.
New Business: (Cont’d) The Selectboard does not have a problem
with this and M. Billings will speak with the Town Clerk to ensure this
can be done. Chair Atkins advised that he make sure to give a receipt
for any money he is given. A. Sullivan told M. Billings that he is
doing a great job and the town appreciates all his efforts. There was
discussion on animal control and M. Billings advised that he didn’t
believe the town needs an animal control ordinance at this time and the
Selectboard concurred.
Old Business: Discussion of compensation for J. Moulton as
Planning scribe. Motion by A. Sullivan, seconded by R. Atkins to set
compensation at $25.00 per meeting.
Tax Rate: The tax rate was reviewed and J. Moulton made the motion to set the municipal tax rate at $.41. A. Sullivan seconded the motion so voted.
Action Items: Chair Atkins mentioned that the Town Clerk
would like to use the cap versus pre-buy for fuel this winter to for
cash flow purposes. Motion by A. Sullivan, seconded by J. Moulton to use the cap buy. So voted.
Discussion on compensation for the Dog Warden position. Chair Atkins
advised that there is an annual stipend. The Road Foreman overtime was
discussed and it was noted that overtime is still being used which is
contrary to the job description. Also discussed was the hiring of S.
Bodington who is mowing the town garage and town hall lawns which is
also contrary to the job description.
Correspondence was reviewed and check warrants were signed/approved.
Motion by A. Sullivan to adjourn meeting at 9:45 p.m. Seconded by R. Atkins. So voted
Town of Panton
Emergency Selectboard Meeting
August 16, 2005
The Town of Panton Selectboard convened on Tuesday, August 16, 2005
with the full board in attendance to discuss a personnel issue.
Chair R. Atkins called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. Motion by A.
Sullivan, seconded by J. Moulton to go into Executive Session at 9:15
a.m. to discuss a personnel issue. So voted.
Motion by A. Sullivan, seconded by J. Moulton to come out of Executive
Session at 10:45 a.m., seconded by J. Moulton. Motion by A. Sullivan to
accept Road Foreman Paul Bodington’s letter of resignation dated August
12, 2005. Motion was seconded by J. Moulton. So voted.
Chair Atkins adjourned the meeting at 10:49 a.m.