MINUTES- SELECTMEN’S MEETING

TOWN OF BARNET, VT.

MONDAY,          AUGUST 25, 2008

Meeting began at 7:00 PM

Board members present: Selectmen Theodore Faris , Jeremy Roberts, and Stanley

    Robinson. Others present:  Shirley Warden, Sally Anderson Cook of Caledonian Record,  

    David Stevenson, Timothy Gibbs, Leigh Larocque.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

Motion made by Robinson and seconded to approve minutes of meeting held on

August 11, 2008.  Seconded and unanimously approved.

EMERGENCY ORDER ISSUED BY HEALTH OFFICER

Read for the record an emergency order issued by Health Officer Theodore Faris dated August 15, 2008 relative to the Harpin residence in Passumpsic.  Order contains requirements that garbage be removed and disposed of in a sanitary manner within 15 days; immediate control of insects be addressed with an evaluation by a competent exterminator; that the premises be secured to prevent rodent infestation.  Ted Faris reported that there will be an on site meeting with the USDA on August 26^th.

PERMIT REQUEST TO BURY CABLE UNDER CRD ROAD-E.BARNET

Stan Robinson reported that he had been contacted by the railroad asking for permission to place buried cable on the CRD Road in E. Barnet Village.  Selectmen gave their approval with the condition that the road is not to be closed.

KEYSER HILL BRIDGE STATUS

Selectmen reported that they have estimates to fix damaged bridge on Keyser Hill of $15-20,000 for the steel replacement and $15,000 for the concrete fascia.  Ted Faris to talk with Agency of Transportation about aid available to the Town.

STEVENS CEMETERY RESTORATION WORK

Accepted quotation from Gandin Bros. for work on stones in Stevens Cemetery that cannot be repaired or need to be replaced.  The price given was $400 each for 4 stones to be replaced and $700-800 for 8 stones to be repaired.  This work to be done in 2009.

TOWN GARAGE ITEMS

Leigh Larocque appeared to discuss testing to be done on concrete and soil.  Work is in progress on foundation and site work.  David Stevenson expressed concerns about entrance to the office area at the new garage.  Noted receipt of quote on drilling new well.  Will hold off until we receive another quote.

\OTHER ITEMS

-Read letter from Meaghan Burke about rental of beach area for a wedding in October of 2009 and response from Beach Committee about new fees that may come into effect in 2009.

Selectmen want to discuss this with Beach Committee before making any comments.

-Board decided to sell old plow to Bob Veilleux for $175.00.

-To delay screening winter sand until September.

-Shirley Warden made comments about problems with bridge on Warden Road.

Meeting ended at 8:20 PM

Minutes taken by Ted Faris.