Minutes of the Bi-Monthly
Town Board Meeting held
The Chairman, Mr. Ferebee, called
the meeting to order at
Resolution No. 196 – 08
Ms. Neville offered a
resolution and moved its adoption. Be it
resolved, that Debra Whitson be appointed to the vacancy left by Jerry Smith on
the Youth Commission Board for the term to expire
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Absent
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes
Resolution No. 197 – 08
Mr. Martin offered a
resolution and moved its adoption. Be it
resolved, that the Final Reports for Water Districts #1 & #2 be accepted as
presented, these reports are attached to and made a part of these minutes. This resolution was seconded by Ms. Neville.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Absent
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes
Mr. Ferebee introduced
Lauren Stack to those present, explaining that the Board had chosen Ms. Stack
as their choice for Sole Assessor. He
said the current term of Sole Assessor will end
Mr. Jaques asked Mr. Ferebee
if he is working on the contract agreement.
Mr. Ferebee said yes, saying that the salary would be $20,000 a year,
that her hours would be either 1 long day of
Resolution No. 198 – 08
Mr. Jaques offered a
resolution and moved its adoption. Be it
resolved, that Lauren Stack be appointed to the position of Sole Assessor,
effective
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Absent
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes
Mr. Ferebee talked with Ms.
Stack about getting together with the current Assessors in December. She said other than December 10th,
she’s very flexible.
Ms. Stack said she would do
monthly reports on paper and was willing to meet with the Board for quarterly
updates or however the Board wished.
Ms. Neville stated that with
the appointed position, the Board is in the driver’s seat.
Mr. Ferebee suggested to Ms.
Stack that it may be best for her to schedule her hours on Tuesday so she can
work in conjunction with Frank Slycord.
Mr. Martin asked if anything
had been done about a clerk to work with her.
Mr. Ferebee said that no
appointment has been made, but he was thinking of having someone work 1 or 2
days per week.
Mr. Martin suggested waiting
until Ms. Stack indicates she’s ready.
With all discussion finished
on this subject, Ms. Stack thanked the Board.
John Davis from Protection
for the
Mr. Winchell
began the presentation by introducing himself and explaining that the Open
Space Committee is working on the 6th version of the plan and would
like the Towns’ support in adding the aforesaid areas into the plan in case
these areas could be acquired or easement agreements obtained.
He explained that the local
government could still veto an acquisition after giving their support in adding
these areas to the plan, he also said that veto could
be overturned.
Mr. Ferebee said he would
like to have a full Board present for this type of vote.
Mr. Ferebee asked if the
State bought lands in these areas would the taxes collected continue to be the
private fee or changed to the State fee.
Mr. Winchell
said taxes paid on land acquired would pay the State fee.
Mr. Davis pointed out that
the State fee is higher than private individuals who have their land under the
480A item.
Mr. Ferebee said it is only
his opinion, but with the economy the way it is he doesn’t feel the State
should be buying land.
Mr. Davis explained the
language in the plan and mentioned that there is land for sale in the Glen saying
it was because the owners can’t afford the taxes.
Mr. Martin commented that
the State owns 77% of the Town of
Mr. Jaques said any building
of homes is good for the tax situation.
He said he would like to hear what the family holding this land feels
about State acquisition.
Mr. Winchell
said if this is put into the plan, it may still be many years before any
purchases occur.
Ms. Neville said she would
be more concerned if this took land from affordable housing. She said she would argue in favor of the
plan, retaining veto power, saying the possibility is that it would be mostly
easements.
Mr. Jaques said these
easements only allow grace periods, he suggests anyone questioning easements
talk to Chuck Dumas.
Mr. Winchell
said that the State is finding displaced hunting clubs new places.
Mr. Ferebee again said he
would like a full Board present to vote.
Mr. Winchell
said some of the neighboring Towns are going to
Mr. Ferebee said he would
review this material with Mr. Biesemeyer, who couldn’t be here tonight, and the
Board could vote at their meeting the second week of December.
Mr. Winchell
said due to the time frame, the State may have to go to Plan B and submit the
plan without adding this areas and with the
possibility of adding them during the review period.
(continued)
Mr. Ferebee said he would
like to hear from the family in the Glen before voting.
Mr. Davis pointed out that
this addition to the plan is not specific to just one family.
Mr. Ferebee spoke about his
concern brought about by the handshake deal years ago stating that the State
would keep the intersection mowed. He
said he has to fight to have that done, that it is only done every other year
and the area mowed is less and less each time.
Mr. Jaques also mentioned
the salt contamination to the wells which cost the Water Department a lot of
money for which no compensation was received from the State.
Mr. Ferebee said the Town
has to protect what they do have.
Mr. Winchell
said he understood and that he hoped “We can work together, meeting a happy
medium”.
With all business discussed,
Mr. Davis and Mr. Winchell thanked the Board for
their time.
Resolution No. 199 – 08
Mr. Jaques offered a
resolution and moved its adoption. Be it
resolved, that the following bills were approved for payment, including those
that were prepaid. This resolution was seconded
by Mr. Ferebee.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Absent
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes
General Fund bills No. 602 – 628 $66,432.99
Highway Fund bills No. 201 – 209 32,982.15
Library Fund bills No. 94 - 97 1,878.57
Water Dist. #1 bills No. 70 -
71 550.00
Water Dist. #2 bills No. 82 -
85 17,086.20
Resolution No. 200 – 08
Mr. Martin offered a
resolution and moved its adoption. Be it
resolved, that all business having been transacted, this meeting be
adjourned. This resolution was seconded
by Mr. Jaques.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Absent
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes
The meeting adjourned at
Ellen
S. Estes, Town Clerk
William B. Ferebee,
Supervisor
Paul R. Martin,
Councilperson
Robert M. Biesemeyer,
Councilperson
Marcy A. Neville,
Councilperson
Lawrence Jaques,
Councilperson