Town of Troy Selectboard Meeting
12-17-08
These minutes are unofficial until approved by the Board
Board present: Roland Mayhew, Nate Deslandes,
Clerk: Rose Mary Mayhew
Guests: Raymond Lemay, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sanville, Lee Forbes
Meeting opened at 7pm by Paul Barrenger
Mark Sanville – has questions on Sanville road and where Class 3 road ends and Class 4 begins. Mark wants to know what needs to be done to the rest of the road to be brought up to Class 3 specs. Lee gave a general overview of requirements of a class 3 road. Mark asked if there was any help the town could give to help with this process. Nate asked what other roads that the town takes care of that are class 4 road, Lee stated that there is none. Lee further stated that the requirements are that of the state not the towns. The requirements are necessary in order that the town receive state highway funds on a yearly which is based on the mileage of Class 1, 2, and 3 roads. Mark stated he has replaced the 12 inch culverts with 24 inch steel culverts which Mark did, he now questions why that cost was his and not the town responsibility given that this could be considered replacement. He is asking if the town could help with gravel given this is a town road. It is noted that this is a Class 4 road and the requirement is that it is to be passable in the summer – Lee pointed out that is not even required – the town has the option of having Class 4 roads passable – if one road is maintained as passable then all have to be passable in summer by a pleasure vehicle, or the town has the option of not maintaining Class roads as passable however it is a all or nothing either way.
Mark asked to have the statue available for further discussion; Lee will have it available from the town clerk, highway policy given to Mark as well.
Meeting minutes of 11-19-08 – Motion to approved as written - Roland/Nate all in favor so moved.
Meeting minutes of 11-25-08 – Motion to approved as written – Nate/Roland all in favor so moved.
Lee reported that the town is paying for uniform costs and is wondering if it would be financially less for the town if the employees had a clothing allowance instead – i.e. paying for 5 sets of jeans, sweatshirts, and T-shirts. Will also have to buy rags as well – 35dollars per week x 52 weeks per year.
Motion – each employee will receive 250 dollars per year for clothing and 250 dollars for purchasing of rags. Roland/Nate – so moved, Lee will monitor and report back if this allowance is not sufficient. Lee will notify the uniform company of the termination of this service.
Lee reports the Road Dept is functioning well and running very efficiently.
Orders reviewed and signed as presented
W13-8 $984.94 R25-8 $1410.88 G1104 $1070.27 R1201 $1156.42
R1104 $1178.92 G32-8 $15000.00 G33-8 $3389.33 G1201 $5121.35
R1202 $1210.89 G1202 $1553.89 G34-8 $10,028.57 G35-8 $42,721.00
R26-8 $11779.09
Paul stated he is effectively immediately is resigning as Selectboard Chair, asked who is going to be Chair – no resolution – will be on Jan. meeting agenda.
Paul played two phone messages he has received – E. Stone regarding a tax abatement issue – had sent a letter in Oct. to town clerk office to the attention of board of Civil Authority – the Selectboard has not seen the letter to day. Phil Gonyaw is requesting an increase in the housing allowance for disabled vets and is requesting this go on the ballet at town meeting. Roland will get a copy of the letter and send a response.
Reviewed correspondence from Ted Quentin – dated Dec 7th, 2008 and Dec 14th, 2008.
Motion – to continue with the civil action against Ted Quentin regarding the former Carlton Longe property – Nate/Roland all in favor so moved. Rose Mary will contact Bill Davies office with this action.
Christmas bonuses for employees –
Motion to pay the following holiday bonuses: Lucille and Lee 250 dollars, Don Austin and Holly Guyette $100 dollars. Nate/Roland – so moved
Delbert Cote will not be receiving a bonus this year as he is still in his probationary period. It is noted that he is doing a great job.
Nate stated he heard on Monday that the Town of Troy is be going to be sued, does not have any further details at this time.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20pm