TOWN OF RUTLAND

SELECT BOARD

March 2, 2009

MINUTES:

Board members present: Steven Hawley, James Hall, Stanley Rhodes III, Richard Del Bianco and Joshua Terenzini.

The Meeting opened at 6:00 P.M. The Board signed orders.

The Board and those in attendance recited the pledge of allegiance.

The Board reviewed the February 17, 2009 minutes. Mr. Hall moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Mr. Terenzini made a second to the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Town representative to SWAC, Mr. Charlie Shields reported:

• Next Hazardous Waste collection day is scheduled for April 11, 2009

Town representative to the Rutland Regional Transportation Council, Mr. Charlie Shields reported:

• City State Representative Mr. Steve Howard is trying to get a stoplight installed at the Ripley Road / West Street intersection due to traffic conditions.

• Informed the Board that he had given the Town School Principal a Safe School Grant application. He said the deadline to submit the application is March 16^th. Mr. Shields said it would be nice to get a grant to extend the sidewalk along the Post Road.

• Informed the Board that Ms. Susan Schreibman had briefed the Council regarding the status of the US 7 Corridor Study.

• Mr. Shields said he had also received a list of the transportation priority schedule for project in the county. Mr. Shields and Mr. Rhodes discussed various transportation issues.

The Board discussed the fact that new development in the Town of Rutland generates new revenues to the City of Rutland.

Town Fire Chief, Mr. Joe Denardo reported:

• He would get word to Town Firemen regarding Income tax relief for emergency responders. Mr. Denardo said volunteer responders could receive a $30.00 per month deduction. He said the tax relief is available of 2008, 2009 and 2010.

• Informed the Board he has ordered new flashlights at a cost of $550.00 for 5 flashlights.

• Informed the Board that the department has to replace their search ropes. The Chief said the current flat ropes tend to get caught and get tangled when used. The Chief said the current ropes were purchased with a FEMA Grant. The Chief said he would like to purchase 5 rope bags that contain 220 feet of 7.5 millimeter reflectorized search rope at a cost of $191.00 per bad. The Chief said he would also like to replace all the personal search ropes, which each firefighter uses. The Chief said all of the improvements would cost about $1,500.00.

• Informed the Board the Department would like to purchase a new photocopier at a price of $1,070.00. Mr. Denardo said the Department has spent $700.00 in repairs on the current copier. Mr. Denardo said there is money in the department’s office equipment budget. Mr. Terenzini moved to allow the Fire Chief to purchase a new photocopier for the McKinley Avenue station in the amount of $1,070.00. Mr. Hall made a second to the motion. Mr. Del Bianco asked where the chief would get the money. Mr. Denardo said from the current budget. The motion passed unanimously.

Town Police Chief, Mr. John Sly reported:

• Said everyone should be on guard for fraudulent activities
• Encouraged everyone with a home computer to have anti-virus protection as well as firewalls in order to protect their computer. Chief Sly said the department can provide limited assistance with computer problems and can help seek other assistance.

Mr. Hall reminded Chief Sly that he is to submit a list of all the department’s equipment to the Board. Mr. Sly said he would have the information available before the end of the month. Mr. Sly thanked the Board for being patient.

Town Clerk & Treasurer, Ms. Marie Hyjek reported:

• She had a liquor license for consideration.

Town Administrator, Mr. Joseph Zingale Jr., reported:

• Informed the Board he will take a look at the Casella Recycling contract to see whether Casella has the right to charge a rate increase of 3.99%.
• Cited the report from A1 sewer service regarding recent maintenance work on the Northend pump station.

• Informed the Board that Mr. Hall had located an Energy Grant to possibly replace all of the lighting at Town Hall with more efficient lighting. Mr. Zingale will work with Mr. Hall and Mr. Jerry Stearns on the project.

• Informed the Board that he has been working with the State Tax Department regarding the implementation of the 1% local option tax.

The Board reviewed and signed the Certificate of Compliance for Town Roads and Bridge Standards form. Mr. Hawley moved to sign the form. Mr. Terenzini made a second to the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Terenzini moved to approve the Liquor & Tobacco Licenses for the Midway Oil Corp. and the Holiday Inn. Mr. Hall made a second to the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

The Board discussed the February 18 Local Government Day, which Mr. Hall attended at the State legislature. Mr. Hall said everyone should tell the State “not to raise taxes.”

The Board decided to review the proposed Zoning Regulations at the next meeting.

Mr. Hawley moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Terenzini made a second to the motion. The motion passed unanimously.