TOWN OF RUTLAND
SELECT BOARD
Board members present: Stanley Rhodes III, Steve Hawley, Jim Hall and Joe Dicton
The
Meeting opened at 6:40 P.M.
All
rose for The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag.
The
Board reviewed the January 31, 20112 minutes. Mr. Hall moved to approve the
1-31-12 minutes with corrections. Mr. Dicton made a second to the motion. The
motion passed by a vote of 4 to 0. Mr. Terenzini did not vote.
Mr.
Rhodes inquired if everyone found the two and a half police officers time
sheets in the Board’s orders. Mr. Rhodes said the reports are on file if anyone
would like to view the reports.
Mr.
Rhodes displayed a picture of the proposed sewer manhole extension riser.
There
were no questions from the floor.
Town
Clerk & Treasurer: Ms. Marie Hyjek reported:
Solid
Waste Alliance Communities & Rutland Transportation Council: Mr. Shields
reported:
Recreation
Director: Mike Rowe reported:
1. Basketball is winding up.
2.
Baseball registrations
to begin February 28th and 29th from 5:00 PM to 6:00 in
the School Gym Lobby
The
Board discussed Stantec’s budget proposal for the design and construction of
the relocation of the Post Road Pump Station electrical panel. Mr. Rhodes cited
the cost break downs contained in the proposed budget.
Mr.
Rhodes said the subtotal for all of the work is $38,100.00
plus an additional for $5,000.00 for testing
services. Mr. Rhodes said he came up with a total of $43,100.00 for engineering oversight of the project. Mr. Rhodes
said the Board should put out a RFP, using Stantec’s Scope –of-work in order to
get prices.
Mr.
Dicton moved to put the engineering work for the upgrade for the US RT 7 / Post
Road sewer system electrical portion out to bid. Mr. Hall made a second to the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr.
Hawley moved for Mr. Rhodes to sign the Vermont Agency of Transportation permit
application. Mr. Terenzini made a second to the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
Mr.
Rhodes said Town School Board Chairman Ms. Lynette Gallipo would attend the
Board’s next meeting to discuss the School’s proposed bond.
Mr.
Rhodes cited the fact that the one percent local option tax raised $1,130.986.99 in 2011. Mr. Terenzini said the
Board has done a good job lowering property taxes with the local option money.
Mr. Terenzini said the Board puts a lot of time and energy into making a
budget.
Mr.
Rhodes said the Board budgeted for five new computers and two laptops and the
Fire Department budgeted for $3,500.00
for hose testing. Mr. Rhodes cited the fact Town employees would receive a 2.5%
pay raise.
Mr.
Rhodes said:
The
General Budget is up 1.48%
The
Highway is up 1%
The
Fire Budget is 3.14 %
The
Recreation is up 1.32%
Regional
Planning Commission Mr. Fred
Nicholson reported:
1.
Told the Board that the
RRPC is initiating a strategic planning process to set the course for the RRPC
for the foreseeable future.
Town
Administrator: Mr. Joseph Zingale reported:
1.
Informed the Board that
an individual living on Robert Place is having mail delivery problems because
of the name of her street and that the individual has requested a street name
change. The Board and Mr. Zingale discussed the matter and the Board decided
not to take any action at this time. Mr. Zingale will write to the town
resident and ask that more time be given to see if the addressing problem is
corrected. Mr. Zingale said there should not be any address confusion with
emergency services since emergency responders have access to the 911 database.
The Board would consider Sawmill Hill Place” if the name is changed.
2.
Inquired if the Board
wants to apply for an Enhancement Grant to build a sidewalk on Post Road. The
Board discussed the matter and expressed little interest in applying for an
Enhancement Grant.
Town
Road Commissioner: Mr. Byron
Hathaway reported:
Not
present
Fire
Chief: Joseph Denardo reported:
Not
present
Planning
Commission: William Matteson
Not
Present
Police
Department: Chief John Sly reported:
Not
Present