SB Notes March 15, 2022

Board of Health
The Select Board voted to keep the mask mandate in place in all public buildings at least for another 2 or 3 weeks. The BoH had voted to lift the mask mandate in public buildings except for the Library and Post Office (Kate Barrows and Charlene Reynolds do not want the mask mandate lifted in those areas).The BoH indicated that there is no way to social distance in Sawyer Hall but there is at Jacobs Road.  There has been a request to have the bathrooms available in Sawyer Hall and the Select Board voted to allow use.
FY22 MTRSD Assessment Error
Sue Lively is not convinced that we should pay until all options are explored.  Mohawk needs to help cover some of this.  Brian asked if we are satisfied that the calculations are correct. Robyn doesn’t feel that all questions were answered last week. She would like FinCom and SB to write a formal letter with all outstanding questions before moving forward.  Concerned that there was never an answer about professional liability
Barbara Rode, school committee member, attended the district committee meeting.  The gist of  the meeting was that though both TMS and the district made an error,  and Heath should pay what they "owe."  Barbara disagrees. She feels the role of district treasurer should be reviewed and does not feel the calculations are accurate,
ARPA Funds   
Brian asked if any of the funds could be applied to the salt shed because that is infrastructure. Hilma responded that it could, and it could also be used for the purchase of a town truck.  Robyn asked Hilma to check if the money might also be used for anything not covered by the CARES Act.
Town Buildings, Special Project Review, Future Assessments     
Robyn wants to address some of the needed repairs on town buildings.  Estimates that $15.000 available. Important outstanding projects:

• replace the doors on CH, the concrete steps, and railing. AN estimate needs to include the cost of a ramp
• need to address mold in fire department building with ventilation.
• need work on exterior lights at Jacobs Road.

Salt Shed

• drainage is an issue at current site, shed is in bad shape
• may need  new place for materials storage
• should we revisit the conservation restrictions on the Bray Road land to see what might be feasible

Boards Clerk [some town boards and committees have requested administrative support]
Hilma has job descriptions from other towns.  Sue Lively and Hilma to pull together the information to get a description for the job.
Green Communities update  - Brian

• DOR has approved air sealing and insulation project and the exterior lighting project at Jacobs Road
• Brian to meet with Alison Gage from the Council of Governments to prioritize other projects.

Culvert replacement on Burrington Road  - Hilma

• Hilma applied for $400,000 grant
• Current corrugated  culvert  is deteriorating

Cat5 wiring at Jacobs Road

• Brian and Hilma working with tech school on broadband speed in Jacobs Road
• The tech school will borrow diagnostic equipment to check the speed.
• Buildings in other towns are functioning fine on Cat5.
• May not need to upgrade to Cat6 cable. 

Flag Hill Road extension – Hilma - contractor needs to revisit pricing
Shapiro Land Hiking Tail - Hilma

• Parks & Rec received a grant to purchase 9 acres adjacent to the Shapiro land on Flag Hill Road
• The grant funds must be expended by June 30 of this year.
• SB voted to move forward on the purchase.
• SB expressed  appreciation for the great work  of Mike Cucchiara and Parks & Rec.

Executive Session:  to review, approve and release  Executive Session Minutes: Nov. 1, 2, 9,16, 2021; Dec. 7, 21, 2021.