SB Notes Tuesday Jan 17

6:05 p.m. Appointment: Greg Rode regarding construction by cannabis farmers

• Concern about violations at 11 Bellor Road.
• Flagrant ignoring of zoning bylaws—presence of the storage containers, not properly setback, fencing, electric.
• Concern about inaction on the part of FRCOG inspector, the Planning Board, and the Select Board.
• SB needs to consult legal and consult with the Planning Board.

Other Business

• Community forums follow-up
  • The SB has received some harsh communication from supporters of this effort that were characterized as divisive and not a good way to begin  dialogue.
  • Mick Comstock and Neil Stetson have offered to facilitate at the Heath Union Church and this was looked on favorably by the SB.
• Request for tax abatement on new town property
  • SB voted to abate tax for land purchased to extend the Shapiro trail off Flaghill Rd
• Excess equipment disposal
  • SB approved a request by Hilma to have the freedom to dispose of unused equipment valued under $1000. 
  • A resident requested the publicly be informed known so that residents would have an opportunity to take excess items if wanted. 
• Mileage [Reimbursement ] Rate—SB voted on an increase [missed the amount]
•  FRCOG materials bid service—SB voted to accept FRCOG bid [approx. $4000]
• HHS request for room in Sawyer Hall—no update from HHS. They may need to install climate control equipment.  Brian to contact Ned.
• Council on Aging—CORI checks
  • All person dealing with seniors must have a CORI check,
  • The town must implement a policy and provide a secure computer 
  • Victoria Burrington will administer 
• Salt Shed
  • There is money left in Chapter 90 ($200,000)  for surveys of salt shed, highway dept, and Bray Rd.  Need a topo survey.
• New Year’s letter to residents—completed and to be sent out to residents

I left the meeting at this point due to the executive session and did not return for the remainder of the meeting.

• Highway Foreman position
• DLTA Survey

Town Finances availability
Town Coordinator’s Report
Mail
7:30 p.m. Executive Session to discuss MTSD assessment error.