North Hero Select Board Meeting Monday, April 04, 2011 7:00 P.M. North Hero Town Office Meeting Room DRAFT

In Attendance: Select Board: Robert Rousseau, Jim Martin, Andre Quintin, Eileen Mitchell, Marie Kilbride Town Clerk/ Treasurer: Pete Johnson Public Works: Jim Martin Board Clerk: Kathie Dustira Guests:

CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chair Robert Rousseau called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

REVIEW AND APPROVE BILLS FOR PAYMENT Signed and approved for payment of $20,775.12

ADJUSTMENT OF AGENDA None

APPROVAL OF MINUTES Marie motioned to approve the minutes of 3/21, seconded by Andre and passed 5/0.

RECOGNITION OF VISITORS  None

REPORTS Public Works  Kevin has been working on cutting brush.  The white truck has a leak that is being monitored.  There is no update on the beaver dam.  NW Solid Waste agreement will be at next meeting.  Jim noted that the NHFD needs about 20 new ceiling tiles.  VLCT recommended repairs are in progress.

Town Clerk  The Board signed the form reappointing Todd Keyworth Forest Fire Warden for 5 years.  The Board signed the Amendments to Holidays agreement.  No updates on the Zoning Administrator search.  HAVA Grant funding available for new entryway. Karl Raake has been contacted for an estimate. Tony Vanderzee approved as a back up to Karl if Karl’s quote is not received by Friday, April 8th.  Town Auditors reconsideration petition accepted & turned over to the School Board for action.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS FOR ACTION OR DISCUSSION  The Board discussed two financing options for the new truck, one from Peoples United Bank, the other from Baystone Financial.  Jim motioned to accept Baystone’s offer. It was seconded by Eileen and passed 5/0.

NEW BUSINESS None 1 CORRESPONDENCE SHARING: DISCUSSION OR ACTION None

CORRESPONDENCE FOR SHARING:  Various correspondences circulated for Board review.

AGENDA BUILDING  VLCT  NW Solid Waste

EXECUTIVE SESSION  NA

ADJOURNMENT Andre made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:50. The motion was seconded by Eileen. Hearing no further discussion, the motion was carried 5/0.

Respectfully Submitted, Kathie Dustira

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