Town of Berlin, Vermont - 2018 Annual Report
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TOWN OF BERLIN, VERMONT - 2018 ANNUAL REPORT PLEASE BRING THIS REPORT WITH YOU TO TOWN MEETING AT BERLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TUESDAY, MARCH 5th, 2019 at 10am Pre Town Meeting will be on Monday, March 4th at 6pm at Berlin Elementary School (SEE REVERSE FOR SCHOOL REPORT) BERLIN TOWN OFFICE 108 SHED ROAD BERLIN, VERMONT 05602 www.berlinvt.org TOWN CONTACT INFORMATION TOWN CLERK 229-9298 [email protected] Assistant Town Clerk 229-9657 [email protected] TOWN OFFICE: 802-223-4405 FAX 229-9530 Town Administrator / Zoning Administrator 552-8801 [email protected] Assistant Town Administrator/ Zoning 229-2529 [email protected] / Health Officer Assessor 229-4880 [email protected] Treasurer/Tax Collector 229-9380 [email protected] Sewer Commission 552-8806 [email protected] Highway Department 223-7337 [email protected] Historical Society 552-8804 [email protected] Berlin Resource Line 552-8805 POLICE DEPARTMENT Emergency: 911 or 223-4400 www.berlinvt.org/police.htm Other Business: 223-4401 facebook: Berlin Police Department FIRE DEPARTMENT Emergency: 911 or 223-5555 www.berlinfiredepartment.org Other Business: 223-5531 facebook: Berlin Volunteer Fire Department BERLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (BES) 223-2796 www.berlinschool.org Pre K – 6th grade FAX 229-0222 U-32 HIGH SCHOOL 229-0321 www.u32.org 7th – 12th grade FAX 223-7411 WASHINGTON CENTRAL SUPERVISORY UNION 229-0553 www.wcsuonline.org (WCSU) FAX 229-2761 SCHOOL BUS DISPATCH 229-4404 (Last updated 1/2/19) Cover photographs – “Then & Now” of Crosstown Road looking westerly Top photo: George Bosworth photo circa 1910 – notice blacksmith shop front left, first house on right has been remodeled / extended, second house on right is the old “Chauncey B. Leonard” house on the National Register of Historic Places – find out more at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chauncey_B._Leonard_House Bottom photo: Norbert Rhinerson photo 2003 2018 In Memoriam William Michael Jennings 11/15/1956 - 12/26/2018 We were saddened to hear of the passing of the Town’s former Police Chief, Bill Jennings. Bill served the Town of Berlin for many years. He started as the Town’s constable in 1982 and was instrumental in establishing the Berlin Police Department in 1991. His vision and guidance is what molded the Berlin Police Department for the future. In addition to serving as the Town’s Constable and Police Chief he also served as the Animal Control and Health officer. Most recently he was Police Chief in our neighboring community, Northfield. Our thoughts are with his family and his friends. He will be missed. Dana Marcel Marineau 11/15/1948 – 2/7/2018 Dana Marineau a long time member of the Sewer Commission passed away this past year. A long-time resident, Dana will be remembered for his many hours of volunteer service to the Town. He was always available to help. His steady, compassionate, and forward thinking demeanor was an asset to our community. Our thoughts are with Dana’s wife, RoseMary and his family. His loss is felt by all. DEDICATION Wayside Restaurant The report this year is dedicated to a Berlin institution, the Wayside Restaurant, Bakery, and Creamery on the Barre-Montpelier Road. There are not many businesses who can claim to be 100 years old and who have been in the same location ever since. The restaurant started in 1918 carries on today, although we cannot get there by trolley car as we could then. While the stewards watching over the restaurant have changed, the restaurant continues as strong as ever and has done a good job to keep us all well fed. It is indeed a Berlin institution. The majority of their parking lot is in Montpelier and it is no wonder that folks are hungry when they get to the restaurant. They just walked from another town. There were many celebrations held to mark the occasion this past year. We congratulate Brian and Karen Galfetti Zecchinelli, and their devoted family of over 60 employees. We thank them for being such an important part of our community and for their generosity. We look forward to the next hundred. Wayside Restaurant History - opened in 1918 by Effie Ballou back when you could take the trolley to get there, it was then operated by the Fish family starting in 1945 until Eugene and Harriet Galfetti purchased the Wayside in 1966 and all five of their children helped out over the years. The Galfetti’s expanded the seating and food service through seven additions to their restaurant. In 1998 the Galfetti’s daughter, Karen, with her husband Brian Zecchinelli purchased this popular restaurant. Find out more about their long history on their website: https://www.waysiderestaurant.com Table of Contents TOWN OF BERLIN, VERMONT – ANNUAL MEETING WARNING.................................................................... 1 BERLIN TOWN OFFICERS ............................................................................................................................... 4 MINUTES FROM 2018 BERLIN TOWN MEETING ........................................................................................... 7 SELECTBOARD REPORT ................................................................................................................................. 9 TOWN OF BERLIN – GENERAL LEDGER ....................................................................................................... 11 AUDITOR’S REPORT ..................................................................................................................................... 20 ASSESSOR’S REPORT ................................................................................................................................... 71 TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE – 2018 ANNUAL REPORT ....................................................................................... 72 BERLIN RESIDENTS BORN IN 2018 .............................................................................................................. 73 BERLIN RESIDENTS WHO PASSED AWAY IN 2018 ....................................................................................... 73 DOG FUND FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2018 .................................................................................. 74 DELINQUENT TAXES .................................................................................................................................... 75 PUBLIC WORKS BOARD ............................................................................................................................... 76 BOARD OF CIVIL AUTHORITY AND BOARD OF ABATEMENT ....................................................................... 77 BERLIN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT ................................................................................................................ 78 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ....................................................................................................................... 79 PLANNING COMMISSION ............................................................................................................................ 81 POLICE DEPARTMENT ................................................................................................................................. 82 TOWN OF BERLIN STAFF ............................................................................................................................. 86 CEMETERY COMMISSION ............................................................................................................................ 88 CONSERVATION COMMITTEE AND RECREATION BOARD ........................................................................... 89 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD ................................................................................................................. 90 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TEAM ............................................................................................................ 91 BERLIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. 2018 – PRESIDENT’S REPORT ................................................................... 93 BERLIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FY20 BUDGET .............................................................................. 95 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) DEPARTMENT .............................................................................. 98 BERLIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY .................................................................................................................... 100 CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION ............................................................................................................. 103 CENTRAL VERMONT ADULT BASIC EDUCATION IN BERLIN ...................................................................... 104 CENTRAL VERMONT COUNCIL ON AGING ................................................................................................ 105 CENTRAL VERMONT HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE ...................................................................................... 106 CENTRAL VERMONT REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION ....................................................................... 107 CENTRAL VERMONT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT .................................................................. 108 CIRCLE ....................................................................................................................................................... 109 COMMUNITY HARVEST OF CENTRAL VERMONT ...................................................................................... 110 FAMILY CENTER OF WASHINGTON COUNTY ...........................................................................................