TOWN OF NEW HAVEN, VERMONT
ANNUAL REPORT 2011 January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011
New Haven Celebrates 250 Years!
A LA CARTE DINNER AVAILABLE New Haven Town Hall March 5, 2012
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by the New Haven Cub and Boy Scouts
The Town meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. The School Meeting will follow the Town Meeting You must be present to vote on Town Meeting and School Meeting items. Discussion period for Australian Ballot items will immediately follow each of the meetings. Australian Ballot Voting will take place on Tuesday, March 6, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Table of Contents
Dedication ...... 1 Remembrances ...... 2 Telephone Directory ...... 3 Office and Meeting Hours...... 4 Town Meeting Warning ...... 5-7 Outside Agency Information ...... 8-10 250th Celebration ...... 11-12 Addison County Transit Resources ...... 13 Bristol Parks, Arts and Recreation...... 14-15 Addison County Regional Planning Commission ...... 16 Auditor’s Statement ...... 17 Remuneration for Town Officers ...... 17-18 Town Officials Elected ...... 19 Appointed ...... 20 Town Reports Town Clerk ...... 21-22 Town Treasurer ...... 23-24 Selectboard ...... 25-26 Town Roads ...... 27-29 Planning Commission ...... 30 Development Review Board ...... 31 Zoning Administrator ...... 32 Emergency Management ...... 33 Energy Report ...... 34 Historical Society ...... 35 Community Library Report and Financials ...... 36-38 Events Department...... 39-40 Parks Department ...... 41 Green Up Day ...... 42 Girl Scouts ...... 43-44 Little League ...... 45 Twilight Tails Equine 4H ...... 45 Union Church of New Haven Mills ...... 46 Financials Tax Rate Calculations ...... 47 Tax Status ...... 48 Delinquent Tax Report and Summary ...... 49 Delinquent Tax List...... 50 Balance Sheet ...... 51 Summary of Revenues and Expenditures – General and Road Fund ...... 52-53 General Fund Detail and Budget ...... 54-58 Road Fund Detail and Budget ...... 59-61 Liability Fund ...... 62 Community Projects ...... 63 Bridge Fund ...... 63 Reappraisal Fund ...... 64 Reserve Facilities ...... 64 Road Equipment Fund ...... 65 Office Equipment ...... 65 Fire Truck Fund ...... 66 Records Restoration Fund ...... 66 Health Insurance Deductible Fund ...... 67 Fire Department Report and Financials ...... 68-69 First Response and Financials ...... 70 Vital Statistics Births ...... 71 Marriages ...... 72 Burials ...... 72 Cemeteries Evergreen Financials ...... 73 Munger Street ...... 74 Riverside ...... 75 West Cemetery ...... 75 Town Meetings Town Minutes Summary ...... 76-80 School Minutes Summary ...... 81-82
Town School District Report School Report ...... 83 Warnings New Haven Town School District ...... 84 Annual Meeting Union High School District #28 ...... 85 Union High School District #28 ...... 86 Reports School Directors ...... 87 Beeman Elementary Report of the Principal ...... 88-89 Superintendent of Schools ...... 90-92 Tax Rate Summary ANSU ...... 93 Estimated Education Tax Rate New Haven ...... 94 Estimated Equalized Tax Rate ...... 95 School District Budget ...... 96-99 Beeman Elementary School Faculty and Staff ...... 100 Beeman Elementary School Budget Changes ...... 101 Addison Northeast Supervisory District Budget ...... 102-104 Three Prior Years Comparisons ...... 105 New Haven Town School District Long Term Debt ...... 106
APPRECIATION
We would like to thank Frances Hall and many Town employees for help in proof reading the town report. DEDICATION
Bill Paine
This year the town report is dedicated to Bill Paine whose service to New Haven has been a great gift to the community. Bill has always had the best interest of the town’s people in mind as he works tirelessly behind the scenes in his quiet and thorough way. He began serving the town on the planning commission in 1979. He served on the Select board from 1980 – 1991 when he transitioned to Lister, where he continues to serve today. The wealth of information and history that Bill offers continues to be a huge asset to the town. In recent years he has slowed down just a little as some of the younger generation steps in but he remains the consistent face of knowledge through all the complex state law changes.
Town Treasurer Barb Torian describes Bill as “one of the most dedicated people I have seen in my many years working as a town official.”
Friend and fellow resident John McKinley has served on several boards with Bill and says “I always found his quiet competence and dependability to have been a great help. Personally I am very appreciative that he has helped me get through the state current use application process several times.”
We are very grateful for Bill’s long record of service to New Haven and hope that we will enjoy his company and dedication for years to come.
REMEMBRANCE
Donna Noble
Donna Noble passed away this year and we would like to take a moment to say thank you for her years of service as Town Clerk.
She served as clerk from 1968 to 1975. Her service to the town began as part of the women’s auxiliary Fire Dept. She was known for her willingness to help anyone. She had a unique ability to always find a kind word of encouragement for everyone. The Town is grateful for those who choose to go into public service.
Keith Hall
Keith always seemed to fill up a room when he entered it. He strived to do his best for the town while he served on the Selectboard, and as the Zoning Administrator. Keith was also a teacher and the Superintendent of Schools for ANESU for several years. He always offered sound advice, and was a wonderful mentor.
When Keith retired from being the Zoning Administrator, he decided to go to the Shriners clown school. After graduation, he donned an electric blue wig, a big red nose and a blazer full of “Pearly Buttons”; which became his clown name. He loved to join in the parades with his fellow Shriners.
Keith was also a very talented artist, turning a simple piece of wood into a classic work of art. He made numerous beautiful walking sticks, bird houses and other various wooden sculptures. Keith was also an avid coin and rock collector, and loved to hunt and fish.
Keith passed away in August. He is deeply missed by those who knew and worked with him and he will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor. TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
Emergency Services 911 Fire (New Haven) Police (State Police) Rescue
Town of New Haven Website ...... newhavenvt.com Town Office ...... 453-3516 Town Office Fax number ...... 453-7552 Town Shed ...... 453-3397 Beeman Elementary School ...... 453-2331 Mount Abraham Union High School ...... 453-2333 Addison Northeast Supervisory Union ...... 453-3657 New Haven Library ...... 453-4015 New Haven Events Coordinator ...... 453-5978 New Haven Post Office ...... 453-2752 New Haven Fire Station (non-emergency) ...... 453-3654 Fire Warden-Dave Heisler (Cell 802-771-7236) ...... 453-7286 Delinquent Tax Collector-Sue Ford ...... 453-3832 Health Officer-Stephen Dupoise ...... 388-7620 Town Service Officer-Lynn Goldsmith ...... 453-3884 Constable/Animal Control Officer-Wayne Marcelle ...... 233-9534 Cub Scout Leader-James Bachand ...... 349-3830 Girl Scout Leader-Michelle Chester ...... 453-4735 Little League-Alan Curler ...... 453-2724 Equine 4-H-Jill Phillips ...... 453-3294 Bovine 4-H-Cindy Kayhart ...... 545-2484 Historical Society-Jeannette Sherwin ...... 453-3189 Daisies/Brownies-Michelle Chester ...... 453-4735
Churches
Addison County Church of Christ ...... 453-5704 New Haven Congregational Church ...... 453-3777 United Reformed Church of New Haven ...... 388-1345 Union Church of New Haven Mills (services held only in the summer)
State Officials 109 State Street, Pavilion, Montpelier, VT 05609-0101 Webpage – http://vermont.gov
Governor Peter Shumlin ...... 1-802 828-3333 Lt. Governor Phil Scott ...... 802-828-2226 State Senator Harold Giard ...... 758-2577 Email ...... [email protected] State Senator Claire Ayer ...... 545-2142 Email ...... [email protected] State Representative Harvey Smith………………………………….877-2712 Email ...... [email protected]
Town Office Hours Monday – Wednesday -Thursday 9:00 – 3:00 Tuesday 9:00 – 6:00 - Friday 9:00 – 12:00 Holiday schedule will be posted on office door.
Selectboard Meetings First and third Tuesday of each month 7:00 pm - Town Office
School Board Meetings Second Tuesday of each month 5:30 pm - Beeman Elementary
Fire Department Meetings First Wednesday of each month 7:00 pm - Fire Station
Planning Commission First Thursday of each month 7:00 pm - Town Office
Development Review Board First and third Monday of each month 7:00 pm – Town Office
Historical Society April– December Second Wednesday of each month 7:00 pm - New Haven Congregational Church
Library Trustee Meetings Third Wednesday of each month 7:00 pm - New Haven Community Library
Community Library Tuesday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm Thursday 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Post Office Hours Lobby Hours M-F 7:30 am – 4:45 pm Sat 8:00 am – 11:30 am
Window Hours M-F 8:00 am – 12:00 pm 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Sat 8:00 am – 11:30 am
CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM CHANGES IN AGENDA AND LOCATION 453-3516 Town Meeting Warning 250th Annual Town Meeting of New Haven, Vermont
The legal voters of the Town of New Haven are hereby warned and notified to meet at the Town Hall in New Haven, Vermont on Monday March 5th, 2012 at 4:00 pm to act on Articles 1 through 4; and on Tuesday, March 6th, 2012 from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM to vote by Australian Ballot on Articles 5 through 27.
A DISCUSSION PERIOD FOR THE AUSTRALIAN BALLOT ARTICLES WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATLEY FOLLOWING TOWN MEETING.
ARTICLE 1. Shall the Town of New Haven vote to pay real estate taxes to the Town Treasurer on October 1, 2012; delinquent taxes will be subject to interest charges of one percent per month, and an eight percent penalty charged against them from October 1, 2012?
ARTICLE 2. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven accept the Auditors’ Report for the year 2011?
ARTICLE 3. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven vote to adopt future zoning bylaws, subdivision regulations and amendments there to by Australian Ballot?
ARTICLE 4. To transact, vote and act upon any further non-binding business, which may legally come before this meeting.
ARTICLE 5. To elect the following Town Officers by Australian Ballot: Auditor 3 years Beeman School Director 3 years Delinquent Tax Collector 1 year Grand Jurors (2) 1 year Library Trustee 3 years Lister 3 years Lister 1 year Moderator 1 year Mt. Abe School Director 3 Years Selectboard 3 years Selectboard 2 years Town Agent 1 year Trustee of Public Funds 1 year
ARTICLE 6. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven adopt the proposed Road Fund Budget in the amount of $1,070,640.46, a portion thereof in the amount of $ 759,842.60, to be raised by taxes, for the purpose of maintaining town roads for the year 2012? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 7. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven vote to adopt the proposed General Fund Budget in the amount of $ 651,748.70, a portion thereof in the amount of $ 380,220.79, to be raised by taxes. This amount to be increased by any additional monies voted affirmatively by other articles of this Annual Meeting or voted affirmatively by Australian Ballot on March 6, 2012. Tax rate to be determined by the Selectboard. By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 8. Shall the voters of New Haven vote to expend up to $ 69,000.00, from the Road Equipment Fund for the replacement of the Ford F550 truck; the new truck to include a plow, dump body and sander? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 9. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $1,700.00 for the Addison County Community Action Group (ACCAG), d.b.a. HOPE? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 10. Shall the Town of New Haven appropriate $500.00 for ADDISON COUNTY COURT DIVERSION AND COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROJECTS, INC. to help provide restorative projects for offenders who have potential to learn from their mistakes and avoid incarceration and a criminal record, said sum to come from Town Funds? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 11. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $1,753.25 for the Addison County Home Health and Hospice, Inc.? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 12. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $1,800.00 for the Addison County Parent/Child Center? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 13. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $750.00 for Addison County Readers, Inc. to be taken from Town Funds for the purpose of improving literacy skills for children under 5 years of age? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 14. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven vote to appropriate $3,745.00 for Addison County Transit Resources to be taken from Town funds for the purpose of maintaining and improving transportation services for elders, persons with disabilities and the general public? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 15. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $500.00 for the Bristol Family Center? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 16. Will the Town of New Haven appropriate the sum of $2,200.00 to Bristol Parks, Arts Recreation Department for support of its programs, including the Pottery Studio, Skate Park, Ice Rink, and The Hub/Youth Center, which have been found to serve the Five Town area? Said sum to come from the General Fund. By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 17. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $700.00 for the Champlain Valley Agency on Aging? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 18. Shall the voters of Town of New Haven appropriate $1,750.00 for the Counseling Service of Addison County? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 19. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $700.00 for the Elderly Services Inc.? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 20. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $400.00 for the Hospice Volunteer Services? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 21. Shall the Town of New Haven vote to appropriate the sum of $750.00 to the Addison County Humane Society, Inc. to support their mission to promote the ethical treatment of and the prevention of cruelty to all domestic animals and forms of wildlife? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 22. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $1,075.00 for the John W. Graham Emergency Shelter Services, Inc.? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 23. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $500.00 for the Open Door Clinic? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 24. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $390.00 for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 25. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $525.00 for Vermont Adult Learning? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 26. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $215.00 for the Vermont Center for Independent Living? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 27. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 to WomanSafe, Inc. to support their mission to: work toward the elimination of physical, sexual and emotional violence against woman and their children through direct service, education and social change? Said sum to come from General Funds. By Australian Ballot.
Dated at New Haven, Vermont, this 31 day of January 2012. Received for Record:
January 31, 2012 at 7 p.m. Attest: ______New Haven Town Clerk
*______*______Kathleen Barrett (Chair) Pam Marsh (Vice Chair) Roger Boise
*______*______Kathleen Ready Charlie Roy
****Original signatures on file at the New Haven Town Clerk’s Office**** OUTSIDE AGENCY INFORMATION
The following are condensed from reports and requests received from various outside agencies requesting funds by Australian ballot. They are listed below in the order in which the articles with their requests appear on the Town Meeting Warning. When an agency is not included in these sketches, it is because no specific information was received by the Auditors for inclusion in the Town Report.
The total of all requests by Australian ballot is $20953.25
Addison County Community Action Group (ACCAG) d.b.a. HOPE (Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects) (Article 9, $1,700.00) The mission of ACCAG is “to end poverty in Addison County and enable all persons to fully participate in a just society.” HOPE strives to provide Addison County Residents with emergency services, and also works to provide people with the tools and resources they can use to become economically empowered. In 2010, HOPE served 41 New Haven residents and provided 900 meals to New Haven households. Address: 282 Boardman Street - P.O. Box 165, Middlebury, VT 05753. Telephone: 388-3608
Addison County Court Diversion and Community Justice Projects, Inc. (Article 10, $500.00) Helping provide restorative justice projects for offenders who have potential to learn from their mistakes and avoid incarceration and a criminal record.
Addison County Home Health and Hospice, Inc. (Article 11, $1,753.25) Provides high quality, comprehensive community health care to Addison county individuals and families regardless of their ability to pay. In 2010 there were 4,916 visits to New Haven. Address: P.O. Box 754 Middlebury, VT 05753. Telephone: 388-7259
Addison County Parent/Child Center (Article 12, $1,800.00) Services include training childcare providers, resources and referrals for childcare, support for pregnant teenagers and families, help for clients to continue education and developmental playgroups. In 2010 provided services to 72 New Haven Residents. Address: P.O. Box 646, Middlebury, VT 05753. Telephone: 388- 3171.
Addison County Readers, Inc. (Article 13, $750.00) A not-for-profit Vermont corporation to support literacy in Addison County. All children under the age of 5 in Addison County are eligible to register and will receive a free book each month. Address: United Way, 2 Court Street, Middlebury, VT 05753. Telephone: 388-7189.
Addison County Transit Resources (Article 14, $3,745.00) Mission is to provides transportation services that are safe reliable, accessible and affordable to everyone – including people that have no means of personal transportation, elders, persons with disabilities, workers, shoppers, bikers, tourists and students. ACTR provided nearly 2,200 rides on the shuttle bus from new Haven. Address: PO Box 532, Middlebury, VT 05753. Telephone 388-1946.
Bristol Family Center (Article 15, $500.00) A non-profit day care center and pre- school for the five-town area. Address: 16 Orchard Terrace, Bristol, VT 05443. Telephone: 453-5659.
Bristol Parks, Arts and Recreation Department (Article 16, $2,200.00) Serves the Five Town areas of Bristol, New Haven, Starksboro, Lincoln and Monkton. Residents outside Bristol who live in any of the four towns listed above do not have to pay additional non-resident fees to participate in any of the programs offered through Bristol Rec. The Pottery on Wheels program is offered specifically at Beeman Elementary and is always full. Address: 1 South Street, P.O. Box 249, Bristol, VT 05443. Telephone: 453-5885.
Champlain Valley Agency on Aging (Article 17, $700.00) Offers the following services to older residents of New Haven: Case Management, Meals on Wheels, Senior Community Meals, Transportation, and the Senior Helpline. Address: 76 Pearl St., Essex Jct., VT 05452 Telephone: (800) 642-5119 or (802) 865-0360
Counseling Service of Addison County (Article 18, $1,750.00) Provides 24-hour emergency services, in addition to a full range of professional mental health services to all members of our community. In 2010, the Counseling Service provided 39,783 hours of service to residents of New Haven. Address: 89 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753. Telephone: 388-6751 (office), Emergency Service: 388-7641 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
Elderly Services Inc.- Project Independence (Article 19, $700.00) Adult day program for elders providing safe, medically` oriented daytime care as well as giving educational and emotional support to family members whose elderly relatives attend the center. In 2010, New Haven residents received a total of 2,142 hours of care, 746 meals, and approximately 912 van rides, costing $32,124. Address: 112 Exchange Street P.O. Box 581, Middlebury, VT 05753. Telephone: 388-3983.
Hospice Volunteer Services (Article 20, $400.00) A volunteer agency providing free services to anyone in New Haven with a terminal illness and their families, including support of trained hospice volunteers, grief support, counseling on end of life care, death, and bereavement. Address: P.O. Box 772, Middlebury, VT 05753. Telephone: 388-4111.
Addison County Humane Society (Article 21, $750.00) promotes the ethical treatment of and the prevention of cruelty to all domestic animals and forms of wildlife. ACHS seeks to improve relationships between animals and people, foster the greatest possible understanding of the needs and proper care of all animals, provide a safe haven for the domestic animals in Addison County, strive towards 100% adoption rate for peaceable animals brought to the shelter, and serve as a source of information and as an educational resource for animal welfare throughout the county. Address: 236 Boardman St., Middlebury, VT 05753 Telephone: 388-1100
John W. Graham Emergency Shelter Services, Inc. (Article 22, $1,075.00) Provides temporary shelter to people who find themselves without housing, offering a warm safe place to sleep. Reducing the need for homeless persons to find their own shelter in barns, abandoned buildings, cars and other places unfit for habitation. The shelter has served more than 150 Addison County residents. Address: 69 Main Street, Vergennes, VT 05491. Telephone: 877-2677.
Open Door Clinic - Community Health Service of Addison County (Article 23, $500.00) Provides health care for people who are uninsured or underinsured. In 2008, the ODC provided healthcare services to a total of 41 New Haven residents through 157 clinic visits. Address: 812 Exchange Street, Middlebury, VT 05753. Telephone: 388-0137.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) (Article 24, $390.00) An “invitation to serve” program for people of all ages who want to meet community needs through meaningful use of their skills, talents, interests and knowledge in volunteer service to non-profit organizations. Address: 48 Court Street, Middlebury, VT 05753. Telephone: 388-7044.
Vermont Adult Learning (Article 25, $525.00) Part of the Vermont Institute for Self-Reliance. VISR offers free and confidential services to persons who lack a high school diploma or basic skills. Address: 282 Boardman Street, Suite 2, Middlebury, VT 05753. Telephone: 388-4392.
Vermont Center for Independent Living (Article 26, $215.00) Dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. Provides Home and Community Access Program to residents of New Haven. Address: 111 E. State Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05602. Telephone (802) 229-0501 or 1-800-639- 1522 (voice/TDD).
WomanSafe, Inc. (Article 27, $1,000.00) Provides services to victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their children. In 2010, at least six New Haven residents were served. Address: P.O. Box 67, Middlebury, VT 05753. Telephone: 388-4205.
New Haven Celebrates 250 Years
In 2011, New Haven was one of the towns that celebrated 250 years as a Chartered US territory. There were many events throughout the year to commemorate the occasion. These events were planned and hosted in our town by the very dedicated 250 Charter Committee which included Nina Bacon, Francie Caccavo, Betty Bell, Deborah Lundbech, Eldon and Janette Sherwin, Jean and Mel Simmons, Len and Angie Bull and myself (Suzy Roorda).
We began in April with a fantastic and very well attended Community Art Show and Silent Auction (now a hopeful annual event). Many New Haven artists, young
and young at heart, showcased their talents at this wonderful event. This town is loaded with some very talented amateur and professional artists, in many varied mediums and styles. This was a great display of New Haven at its best! Three professional artists judged the art. Many thanks again to Kyra Wilson, Anne Cady and “Grandma Phyllis” Romine.
This year’s theme for the Town Fair was also focused around our 250 year Town Charter Celebration. We had many tables of crafters and vendors, children’s activities, library book sale, hot dogs and hamburgers (thanks to Smith Family Beef for their generous donation, as well as Amos Roleau III for cooking them up perfect!), a pie eating contest and great music on the bandstand by the O’Hanley’s, and the Ridge Runners Band. This year we also had a fabulous Big Top Tent. There were also some wonderful additional theme events throughout the day. Events included; Circa 1800 home tours (chauffeured by Harvey Smith from home to home on a decorated patriotic wagon), “lost crafts” demonstrations by many New Haven residents, tours of Ralph Farnsworth’s fantastic museum collection, the fife and drum corps salute to New Haven, and the reading of our Town Charter, by our State Representative, Harvey Smith. It was a fantastic patriotic July day on the Town Green with beautiful weather!
In August, as an Addison County Town celebrating our 250th Charter, we were invited to be in the opening parade at Field Days. Our Girl Scouts (and a few Boy Scouts) decorated a wagon and tossed candy. We won 3rd place! Our trophy is on display at the Town Office.
November 5th we gathered together again for a final celebration with a very well attended pot-luck supper and birthday cake celebration at the Town Hall. Delicious dishes and fabulous desserts were all made, presented and enjoyed by the community. There was music by “Old Bones”, a silent auction and many town displays. We also received donations of items to put into the time capsule to be placed this spring. If you have a small item that you would like to place in the time capsule, please call, or bring it to the Town Office.
Proceeds from all of these events are going to assist in the printing of a new book, “250 Years as a Town, A History of New Haven.” If you are interested in helping to prepare the book or you have old pictures, documents, artifacts that we can photograph, or interesting historic information about your property or New Haven please contact us at the town office. We would love to hear from you!
Our town is a product of the past and will continue to be. However, we make history here every day. Be a part of your town and make history with us! Please contact the Town Office for more information on how to become involved in your town.
Respectfully submitted, Suzy Roorda
ADDISON COUNTY TRANSIT RESOURCES
For the past 19 years, Addison County Transit Resources (ACTR) has provided dozens of New Haven residents with transportation services to medical appointments, pharmacies, senior meal-sites, grocery markets, legal assistance and other vital or quality-of-life services. In the past four years, ACTR provided more than 4,570 trips for New Haven residents either by ACTR volunteer drivers, or on wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Our free services include transportation for Medicaid recipients, elders and persons with disabilities. In addition, we can provide other demand-response transportation services for a small fee.
FY11 ended on a high note for bus ridership and now with the first quarter of FY12 under our belt, we continue to see record breaking growth due to the expansion of shuttle bus service implemented in March 2010. FY11 Shuttle Bus ridership increased 40.6% and FY 12 is on track for another 32.5% increase. The direct benefit to New Haven residents from these expansions is access to shuttle bus service to Middlebury, Bristol and Vergennes Monday thru Friday, 40 times a day.
Through the Tri-Town Vergennes and Tri-Town Bristol Shuttle Buses, New Haven residents also have access to our other bus routes. Residents can ride north to Vergennes and Burlington, east to Bristol or south to Middlebury. In Middlebury, riders can then travel east to East Middlebury, Ripton and the Snow Bowl or south to Salisbury, Leicester, Brandon and Rutland. In FY11, over 2,250 bus rides were associated with New Haven.
All of our transportation programs enable our riders to maintain their independence, gain and keep employment and access critical healthcare services.
The state and federal grants through which we provide these rides require us to raise up to 20% of the cost of the programs through “local match” dollars.
Bristol Recreation Department PO Box 249, Bristol, Vermont 05443 Phone: 453-5885 Fax: 453-5188 or www.bristolrec.org or e-mail: [email protected]
It’s All good!
Looking back over my first year as Recreation Director, I am amazed it has gone by so quickly. I was privileged to work with the many talented folks in our community who work as instructors for the department, bringing their talents and sharing their passions with their neighbors. It was important to me to emphasize classes and events that promote lifetime fitness and/or a sense of community. It was also important to me to be sure that these programs were accessible to anyone interested. To help achieve this goal, the office worked to strengthen the scholarship fund and offered several events over the year, which were simply free of charge.
In an effort to boost our scholarship fund which is solely supported by donations and fundraising events, we held a dance at the American Legion featuring a local band called “The Grift.” The dance was attended by adults from the five town area. As they boogied the night away, attendees were given pedometers to track their steps throughout the evening; 10,000 steps a day is key for optimal health. The other large fundraiser, which has become a community favorite, was our annual Breakfast with Santa. The event included Santa, along with crafts, pancakes, carriage rides and live music. Thanks to the many volunteers and organizations who made this possible; Bristol Fire Department, Pat and Cathy Palmer, Sue and Dave Folino, Ken Weston and his family and Mount Abe A capella to name a few. All profits from these events went to the scholarship fund.
Another initiative of the office was to offer free classes and events to the community. Tai Chi for Seniors, Indoor Walking Program, Growing Stronger, Hunter Safety, Snowmobile Safety, Tracking and Survival Club, Finding Stories in the Snow are just a few examples of these programs. Free Events included: Touch a Truck Day, Harvest Festival, Teddy Bear Picnic, Very Merry Theater children’s performances, Movies in the Park, Halloween Window Painting, Halloween Pumpkin Glow, Spooky Stories & Sounds with Tim Jennings and Leanne Ponder and concerts with the Middlebury Wind Ensemble.
In March we worked with Bristol Tours and took our first road trip to the Boston Flower Show. Over 40 adults boarded the bus to smell dirt after the long winter, to be inspired by beautiful sample gardens and explore a bit of the city. Due to the success of this trip and the feedback we received, we are currently working on our next trip. Destination: New York City to see a show.
We were delighted to bring live theater back to Holley Hall this summer with “The Importance of Being Ernest”, which was also sponsored in part by Bristol Friends of the Arts and was directed by Carl Engvall. The theater in the round layout made for a wonderful, creative use of the space. Actors included: Jim Stapleton, Gretchen Cole, Taylor Allred, Mark Ciociola, Susanne Peck, Melissa Jennison, Sylvia Sword, and Diana Bigelow.
In September, after the wrath of Tropical Strom Irene, the Recreation Department hosted “Bristol Shines”, a variety show of incredible local talent that included Nate Wallace Gusakov, Kendra Gratton, Justin Bouvier, Patrick Fitzsimmons and many more. The night was filled with music and laughter. Proceeds were donated to the United Way to help flood victims. The generosity of our community truly did make Bristol shine.
The Hub Teen Center & Skate Park located in the purple building on the recreation field next to Mount Abraham HS continues to grow and thrive. Under the leadership of Jim Lockridge and Ryan Krushenick, The Hub offers creative student driven programming. It is a safe, compelling place for teens to hang out and offers activities that are enriching and inspiring to our area youths. The Hub has always made an effort to offer programming that our teens want and enjoy. The staff has worked hard to improve policies and to ensure that expectations are clear and presented in a respectful way. I invite you all to stop by the Hub any time to meet the staff and very possibly your teen in action.
The Hub continues to be successful in seeking grants to subsidize its’ funding. This past year, The Hub received funds from the United Way of Addison County, the Children’s Trust Found Foundation of Vermont, The Vermont Arts Council (& National Endowment for the Arts, Gardens for Learning, and the Vermont Coalition of Teen Centers, just to name a few. For a complete list of grantors, please see the Teen Centers’ full report. The Hub continues to be grateful for donations from businesses, (Thank you, Cubbers, Village Creeme Stand, and Merchants Bank!) and our neighbors, and for the core support provided by the taxpayers of Bristol and The Bristol Recreation Club.
The mission statement at the Recreation Department reads: The Bristol Recreation Department is committed to offering lifelong learning opportunities through a wide range of quality recreational and performing arts activities to people of all ages. Over the last 11 years we have taken 14,720 registrations for 3040 different classes, camps and workshops, with a total 4244 separate participants taking part
As always we appreciate the support from Bristol Recreation Club, Mt. Abraham High School, and all of the five town elementary schools for allowing us to use their facilities to offer all of our programs. We could not do what we do if it wasn’t for their cooperation. A heartfelt thanks to our committed staff; Val Hanson, Matlakwauhtli Mayforth, Jim Lockridge, Ryan Krushenick and Heather Simson for making Bristol Recreation a vital resource for our community. I believe passionately in the work of our department and feel that it not only has immeasurable merit, but that it also adds value both fiscally & intrinsically to our community and I thank you for the opportunity to serve you. Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Bristol Recreation Department
Respectfully Submitted, Darla Senecal Bristol Recreation Department Director
A ddison County Regional Planning Commission 14 Seminary Street Middlebury, VT 05753 www.acrpc.org Phone: 802.388.3141 Fax: 802.388.0038
Annual Report –Year End June 30, 2011 The Addison County Regional Planning Commission (ACRPC) provided the following technical assistance and planning to the region during its 2011 fiscal year:
Regional and Municipal Planning and Mapping • Assisted member municipalities creating, adopting and regionally approving their municipal plans. • Assisted member municipalities creating and adopting local regulations implementing their municipal plan. • Provided data and mapping products to support on-going municipal planning activities. • Provided technical assistance to municipal officials concerning municipal government. • Represented the region in the Act 250 process and at the Public Service Board in Section 248 hearings.
Educational Meetings and Grants • Hosted an educational workshop series in conjunction with VLCT, presented at the Town Officers Educational Conferences (TOEC) and hosted monthly public meetings on a wide variety of planning topics. • Wrote or provided information and support to communities and organizations to secure grant funding. • Hosted a monthly Educational Series on locally available renewable energy and conservation options.
Emergency Planning • Worked with Addison County’s Emergency Planning Committee and Vermont Emergency Management staff to assist with municipal emergency planning efforts, including developing Basic Emergency Operations Plans. • Presented a “Local Officials Guide to Post-Disaster Financial Recovery” to municipal clerks and treasurers. • Assisted Towns impacted by tropical storm Irene apply for federal funding • Established a “Local Emergency Managers Roundtable” to provide coordination among members. • Worked with Vermont Emergency Management to exercise statewide disaster plans. • Working with UVM Extension to encourage bio-security within the dairy community. • Conducted geomorphic assessments of rivers and helped communities incorporate the results into plans.
Energy Planning • Assisted towns in strengthening their energy plans by adding concrete goals, strategies and policies. • Hosted several regional town table events with town energy coordinators and other energy leaders. • Co-sponsored a monthly energy series with the Acorn Energy Coop.
Transportation Planning • Supported the Addison County Transportation Advisory Committee’s work on regional priorities. • Supported Addison County Transit Resources by providing funding and technical support. • Worked with municipalities to produce highway structures inventories of all local roads in the region. • Performed traffic counts and safety inventories on unsignalized intersections for several municipalities. • Assisted Towns with enhancement, park and ride and stormwater grants. • Sponsored town transportation studies and supported municipal capital budget development.
Natural Resources Planning • The Natural Resources Committee is updating the Natural Resource section of the Regional Plan. • Actively support the efforts of the Addison County Watershed Collaborative. • Worked on a Forest Stewardship grant to assist municipalities and landowners.
Brownfields • Implemented a program to assess Brownfields within the region.
Addison Bridport Bristol Cornwall Ferrisburgh Goshen Leicester Lincoln Middlebury Monkton New Haven Orwell Panton Ripton Salisbury Shoreham Starksboro Vergennes Waltham Weybridge Whiting
AUDITORS’ STATEMENT
The undersigned, Auditors of the Town of New Haven, Vermont, have examined the accounts and records through a series of testing. This testing consists of pulling several payroll checks for each month (making sure to test every town employee at least once). These are then traced from the original time card to the returned check to verify that they were paid the correct wage per hour or salary, that the proper amount of withholdings were taken out and that the money paid came from the correct account disbursement. In addition we verify that the payroll was approved by the Selectboard for that pay period. Cash disbursements are done in a similar way, pulling several checks to different vendors and individuals for each month, tracing them back to the invoice or receipt for that purchase, verifying which account the purchase was disbursed from and that this payment was again approved by the Selectboard. Selectboard minutes and signed payroll approvals are used for these purposes. The financials in this book are all examined and the calculations confirmed. Through our testing and examinations we declare them to be correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. We further claim that the financial statements submitted herewith represent fairly the financial position and the results of the operation of the Town of New Haven for the year ending December 31, 2011.In future years we are also going to assist an independent auditing firm in reviewing our town’s financials thus allowing a more in depth review of our town’s financial well-being.
Our goal is to make your annual report as complete and meaningful as possible. There are a number of outside agency reports and detailed town reports that will be available for review at town meeting and at the Town Office. Please help us by letting us know what items may be unclear, what additional things we might include, and any suggestions you may have. We will consider all suggestions. Feel free to leave a written message at the Town Office or e-mail us at [email protected]
Annie Perkins Iva Menard Angela Dunbar
REMUNERATION FOR TOWN POSITIONS
SELECTBOARD salaries are set by the Town Auditors (according to statute). New Haven Selectboard members receive annual salaries and are paid in February for their service in the previous year. The 2012 budget will reflect the following salaries: Chair of the Board - $1,500; each of the other four members - $1,250.
In accordance with state statutes, the Selectboard sets the salaries of all town officers except themselves.
Starting wages may be lower than those shown below. AUDITORS - Hourly rate of $16.50 BOARD OF CIVIL AUTHORITY - $5 per meeting ELECTION WORKERS - $5 per hour Election Workers CLERK - Salary of $24,931.15 CLERK ASSISTANT - Hourly rate of $14.50 - $25.00 (12 hr/wk) CONSTABLE / ANIMAL CONTROL – Hourly rate of $15.00 CUSTODIAL – Hourly rate of $15.00 DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTOR receives statutory 8% penalty added to delinquent sums collected. (Town is liable only for employer’s share of social security tax.) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD MINUTE TAKER – Hourly rate of $16.50 EVENTS COORDINATOR –Salary of $164.80/wk HEALTH OFFICER - $300.00 Stipend HEALTH OFFICER ASST.-$100.00 Stipend ROAD FOREMAN- Hourly rate of $18.80 HIGHWAY OFFICE STAFF - Hourly rate of $18.03 HIGHWAY STAFF – Hourly rate of $14.25 - $18.80 LISTERS - Hourly rate of $14.50 - $16.50 LISTERS ASSISTANT- Hourly rate of $13.50 911 COORDINATOR - Hourly rate of $14.00- $25.00 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTE TAKER – Hourly rate of $16.25 SELECTBOARD CLERK - Salary of $12.386.27 TREASURER – Salary of $28,113.85 TREASURER ASSISTANT - Hourly rate of $15.00 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR - Salary of $16,068.00 (15 hrs/wk) ZONING ASST.-Hourly rate of $14.50 (5hrs/wk)
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Terms begin and end at Town Meeting (Term expires as shown in parenthesis)
Auditors Listers Angela Dunbar (2014) Kevin Laro (2013) Iva Menard (2012) Kim Farnum (2014) Annie Perkins (2013) Charles Paine (2012)
Beeman School Directors Moderator Craig Bemis (2014) Lanny Smith (2012) Harry Chaucer (2012) Marie Jewett (2013) Mt. Abe Directors Kim Farnham (2012) Delinquent Tax Collector Lanny Smith (2014) Sylviasue Ford (2012) Selectmen Grand Jurors Roger Boise (2012) Tim Bouton (2012) Kathy Barrett (2013) Jim Ford (2012) Pamela Marsh (2014) Charlie Roy (2013) Justices of the Peace (Nov to Nov) Kathleen Ready (2012) Kathi Apgar (2012) Paul Audy (2012) Town Agent Betty Bell (2012) Tim Bouton (2012) Chris Bray (2012) Keith Hall (2012) Town Clerk Pam Marsh (2012) Pam Kingman (2013)
Library Trustees Town Treasurer Julie Day (2011) replaced by Barbara Torian (2013) Shelly Gustafson (2013) Erin Ruble (2013) Trustee of Public Funds Mary Pratt (2012) Town Treasurer - Ruth Penfield (2014) Barbara Torian (2012) Deidre Quinn (2014) APPOINTED OFFICIALS Most appointments made by Selectbord in April
Addison County Regional Planning Delegates Fire Warden Harvey Smith (2012) Dave Heisler (2016) Linda Horn (2112) Bruce Zeman - Alternate (2012) Health Officer Stephen Dupoise (2013) Addison County Solid Waste Dist. Deputy Health Officer Bill Barnard / Phyllis Smith (2012) Travis Paquette (2013)
Agent to Defend & Prosecute Suits Inspector of Lumber, Cindy Hill (2012) Shingles & Wood Richard Higbee (2013) Assistant Clerks Denise Colombo (2012) Park Committee Jill Devoe (2012) Nina Bacon (2014) Barb Torian (2012) Iva Menard (2013) Suzy Roorda (2013) Assistant Treasurer Tori Palmer (2012) Denise Colombo (2012) Planning Commission Civil Defense & Emergency Management Jim Walsh (2012) Pam Marsh, Selectboard (2012) Bill Brooks(2013) Barb Torian, Assistant (2012) Francie Caccavo (2012) Rodney Case (2014) Constable Angela Dunbar (2013) Wayne Marcelle (2012) Pat Palmer (2013) Rob Litch (2014) Conservation Commission To Be Appointed Road Commissioner Roger Boise (2012) Development Review Board Kathleen Barrett (2012) Selectboard Clerk Donna Blaise (2013) Pam Kingman (2012) Tim Bouton (2014) Steve Dupoise (2014) Town Energy Coordinator Jim Gallot (2012) Rick Shappy (2012) Don Johnston (2012) Mike Sweeney (2013) Town Service Officer Andy Dykstra (2013) Alternate Lynn Goldsmith (2012) Victor Bolduc (2014) Tree Warden Dog Warden Harold Tricou (2012) Wayne Marcelle (2012) Transportation Advisory Comm. Events Coorinator Roger Boise (2012) Suzy Roorda (2012) Linda Horn (2012) Charlie Roy - Alternate (2012) Fence Viewers Paul Audy (2012) Truant Officer (Appt by School) Earl Bessette (2012) Frances Sturtevant (2012) John Mckinley (2012) Zoning Administrator Dave Wetmore (2013) REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
Town Meeting – At last year’s Annual Meeting 474 people voted, out of a total of 1274 registered voters. The Town portion of the meeting started at 4:05 pm and adjourned at 5:00 pm. There was a break for dinner and the meeting reconvened for the Town portion at 6:20 pm.
Voting – The voting process – You will need to be prepared to vote by Australian ballot for each of the following: Hannaford Career Center, Mt. Abraham Union High School, Beeman Elementary School, Outside Agencies, Town Officials, and Town budgets including roads, general fund. Remember - Your vote is your voice.
Although we continue to use the tabulator, we still need help at the polls. I cannot thank the people enough who volunteer their time at the polls. Without you it is not possible to have things run as smoothly as they do. Thank you!!
Dog Licenses – We had 441 dogs licensed this year; which is up slightly from last year. Additional fees for not licensing your dog can be avoided by licensing them prior to April 1, 2012. Please remember to let us know if you no longer have a dog. State law requires all dogs to be licensed by April 1 of each year. This is to protect everyone from rabies. Dog license fees will be $8.00 for neutered dogs and $12.00 for unneutered dogs. The Town will be sponsoring a rabies clinic with Dr. Randy Ross from 1:00 – 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at the Fire Station. This is for cats and dogs only. Cost per shot will be $15.00. You will also be able to license your dog during the clinic.
Town Hall - Use of the Town Hall continues to be very busy. Please make sure you call Suzy Roorda at 453 – 5978 or email her at [email protected] well in advance to schedule your events to get the date you need.
Property Transfers – Property transfers were about level with last year; houses and land are still selling above their assessed values. The Listers continue the long and ongoing process of reappraising properties in the Town. They will be contacting property owners in the near future to update property assessments. We wish a warm welcome to all those who have moved into New Haven and farewell to those who are leaving.
Recording – Recording has remained steady this year. Many people are refinancing while the interest rates are low.
Website – newhavenvt.com continues to grow. You can find newsletters on there, Selectboard agendas, minutes for all the boards, and other very interesting information.
Newsletter – The newsletter continues to grow. Items for the newsletter should be emailed to [email protected] by the 15th of each month. For calendar items email Suzy Roorda at [email protected] by the same date. We try to get the newsletter out as close to the first of every month as possible. Please let us know if you would like to see any changes. We are trying to limit the number of photos and pages in the newsletter. It takes a lot of ink and copier time each month to print close to 900 newsletters. We would like to thank Jim Gallott for continuing to volunteer his time each month to format the newsletter. And a special thank you to Betty Bell and Nina Bacon for folding the newsletters each and every month.
Special Thanks to: • Barb Torian, Jill DeVoe, Katie Reilley, Dave Wetmore, Suzy Roorda, Bill Paine, and Kim Farnham who help make the office run smoothly every day. • Denise (Many) Colombo – Who resigned in December, she has been greatly missed. • Roger Boise for his hard work as Road Commissioner. • All the dedicated members of the Planning Commission, Development Review Board, and Selectboard. Thank you for all of your hard work.
Thank you all for going above and beyond, I sincerely appreciate it.
Please note: The Town Office hours will be changing starting on May 1, 2012. Monday 9:00am – 3:00pm Tuesday 9:00am – 6:00pm Wednesday 9:00am – 3:00pm Thursday 9:00am – 3:00pm Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm
I am hoping by being open late one day a week, those of you who work will now have the opportunity to access the town office.
Respectfully submitted, Pam Kingman
TOWN TREASURER
This Year Another year has flown by. Each year seems to go a bit faster than the one before. There were fewer delinquencies this year than last. New Haven has been a busy place with numerous property transfers.
Escrow accounts - If you have your taxes escrowed with your mortgage, please continue to make them aware of your current information and economic situation, in order to insure that you are paying an appropriate amount towards your taxes with each mortgage payment. We have had numerous problems with mortgage companies either not paying in a timely fashion or paying incorrect amounts. It is your responsibility to make sure your mortgage company has accurate information. The town will refund any over payments to the owner of record. Remember that if a mortgage company over pays your taxes they will be looking for more money from you and you will need to work it out with them. We recommend that you send them a copy of your tax bill.
Supreme Court Decision In December the Supreme Court stated that property tax adjustment information is to be kept confidential. This means that the town is no longer able to provide information about dollar amounts paid by the State to title searchers, mortgage companies and tax preparers, without the property owner’s permission. The legislature is currently looking at what this means and what they might want to change in the upcoming session. What this means for the property owner is you will have to be a little more involved in the process. You will need to provide the information about your tax adjustment to the appropriate people or give the town permission to share your info. We will continue to provide copies of tax bills showing the total tax without any payment information. Let your legislators know what you would like to see happen.
Homestead Declaration As you already know, the legislature changed the need to file a homestead declaration every year in 2010. This is just a reminder that you still need to file the appropriate form when property ownership or use changes. Use form HS-132 to withdraw a homestead declaration. If you purchase a new home and live in it, you will need to declare your homestead with form HS-131.
Property Tax Adjustment (prepate/rebate programs) You still need to file form HS-145 in order to apply for the tax adjustment every year.
Taxes Just a few reminders: We usually mail tax bills in August of each year. The bill will be mailed to the owner of record as of April 1st for each year. If you purchase a home after April 1st please make sure you know what your tax responsibilities are. The Listers are happy to answer any questions you have about how your property value was determined.
Taxes will be due in the office by 5 pm on Monday, October 1st . Postmarks received after the deadline will be delinquent. Please allow enough time for mail to reach the office by the due date. We don’t like to see anyone become delinquent. As always you may make payments at any time during the year.
ACH Payments – We have the ability to withdraw money directly from your bank account, only with your permission of course. If you would like to have your taxes transferred directly to the Town, please contact me for more information. 453-3516.
Personally It has been another busy year. My mother was in and out of the hospital several times, and somehow she continues to rehabilitate herself enough to continue to live on her own with assistance. Thank you to everyone who has supported me through the more challenging moments.
Respectfully submitted, Barbara Torian SELECTBOARD REPORT
2011 was a busy year for the town. We celebrated the 250th Charter Celebration of the town with many activities. Hopefully you were able to attend some of the events. Thanks goes out to the Committee members who worked so hard fundraising and attending to all the details to pull off such wonderful events.
On the General Fund budget, there is slight decrease. We are adding hours to the Treasurer’s assistant to increase internal controls as advised by the audit done in 2009. At the request of the elected auditors, we will be seeking an outside audit of the financial statements on an annual basis. The elected auditors will continue to compile the annual report and will assist the outside auditor in any way possible. They do a great job, but would like a professional looking at the financials as well. We have negotiated contracts with the three area rescue squads and incorporated those amounts into the budget, rather than separate articles to be petitioned and voted separately each year.
We added a new benefit to town employees in the form of a SIMPLE retirement plan. For those that choose to contribute to the SIMPLE, the town will match their contribution, up to 3% of their salary. They are paying a larger percentage for their health insurance in 2012.
We have replaced the lift in the town hall after it became inoperable last year. Lowell Nottingham oversaw the installation and inspection of the lift. He was successful in obtaining a grant for half of the cost. Thank you Lowell for your diligence in this process!
We also replaced the ceiling in the town hall with blown-in insulation and sheetrock as a result of the energy audit done in 2009. At the same time, we replaced the lighting to a more efficient lighting. The funds for this and the lift came from the Reserve Facilities. We encountered an acoustical problem with the sheetrock not being able to absorb the sound in the same way that the dropped ceiling was able to. So we have put up acoustical panels on the wall to absorb some of the sound. We continue to take steps to mitigate the echoing in the hall. Thank you Rick Shappy for your hard work on this project.
On the road budget, it has been an interesting year, beginning with record snowfalls, then an exceptionally rainy spring, all taxing the road budget. Fortunately, winter held off this fall, ending the year with a surplus in the road budget. We purchased an excavator out of the road budget, rather than taking it from the Road Equipment Fund as we anticipate the replacement of a truck in the future. Phil Busier retired after many years of loyal service on the town road crew. Chris Nelson was hired to replace him. Roger Boise continues on as Road Commissioner, putting in countless hours with paperwork and working with the men. He has worked hard to save the town money whenever possible. Thank you Roger!
Pat Paquette stepped down last March from the Selectboard and we welcomed Charlie Roy as the new member.
Denise Columbo has resigned her position as 911 coordinator, assistant clerk and assistant treasurer. She has served those positions for many years. We wish her well in the future. We have decided to use the current personnel to fill the gap on the 911 coordinator. This is a work in progress.
Kevin Laro resigned his position on the Board of Listers. He has done a great job setting up systems so new building projects do not fall through the cracks. We wish him well in his future endeavors.
In closing, we would like to thank everyone in town who has been active on any committees for making this town a special place to live. THANK YOU!!
Respectfully submitted, Kathleen Barrett, Selectboard Chair TOWN ROADS
GENERAL HIGHWAY ITEMS The most significant item for the highway crew was not what we did, but what we did not have to do. New Haven was most fortunate that we did not have devastating damage from Tropical Storm Irene. There was some flooding on individual residential properties, but in general we had very little damage. Other storms this year were more problematic but not terribly damaging: hard rains in the spring, and storms before and after T.S. Irene. We did, however, help out the Towns of Hancock and Rochester by sending them our crew and trucks for a few days during the clean-up. They certainly needed and appreciated our assistance.
HIGHWAY PROJECTS
Our three big paving projects this year included: • Cold planing and paving 1.2 miles of North Street from Quarry Road to Plank Road, including both base and finish coats • Paving and ditching 0.8 mile of Pearson Road, from Campground Road north, shim and overlay • Paving Munger Street from New Haven Mills (not including the bridge) 1.5 miles south, 1 ½ inch top coat
In addition, we changed out culverts as needed on the section of North Street that we paved. We also changed out culverts on Daniels Road and Belden Falls Road, then added gravel and resurfaced.
Our garage got some attention, we cemented the garage floor to improve the drainage. It’s a big help in the wet weather.
BRIDGE PROJECTS
Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is moving forward with its redesign and reconstruction of the Nash Bridge on River Road. It was unclear as to whether or not state bridge funds would be affected by the high costs of work related to T.S. Irene damage, but it appears that the state will continue its project on the bridge. At this point in time, the consultants working on the redesign expect to have their alternatives analysis completed and presented to the public, with a design selected by mid- year.
ROAD SURFACE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This year town highway staff has been able to use a computer software program to determine what roads are in most need of resurfacing, reconstructing, etc. This program, called the Road Surface Management System (RSMS), looks at surveys of road conditions, different treatments for repairing roads, and the costs of such repairs. The project has been on-going since 2008, when we first received a grant from the Traffic Advisory Committee of the Addison County Regional Planning Commission. We received a second grant from the Better Backroads Program in 2010 to complete the work. It will definitely help us stay on top of costs related to upcoming road improvements and budget concerns.
GRANTS
We were successful in obtaining a grant for $1,322.30, which was half the amount spent on safety equipment for the highway crew, including better road signage as well as chaps for brush cutting. This was done through a program made available by the Vermont League of Cities and Towns Property and Casualty Intermunicipal Fund Loss Control Division.
We did not receive funding from the State of Vermont for our Class 2 Highway paving this year, and are hoping to receive paving grants the spring of 2012.
We also were notified the town had received a High Risk Rural Roads grant for improvements to Plank Road and a portion of River Road. This consisted of traffic signage improvements in areas where accidents have occurred in the past. This work will be done in the 2012 calendar year and will not require any investment by the town.
EQUIPMENT
Our Mack tandem truck continues to perform adequately, without a great deal of adjustment or expenditures. We’re investigating selling our ’96 International and replacing it with a used 7 cubic yard dump truck.
Our Ford 550 dump truck has had numerous problems over this past year. This vehicle is in the budget to be replaced.
In 2013 we will need to replace a larger truck.
NEW EQUIPMENT
This year we purchased a 2009 Case backhoe/loader using money from our Equipment fund. This came in handy this year when we were cleaning up ditches and loading up our dump trucks. We also purchased a snowpusher attachment for the Volvo loader. This is especially useful in doing the parking lots around the shop and fire department, as well as the town offices and a few other areas.
CHANGES IN THE UPCOMING YEAR
After almost ten years with the Town of New Haven, our Road Foreman Phil Busier retired in April 2011. We advertised for a Road Foreman last spring and were able to hire Chris Nelson who had previously worked with other town crews. Chris has proved to be a very hard worker.
We expect to be losing Sherman Jewitt from our crew this spring. Sherm’s been a great asset to the highway crew. We will be looking to get a new crew member in short order.
WORK FOR NEXT YEAR
Paving is scheduled for the following streets: • East Street: from VT 17 south about 1 ½ miles, shim with 1 ¼” overlay • Sawyer Road: VT 17 north to the town line; reclaim with 1 ¼” overlay • Hunt Road: from VT 7 to the end of existing pavement, top coat • North Street: from Plank Road to the Monkton town line.
We are hopeful that we will receive state funds for paving North Street since it is a Class 2 Town Highway. The total cost is estimated to be $167,401, of which the state would pay 80%, or $133,921, which is showed as revenue. However, there is no guarantee that we will receive these funds. In the event that we don’t receive the grant, we will not pave North Street.
We also will be cutting back brush when we’re not plowing this winter.
Thanks for all your support during the year, and thanks also to the highway crew and staff for their efforts and hard work!
Respectfully submitted, Roger Boise PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission statutory duties have changed since New Haven created the Development Review Board. During 2011, the New Haven Planning Commission has been focused primarily on the following tasks.
1. Prepare and present the “Town Plan” and any amendments for consideration and adoption by the legislative body and the Town.
2. Prepare and present proposed bylaws and amendments for consideration and adoption by the legislative body.
3. Undertake planning and capacity studies and makes recommendations on land development as they apply to New Haven.
4. Retain staff and consultant assistance in the effort to carry out the duties and powers delegated to the PC.
To this end, the PC completed the task of developing a new Town Plan. The Plan was adopted by Australian ballot at Town Meeting 2011. Since then the PC has been working with Brandy Saxton, planning consultant, Development Review Board and Dave Wetmore, ZA to identify and craft amendments to the Town’s Zoning Bylaws. We determined that the best practice is to go slow and seek public input. We now have drafted minor amendments that seek to clarify and strengthen the Bylaws. As these draft amendments will be finalized very soon, we will start the adoption process. Adoption of an amendment requires that a public hearing must be held by the Planning Commission. When the revision is forwarded to the Selectboard an additional public hearing concerning the amendment is held by the Selectboard prior to its adoption. Amendments to the Bylaws will be an ongoing process. Please participate in the public hearings and make your voice heard.
Additionally, the Town was recently awarded a municipal planning grant. New Haven will use the grant to create consistent design standards for the commercial areas along Rte. 7 and 17. We recognize that further development of commercial areas without design criteria puts the town at risk of losing its unique, rural character. We are seeking to develop a set of design standards that balance the rights of property owners with the needs and desires of immediate neighbors and those of the community at large. Design standards for New Haven’s Commercial districts will provide size, scale, siting, and landscaping requirements to be used in the review of all commercial development permit applications.
The Planning Commission meets the first Thursday of each month. Meetings are open to the public and citizen participation is encouraged. Each year at least two board member positions are up for appointment. If you are interested in serving or want to know more before you apply, don’t hesitate to ask.
Respectfully submitted, Jim Walsh, Chair Bill Brooks Francie Caccavo Rod Case Angela Dunbar Pat Palmer Rob Litch
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
The New Haven Development Review Board hears requests for subdivisions, conditional use permits, variances, and appeals of decisions of the zoning administrator. Many routine permits can be processed directly by the Zoning Administrator. Those that can’t will be passed on to us at the DRB.
Once we receive your application, our job is to follow the zoning regulations as adopted by you, the town’s residents. Please do not expect that we can bend the rules for your project. Occasionally, this is difficult due to the way some of the regulations have been written.
Now that New Haven has adopted the revised Town Plan, we are working closely with the Planning Commission to revise the current Zoning and Subdivision regulations. Revisions being considered are based on the adopted Town Plan which establishes a vision and guides, in part, New Haven’s regulations and policies. A few of the amendment revisions are currently in the draft stage and we expect the Planning Commission will begin the adoption process very soon. This will be an ongoing process and we encourage citizens to be engaged with the adoption process.
The DRB consists of seven members and two alternates: Stephen Dupoise Jim Gallott V.Chair Don Johnston Tim Bouton – Chair Kathy Barrett Donna Blaise Mike Sweeney Andy Dykstra Victor Bolduc
We meet as needed and have set aside the first and third Mondays of the month to hold our meetings. During 2011 we met and made decisions on twenty-two applications. Three additional applications were withdrawn and two are pending. This is an increase of 100% over 2010 activity.
Conditional Use Applications……………………………...2 Site Plan Reviews ...... 6 Boundary Line Adjustments ...... 8 Subdivisions ...... 6 Variance ...... 1
Each year one or two of the board appointments are up for renewal. If you are interested in serving or want to know more before you apply, don’t hesitate to ask. We always welcome new blood.
Respectfully submitted, Tim Bouton DRB Chair ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
I have now served the residents of New Haven for over a year. I’ve enjoyed meeting people, assisting them with their zoning compliance while getting to know the Town. Zoning activity in 2011 increased significantly over 2010. That was not the case for the other Towns (Starksboro and Goshen) that I serve. Whatever continues to motivate folks, i.e. low interest rates, estate or business planning, clearly people are optimistic about the future and zoning activity is a reflection of that. During 2011, the office processed and approved: Zoning activity 2010 2011 Building Permits 36 58 Certificates of 42 36 Compliance Certificates of Occupancy 6 9
Jill continues as New Haven’s assistant ZA. With her assistance residents and researchers can expect a smooth and consistent zoning presence and her administrative skills are a benefit to the Town. The entire New Haven office staff are professionals dedicated to serving New Haven and I appreciate their friendship, assistance, knowledge and patience with me.
The duties of the ZA are specific and include; 1. Issue zoning permits, certificates of occupancy and compliance for all “land development” as outlined in the Towns Bylaws. 2. Assist applicants with the zoning process. Zoning compliance is often foreign to citizens. The ZA is the best person to contact with your development plans well before you think of commencing “land development”. I will assist you through the local zoning process and provide contact information for the regional permit specialist in an effort to assure timely action on any State permits that may be required. 3. The ZA is required by law to enforce violations of the adopted Town Bylaws, by taking action against development that is not in compliance. 4. As ZA, I continue to provide administrative support to the Development Review Board. Working closely with applicants, I try to make sure applications are complete, provide proper legal notification and gather information that will materially assist the Board with their decisions while making effective use of their time. To that end, the Zoning department assisted the DRB with twenty-seven applications. 5. Additionally, I am assisting the Planning Commission in their efforts to amend the Zoning and Subdivision Bylaws so that they are aligned with the Town’s recently adopted Town Plan. This will be an ongoing effort and residents should expect that the Planning Commission will be proposing periodic amendments. I encourage folks to participate in the public hearings that will be held on these changes. 6. Still further, the Zoning staff has assumed the responsibility for the E-911 program.
Please remember that New Haven’s Zoning Bylaws requires that the Zoning Administrator issue a zoning permit before any “land development” takes place. If you have any questions, contact me at the Town Office and I will gladly assist you through the process.
Respectfully submitted, Dave Wetmore EMERGENCY MANAGMENT
New Haven was very lucky in 2011. The spring flooding and Tropical Storm Irene did minimal damage compared to many other areas of the State. While some crops and homes were damaged on River Road and the River’s Bend Campground suffered some damage, most of the town was spared.
Your Emergency Co-Managers, Pam Marsh and Barb Torian, have participated in the Emergency Manager’s roundtables and other trainings. We staffed the Town Office during Tropical Storm Irene to monitor the situation in town until it was clear that there was no major emergency.
We need your help in updating our Emergency Plan. One aspect of the plan is to identify residents who might be in need of extra services in case of an evacuation, loss of power, or other emergency. If you or someone you care about is in this situation, please contact the Town Office and give us your name and location so we can note it in the Emergency Plan for the Town. Examples may be persons with special medical equipment, for whom a power outage would be life threatening, persons with mobility challenges, child and elder care providers, and elderly people living alone.
Also, if you have resources that you would be willing to offer the Town in the event of an emergency, that would also be very helpful. Examples of this may be extra generators, bulldozers, snow plows, snow mobiles, heavy equipment, cranes, or even just a willingness to volunteer to help clear trees, provide food, manage the emergency shelters, etc. Again, if you would contact the town office or either of us (Pam at [email protected] and Barb at [email protected]) to state what you can offer, that would be helpful. It is much better to plan in advance for an emergency than to be caught unprepared!
We would also like to remind you about the importance of being personally prepared. You should be able to sustain yourself for a minimum of 72 hours. In many cases this is a long time and resources could become available sooner. Ask yourself what you would need to take care of yourself for a minimum of 72 hours. Things like water, food, medical supplies, light sources, and ways to stay warm. We encourage you to develop a neighborhood support system. You can pool your resources and help each other far better than an outside source can assist you. Know your limitations and resources. Planning ahead is your best defense.
Respectfully submitted, Pam Marsh and Barb Torian Energy Committee
2011 was a productive year for New Haven to reduce our energy use and expenses. The town hall suspended ceiling and fiberglass insulation that was leaking large amounts of heat into the attic was replaced with sheetrock and blown cellulose insulation. This improvement reduced the amount of air leaking out of the building by over 30%. It is estimated this will save approximately $3,500 a year in heating expenses at present fuel prices. The rafters on the south roof were strengthened while the space was under construction and accessible in the event solar panels are considered for the roof. A new sealed attic access hatch was also constructed. The total cost of the project was $43,429 less $2,867 Efficiency Vermont rebates. Additional expenses were $245 Fire Safety permit, $500 for structural engineering and approximately $3,500 for acoustical panels and curtain. The total project cost of $44,807 is approximately 7.8% rate of return with a 13 year payback.
We have recently replaced the broken thermostat with a programmable setback thermostat that should also significantly reduce heating expenses.
The lighting in the town hall was replaced while the ceiling construction was taking place. The 16 existing florescent lights were replaced with 12 high efficiency florescent lights that produce more light while using less electricity. The lights and ballasts in the cafeteria were also upgraded. The cost for the new lights was $7,500 with a $4,035 rebate from Efficiency Vermont for a total cost of $3,465. It is estimated that this will save $1,300 a year in electrical expenses. This translates into a 37% return on investment with a 2.7 year payback.
The total town hall energy project cost $46,894 with annual savings of $4,800 for a 10.2% return on investment and a 9.8 year payback.
It should be noted that the projects were paid out of existing facility funds and no new taxes will be required.
The next project will be to install a heat recovery ventilation system in the town garage. I hope this will begin soon.
Anyone who would like to be on the energy committee please feel free to contact me or the town clerk. We would love your input and any expertise you can offer.
Respectfully submitted, Rick Shappy Energy Coordinator
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The New Haven Historical Society had a very busy year as we celebrated the 250th year of our own town in 2011. For programs, we involved local folks, who could give us a little history of bygone days.
Betty Bell started us off with interesting stories from her childhood. Earl Bessette gave us an idea of farming in the 1940’s. Beverly Landon presented more information on Sir Wilfred Grenfell, founder of the Dog Team Tavern. Eldon Sherwin brought his wooden models and shared stories of the hardships the early settlers endured to establish our town. Ralph Farnsworth gave us another wonderful tour of his museum and extensive collection of Vermont articles. Always worth seeing! Allan Mayer, Jim Ford and Dean Gilmore came and showed slides and told stories of the history of the New Haven Fire Department. Much time is spent in training as things change and new members come on board. We presented them with a Certificate of Appreciation for all they do for our town.
In August we had our Pot Luck Supper with lively music provided by the “Old Bones”.
December brought memories of a very full year and a sing-a-long of Christmas songs led by Deborah Lundbech, our Town Librarian.
The Historical Society was also involved in all of the town celebrations of the 250th anniversary. Eldon took his Early Settlers show to each class at Beeman Elementary School. The kindergarten class presented us a picture book made up by the children of their impressions of the settlers’ story. This book is available for viewing in the Town Library. We took part in a display of the ten towns of Addison County celebrating their 250th anniversary, with a joint display at Field Days.
In July the New Haven Historical Society provided our exhibit at the town Festival on the Green.
In September our exhibit was on display at the National Bank in Bristol.
At the final event in November we displayed our exhibit and provided a cake for the towns 250th Birthday Celebration.
All in all, it was a very busy year, but joyful, successful year. A great big THANK YOU to all who participated to make it so memorable!
Respectfully submitted, Jeanette Sherwin President COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Greetings from the desk of the New Haven Community Library!
It has been a pleasure these past two and a half years to settle in to our new space while continuing to bring established well-loved programs to our patrons. We also try to bring you fresh, new programs and offerings. Through the courtesy of the Vermont Department of Libraries, our latest addition, new this fall, is Universal Class which offers over five hundred free on-line classes. Using a unique patron number, classes such as guitar, digital photography, bookkeeping, and hundreds of other subject offerings may be accessed on the internet, at no charge, in your own home. We hope many of you will avail yourselves of this exciting opportunity.
As usual, this past year the library has offered many things beyond books, DVDs, and audio CCDs. Here are some highlights of 2011:
Our Armchair Traveler program toured Sri Lanka, North Africa and the Western Sahara Desert, Amish country in Ohio and Pennsylvania. We also followed a bicycle journey down the Great Allegheny Passage on the Cumberland and Pittsburgh Trail that connects to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail and ends in D.C. All presentations were informative, colorful, and greaatly appreciated.
Book Group has been smaller this year but has still managed to meet and discuss a shared, chosen book almost every month. In November we were delighted to host readers from Lincoln, Bristol, Starksboro and New Haven to discuss the Vermont Humanities “One Read” book, which was To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
Speakers have presented on various subjects this past year, including Lyme Disease, Solar Heating, World War Two, and Vintage Vermont Town Photography. Thanks, as always, to the Friends of the Library for helping to sponsor the Vermont Speakers Bureau presenters.
Children have been a strong and welcome presence at the library throughout the year, with a lively weekly Story Hour group and many children participating in the summer reading program. We had a ‘mini” teen group this summer and hope to do so again in 2012. It was a pleasure to host the Mount Abe teens who came to learn about their town in October. They did a great job of interviewing older residents and researching historical New Haven topics.
I would like to express again my sincere thanks to the Friends of the New Haven Community Library for their loyal support and also to the Library Trustees for their dedication, professionalism, and skillful oversight. And kudos to our faithful library volunteers, Jean Smith and Dina Sipley! They show up week after week and their help is invaluable in helping me keep on top of the work flow. Thank you so much! As always, you can keep abreast of all that is happening at our Library throughout the year by referring to either our Web site (nhcl.org), which features a calendar and list of new acquisitions, our Facebook page (New Haven Community Library, Vermont), or the monthly Town newsletter.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah Lundbech Town Librarian COMMUNITY LIBRARY Financial Report FY 2011 October 2010 Through September 2011
Opera ng Fund Fy 2011 Balance on hand Oct. 1, 2010 $5,356.43
INCOME Interest $99.36 Contribu ons $2,321.00 Town Budget $40,000.00 Funds Transferred From Reserve Fund $3,000.00 TOTAL INCOME $50,776.79
EXPENSES Books\AV Materials $4,461.00 Computer $367.00 Total salaries and benefits $35,906.00 Postage $829.00 Professional Development $0.00 Programs $1,117.00 Supplies $672.00 Telephone $612.00 TOTAL EXPENSES $43,964.00
Opera ng Balance on hand September 30, 2011 $6,759.43
Reserve Fund FY 2011
Reserve on hand September 30, 2011* $8,644.72 *$3000 earmarked for computer fund EVENTS DEPARTMENT
The Events Department is responsible for the planning, advertising, organizing, scheduling and evaluation of recreational services, events and activities for the community. It is also responsible for scheduling use of the Town Hall property and parks for group or club meetings, classes, fund raisers and private parties.
Once again, The Events Department had a great time hosting events in 2011. I also had a great time working with The 250 Charter Celebration Committee on wonderful activities to commemorate our Town.
We began in April with two annual events the day before Easter. The Annual Candy Hunt on the Town Green for the community children, ages preschool to 3rd grade, was, as always, a fun event. The Easter Bunny is always hoppy to see everybody come out. This is an event that I see the most photography at. That Bunny is a real popular critter! This is an annual rain, wind, snow or shine event. We’re never too sure about the weather but we always know The Bunny will come! If the weather is nice, stay and have a picnic on the Town Green.
The Day Before Easter Bake Sale is another popular annual spring event. This year, Cub Scout Pack 600 hosted the sale and collected recyclable cans and bottles. The sale began at 6:30am until 12 noon at the Village Green Market. There are always delicious home made baked goods, fresh and just in time for Easter Dinner. Any town group or club can sign up to host this event ~ just give me a call.
The New Haven Town Wide Lawn and Garage Sale in May is becoming a very popular event. More and more people sign up on the map every year. This is a three day event that takes place over the Memorial Day weekend. It's easy to sign up. All we need is your house number and street name to mark on the Town Map. No names or phone numbers will be advertised. There are no "rules". You can start earlier, go later, add a day or only do one. Please contact me anytime up until two weeks prior to the sale to get on the map.
Once again, the Town Hall Cafeteria was home to The Beeman Summer Program, run by the Mary Johnson Center and a truly caring, educated and dedicated staff. Many wonderful activities and day trips were planned for our community children. This program was run five days a week, Monday thru Friday, from 7:45am-5:30pm. We are very fortunate to have such a great and active program with such wonderful care and diversity available right here in New Haven. If you have children in New Haven, I encourage you to check it out. You can sign your children up for one day, weekly, or the entire summer program for exciting and fun-filled field trips.
Due to the Town Hall ceiling and energy conservation work being done throughout the summer, there were no classes held in the Hall.
Mmmmm, You know it’s summer when the ice cream man comes to town! “Mike, The Ice Cream Man” once again blessed us throughout town with his yummy selection from his musical truck. When you hear the bells, grab a couple o’bucks, and run to meet him. If you come out to the edge of the road and wave, he will stop for you. He is also at the Town Office / Playground lot around 4pm on Wednesdays, June thru August. Enjoy!
This year’s Town Fair was a tribute to New Haven’s Town Charter, which was 250 years old in 2011. We had all of the traditional booths of crafters and vendors, children’s activities, library book sale, pie eating contest and great music on the bandstand by the O’Hanley’s, and the Ridge Runners Band. We also enjoyed the addition of many wonderful tributes to our 250 Celebration. We celebrated under a fantastic Big Top Tent, learned about our town through historical and club displays and demonstrations, enjoyed a fife and drum corps salute to our town, and the reading of our personalized Town Charter by our State Representative, Harvey Smith, and went on circa1800 homes and Farnsworth Museum tours. The Fire Department B-B-Q, held at the Fire Station, was as delicious as ever. It was a great day to celebrate New Haven.
New Haven’s Community Halloween Party, “Halloween at the Hall” is always a big hit. There were free games and activities, a haunted stage (put on by local children), pumpkin painting with Grandma Phyllis Romine, a piñata, costume parade, haunted chairs, snacks and goody bags. It’s always a spooky good time!
This year’s Winterfest was crisp and cold, and snow-less, but no less magical. The festivities began on the Town Green for the Memorial Tree Lighting. We decorated the tree, warmed our hands by the fire barrels, roasted marshmallows and chestnuts, drank hot cocoa and had fun with friends and neighbors while we waited for Santa to arrive with the help from Pat Palmer and his horse-drawn wagon. Pat gave us rides while we waited for our turn to talk with Santa. We then headed over to the church for hand bell ringing, caroling and yummy desserts. It was a beautiful night, and always a wonderful way to end the year.
I hope you were able to come and enjoy some, or all of the events planned last year, and will be able to come to this year’s events too.
For more information on any town event (or if you have an idea for one), or would like to volunteer, host an event, or schedule a class yourself in town, please contact me at the Town Office. Please come out, meet some neighbors, get involved and enjoy all that our great town has to offer!
Respectfully Submitted, Suzy Roorda Events Coordinator PARKS DEPARTMENT
The Town Parks were enjoyed by many throughout the year, hosting town events, weddings, and fund raisers. We were happy to again have Allen Swain take care of the general maintenance, which included mowing, pruning, weeding, and mulching. He keeps our Parks and Monument looking so very beautiful. The Road Crew helped out by cutting down a few trees at Demers Park (previously known as River Road Park), and Harold Tricou did a great job cutting the limbs on the Town Green. Many thanks to all of you.
We are still in the process of trying to connect the many walking trails, ancient roads, logging and old farm roads in New Haven together. We are also working on connecting trails around New Haven with the TAM (Trail around Middlebury). If you are interested in helping map trails in New Haven, clear trails, know of any trails, or are willing to share your land to be used as a trail, please contact the Town Office.
We are also looking for two, new Parks Committee members. If you are interested in our town’s parks and trails and/or gardening projects, and would like to be involved, please contact the Town Clerk. Anxiously awaiting spring,
Respectfully submitted, Suzy Roorda Iva Menard Nina Bacon Tory Palmer
GREEN UP DAY
The first Green Up Day was launched by Governor Deane Davis in 1970. Since that time, thousands of Vermonters of all ages and walks of life have come together, always on the first Saturday in May, to clean up their communities by picking up litter from their nearby roadsides, woods, waterways and public areas. This is just a very small history of Green Up Day in case you are new to the area, have never heard of it, or have - but never participated.
It’s so nice to see more people involved each passing year, and we really appreciate your time and assistance in this State-Wide clean up effort! THANK YOU New Haven residents, church groups, day cares, Cub/Boy Scouts, Daisy/Brownie/Girl Scouts and 4H Clubs for doing your part to keep Vermont clean and Green! A very special Thank You to the students of Beeman Elementary, "Green Up Vermont's Flag Ship School!" They do such a wonderful job picking up litter. For the past 11 years, Beeman students and staff have gone out the Monday before Green Up Day and cleaned up around the School, Town Office/Library and Village Green, down North and South Street, and Town Hill Road. We appreciate their dedicated service to help Green Up New Haven, and Vermont!
I look forward to seeing you all out again this year, with hopefully some new faces and helping hands. Please come over to the Town Green between 9am and 11am to pick up FREE Green Up bags, gloves, water, sun screen, bug spray and safety tips, and to register on the Town Road Map for a road or area to Green Up. If you would like bags earlier in the week, please give me a call. Our Road Crew will be out picking up Green Up bags from every road to take to the Transfer Station. Please make sure to leave the bags where you left off, tied shut, and placed just off the side of the road. No furniture will be accepted as "Green Up" waste. Likewise, only certain items and waste in a bright green "Green Up" bag will be accepted. Please contact me for more information. 453-5978 / 453-3516 ext# 17 or [email protected].
Green Up Day Totals: 69 Tires, 2 Wet Cell Batteries, 1.30 Tons of Bagged Trash.
Remember to "Put Trash In Its Place", & "Live The Green Up Way,Every Day"! I hope to see you on the Town Green between 9am and 11am, May 5th, 2012 rain or shine!
For more information on Green Up Vermont, Please go to www.greenupvermont.org
Respectfully submitted,Suzy Roorda Green Up Day Coordinator GIRL SCOUTS OF THE GREEN AND WHITE MOUNTAINS
Another wonderful year of girl-led activities has passed and we look forward to a very special year indeed! March 12, 2012 is the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts! Founded by Juliette Low in Savannah, Georgia, its goals are still being met today by giving girls opportunities to learn, play, create and share in so many ways. Many exciting events locally, council-wide and nationally are planned for this Centennial year. Daisy/Brownie Troop 30335, led by Rachael Clodgo and Robin Landon, did many fun and interesting activities this year. A Vermont Teddy Bear Factory tour and making their own bears was certainly a highlight for the girls! They also had a food drive for the Have A Heart Food Shelf in Bristol, earned their Safety Awards & other badges, and held a 151st Birthday/Costume Party for Girl Scout founder Juliette Low who happened to be born on Halloween. Maple Sugaring was a ton of fun for the girls and their sister scouts of New Haven. Brownie/Junior/Cadette Troop 30280 also had a great year! Our girls earned many badges and took some fun and educational field trips including an overnight to the Montshire Science Museum, hiking Mt. Philo, visiting Whirlie’s World, Girl Sports day at Middlebury College and more. They also helped decorate Christmas trees at Porter Nursing home and had a rousing sing-a-long with some of the residents. Collecting, purchasing, and delivering food and clothing to HOPE was an enlightening experience for all. These girls are planning a trip to Boston in the Springtime for an overnight at the Museum of Science and to visit the Aquarium!
Ambassador Troop 30105 is made up of young women mostly in their Junior and Senior years of High School. Naturally, they are very busy. They do still find time to help with younger girl events, area troop meetings and volunteering at summer camp. We also have the pleasure to have as members for this school year two foreign exchange students, from France and Denmark! A trip to New York City is in the works and will include visiting the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. As always all of our local Scouts participate in Green Up Day for our community. This year we had the privilege of being in the Field Days Parade celebrating New Haven’s 250th Anniversary (even the rain would not ruin our parade.) Many New Haven girls also take advantage of the week - long Green Mountain Community Day Camp in Branbury State Park and Jump In Day Camp in Vergennes. I would like to sincerely thank all the volunteers, parents and community members who support our Scouts! One very special woman deserves to be recognized and thanked for her continued support: Marie Boise has again stepped up to be the Cookie Sales Coordinator for not only our Five Town area, but all of Addison County! Without all of you our children would be without so many opportunities for friendship, learning, service and plain old fun. If you ever have any questions or suggestions about Girl Scouts please feel free to call me at 453-4735. Troop 30280 & 30105, Girlscoutsgwm.org,Volunteer P.S. Buy more cookies!!!!! Green Mountain Community Respectfully submitted, Michele Chester LITTLE LEAGUE
I think we had another successful Little League season. I would like to thank all the players, coaches, parents and volunteers for all their time to make the season a success. We would like to thank the town and school for their continued support. We look forward to another season just around the corner.
This coming season we are looking at some changes in how we run the Mt. Abe Little League that may make it more enjoyable, so watch for information in the school newsletter. We will also be starting sign-ups earlier this year. We are looking at mid-February in order to get an idea early in the year as to the total number of participants in the Mt Abe league.
Respectfully submitted, Alan Curler New Haven Youth League President
NEW HAVEN TWILIGHT TAILS 4H CLUB
New Haven Twilight Tails 4H Club is New Haven's equine 4H group. Our club is open to any eligible member; you don't have to be a resident of New Haven. NHTT is open to children eight years or older who have an interest in horses. We have regular club meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm. The place often changes, so it is best to call and confirm where we will be meeting. In addition to our regular club meetings, we often gather for other 4H or equine activities, including the 4H Hippology and Quiz Bowl events. Both of these events are coming right up, and we are preparing for the contests. We regularly gather for other fun projects as well.
We had another great year in 2011! Our club was very well represented at the educational events throughout the spring. In May, we attended the Addison County 4-H clinic. Our wonderful parents worked hard at the “dusty chuck” helping the club raise money for all of our fun activities. In June we hosted a successful and well attended two day 4-H and Open horse show at Field Days. In August, our club was very well represented at the Addison County Fair and Field Days, in the show ring and in the exhibit halls. You don't have to own your own horse, but if you are interested in horses and having fun learning about 4H, please feel free to contact us. You can call Jill Phillips at 802-453-3294.
Respectfully submitted, Jill Phillips UNION CHURCH OF NEW HAVEN MILLS
The “Mills Church” held its annual meeting in June and elected new trustees: Susan Barron, president; Betty Bell, vice president; Robert Rodgers, secretary; Carol Charbonneau, treasurer. A prayer was said in remembrance of Becky Gibbs, who passed away last year and who had served as vice president.
A service, very kindly hosted by the New Haven Congregational Church, was held at the church in July, as usual, but the planned August service was cancelled due to Tropical Storm Irene. Fortunately, the building did not incur any damage. Amanda Austin was wed at the Mills Church in October.
Vermont Bicycle Touring provided a port-o-let for the Church during the summer for their cyclists passing through New Haven Mills. Riders also learned a bit of history from their tour guide about “The Mills” while taking a break at our picnic tables. A big thank you to VBT!
The most exciting news came at the end of the year when the Union Church was awarded a $11,400 matching grant from the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation for restoration of its eight 20 over 20 windows. The windows, which are original to the 1853 building, have been cited by Tom Keefe, preservation architect, as our highest priority. A bidders’ meeting is planned for January or February to find a craftsperson who can restore the windows to the Division’s specifications.
Summer activities are in the planning stage. Anyone who is interested in using the church for an event – wedding, concert, meeting, reunion – please contact Susan Barron at 767.3231. Our restoration efforts are not just to preserve a beautiful architectural landmark but to have it available to and enjoyed by people of the surrounding towns.
Respectfully submitted, Susan Barron Calculations for 2011 Taxes
School Tax Rates from State 2011 2010 2009 2008
Residential 1.877 1.8256 1.7556 1.774
Non-Residential 1.8707 1.9017 1.8844 1.8541
Municipal 0.554619568 0.5042 0.4862 0.4816
Total Municipal and Education
Residential 2.431619568 2.3298 2.2418 2.2556
Non-Residential 2.425319568 2.4059 2.3706 2.3357
Grand List Numbers figured from form 411 as listed on July 14, 2011
Municipal
Municipal Grand List 1,844,414.91
Residential GL 1,850,605.91
Voted Funds Dollars Tax Rate
Roads $610,584.51 0.3310
General Fund $387,839.76 0.2103
Outside Agencies $21,718.25 0.0118
Veterans Local Agreement $2,815.50 0.0015
Total to be raised $1,022,958.02 0.5546
Amount to be raised divided by Grand List equals the amount to be raised by taxes. TAX STATUS DECEMBER 31, 2011
Grand List at the time of billing$ 1,844,414.91 Actual Grand List as of Dec. 31, 2011$ 1,834,391.91 Tax Rate (Taxes to be Raised/Grand List) Roads 0.3310 General Fund 0.2236 Tax Rate rounded to 0.5546 Taxes Receivable for Town $ 1,022,912.55 Plus School Taxes $ 3,466,075.01 Total Taxes Receivable Town and School $ 4,488,987.56 State Payment to School$ 1,154,652.30 Actual Taxes Paid to Schools$ 2,920,951.94 Total of Payments for School $ 4,075,604.24
Tax Rate Grand List Balance Due Taxes Billed Non Residential 1.8707$ 745,559.81 $ 1,394,718.74 Residential 1.8770$ 1,103,546.10 $ 2,071,356.03 Municipal 0.5546$ 1,844,414.91 $ 1,022,912.51 Rounding $ 0.28
Taxes Billed: $ 4,488,987.56 State Payments $ 596,247.67 2011 Taxes paid on Time$ 3,793,050.12 2011 taxes paid in advance$ 18,378.00 2011 Delinquent Taxes Received (10/3/11-12/31/11)$ 34,571.65 Adjustments $ 852.69 Abatements$ (198.61) Total 2011 taxes received as of 12/31/11 $ 4,442,901.52
2011 taxes still delinquent as of 12/31/11 $ 46,086.04 Total Taxes $ 4,488,987.56
Taxes Turned Delinquent 10/3/11$ 80,657.69
DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTORS REPORT
Total Delinquencies January 1, 2011 68,578.33
Delinquencies Added October 4, 2011 80,657.69
Total Delinquencies Collected 2011 91,024.62
Taxes Abated 198.61
Total Delinquent Taxes Due December 31, 2011 58,012.79
DELINQUENT TAX SUMMARY
2009 101.50 2010 11,825.25 2011 46,086.04
TOTAL DELINQUENCIES 58,012.79 DELINQUENT TAXES 2011
Taxes Delinquent December 31, 2011
2011 Armstrong, Annette 5,464.20 2011 Butler, Douglas 2,876.58 2010 Butler Lawrence 1,354.58 2011 Butler, Lawrence 1,375.15 2011 Conant, Rusty 1,592.70 2011 Cushman, Edward E 1,547.34 2010 Deer view LLC 4,268.25 2011 Deer view LLC 4,302.48 2010 Demers, Daryl 2,481.13 2011 Demers, Daryl 2,502.91 2011 Farnsworth, Roger A 1,685.59 2009 Hall, Virginia 101.50 2011 Hall, Virginia 3,701.01 2010 Hallock, Amber 383.36 2011 Hamilton, Roger 3,985.39 2011 Heath, Douglas 323.30 2010 Hubble, Mark 2,429.98 2011 Hubble, Mark 1,277.97 2011 Jackson, Tony 2,251.29 2011 Johnson, Jason 1,409.17 2011 Kimball, Stephen 1,583.28 2011 Meshna, John 1,108.74 2011 Muratorri, John 2,796.30 2011 Schreiber, Richard 4,590.86 2011 Steadman, Kevin 505.33 2010 Vincent, Ronald Jr. 312.92 2011 Vincent, Ronald Jr. 367.14 2010 Whittemore, Peter 595.03 2011 Whittemore, Peter 839.31 BALANCE SHEET For Period Ending 12/31/11 Assets: Account Type Petty Cash Cash $50.00 National Bank of Middlebury Checking$ 117,849.30 National Bank of Middlebury Checking $7,741.86 Merchants Bank Money Market $35,145.00 Merchants Bank Money Market $25,002.12 Merchants Bank Money Market $30,265.56 Merchants Bank Money Market $11,255.29 Merchants Bank Money Market $29,106.82 Merchants Bank Money Market $109,891.11 Merchants Bank Money Market $135,305.58 Merchants Bank Money Market $10,406.51 Merchants Bank Money Market $4,591.69 Merchants Bank Money Market $36,871.26
Total Assets $553,482.10
Liabilities: Assets plus Liabilities $553,482.10
Fund Balances General Fund Balance $59,872.24 Road Fund Balance $58,027.06 Health Ins. Account $7,741.86 Road Equipment Fund $109,891.11 Fire Truck Fund $25,002.12 West Cemetery Fund $30,265.56 Riverside Cemetery Fund $10,406.51 Record Restoration Fund $29,106.82 Computer Fund $11,255.29 Reappraisal Fund $35,145.00 Facilities Fund $135,305.58 Liability Fund $0.00 Community Projects $4,591.69 Bridge Fund $36,871.26 Total Fund Balances $553,482.10
Total Fund Balance $553,482.10 Town of New Haven operates on cash basis of accounting. SUMMARY OF 2011 REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
GENERAL FUND Revenues Expenditures Voted Surplus 1/01/11$ 26,424.95 Town Offices$ 107,274.20 Sleeper Note Elected Officials Office $ 153,986.12 Tax Revenues$ 4,068,167.42 Planning and Zoning $ 26,416.78 Fund Transfers$ 254,385.50 Elections$ 2,637.15 Office Revenues$ 31,308.36 Constable, Dog and Health Officer$ 2,146.79 License and Permit Revenue $ 16,637.50 Sheriffs Dept. Patrol Roads$ 29,433.43 Interest Income$ 5,894.35 Regular Items$ 14,861.71 Grant Money$ 391.67 Parks, Rec. and Events$ 21,805.70 Sheriff's Dept.$ 43,616.54 Cemetery$ 5,034.00 Town Hall Related$ 82,314.44 Taxes$ 15,176.43 New Office and Library$ 107,817.71 Fire and Rescue$ 230,693.39 Total Receipts $4,420,401.34 Purchase Sleeper Property Notr Total Funds Available $4,446,826.29 Paid to other Funds$ 3,561,942.95 Less Expenditures $4,387,004.05 Outside Agencies*$ 25,463.25 Balance 12/31/11 $59,822.24 Total Selectmen's Expenditures $4,387,004.05 $59,822.24 Town of New Haven operates on a cash basis of accounting
*Addison County Transit Resources was given $3,745.00 per the Selectboard after the Town Meeting vote. SUMMARY OF 2011 REVENUES AND EXPENSES
ROAD FUND Revenues Expenditures Balance 1/01/2011$ 92,184.78 Payroll Expenses$ 168,759.00 Taxes Voted$ 610,584.51 Garage Expenses$ 21,685.89 Other Income$ 5,784.81 Equipment Expenses$ 150,852.75 State & Highways Aid$ 145,938.51 Road Maintenance$ 123,484.60 Other Highway Grants$ 57,199.88 Road Surfacing$ - Fund Transfers $64,000.00 Bridge Maintenance$ 5,137.05 Projects$ 311,883.19 Total Revenues $883,507.71 Equipment Fund$ 109,000.00 Total Funds Available $975,692.49 Bridge Fund$ 26,862.95 Less Expenses $917,665.43 Balance 12/31/11 $58,027.06 Total Expenses $ 917,665.43
Town of New Haven operates on a cash basis of accounting.
Correction to last years report on page 46 the bridge fund expenditure showing $20,000.00 should have been $10,000. This correction corrects the ending balance of $82,184.78 to the actual balance of $92,184.78 GENERAL FUND REVENUES Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 VOTED SURPLUS $ 26,424.95 $ 26,424.95 $ 59,822.24 TAXES Land Use Reimbursement from State $ 80,000.00 $ 95,250.00 $ 80,000.00 Reconciliation from State $ 53,667.12 Property Taxes $ 3,811,448.12 Prepaid for 2012 $ 763.00 Del. Property Tax $ 10,000.00 $ 91,024.62 $ 10,000.00 Railroad Tax/Pilot Tax $ 7,000.00 $ 7,778.06 $ 7,000.00 Reappraisal money from State $ 8,000.00 $ 8,236.50 $ 8,000.00 Total Taxes $ 105,000.00 $ 4,068,167.42 $ 105,000.00 Total Tax and Surplus $ 131,424.95 $ 4,094,592.37 $ 164,822.24 Transfers of Funds Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Transfer from Cemetery Fund $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,300.00 Transfer from Community Projects Fund $ 750.00 $ 587.60 $ 3,985.00 Transfer from Office Equipment Fund $ 4,500.00 $ 4,900.00 Transfer from Reappraisal Fund $ 23,000.00 $ 23,000.00 $ 23,000.00 Transfer from Reserve Facilities Fund $ 40,000.00 $ 60,270.34 Transfer from Fire Truck Fund $ 163,627.56 Actual actual costs will be used to determine the amount taken from a fund. The above numbers are estimates. Total Fund Transfers $ 70,250.00 $ 254,385.50 $ 29,285.00 Subtotal $ 201,674.95 $ 4,348,977.87 $ 194,107.24 OFFICE REVENUES Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 DMV Registration Renewals $ 350.00 $ 354.00 $ 300.00 Vault Time and Copies $ 3,500.00 $ 3,936.48 $ 3,500.00 Recording Fees $ 13,000.00 $ 19,238.00 $ 16,000.00 Restoration Fee $ 2,120.00 Green Mt. Passports $ 48.00 History Book and Map Sales $ 420.00 Town Hall Rent $ 1,200.00 $ 3,225.00 $ 2,500.00 Town Events $ 352.78 Zoning Fees / Building Permits $ 6,000.00 $ 13,008.00 $ 9,000.00 Junk Yard Permits / vitals $ 25.00 Liquor & Tobacco Licenses $ 250.00 $ 250.00 $ 250.00 Animal Licenses $ 2,500.00 $ 3,379.50 $ 3,000.00 Interest Income $ 982.36 Interest on Delinquent Taxes $ 4,911.99 $ 1,000.00 Misc. Revenues/ State and Local Fines $ 1,589.10 Sheriff's Dept. $ 46,500.00 $ 43,616.54 $ 43,000.00 Grant Income/ lister Ed $ 391.67 $ 391.67 Total Office Revenues $ 73,300.00 $ 97,848.42 $ 78,941.67 TOTAL REVENUES $ 274,974.95 $ 4,446,826.29 $ 273,048.91 Less School Tax Expense $ 2,920,951.94 Roads $ 610,584.51 Town Tax Expense $ 387,839.76 Fund Transfers $ 70,250.00 $ 254,385.50 $ 29,285.00 Sub total other Revenues $ 4,173,761.71 Revenues without transfers $ 204,724.95 $ 273,064.58 $ 243,763.91 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 TOWN OFFICES Phone $ 2,700.00 $ 2,613.01 $ 2,700.00 Copier $ 6,000.00 $ 5,803.09 $ 6,000.00 Supplies $ 4,000.00 $ 3,099.64 $ 3,500.00 Equipment $ 1,300.00 $ 287.99 $ 1,000.00 Computer Related $ 7,600.00 $ 8,470.76 $ 3,500.00 Postage $ 3,500.00 $ 5,577.64 $ 3,500.00 Town Report $ 3,500.00 $ 3,464.43 $ 3,500.00 VLCT Dues/Memberships $ 3,000.00 $ 2,544.00 $ 3,000.00 Legal Fees $ 8,000.00 $ 6,873.00 $ 8,000.00 Loan Interest: Sleeper Note $ 1,560.00 $ 1,458.44 $ 1,560.00 Tax Anticipation Note $ 1,534.73 $ 1,500.00 Interest on Bond $ 21,158.00 $ 20,886.40 $ 20,379.14 Contract Services $ 2,000.00 $ 1,147.36 $ 2,000.00 Misc. Expenses $ 48.21 Insurance Property & Liability $ 26,465.00 $ 26,902.00 $ 26,500.00 911 Coordinator $ 1,700.00 $ 2,181.75 $ 4,000.00 911 Social Security $ 166.91 $ 306.00 Emergency Management Training $ 1,500.00 $ 157.62 $ 1,500.00 Health Plan Administration $ 1,200.00 $ 1,222.95 $ 1,200.00 HRA (Health Ins. Reimb Deductible) $ 12,834.27 $ 12,834.27 $ 10,000.00 SIMPLE Retirement Plan $ 3,600.00 Volunteer Recognition $ 400.00 Total Town Offices $ 108,017.27 $ 107,274.20 $ 107,645.14 TOWN CLERK Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Clerk Salary $ 24,205.00 $ 24,204.96 $ 24,931.15 Clerk Social Security $ 1,851.68 $ 1,851.72 $ 1,907.23 Clerk Health and Dental Insurance $ 10,800.00 $ 10,829.56 $ 11,267.51 Clerk Training $ 250.00 $ 90.00 $ 200.00 Clerk Travel $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Assistant Wages $ 14,000.00 $ 10,971.25 $ 14,000.00 Assistant Social Security $ 1,071.00 $ 849.67 $ 1,071.00 Total Town Clerk $ 52,277.68 $ 48,797.16 $ 53,476.89 TREASURER and TAX COLLECTOR Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Treasurer as Tax Collector Salary $ 27,295.00 $ 27,294.80 $ 28,113.85 Treasurer Social Security $ 2,088.07 $ 2,095.03 $ 2,150.71 Treasurer Health and Dental Insurance $ 10,800.00 $ 10,830.15 $ 11,267.51 Treasurer Education $ 250.00 $ 20.00 $ 200.00 Treasurer's Travel $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Treasurer's Assistant $ 2,000.00 $ 891.25 $ 4,000.00 Treasurers Assistant Social Security $ 153.00 $ 60.93 $ 306.00 Total Treasurer and Tax Collector $ 42,686.07 $ 41,192.16 $ 46,138.07 LISTERS Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Lister Wages $ 13,000.00 $ 14,953.89 $ 15,000.00 Listers Social Security $ 994.50 $ 1,143.97 $ 1,147.50 Listers Supplies $ 300.00 $ 566.52 $ 800.00 Lister Publications $ 50.00 $ 43.50 $ 1,000.00 Lister Tax Maps $ 2,500.00 $ 3,000.00 Lister Reappraisal from Fund $ 23,000.00 $ 23,000.00 $ 23,000.00 Lister Training $ 900.00 $ 205.00 $ 1,000.00 Lister Travel Reimbursement $ 400.00 $ 48.96 $ 200.00 Total Listers $ 41,144.50 $ 39,961.84 $ 45,147.50 DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTOR Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Delinquent Tax Collector Social Security $ 400.00 $ 557.06 $ 500.00 Delinquent Tax Collector Training $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Total Delinquent Tax Collector $ 500.00 $ 557.06 $ 600.00 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 ZONING ADMINISTRATION Zoning Administrator Wages $ 15,600.00 $ 15,600.00 $ 16,068.00 Zoning Adm. Social Security $ 1,193.40 $ 1,205.45 $ 1,229.20 Zoning Education $ 500.00 $ 55.00 $ 400.00 Zoning Clerk $ 3,640.00 $ 3,353.00 $ 4,000.00 Zoning Clerk Social Security $ 278.46 $ 244.35 $ 306.00 Zoning Mileage Reimbursement $ 500.00 $ 309.84 $ 400.00 Total Zoning Administration $ 21,711.86 $ 20,767.64 $ 22,403.20 PLANNING COMMISSION Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Planning Commission Secretary $ 1,000.00 $ 688.88 $ 1,000.00 Planning Social Security $ 76.50 $ 52.72 $ 76.50 Planning Legal Notices $ 750.00 $ 68.88 $ 500.00 Planning Grant or Consultant $ 2,500.00 $ 654.30 $ 2,500.00 Planning Publications $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 Regional Planning $ 2,000.00 $ 1,975.32 $ 2,000.00 Planning Education $ 500.00 $ 400.00 Planning Mileage $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Total Planning Commission $ 8,426.50 $ 3,440.10 $ 8,076.50 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 DRB Secretary $ 2,500.00 $ 1,553.08 $ 2,000.00 DRB Social Security $ 191.25 $ 118.82 $ 153.00 DRB Legal Notices $ 750.00 $ 482.14 $ 500.00 DRB Education $ 600.00 $ 55.00 $ 600.00 DRB Mileage $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Total DRB $ 4,141.25 $ 2,209.04 $ 3,353.00 BOARD OF CIVIL AUTHORITY Total Board of Civil Authority $ 100.00 $ 100.00 ELECTIONS Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Annual Meeting $ 3,000.00 $ 2,637.15 $ 3,000.00 Special Town Meeting $ 600.00 $ 600.00 Primary Election $ - $ - $ 3,000.00 General Election $ - $ - $ 5,000.00 Total Elections $ 3,600.00 $ 2,637.15 $ 11,600.00 AUDITOR Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Auditor Wages $ 3,500.00 $ 1,592.27 $ 2,500.00 Auditor Social Security $ 267.75 $ 121.82 $ 191.25 Outside Auditors $ - $ 4,000.00 Auditors Education $ 1,000.00 $ 400.00 Total Auditors $ 4,767.75 $ 1,714.09 $ 7,091.25 SELECTBOARD Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Selectboard Wages $ 6,500.00 $ 6,500.00 $ 6,500.00 Selectboard Social Security $ 497.25 $ 497.27 $ 497.25 Selectboard Legal Notices $ 1,000.00 $ 1,517.70 $ 1,500.00 Selectboard Education $ 500.00 $ 110.00 $ 400.00 Selectboard Clerk $ 12,205.50 $ 12,205.44 $ 12,386.27 Selectboard Clerk Social Security $ 933.72 $ 933.40 $ 947.55 Total Selectboard $ 21,636.47 $ 21,763.81 $ 22,231.07 HEALTH OFFICER Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Health Officer Wages (stipend) $ 300.00 $ 300.00 $ 300.00 Assistant Health Officer $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Health Officer Social Security $ 30.60 $ 22.95 $ 30.60 Total Health Officer $ 430.60 $ 322.95 $ 430.60 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 CONSTABLE Constable (stipend) $ 300.00 $ 300.00 $ 300.00 Social Security $ 22.95 $ 22.95 $ 22.95 Constable Travel Reimbursement Total Constable $ 322.95 $ 322.95 $ 322.95 Dog Expenses Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Dog Warden @15.00/hr. $ 2,000.00 $ 855.00 $ 2,000.00 Social Security $ 252.45 $ 65.41 $ 252.45 Travel $ 500.00 $ 80.48 $ 500.00 Dog Survey or Contract Services $ 1,300.00 $ 1,300.00 Humane Society (contract for strays) $ 650.00 $ 500.00 $ 650.00 Total Dog Expense $ 4,702.45 $ 1,500.89 $ 4,702.45 SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Sheriff's Department Contract Services $ 33,000.00 $ 29,433.43 $ 30,000.00 Total Sheriff's Department $ 33,000.00 $ 29,433.43 $ 30,000.00 REGULAR ITEMS Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Street Lights $ 6,000.00 $ 6,540.32 $ 6,300.00 Recycling Removal $ 8,000.00 $ 8,321.39 $ 8,500.00 Total Regular Items $ 14,000.00 $ 14,861.71 $ 14,800.00 PARKS, RECREATION & EVENTS Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Events Coordinator Wages $ 8,320.00 $ 8,320.00 $ 8,569.60 Events Coordinator Social Security $ 636.48 $ 638.01 $ 636.48 Events Coordinator Mileage $ 175.00 $ 318.01 $ 275.00 Events $ 2,900.00 $ 2,189.92 $ 2,900.00 Green Up $ 100.00 $ 50.00 $ 100.00 Parks Mowing $ 5,000.00 $ 5,300.00 $ 5,425.00 Park Maintenance (without mowing) $ 1,950.00 $ 627.40 $ 1,750.00 Summer Grants Program $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 Sports $ 3,000.00 $ 2,274.76 $ 4,485.00 Community Projects Fund used for crime watch $ 750.00 $ 587.60 $ 2,500.00 and proposed for Front Porch Forum Total Parks, Rec. & Events $ 24,331.48 $ 21,805.70 $ 28,141.08 CEMETERY Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Evergreen Cemetery $ 2,034.00 $ 2,034.00 $ 2,034.00 Riverside Cemetery $ 2,000.00 $ 2,200.00 $ 2,300.00 Munger St. Cemetery $ 800.00 $ 800.00 $ 800.00 Total Cemetery $ 4,834.00 $ 5,034.00 $ 5,134.00 TOWN HALL Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Maintenance Agreement with Beeman $ 6,500.00 $ 6,240.00 $ 6,500.00 Town Hall elevator (From Reserve Fund) $ 40,000.00 $ 16,596.34 Town Hall ceiling Project $ 57,028.75 Town Hall Repairs/Maintenance $ 5,000.00 $ 2,449.35 $ 12,000.00 Total Town Hall $ 51,500.00 $ 82,314.44 $ 18,500.00 TAXES Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Addison County Tax $ 18,000.00 $ 13,923.35 $ 15,000.00 Bristol Gravel Pit $ 1,300.00 $ 1,253.08 $ 1,300.00 Total Taxes $ 19,300.00 $ 15,176.43 $ 16,300.00 TOWN OFFICE/LIBRARY (new) Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Town Office Cleaning/Snow Removal $ 1,750.00 $ 1,140.00 $ 2,000.00 Custodial Social Security $ 133.88 $ 184.83 $ 153.00 Maintenance & Electric $ 12,000.00 $ 8,718.54 $ 10,000.00 Generator Maintenance $ 1,000.00 $ 1,174.34 $ 1,000.00 Debt Service $ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00 Sleeper Note Principal $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 20,000.00 Bus Shelter match $ 1,600.00 New Haven Community Library $ 40,000.00 $ 40,000.00 $ 44,500.00 Total Town Office / Library $ 109,883.88 $ 107,817.71 $ 107,653.00 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 FIRE AND RESCUE FD Operating Expense $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 FD Insurance $ 8,000.00 $ 8,456.00 $ 8,500.00 Repairs $ 1,289.94 FD Electric $ 2,000.00 $ 2,776.77 $ 2,500.00 FD Heat $ 2,000.00 $ 3,043.12 $ 2,500.00 FD Truck Appropriation $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 FD Purchase Truck $ 163,627.56 New Haven First Response $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 Bristol Rescue Squad $ 4,605.00 Middlebury Volunteer Ambulance Assoc. $ 1,218.00 Vergennes Rescue Squad $ 600.00 Total Fire and Rescue $ 63,500.00 $ 230,693.39 $ 71,423.00 TOTAL BOARD EXPENDITURES $ 634,814.71 $ 799,597.85 $ 625,269.70 FUNDS Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Reserve Facilities Fund $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 Restoration Fund $ 2,170.00 Reappraisal Fund (State Payment) $ 8,000.00 $ 8,236.50 $ 8,000.00 Total Funds $ 28,000.00 $ 30,406.50 $ 28,000.00 OUTSIDE AGENCIES Voted 2011 Actual 2011 These items are voted for by separate article and are not included in the proposed budget ACCAG (now HOPE) $ 1,700.00 $ 1,700.00 Addison County Court Diversion $ 500.00 $ 500.00 Addison County Home Health & Hospice $ 1,753.25 $ 1,753.25 Addison County Humane Society $ 750.00 $ 750.00 Addison County Parent Child Center $ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00 Addison County Readers $ 750.00 $ 750.00 Addison County Transit Resources $ 3,745.00 Bristol Family Center $ 500.00 $ 500.00 Bristol Recreation Department $ 2,200.00 $ 2,200.00 Bristol Rescue Squad $ 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 Champlain Valley Agency on Aging $ 700.00 $ 700.00 Counseling Service of Addison County $ 1,750.00 $ 1,750.00 Elderly Services $ 700.00 $ 700.00 Hospice Volunteer Service $ 400.00 $ 400.00 JW Graham Emergency Shelter $ 1,075.00 $ 1,075.00 Middlebury Volunteer Ambulance Assoc. $ 1,210.00 $ 1,210.00 Open Door Clinic $ 500.00 $ 500.00 Retired Senior Volunteer Program $ 390.00 $ 390.00 Vergennes Rescue Squad $ 300.00 $ 300.00 Vermont Adult Learning $ 525.00 $ 525.00 Vt. Center for Independent Living $ 215.00 $ 215.00 Womensafe $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 Total Outside Agencies $ 21,718.25 $ 25,463.25 Voted as separate articles TOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES $ 662,814.71 $ 855,467.60 $ 653,269.70 Paid to Schools $ 2,920,951.94 Beeman (Mt. Abe does not show here) Paid to Road Fund $ 610,584.51 Actual amount expended through General Fund $ 4,387,004.05
Previous year Adjustment Revenues less Expenses $ (387,839.76) $ 59,822.24 $ (380,220.79) Amount to be Appropriated $ 387,839.76 $ 380,220.79 Other Possibilities Proposed Outside Agencies $ 20,953.25 Total Voted Items $ 20,953.25 Total amount if all articles pass $ 401,174.04 ROAD REVENUE Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 VOTED SURPLUS$ 92,184.78 $ 92,184.78 $ 58,027.06 From Reserve Facilities Fund $ 25,000.00 From Equipment Fund$ 64,000.00 Total from Funds$ 25,000.00 $ 64,000.00 $ - MISC. INCOME Taxes Voted$ 610,584.51 Culverts$ 1,000.00 $ 1,026.00 $ 1,000.00 Over Wt. Permits Vehicles$ 750.00 $ 820.00 $ 750.00 Road Access Permits$ 100.00 $ 100.00 Misc. Equipment Sales/scrap metal$ 3,838.81 TOTAL MISC. INCOME$ 1,750.00 $ 616,369.32 $ 1,850.00 STATE FUNDING Town Highway Grants: Annual Allocation $ 117,000.00 $ 145,938.51 $ 117,000.00 Better Backroads Program River Road Ditching $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 Culvert Inv, & Capital Plan $ 4,000.00 Vtrans Traffic Safety - North/Hallock $ 3,287.17 $ 4,609.48 North Street Paving Grant /application $ 133,920.80 Sidewalk Project$ 30,000.00 $ 42,590.40 TOTAL HIGHWAY AID$ 164,287.17 $ 203,138.39 $ 250,920.80 TOTAL REVENUE$ 283,221.95 $ 975,692.49 $ 310,797.86 Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 ROAD EXPENDITURES WAGES Road Commissioner $ 1,500.00 $ 990.58 $ 5,000.00 Road Foreman/Busier / Nelson$ 55,000.00 $ 37,374.22 $ 39,104.00 Scott Busier$ 36,400.00 $ 36,461.15 $ 37,502.40 Sherm Jewett $ 34,320.00 $ 31,506.09 $ 35,360.00 Part Time Help$ 21,000.00 $ 14,494.01 $ 21,000.00 Office Work$ 12,750.00 $ 10,858.85 $ 13,500.00 Anticipated Crew Overtime$ 12,500.00 $ 4,942.53 $ 10,000.00 TOTAL WAGES$ 183,470.00 $ 136,627.43 $ 161,466.40 PAYROLL INSURANCE/BENEFITS Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Health Insurance$ 14,000.00 $ 9,280.87 $ 15,171.88 Unemployment Trust$ 5,414.00 $ 5,414.00 $ 4,706.00 Workers Comp Ins.$ 6,955.00 $ 6,955.00 $ 9,595.00 SIMPLE Retirement Plan$ 4,850.00 TOTAL PAYROLL INSURANCE$ 26,369.00 $ 21,649.87 $ 34,322.88 PAYROLL TAXES Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Social Security$ 14,035.46 $ 10,481.70 $ 12,352.18 TOTAL PAYROLL TAXES $ 14,035.46 $ 10,481.70 $ 12,352.18 TOTAL PAYROLL EXPENSES $ 223,874.46 $ 168,759.00 $ 208,141.46 GARAGE EXPENSES Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Garage Phone$ 1,000.00 $ 931.88 $ 1,000.00 Garage Supplies$ 5,500.00 $ 5,054.06 $ 5,500.00 Garage Electric$ 2,000.00 $ 1,811.84 $ 2,000.00 Garage Repairs$ 1,500.00 $ 283.88 $ 1,500.00 Garage Improvements$ 8,700.00 $ 4,850.00 $ 8,700.00 Health and Safety issues and related items. (Reserve Fund) $ 25,000.00 $ - Garage Trash Removal$ 3,000.00 $ 3,106.95 $ 3,000.00 Insurance Pay VLCT for Deductible$ 1,065.00 Mileage Reimbursement$ 4,000.00 $ 4,397.28 $ 4,000.00 Education$ 500.00 $ 185.00 $ 500.00 TOTAL GARAGE EXPENSES$ 51,200.00 $ 21,685.89 $ 26,200.00 EQUIPMENT Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Equipment Fuel/ Heat$ 35,000.00 $ 41,365.23 $ 39,000.00 Equipment Supplies$ 7,500.00 $ 3,965.79 $ 5,500.00 Equipment Repairs$ 1,000.00 $ 431.01 $ 1,000.00 Plow Blades$ 3,000.00 $ 3,854.64 $ 4,000.00 Chipper$ 500.00 $ - $ 500.00 New Equipment $ 3,000.00 $ 4,120.00 $ 3,000.00 Equipment Rental$ 3,000.00 $ 2,564.84 $ 3,000.00 1999 International Truck$ 553.50 2002 International Truck$ 8,000.00 $ 6,186.96 $ 6,000.00 550 Ford Truck$ 6,000.00 $ 4,579.31 $ 4,000.00 1996 International Truck 4900$ 5,000.00 $ 6,076.84 $ 5,000.00 2009 Case Backhoe/loader purchase$ 64,100.43 $ 1,000.00 2005 Grader $ 6,000.00 $ 6,143.63 $ 6,000.00 Loader year?$ 4,000.00 $ 664.72 $ 3,000.00 2006 Loader$ 2,500.00 $ 3,233.41 $ 3,000.00 2009 Mack tandem maintenance$ 2,000.00 $ 3,012.44 $ 4,000.00 TOTAL EQUIPMENT COSTS$ 86,500.00 $ 150,852.75 $ 88,000.00 MAINTENANCE Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Contract Services$ 20,000.00 $ 10,508.16 $ 20,000.00 Gravel $ 10,000.00 $ 34,610.60 $ 30,000.00 Winter Sand$ 9,000.00 $ 6,747.79 $ 9,000.00 Salt$ 50,000.00 $ 45,078.94 $ 50,000.00 Chloride$ 12,000.00 $ 8,483.10 $ 12,000.00 Traffic Signs$ 2,500.00 $ 488.58 $ 2,500.00 Culverts / Guardrails$ 6,000.00 $ 7,490.53 $ 6,000.00 Sidewalk Maintenance$ 3,000.00 $ 1,600.00 $ 3,000.00 Road Surfacing Repair$ 10,000.00 $ 2,758.00 $ 10,000.00 Painting Road Lines$ 10,000.00 $ 5,718.90 $ 10,000.00 TOTAL MAINTENANCE COSTS$ 132,500.00 $ 123,484.60 $ 152,500.00 PROJECTS Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Project Related$ 15,000.00 $ 3,020.97 $ 15,000.00 Hallock Road 2009 grant application Plank Rd - new paving 0.5 mile $ 8,981.44 East St - 1 1/4 mile from Rte.17 $ 525.00 $ 143,487.00 Hunt Road - Just off Rte. 7 $ 7,971.00 Sawyer Rd - Rte. 17 to Plank $ 179,940.00 Munger St.- Pave Mills 1.5 miles south $ 114,137.00 $ 104,401.22 Pearson Rd - Pave Camp .08 mi north $ 60,873.00 $ 58,626.88 North St - Pave Quarry to Plank $ 143,487.00 $ 136,327.68 North St - Pave Plank to Town Line $ 167,401.00 TOTAL PROJECT $ 333,497.00 $ 311,883.19 $ 513,799.00 BRIDGES $ 12,000.00 $ 12,000.00 Nash Bridge$ 5,137.05 $ 5,000.00 TOTAL BRIDGES$ 12,000.00 $ 5,137.05 $ 17,000.00 FUND APPROPRIATION Proposed 2011 Actual 2011 Proposed 2012 Equip. Fund Appropriation $ 45,000.00 $ 109,000.00 $ 45,000.00 Bridge Fund Appropriation $ 20,000.00 $ 26,862.95 $ 20,000.00 Total Fund Appropriations $ 65,000.00 $ 135,862.95 $ 65,000.00 TOTAL ROAD EXPENDITURES$ 904,571.46 $ 917,665.43 $ 1,070,640.46 TOTAL REVENUE$ 283,221.95 $ 975,692.49 $ 310,797.86 Revenue less Expenses$ 621,349.51 $ 58,027.06 $ 759,842.60 AMOUNT TO BE APPROPRIATED $ 621,349.51 $ 759,842.60 Total amount if all articles pass $ 621,349.51 $ - $ 759,842.60 LIABILITY FUND
Balance owed, January 1, 2011 $625,000.00
Revenues from borrowing in 2011 Sleeper Property Note Tax Anticipation Note (Merchants Bank) $330,000.00 Total amount borrowed in 2011 $330,000.00 $330,000.00
Expenses - Pay Back of Notes Sleeper Note $25,000.00 Tax Anticipation Note $330,000.00 Principal paid to Bond Bank in 2011 $30,000.00 Total amount paid on borrowed monies $385,000.00 $385,000.00
Total Balance owed, December 31, 2011 $570,000.00
2011 Interest Paid on Sleeper Note $1,458.44 2011 Interest Paid for Tax Anticipation Note $1,534.73 2011 Interest Paid for Bond $20,886.40 Total Interest Paid in 2011 on above notes $23,879.57
Anticipated payments in 2012 Interest Principal June Bond Payment 10,189.57 Nov Bond Payment 10,189.57 30,000.00 Sleeper Note Payment 1,400.00 20,000.00 Total 21,779.14 50,000.00 71,779.14
20 yr Bond sold to build new office in 2009 All income and expense flows through the General Fund
Note to Purchase Sleeper Property in 2010 Anticipate Paying $20,000.00 in 2013
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Balance on hand, January 1, 2011 $5,175.89
Income Petty Cash Interest $3.40
Total Income $3.40 $3.40
Expenses Crime Watch $587.60
Total Expenses $587.60
Balance on hand, December 31, 2011 $4,591.69
Money Market, Merchants Bank Community Members began raising money in October 2004
The Selectboard might spend $2,500.00 from this fund for Community Forum in 2012
BRIDGE FUND
Balance on hand, January 1, 2011 $10,000.43
Income Appropriation voted March $20,000.00 Additional Contribution $6,862.95 Interest Income $7.88 Total Income $26,870.83 $26,870.83
Expenses
Total Expenses $0.00 $0.00
Balance on hand, December 31, 2011 $36,871.26
Money Market, Merchants Bank Established March 2010
REAPPRAISAL FUND
Balance on hand, January 1, 2011 $49,881.70
Income State Grant Money $8,236.50 Interest Income $26.80 Total Income $8,263.30 $8,263.30
Expenses Spent on ReAppraisal $23,000.00 Total Expenses $23,000.00 $23,000.00
Balance on hand, December 31, 2011 $35,145.00
Money Market, Merchants Bank Established March 2000
Last reappraisal was in 2003 Town began a 5 year reappraisal in 2008. The Selectboard has been utilizing $23,000 per year to pay the appraisal company.
RESERVE FACILITIES FUND
Balance on hand, January 1, 2011 $171,445.81
Income Appropriation voted March $20,000.00 Efficiency Vermont Rebate $4,035.00 Interest Income $95.11 Total Income $24,130.11 $24,130.11
Expenses Town Hall Ceiling Project $43,674.00 Town Hall Lift $16,596.34
Total Expenses $60,270.34 $60,270.34
Balance on hand, December 31, 2011 $135,305.58
Money Market, Merchants Bank Established March 2002
ROAD EQUIPMENT FUND
Balance on hand, January 1, 2011 $64,869.83
Income Appropriation voted March 2011 $45,000.00 Return money for Excavator $64,000.00 Interest Income $21.28 Total Income $109,021.28 $109,021.28
Expenses Purchase Excavator $64,000.00 Total Expenses $64,000.00 $64,000.00
Balance on hand, December 31, 2011 $109,891.11
Money Market Account, Merchants Bank Established by Selectboard in 1987
OFFICE EQUIPMENT FUND
Balance on hand, January 1, 2011 $16,146.23
Income Appropriation voted March $0.00 Interest Income $9.06 Total Income $9.06 $9.06
Expenses Computer/Server $4,900.00 Total Expenses $4,900.00 $4,900.00
Balance on hand, December 31, 2011 $11,255.29
Money Market, Merchants Bank Established March 1997
FIRE TRUCK FUND
Balance on hand, January 1, 2011 $163,613.67
Income Appropriation voted March 2011 $25,000.00 Interest Income $16.01 Total Income $25,016.01 $25,016.01 Expenses Purchase New Truck $163,627.56 Total Expenses $163,627.56 $163,627.56
Balance on hand, December 31, 2011 $25,002.12
Money Market, Merchants Bank Established March 1990
RECORDS RESTORATION FUND
Balance on hand January 1, 2011 $26,919.11 Income Fees collected in 2011 $2,170.00 (from recording per State statute) Interest Income $17.71 Total Income $2,187.71 $2,187.71
Expenses
Total Expenses $0.00 $0.00
Balance on hand December 31, 2011 $29,106.82
Established 1997 Money Market, Merchants Bank
HEALTH INSURANCE DEDUCTABLE (HRA)
Balance on hand, January 1, 2011 $4,665.73
Income $ Town of New Haven 12,834.27 Interest $4.74 $12,839.0 Total Income $12,839.01 1 $17,504.7 Available Balance 4 Expenses Health Insurance Deductions for 2011 $9,762.88
Total Expenses $9,762.88 $9,762.88
Balance on hand, December 31, 2011 $7,741.86
Checking Account National Bank Middlebury Established by Selectboard January 2009 Selectboard will decide how to fund each year Required by Health insurance administrator Combined Services
Budgeted Selectboard contribution for 2012 $10,000.00
New Haven Volunteer Fire Department P.O. Box 120 New Haven Vermont 05472 802-453-3654
Emergencies 911
Officers
Chief – Alan Mayer Truck Captain – Phil Livingston, Sr. st 1 Asst. Chief – Mark Livingston Line Captain – Curtis Cyr (resigned Oct. 2011) 2nd Asst. Chief – Dean Gilmore Line Captain – Bill Lyons Truck Captain – Jon Boise Line Captain – Philip Livingston (Oct. 2011 – May 2012 )
On behalf of the officers and members of the New Haven Volunteer Fire Department, I am pleased to present the residents of the town of New Haven with this annual summary of the various activities of the fire department during 2011.
I would like to thank the residents of the town of New Haven for the support they have given the fire department this past year, and Misty Knoll Farm for all they do for the New Haven Volunteer Fire Department and Town!
During this past year the members of the New Haven Volunteer Fire Department spent a total of 845 hours training to enable the department to provide the best possible service to the town of New Haven and surrounding communities. In addition to the normal calls that we responded to, we had several storms this past year that left flooded roads and many homeowners with flooded basements, which we helped to pump out. Several high wind storms that toppled trees, knocked out power and blocked many of the roads in town and the New Haven Volunteer Fire Department helped with the recovery from these storms.
After two years of hard work by the truck committee, we replaced our 30-year-old hose reel/mini-pumper. The new truck was built by KME, a company located in Pennsylvania, and was delivered in late April. The new truck will serve the town for many years to come. I would like to thank the voters of New Haven for their continued support of setting aside an annual amount of money to help with replacement of trucks when the time arrives. The New Haven Volunteer Fire Department paid approximately 40% of the cost of the new truck with money we fund raised with the support of the members and their families.
In conclusion, I would like to thank each volunteer member of the department. Without your devotion and dedication, the New Haven Volunteer Fire Department would not be what it is. A special note of thanks to the respective families of each firefighter who understand the time and commitment it takes to be a contributing member of such a great organization.
Respectfully submitted,
Alan Mayer, Chief New Haven Volunteer Fire Department
2011 Hose/Reel New Haven Volunteer Fire Department
Beginning Account Balances 1/1/11 Checking $ 56,513.27 Repeater/ Savings $ 2,192.58 Truck Fund $ 83,297.04 Haz Mat $ 3,186.90 In Memory Fund $ 623.96 Other Savings $ 669.77 Total: $ 146,483.52
Income Expenses Donations $ 1329.00 Fundraising $47,519.58 Town Appropriation $25,000.00 Repeater Fund $ 3,185.72 Other $ 997.08
Operating $ 9101.42 Fundraising $ 12631.02 Truck Maintenance $ 1796.16 Equipment Maintenance $ 6347.34 Personnel / Gear $ 17,228.79 Truck Purchase Hose Reel $110,884.44 Other $ 120.72
Total: $78,031.38 $158,109.89 $-80,078.51 Checking Account $10,888.45 Repeater Fund $ 5,615.18 Truck Fund $25,509.48 Haz Mat $ 3074.24 In Memory Fund $ 626.93 Savings Fund $20,000.00 Kitchen Fund $ 690.73 Total: $66,405.01
First Response
New Haven First Response is licensed with the State of Vermont as an independent Emergency Medical Service, and is affiliated with the New Haven Fire Department. This past year, we responded to over 55 calls in the Town of New Haven. As a first responding unit, we try to get on scene early and provide initial care until the ambulance arrives. Once the ambulance has arrived, we assist the ambulance crew and will travel with the patient on the ambulance if needed.
Currently we have 2 EMT Intermediate members and 3 EMT Basic members. Most all of our members are also members of Bristol Rescue. We are finding more and more that we are taking additional shifts or jumping calls to help keep the ambulances staffed. We remain thinly staffed during the day, as most of our members work out of Town. Additionally, we unfortunately lost two members this past year due to other commitments and time restraints. We are hoping that we can recruit more members to join New Haven First Response – anyone interested, or who is already an EMT, should feel free to contact Claire Dykstra at [email protected] or Morgen Doane at [email protected] to learn more about upcoming classes.
Reminder: Any one that has paid for an annual membership to a local ambulance squad does not get billed. Bristol Rescue Squad, Middlebury Ambulance Association and Vergennes Area Rescue Squad each cover part of New Haven. These three services have a reciprocal agreement, that if you have a membership with one, the others will honor it. Each of these transporting agencies serves a different portion of New Haven, and all have mutual aid agreements with each other to respond to all calls as needed.
Respectfully submitted, Claire Dykstra, President
New Haven First Response Financial Report for 2011
Checking account:
12/31/10 to 1/31/11 Starting balance 4,445.83 1,500 deposit from town Ending balance 5,945.83
1/31/11 to 2/28/11 Starting balance 5,945.83 70 debit for P. O. Box 59.10 debit to Patty Whittemore Ending balance 5,816.73
2/28/11 to 11/30/11 Starting balance 5,816.73 Ending balance 5,816.73
11/30/11 to 12/31/11 Starting balance 5,816.73 120 debet for tshirts Ending balance 5,696.73 Savings account:
7/27/10 to 7/27/11 Starting balance 1,294.47 6.47 credit, interest Ending balance 1,300.94 VITAL STATISTICS BIRTHS
CHILDS NAME DATE OF BIRTH PARENTS
ELIZABETH THERESA STEADMAN 1/7/2011 JONELLE RAVO'N STEADMAN
MICHAELA REECE WHITE 2/10/2011 REBECCA LEE LATREILLE JOSHUA KEITH WHITE
ABIGAIL ELIZABETH BROWN 2/17/2011 STACEY DUPOISE BROWN SCOTT ERIC BROWN
TIFFANY MARIA FOSTER 4/1/2011 CRYSTAL BONITA PARRA HENRY KEITH FOSTER
AUTUMN SONG LEVASSEUR 4/10/2011 ALLISON MARIE LEVASSEUR MARK ANDREW LEVASSEUR
FIONA HELEN GLOVER 5/5/2011 EMILY MARGARET GLOVER CORY NATHAN GLOVER
ISABELLA JESSIE CHARLEBOIS 5/30/2011 CASSIE LYN CHARLEBOIS MICHAEL JOSEPH GARDNER
DEVIN WILIAM LEPORE-CAPEK 6/10/2011 TRACY LYNN LEPORE-CAPEK MICHAEL JOSEPH LEPORE-CAPEK
LEVI WILLIAM LOVEN 8/15/2011 ASHLEY ADAH LOVEN ADAM GENE LOVEN
BRADY THEODORE DUGUAY 8/13/2011 KAREN QUENNEVILLE DUGUAY TODD FRANK DUGUAY
CHLOE ISABELLA KRECHEL 8/21/2011 AMANDA PATRICIA SEUBERT JOSHUA RICHARD KRECHEL
JAYDEN LEE MARTELL 8/22/2011 MELANIE ANN MARTELL
CONGRATULATIONS! The Town of New Haven would like to welcome the new members to our community.
VITAL STATISTICS
MARRIAGES
BRIDE AND GROOM MARRIAGE DATE LOCATION
PATRICIA BELL GINGRAS 2/26/2011 NEW HAVEN, VT DAVID ROBERT LEO COVILLON
HEATHER HARLEY GRICE 5/14/2011 MIDDLEBURY, VT JOSHUA PAUL CARNEVALE
ZOE RABINOWITZ 6/18/2011 NEW HAVEN, VT MATTHEW JOHN MURTHA III
CARLEN JEAN WHITTEMORE 8/27/2011 SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT KIRK MATTHEW GOODMAN
KRISTINE ANN EVARTS 8/13/2011 CHARLOTTE, VT TIMOTHY ERIC BOUVIER
ELIZABETH ERNESTINE MINOR 9/17/2011 SHELBURNE, VT TIMOTHY EDWARD MARCOTTE
CONGRATULATIONS!
VITAL STATISTICS
BURIALS
NAME DATE OF DEATH CEMETERY
ELIZABETH GERTRUDE LAFOE 3/30/2011 EVERGREEN CEMETERY
DONALD WILLIAM HALLOCK 5/9/2011 EVERGREEN CEMETERY
REBECCA JEAN GIBBS 5/23/2011 EVERGREEN CEMETERY
FLOYD C. PECK 6/29/2011
NICHOLAS P. LIBERIO 7/25/2011
MARGARET B. HEISLER 8/14/2011
NATASHA E. SUAREZ 9/2/2011
GLADYS ERMA HUNT 9/30/2011 EVERGREEN CEMETERY
The Community of New Haven offers our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those listed below
EVERGREEN CEMETERY FINANCIALS
INCOME EXPENSES
Town $2034.00 Groundskeeper $9225.00 Lots sold $ 800.00 Bank Interest $ 8.15 Insurance $ 419.00 Interest Squire CD $ 8.93 ______Addison Independent $ 23.25 $2851.08 ______$9667.25 ASSETS
Vangaurd $138,853.34 Merchants Bank $ 5,543.61 Squire C D $ 1000.00 ______$145,396.95
Respectfully submitted, Jean H. Smith Treasurer Munger Street Cemetery Association
Income Statement April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011
’09 - '10 ’10 - '11 Income: Dividends $ 230.82 $ 211.18 Interest (Trust Fund & CD) 49.33 20.21 Lot Sales ~ ~ Alliance Capital Gains ~ ~ Town of New Haven 800.00 800.00 Neat Repeats 15.00 ~ Misc. Gifts (20.00) 110.05 Total Income $ 1,075.15 $ 1,141.44
Expenses: Reinvestment of Capital Gains $ ~ $ ~ Lawn Mowing 650.00 615.00 Headstone Repairs 650.00 200.00 Tree Trimming 675.00 Brush Removal 45.00 Postage 10.05 Addison Press (legal notice) _ 11.25 11.63 Total Expenses $ 1,311.25 $ 1,556.68 ______Income less Expenses $ (236.10) $ (415.24)
Balance Sheet – March 31, 2010
Assets Alliance Shares** $11,483.64 $12,760.51 CD (balance) 1,300.00 1,307.53 Bank Accounts 8,375.83 7,953.06 Total Assets $21,159.47 $22,021.10
Liabilities: None $ ~ ___ $____~___ Net Worth: Assets less Liabilities $21,159.47 $22,021.10
Respectfully submitted, Phyllis Bowdish, treas.
** On March 31, 2010 – 818.506 shares @ $14.03 On March 31, 2011 – 818.506 shares @ 15.59
The trustees of the Munger Street Cemetery would like to thank the Town of New Haven for their support and request continuation of this funding. RIVERSIDE CEMETERY FUND
Balance on hand, January 1, 2011 $12,397.95 Income Interest Income $8.56 Total Income $8.56 $8.56
Expenses Caretaker $2,000.00 Total Expenses $2,000.00 $2,000.00
Balance on Hand, December 31, 2011 $10,406.51
Money Market, Merchants Bank Checking Acct received Sept 04, 2004
WEST CEMETERY FUND
Balance on hand, January 1, 2011 $30,245.74
Income Interest Income $19.82 Total Income $19.82
Expenses Repairs Total Expenses $0.00
Balance on Hand, December 31, 2011 $30,265.56
Principal amount restricted ($21,346.42) Subtotal $8,919.14
Available for expenditures, $8,919.14 (Interest portion only) Money Market Merchants Bank
TOWN MEETING MINUTES SUMMARY 249th Annual Town Meeting of New Haven, Vermont
Moderator, Lanny Smith introduced himself, Selectboard members: Pam Marsh, Kathy Barrett, Kathleen Ready, Roger Boise, Pat Paquette and Town Clerk, Pam Kingman
The legal voters of the Town of New Haven are hereby warned and notified to meet at the town hall in New haven, Vermont on Monday, February 28, 2011 at 4:00 PM to act on Articles 1 through 5; and on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM to vote by Australian Ballot on Articles 6 through 31.
The School meeting went first this year, followed by the Town meeting. There was be a dinner break between 5:30 – 6:30 pm, which reconvened following the dinner break.
The meeting was called to order and the Warning read at 5:15 pm. Moderator Lanny Smith suggested that because there is only 15 minutes before the dinner break, that we move to Article 11. Tim Bouton objected; Mr. Edson from the Middlebury Volunteer Ambulance Assoc. is here to speak to Article 4. Kathy Barrett made a motion to discuss Article 4; then go to Article 11, seconded by Jim Ford. All in favor.
ARTICLE 4: Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven authorize the Selectboard to enter into contracts for emergency services with Bristol Rescue Squad, Vergennes Rescue Squad and Middlebury Volunteer Ambulance Association to be included in the General fund budget beginning in 2012? Pam Marsh made the motion, seconded by Iva Menard. Pam Marsh explained that the Selectboard decided to put this on the Warning because some Rescue Squads did not get their petitions in on time. The Selectboard has continued a policy to petition at level funding for 5 consecutive years. The Rescue squads provide a great service, and they would like to consider contracting with them. There was continued discussion on how the contracts would work for the town. Lowell Nottingham suggested having them deal directly with the Selectboard, feels that having to petition for 5 years is a bit much. All in favor; none opposed. Passed
**Articles 11 – 17 were discussed prior to the dinner break** Pam Marsh made a motion to adjourn for one hour for dinner, and to reconvene at 6:30 pm, seconded by Dean Percival. All in favor Town Meeting reconvened at 6:35 pm. State Representative, Harvey Smith spoke.
ARTICLE 1: Shall the Town of New Haven vote to pay real estate taxes to the Town Treasurer on October 3, 2011; delinquent taxes will be subject to interest charges of one percent per month, and an eight percent penalty charged against them from October 3, 2011? Passed
ARTICLE 2: Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven accept the Auditors’ Report for the year 2010? Passed
ARTICLE 3: Shall the voters of the town of New Haven approve changing the name of the Computer Fund to the Computer / Office Equipment Fund? Passed
ARTICLE 5: To transact, vote and act upon any further non-binding business, which may legally come before this meeting. There was discussion about proposed elderly housing on the 3 acre parcel recently purchased by the Town.
ARTICLE 6: To elect the following Town Officers by Australian Ballot: Auditor 3 years Beeman School Director 3 years Delinquent Tax Collector 1 year Grand Jurors (2) 1 year Library Trustee (2) 3 years Lister 3 years Moderator 1 year Mt. Abraham School Director 3 years Selectboard 2 years Selectboard 3 years Town Agent 1 year Trustee of Public Funds 1 year
An announcement was made that there is a write in candidate for Beeman Schoolboard – Craig Bemis. Lowell Nottingham was running against Lanny Smith as a write in candidate for Mt Abe school director.
There was also discussion about an attorney being used for negotiations for the entire district. All the Boards felt they should have an attorney because all the Boards negotiate together. The legal bill of about $19,000.00 was split among the 5 towns.
ARTICLE 7: Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven vote to adopt the Town Plan as adopted by the Planning Commission and Selectboard? By Australian Ballot. Every 5 years the town is required to update its Town Plan. Former PC Chair, Al Karnatz gave an overview of what some of the major changes are, such as home based business, changing the character along Route 7, and switching to density based zoning. There was more discussion on density based zoning. It was explained that the town plan is a concept to guide overall growth.
ARTICLE 8: Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven authorize the Selectboard to spend up to $50,000 from the Reserve Facilities Fund for energy efficiency improvements to the Town Hall, Town Garage and Fire Station; using matching grants where possible? By Australian Ballot. Discussion on energy audits, the suspended ceiling in the Town Hall, lights & the elevator not working. The town is looking for people interested in joining the Energy Committee.
ARTICLE 9: Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven adopt the proposed Road Fund Budget in the amount of $893,806.46, a portion thereof in the amount of $610,584.51 to be raised by taxes, for the purpose of maintaining town roads for the year 2011? By Australian Ballot. Discussion on state deficit & how much money we might receive from them for grants and snowplowing. The conditions of the roads were discussed since it was a very hard winter. It was also discussed that bridge repair is under a different budget.
ARTICLE 10: Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven vote to adopt the proposed General Fund Budget in the amount of $662,814.71, a portion thereof in the amount of $387,839.76 to be raised by taxes? This amount to be increased by any additional monies voted affirmatively by other articles of this Annual Meeting or voted affirmatively by Australian Ballot on March 1, 2011. Tax rate to be determined by the Selectboad. By Australian Ballot. There was concern about the condition of the Town Garage and if the building would need to be redone or if the road crew should change location.
ARTICLE 11: Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $1,700.00 for the Addison County Community Action Group (ACCAG), d.b.a. HOPE? By Australian Ballot. Comment that these were worthwhile causes but some people felt they should be able to donate money to whomever they chose.
ARTICLE 12: Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $500 for ADDISON COUNTY COURT DIVERSION AND COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROJECTS, INC. to help provide restorative justice projects for offenders who have potential to learn from their mistakes and avoid incarceration and a criminal record, said sum to come from Town Funds? By Australian Ballot. No discussion.
ARTICLE 13: Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $1,753.25 for the Addison County Home Health and Hospice, Inc.? By Australian Ballot. No discussion.
ARTICLE 14: Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $1,800.00 for the Addison County Parent/Child Center? By Australian Ballot. Mixed feelings on whether the town should do this or not.
ARTICLE 15: Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate &750.00 for Addison County Readers, Inc. to be taken from Town funds for the purpose of improving literacy skills for children under 5 years of age? By Australian Ballot. No discussion.
ARTICLE 16: Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $500.00 for the Bristol Family Center? By Australian Ballot. It was explained that that this is a child care center that several kids from New Haven attend.
ARTICLE 17: Will the Town of New Haven appropriate the sum of $2,200 to Bristol Parks, Arts and Recreation Department for support of its programs, including the Pottery Studio, Skate Park, Ice Rink, and the Hub/Youth Center, which have been found to serve the Five Town area? Said sum to come from the General Fund. By Australian Ballot. No discussion.
ARTICLE 18: Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 to the Bristol Rescue Squad, to assist them in providing emergency coverage to said residents of New Haven? By Australian Ballot. Discussion on our population, the territory covered & how this article relates to articles 4 & 18. (Adjourn for dinner at 5:30 pm)
ARTICLE 19: Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $700.00 for the Champlain Valley Agency on Aging? By Australian Ballot. No discussion.
ARTICLE 20: Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $1,750.00 for the Counseling Service of Addison County? By Australian Ballot. No discussion.
ARTICLE 21: Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $700.00 for the Elderly Services, Inc.? By Australian Ballot. No discussion.
ARTICLE 22: Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $400.00 for the Hospice Volunteer Services? By Australian Ballot. No discussion.
ARTICLE 23: Shall the Town of New Haven vote to appropriate the sum of $750.00 to the Addison County Humane Society, Inc. to support their mission to promote the ethical treatment of and prevention of cruelty to all domestic animals and forms of wildlife? By Australian Ballot. No discussion.
ARTICLE 24: Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $1,075.00 for the John W. Graham Emergency Shelter Services, Inc.? By Australian Ballot. No discussion.
ARTICLE 25: Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate the sum of $1,210.00 to the Middlebury Volunteer Ambulance Association? By Australian Ballot. No discussion.
ARTICLE 26: Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $500.00 for the Open Door Clinic? By Australian Ballot. No discussion.
ARTICLE 27: Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $390.00 for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)? By Australian Ballot. No discussion.
ARTICLE 28: Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $300.00 for the Vergennes Area Rescue Squad, Inc.? By Australian Ballot. No discussion.
ARTICLE 29: Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $525.00 for Vermont Adult Learning? By Australian Ballot. No discussion.
ARTICLE 30: Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate $215.00 for the Vermont Center for Independent Living? By Australian Ballot. No discussion.
ARTICLE 31: Will the voters of the Town of New Haven appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 to WomanSafe, Inc. to support their mission: to work toward the elimination of physical, sexual and emotional violence against woman and their children through direct service, education and social change? Said sum to come from General Funds. By Australian Ballot. No discussion.
** Kathy Barrett made a plea for any volunteers to serve on various committees, she said to contact the Town Clerk for a volunteer application, and thanked everyone for coming **
Meeting Adjourned at 8:10 pm
This is a condensed version of the minutes; a complete copy is available for public viewing at the town office.
NEW HAVEN TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 2011
The legal voters of the New Haven Town School District are hereby warned and notified to meet at the Town Hall in New Haven, Vermont on Monday, February 28, 2011 at 4:00 PM to discuss and transact the following business. Articles 2 and 5 require a vote by Australian ballot to take place on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the New Haven Town Hall between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Moderator Lanny Smith opened the meeting at 4:05 pm, and read the Warning. Lanny Smith introduced the School Board members: Chair, Marie Jewett, Kirsten Pitts, Harry Chaucer, and Beeman School Principal, Steve Flint.
ARTICLE 1: To elect a Moderator following nominations from the floor. Pam Marsh made a motion to nominate Lanny Smith for Moderator, seconded by Tim Bouton. All in favor. None opposed
ARTICLE 2: To elect all Town School District Officers for the ensuing year by Australian ballot. No discussion NOTE **Marie Jewett wanted all to know that Kirsten Pitts was not seeking re- election. She wanted to let voters know that Craig Bemis would like to be considered as a write in candidate.
ARTICLE 3: To act upon the reports for the Town School District Officers. Kathy Barrett made a motion to move the article, seconded by Pam Marsh. There was discussion on the cost per pupil and snowplowing around the school. Pam Marsh moved that we vote on Article 3 – All in favor. None opposed.
ARTICLE 4: To establish salaries for the Town School District Officers for the ensuing year. Currently the Chair is paid $1,200 other members receive $1,000. The Treasurer also receives $1,000 and the Moderator $100. Bill Brooks made a motion to keep the pay the same, seconded by Denise Martin. All in favor. None opposed.
ARTICLE 5: For discussion only: VOTE TO BE TAKEN BY AUSTRALIAN BALLOT ON TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2011 BETWEEN 7:00 AM AND 7:00 PM. Shall the voters of the New Haven Town School District appropriate $1,714,013 necessary for the support of its school for the year beginning July 1, 2011? Discussion on overall budget and staff level. There was declining enrollment and tough contract negotiations this year.
ARTICLE 6: Shall the voters of the New Haven Town School District authorize the Board of School Directors to borrow money in anticipation of taxes according to state statute? Kathy Barrett moved the Article, seconded by Steve Dupoise. No discussion, All in favor. None opposed
ARTICLE 7: Shall the voters of the New Haven Town School District establish a reserve fund with a fund limit of no more than $100,000, the proceeds of which may be expended by the Board to pay for expenses in future fiscal years that would otherwise be paid for with property taxes and to deposit into such fund any budget surplus or portion thereof the Board deems appropriate at the end of any fiscal year, subject to the fund limit. Bill Brooks moved the Article, seconded by Bill Davidson. Discussion on how the fund would work, the School Board would have control and would the town have any control? Marie Jewett explained that it is a 2 year process, goes towards the following year. We end the current year June 2011; can’t use for next budget. It goes towards 2012 -2013 budget. Kathy Barrett made a motion to allow Greg Burdick, Evelyn Howard and Steve Flint to speak about this item; seconded by Pam Marsh. All in favor. Greg Burdick explained that state law requires when you have a surplus, to be clear in the end of the fiscal year, and that is to reduce the taxes for the following year. If there is a surplus at the end of June, it allows the board to move money into a sinking fund, it needs to be done before June 30th. He agrees with Marie Jewett, probably won’t see for a while. Moderator Lanny Smith asked for a vote by show of hands: yes – 29 / no – 11
ARTICLE 8: To hear and report on any further business which may legally come before this meeting. Jane Aube thanked the School board members for doing such a great job, feels they don’t get paid enough; applause for the Board. Recognize Kirsten Pitts for her time served on the Board.
Rick Shappy made a motion to adjourn at 5:00 pm, seconded by Kathy Barrett. All in favor. Meeting Adjourned at 5:00 pm This is a condensed version of the minutes; a complete copy is available for the public viewing at the town office.
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