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Selectboard members Jeff Blake, Charlie Swanson, Judy Cleary, Bill Ormerod, and Doug Webb were present at the meeting. Also present were Erin McSweeney, Don Pigeon, and Colleen Steen. These minutes are unofficial until approved by the Board at the next regularly scheduled Selectboard meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. Don Pigeon informed the board that there were no bids for the pilings and footings for the River Road project. Also, Don informed the board that he will need additional help managing this project. Jeff has agreed to give additional time to the project.
Don also discussed Cynthia Pease's request for repair of property damaged sustained during recent heavy rains. The board will respond to her in a letter.
Don also discussed purchasing sand for the winter. He has obtained prices from Robbie Nuzzo, Highgate Sand & Gravel, and Tatro Brothers. Don will purchase the sand from Robbie Nuzzo, as he had the lowest price per yard. Don will draft a letter of confirmation to be sent to Robbie.
Bill motioned to appoint Pat McNall to the position of Library Trustee, one of two positions vacated in the town office, until the next general election. Judy seconded. All board members voted in favor.
Bill motioned to appoint Robin Chapman to the position of Lister until the next general election. Charlie seconded. All board members voted in favor.
OTHER BUSINESS: Judy informed the board that Fire Chief Potter and Assistant Chief Gillilan will be present at next week's meeting (7/31) to discuss the fire hydrants in town. The board also reviewed the correspondence sheet. The board finished reviewing the Zoning By-laws and will submit the rest of the recommendations to the Planning Commission.
PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input this evening.
Charlie made the motion to adjourn. Judy seconded. The Selectboard meeting was adjourned at 10:35PM.
____________________________________ Erin McSweeney, Selectboard Administrator