BENNINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
BENNINGTON FIRE FACILITY
130 RIVER STREET
BENNINGTON, VERMONT 05201

MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2008

MINUTES

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Lodie Colvin-Chair; John Zink-Vice-Chair; Sharyn Brush; Matt Maroney; James Gulley; Chris Oldham and Jason Morrissey.

ALSO PRESENT: Stuart Hurd-Town Manager; Ed Raetz; Robin Andrew; Lissa Stark and Nancy Lively-Recording Secretary.

At 7:00 P.M., Lodie Colvin called the meeting to order.

1.MINUTES - MARCH 10, 2008
   MINUTES - MARCH 13, 2008
    	Sharyn Brush moved and James Gulley seconded to approve the Minutes of March 10, 2008 as submitted.  The motion carried unanimously.
	James Gulley moved and Sharyn Brush seconded to approve the Minutes of March 13, 2008 as submitted.  The motion carried unanimously.

2. WARRANTS
	The warrants were circulated for signatures after Mr. Hurd answered the Board questions on pricing bids, in general, and Suburban Propane, specifically.

3. CITIZENS
	None.

4. STREET CLOSURE - MOTORCYCLE RALLY
	Mr. Raetz explained that the Bennington International Motorcycle Club, itself, is growing and the anticipation is that the rally with Relay for Life in June will also continue to grow.  During the on-street parking closure time slot of 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the only businesses that are open are the restaurants and they reported doing a good business that night last year.  The hope is to build the event to potentially be requesting an entire street closure at some point in the future.  Mr. Raetz assured the Board that all of the vendors will adhere to the rules and will not sell any inappropriate merchandise.  This was not a problem last year.
	John Zink moved and Chris Oldham seconded to approve the Bennington International Motorcycle Club's request to close the on-street parking along Main Street between School Street and the Four Corners to all vehicles except motorcycles on June 21, 2008 between the hours of 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM.  The motion carried unanimously.

5. 2008 BOARDS & COMMISSIONS - ANNOUNCE OPENINGS
	Ms. Colvin announced the following Boards and Commissions openings and noted that all letters of interest should be into the Town Manager's Office no later than noon on April 9, 2008 for any term expiring in March 2008, and no later than noon on April 14, 2008 for any term expiring in April or May 2008:
	Constables				1 position		Term expires - 3/09
	Development Review Board  		3 positions		Term expires - 5/11
	Development Review Board		1 alternate position	Term expires - 5/11
	Historic Preservation Commission	2 positions		Term expires - 3/11
	Housing Authority			1 position		Term expires - 3/13
	Board of Listers			1 position		Term expires - 3/09
	Board of Listers			2 position		Term expires - 3/10
	Planning Commission			1 position		Term expires - 5/12
	Regional Commission			1 position		Term expires - 3/10
	Town Service Officer			1 position		Term expires - 4/09

6. 2008 LIQUOR LICENSES
	The following 2008 Liquor License Renewal Applications were circulated for signatures:
1. Bennington Pizza House
2. Ryan's Café
3. Madison Brewing Company, Pub & Restaurant
4. Madison Brewing Company (2nd)
5. Xin Xin Restaurant, Inc.

9.MANAGER'S REPORT
	Mr. Hurd reported that water/sewer bills are due April 4, 2008.
	Mr. Hurd reported that the Town has won its Superior Court appeal of the Commissioners' Report decision on the Philip J. Pugliese vs. Town of Bennington.  Mr. Pugliese has 30 days to appeal this decision to the Supreme Court if he so wishes.
	Mr. Hurd circulated the Amended Certificate concerning the establishment of the Bennington Fire District #1 for signatures.  
	Mr. Hurd distributed a Delinquent Tax Analysis from tax year 2003 to tax year 2008.  The Jard property is now only land with 12 acres of the total 36 acres undevelopable.  It is an abandoned property with some possibilities for the 24 usable acres which will influence its position on the tax roll.  In the interest of simplifying the tax payment process for the taxpayer, the Town pays the school district what is owed them and carries the entire delinquent tax burden.
	Mr. Hurd stated that the tank purchase from Taradon was for a new chlorine tank.
	Mr. Hurd distributed a list of all of the vehicles and equipment that the Town insures with the date of purchase and cost.  This will be incorporated into the Capital Plan.

7.OTHER BUSINESS
	Mr. Morrissey, Mr. Oldham and Ms. Colvin extended their thanks to Mr. Gulley for his years of service on the Board.
	Mr. Maroney asked if the sweeper is now for sale, and Mr. Hurd answered yes, as soon we receive the title.
	
8.EXECUTIVE SESSION
   A. LITIGATION
	Executive session was not necessary.

	At 7:35 P.M., James Gulley moved and Sharyn Brush seconded the adjournment of the meeting.  The motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,
Nancy H. Lively
Secretary