March 14, 2007
This regular meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm by Deputy
Supervisor Gary Goodnough with the following present:
Deputy Supervisor: Gary Goodnough Other Officials:
Zoning Officer Mike O’Connor
Council Members: Gary Whitten Planning Board Chair Bruce Hatfield
Greg Rury ZBA Chair Dawn Van Orman
Clerk Dodie Rowlands
Highway Superintendent Ron Walter
Absent: Charles Howell, Phil Buckhout Guest: Attorney Dave Thurston
MOTION: To accept the minutes of the February 14, 2007 regular meeting as written. (Rury/Whitten).
All in favor.
Acting Supervisor Gary Goodnough welcomed the visitors. Attorney Dave Thurston introduced himself
and gave information as to his qualifications to serve as Town Attorney. Bruce Hatfield and Dawn Van
Orman distributed an email response from County Planning Board, and recommended a review and
revision of the Town Zoning Law to clarify vague areas and consider ways to make it more
understandable. After discussion, the consensus was to have the town attorney, as soon as one is
appointed, review the Zoning Law and advise. Bruce and Dawn encourage input from Scipio residents on
Zoning Law review.
COMMUNICATIONS:
a. Check received in the amount of $2,390.00 for Justice fines
b. Annual Report of Community Preservation Corporation
HIGHWAY SUPRINTENDENT: Ron Walter reported on insurance costs, and recommended keeping the
old truck on the road until it goes to auction in May. He also reported that the County Soil & Water
Department is doing some preparation work at Ensenore.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Spring Newsletter deadline is April 11th. Rabies Clinic is scheduled for May 19th.
Clean up Day is May 12th, and Assemblyman Brian Kolb will be here March 31st at 4 pm.
MOTION: To approve the Supervisor’s Monthly Reports for Jan. 2007. (Whitten/Rury). All in favor.
MOTION: To appoint Dave Thurston Town Attorney. (Rury/Whitten). All in favor.
MOTION: To accept and approve the following vouchers for payment:
General: Vouchers # 40-55 $ 5,193.98
Highway: Vouchers # 17-23 $ 4,052.05
TOTAL $ 9,246.03 (Rury/Whitten). All in favor.
MOTION: To adjourn the meeting at 9:13 pm. (Rury/Whitten). All in favor.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday April 11, 2007 at 7:30 pm. As always, the public is welcome at all meetings.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith Rowlands, Clerk