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