Trustee Meeting Minutes - Mar 26th, 2012

SWANTON VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

SWANTON VILLAGE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX

120 FIRST STREET

SWANTON, VT 05488

MINUTES

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

Monday, March 26, 2012

7:00 PM

PRESENT: Ronald Kilburn, Village President; Chris Leach, Trustee; Adam Paxman, Trustee; Reginald Beliveau, Village Manager; Dianne Day, Village Clerk; Channel 16.

Ronald Kilburn, Village President, welcomed all to the Regular Board of Trustees meeting and called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.

Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously.

1. Approve and Accept the Minutes from Monday, March 12, 2012 Meeting:

Chris Leach made the motion to approve and accept the Minutes from Monday, March 12, 2012 as presented. Adam Paxman seconded. Motion carried.

Chris Leach asked if the Elm Street transformer was in yet, Reg Beliveau advised him in was in but not yet installed. Chris also asked if Betty Cheney had been sworn in as Delinquent Village Tax Collector. I advised him she was sworn in the previous week.

2. Approve and Accept the following Warrants: Warrant #396 for $499.47; Warrant #397 for $149,816.28; Warrant #398 for $118,888.12; Warrant #399 for $333.26; Warrant #400 for $121,101.08; Warrant #401 for $381,615.00; and Warrant #402 for $408.37

Adam Paxman asked why Fairpoint was paid $12,000. Reg Beliveau advised him that was for pole attachments on several work orders. Adam Paxman made the motion to approve and accept Warrants #396 through #402 as presented. Chris Leach seconded. Motion carried.

3. Any Other Necessary Business:

Chris Leach asked for an update on the Unit #5 Turbine being installed at the Hydro Facility. Reg advised it is up and running at 100% making approximately 516 KW per hour. He said there were still some minor items to complete such as putting a computer in the control room and that he was pushing to get that done this week.

Any Other Business: Chris Leach gave his condolences on the loss of the Vermont Electric Coop lineman and asked what safety procedures our linemen adhere to. Reg advised him there are tailboard procedures that are standard to any work that takes place. He said the Village linemen are very safety conscientious and repeat instructions for each process they do to ensure the Hydro operators and linemen understand each request. He said nothing has been formally reported on the VEC accident because they are still studying it but that the lineman had made contact with the live power line. He said the Village lineman did a crossover this past weekend on the Frontage Road and that they killed the power to do it. Chris said he was just voicing his concern and knows that our crew is extremely careful. Reg stated he can’t stress enough how much we want our crew going home each night and that our guys knew the linemen personally as he was a 30 year veteran. He said he knew all safety practices were followed and that this was a fluke accident.

Any Other Business: Adam Paxman stated he would like to make the motion to adopt the Roberts Rule of Order as the Board of Trustees procedure for their meetings. Chris Leach seconded. Motion carried. Adam stated that at their March 7, 2012 meeting when they were sworn in they forgot to adopt the rules of procedure.

Any Other Business: Adam Paxman asked if the Police Department was ready to begin their coverage of the Town on April 1, 2012? Reg stated yes they were and have hired Andrew Underwood as their full time officer and have ordered their new police cruiser from a local dealer.

Any Other Business: Adam Paxman stated he was contacted by the local food shelf committee and they are in dire need of monetary donations and food donations. He said the shelves are low on food and they are in desperate need of donations so urged residents to help our local food shelf. He said residents could contact Art Goodhue or the Parish Center located at the Nativity Church on Canada Street. Adam also stated that the MVU Substance Free Committee would be contacting us to hold a Coin Drop in the near future. Reg stated the last time they held a Coin Drop they were reminded to wear their orange safety vests and to put safety cones out.

Any Other Business: Adam Paxman stated he would like to begin the process of discussing the Village Park improvements to include the Marble Mill Park, the Village Green and Flat Iron park. He said he would like to discuss where they can start making improvements and would like this added to an upcoming agenda. Chris stated their improvements would include new trees, benches, lights and sidewalks. Reg stated he would like to also begin the process of adopting an Ordinance to make the Village Parks smoke free. He said Amy Brewer from NMC contacted the Board last year and requested the Village adopt this Ordinance. It was discussed and decided that we add this to the April 23, 2012 meeting and they suggested we invite Amy Brewer to attend as well. The Board also asked to have the Park Improvements item added to that agenda as well.

Any Other Business: The Board discussed the April 9, 2012 Public Hearing that will be held and discussed the process that they will follow. An agenda will be posted and followed so that the Office staff can explain the set up process of an account, letters of credits and deposits, billing, disconnects and liens. There will then be a question period for the attendees and Reg stated he would insist on civility during this time because some landlords have come into the office very irate over this issue. He said we welcome anyone to come into the office and ask us questions and we would be more than happy to work with them and answer their questions but insisted on being civil. Ron Kilburn stated he would follow the agenda and requested a copy of the Power Point presentation beforehand.

Any Other Business: Reg Beliveau stated the Water Treatment Plant upgrade was progressing well and that Dianne Day would be taking the Minutes of their job meetings beginning April 4^th. Chris Leach stated he was fine with that and said as long as quality control was there and the budget is not being affected the Board is pleased. Reg stated he scrutinizes a lot and that Aldrich & Elliott understand that’s how he runs things.

Reg Beliveau stated he needs an Executive Session to Discuss Personnel.

6. Executive Session to Discuss Personnel:

Chris Leach made the motion to enter into Executive Session to Discuss Personnel at 7:35 p.m. Adam Paxman seconded. Motion carried.

Chris Leach made the motion to exit Executive Session at 7:52 p.m. Adam Paxman seconded. Motion carried.

ACTION TAKEN: Chris Leach made the motion to approach and discuss salaries with the Fire Chief. Adam Paxman seconded. Motion carried.

ADJOURN: Chris Leach made the motion to adjourn the Regular Board of Trustees meeting at 7:53 p.m. Adam Paxman seconded. There being no further business at hand Ronald Kilburn, Village President; adjourned the Regular Board of Trustees meeting at 7:53 p.m.

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Ronald Kilburn, Village President                                Date

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Dianne Day, Village Clerk                                           Date

BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, March 22, 2012

SWANTON VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

SWANTON VILLAGE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX

120 FIRST STREET

SWANTON, VT 05488

MINUTES

BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING

Thursday, March 22, 2012

5:00 PM

PRESENT: Ronald Kilburn, Village President; Chris Leach, Trustee; Adam Paxman, Trustee; Reginald Beliveau, Village Manager; Lynn Paradis, Assistant Village Manager; Paul Nolan and John LaVigne, H.L.Turner Group.

Ronald Kilburn, Village President, welcomed all to the Special Board of Trustees meeting and called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

1. Executive Session to Discuss Legal Matters – H.L. Turner Group:

Adam Paxman made the motion to enter into Executive Session to Discuss Legal Matters at 5:00 p.m. Chris Leach seconded. Motion carried.

Chris Leach made the motion to exit Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. Adam Paxman seconded. Motion carried.

AS A RESULT: Reginald Beliveau will ask VPPSA to run feasibility of Lower Swanton Dam. H.L. Turner Group and Paul Nolan will continue to move forward looking at the project.

ADJOURN: Adam Paxman made the motion to adjourn the Special Board of Trustees meeting at 6:31 p.m. Chris Leach seconded. There being no further business at hand Ronald Kilburn, Village President; adjourned the Special Board of Trustees meeting at 6:31 p.m.

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Ronald Kilburn, Village President                                Date

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Dianne Day, Village Clerk                                           Date

BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING Monday, March 12, 2012

SWANTON VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

SWANTON VILLAGE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX

120 FIRST STREET

SWANTON, VT 05488

MINUTES

BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING

Monday, March 12, 2012

7:00 PM

PRESENT: Chris Leach, Trustee; Adam Paxman, Trustee; Eugene LaBombard, Trustee; Lynn Paradis, Assistant Village Manager; Dianne Day, Village Clerk; and Channel 16.

Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously.

Chris Leach, Village Trustee, welcomed all to the Regular Board of Trustees meeting and called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.

1. Approve and accept the Minutes from Monday, February 13, 2012 Meeting, Minutes from the Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Informational Meeting and Minutes from the Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Special Meeting:

Eugene LaBombard made the motion to approve and accept Minutes from the following meetings: Monday, February 13, 2012; Tuesday, February 28, 2012 and Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Adam Paxman seconded. Motion carried.

Chris Leach advised that Village President Ronald Kilburn is presently in Cuba on assignment working on the restoration of ancient buildings and Village Manager Reg Beliveau is in Washington, D.C. with VPPSA working on some Electric Department issues.

2. Approve the following Warrants: Warrant #380 for $84,745.19; Warrant #381 for $5,400.00; Warrant #382 for $67,032.84; Warrant #383 for $332.42; Warrant #384 for $1,052.24; Warrant #385 for $215,506.03; Warrant #386 for $384.99; Warrant #387 for $186,549.06; Warrant #388 for $105,027.97; Warrant #389 for $2,887.29; Warrant #390 for $496.93; Warrant #391 for $366.22; Warrant #392 for $77,821.77; Warrant #393 for $641,884.03; Warrant #394 for $10,968.86 and Warrant #395 for $108,083.77:

Eugene LaBombard asked why there were two items crossed out on Warrant #393. Lynn advised that they had transferred funds for their anticipation note into the proper debt account and this just showed a wash of those funds being transferred.

Eugene LaBombard made the motion to approve Warrants #380 through #395 as presented. Adam Paxman seconded. Motion carried.

3. Any Other Necessary Business:

Lynn Paradis, Assistant Village Manager, informed the Board that Unit #5 was in operation at the Hydro Facility as of today and running over 500 KW. She said they are collecting data on a 24 hour basis and are pleased with the outcome thus far.

Any Other Business: Lynn also advised the Board that their new transformer was in the Elm Street Sub-Station and as soon as they get their permit it will be installed. She said this is being paid for in part by the Velco ARRA grant. She said this transformer is double the size of the one it will replace and 30 years newer. She said with the transformer they now have it is tough carrying their load but will be carried fine with this new transformer.

Any Other Business: Adam Paxman wanted to thank all the voters for their support on Tuesday, March 6^th. He said all articles passed and he is grateful for their support. He also noted that because good weather is here he has noticed a lot of vehicles speeding throughout the Village and he urged them to slow down and be aware of people walking on and near the streets.

Any Other Business: Chris Leach also thanked the voters for re-electing him on March 6^th. He said he appreciates the support and will continue to do his best. He said he is mostly involved with the Electric Department and there are a lot of good things happening in that department. He said anyone can call him or approach him at anytime with any questions they may have.

Any Other Business: Chris Leach asked if I had sworn Betty Cheney in as of yet. I explained I have not but will this week as soon as I see her. He also asked if Neal Speer had returned his key. I said we discussed it and he would be doing so soon. He advised I give that key to Ronald Kilburn so that he has access to the building. I said I would make a note of it.

Chris Leach stated the Board would need an Executive Session to Discuss Personnel and Contracts for the Police Department because as of April 1, 2012 they will be covering the Town of Swanton as well as the Village.

Adam Paxman made the motion to enter into Executive Session to Discuss Personnel and Contracts regarding the Police Department at 7:10 p.m. Eugene LaBombard seconded. Motion carried.

Adam Paxman made the motion to exit Executive Session at 8:20 p.m. Eugene LaBombard seconded. Motion carried.

Adam Paxman made the motion to enter Open Session at 8:20 p.m. Eugene LaBombard seconded.

ACTION TAKEN: Adam Paxman made the motion to authorize the Chief of Police to hire one full time officer and one part time officer. He also made the motion to amend the Police Department Contract so that the Village of Swanton Village Manager is the authorized signer of the Contract and the Contract is Reviewed by the Chief of Police. Eugene LaBombard seconded. Motion carried.

ADJOURN: Adam Paxman made the motion to adjourn the Regular Board of Trustees meeting at 8:21 p.m. Eugene LaBombard seconded. There being no further business at hand Chris Leach, Village Trustee; adjourned the Regular Board of Trustees meeting at 8:21 p.m.

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Ronald Kilburn, Village President                                Date

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Dianne Day, Village Clerk                                           Date

NECCO – ALDRICH & ELLIOTT MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING Friday, March 9, 2012

SWANTON VILLAGE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX

120 FIRST STREET

SWANTON, VT 05488

NECCO – ALDRICH & ELLIOTT

MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING

Friday, March 9, 2012

11:00 AM

PRESENT: Reginald Beliveau Jr., Village Manager; Brad Aldrich, Aldrich & Elliott; Paul Sipple, NECCO; Scott Waite, NECCO; Dianne Day, Administrative Assistant Swanton Village.

Scott Waite arrived and advised that Paul Sipple would be about 15 minutes late. Reg Beliveau advised he would begin with some issues pertaining to Scott while they were waiting for Paul. Reg stated that there has been a lot of correspondence circulating and that it can be confusing at times, that emails can portray misperceptions and personal interjections. He stated he would like these to go away. He said he has talked with Brian Bishop and he is pleased with the work and has no issues or concerns with Scott. Reg stated that once they started the project the supervision was ramped up and has been good supervision.

Reg stated there was some question as to what their contract stated for supervision and what was actually done. He said there were comments made but not recorded in the Minutes and that was that Swanton Village was very happy with the supervision of the lagoon job and happy with Scott’s involvement with that job. Reg stated he was not happy with the letters he has been receiving and wants to resolve this matter.

Change Price Request – Process: Reg stated he understood this process, that it is a customary process and he feels his words were misinterpreted when asking if this was the best price, etc. He said he knew Scott did due diligence and was not out to screw the Village of Swanton, that he was fair. He also stated that he understood what the condition of change orders entail, that he wasn’t questioning Scott’s integrity and that his email was misconstrued.

Reg stated his observations are that their first meeting was bumpy and that there were concerns with Al Lewis and Aldrich & Elliott pertaining to change orders and how long they should take. He asked how deeply they should discuss manhours.

Brad Aldrich stated it was easier to exchange emails rather than call and said he understood the politics involved with having to fight this out with Al Lewis. He said he’s going to accept it, he will change his language for future jobs but that instead of just talking about it and being sidetracked they needed to get back on track and move beyond this. He said they needed to move on because the project is just starting. Reg stated that when Brad wrote in his email “am I missing something here?” he was looking for verification and had no malicious intent.

Scott asked about Lagoon #3 and Reg said he understood that Brad talked to someone about pumping it out and it had more arsenic levels than the State would accept so it could not be land applied. Brad stated that himself, Brian and Chuck will look at the lagoon to see if they can function with one down, but either way can’t do it until it thaws out. Scott asked if they had anyone in mind. Reg advised he had received pricing from a couple of companies but hasn’t decided yet. He said Drummac has given him a good price and they may need to try and de-water initially.

Paul Sipple arrived at meeting at 11:15 a.m. Reg stated that work is getting done and they have no issues and things are going great.

Paul stated his issue is not about the job, his issue is about the process with Aldrich & Elliott and asked from whom can they take direction?

1. Who can authorize T&M work? Reg advised Chuck Magnus and Brad Aldrich.
2. Requesting T&M work – Chuck asked for a cost for relocating ERU-1 intake. T&M requests can’t request pricing. Reg stated Brad Aldrich could request pricing.
3. Change Price Request – process -- Paul stated this can’t stand as it is not working. He said they need to make sure that you really want the change, that you have funding for it and make sure due diligence has been done by the owner regarding pricing and you can do it. He said he looked at this, revised it and have a price they feel comfortable with. Brad mentioned the replacement of 40’ of pipe conversation. He said they didn’t do a CPR because the price didn’t warrant a change and he didn’t ask them to price it three times. Scott said the procedure is fine. More discussion took place regarding this procedure and talking with Brian. Paul stated they would resolve it with a CPR and they would look at in the field like always.

5. Supervision and PM costs – Paul stated when they do extra work it takes extra time. The value of that effort goes into the cost because it takes real work time to do it and if it is within reason that should be ok. Reg stated he was good with that.

6. Time – Paul stated that they couldn’t do a whole lot of work, it affects the job putting time on a project because the entire project would expand out. He said they would look for additional time on that. Brad stated he would disagree. Paul stated it is their assessment and their schedule and that a T&M change wouldn’t matter, the purpose of a schedule is not to say it’s the reality of the job. Brad stated that two hours of work doesn’t add a day and he would not agree to this. Reg stated they have an end date of October 4^th, if it goes over that they will look at it then. Paul stated it would be easier if they didn’t have to worry about that, at some point they need to do it. Brad said if they expand this by two months that’s not trivial and Swanton Village would have to pay Aldrich & Elliott more and A& E would put it on NECCO.

Brad said he wants to agree on the time issue but moving the ERU-1 doesn’t take a day. Reg stated a week or so would be ok but two months would not be. Paul stated this was not very critical but more needs to go into time allocated on job projects.

Brad stated he would re-issue CPR’s. Paul said he has seven  CPR’s to be priced, and when something  needs to be done T&M do it but not on a job that needs a CPR, we want you to get paid fairly.

8. Job Meeting Minutes – previous and future – Paul stated the comment “SSX did an excellent job” wasn’t in the Minutes but the comment “NECCO wasn’t properly supervised” was. He said this is an unsubstantiated comment, and asked why they add a complaint but not a compliment?

Scott stated he felt the supervision was adequate and he never heard any issues about not finding him, he showed up every day. Reg stated that after a discussion with Scott he was there daily. Paul stated the Minutes are too editorialized and should not be taken by Aldrich & Elliott. He said it wasn’t just the supervision comment, it was three or four things. Brad stated Paul should have written back if he didn’t agree with the Minutes, Paul said he did but not without a fight.

Reg stated that Minutes are going to show issues and resolutions and that there is compromise. He stated they could have Dianne Day from Swanton Village take the Minutes from this point forward but that would be an expense to the Village. Paul said he would pay for half of it, that he was willing to do that to ensure that Aldrich & Elliott not take the Minutes.

Brad stated that they got off to a bad start and he hopes to come out of this meeting and move forward. Paul agreed. Paul said their relationship was good going into it and somehow they got sidetracked.

    11. Brad’s Conduct – Paul stated that he couldn’t let Brad’s conduct go unaddressed. He said it was a civil rights issue and an abuse issue and asked if Swanton Village was going to let this just go? Reg stated that he wouldn’t discuss an employee’s issue with another employee and that he hired A&E and has dealt with the issue. Brad stated he knew he hollered at Paul and apologized for it and said it wasn’t a personal vendetta, that he was looking out for the Village. Paul said he wanted some justification for himself regarding Brad’s behavior. He said he hoped this was an isolated case and said he would accept Brad’s apology and compromise and move forward.

9. Lagoon #3 this fall – There was discussion as to starting the Lagoon job last fall. Paul felt Brad was in a hurry to get it started then but it wasn’t added to the Contract. Brad stated that if Paul had a problem with starting the Lagoon job last fall he should have said something before they signed the Contract. Paul said Brad was directing their work and he didn’t like it. Brad asked Paul if he had the authority to direct his work and Paul stated no he did not. Brad then asked then why do the Lagoon job if he didn’t have that authority? Paul stated he made his point and would move on.

10.  NECCO Supervision – Paul stated the inaccuracy and misrepresentation of compliment and bad supervision. Reg stated if there is a question or an email concern, call and ask. Paul stated he made a big issue out of these things because they are unusual incidents and they needed to be addressed. Both Brad and Paul agreed for a fresh start and stated they would get back on track.

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Paul Sipple, NECCO                                                    Date

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Brad Aldrich, Aldrich & Elliott                                                Date

BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING Wednesday, March 07, 2012

SWANTON VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

SWANTON VILLAGE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX

120 FIRST STREET

SWANTON, VT 05488

MINUTES

BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING

Wednesday, March 07, 2012

7:00 PM

PRESENT: Ronald Kilburn, Village President; Chris Leach, Trustee; Adam Paxman, Trustee; Eugene LaBombard, Trustee; Reg Beliveau, Village Manager; Lynn Paradis, Assistant Village Manager; Dianne Day, Village Clerk; Sandy Kilburn and Channel 16.

Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously.

Eugene LaBombard, Village Trustee, welcomed all to the Special Board of Trustees meeting and called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.

1. Swear in elected officials for 2012: Ronald Kilburn, Village President (one year term); Chris Leach, Village Trustee (three year term); Dianne Day, Village Clerk (one year term) and Betty Cheney, Delinquent Tax Collector (one year term):

Eugene LaBombard, Village Trustee, swore in Dianne Day as Village Clerk for a one year term. Dianne Day swore in Ronald Kilburn as Village President for a one year term; Dianne Day swore in Chris Leach as Village Trustee for a three year term.

2. Appoint a Treasurer for the Village of Swanton:

Chris Leach made the motion to appoint Dianne Day as Village Treasurer for a one year term. Adam Paxman seconded. Motion carried.

It was stated that Item #3 would need to be discussed in Executive Session so moved to Item #4.

4. Reimbursement Resolution and Certification:

Lynn Paradis, Assistant Village Manager, advised the Board that this Compliance Certificate states that the Village of Swanton Electric System Revenue General Bond Resolution and Supplemental Issues are in compliance with Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company. She said this certifies that the Village has met all FERC requirements, has paid all bills and carries insurance on the Electric Plant. She said this is a standard practice and advised she would need a motion to name Ronald Kilburn as the authorized officer of this Resolution.

Eugene LaBombard made the motion to authorize Ronald Kilburn, Village President, to sign the Village of Swanton Electric System Revenue General Bond Resolution and Supplemental Issues Certificate. Adam Paxman seconded.

Lynn also advised the Board that she had two Declaration of Official Intent forms that needed to be signed by the Village Clerk. One is for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Bond and one is for the Unit #5 Project at the Hydro Facility. She stated these declarations state that the Village of Swanton agrees to pay back any debt obligations they have pertaining to these two projects.

Eugene LaBombard made the motion to authorize Dianne Day, Village Clerk, to sign the Declaration of Official Intent of the Village of Swanton to Reimburse Certain Expenditures from Proceeds of Indebtedness for the Unit #5 Turbine Project Bond. Adam Paxman seconded.

Chris Leach made the motion to authorize Dianne Day, Village Clerk, to sign the Declaration of Official Intent of the Village of Swanton to Reimburse Certain Expenditures from Proceeds of Indebtedness for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Bond. Adam Paxman seconded.

5. Any Other Necessary Business:

Reg Beliveau updated the Board on the Unit #5 turbine. He said there was a glitch in the commissioning of the turbine and that the vendor had found some issues and created some issues. He said they would be back on site on Friday, March 9, 2012 and he would keep the Board informed. Adam Paxman stated that he was very impressed with the work Gordy has done at the Hydro Facility.

Any Other Business: Reg informed the Board that at their next Board meeting he would have another slideshow ready to show them of recent activities. He told the Board about the transmission water line break that Mike Menard was dealing with and that they ordered a new valve for that line. He said they installed the new one in a better location and they are now able to shut that line down and the water line break has been repaired. He said this leak has cost the Village approximately $20,000. They talked about whether or not the old lines would handle the water pressure when the new plant goes online. Lynn mentioned there being no back up lines along the Merchants Row bridge and also from the Reservoir. She said they really should have two lines in case of an emergency.

Any Other Business: Reg stated that a lady came in and wanted permission to run a Farmer’s Market in the Park from Memorial Day through Labor Day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday’s. Adam Paxman took her information and stated he would have her contact the Chamber of Commerce and go through them. He said he would bring back the request at one of their next meetings.

Chris Leach made the motion to enter into Executive Session to Discuss Contracts and Finances for the Rubber Bag at the Hydro Facility at 7:25 p.m. Adam Paxman seconded. Motion carried.

Chris Leach made the motion to exit Executive Session at 8:00 p.m. Eugene LaBombard seconded. Motion carried.

Adam Paxman made the motion to enter Open Session at 8:01 p.m. Eugene LaBombard seconded.

ACTION TAKEN: Chris Leach made the motion to authorize Reginald Beliveau, Village Manager, to pay a sum of $381,615.00 to terminate the Village of Swanton’s contract with Bridgestone Industrial Products of America, Inc. Eugene LaBombard seconded. Motion carried.

ADJOURN: Chris Leach made the motion to adjourn the Special Board of Trustees meeting at 8:05 p.m. Eugene LaBombard seconded. There being no further business at hand Ronald Kilburn, Village President; adjourned the Special Board of Trustees meeting at 8:05 p.m.

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Ronald Kilburn, Village President                                Date

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Dianne Day, Village Clerk                                           Date