Minutes of NVC Special Meeting of August 18, 2002

At noon on August 18, 2002, President Ken Vlodek called to order in the Community Hall a special meeting of the Board of Overseers with Overseers Smith, Lightner, Whitten, Trenholm, Doucette, O'Malia, and Rohweder present. Also attending were Dave Crofoot and Judy Metcalf.

One purpose of the meeting was to fill two vacancies on the Zoning Board of Appeals. The present Board of Appeals members are Martha Borgenson, Freddie Lincoln, Lindsay Huntoon, and Chairman Sid Block. It was moved and seconded to renew the appointments of the existing Board of Appeals, except where there are known vacancies, and to fill the vacancies with Martha Block and Sue Ellen Fleming, to serve consistent with the terms set forth in the Zoning Ordinance. So voted.

Ellie Lagner will work with Sid Block to advertise for the vacant position of Code Enforcement Officer for the Village. In the meantime, all applications for building permits will be handled like appeals and presented to the Zoning Board of Appeals for consideration and approval.

John Lightner moved, Matt O'Malia seconded, and it was Voted to approve a contribution of $100 per month to be paid into a fund set up for Al Keith.

Developments on the issue discussed at the August 11 meeting concerning insurance coverage for Paige's family members who have been helping to pick up the garbage were next brought before the Board. A letter from the Maine Municipal Association recommends that Paul Paige submit in writing a statement that he is aware that he is a volunteer and not covered by Workers' Compensation. (Volunteers, however, are covered by the Village's liability insurance.) Also recommended is a request that Paul fill out an Independent Contractor form to see if the state would determine him an Independent Contractor. Bill should give the Board proof of insurance on his trucks that he uses for garbage pick-up.

Dan Doucette moved that the president be authorized to present the Maine Municipal Association's letter to Bill Paige, and until a proper response is returned, any non-employee is not to engage in any Village business. Voted.

On Saturday, August 24, at 9:00 AM, Bill Haverty and Gordon Fuller will spearhead a clean-up session of the cradle yard. John Lightner moved, and Dan seconded a motion to donate $75.00 to this effort. Voted.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:34 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Eleanor D. Lagner, Clerk

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