September 1, 2010

The weekly meeting of the Sterling Board of Selectmen was called to order at 6:04 p.m. Selectmen present-Russell Gray, Neil Cook, and Dale Clark. Staff present-Judy Lincoln. Also present-Hank Graff.

Audience of Citizens: No comment.

Approval of Minutes: D. Clark made a motion, seconded by N. Cook, to approve the minutes of the 08/25/2010 meeting as presented. All voted in favor.

Unfinished Business:

a. Vacancy on Inland Wetland & Watercourses Commission: Item tabled.

b. Allternate Vacancy on Recreation Authority: Item tabled.

c. Report on Gibson Hill Road Replacement: The new bridge was opened on Monday morning for the school buses and was opened to all traffic in the afternoon. There is still a little clean-up work to be done. Cost of work to date is $164,875.28. Outstanding invoices include paving bills, cement contractor, and engineering services.

New Business:

a. Request from Board of Education for handicapped accessible vehicle: A

letter dated 8/30/10 was received from Superintendent Rena Klebart,

requesting the town purchase a handicapped accessible vehicle. The Board

of Education is presently contracting with MEDX for this service at a cost of

$108.00 per day. D. Clark made a motion, seconded by N. Cook, to table

action on this request to gather more information. All voted in favor of the

motion.

Any Other Business: 1) R. Gray is seeking information on the best way to repair the culvert on Newport Road without destroying the headwalls.

Adjournment: D. Clark made a motion, seconded by N. Cook, to adjourn at 6:13 p.m. All voted in favor of the motion.

Attest:_____________________________________

Judith K. Lincoln, Administrative Assistant