PLYMOUTH, Vt. – The Plymouth Selectboard approved a dog ordinance at their Sept. 18 meeting, noting there had been some recent complaints about dog bites. The ordinance will allow the town to take action on dog conflicts and bites.
Town clerk Angela Kissell explained that they have constables that would handle possible situations, “but we can’t because we don’t have a dog ordinance to enforce it.” In passing the ordinance, the town will follow any state guidelines and requirements.
Board Chair Jay Kullman moved to discuss town expenses and expenditures from the storm recovery. Town treasurer Elaine Pauley reported their current expenses amounted to $919,821. Road foreman Larry Lynds had estimated $1.5 million, while FEMA had projected expenses to come closer to $3 million. Kullman was happy to hear the town was doing “a pretty good job” keeping expenses down.
The town anticipates around 60-75% reimbursement from FEMA, with a possibility of an additional 12% from the state. They urged that FEMA will only refund projects that are 100% complete, and after the proper documentation is submitted.
Cherry Nicoll has been recently appointed to assist with the FEMA documentation process. She has detailed the damage on each culvert and bridge, and has gone through all of the receipts, itemizing all of their expenses, with the biggest project being the repaving of Kingdom Road at $300,000.
“Cherry is doing a great job… it is a pile of work, and I’m impressed,” reported board member Rick Kaminski. “Yes, I’m glad we’ve got her,” Pauley agreed.
Kaminski reported they have two outstanding grants: one for $200,000 for the Billings Bridge, and the second for $190,800 for the Stickney Bridge.
The board then approved a liquor license for Chloe’s Market. After a closure of 11 years, and a long renovation, the former Plymouth Country Store will be back in business. Store manager Hannah Davidson noted that they are still hiring, and Rick Martin announced their target opening date is Oct. 3. They pondered over their hours, saying, “We’d like to under promise and over deliver.”
The Plymouth Selectboard recently met on Oct. 2, and their next meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 16.