In today's Caledonian Record is the obituary for the Rev. David Covell, Jr., father of our neighbor on Brickett's Crossing Rd. here in Cabot, David Covell, III. I knew Rev. Covell only slightly, but he was well known and respected by my parents and other family members and our neighbors over the years he and Mrs. Covell summered here. I'm sure many of our readers knew the Covells and will want to share memories and condolences with the family.
Covell Obituary

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MINUTES OF THE CABOT SELECTBOARD (SB)

November 19, 2008

The Cabot Board of Selectpersons did meet as warned at the Willey Building on November 19, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Attending were: Caleb Pitkin (SB Chair), Larry Gochey (SB Vice Chair), Ted Domey (SB Clerk), and Tara Rogerson (Town Clerk & Treasurer).

Caleb called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.

1. Agenda Item (AI) 1 – Approval of Minutes.

• AI 1a. Larry moved to approve the minutes of October 15, 2008 as written, and the minutes of November 5, 2008 with amendments; Ted seconded. No discussion, motion passed unanimously.

1. AI 2 – Public Comment – No public comment.
2. AI 3 – Administrative Duties.
3. AI 3a. ZBA vacancies; SB discussed same. Larry moved to appoint Ken Lehoe to the ZBA; Ted seconded. The appointment was approved unanimously. Further appointments will be tabled until the next SB meeting, after having an opportunity to meet any nominees.

• AI 3b. VLCT FY10 dues have increased $.03 per capita, and $50 per municipality; SB discussed same. No action taken.
• AI 3c. VLCT Unemployment Insurance Premiums have increased 51% based on claims filed during the past four years by seasonal cemetery employees, although future claims have been mitigated by contracting the seasonal work; SB discussed same and asked that Tara research alternatives for this coverage. Health insurance rates have also increased between 6-20% based on coverage type; SB discussed same and determined they were appropriate.
• AI 3d. Russell Graphics provides the parcel maps for Cabot. The new two-year contract proposal is a 10-percent increase from the previous contract amount. Tara expressed concerns with the accuracy of the maps, as some of the changes indicated were not made; SB discussed same and asked that Tara contact Russell Graphics to have all corrections made before a new contract is signed.

1. AI 4 – Correspondence – No correspondence.

1. AI 5 - Legal – No legal discussion.

1. Other Business

• AI 6a. Caleb asked if there has been any news on the Christopher property donation to the Town; SB discussed same. No action taken.

1. AI 7 – Larry moved to adjourn the meeting; Ted seconded. No discussion, motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:

Tara Rogerson, Cabot Town Clerk