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Town of Bethel

Annual ReportBethel, Vermont

June 30, 2008

On The Cover...The picture on the cover is of the Town Hall tower after replacement of the roof during the fall of2007. The photo is provided courtesy of Laz Scangas of Arnold & Scangas, architect for theTown Hall Renovation Project.

“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of Americaand to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God,

indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.”ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF BETHEL, VERMONT AND THE FIFTY-EIGHTHANNUAL REPORT UNDER THE MANAGEMENT PLAN OF GOVERNMENT, YEARENDED JUNE 30, 2008.

USEFUL INFORMATIONTOWN CHARTER... The State of Vermont declared its independence on July 4, 1777 and on March 3, 1778 set up anorganized government with sovereign powers, calling it New Connecticut. Before 1778 all town charters had been grantedby either New Hampshire or New York, both claiming ownership of the land. Bethel was chartered December 23, 1779 bythe Republic of Vermont.

TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE... The Town Clerk’s Office is open to the public on the following days:Monday -- 8 AM - 4 PM (closed for lunch 12:30 - 1:00)Tuesday -- 8 AM - 12 PMWednesday -- ClosedThursday -- 8 AM - 4 PM (closed for lunch 12:30 - 1:00)Friday -- 8 AM - 12 PMTelephone: 234-9722 Fax: 234-6840 E-mail: [email protected]

TOWN MANAGER’S OFFICE... The Town Manager’s Office is open to the public on the following days:Monday - Friday -- 8 AM - 4 PM (closed for lunch 12:00 - 1:00)Telephone: 234-9340 Fax: 234-6840 E-mail: [email protected]

SELECTBOARD... The Selectboard meets at 6 PM on the second and fourth Mondays of each month in the Town Officeat 134 South Main Street.

FIRE DEPARTMENT... The Bethel Volunteer Fire Department meets at the Fire Station every other Monday at 6:30 PM.

BETHEL SCHOOL BOARD... The Board meets the third Monday of each month at 6 PM at the School.

WATER DEPARTMENT... The Water Department services 352 homes and businesses combined, from (2) gravel packedwells and (2) 250,000 gallon reservoirs.

ZONING PERMITS... subdivision of land, construction, reconstruction, conversion, structural alterations, relocations,and enlargements require permits obtainable from Zoning Administrator, Delbert Cloud, at the Town Office.

BURNING PERMITS... burning permits are required. Contact Fire Chief Bob Dean at 234-9441.

ORGANIZATIONS...American Legion - meets the 1st Wednesday of each month.Bethel Business Association - meets the 1st Wednesday & 3rd Thursday of each month.Masons - meet the 2nd Thursday of each month.Rotary Club - meets each Monday.So. Royalton Senior Citizens - serves lunch to Senior Citizens every Tuesday & Thursday at the Royalton

Academy Building in Royalton at 12 noon.

In Dedication to

Gary Slack

Photo Provided Courtesy of David Aiken

The Bethel Selectboard dedicates this 2008 Annual Town Report to Gary Slack in recognition of44 years of outstanding service to the Town of Bethel over the course of five decades. The Townis greatly enriched by the knowledge, skill, responsiveness, and unfaltering commitment to dutydemonstrated throughout his tenure.

Gary’s father, Carroll O. Slack, retired from the position of Town Crew Foreman in 1979, cedingthe responsibilities to Gary, who had already accumulated 15 years of experience at that point intime. This transition continued a strong work ethic and an enormous measure of sound logic andcommon sense to the Community’s benefit.

Thank you, Gary, for all you have done.

WARNING FOR THE 2009 TOWN MEETINGThe legal voters in the Town of Bethel are hereby warned to meet at the Whitcomb High School in said Bethelon Tuesday, the 3rd of March, 2009 at 10:00 AM for the following purposes:

1. To elect a Moderator for the year ensuing.2. To elect a Town Clerk for the year ensuing.3. To hear the report of the Auditors and take action thereon.4. To elect a Town Treasurer for the year ensuing.5. To elect by ballot, a Selectboard Member for a term of three years to succeed Bill Richards whose

term expires.6. To elect by ballot, a Lister for a term of three years to succeed Jason Ballou whose term expires.7. To elect by ballot, an Auditor for a term of three years to succeed Audrey Turk whose term expires.8. To elect one or more Grand Jurors.9. To elect an Agent to prosecute and defend suits in which the Town is interested.10. To elect a Trustee of Public Funds under Section 24, V.S.A. for a term of three years to succeed

Donald Hyde whose term expires.11. To see if the voters of the Town of Bethel will vote a sum of money to defray Highway and General

expenses for the 12 month interval commencing July 1, 2009. Recommended: $913,514.00.12. To see if the Town will appropriate, using the cap given by the Selectboard, the sum of $16,310.00 for

the support of the following Human Services Agencies:

ORGANIZATION 2008 FUNDING 2009 PROPOSEDACORN $ 300.00 $ 300.00Boys & Girls Club of the WRV 500.00 1,000.00Central VT Community Action 300.00 300.00Central VT Council on Aging 400.00 500.00Clara Martin Center 1,635.00 1,750.00Health Care & Rehabilitation Services 200.00 400.00Maple Leaf Farm No Request 500.00Quin-Town Center for Senior Citizens 0.00 1,000.00Safeline 500.00 800.00South Royalton Senior Center 2,000.00 2,000.00Stagecoach 1,500.00 1,500.00Vermont Adult Learning 300.00 300.00Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice 5,510.00 5,510.00VT Center for Independent Living 150.00 150.00Windsor County Partners 300.00 300.00TOTALS $ 13,595.00 $ 16,310.00

13. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of $800.00 (2008-$800.00) to support the work of theVermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

14. To see if the Town will appropriate $110,475.00 (2008-$105,470.63) to continue service provided bythe White River Valley Ambulance, Inc.

15. To see if the Town will collect Town Taxes and Town School District Taxes in four (4) equalinstallments being due August 14, 2009, November 16, 2009, February 16, 2010, and May 14, 2010.

16. To do any other necessary and proper business in connection with the foregoing articles.

Dated at Bethel, Vermont this 26th day of January 2009.

____________________ ____________________ ____________________Neal Fox Bill Richards Joe De Freitas

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SUMMARY OF TOWN MEETINGMarch 4, 2008

Pursuant to the warning recorded on the preceding pages, the Annual Town Meeting was called to order byModerator, Carroll F. Ketchum at 10:25 AM with 212 checking in. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

District Representative, Sandra Haas was asked to say a few words about what was happening inMontpelier.

Art. 1 Carroll F. Ketchum was elected Moderator for the year ensuing. Vv unArt. 2 Jean Burnham was elected Town Clerk for the year ensuing. Vv unArt. 3 Auditors report was accepted as printed. Vv unArt. 4 Jean Burnham was elected Town Treasurer for the Year ensuing. Vv unArt. 5 Elected Joseph DeFreitas as Selectman for a 3 year term replacing Eric Benson who declined to

run for another term. Clerk was instructed to cast one ballot.

Eric wanted to thank everyone for all their support over the years and said it had been a privilege to workwith all the boards.

Neal Fox, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen thanked Eric for all his hard work and said he will be missed.

Art. 6 Louise Ferris-Burt was re-elected to a 3 year term as Lister.Art. 7 Jason Ballou was elected Lister to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term ending in 2009.Art. 8 Michelle Washburn was elected Auditor for a 3 year term.Art. 9 Joseph Andriano was elected Auditor to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term ending in 2010.

Clerk was instructed to cast one ballot.

Art. 10 Misnumbered number 10.Art. 11 Elected Kent Batcheller as Grand Juror for the year ensuing.Art. 12 Elected Debra Leahy as Agent to prosecute and defend suits in which the Town is interested for the

ensuing year. Vv un

Art. 13 Carroll F. Ketchum was elected as Trustee of Public Funds for a 3 year term.Art. 14 Voted $872,498 to defray Highway and General expenses for the 12 month interval commencing

July 1, 2008. Motion made by Bob Dean and seconded by Norman Case. Paper ballot requested.Total votes cast: 171 YES – 117 NO- 48 BLANK - 6

Art. 15 Voted to appropriate the sum of $13,595 for the support of the Human Service Agencies.Art. 16 Voted to appropriate the sum of $800 to support the work of the Vt. Assoc. for the Blind and Visually

Impaired.

Art. 17 Voted NOT to appropriate the sum of $1000 to support the work of Quin-Town Center for SeniorCitizens. Too close to call by a voice vote, so a paper ballot was used:YES 67 NO 76 BLANK 4

Art. 18 Voted to appropriate the sum of $25,000 as a supplement to the Town Hall Rehabilitation Fund.Motion made by Bill Floyd and seconded by Davis Dimock.Total Votes Cast were: 164 YES 113 NO 49 BLANK 2

Art. 19 Voted to appropriate $105,470.63 to continue service provided by the White River Valley Ambulance,Inc. Total votes cast were: 137 YES 118 NO 19

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SUMMARY OF TOWN MEETING (Continued)Art. 20 Voted to appropriate the sum of $37,231.40, less applicable grants received as financial aid, to

upgrade the communications system of the Fire Department to highband frequency VV unan.

Art. 21 Voted to collect Town and School taxes in four equal installments being due on Aug. 15, Nov. 14,Feb. 14 and May 15.

Art. 22 Voted to approve increasing the exemption for veterans with a 50% or more disability or unmarriedwidows of above from $20,000 to $40,000 of the appraised value to take effect with the FY 09taxable year, as provided for in VSA Title 32 Sect. 3802(II), to remain in effect for future taxableyears until amended or repealed.

Art. 23 Voted to enter into an Interlocal Contract with other municipalities, under Title 24 of VSA Sect. 4901,for the purpose of establishing a universal, open-access, financially self-sustaining broadbandcommunicationssystem to provide communications services, including high-speed internet, telephoneand cable television, to the residents, businesses and institutions of these towns.

Art. 24 No other business.

Meeting adjourned at 1:05 pm.Respectfully submitted,Jean Burnham, Town Clerk

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WARNINGTOWN OF BETHEL - SPECIAL MEETING

MARCH 5, 2009The legal voters of the Town of Bethel, Vermont, are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Whitcomb

High School in the Town of Bethel, on Thursday, March 5, 2009 between the hours of ten (10) o’clock in theforenoon (a.m.), at which time the polls will be open, and seven (7) o’clock in the afternoon (p.m.), at which timethe polls will close, to vote by Australian ballot upon the following Article of business:

ARTICLE 1Shall general obligation bonds of the Town of Bethel in an amount not to exceed Three Hundred Seventy

Five Thousand Dollars ($375,000.00) be issued for the purpose of making certain public improvements, viz:replacement of water system mains on River Street (Vermont State Route 107) and areas adjacent to the so-called River Street Bridge to include a new sleeved main beneath the railroad tracks connecting the new watermain to the water system along Main Street in the Town of Bethel, said improvements estimated to cost ThreeHundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($375,000.00).

The legal voters of the Town of Bethel are further notified that voter qualification, registration andabsentee voting relative to said Special Meeting shall be as provided in Chapters 43, 51, and 55 of Title 17,Vermont Statutes Annotated.

The legal voters of the Town of Bethel are further notified that an informational meeting willbe held at Whitcomb High School in the Town of Bethel on March 3, 2009 at the conclusion of theAnnual Town Meeting to discuss the proposed improvements and the financing thereof.

Adopted and approved at a regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Bethel dulycalled, noticed, and held on January 26, 2009. Received for record and recorded in the records of the Town ofBethel on January 27, 2009.

APPOINTED OFFICIALS

Marjorie Turner .............................. Assistant Town ClerkMarjorie Turner .............................. Assistant Town TreasurerJim Bennett .................................... First ConstableJim Mason ..................................... Second Constable(vacant at press time) ...................... Health OfficerDelbert Cloud ................................ Town Manager, Tax Collector,

Road Commissioner, WaterSuperintendent and ZoningAdministrator

BETHEL PLANNING COMMISSION:Peter Dohrn Term Expires 2009Davis Dimock (Chair) Term Expires 2009Craig Wortman Term Expires 2010Cecil Washburn Term Expires 2010Joanne Kent Term Expires 2011Carla Hodgdon Term Expires 2011Eric Richardson Term Expires 2011

BETHEL DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD:Bob Leister Term Expires 2009Ruth Clough (Chair) Term Expires 2009Beverly Washburn Term Expires 2010Kent Batcheller Term Expires 2010Eric Benson Term Expires 2010Paul Vallee Term Expires 2011Penny Griffin Term Expires 2011Greg Hughes (Alternate)James Giberti (Alternate)

RECREATION COMMITTEE:Newall Wood Maureen Judge Jean CayerSherri Stratton Kammi Johnston

HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE:Scott Putney Louise Ferris-Burt Geneva GaikoBeverly Washburn Suzanne Burgos, RN Carol De Freitas

BETHEL/ROYALTON SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE:Shirley Young

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE:Eric Benson

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APPOINTED OFFICIALS(CONTINUED)

TWO RIVERS OTTAUQUECHE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE:Slavko Stanchak Olena Stanchak (alternate)

STAGECOACH ADVISORY COMMITTEE: David Aiken

WHITE RIVER VALLEY AMBULANCE: Neal Fox

SO. ROYALTON SENIOR CENTER: Carroll Ketchum

COUNCIL ON THE ARTS:Tom Burgos Kristen Judkins John DuddieShelie Richardson Todd Tattershall Kellie Burke

REVOLVING LOAN COMMITTEE:Ellen Nobile Kent Batcheller Carroll KetchumBeverly Washburn

PARKS & PUBLIC PLACES COMMITTEE:Heidi Nikolaidis Ellen Nobile Robert GaikoBert Dean Ola O’Dell

PARKS & PUBLIC PLACES SUB-COMMITTEE-URBAN FORESTRY:Greg Hughes Eric Benson David AikenMary Floyd

TOWN HALL FINANCIAL PLANNING COMMITEESteering Committee: Neal Fox Amy Bergamo Paul Feeney

Mary Floyd Chris Hemond

Financial Committee: Amy Bergamo Sheila Jacobs Eric Benson

Public Relations: Sandy Levesque Janet Burnham Chris Masters

Building Committee: Paul Feeney Chris Hemond Winslow Ayer

CLASS 4 ROADS COMMITTEETim Mills John Dutton Richard AdamsDerrick Wright John Coons Jeff Bedell

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ELECTED OFFICIALSTOWN OFFICERS:

Carroll F. Ketchum ModeratorJean Burnham Town ClerkJean Burnham Town TreasurerDebra Leahy Town AgentKent Batcheller Grand Juror

SELECTMEN:William Richards Term Expires 2009Neal Fox (Chair) Term Expires 2010Joseph De Freitas Term Expires 2011

LISTERS:Jason Ballou Term Expires 2009Margaret Burstein Term Expires 2010Louise Ferris-Burt Term Expires 2011

TOWN AUDITORS:Audrey Turk Term Expires 2009Joseph Andriano Term Expires 2010Michelle Washburn Term Expires 2011

TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC FUNDS:Donald Hyde Term Expires 2009Eric Benson Term Expires 2010Carroll Ketchum Term Expires 2011

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (Elected November 4, 2008):Chris Costanzo David Eddy, Jr. Ola O’DellEric Benson Carroll Ketchum Cathy DayScott Putney

STATEMENT OF THE AUDITORS

In accordance with Section 1681 of Title 24, V.S.A. we have verified the existence of the stated cashbalance, inspected the accounts and records of the Town Officers and Trustees. To the best of our knowl-edge the financial statements and reports of receipts and disbursements show the financial position of theTown as of June 30, 2008.

Auditors: Audrey Turk, Michelle Washburn, and Joseph Andriano

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Selectboard’s ReportJuly 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008

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I. INTRODUCTION

June 30, 2008 marked the conclusion of the second (July 1 – June 30) fiscal year for the Town. This fiscal cycle hasshown itself to be preferable to a calendar year financial cycle as it does correlate better with State of Vermontfinancial aid. The Town’s budgets and programs are effected by State and federal budget factors, most particularly inthe areas of education and transportation.

This report is thus structured to provide pertinent information about projects and events in various categories ofbusiness during the July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 interval. Additional information is presented within the Committeereports elsewhere in this Annual Report. We are indebted to the many volunteers who have served on the committeesof the Town, or who have served as a Town Officer in the several appointed and elected positions. We sincerely thankeveryone who has helped provide for the civic needs of our community.

The Board holds its meetings twice monthly at the Town Office building on South Main Street, and welcomes publicattendance and participation. Generally the meetings begin at 6:00 PM on the second and fourth Mondays, although re-scheduling occasionally must be done to provide for conflicts. If a matter requires formal scheduling on the agenda, thiscan be accomplished by contacting the Town Manager’s Office, the telephone number being 234-9340, e-mail:[email protected]. We thank you for your perusal of this Report and encourage your attendance at TownMeeting in March.

II. MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Another milestone was attained in the downtown improvement effort by a significant rehabilitation project at the TownHall. Bids were received on July 18, 2007 for replacement of the deteriorating metal roof; the project also includedsubstantial work within the roof structural system to meet current building code requirements. With the exception ofminor sitework done in the spring, the project was completed by Summit Construction of Berlin, Vermont in January2008 at a total project cost of $163,064.54. The architect for this project was Laz Scangas of Arnold & ScangasArchitects, of Colchester, Vermont.

Due to the diligence of the volunteer Town Hall Finance Committee, chaired by Amy Bergamo, the Town wasinformed in January 2008 that a grant in the amount of $301,000.00 would be available to help continue the Town Hallrehabilitation project. The grant was secured by Senator Patrick Leahy through the “Save America’s TreasuresProgram” of the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service.

At the Town Office building on South Main Street, work continued to completion on an “accessibility” project, wherebyall Town Office stations, meeting rooms, and bathroom now meet all accessibility requirements and recommendations.Portions of the work were done in the prior fiscal year; the total cost of the project over the two fiscal years was$67,369.48. Financial assistance was obtained through a $32,027.00 grant from the Vermont Agency of Commerceand Community Development.

Through the Town’s Class 4 Road Committee’s research, 16 class 4 roadways were found to meet the legal standardsto be added to the Town’s Highway Map. This official map is updated annually by the Vermont Agency of Transportation,and may be examined during office hours at the Town Office. It is the Committee’s objective to have all additionalroadways submitted for mapping by February of 2009.

The Board attended several meetings during FY08 pertaining to the creation of a communication system which wouldbe jointly owned by a number of Central Vermont Towns. The system, called ECFiber, would provide television,telephone, and high speed internet services via fiber optic cable. On May 5, 2008 the Selectboard formally voted to jointhe consortium. The development of the system now hinges upon procurement of financing, the total cost of the build-out being projected at a value not to exceed $106,000,000.00.

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The Town’s bylaws (Zoning and Subdivision) were amended on August 27, 2007. The following subject areas wereamended, to implement the Town Plan and comply with both State and federal regulatory requirements: Duties ofAdministrative Officer, Procedures of the Development Review Board, Appeals, Planned Unit Developments, Definitions,Procedure for Amendment or Repeal, and Flood Hazard Regulations.

Two revolving loan funds are held by the Town to support business endeavors, and to assist in maintaining the usabilityof property when problems of an emergency nature occur. These are accessible to both homeowners and businesses,depending on the need. Fund balances for both are set forth within this report under the headings of “HomeownersRevolving Loan Fund” and “Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund.” Applications are available through theTown Office, and are reviewed by an appointed citizens committee. Both of these revolving loan funds were originallycapitalized by grants received from the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development.

III. HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES

A major transition occurred in the Town Crew with the retirement of Foreman Gary Slack after 44 years of service.Although Gary’s retirement was not effective until September 2008, work in FY08 was prioritized around this occurrence,and various duties were reassigned. Robert Hyde was positioned to succeed as the new Foreman. The Boardbelieves the continuity of experience and dedication will be extremely favorable to the Town.

As of June 30, 2008 five “Project Work Sites” remained in need of further work, to restore highways to propercondition after the damage caused by the July 11, 2007 flood event along the westerly side of the Township. Twenty-two “Project Work Sites” were fully restored, with financial assistance from FEMA and the Vermont Agency ofTransportation. Some financial assistance is still anticipated from the Federal Highway Administration, to defray costsassociated with repairs on Camp Brook Road. As of June 30, 2008, the total anticipated cost for all repairs to Towninfrastructure necessitated by that flood event is $826,199.17.

Various other projects continued toward completion in accordance with plans: (1) the Ethelyn Adams Bridge in Lilliesvillewas rehabbed with a new concrete deck installed to replace the wood planking. This work was done in September2008 at a total cost of $41,775.91, $37,598.32 of which was funded by a grant from the Vermont Agency ofTransportation’s “Structures Program;” (2) the Church Street Bridge replacement project was issued a “Certificate ofCompletion” on July 2, 2007. The Town participated in the Vermont Municipal Bond Bank bond sale in July 2008 toprocure permanent financing for its 5% local share, bonds being issued at the value of $350,000.00 which will beamortized over 20 years at 4.168%; (3) two of the scheduled three lifts of pavement were installed on the .79 milewesterly end of Christian Hill Road under the AOT Class 2 Paving Program which provides an 80% share of the costfor this project. The final lift will be installed later in 2008; the total cost of the project is $151,775.89. (4) Design andpermitting work is proceeding for a streetscape improvement project on Church Street and North Main Street. Thiswork is funded by a $168,000.00 grant from the Vermont Agency of Transportation’s “Enhancement” program, andwill include upgrading of curbing, sidewalks, lighting, and storm drainage at a total anticipated cost of $211,000.00.Design and permitting assistance is being provided under contract with Resource Systems Group of White RiverJunction, Vermont.

In April 2008, the Town secured all local and State permits for the opening and operation of a gravel pit at the propertyof Diane Placy and Frank Pratt on Sand Hill Road. It is hoped that this will prove to be an excellent, centrally locatedsource of earth resources for public works projects for several years to come.

Through use of the established “Highway Equipment Trust Fund,” a scheduled truck trade was finalized with theinstallation of a plow frame, side dump body, and hydraulics by Fairfield Equipment of Morrisville, Vermont in December2007 at a cost of $33,940.00. These installations were made on the newly acquired International cab and chasis.

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IV. FIRE DEPARTMENT

Under the command of Fire Chief Robert Dean, and Assistant Chiefs Scott Taylor and David Aldrighetti, the BethelFire Department responded to 67 calls during calendar year 2008. These are more specifically the followingcategories: Mutual Aid (3), Chimney Fires (7), Motor Vehicle Fires (5), Motor Vehicle Accidents (26), Fire AlarmActivation (5), CO2 Detector Activation (3), WRVA Assist (6), Structure Fires (4), Wild Land Fires (1), Power LineDown (2), False Alarms (1), Public Assistance (4).

With financial assistance from the Vermont Department of Public Safety, and the Federal Emergency ManagementAgency, who respectively provided grants of $13,341.00 and $7,371.00 a much needed technological upgrade of theDepartment’s communication system was done. The work itself was performed by Wells Communication of Plattsburgh,New York. Town funds appropriated by the voters at the March 2008 Annual Meeting supplemented the grant fundsto pay the total project cost of $38,221.09. The resulting capability of now being able to communicate with otherDepartments and State of Vermont entities is an extremely worthwhile emergency response/preparedness measure.

In May 2008, a “dry hydrant” was installed in Lake Ansel to provide better access to water for fire-fighting purposesin the Christian Hill area. The $2,806.35 installation was financially assisted with a $2,500.00 grant from the VermontRural Protection Task Force through the Northern Vermont and George D. Aiken Resource Conservation & DevelopmentCouncil.

V. WATER DEPARTMENT

Between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2008, the two gravel-packed wells were drawn upon to produce 72,656,683 gallonsof water for use by the Department’s customers. No significant leaks were detected during the interval, and operatingcosts were thus not greatly affected by repair costs.

The system’s supply and storage facilities are quite adequate, but much of the distribution system consists of very oldmains. Plans are being developed to upgrade the mains in the immediate vicinity of River Street Bridge; such upgradingwill likely occur in conjunction with the State Agency of Transportation’s replacement of the subject bridge, envisionedto be in 2012.

During the FY08 window, the Town sampled water quality for total coliform on a monthly basis. Samplings were alsotested for lead, copper, and nitrates. Results of all samplings are published in the annual “Consumer ConfidenceReport” published each Spring. Information in general about the system, or copies of the “Report,” can be obtainedfrom the Bethel Town Office (234-9340 or e-mail: [email protected]).

VI. WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT

The Town’s Wastewater Treatment System continues to operate well within the design capacity of 115,000 gallons offlow per day, and thus offers ample opportunity to the Town to provide for growth in use. The present permit or“Certification” was issued by the State of Vermont on September 25, 2007 and is valid until December 31, 2012.

Operations during fiscal 2008 were essentially of the preventative maintenance nature. There were no significantunanticipated problems, and no exceedances of regulatory parameters.

The Board would like to remind everyone that the treatment plant’s biological processes can very easily be damaged.Users should not dispose of chemicals, pesticides, medications, excess grease, or other such materials through eithertheir own septic systems or the Town’s wastewater collection system.

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VII. SOLID WASTE PROGRAM

The Towns of Bethel and Royalton jointly own a 22 acre parcel of land on Waterman Road in Royalton, which has beenimproved to provide facilities for aggregation and shipment of municipal solid waste, recyclables, and a variety ofhazardous waste materials. The site also contains the now-closed landfill which used to serve area Towns from 1970to 1993. By contractual arrangement, other Towns also utilize the waste management program, these Towns being:Barnard, Stockbridge, Pittsfield, Rochester, Hancock, and Granville.

Administration of the program is done by staff of the Town of Bethel, under the direction and oversight of the Betheland Royalton Selectboards. As it collectively provides service to the above referenced eight Towns, the program isformally called the “Alliance Solid Waste Management Program.” Provisions are also made by administration andfacility staff to educate and expand awareness of all matters associated with proper management and disposal of anyform of waste materials or recyclables. The public is invited to call the attendant at the facility with any questions, thenumber being 802-763-2232.

To meet regulatory requirements of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, the program had previouslysubmitted a revised “Solid Waste Implementation Plan” (SWIP) to that department’s Waste Management Division.The revised SWIP would replace the current one prepared in 1992, and would address an array of matters relevant tomanaging waste and reducing the quantity of waste to be disposed of, with emphasis on re-using/recycling to themaximum extent practicable. In May 2008, the Department advised that the SWIP was acceptable and should beadopted formally by the Selectboards of the member Towns as the Plan by which the solid waste program would beadministered. The SWIP has far-reaching implications to households and businesses alike, and program staff willprovide educational material, evaluate various options, and assist everyone in maintaining compliance with regulatoryissues. Copies of the new SWIP are available for review at each Town Office.

During the interval from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, a total of 7,181.92 tons of solid waste were received at thetransfer station “tipping floor,” this material being loaded into trailers for shipment to a lined landfill. Materials receivedfor recycling totaled to 822.31 tons, these materials being directed to various facilities for processing. Various “specialwastes” are regularly collected in addition to the usual recyclables, such as mercury added products, fluorescent bulbs,used motor oil, antifreeze, lead-acid batteries, and electronic apparatus; fees vary depending on the material involvedand the current expenses to the program for handling the materials.

Collection events for “household hazardous wastes” were held in September 2007 and June 2008, to provide a meansfor citizens of the member Towns to safely dispose of materials, particularly those not normally taken at the facility suchas pesticides, various cleaning compounds, acids, bases, contaminated fluids, oil based paint, etc. The event was opento all residents of the member Towns, at no cost for up to 10 gallons of materials. Small quantities of materialsgenerated by businesses are also acceptable at program collection events, but a fee corresponding to program costs isassessed of business participants, and an appointment needs to be made in advance. Since two collection events arenormally held each year, the public is encouraged to inquire of the facility attendant for dates scheduled. At the events,the following quantities of hazardous materials were collected: 149 gallons of used motor oil, 277 gallons of oil basedpaint, 80 fluorescent bulbs, 38 car batteries, and various quantities of contaminated antifreeze, gasoline, and kerosene.A total of 43 households participated in the September 2007 event, and a total of 53 households participated in the June2008 event.

We consider the solid waste program to be very complete in the services provided to the public, and the program staffis well-trained to provide advice or assistance. The facility is open to the public on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays,from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and Saturdays from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Information can be obtained during those hoursat the facility or by calling 763-2232. During other business days, calls may also be directed to the Bethel Town Officeat 234-9340.

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TOWN OF BETHELSTATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS & DISBURSEMENTS

Year ended June 30, 2008Balance in Checking Account July 1, 2007 $ 7,860.70

Add Receipts:Taxes

Current 3,065,347.15Back Taxes 249,978.58Interest 9,347.66Penalty 10,278.68State Owned Land 1,921.00

Water 94,158.17Water Interest 738.55Sewer 126,185.11Sewer Interest 803.48Solid Waste Fees 802,319.04Recyclable Rebates 23,049.79Solid Waste Alliance Surcharge 67,243.00Hazardous Waste 4,354.00Solid Waste Grant 4,283.65Municipal Planning Grant 6,304.00Town Hall Grant 8,589.72Ancient Roads Grant 1,452.00Municipal Education Grant 450.00Public Safety Grant – State of Vermont 13,341.00State of Vermont – High Bridge Grant 4,440.53Rail Road Tax 1,163.30Recreation – Food 9.10Recreation – Fees 5,192.50Town Clerk’s Fees 14,156.45Dog Licenses 943.00Local Licenses 560.00State of Vermont – Highways 140,113.80State of Vermont – Flood Reimbursements 599,130.50State of Vermont – Christian Hill Road 107,741.63State of Vermont – Land Use 73,120.00Interest Earned 6,979.20Trustees of Public Funds 131.60Misc. 8,465.90Reimbursements – Bethel School Dist. 1,626.11RTRA Tax Sale 16,389.01Trans. From Town Hall Restoration Fund 161,284.04Insurance Claim 1,594.14Tax Anticipation Notes 375,775.35Chittenden Bank – Bond Payment 47,887.16Transfer Economic Revolving Loan Account 55,361.38Rambo Tax Sale 7,741.20

Total Receipts $ 6,119,950.48Total Available $ 6,127,811.18Less Total Orders 6,091,768.45

Balance in Checking Accounts June 30, 2008 $ 36,042.73

2006 Dump Truck -- International2004 Dump Truck -- SterlingCase 580 Super M BackhoeInterest in 2008 Dump Truck -- International2004 1 Ton Truck -- Ford F550Police Cruiser1981 Fire Truck -- Chevrolet1973 Fire Truck -- Maxim1976 Tanker -- International1954 Pumper - GeneralInterest in 2001 Eagle-One FreightlinerInterest in 2006 John Deere 772D Grader1973 Road Grader -- Austin Western1999 Caterpillar 928G Loader1999 Kubota B7300 Tractor50% Interest in Solid Waste Prog. InventoryRadiosLow Bed Trailer“V” Plow and Grader Wing (2)Grader Blades

$ 70,000.0020,000.0055,000.0070,000.0012,000.00

500.0012,000.0010,000.005,000.002,000.00

90,000.0097,000.001,500.00

30,000.002,500.00

52,500.004,000.00

500.008,000.001,000.00

15

EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS INVENTORY(Estimated)

As of June 30, 2008

Misc. TiresLoader Snow BucketSand SpreadersFive One-Way PlowsChain Saws (2)WeldersMechanics ToolsShopOffice Equipment and SuppliesSaltLubricantsMotor Vehicle FuelsCulvertsPumpsScreen PlantCulvert Thawer & SteamerMiscellaneous

TOTAL

1,000.001,500.001,000.00

10,000.00500.00

1,200.001,500.002,000.00

25,000.001,000.002,000.00

15,000.00400.00400.00

1,000.003,000.001,000.00

$ 611,000.00

The Town acquired this 2008 International from Clark’s Truck Center of Jericho, Vermont duringthe fall of 2007. Fairfield Equipment of Morrisville, Vermont installed the plow frame, side dumpbody, and hydraulics in December 2007.

The Town’s road crew consists of:Robert Hyde, Road Foreman; Doug Marshall; Bruce Newell; and Morgan Drury.

LOCAL REVENUESDog TaxLocal LicensesTown Clerk FeesRecreation Area FeesRecreation Area Food SalesZoning Application FeesZoning RegulationsOverweight Permit FeesTrustees of Public FundsSubdivision Permit Fees

TOTAL - Local Revenues

MISCELLANEOUS LOCAL REVENUEMiscellaneous Local RevenueReimbursement Tax Sales ExpensesTown Hall Restoration FundOther

TOTAL -Misc. Local Revenue

STATE AND FEDERAL REVENUESHighways-Class IHighways-Class IIHighways-Class IIIState Owned LandsTraffic TicketsChurch Street BridgeAncient Roads GrantConstable GrantChristian Hill ReimbursementHandicap Access Mod GrantMunicipal Education GrantState of VT - Flood 2007Fire Department - VCOMM GrantHigh Bridge Grant

TOTAL -State & Fed. Revenues

MISCELLANEOUSSolid Waste - Admin. ReimbursementSewer - Admin. ReimbursementWater Dept. - Admin. ReimbursementRR Revenue SharingDonations

TOTAL - Miscellaneous

TOWN OF BETHEL BUDGETAnticipated Revenue Summary as of June 30, 2008

16

BudgetFiscal 07-08

BudgetFiscal 08-09

1,300.00325.00

18,000.008,000.00

0.001,000.00

50.00450.0050.0050.00

29,225.00

0.0050.000.00

100.00150.00

9,900.0043,000.0080,000.0

600.00600.00

0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

134,100.00

3,000.006,000.003,000.001,200.00

0.0013,200.00

1,300.00325.00

18,000.009,000.00

0.001,000.00

50.00450.0050.0050.00

30,225.00

100.0050.000.00

100.00250.00

9,900.0045,000.0080,000.00

600.00600.00

0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

136,100.00

4,000.006,000.003,000.001,200.00

0.0014,200.00

ActualFiscal 07-08

943.00560.00

14,156.455,042.50

9.101,050.00

60.00490.00131.6069.00

22,511.65

16,389.010.00

82,309.641,899.88

100,598.53

9,908.5247,816.0182,389.271,921.00

800.5047,887.161,452.00

267.17107,741.6321,381.60

450.00599,130.5013,341.004,440.53

938,926.89

3,000.006,000.003,000.001,163.30

1.0013,164.30

BudgetFiscal 09-10

1,300.00450.00

16,000.006,000.00

0.00800.0050.00

450.00100.0050.00

25,200.00

100.0050.000.00

100.00250.00

9,400.0042,000.0076,000.00

600.00600.00

0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

128,600.00

3,000.006,000.003,000.001,000.00

0.0013,000.00

Anticipated Revenue Summary - Continued

INTEREST EARNINGSChecking AccountSweep Account InterestProceeds of Debt

TOTAL - Interest Earnings

TAXES-PROPERTYCurrent Property TaxesLand-useDelinquent Taxes-priorPenaltyInterestTax Sale ChargesInterest - Tax Sales

TOTAL - Taxes Property

TOTAL REVENUES

CASH BALANCE WITHTREASURER

TOTAL

Amount to be Raised by Taxes

TOTAL

1,500.000.000.00

1,500.00

0.0040,000.00

0.0010,000.0010,000.00

0.000.00

60,000.00

238,175.00

0.00

238,175.00

940,804.00

1,178,979.00

17

BudgetFiscal 07-08

BudgetFiscal 08-09

2,000.000.000.00

2,000.00

0.0040,000.00

0.0010,000.0010,000.00

0.000.00

60,000.00

242,775.00

0.00

242,775.00

872,498.00

1,115,273.00

4,282.060.000.00

4,282.06

3,188,890.7073,120.00

126,779.3510,177.209,276.41

13,546.727.70

3,421,798.08

4,501,281.51

ActualFiscal 07-08

BudgetFiscal 09-10

2,000.000.000.00

2,000.00

0.0060,000.00

0.0010,000.0010,000.00

0.000.00

80,000.00

249,050.00

0.00

249,050.00

913,514.00

1,162,564.00

Reconstruction of a portion ofLilliesville Brook Road

after July 11, 2007 Flood

Photo Courtesy ofDavid Aiken

LaborSocial SecurityMedicareHealth InsuranceWorker’s Compensation

TOTAL - Public Works Personnel

TOWN OWNED EQUIPMENT1973 AW Grader2007 John Deere Grader2008 International TruckInsurance on Building & Equipment2001 International Truck2004 F-550 Truck2006 International TruckKubota B73002004 Sterling Truck928G Caterpillar LoaderCase 980 Super M BackhoeOne Way PlowSanders & SpreadersChain SawWelderCulvert ThawerSteamer/TrailerSand ScreenRakeRepairs-All VehiclesSnow Blower/MowerPressure WasherPermits/Underground TankGarageElectricityTelephoneUniformsOtherGas, Oil & GreaseDieselUnderground Tank

TOTAL- Town Owned Equipment

TOWN OF BETHEL BUDGETAnticipated Expenditure Breakdown

As of June 30, 2008

PUBLIC WORKS PERSONNEL

18

150,000.009,850.002,300.00

53,000.0011,300.00

226,450.00

500.00500.00500.00

8,000.000.00

1,000.001,500.001,000.001,500.003,000.00

15,500.003,000.001,000.00

300.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00

1,000.00100.00100.00100.00

8,000.003,000.00

800.003,600.00

500.003,800.00

32,000.00500.00

91,300.00

BudgetFiscal 07-08

BudgetFiscal 08-09

160,000.0010,450.002,450.00

50,000.009,650.00

232,550.00

500.001,500.00

500.008,000.00

0.001,500.001,500.001,000.002,000.002,500.002,000.003,000.001,000.00

500.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00

2,000.00100.00100.00100.00

10,000.002,500.00

800.005,400.00

500.004,000.00

36,000.00500.00

88,000.00

201,936.3412,960.573,031.23

55,073.728,668.26

281,670.12

0.001,473.61

194.008,593.503,147.596,799.813,150.70

480.042,761.241,925.68

16,391.703,478.501,529.80

127.490.000.000.000.00

31.484,009.00

0.000.000.00

13,399.812,960.101,183.235,524.06

283.195,223.19

73,098.050.00

155,765.77

ActualFiscal 07-08

BudgetFiscal 09-10

165,000.0010,590.002,480.00

62,150.009,000.00

249,220.00

0.002,000.002,000.009,000.00

0.003,000.003,000.001,000.001,500.002,000.002,000.003,500.001,500.00

500.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00

4,000.00100.00100.00100.00

12,000.002,500.001,000.005,800.00

500.005,000.00

46,000.000.00

108,600.00

HIRED SERVICES OREQUIPMENTBackhoeTrucks & OperationsRoadside MowingDozerLabor

TOTAL - Hired Services orEquipment

MATERIALSSaltChlorideGravelCrusher Run GravelSandBridge PlankBridge MaterialCulvertsPatching MaterialToolsSignsSnow FenceSalt BoxesHighway RehabilitationOther

TOTAL - Materials

OTHER PUBLIC WORKSStorm Water Catch BasinsCemeteriesChurch Street BridgeSidewalk ImprovementsParking-Pedestrian SafetyOtherHighway Equipment Trust FundLilliesville High BridgeEthelyn Adams BridgeAOT Enhancement Grant

TOTAL - Other Public Works

2007 Flood

TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS

Anticipated Expenditure Breakdown -- Continued

19

0.001,000.007,000.001,500.00

500.00

10,000.00

24,000.0018,000.001,000.00

15,000.0024,000.00

0.0010,000.005,000.002,000.00

500.001,000.00

100.00100.00

10,000.00100.00

110,800.00

1,000.0015,000.0015,000.002,000.00

500.000.00

72,000.000.000.000.00

105,500.00

0.00

544,050.00

BudgetFiscal 07-08

BudgetFiscal 08-09

0.001,000.007,000.002,000.00

500.00

10,500.00

26,000.0020,000.001,000.00

15,000.0024,000.00

0.001,000.004,000.002,000.00

300.001,000.00

100.00100.00

10,000.00100.00

104,600.00

3,000.0015,000.0036,000.005,000.002,000.00

0.0080,000.00

0.006,000.00

0.00147,000.00

0.00

582,650.00

0.00600.00

0.003,500.00

0.00

4,100.00

39,272.6726,216.8043,475.261,025.50

350.000.00

1,775.006,448.331,793.16

0.00600.81

0.000.00

134,677.043,082.54

258,717.11

0.0013,347.5858,864.19

0.000.00

335.00104,768.30

4,247.0015,000.00

234.62196,796.69

585,837.62

1,482,887.31

ActualFiscal 07-08

BudgetFiscal 09-10

0.001,000.007,000.001,000.00

500.00

9,500.00

30,000.0020,000.001,000.00

15,000.0024,000.00

0.001,000.004,000.002,000.00

300.001,200.00

100.00100.00

10,000.00100.00

108,800.00

3,000.0015,000.0033,087.005,000.002,000.00

0.0088,000.00

0.000.000.00

146,087.00

0.00

622,207.00

SalariesSocial SecurityMedicareWorker’s CompInsurance On EquipmentGeneral PumperInternational TankerMaxim Pumper1981 Chevy Van2001 FreightlinerGas, Oil & LubricantsElectricity-Fire AlarmTelephoneHeatCommunicationsSuppliesSafety & Equipment SuppliesStation UpkeepDebt Service-E. One PumpFire Dept GrantOtherTrainingSafety/Equipment Fund

TOTAL-Fire Department

POLICE DEPARTMENTLaborSocial SecurityMedicareWorker’s CompensationInsurance on EquipmentProfessional LiabilityCruiserMileageOther

TOTAL-Police Department

RECREATION DEPARTMENTStaff and LaborSocial SecurityMedicareWorker’s CompensationInsurance on Building/EquipMowingElectricity


FIRE DEPARTMENT

20

10,000.00550.00125.00800.00

4,300.00500.00500.00

5,500.00500.00500.00

1,800.001,200.004,600.004,000.001,200.002,000.00

0.001,200.00

21,700.000.00

100.00500.00

0.0061,575.00

8,000.00500.00120.00500.00

1,200.002,000.001,000.00

200.00100.00

13,620.00

21,000.00920.00215.00

1,100.00450.00400.00

2,300.00

BudgetFiscal 07-08

BudgetFiscal 08-09

10,000.00550.00125.00800.00

4,400.00500.00500.00500.00500.00500.00

2,000.001,200.004,600.005,000.00

40,231.403,500.00

0.001,400.00

21,700.000.00

100.00500.00

0.0098,606.40

8,000.00500.00120.00500.00

1,200.002,000.002,000.00

200.00100.00

14,620.00

24,000.001,250.00

300.001,100.00

450.00600.00

2,000.00

11,159.50645.45150.94

1,397.044,538.00

850.4521.60

116.601,308.71

521.322,181.691,371.124,934.954,055.214,791.026,813.13

0.001,256.54

21,632.3413,388.101,329.62

596.000.00

83,059.33

3,131.68194.2245.42

184.50512.00

1,557.50586.88164.92

1,174.737,551.85

25,933.481,345.80

314.68883.94459.50763.53537.08

ActualFiscal 07-08

BudgetFiscal 09-10

11,000.00636.00150.00

1,378.004,800.00

500.00500.00500.00500.00

1,500.002,000.001,300.003,500.005,000.003,000.001,500.002,000.001,400.00

0.000.00

100.00600.00

7,500.0049,364.00

7,000.00434.00100.00410.00

1,200.002,000.001,000.00

200.00100.00

12,444.00

26,000.001,350.00

315.00890.00480.00800.00

1,500.00

RECREATION DEPARTMENT-cont.TelephoneImprovementsRepairs & MaintenanceSuppliesChlorineAmerican Red CrossPlayground EquipmentOther

TOTAL-Recreation Department

PARKS & PUBLIC PLACESLaborSocial SecurityMedicareWorker’s Comp-BandshellWorker’s Comp-GazeboWorker’s Comp-Fort FortitudeWorker’s Comp - Peavine ParkInsurance-BandshellInsurance-GazeboInsurance-Fort FortitudeInsurance - Peavine ParkMowing CommonMowing-Fort FortitudeMowing-Peavine ParkMowing-Parking LotStreet LightsElectricity-CommonElectricity-Peavine ParkElectricity-Parking LotImprovements-Peavine ParkMaintenance-CommonMaintenance-Fort FortitudeMaintenance-Peavine ParkMaintenance-Parking LotStreetscape ProgramOther

TOTAL-Parks & Public Places

MUNICIPAL OFFICESClerical Labor-Town ManagersSalary-Town ClerkSocial SecurityMedicare


21

250.00500.00

4,000.003,600.005,000.00

250.00100.00100.00

40,185.00

1,600.00100.0025.00

100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00400.00300.00450.00250.00

27,000.00700.00200.00100.00100.00200.00100.00100.00100.00

1,000.00100.00

33,625.00

58,000.0025,600.005,200.001,200.00

BudgetFiscal 07-08

BudgetFiscal 08-09

200.00500.00

4,000.003,000.005,000.00

250.00100.00100.00

42,850.00

1,600.00100.0025.00

300.00300.00300.00300.00100.00200.00100.00100.00400.00300.00450.00200.00

28,000.00700.00200.00100.00

0.00200.00100.00100.00100.00

1,000.00100.00

35,375.00

65,000.0027,000.005,700.001,350.00

62.410.00

2,168.452,874.634,748.18

90.000.00

792.9840,974.66

1,677.74103.6724.2365.3065.3065.3265.32

219.62219.62219.62219.62403.14246.48540.6012.05

27,923.13826.72204.25

0.000.00

127.620.000.00

176.821,000.001,091.99

35,498.16

64,685.5026,206.105,808.811,358.75

ActualFiscal 07-08

BudgetFiscal 09-10

200.002,500.003,000.003,000.005,000.00

300.00100.00100.00

45,535.00

1,800.00110.0025.0070.0070.0070.0070.00

220.00220.00220.00220.00400.00300.00550.00100.00

28,000.00850.00200.00100.00

0.00200.00100.00200.00200.00

1,000.00100.00

35,395.00

66,000.0027,500.006,000.001,400.00

Health InsuranceWorker’s CompensationInsurance-BuildingBond InsuranceElectricityTelephoneHeatMaintenance-BuildingMaintenance-CopierMaintenance-ComputerMaintenance-EquipmentPurchase-TypewriterLease-PhotocopierSuppliesSupplies-CopierSupplies-ComputerWater & SewerOtherAccessibility Mod. Grant

TOTAL-Municipal Offices

TOWN HALLInsuranceElectricityHeatBuilding RepairRepair-ClockWater & SewerTown Hall Restoration FundOther

TOTAL-Town Hall

SALARIESSelectmenTreasurerTown ManagerTrustees of Public FundsAuditorsHealth OfficerElectionsBoard of Civil AuthoritySocial SecurityMedicare

TOTAL-Salaries


22

MUNICIPAL OFFICES-cont52,000.00

800.004,000.001,000.001,500.002,000.002,700.003,000.00

500.001,500.00

100.000.000.00

7,000.002,000.001,000.00

600.000.00

1,500.00171,200.00

600.00400.00

3,600.00500.00300.00450.00

25,000.000.00

30,850.00

775.004,120.00

31,000.00500.00105.00600.00100.00100.00

2,100.00500.00

39,900.00

BudgetFiscal 07-08

BudgetFiscal 08-09

55,500.00900.00

3,000.001,000.001,500.002,000.003,000.003,000.00

500.001,500.00

300.000.000.00

8,000.002,000.002,000.00

600.00100.00

2,000.00185,950.00

800.00400.00

3,600.00500.00250.00450.00

25,000.000.00

31,000.00

775.004,250.00

33,500.00500.00105.00600.00100.00100.00

2,750.00650.00

43,330.00

48,349.25772.30

1,381.002,266.001,471.321,318.674,201.672,329.82

0.00291.00

0.00599.00181.65

8,038.89882.97

1,891.52533.16

1,835.4913,492.01

187,894.88

1,757.02865.56

5,934.360.00

215.00448.84

178,886.641,527.25

189,634.67

775.004,000.00

33,911.34250.00

0.00600.00

0.000.00

2,348.92549.13

42,434.39

ActualFiscal 07-08

BudgetFiscal 09-10

61,000.00800.00

1,800.002,000.001,600.002,000.003,000.00

15,000.00500.00

1,000.00300.00

0.001,200.008,000.001,000.002,000.00

600.00100.00

4,000.00206,800.00

2,000.00500.00

3,600.000.00

250.00450.00

0.00100.00

6,900.00

775.004,300.00

34,000.00250.00105.00600.00100.00100.00

2,400.00560.00

43,190.00

LISTERSSalariesSocial SecurityMedicareSuppliesMileageRe-appraisalsOther

TOTAL-Listers

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONSTown MeetingTown ReportsTax BillingPreservation of RecordsBoard of Civil AuthorityCommittee TrainingLegalPlanningAuditing ServicesTrainingAdvertisingOtherMunicipal Planning GrantAncient Roads GrantTax Sale Expenses

TOTAL-Government Operations

APPROPRIATIONSLocal

Bethel LibraryCouncil on the ArtsBethel Historical SocietyVermont League of Cities & TownsTwo Rivers Regional Plan. Comm.Green Mountain Econ. Develop.Green Up DayResource Conservation & Develop.White River Partnership

Total Local

Human ServicesSo. Royalton Senior CenterVisiting Nurse Assoc. & HospiceClara Martin Center


23

18,000.001,120.00

260.001,200.00

600.000.00

100.0021,280.00

200.003,000.001,000.001,500.00

100.00200.00

5,000.00100.00

3,000.00500.00500.00100.00

0.000.000.00

15,200.00

500.00500.00500.00

2,084.002,175.00

990.00100.00100.00500.00

7,449.00

1,900.005,150.001,500.00

BudgetFiscal 07-08

BudgetFiscal 08-09

18,000.001,120.00

260.001,200.00

600.000.00

100.0021,280.00

100.003,000.001,000.001,500.00

100.00200.00

5,000.00100.00

4,000.001,000.00

500.00100.00

0.000.000.00

16,600.00

500.00500.00500.00

2,119.002,175.00

990.00100.00100.00500.00

7,484.00

2,000.005,510.001,635.00

10,819.55670.78156.87368.79498.59415.00462.48

13,392.06

35.422,877.06

95.00308.98

0.000.00

20,547.6565.25

1,344.001,746.48

455.5416,246.506,203.761,425.00

247.8339,190.95

500.00500.00500.00

2,084.002,175.00

990.00100.00100.00500.00

7,449.00

1,900.005,150.001,500.00

ActualFiscal 07-08

BudgetFiscal 09-10

14,000.00870.00200.00

1,000.00600.00

0.00100.00

16,770.00

100.003,000.001,000.001,500.00

100.00200.00

10,000.00100.00

14,000.002,000.00

500.00100.00

0.000.000.00

32,600.00

750.00500.00500.00

2,218.002,175.00

975.00100.00100.00500.00

7,818.00

Human Services-contCentral VT Comm. Action CouncilHealth Care & Rehab. ServicesSafelineStagecoachWindsor County PartnersCentral Vermont Council on AgingACORNVT Adult LearningVT Center for Independent LivingBoys & Girls Club of the WRVVT Association for the BlindBethel After School Program

Total Human Services

White River Valley Ambulance

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

DEBT SERVICELong Term Indebtedness SewerInterest on Tax Anticipation NotesCapital Projects

TOTAL-Debt Service

TAXESTown School Tax PaymentCounty TaxesReimbursement of overpayment

TOTAL-Taxes

MISCELLANEOUSManagers ExpenseSolid Waste Management Plan

TOTAL-Miscellaneous

TOTAL EXPENDITURES


APPROPRIATIONS-cont

24

300.00200.00500.00

1,500.00300.00300.00300.00300.00150.00350.00800.00

1,000.0014,550.00

88,018.00

110,017.00

35,983.004,000.00

22,961.0062,944.00

0.0015,500.00

0.0015,500.00

2,500.0016,533.0019,033.00

1,178,979.00

BudgetFiscal 07-08

BudgetFiscal 08-09

300.00200.00500.00

1,500.00300.00400.00300.00300.00150.00500.00800.00

0.0014,395.00

105,470.63

127,349.63

35,038.004,000.00

22,961.0061,999.00

0.0015,900.00

0.0015,900.00

2,500.0017,360.0019,860.00

1,297,370.03

300.00200.00500.00

1,500.00300.00300.00300.00300.00150.00350.00800.00

1,000.0014,550.00

93,708.11

115,707.11

35,983.000.000.00

35,983.00

2,355,747.3615,833.14

306.602,371,887.10

977.2116,533.0017,510.21

4,663,605.68

ActualFiscal 07-08

BudgetFiscal 09-10

7,818.00

34,073.004,000.008,600.00

46,673.00

0.0016,500.00

0.0016,500.00

2,500.0017,868.0020,368.00

1,162,564.00

TOWN OF BETHEL BUDGETAnticipated Expenditure Summary

As of June 30, 2008

Department

TOWN GENERAL FUND ACCOUNTComparative Financial StatementJune 30, 2007 & June 30, 2008

ASSETS:Fixed AssetsCash on hand in checking accountDedicated FundsAccounts Receivable: Capital Projects Loan Delinquent Taxes (includes penalty &interest)TOTAL-Assets

LIABILITIES:Accounts PayableSchool Tax PayableNotes PayableCustomer OverpaymentsTOTAL-Liabilities

NET ASSETS

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Public WorksFire DepartmentPolice DepartmentRecreation DepartmentParks and Public PlacesMunicipal OfficesTown HallSalariesListersGovernment OperationsAppropriationsDebt ServicesTaxesMiscellaneous

TOTAL

544,050.0061,575.0013,620.0040,185.0033,625.00

171,200.0030,850.0039,900.0021,280.0015,200.00

110,017.0062,944.0015,500.0019,033.00

1,178,979.00

Notes:1Real property per valuation by Board of Listers. Equipment/Material per estimate by staff.

BudgetFiscal 07-08

BudgetFiscal 08-09

582,650.0098,606.4014,620.0042,850.0035,375.00

185,950.0031,000.0043,330.0021,280.0016,600.00

127,349.6361,999.0015,900.0019,860.00

1,297,370.03

June 30, 20071$2,231,600.00

7,860.70302,267.53

168,061.9698,643.59

2,808,433.78

0.000.00

1,132,489.132,723.28

1,135,212.41

$1,673,221.37

1,482,887.3183,059.337,551.85

40,974.6635,498.16

187,894.88189,634.6742,434.3913,392.0639,190.95

115,707.1135,983.00

2,371,887.1017,510.21

4,663,605.68

ActualFiscal 07-08

BudgetFiscal 09-10

622,207.0049,364.0012,444.0045,535.0035,395.00

206,800.006,900.00

43,190.0016,770.0032,600.007,818.00

46,673.0016,500.0020,368.00

1,162,564.00

June 30, 20081$2,232,100.00

36,042.73207,950.23

168,061.96155,269.19

2,799,424.11

0.000.00

1,700,676.605,076.92

1,705,753.52

$1,093,670.59

BETHEL WATER DEPARTMENTOperating Statement as of June 30, 2008

Water RentalsOther

TOTAL-Revenues

WATER EXPENDITURESSalariesSocial SecurityMedicareHealth and Accident InsuranceWorker’s CompensationElectricity for PumpsRepairs & Maintenance-PumpsRepairs-HydrantsRepairs-Telemetering SystemMains & Distribution LineToolsSuppliesWater TestingEngineering ChargesReserve FundsInsuranceReimbursement-Town of BethelState of Vermont PermitsLeasesChlorine Contact ChamberDebt Int. - AllocationOtherAdvertisingLoan - MBB

TOTAL-Expenditures

WATER REVENUES

BETHEL WATER DEPARTMENTComparative Financial StatementJune 30, 2007 & June 30, 2008

ASSETSCash on hand in Checking AccountInterest EarnedLandEquipment & InventoryWater SystemAccounts Receivable-Water Rentals

TOTAL-Assets

LIABILITIESNotes PayableChlorine Contact ChamberAccounts PayableCustomer Overpayments

TOTAL-Liabilities

NET ASSETS

26

BudgetFiscal 07-08

BudgetFiscal 08-09

101,000.000.00

101,000.00

15,000.00930.00220.00

4,730.001,400.00

16,000.002,000.002,000.001,000.004,000.00

100.00500.00

1,000.000.00

500.00500.00

3,000.001,400.00

400.004,000.00

0.000.00

100.0042,220.00

101,000.00

113,140.000.00

113,140.00

16,000.00990.00230.00

4,800.001,400.00

16,000.002,000.005,000.003,000.004,000.00

100.00500.00

1,000.003,000.00

500.00500.00

3,000.001,400.00

600.006,300.00

500.000.00

100.0042,220.00

113,140.00

June 30, 2007$ 0.00

0.0029,600.002,500.00

1,312,000.0018,137.84

1,362,237.84

530,305.3029,703.39

0.000.00

560,008.69

$ 802,229.15

ActualFiscal 07-08

94,612.85748.87

95,361.72

18,553.811,148.80

268.713,620.25

465.4020,274.80

0.0061.130.00

2,240.910.007.49

586.000.000.00

451.003,000.001,937.81

888.54938.76

0.001,278.01

0.0021,106.09

76,827.51

BudgetFiscal 09-10

106,000.004,000.00

110,000.00

16,500.001,000.00

240.004,800.001,440.00

18,000.002,000.001,000.00

0.004,000.00

100.00500.00

1,000.004,000.00

500.00500.00

3,000.002,000.00

800.005,800.00

500.000.00

100.0042,220.00

110,000.00

June 30, 20080.000.00

29,600.002,500.00

1,312,000.0027,209.90

1,371,309.90

503,996.7724,635.33

0.000.00

528,632.10

$ 842,677.80

BETHEL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTOperating Statement as of June 30, 2008

FeesOther

TOTAL- Revenues

SEWER EXPENDITURESLabor-OperationsAdministrationSocial SecurityMedicareHealth InsuranceWorker’s CompensationInsuranceElectricityTelephoneMaintenance-BuildingMaintenance-Collection SystemMantenance-EquipmentFlushing Sewer LinesSludge DisposalSuppliesChemicalsReimbursement-Town of BethelLeasesTrainingCertificationReserve FundsOtherDebt ServicesLOC interest allocation

TOTAL-Sewer Expenditures

BETHEL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTComparative Financial StatementJune 30, 2007 & June 30, 2008

ASSETSCash in Checking AccountInterest EarnedReserve FundLandEquipmentSewer SystemAccounts Receivable

TOTAL-Assets

LIABILITIESAccounts PayableCustomer OverpaymentsNotes Payable

TOTAL-Liabilities

NET ASSETS

SEWER REVENUES

27

BudgetFiscal 07-08

BudgetFiscal 08-09

138,000.002,000.00

140,000.00

55,000.004,600.003,700.00

860.0018,740.002,000.001,200.00

18,000.001,400.001,500.005,000.005,000.001,000.006,500.003,500.001,500.003,000.00

400.00500.00

4,000.00500.00100.00

2,000.000.00

140,000.00

151,000.001,600.00

152,600.00

60,000.004,800.004,050.00

950.0019,500.002,000.001,400.00

18,000.001,400.001,500.005,000.00

10,000.001,000.007,000.003,000.001,500.003,000.00

400.001,000.003,500.00

500.00100.00

2,000.001,000.00

152,600.00

June 30, 20070.000.00

11,177.4432,000.0050,000.00

2,100,000.0019,344.63

$ 2,212,522.07

0.000.00

55,000.00$ 55,000.00

$ 2,157,222.07

ActualFiscal 07-08

126,307.66813.99

127,121.65

62,133.814,677.084,135.08

967.1117,851.973,151.701,383.76

21,804.881,081.70

17.010.00

10,840.160.00

3,112.904,627.732,025.406,000.00

669.47357.00

5,341.130.00

3,641.512,320.55

0.00156,139.95

June 30, 20080.000.00

11,525.8632,000.0050,000.00

2,100,000.0030,094.22

$ 2,223,620.08

0.000.00

55,000.00$ 55,000.00

$ 2,168,619.92

BudgetFiscal 09-10

145,860.004,000.00

149,860.00

58,000.004,800.003,900.00

950.0021,850.002,960.001,400.00

18,500.001,100.001,500.005,000.00

10,000.001,000.004,000.003,000.001,500.003,000.00

800.00500.00

3,500.00500.00100.00

2,000.000.00

149,860.00

BETHEL-ROYALTON SOLID WASTE PROGRAMOperating Statement as of June 30, 2008

SOLID WASTE REVENUESSale of Recyclable MaterialsAlliance SurchargeFeesOther

TOTAL-Solid Waste Revenues

SOLID WASTE EXPENDITURESLaborAdministration CostsSocial SecurityMedicareRetirementHealth InsuranceWorker’s CompensationInsuranceElectricityTelephoneHeatUniform RentalBuilding MaintenanceEquipment OperationRepair of ScalesEquipment RentalNew EquipmentLegalSuppliesFranchise TaxTip Fee & HaulingHazardous WasteRecyclingLabor Reimbursement-BethelRecertificationDebt Service - PrincipalCat LoaderJohn Deere ExcavatorInterestDebt-Int AllocationReplacement Reserve AccountOther

TOTAL-Solid Waste Expenditures

Bethel/Royalton Solid Waste Program - Comparative Financial StatementJune 30, 2007 & June 30, 2008

ASSETS:Cash on Hand in Checking AcctReserve FundEquipmentLandFacilityAccounts Receivable

TOTAL- AssetsLIABILITIES:

Notes PayableTOTAL-Liabilities

NET ASSETS

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BudgetFiscal 07-08

BudgetFiscal 08-09

15,000.0070,000.00

805,000.006,000.00

896,000.00

85,000.0018,000.005,850.001,370.00

0.0032,000.006,000.004,000.003,150.001,000.001,400.00

800.001,500.00

12,000.00600.00

0.001,000.001,000.006,000.001,000.00

607,830.0020,000.0060,000.003,000.005,000.00

12,000.000.000.00

5,000.000.00

1,000.00500.00

896,000.00

15,000.0070,000.00

1,007,000.008,000.00

1,100,000.00

85,000.0018,000.005,850.001,300.00

0.0034,000.006,000.004,200.003,200.001,000.001,400.001,000.002,500.00

16,000.00600.00

0.000.00

1,000.004,000.001,000.00

779,000.0020,000.0060,000.003,000.005,000.00

12,000.000.00

26,950.005,500.001,000.001,000.00

500.001,100,000.00

June 30, 20070.00

7,617.4475,000.0040,000.00

784,000.00155,462.61

$ 1,062,080.05

132,000.00132,000.00

$ 930,080.61

ActualFiscal 07-08

23,049.7967,164.80

802,581.228,637.65

901,433.46

81,004.928,834.435,540.401,295.73

0.0031,228.994,377.684,001.243,723.921,000.144,878.09

978.162,000.00

25,283.000.00

11,884.220.000.00

2,828.760.00

681,657.5012,824.8986,199.783,000.005,500.50

12,000.000.00

26,948.815,528.52

0.000.00

5,629.411,028,149.09

BudgetFiscal 09-10

18,000.0076,000.00

972,000.008,000.00

1,074,000.00

85,000.0018,000.005,850.001,300.00

10,000.0042,000.005,000.004,200.003,200.001,000.002,500.001,000.002,500.00

20,000.00500.00

0.000.00

1,000.004,000.001,000.00

710,000.0015,000.0080,000.003,000.005,000.00

12,000.006,000.00

26,950.005,500.001,000.001,000.00

500.001,074,000.00

June 30, 20080.00

7,647.89105,000.00

40,000.00784,000.00111,166.59

$ 1,047,814.48

120,000.00120,000.00

$ 927,814.40

STATEMENT OF TOWN INDEBTEDNESSAs of June 30, 2008

The Town of Bethel participated in the 1999 bond sale of the Vermont Municipal Bond Bank(VMBB), and refinanced the loan by which the wastewater treatment system was originallyconstructed. The note formerly held by USDA Rural Development is now held by VMBB and theprincipal balance at June 30, 2008 was $300,000.00.

Pursuant to a Bond approval vote on March 8, 2005, the Town has drawn interim financing of$328,341.66 from the Chittenden Bank as part of the local share of costs for the replacement of the ChurchStreet Bridge; the Town will participate in the 2008 Municipal Bond Bank sale to procure permanentfinancing for this project.

The Town of Bethel has borrowed from its Revolving Loan Fund to pay for costs associated withoperations over-runs of the wastewater treatment system during the year 2000, and to refund obligationsformerly owed to the Chittenden Bank for Fire Station construction and Camp Brook Road Rehabilitationcosts. The principal balance at June 30, 2008 was $168,061.96.

In year 2001, the Town acquired an “Eagle One” Freightliner pumper fire truck at a total purchaseprice of $145,055.00 to be paid for by a 96 month lease-purchase plan. The principal balance at June 30,2008 was $20,525.95.

In August 2006, the Town acquired a 772D John Deere six wheel drive grader at a total purchaseprice of $235,000 before downpayment and trade. The outstanding principal as of June 30, 2008 is$123,272.00 which will be amortized through the Highway Equipment Fund over seven years at 5.75% perannum. The annual payments will be $24,993.38.

At June 30, 2008, the Town of Bethel held a Line of Credit with Mascoma Saving Bank with aprincipal balance of $376,648.37 which had been opened to pay costs associated with repairs toinfrastructure as a consequence of the July 11, 2007 flood. This obligation will be reduced by financialassistance to be received from FEMA and the Federal Highway Administration.

The Town of Bethel has a line of credit with the Mascoma Savings Bank for operating expenses, theprincipal balance at June 30, 2008 being $140,000.00. (This obligation is to be retired through revenues ofthe Town General Fund, the Water Department, Wastewater Department and Solid Waste Program.)

The Wastewater Treatment system owes $55,000.00 to the Mascoma Savings Bank at June 30,2008. (This Line of Credit will be re-paid from revenues of the wastewater treatment system.)

Capitol Construction costs for improvements to the Town’s water supply system resulted inexpenditure of $663,753.89 of which $24,635.33 is owed to the Mascoma Savings Bank for the chlorineContact Chamber and $503,996.77 is owed to the Vermont EPA for Water System upgrades. (This debt isbeing amortized from revenues of the Water Supply System.)

The Bethel/Royalton Solid Waste Program owed Chittenden Bank at June 30, 2008 the principalamount of $120,000.00 of which $60,000.00 was the Town of Bethel’s debt.(This debt is being amortizedfrom revenues of the Solid Waste Program.)

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ALL TOWN DEPARTMENTS - Comparative Financial StatementAs of June 30, 2008

FIXED ASSETS (Equipment, Inventory, & Property)

LIQUID ASSETS:Cash on hand in checking accounts

INVESTED MONIES:Savings Accounts: Revolving Loan Fund Economic Revolving Loan Funds Bandshell Fund Leaseland Fund Richard Edmunds Memorial Fund Tax Sale Fund Wastewater Treatment Facility Reserve Fund Solid Waste Reserve Fund Act 60 Reappraisal Fund Fire Dept. Building/Equipment Fund Highway Equipment Trust Fund Town Hall Expense Fund Town Hall Restoration Fund Andrew Johnston Playground FundTotal Invested Monies

ADD ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES:Delinquent Taxes (includes penalty/interest)Sewer User ChargesWater RentalsSolid Waste BillingsCapital Projects LoanTotal Accounts Receivables

TOTAL ASSETS

LESS LIABILITIES:Church Street Bridge Interim FinancingBackhoe772D John Deere GraderWater Chlorination Contact ChamberLandfill (Town of Bethel share)Sewer ConstructionWater Bond Construction2002 E-one American Eagle PumperWastewater - Mascoma Savings BankTax Sale FundFlood of July 11, 2007School Taxes PayableTax Anticipatory NoteCustomer OverpaymentsCapital ProjectsMascoma Savings Bank

TOTAL LIABILITIES

NET ASSETS

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$ 6,207,200.00

$ 7,860.70

$ 29,481.44151,856.14

1,075.163,306.05

305.8410,575.7911,177.447,617.44

104.282,091.785,067.493,923.63

92,185.472,294.46

$ 321,062.41

$ 98,643.5919,344.6318,137.84

155,462.61168,061.96

$ 459,650.63

$ 6,995,773.74

$ 0.0013,425.00

140,000.0029,703.3966,000.00

320,000.00530,305.3040,002.1755,000.0010,575.79

0.000.00

385,000.002,723.28

168,061.96140,600.00

$ 1,901,396.89

$ 5,094,376.85

2007 2008$ 6,222,700.00

$ 36,042.73

$ 24,834.64123,096.53

1,162.893,315.26

303.050.00

11,525.867,647.89

11,211.742,700.945,087.753,939.32

29,995.732,302.38

$ 227,123.98

155,269.1930,094.2227,209.90

111,166.59168,061.96

$ 491,801.86

$ 6,941,625.57

$ 328,341.660.00

123,272.0024,635.3360,000.00

300,000.00503,996.77

20,525.9555,000.00

0.00376,648.37

0.00243,826.60

5,076.92168,061.96140,000.00

$ 2,349,385.56

$ 4,592,240.01

TOWN:Appraised Value all Taxable Real EstateGrand List Value (1% of Appraised Value)Tax Rate of $ 0.52 Applied Against Grand List Yields

Total Taxes to be Raised ($ 1,940,302.00 x $0.52)

SCHOOL:Appraised Value all Taxable Real EstateGrand List Value (1% of Appraised Value)Tax Rates: 1.1515 - Non-resident 1.2571 - Resident

Total Taxes to be Raised(Non-resident $ 863,154.00 x 1.1515)(Resident $ 1,078,689.00 x 1.2571)

COMBINED:

Total to be Raised by Taxes

TOTAL TO COLLECT:Collected TaxesDelinquent Taxes

Total

$194,030,200.001,940,302.00

$ 1,008,957.04

$194,184,300.001,941,843.00

$ 993,921.83$ 1,356,019.94$ 2,349,941.77

$ 3,358,898.81

$ 3,252,265.20106,633.61

$ 3,358,898.81

STATEMENT OF TAXES COLLECTED(Does not include Fees & Interest)

July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008

200020012002200320042005

2006-07FY2008

TOTAL

$ 0.000.000.00

598.911,211.322,628.03

52,847.283,252,265.20

$ 3,309,550.74

STATEMENT OF TAXES TO BE RAISEDBASED ON 2008 GRAND LIST

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YEAR TO COLLECTCOLLECTED & PAID

TO TREASURER UNCOLLECTED

$ 190.35196.82218.69

2,735.91201.91205.07

24,839.48106,633.61

$ 135,221.84

$ 190.35196.82218.69

3,334.821,413.232,833.10

77,686.763,358,898.81

$ 3,444,772.58

DELINQUENT TAX PAYERSAs of June 30, 2008

1 Paid in full as of December 31, 2008.2 Partial payment has been made.

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PRIORYEARS FY08 TOTAL

PRIORYEARS FY08 TOTAL

Knudsen, Charmaine 456.30 456.30LaFlamme, Susan2 363.86 3,981.48 4,345.34Merrill, Kelly1 1,492.32 1,492.32Messier, John & Tammy1 1,530.32 1,530.32Miller, Howard & Nancy1 259.52 259.52Miller, Laura2 1,664.98 686.84 2,351.82Mills, Tim & Andra 1,638.90 1,638.90Mills, Timothy & Andra 1,661.46 1,661.46Morse, Shawn Sr. & Carol Cook 1,312.24 1,312.24Oakes, Randy Sr. & Deborah 524.00 524.00Paini, Philip 1,816.95 1,816.95Patch, Thomas & Patricia2 4,708.63 4,708.63Perez, Aaron & Amy1 10.63 10.63Rambo, John & Shirley2 234.25 566.64 800.89Rich, Peter & Crystal 1,792.22 1,792.22Richter, Johan Paul1 2,263.20 2,263.20Rogers, Benham 607.25 6.68 613.93Rogers, Lewis1 2,151.28 4,126.96 6,278.24Rogers, Lewis 2.42 902.60 905.02Rogers, Lewis 220.64 220.64Rogers, Reginald1 121.38 1,324.56 1,445.94Rogers, Steven 318.17 318.17Rousseau, David 1,064.31 1,064.31Schell, Walter & Elena1 1,032.17 1,032.17Sewall, Daniel1 25.23 25.23Shappell, Robert & Mary 215.20 215.20Shepard, Charlene1 474.27 474.27Slack, Chad & Casey 2,096.97 2,342.20 4,439.17Smith, Kristen & James Giberti1 1,007.56 1,007.56Soule, Thomas & Karen1 492.75 2,181.54 2,674.29Stearns, Krystal 1,097.80 1,097.80Tefft, Roberta1 1,050.12 1,050.12Vermont Castings, Inc.1 5,804.70 5,804.70Von Oehsen, John1 0.10 0.10Ward, Bryan & Charlotte1 714.52 1,641.12 2,355.64Wills, James2 1,.007.41 2,299.65 3,307.06Wilson, Dorothy2 1,954.24 3,737.44 5,691.68Winnie, Gregory & David Umba1 305.46 305.46Wolf, Lyle1 5,509.26 9,131.40 14,640.66Young, Charles 150.44 150.44Young, Shirley1 149.18 149.18

TOTALS $28,588.23 $106,633.61 $135,221.84

Adams, David1 1,386.35 1,246.28 2,632.63Allen, David & Kristey 331.60 331.60Antiuk, Michael & Deborah 1,455.00 1,455.00Becker, Stephen & Chaney1 943.25 943.25Bedell, Jeffrey2 3,197.96 3,197.96Bennett, James & Janet 1,765.04 2,559.00 4,324.04Boardman & Boardman, LLC 0.41 0.41Borges Brothers, Inc.1 78.86 78.86Boule, Steven & Mary2 851.46 176.93 1,028.39Boyd, Hazel 28.89 28.89Cadwell, David & Brenda Pringle1 696.12 696.12Cameron, R. Bruce 4.40 5.00 9.40Cameron, Tamlynn2 241.98 790.60 1,032.58Caparis, Karen1 959.88 959.88Carr, Phillips Jr.2 486.90 753.48 1,240.38Chandler, Sylvia .01 721.56 721.57Clough, Ruth2 2,501.02 1,071.86 3,572.88Colt, Debora1 12.08 12.08Corwin, G. Lester II1 222.43 222.43Crosby, David & Kimberly Kraus1 4.81 4.81Darling, Ronald & Heidi2 368.15 795.92 1,164.07Dolan, Ruth Bristol1 999.17 999.17Esty, Wendall 885.44 885.44Fein, Valerie & Lois1 602.99 602.99Ferris, Paul2 630.14 3,921.32 4,551.46Ferris, Paul2 643.55 643.55Floyd, James 3rd & Lisa1 2,205.46 2,205.46Fuglestad, Linda 1,321.08 1,321.08Gaudette, Carol1 678.85 678.85Giberti, James & Kristen Smith2 1,702.32 1,702.32Giovanella, Donald2 437.92 437.92Gover, Arnold & Anne Marie Worth 878.68 878.68Grady, Ella-Mae & Michael1 2,345.04 2,345.04Grantham, R. Jeremy/Wagner Forest 195.54 195.54Harrington, Mark & Angela 1,113.95 1,113.95Hein, William1 445.01 1,123.12 1,568.13Hicks, William 1,494.88 135.36 1,630.24Hill, Scott1 513.41 513.41Horne, Alfred Sr. & Darlene Capron1 11.34 11.34Johnson, Peter1 1,048.46 1,048.46Johnston, Michael & Kathleen1 2,387.52 2,387.52Judge, Patrick & Maureen1 64.05 64.05Kelly, Sean & Jane 2,792.08 2,792.08Ketner, Rhonda1 756.15 756.15Killian, Edgar Jr. & Kathy Hewitt1 0.06 0.06

FIRE DEPARTMENTBUILDING AND/OR EQUIPMENT TRUST FUND

As of June 30, 2008Balance Brought Forward 07/01/07 $ 2,091.78

ADD RECEIPTS:Donations 600.00Interest Earned 9.16

LESS EXPENSES: 0.00BALANCE ON HAND 06/30/08 $ 2,700.94

ACT 60 REAPPRAISAL FUNDAs of June 30, 2008

Balance Brought Forward 07/01/07 $ 104.28ADD RECEIPTS:

Interest Earned 115.74State Payment 11,096.00

LESS EXPENSES: 0.00BALANCE ON HAND 06/30/08 $ 11,211.74

DELINQUENT WATER & SEWER ACCOUNTS120 Days Past Due As of June 30, 2008

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RICHARD EDMUNDS MEMORIAL FUNDAs of June 30, 2008

Balance Brought Forward 07/01/07 $ 305.84ADD RECEIPTS:

Interest Earned 1.21Inactivity Deposit 1.00

LESS EXPENSES:Service Charge 5.00

BALANCE ON HAND 06/30/08 $ 303.05

Allen, David & Kristey 699.16Allen, Walter & Anita 911.90Antiuk, Michael & Deborah 457.31Boule, Steven & Mary 773.68Clough, Ruth 3,945.31Floyd, W. James & Lisa 1,504.48Frank, Cole 1,864.39Fuglestad, Linda 53.52Grady, Michael 175.36Harrington, Alan 55.11Hart, Carol 157.31Henderson, Stephen & Cheryl Ree 145.27Hill Jr., James & Kelly 1,375.16Hossler, Jeffrey & Renee 291.98Johnston, Michael & Kathleen 1,430.24Judge, Patrick & Maureen 53.52Kelly, Sean & Jane 1,080.14Knapp, Gail & Mary 91.73Knudsen, Charmaine 441.57Laflamme, Susan 1,958.30Lewis, Donald & Linda 1.44Merrill, Kelly 596.92

Mills, Katie & Gair White 53.52Mills, Timothy & Andra 1,474.25Mills, Timothy & Andra 543.15Nichols, Ann 1,033.02Oakes, Randy & Deborah 2,690.22Olender, W. Jonathan & Ursula 1,074.43Paini, Phillip 1,266.33Piella, Michael 968.93Rainville, Rodney 53.52Reynolds, Clyde & Ralph 296.30Rogers, Edward & Suzanne 1,087.81Rogers, Lewis 718.05Rogers, Lewis 1,180.08Rogers, Reginald & Linda 445.46Slack, Chad & Casey 1,154.17Snelling, Jason & Jolene 142.78Soule, Karen & Thomas 1,813.90Vermont Housing Finance 145.27Wolf, Lyle 109.16Zisselsberger, Gary & Karin 395.84

TOTAL $ 34,710.52

ANDREW JOHNSTON PLAYGROUND FUNDAs of June 30, 2008

Balance Brought Forward 07/01/07 $ 2,294.46ADD RECEIPTS:

Interest Earned 8.42LESS EXPENSES: 0.00

BALANCE ON HAND 06/30/08 $ 2,302.38

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WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY RESERVE FUNDAs of June 30, 2008



BALANCE ON HAND 06/30/08 $ 11,525.86

TOWN HALL EXPENSE ACCOUNTAs of June 30, 2008



BALANCE ON HAND 06/30/08 $ 3,939.32

TOWN HALL RESTORATION FUNDAs of June 30, 2008


1892 Donations 68,051.80Donations 750.00Appropriation 25,000.00Howell Grant 5,000.00Interest Earned 292.50

LESS EXPENSES:Roof Repairs 161,206.38Office Supplies 77.66

BALANCE ON HAND 06/30/08 $ 29,995.73

SOLID WASTE RESERVE FUNDAs of June 30, 2008



BALANCE ON HAND 06/30/08 $ 7,647.89

ECONOMIC REVOLVING LOAN FUND - CHECKINGAs of June 30, 2008


Loan Payments 16,721.20Transfer from Sweep RA 65,200.00Handicap Accessibility Modification Grant 19,309.28

LESS EXPENSES:Transfer to Sweep RA 34,900.00Handicap Accessibility Modifications 64,126.47Debra Leahy (Fort Fortitude) 2,250.00Check Fee (Order Checks) 25.65

BALANCE ON HAND 06/30/08 $ 50,024.18

ECONOMIC REVOLVING LOAN FUND - SAVINGSAs of June 30, 2008


Transfer from Sweep RA 34,900.00Interest Earned 1,612.03

LESS EXPENSES:Transfer to Sweep RA 65,200.00

BALANCE ON HAND 06/30/08 $ 73,072.35

HOMEOWNERS’ REVOLVING LOAN FUNDAs of June 30, 2008


Loan Payments 936.72Interest Earned 101.48

LESS EXPENSES:New Loans 5,685.00

BALANCE ON HAND 06/30/08 $ 24,834.64

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HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT TRUST FUNDAs of June 30, 2008


Appropriation 72,000.00Loan from General Fund 32,768.30Interest Earned 20.26

LESS EXPENSES:John Deere Credit 24,993.38Clark’s Truck Center 44,784.42Howard Fairfield 33,940.00Rule Signs 115.00R & R Communications 935.50

BALANCE ON HAND 06/30/08 $ 5,087.75

TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC FUNDSTOWN OF BETHEL, VERMONT

July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008

Checkbook balance on hand 07-01-07 $ 1,321.02

ADD RECEIPTS:Income from Investments 10,090.19Redeemed Investments 4,300.00Total Receipts $ 14,390.19

NET INCOME $ 15,711.21

LESS DISBURSEMENTS:Treas., Town of Bethel School District (Whitcomb) 3,151.94Treas., Town of Bethel School District (Clark) 1,270.60Treas., Town of Bethel (Bass Park) 25.48Treas., Town of Bethel (Cox) 42.73Treas., Town of Bethel Cemetery (Fairview) 2,915.09Treas., Town of Bethel Cemetery (Cherry Hill) 1,866.82Treas., Town of Bethel Cemetery (East Bethel) 293.33Treas., Town of Bethel Cemetery (Lympus & Gilead) 88.35Treas., Town of Bethel (Legion Fund) 61.16Treas., Town of Bethel (Cowdrey Fund) 374.69Reinvested Funds 5,452.00Total Disbursements $ 15,542.19

Checkbook Balance on hand as of 06-30-08 $ 169.02

The total of the portfolio as of June 30, 2008 is $284,664.03; this is down $3,822.05 from a year ago. Thetotal return on investments was 3.54% based on year end values.

Breakdown of investments:

Cash Mascoma Savings Bank $ 169.02 0 %Bank Deposits Mascoma Savings Bank 28,556.61 10 %

Northfield Savings Bank 128,489.67 45 %Mutual Funds A.G. Edwards 127,448.73 45 %

Total 284,664.03 100 %

Carroll F. Ketchum, Clerk

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TOWN OF BETHEL CEMETERY FUNDSIn Town Treasurer’s Account

Cash Balance in Checking Account Add Receipts:

Trustee of Public FundsSale of LotsPerpetual CareCorner StonesMisc.Town of Bethel

TOTAL AVAILABLE Less Disbursements

FairviewCherry HillEast BethelLympusGileadCorner StonesPerpetual CareCemetery CommissionerMiscellaneous

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS Cash Balance in Checking Account on June 30TOTAL

2008 DOG LICENSES305 Spayed & Neutered Dogs @ $7.00 each $ 2,135.0099 Males & Females @ $11.00 each 1,089.00

Late Fees 398.00TOTAL $ 3,622.00Less Town Clerk’s Fees 808.00Less State Fees 1,212.00PAID TO THE TOWN OF BETHEL $ 1,602.00

2008 LIQUOR LICENSESFIRST CLASS:

Tozier’s Restaurant $ 100.00The Bethel Depot, Inc. 100.00Creek House Diner 100.00Cockadoodle Pizza Cafe 100.00

SECOND CLASS:Champlain Farms (2) $ 100.00Locust Creek Store 50.00Bethel Central Market, Inc. 50.00

TOTAL $ 600.00Less Town Clerk Fees 40.00

PAID TO THE TOWN OF BETHEL $ 560.00

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2007$ 3,671.64

7,193.560.000.000.000.00

10,236.00$ 21,101.20

6,240.006,756.001,920.00

336.001,680.00

84.00636.00300.00

303.9218,255.922,845.28

$ 21,101.20

2008$ 2,845.28

0.00264.00624.00420.0050.00

13,000.00$ 17,203.28

6,080.006,400.001,900.00

0.001,660.00

100.000.00

300.00 252.0016,692.00 511.28

$ 17,203.28

STATE OF VERMONTDEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008

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01-15-08 Agency of Transportation 20,597.3101-25-08 Agency of Transportation 10.0001-30-08 Agency of Transportation 4,440.5302-04-08 Agency of Transportation 444,796.5003-26-08 FY08 Per Parcel Payment 11,096.0004-15-08 Agency of Transportation 2,477.1304-15-08 Agency of Transportation 11,954.0004-15-08 Agency of Transportation 20,597.3104-22-08 Agency of Transportation 154,334.0004-25-08 Environmental Conservation 4,354.0005-06-08 Civil Fines April 2008 282.5005-08-08 Agency of Transportation 27.6005-08-08 Agency of Transportation 27.6005-20-08 Agency of Transportation 27.6005-20-08 Agency of Transportation 27.6005-20-08 Agency of Transportation 129.9505-20-08 Agency of Transportation 72.4505-20-08 Agency of Transportation 56.3505-20-08 Agency of Transportation 71.3005-23-08 Public Safety 13,341.0005-23-08 Local Fines WRD Qtr 03/08 15.0005-28-08 Railroad Tax 1,163.3006-19-08 Agency of Transportation 18.4006-19-08 Agency of Transportation 43.7006-19-08 Agency of Transportation 20.7006-19-08 Agency of Transportation 42.5506-19-08 Agency of Transportation 42.5506-30-08 Agency of Transportation 32.20

TOTAL: $ 999,387.79

07-11-07 Environmental Conservation 4,283.6507-13-07 Agency of Transportation 2,477.1307-13-07 Agency of Transportation 11,954.0107-13-07 Agency of Transportation 20,597.3407-23-07 Housing & Comm Affairs 6,304.0007-27-07 Public Safety 267.1708-03-07 Lister Education 394.3108-10-07 Civil Fines July 07 77.5008-23-07 Windsor District Court 74.0010-05-07 PILOT 1,921.0010-09-07 Civil Fines September 07 68.5010-15-07 Agency of Transportation 2,477.1310-15-07 Agency of Transportation 11,954.0010-15-07 Agency of Transportation 20,597.3110-15-07 Local Fines July 07 19.0010-18-07 FY08 Current Use 73,120.0010-24-07 Agency of Transportation 305.9010-24-07 Agency of Transportation 139.1511-05-07 Housing & Comm Affairs 27,899.0011-06-07 Agency of Transportation 107,741.6311-06-07 Civil Fines October 2007 251.0012-14-07 Local Fines November 2007 13.0012-18-07 Agency of Transportation 9.8012-19-07 Agency of Transportation 10.0012-28-07 Housing & Comm Affairs 1,452.0001-15-08 Housing & Comm Affairs 450.0001-15-08 Agency of Transportation 2,477.1301-15-08 Agency of Transportation 11,954.00

VITAL STATISTICS 2008

MARRIAGES

BIRTHS

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PLACE OFNAME OF GROOM RESIDENCE NAME OF BRIDE RESIDENCE DATE MARRIAGETyler Winter Young Bethel Lezlee Lyn Rogers South Royalton Jan. 26 RoyaltonWilliam Christopher Fors Bethel Rebecca Fairweather Bethel Feb. 16 RandolphWilliam Commerford Roxbury Crossing, MA Kathryn Anne Fischer Roxbury Crossing, MA July 3 BethelWill T. Miller Bethel Teresa S. Warren Bethel July 4 BethelTimothy John Blondin Bethel Mindy Beaudoin Bethel July 19 ChelseaHiram A. Benson Jr. Bethel Cynthia L. Marcotte Bethel Aug. 8 BethelAlex L. Riesterer Bethel Alicia Marie Munyon Bethel Aug. 23 BethelJeffrey P. Bedell Bethel Lisa Salafia Woods Bethel Aug. 23 BethelCharles Crash Connelly Bethel Michele Fleming Bethel Sept. 20 RoyaltonDaniel George Masterson Bethel Jaime Ellis Coffran Brimley, MI Sept. 27 BethelShawn Lawrence Morgan Bethel Robin Lynn Poulin Bethel Oct. 3 So. RoyaltonPeter John Drury Bethel Kristel Lyn Pratt Bethel Oct. 25 StockbridgeRaymond O. Boule Sr. Bethel Lorraine D. Winter Queensbury, NY Nov. 8 BethelBurleigh R. Griffith Bethel Amber L. Therrien Bethel Dec. 27 Pittsfield

MOTHER’SNAME DATE PLACE FATHER’S NAME MAIDEN NAMEJackson Jeffrey Staff Jan. 24, 2008 Randolph Jeffrey A. Staff Jennifer Lynn TaylorKadince Natalie Miller Feb. 12, 2008 Randolph Michael S. Miller Tabatha A. SheaEmma Elizabeth Morrill Mar. 12, 2008 Randolph Brent J. Morrill Mary E. BritchRowan Oliver Larmie Mar. 15, 2008 Randolph Jeremiah P. Larmie Sarah E. BolesJulia Elise Bowen Mar. 24, 2008 Randolph James E. Bowen Andra L. FullerFinnley Kate Roussel Mar. 27, 2008 Randolph Michael F. Roussel Kristy L. BurrellSadie Katherine Boulbol Apr. 2, 2008 Randolph Gregory John Boulbol Janis K. ChiappettaDani Marie Flint Apr. 25, 2008 Randolph Daniel R. Flint Lisa M. WhitcombLiam Arthur Penta June 3, 2008 Randolph Mark A. Penta Erica M. StansonAndrew Fairweather Fors June 6, 2008 Randolph William C. Fors Rebecca FairweatherIngrid Lucky Medeiros June 9, 2008 Randolph Heinz-John Medeiros Jessica M. PennLucia Mae MacDonald June 24, 2008 Randolph Jason V. MacDonald Meagan L. SmithHaylee Marie Mount-Connolly July 4, 2008 Randolph Michael L. Connolly Amber L. MountMason Kyle Farnham Aug. 12, 2008 Randolph Derek K. Farnham Amber L. ChampanyTesslin Max Ballou Aug. 29, 2008 Randolph Jason M. Ballou Tracy E. MudgettIsaac Conner Kinsley Sept. 20, 2008 Randolph Shane C. Kinsley Elizabeth R. MessimerKayden Curtis Poland Oct. 19, 2008 Randolph Christopher R. LaPlante Emmaline G. PolandPaige Elizabeth Braley Nov. 21, 2008 Randolph Thomas R. Braley Amanda Jean LaPlante

VITAL STATISTICS 2008 - Continued

DEATHS

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NAME AGE DATE OF DEATH PLACE OF DEATH RESIDENCELarry E. Poole 60 Jan. 25, 2008 Bethel Griswold, CTJeffrey S. White 38 Jan. 26, 2008 Randolph Bethel, VTHugh Townley 84 Feb. 1, 2008 Bethel Bethel, VTFrank Charles Taplin 59 Mar. 11, 2008 Fairlee Bethel, VTGeorge Roger Livingston 82 Oct. 2, 2008 White River Jct. Bethel, VTFrank C. Angell 77 Oct. 6, 2008 Bethel Bethel, VTCorolyn Trask 98 Oct. 20, 2008 Randolph Bethel, VTWilliam J. Haley 71 Oct. 28, 2008 Bethel Bethel, VTJames R. Ashley 65 Nov. 10, 2008 Burlington Bethel, VTTerri Lee Pultz 54 Nov. 17, 2008 Bethel Burlington, VTRobert Loren Washburn 85 Nov. 23, 2008 Bethel Crown Point, NY

DEATHS REPORTED FROM OTHER TOWNSNAME AGE DATE OF DEATH PLACE OF DEATH PLACE OF BURIALEverett L. Morse May 31, 1946 Dec. 8, 2007 Lebanon, NH Fairview CemeteryMaxine Pine Mar. 28, 1930 Feb. 2, 2008 Granville, NY Fairview CemeteryDorothy Davis Riford Jan. 1, 2006 Chatham, GA Fairview CemeteryMary Perrin Nov. 3, 1902 Aug. 4, 2008 Randolph, VT East Bethel CemeteryVictor Edward Aldrich Jan. 28, 1924 Aug. 23, 2008 Hartford, VT Fairview CemeteryChristopher O. Flanagan 84 April 13, 2008 Berlin, VT Old Christ Church Cem.Mary E. Flanagan 87 May 21, 2008 Barre, VT Old Christ Church Cem.Darlene A. Hunt Oct. 31, 1938 Mar. 21, 2005 Brattleboro, VT Cherry Hill CemeteryEdith C. Momaney Dec. 25, 1914 July 24, 2008 Brattleboro, VT Cherry Hill CemeteryArden D. Edmunds, Jr. 82 Oct. 2, 2008 Randolph, VT Fairview CemeteryGladys Elizabeth Densmore 89 Oct. 25, 2008 Northfield, VT Fairview CemeteryWinston Shaw, Sr. Aug. 13, 1915 Dec. 5, 2008 Lebanon, NH Gilead Cemetery

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WHITE RIVER VALLEY AMBULANCE, INC.3190 Pleasant Street

Bethel, Vermont 05032Phone: 802-234-6800Fax: 802-234-6529

whiterivervalleyambulance.org

White River Valley Ambulance, a fully staffed, critical care medic level service, offers basic and advance lifesupport in its eight member towns delivering quality pre-hospital care with safety and efficiency. WRVA has setvery realistic, sober and feasible goals to accomplish our purpose of delivering the best pre-hospital care, 365days a year with the least fiscal impact possible. We are accomplishing this task by maintaining strong institutionalnetworks, sound operational practices, and dedication to continued education.

In 2008, WRVA outsourced accounting, insurance billing and began reworking internal operations. Solidpolicies and procedures currently in place are anticipated to provide savings and efficiencies including a highercollection rate on receivables.

Establishing a Capital Fund, we are able to replace equipment in the future with less initial impact on ourmember towns. A portion of our existing equipment is very old and is in need of replacement. Early in the yearwe received a Mass Casualty Incident trailer funded by a grant. This trailer will greatly enhance our respondingto a school bus, train, or other large incident. We of course hope we never need to use it. We took deliveryof a new ambulance in October, our first in many years. This new ambulance is on a strict maintenanceschedule and is on a replacement plan to optimize trade-in value, a further savings for our towns. We haveanother new ambulance built into the new capital fund for 2009.

We have an excellent working relationship with our local Fire Departments, First Responders, Road Crewsand Police Departments. These great citizens have our backs covered whether in motor vehicle extrications,traffic control or hazardous road conditions. We thank you all.

The above initiatives have already resulted in better management, efficient operations, accurate accounting andclear financial statements.

Herb CampbellExecutive Director

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WHITE RIVER VALLEY AMBULANCE BUDGET 2009REVENUES

Base ChargesMileageWaiting TimeOxygenDefib, I.V., CardiacContract Services

Total ServicesNon-CollectableCollections from billings

Non-Services RevenueBilling ServicesMembership FeesEducation Center

Total Non-Services Revenue

Municipal ParticipationBarnardBethelBraintreeBrookfieldGranvillePittsfieldRandolphStockbridge

Total AppropriationsPer Capita

TOTAL REVENUES

EXPENSESPayroll & Benefits

Payroll - Wages & SalariesInsurance - Health, Dental, LifeInsurance - Workers CompUnemployment TaxPayroll TaxesEductional/Training ExpensesMileage ReimbursementPager ServiceUniformsDues & Subscriptions

Total Payroll & Benefits

OperationsVehicles - Repairs, Maint., FuelMedical SuppliesOxygenHeatElectricityJanitorial SuppliesBuilding SuppliesTelephone, Internet, CableRubbish & Snow Removal, Lawn CareEquipment Repairs & Replacement

2008 Budget 2009 Budget403,002.00176,155.00

529.0031,524.0065,062.0019,250.00

695,522.00292,815.00402,707.00

0.0012,840.00

0.0012,840.00

26,725.00110,475.0069,019.0070,693.00

1,841.0023,657.00

281,988.0038,108.00

622,507.0055.80

1,038,054.08

488,552.4269,477.0040,000.00

2,240.0037,374.2610,000.00

1,000.001,400.003,000.00

550.00653,593.68

58,000.0010,500.00

2,500.007,000.006,000.001,200.001,200.006,600.001,000.00

11,552.00

591,826.00102,393.0050,000.00

5,110.0045,275.00

3,000.002,000.001,260.006,000.00

400.00807,264.00

43,500.009,000.003,000.005,500.005,200.001,000.002,000.006,946.00

800.001,000.00

WHITE RIVER VALLEY AMBULANCE 2009 BUDGET - Continued

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Operations - Con’tRadio/Communications/RepairsKitchen, Misc.Service Agreements

Total Operations

Business OfficeFreight & PostageService AgreementsBank Charges / NSF ChecksCollection ExpenseAccountingGifford AccountingLegalEducation Public - ExpenseOffice SuppliesAdvertisingMembership DriveDues & SubscriptionsMiscellaneousIT Tech Support & Expenses

Total Business Office

InsuranceInsurance - PropertyInsurance - EquipmentInsurance - General & LiabilityInsurance - FloodInsurance - UmbrellaInsurance - Vehicle

Total Insurance

Vehicle Capital FundNew Ambulance Loan PrincipalNew Ambulance Loan InterestCapital Fund

Total Vehicle Capital Fund

BuildingMortgage - Building USRDBuilding Repair FundProperty Tax - Bethel

Total Building

Loan - Mascoma Bank

TOTAL EXPENSES

PER CAPITA BREAKDOWNBudget ExpenseBudget Patient Billing IncomeNon-Services RevenueBudget Municipal ContributionMunicipal Total PopulationMunicipal Income/PopulationChange vs. prior year

2008 Budget 2009 Budget7,000.003,000.003,000.00

118,552.00

3,000.002,300.00

500.00500.00

5,020.0050,850.00

500.000.00

4,000.001,500.005,757.00

900.001,000.004,592.00

80,419.00

2,195.001,227.00

12,203.004,586.003,420.006,564.00

30,195.00

21,995.506,566.90

50,000.0078,562.40

21,840.0025,000.008,500.00

55,340.00

21,392.00

1,038,054.08

1,038,054.08402,707.43

12,840.00622,506.65

11,15755.80

4.75 %

2,500.002,500.004,635.00

87,581.00

3,000.003,000.001,000.00

500.008,500.00

0.00500.00

8,000.004,500.00

500.000.00

500.00500.00

2,200.0032,700.00

2,316.001,249.00

12,084.000.000.00

6,480.0022,129.00

0.000.00

75,000.0075,000.00

21,840.008,000.00

10,541.0040,381.00

21,392.00

1,086,447.00

1,086,447.00492,160.49

0.00594,286.51

11,15753.27

19.82 %

Bethel Historical Society Report for 2008The Bethel Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserve, collect and to share the historyand artifacts of our town. We appreciate everyone’s membership and special donations of time and talent,making this all possible. The Bethel Historical Society’s members are people who care about each other, ourheritage, traditions and the community of Bethel. We appreciate your membership!

We have over 200 paid members and welcome anyone who is interested in the history of our town.

Highlights from 2008 include the following events:January: Annual Meeting. Special guest speaker Mike Thurston, co-author of the Vermont Book of Days.March: Scott Putney gave a talk about “Growing up on Main Street Bethel.” We also participated in the Annual

BBA Home and Garden Show.April: Dick Drysdale presented an excellent program about the “History of the Herald.” Carroll Ketchum

spoke to us about the “History of the National White River Bank of Bethel.”May: We sponsored the 2nd Annual Postcard and History Fair. Exhibits featured Vermonters in Major League

Baseball; Sugaring in Vermont; Old Randolph, VT postcards; Main Street Bethel; Bethel Fire Dept.Memorabilia; renovation of the Town Hall. (The Postcard and History Fair will be held again this yearon Saturday, May 23, 2009.)

June: We participated in the VT History Expo at the Tunbridge World’s Fair Grounds. The theme of our exhibitwas Hugh Batcheller’s inventions. The second day of the Expo focused on the Civil War. Our specialexhibit featured Lt. Trask, Great-Great Grandfather of our member Don Brown, who survived the War“Without a Scratch”.

July: Special program featuring the History of East Bethel, presented by Don Brown and Don Hyde at theOctagon Building in East Bethel. We also co-sponsored with the Bethel Council on the Arts, theConstitution Brass Quintet’s Civil War Concert on the Common. (Our Museum was open on someweekends in July and August.)

September: We had a joint walk with the BBA to the Branliere property. We also had a cemetery walk inFairview Cemetery and program by Charlie Marchant.

October: Kent Batcheller gave a presentation about his father’s, Hugh Batcheller, inventions.November: John Dutton, Town historian, gave a talk about the History of Fort Fortitude.

Our last program of the year was our 5th Annual Christmases Past Program.

Looking ahead to 2009, we have many special programs and projects in the works. Why don’t you join us andtake part in preserving Bethel’s history. Please remember that a permanent home for the museum and societyoffices remains on top of the BHS wish list. Consider the BHS in your legacy. We are very grateful to all whohave donated money, items and time to our Society. Don’t forget, your donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE!

Respectfully submitted,Nick Nikolaidis

Officers:President: Nick Nikolaidis Vice President: Janet Hayward BurnhamSecretary: Rose Leonard Treasurer: Kent Batcheller

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All programs on the following page were provided by the Bethel Historical Society.

Class 4 Roads CommitteeThe Committee has been making field visits in various parts of Town to document the past and present usage ofvarious rights-of-way, and obtain GPS documentation of courses. The work has been moving slowly due to theresearch which also has to be done within the Town’s historical records to correlate with the findings “in thefield.”

Two sets of class 4 rights-of-way have been added to the Town’s official Highway Map over years 2007 and2008. It is anticipated that an additional set of rights-of-way will be added as of February 2009. The Committeeexpects its work will be concluding soon after the 2009 additions are made to the official Map.

Development Review Board 2008The Development Review Board is the Town entity which reviews major subdivisions, conditional use permits,variances and site plan approvals. It is the responsibility of the Board to make sure that all applicants adhere tothe requirements of the Bethel Town Plan. In calendar year 2008, the Development Review Board met seventimes and reviewed applications for five variances, five conditional use requests, four site plan reviews, oneplanned unit development, one amendment to a subdivision, and two subdivision applications. While most ofthese are fairly simple processes, they are time consuming. The Board strives to keep the process flowingsmoothly and all applicants are encouraged to schedule an appointment to review the project with the Adminis-trative Officer to ensure all necessary information is submitted. The Board meets on the first and third Tuesdaysof each month by appointment as needed.

Bethel Planning CommissionAnnual Report for 2008

The Planning Commission is responsible for drafting three documents, the Town Plan, the Zoning Ordinance,and the Subdivision Regulations. The Commission gathers information, drafts language, holds hearings andmakes recommendations which reflect state statutes and the current and future conditions in Bethel. The SelectBoard then holds hearings and adopts these documents.

During 2008 the Planning Commission created amendments to the Bethel Zoning Ordinance, held hearings inAugust and then transmitted the amendments on to the Bethel Select Board for final action. These proposedchanges include:

1. Highway Development District: Current ‘Highway Residential’ and ‘Highway Commercial’districts are to be consolidated into one ‘Highway Development District’ to simplify base zoning districts.

2. Mutliple Family Dwellings: Multiple family dwellings are moved from ‘conditional’ to ‘permitted’ use,and where previously ‘excluded’, they are moved to ‘conditional’ use in all base zoning districts toencourage the availability of safe and affordable housing.

3. To clarify language or grammar, general housekeeping changes were made in a number of sections.

These changes conform with, and further the goals and policies contained in, the Bethel Town Plan and arecompatible with the proposed future land uses and densities of the Town Plan.

The Planners invite citizens to take part in our planning process. One of the key state planning goals is “toencourage citizen participation at all levels of the planning process, and to assure that decisions shall be made atthe most local level possible commensurate with their impact…” The Bethel Planning Commission meets thethird Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Town Offices. Meetings are always open to the public.

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Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission2008 Year-End Report

During 2008, the Regional Commission provided technical expertise and resources for our towns as well asadvocated for members’ needs with the State Legislature and with state and federal agencies. The currentbudget difficulties at the state and federal levels require even more consultation and partnership between TRORCand member municipalities. Major accomplishments for the past year included:

Regional and Local Transportation Planning – Two Rivers staff assisted communities with traffic counts,speed limit studies and intersection analyses, project management including procuring design engineers, processingrequisitions for payment, and organizing public meetings for local input. In addition, TRORC Transportation

Green Mountain Economic Development Corporation (GMEDC)The GMEDC exists to foster and develop economic vitality and prosperity consistent with the goals of thecommunities we serve. Each year, communities call on us for help with serious needs such as when majoremployers move, shut down or are acquired by new owners. Sometimes, besides the obvious loss of jobs,buildings become idle and towns lose aesthetic as well as economic vitality. This puts the economic security ofeveryone in doubt.

Utilizing all the resources that the State of Vermont has to offer, GMEDC seeks to address these and otherproblems. Financing programs through organizations such as USDA, HUD, VEDA and the SBA help to amelioratesome of the economic loss felt by hard-hit areas. Training and mentoring programs through the Vermont SmallBusiness Development Center (VtSBDC), Vermont Manufacturer’s Extension Center (VMEC), and WorkforceInvestment Board (WIB) help to bridge the gap between businesses, the trained workforce, and knowledge theyneed to succeed. Further, GMEDC is constantly seeking to improve the welfare of our communities throughefforts to attract new businesses to our area while assisting local start-ups and exisiting businesses in any way wecan.

Governor Douglas, Secretary of Commerce Kevin Dorn, and Commissioner Mike Quinn have made regularvisits in our area promoting economic development and job growth opportunities. The State of Vermont hasprovided significant assistance in all that we have accomplished. Our in-house relationship with the VtSBDC hasbeen helpful along with our professional office location in Hartford.

A deliberate effort to meet with leaders of each of our communities has helped improve awareness of all thatGMEDC and the State of Vermont have to offer to improve economic development. In addition, the East CentralVermont Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) project has allowed us to target and prioritizespecific improvements needed within the towns of our region. By including these projects in the CEDS study weare able to put them in the running for grants by the Economic Development Authority (EDA).

Hartford, Randolph, Bethel, Bradford, Hartland, Chelsea, Woodstock, Stockbridge, Pittsfield, West Fairlee, andThetford are all finding opportunities to utilize the resources we have to offer. More opportunities are emergingevery day as we encourage businesses and municipalities to seek out our services.

Our “fingerprints” are currently on $50 to $60 million worth of projects in our development area. In addition,grants totaling over $1,000,000 have been awarded in the last year. Many more are currently under consideration.Throughout Vermont this has:

· Created or retained 3,016 jobs for the State of Vermont;· Added and retained $101,588,826 in payroll totals to Vermonters;· Contributed $17,473,645 in revenues to Vermont’s General Fund.

Shouldn’t your community be more involved?

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Advisory Committee (TAC) worked with member municipalities on numerous local transportation projects andhelped prioritize projects for the Vermont Legislature.

Local Technical Assistance - TRORC continued to provide advice and support to town officials on a widerange of activities, including grant writing and administration, assistance on town plan revisions, ordinancedevelopment, GIS mapping, transportation planning, and Act 250 development review. The TRORC Regiononce again received the largest share of municipal planning grants statewide. This allowed our towns to conductthe planning necessary to respond to changes in state and federal requirements.

Emergency Planning Activities - The Regional Commission’s emergency management planning program,funded by Vermont Emergency Management, FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security, focused on all-hazards planning associated with natural and man-made disasters. Our staff provided administrative support toLocal Emergency Planning Committee #12 and represented the Region’s interest on state and national committees.

Economic Development Planning and Downtown Revitalization – Under the EPA Brownfields Program,the Regional Commission continued working on assessing the level of contamination on many sites throughoutour Region. Most sites are vacant properties located in our downtowns. Clean-up funding is then sought to putproperties back into productive use. In addition, TRORC maintained the eligibility of our Region for federalEconomic Development funding by developing a regional economic development plan.We value your continued support and look forward to serving you in the coming year. Please contact us if youhave any questions.

Vermont League of Cities and Towns - 2008 OverviewThe Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that is owned by itsmember municipalities and directed by a 13-member Board of Directors. VLCT’s mission is to serve andstrengthen Vermont local government. All 246 Vermont cities and towns are members of VLCT, along with 145other municipal entities, including villages and fire districts. Vermonters use local government services, includinghighways, police, fire, recreation, libraries, sewer, and water, on a daily basis. In large part, volunteer elected andappointed municipal officials lead these local governments.

VLCT provides the following services to its member cities and towns, so that they may provide their citizens withquality services at affordable costs:

· Legal, consulting and education services. In the past year, VLCT responded to over 3,000 inquiries forassistance from municipal officials. Our Municipal Assistance Center (MAC) conducted 12 workshopsand 38 on-site training sessions that atracted over 1,400 people. MAC distributed almost 150 hard copyhandbooks to municipal officials but also made all its handbooks available free of charge on our websiteat our Resource Library. The Library also contains over 500 other electronic documents currentlyaccessible to all. MAC has also retained the services of professionals in municipal finance, administrationand policing to provide consulting advice to towns.

· Advocacy representation before the state and federal governments to ensure that municipalities havethe resources and authority they need to serve their citizens. VLCT is a leader in the eduction financedebate, in land use discussions, and in securing revenues for town highway and bridge maintenanceprograms. Municipalities will be facing significant challenges in the 2009 legislature assuring that statefiscal woes are not shifted to local governments and property taxpayers.

· Purchasing opportunities provide needed services at the lowest cost. Examples include municipal employeehealth insurance and liability coverage for town operations. The VLCT Health Trust represents themost affordable option available to provide health insurance to municipal employees. The value of theVLCT Property and Casualty Intermunicipal Fund (PACIF) to all our members is realized daily asmembers take advantage of loss prevention training and assistance, as well as reasonable insurance

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White River Partnership 2008 Annual ReportThe White River Partnership (WRP) had another highly successful year bringing people together to improve thelong-term health of the White River and its watershed. Here are a few of the WRP’s 2008 accomplishments:

· Through our Trees for Streams Program, the WRP partnered with students from Bethel ElementarySchool to plant over 200 trees along Ayers Brook in Randolph to improve water quality and restore fishand wildlife habitat.

· For 8 years, WRP volunteers have monitored water quality at 4 sites in Bethel, testing for the presenceof E. coli and other signs of potential pollution. We share weekly E. coli results with the public via emailand our website and produce an annual water quality report for Bethel.

· Over the past 3 years, the WRP has worked closely with local communities to develop a community-based, river corridor management plan for Ayers Brook and the Upper White River. The WRPimplemented 2 projects identified in the plans in 2008, which will help reduce erosion and property lossalong the river all the way downstream to Bethel.

· The WRP provides a range of volunteer opportunities for local citizens to get their feet wet and toimprove the health of the White River. In 2008, the WRP provided opportunities for over 400 volunteersto plant trees along the river, to monitor water quality, to survey non-native invasive plants, and to clean-up the river.

The WRP formed in 1996 as a group of local people who shared common concerns and interests in the watershed.Since 1996, the WRP has implemented on-the-ground programs designed to understand the health of the river, toprotect and improve the river and its watershed, to raise awareness about watershed issues, and to promote localwatershed stewardship. In recognition of our good work, the WRP received the 2008 US Forest ServiceEastern Region Honor Award for Protecting Ecosystems Across Boundaries.

rates. These two trusts, with the addition of the VLCT Unemployment Trust, were responsible in 2007for $46 million in municipal tax dollars spent for insurance and risk management services. Last summer,VLCT was instrumental in assuring that towns would be able to obtain road salt for winter highwaymaintenance at an affordable price and adequate quantities.

Individuals interested in finding out more about the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, including its auditedfinancial statements, can visit the VLCT Web site at www.vlct.org.

George D. Aiken Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) CouncilThe George D. Aiken Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council helps towns, groups andorganizations by bringing toether the technical, financial and administrative resources to deal with natural resourceconservation and rural and community development issues. By bringing together help from our extensive networkof resources, we can focus technical and financial resources on your specific needs. We get technical assistanceand some staff through the U.S. Department of Agriculture but private and community sources make up most ofour budget. In 2008 working with our partners, we secured and administered over $125,000 for natural resourceconservation, public safety, and community development projects. Examples of some of our projects includehelping to develop parks and playgrounds, providing electronic benefits Transaction (EBT) card and debit cardreaders at farmers markets and traditional conservation projects like streambank stabilization. Starting in 2009we will be offering whole farm energy audits for farmers interested in reducing their energy costs.

Do you have a project or program that could use some assistance to “make it happen?” Over the years theGeorge D. Aiken RC&D Council has helped many communities and organizations on a variety of projects. Wework on a request basis, so the first step is up to you, giving us a call. For information and free consultation callKenneth Hafner our RC&D Coordinator at (802) 728-9526 or email: [email protected].

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East Central Vermont Community Fiber Network (ECFiber)East Central Vermont Community Fibert Network (ECFiber) is a public entity made up of 22 towns in East-Central Vermont committed to making state-of-the-art high-speed communications services available to allinstitutions, homes and businesses in participating towns. Last March, your town voted to join with other townsto create ECFiber. During the course of the year, your Selectboard completed the final steps to organize ECFiber,including the appointment of representatives to the ECFiber Governing Board. The network will be owned byparticipating towns and will use fiber-optic cable exclusively to each end user, thereby providing extremely fastand reliable Internt, telephone and television service. ValleyNet, a White River Junction-based non-profit, willmanage and operate the system under contract with ECFiber.

Private capital lease financing will be used to build this system. The revenue generated from system users willpay the costs of building, financing and operating the system. No cash outlay from member towns will berequired. (In fact, under Vermont law, towns are not permitted to use tax revenue for such a project.) ECFiberhad expected to complete the lease financing in December 2008. Due to the turmoil in the credit markets at thattime, it was unknown at the date of this report whether ECFiber would be able to complete its financing prior toannual town meeting. The latest status is available at www.ecfiber.net.

Town Hall Restoration Report 2008On November 4, 2008, Election Day, the voters of Bethel approved a 1.3-million dollar bond to renovate theBethel Town Hall. The vote was 632-371. Thanks to the generosity and support of Bethel citizens and Bethelcommunity organizations, as well as a federal grant of $301,000, and several smaller grants including a recentgrant of $15,000 received from the Vermont Division of Historic Preservation in December of 2008, the actualbond will be reduced to approximately $929,000. Laz Scangas of Arnold & Scangas Architects is working onthe project, and expects that biddable specifications will be ready in March of 2009. Construction is expected tobegin sometime in April.

The Bethel Town Hall Committee will continue to look for available funding to help alleviate construction costsand to help provide sustainability for the project into the future. We would like to thank the citizens of Bethel fortheir continuing support.

Bethel Town Hall prior to rehabilitation work. Photo provided courtesy of Victoria Weber.

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A Community Resource Network (ACORN)ACORN is a comprehensive and professional AIDS service organization that has supported hundreds of HIVpositive people and their affected family members. We offer case management, support groups, assistance withtransportation to medical appointments, and emergency financial help for housing, food, clothing and medicalneeds. We also offer comprehensive HIV/HEP C prevention education and testing. ACORN services are freeof charge and available to anyone living in Grafton, Sullivan, Coos Counties in New Hampshire and Windsor andOrange Counties in Vermont. We serve nearly 100 HIV positive people annually with case management andover 5,000 with outreach and education. Phone: 1-800-816-2220 Website: www.acornvtnh.org

Boys & Girls Club of the White River ValleyThe Boys & Girls Club of the White River Valley offers year round programming for children of all ages in thearea. Programs that Bethel families have participated in include: Summer Day Camp, sports clinics, “BalancingAct,” skating, summer swim lessons and the After School Programs. The Boys & Girls Club also offers employmentopportunities and leadership training to teens during the summer. Phone: (802) 728-3332 Website: www.bgcwrv.org

Central Vermont Community Action CouncilSince 1965, the Central Vermont Community Action Council, Inc. (CVCAC) has served low-income residents ofLamoille, Orange, and Washington Counties and nine communities in Windsor, Addison, and Rutland Counties.CVCAC’s programs and services assist families working toward creating better lives and to improve the overallquality of community life. This year, CVCAC served 14,923 individuals in 7,801 central Vermont householdsthrough Head Start/Early Head Start, Community Economic Development programs, Family & Community SupportServices, including emergency food and Crisis Fuel, and home weatherization assistance. Phone: 800-639-1053

Central Vermont Council on AgingCentral Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA) requests town funding to support its Case Management Departmentin assessing clients’ needs, developing and implementing individualized care plans, and connecting them withpublic benefit programs and other community and state reources. In 2007, CVCOA served 70 older residents ofBethel; that number increased to 95 in 2008. Phone: 1-800-642-5119 Website: www.cvcoa.org

Clara Martin CenterClara Martin Center continues to provide community mental health services to the greater Orange County areaout of our many locations: Randolph, Bradford, Wilder, and Chelsea. Services are provided through five majorprograms that are CARF accredited. The major programs are Adult Outpatient Services, Child and FamilyServices, School Services, Emergency and Walk-In Services, Community Support Program, and Alcohol andOther Drug Services. We also offer Psychiatric Services, which span all program areas. It is through thecontinued financial support from our local towns that we are able to support the efforts of local community needsand subsidize care that individuals and families don’t have resources to obtain. Phone: (802) 728-4466

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern VermontHealth Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS) is a comprehensive community mental health provider servingresidents of Windsor and Windham counties. HCRS assists and advocates for individuals, families, and childrenwho are living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. HCRS provides theseservices through outpatient mental health services, alcohol and drug treatment program, community rehabilitationand treatment program, developmental services division, and alternatives and emergency services programs.During FY08, HCRS provided 5,558 hours of services to the residents of the Town of Bethel. The servicesprovided included all of HCRS’s programs resulting in a wide array of supports for the residents of Bethel.Anyone with questions about HCRS services should contact George Karabakakis, Chief Operating Officer, at(802) 886-4500. Website: www.hcrs.org

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Maple Leaf FarmMaple Leaf Farm offers medically supervised detoxification and residential treatment programs to men andwomen seeking recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. Maple Leaf Farm is accredited by the Commission onAccreditation of Rehabilitation Services, is licensed by the State of Vermont, and operates as a non-profit, 501(c)(3)organization. Phone: 800-254-5659 Website: www.mapleleaf.org

Quin-Town Center for Senior CitizensIn the past 35 years, the Quin-Town Center for Senior Citizens has given seniors in the valley a place to go toreceive a nutritious meal and a place to socialize and enjoy entertainment. This past year we have had 15 Bethelresidents participate in our program and expect more next year due to the reorganized Stagecoach schedule.Phone: (802) 767-3763

SafelineSafeline has been dedicated to providing free, confidential services to victims and survivors of domestic andsexual violence and their children for more than 30 years. We serve Orange and Northern Windsor Counties andpartner with a variety of community organizations throughout our catchment area. Safeline offers: 24/7 Hotlineand In-Person Support Services, Crisis/Emergency Advocacy, Medical Advocacy, Safety Planning, Long-TermEconomic Advocacy, Transitional Housing Programming, Legal Advocacy, Legal Representation, Support Groups,Mentoring Programming, Resource and Referral, Outreach and Education. Phone: 800-639-7233Website: www.safelinevt.org

South Royalton Senior Citizen CenterThe South Royalton Area Senior Citizen Center serves the Towns of Bethel, Royalton, Sharon, and Strafford.Many seniors from other towns come regularly to the center for meals and other activities. There are two mealsites: one in So. Strafford at Barrett Hall, serving meals on Wednesday; and one in Royalton at the RoyaltonAcademy Building, serving meals on Tuesday and Thursday. Fundraising goes on every year to help raise moneyfor the services and trips. Some of the fundraisers include: collecting Shaw’s receipts for a refund (new thisyear), Walk-A-Thon, Center raffles, cans in the stores to help with home delivered meals, Thrift Shop, and ourannual Craft Sale on the first Saturday of December at the Royalton Academy. Services offered include homedelivered meals, transportation to meal sites, blood pressure clinics, foot clinics, distribution of USDA commodities,and often a person is available to help seniors with their taxes in April.

StagecoachStagecoach Transportation Services, Inc. provides the following public transportation services to Bethel residents:twice weekly service to the South Royalton Senior Citizen Center; arranging rides daily using volunteer driversfor medical appointments and prescription pick-ups at Gifford Hospital, Gifford Family Services, Dartmouth-Hitchcock, and other regional medical facilities; scheduled route service for shopping and appointments to Randolph,Rochester, South Royalton, West Lebanon, and Rutland; and operation of the “89er” commuter bus services,offering three daily round trips for persons working in the Upper Valley area, utilizing the Main Street municipalparking lot. Over the past year, 38 residents received 1,429 one-way trips. These figures do not include the“89er” service, as the town of residence is not tracked for commuters. Phone: (802) 728-3773Website: www.stagecoach-rides.org

Vermont Adult LearningVermont Adult Learning, a member of the statewide adult education and literacy system called Learning Works,is an educatinoal non-profit which serves individuals age 16 and older who are out of school and in need of basicreading, writing, and math skills, GED preparation, English as a second language, and help with specific goalssuch as getting a driver’s permit or a commerical driver’s license. In addition to adult essential skills education,Vermont Adult Learning offers the Adult Diploma Program, High School Completion Program, basic computerskills instruction, preparation for college, work readiness programming, and GED testing. During fiscal year2008, we served 541 students through our county office. Ten of those students were residents of Bethel.Phone: (802) 885-5502

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Vermont Center for Independent LivingSince 1979, the Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL) has been working with people who have disabilitiesand the deaf to help them gain more control over their lives and access tools and services so they may live moreindependently. VCIL employees conduct public education, outreach and individual and systems advocacy to helppromote the full inclusion of people with disabilities into community life. Preliminary data for FY’08 show thatVCIL responded to over 1,876 requests from individuals, agencies and community groups for information andreferral and program services for individuals living with a disability. VCIL Peer Advocate Counselors (PACs)provided peer counseling to 340 individuals to help increase their independent living skills and assisted 239 householdswith financial and/or technical assistance to make their bathrooms and entrances accessible. We provided 194individuals with assistive technology and we delivered meals to 571 individuals through our Meals On Wheels(MOW) program for individuals with disabilties under the age of 60. Phone: 1-800-639-1522 Website: www.vcil.org

Visiting Nurse Associate (VNA) & Hospice of Vermont and New HampshireThe VNA & Hospice is a compassionate, non-profit healthcare organization committed to providing the highestquality home healthcare and hospice support services to individuals and their families. By keeping Bethel residentsout of emergency rooms and hospitals, and reducing the need for relocation to nursing homes, our care offerssignificant savings in the town’s emergency services and other medical expenses. VNA & Hospice clients are ofall ages and at all stages in life. Services are provided to all in need regardless of ability to pay. VNA & Hospiceprovides the following services: Home Healthcare, Long-term Care, Hospice Services, and Maternal and ChildHealth Services. Additionally, residents made visits to VNA & Hospice community clinics for foot care, bloodpressure screenings, chlesterol testing, and flu shots. Phone: 1-888-300-8853 Website: www.vnahospicevtnh.org

Windsor County PartnersConsistent, sustained interaction with a caring, positive adult role model has been proven to make a significantdifference in the outcomes of a child’s life. Windsor County Partners (WCP) is the only county-wide, community-based program in our region. Our adult volunteers commit to meet with their Junior Partners (ages 8-17) about2 hours a week for a year. All our services are free of charge to volunteers, children and families. Often ouryouth are from homes with limited resources. As finances become strained, many families in our communitiesare experiencing increases in domestic violence and substance abuse. Parents’ ability to provide support andguidance for their children under these circumstances becomes compromised and the need for mentors increasesdramatically. Our main goal is to sustain our work with youth to empower them to make healthier life choices.Our program objectives are three-fold: (1) to recruit more mentors; (2) to provide these mentors with high-qualitytraining opportunities so that they are better equipped to sustain their partnerships; and (3) to provide our youngpartners with opportunities that help them to realize their potential. Phone: 800-491-5101 Website:www.WCPartners.org

ARE YOU IN NEED OF AFFORDABLE ENERGYIMPROVEMENTS OR HOME REPAIRS?

The Southeastern Vermont Rehab Loan Fund provides loans to low and moderate income homeowners inWindham and Windsor counties to make the following repairs and improvements:

• Energy Efficiency and Weatherization (all income levels)• Plumbing and Heating• Electrical• Roofing• Septic Systems• Well and Spring Improvements• Health and Safety Hazards• Other Necessary Repairs

For more information or to see if you are eligible, visit www.windhamhousingtrust.org or call Windham HousingTrust at 802-246-2116 or 802-246-2119.

TOWN INDEXACT 60 REAPPRAISAL FUND ......................................................... 31ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES SUMMARY ................................. 23ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES BREAKDOWN ...................... 16-22ANTICIPATED REVENUES ......................................................... 14-15APPOINTED OFFICIALS ................................................................ 5-6AUDITORS REPORT ........................................................................... 7CEMETERY FUND & DISBURSEMENTS ........................................ 35COMPARATIVE FINANCIAL STATEMENT-TOWN....................... 23DELINQUENT TAXES ...................................................................... 30DELINQUENT WATER & SEWER ACCOUNTS.............................. 31DOG LICENSES ................................................................................ 35ELECTED OFFICIALS ........................................................................ 7EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS INVENTORY............................... 13FINANCIAL STATEMENT-ALL DEPARTMENTS ........................... 28FIRE DEPARTMENT BUILDING/EQUIPMENT FUND ................... 31HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT TRUST FUND .......................................... 33LIQUOR LICENSES .......................................................................... 35SELECTBOARD’S REPORT ........................................................... 8-11SOLID WASTE PROGRAM BETHEL/ROYALTON .......................... 26STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS........ 12STATEMENT OF TAXES TO BE RAISED ........................................ 29STATEMENT OF TOWN INDEBTEDNESS ..................................... 27SUMMARY OF TOWN MEETING .................................................. 3-4SUMMARY REPORTS .................................................................. 42-51TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC FUNDS STATEMENT ............................... 34TOWN HALL RESTORATION FUND .............................................. 32VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE ...................................... 36VITAL STATISTICS ....................................................................... 37-38WARNING............................................................................................ 2WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT .............................................. 25WATER DEPARTMENT ..................................................................... 24WHITE RIVER VALLEY AMBULANCE ...................................... 39-41

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THE RIVER...The Town is well watered. The White River flows across the southeast corner. The thirdbranch of the White River which rises in Roxbury, courses through Braintree and a corner of Randolph intoBethel, flows about four miles within this town and then discharges into the White River. The second branchflows across the eastern corner of the town, through the village of East Bethel and joins the White River inRoyalton.

THE LAND...Area: 28,544 acres Altitude: 753 feet

CURRENT TOWN MAILING LIST...The Town’s current mailing list to all taxpayers: 1,123

DOG LICENSES...Dog licenses are due April 1st. After April 1st an additional fee is charged. Rabiesshots must be kept up to date (every 36 months) and certificate left with Town Clerk.

TAXES DUE...Pending voter approval at Town Meeting, the following schedule is anticipated forcollection dates for all taxes due in 2009-2010: August 14, 2009; November 16, 2009;February 16, 2010; & May 14, 2010.

OFFICIAL NOTICES & WARNINGS...The newspaper in which Bethel publicizes its official warningand notices is the Herald of Randolph. The Valley News is used as an alternative source if needed.

SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION AND RECYCLING CENTER...Located in Royalton about3 miles from the Bethel Town Office, on Waterman Road. The facility is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday,7 AM - 3 PM and Saturday 7 AM - 1 PM.

EMERGENCY NUMBERSReport a Fire: 911

Call for State Police (emergency): 911Call for an Ambulance: 911

ALLIANCE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUSWASTE COLLECTION EVENTS

The Alliance Solid Waste Management Program, serving the towns of Bethel, Royalton, Rochester, Hancock,Granville, Pittsfield, Stockbridge, and Barnard, will hold two Household Hazardous Waste Collection events at theBethel/Royalton recycling facility, the first on June 13, 2009 and the second on October 3, 2009.

Households in the Alliance Towns may bring, for proper disposal, 10 gallons or 10 pounds of hazardouswaste at no cost. The following are acceptable hazardous wastes for disposal: cleaning supplies, pesticides, stains,thinners/strippers, fluorescent lights*, motor oil*, antifreeze*, wet/dry cell batteries, gasoline, oil filters*, autobatteries*, and oil based paints. NOTE: LATEX PAINTS are not considered hazardous waste and cannot beaccepted at this event. Explosives cannot be accepted. Agricultural chemicals require special disposal but can beaccepted by appointment only. Items with a “*” are also accepted for a fee during regular business hours.

Businesses classified as “conditionally exempt generators” will be accepted for disposal by appointment only, andwill be required to pay the hosting contractor on site for disposal services. For any additional information call234-9340 or 763-2232.

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