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Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, Randy Volk, Andrea Morgante, John Guttler (at 8:25), Kathleen Ramsay, Rocky Martin, Bruce Cunningham, John Savage, Ted White, Barry Washburn, Malcolm Willard, Ann Frost, Dave and Dana Hirth, Al Barber, Stuart Pierson.

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

John Savage was present to let the Board know he has been waiting for years for the culvert at his residence on Buck Hill Rd East to be fixed. Rocky stated as soon as digging allows the work will be done.

Driveway Permit Application/Post Office/Commerce Street/ Barry Washburn and Malcolm Willard showed site plans to the Board for the project proposed. Randy moved that the Board vote to approve the driveway permit application of Barry Washburn for a road cut on Commerce Street, Grand List Lot Number 20-50-79, subject to the terms and conditions placed on the permit by the Town and all State and Local permits governing the development of this parcel. This approval replaces the Driveway Permit issued by the Board on April 5, 1999. Second by Andrea and approved.

Bruce Cunningham re: Tax Collection Policy - Bruce had written up for the Boards consideration information on the history of delinquent tax collections and comparisons with other cities and towns. The Board will review the information presented.

Randy will chair the hearing as Lynn is stepping aside as chair.

Ann Frost advised the Board that one of her dogs has been destroyed and the other relocated to Stowe. As the issues is now resolved there was no need for a hearing.

Approve Warrants/ Randy moved that the Board approve the warrants for bills payable as presented by the Town Treasurer. Second by Andrea and approved.

Approve Minutes/ Andrea moved that the Board approve its March 20, 2000 meeting minutes.

Second by Jon and approved.

Approve Town Meeting Minutes/ Andrea moved that the Board approve the minutes of the March 6, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Second by Jon and approved.

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The Board discussed the fact that the Road Foreman noted concerns regarding road issues on the questionnaire. Faith came to the meeting to discuss this with the Board and advised the applicant needs to submit a site plan for change of use. The Board noted they want to be sure needed road improvements are made by the developer. Andrea would like a specific plan on what road improvements will be needed. The Board also suggested Mike Anthony attend the PC meeting when this project is discussed.

Jon moved that the Board vote to authorize its Chairman to sign the Municipal Impact Questionnaire for the Sleepy Hollow Ski & Bike Center contingent on Planning Commission approval. Second by Andrea and approved.

Liquor License Renewal/Good Times Café Andrea moved that the Board convene as the Board of Liquor Control, second by Jon and approved.

Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve the renewal application of Two Buffoons, Inc., d/b/a Christo’s Good Times Café, for a first class liquor license with an outside consumption permit. Second by Jon and approved.

Andrea moved that the Board adjourn as the Board of Liquor Control, second by Jon and approved.

Request for use of Town Common for Tour de Cure Rest Stop/Andrea moved that the Board vote to authorize the American Diabetes Association to use the Town Common as a rest stop for the Tour de Cure on Sunday, May 21, 2000. Second by Jon and approved.

Correspondence from Delinquent Tax Collector Jan Bedard re: Tax Sale/Possible Expense to Town - The Board noted that her budget allows for legal fees.

Renewal of Tax Stabilization "Piggy Back" Contracts/As authorized by the voters at the March 7, 2000 Town Election, Randy moved that the Board vote to extend the Town’s Tax Stabilization "Piggy Back" Contracts with: Mark Ames, Baldwin Farms, Wayne & Barbara Bissonette, Marshall Delaire, Paul Eddy and Phyllis Russell. Second by Andrea and approved.

Andrea moved the Board vote to recognize the name change of Stella to Saputo Cheese USA., Inc., and in so doing sign the agreement with terms and conditions and expiration date to remain as referenced in letter of April 3, 2000 to George Znoj. Second by Jon and approved.

Andrea moved the Board vote to sign letter to Saputo to change allocation permit from 120,000gpd to 125,000gpd with restricted levels of discharge and amend minimum fee agreement expiring June 2000, as referenced in letter of April 3,2000 to George Znoj. Second by Jon and approved.

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Request from the Zoning Administrator for permission to hire an Attorney to enforce the zoning by-law - The Board will review on a case by case basis.

Request from the Conservation Commission for the Selectboard to approve expenditure of $5,000 from the Natural Resources/Land Conservation Trust Fund to help the Land Trust purchase the Gillespie property on Lewis Creek Road. Ted White and Andrea gave backround information on this purchase to the Board. Jon moved that the Board vote to approve expenditure of $5,000 from the Natural Resources/Land Conservation Trust Fund to participate in the Hinesburg Land Trust’s proposed purchase of the Gillespie property on Lewis Creek Road. Second by Randy and approved with Andrea abstaining.

Driveway Permit Application/Waitsfield-Fayston Telephone/Gilman Road//Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve the driveway permit application of Waitsfield-Fayston Telephone and Earla Sue McNaull for a road cut on Gilman Road, Grand List Lot Number 12-1-48, subject to the terms and conditions placed on the permit by the Road Foreman and all State and Local permits governing the development of this parcel. Second by John and approved.

Al Barber informed the Board of discussion at a Fire Dept meeting regarding addition to the Fire Station. The Fire Dept has an immediate need for space and will be putting on a 30ft extension to the rear of the building for meeting and training space. The FD will not seek money by a bond vote but will fund raise themselves for this. This is yet to be voted by the Dept members, if it is approved they will present plans to the Planning Comm.

Al stated this does not shut out future building additions to incorporate the Police Dept at the same site.

Andrea moved the Board go into executive session including Rocky and Kathleen for discussion of personnel issues, second by Jon and approved.

Andrea moved the Board come out of executive session and adjourn, second by Jon and approved.

Reminder: Route 116 Transportation Alternatives Meeting 7 p.m., April 24, 2000.

Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary