Selectboard Meeting
August 14, 2000
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Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, John Guttler, Randy Volk, Jeanne Wilson, Al Barber, Chris Morrell, John Buckingham, Will Patten, Jan and Ernie Reit, Faith Ingulsrud, Marge Sharp.
Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m.
The Board met with John Buckingham in regards to his interest in serving on the Planning Commission. Mr. Buckingham has lived in Hinesburg for 8 yrs during which time he started the Hinesburg Business Association. He is interested in volunteering his time to the Town and is particularly interested in the economic development of the Town.
The Board then met with Will Patten in regards to his interest in serving on the Planning Commission. Mr. Patten has been a resident for about 8yrs, he previously served as Zoning Administrator in Shrewsbury. He is concerned with the issue of sprawl and appropriate growth in the village area.
Chris Morrell met with the Board to discuss the space needs of the Police Department. Chris had written up several options listing advantages and disadvantages of each: do nothing / add on the firehouse / add on the Town Hall / purchase Flores house adjacent to the firehouse / use old library building. It was the consensus of the Board to continue the search using the study group of people as Chris recommended with the addition of one more Town resident. The Board also asked to include looking at possible space available for lease. There are funds available if needed for a development plan and needs assesment.
Chris was pleased to inform the Board of Hinesburgs award of Block Grant monies of $11,799. The Board signed a letter of support for the Block Grant Program.
Chris informed the Board that Jon Marcoux will be leaving Hinesburg for a position in Williston creating an opening in the Hinesburg Dept. Chris will keep the Board informed on progress in search for replacement.
Al Barber was present concerning insurance issues with the Fire Dept. The value of the Firehouse building will need to be increased when the addition is completed. Al reports the work on the addition is going well.
The Board stated they would like to have all the Town’s insurance policies bid on for the next budget year.
The Board signed a letter to Chair of the Williston Selectboard with copies to go to all members nd the Town Manager regarding the disolution of Iroquois First Response.
The Reit’s were present to inform the Board that on testing of their well (Strawberry Hill Rd) it was found to be radioactive. Mr. Reit informed his neighbors and two other wells also tested radioactive. They are waiting for results of further testing for radium or uranium.
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Mr. Wright informed the Board that some towns are approaching the State for assistance. He feels the State needs to provide a simple and safe way for disposing of radioactive wast collected.
The Board asked to be kept informed on the situation.
Other Business
Approve Warrants / Randy moved that the Board vote to approve the warrants for bills payable as presented by the Town Clerk, second by John and approved.
Approve Minutes of July 10 Meeting / John moved that the board vote to approve the minutes of the July 10 meeting, second by Jon and approved.
Approve Minutes of July 17 Meeting
of the July 17 meeting, second by Andrea and approved with Jon abstaining.
Driveway Permit Application for Tucker on Pond Road / Andrea moved that the Board vote to
approve the driveway permit application of Daniel Tucker for a road cut on Pond Road, Grand List
Lot Number 17-20-83, 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
Randy and approved.
Use of Geprag's Park for Performance 10/13 & 10/14/00/ Hinesburg Conservation
Commission and Backyard Players Theater Group / Chuck Reiss requests permission on
behalf of these two organizations for use of the Geprag’s Park amphitheater for a theatrical
performance. They plan to use the CVU lot for parking, and shuttle people to Geprags by bus.
Chuck estimates an attendance of 300 people and approximately 40 performers. They would also
like to have a bonfire at the barn following the performance as well as fireworks. Chuck has been
in contact with Brad Wainer regarding the fireworks. I called VLCT to verify that the Town’s
liability insurance would cover this event. David Sichel at VLCT advised that since it is sponsored
by a municipal organization (Conservation Commission) that the Town’s policy would cover.
However, he cautioned to make sure that the fireworks operator is an insured operator.
Randy moved the Board vote to authorize Jeanne Wilson to send letter of the Selectboard’s approval of the Conservation Commission’s fund raiser at Gepragg Park, second by Jon and approved.
VNA Agreement for FY 00/01 /
sign the contract with VNA for FY 00-01, to provide services to residents of Hinesburg for the
amount of $5,410.00 as was approved by voters at Town Meeting in March 2000 .Second by
Andrea and approved.
Humane Society of Chittenden County Agreement for 00/01
vote to authorize it’s chairman to sign the contract with the Humane Society of Chittenden County
for the period 9/1/00 –9/1/01. Second by Randy and approved.
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Agreement with Computer Appraisal Services used by Listers for FY 00/01 /
that the Board vote to authorize it’s chairman to sign the proposed Letter of Agreement with the
State of Vermont Computer Appraisal Services. The cost of the service, which has been
approved by the Board of Listers, remains at $135.00. Second by John and approved.
Discussion of Participation in Vermont Land Trust / Land Conservation Study / The Board
will forward this to the listers.
Approval of Municipal Impact Questionnaire for Washburn/ Lot 14 Commerce Park / Jon
moved that the Board vote to authorize it’s Chairman to sign the Municipal Impact Questionnaire
for Lot 14 of Commerce Park, new location of the old post office building at Grand List Lot Number
20-50-79. Public Works Director Rocky Martin, Police Chief Chris Morrell, Fire Chief Al Barber
have verified that the Town has the capacity to provide road maintenance, police and fire
protection for this site. Second by John and approved.
Discussion of Sewer Allocation Charges / The Board stated that the Town in a good faith effort
to make sewer available to the residents of CVU Road, spent money on engineering fees.
Allocation fees paid by the residents held open allocation for them if the line were to be run down
CVU Road. Jeanne will draft a letter for the Board to review to send to the residents.
Water System/ Cleaning of Underground Tank at Lyman Meadows / Rocky would like to use
some of the funds remaining in the bond to have the underground water tank at Lyman Meadows
cleaned. This is something that was discussed at a meeting with the Lyman Meadow residents
last year. The tank apparently is in need of cleaning. Rocky would like to hire Underwater
Solutions Inc. to clean the tank for a cost of $2,375.00. The Board was in agreement on use of
the funds.
Discussion of Payment for Highway Department Tractor / With the new tractor cost being far
less than originally expected ($44,000 instead of $75,000), the Board agreed to pay for the tractor
outright and not take a loan on it.
Recap of CCMPO Corridor Study Meeting / Faith and Jeanne met with Dave Conger of Dubois
and King and Christine Forde of MPO on 8/11 to review the draft of the MPO Hinesburg Village
Route 116 Corridor Study. Dave presented his recommendations on the alternatives outlined.
The Selectboards comments and the Planning Commission comments will be sent back to Dave
later this week for incorporation into the report. (Please see recommended alternatives)
Zoning Administrator / Administrative Assistant Authority / Please see letter from Jerry and
Holly. Andrea moved that the Board vote to authorize Assistant Zoning Administrator Holly
Russell the authority to sign permits and certificates of occupancy to alleviate the back-log of work
in the Zoning Administrator Office. Second by Jon and approved.
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Appointment of CCRPC Representative / Randy moved the Board vote to appoint Penrose
Jackson as Hinesburg’s Representative to the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
for a term to expire on July 31, 2002, second by Andrea and approved. The Board requested
Penrose be advised of their request to keep the Town Boards informed on activities of the
CCRPC.
September Selectboard Meeting Schedule / the Board will meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays in
September (9/11 and 9/25).
Additions to the Agenda
Driveway Permit Application for Dyer on Lincoln Hill Road
/ - hold for more information.Loader Bid / Michael has received a bid on the old loader. Jon moved that, on the
recommendation of Road Foreman Michael Anthony, the Board vote to accept the bid from Hill-
Martin on the 1972 Allis Chalmers Front End Loader for the amount of $3,300 plus a compactor.
Second by Randy and approved.
Outgoing Correspondence
Notification Letters of Terms Expiring on the Conservation Commission to:
Phil Pouech
Sarah Blythe
Martin Peterson
Letter and certificate of appointment to Carolyn Fenn for appointment as Alternate Representative to the CCRPC
The Board will forward letter from attorney responding to the Donahue pond overflow to the Town Agent to review.
Randy moved the Board vote to adjourn at 9:30 p.m., second by John and approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Spadaccini, secretary