Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, Jon Trefry, Randy Volk, John Guttler (at 8:25), Rocky Martin, Dawn Francis, Mike Coates, George Palmer, Dawn Taylor, Richard Watts, Mike Anthony, Stuart Pierson.

Dawn Taylor resident of Birchwood Dr. spoke in regards to the ordinance amendment and the new rates. She is a new user on the Town system and is concerned with the huge increase in the Water Dept budget and the 20% current minimum increase and average user increase of 40%. She has concerns of elderly and working poor being able to afford water. She feels charging people who disconnect is wrong and would suggest to raise the price per cubic ft not to raise the minimum charge. She stated she has current problems due to dirt in the water which has clogged her lines.

Rocky responded that some of the figures he had given over the phone were incorrect and explained that budget includes costs for bonding for the project as well as salaries, maintenance and many items.

Lynn reviewed why the upgrade to the system was done and how the Town worked with the State on setting the new fees with the recommended minimum.

Jon discussed looking at the data from meter records after a period of time and see if an adjustment is called for.

George Palmer spoke in regards to his well which has not recovered to the overflow level he had before installation of the new system. He did state he has adequate water to supply the two homes on the well at this time. The Board advised George they will investigate this further.

Randy moved the Board vote to close the public hearing, second by Jon and approved.

Randy moved the resolution.

Resolved, that the Water System Ordinance of the Town of Hinesburg, is hereby

amended by vote of the Selectboard, and shall become effective 60 days after the date of this Resolution, following public posting and publication of the ordinance amendment in conformity with the requirements of Chapter 59 of Title 24, Vermont Statutes Annotated, provided that no petition is filed in accordance with Section 1973 of Title 24, Vermont Statutes Annotated. A complete copy of the amendment to the Ordinance is attached hereto a made a part of this resolution.

Second by Jon and approved.

Dawn was present as a resident of Hinesburg to express her opinion and answer questions for the Board regarding the highway. Mike is a member of the circ highway task force as Williston representative.

Mike explained 42 studies have been done since the highway was planned and none had negative results. The Town of Williston allowed expansion of businesses and growth with the belief that the highway would be completed and alleviate traffic issues. Mike stated Williston would like the support of Hinesburg to have the highway completed.

FEBRUARY 7, 2000 page 2 of 3 Richard Watts stated that as the total budgeted price to complete the highway is in the MPO plan he has concerns that over 1/2 the money from state and federal funding would go to this highway and cause short-falls for towns as Hinesburg. He also stated that he is concerned that if traffic is at capacity now, as Mr. Coates stated, perhaps something else needs to be built.

The Board will consider this issue when all members are present.

Approve Warrants/ John moved that the Board vote to approve the warrants for bills payable as presented by the Town Treasurer. Second by Jon and approved.

Approve Minutes/Meetings of January 17 and 24, 2000/ Jon moved that the Board vote to approve its January 17 meeting minutes as corrected, second by John and approved. Randy moved that the Board vote to approve its January 24, 2000 Meeting Minutes, second by John and approved with John abstaining.

Act 250 Municipal Impact Questionnaire/Daggett/Pond Road/Jon moved that the Board vote to authorize its Chairman to sign the Act 250 Municipal Impact Questionnaire for the Daggett Subdivision on Pond Road. Second by John and approved.

Requests for Heating Fuel Assistance by Health Service Officer /Authorize requests for heating fuel assistance for Dick White and Deborah Kellogg. The account # is 440-6140-74, although we did not budget for heating fuel assistance this year. The Board agreed to put in this account and deficit spend.

Correspondence from the Chittenden Regional Planning Commission re: Five Most Important Community & Regional Needs for 2000-2001/Any suggestions to share with the Planning Commission? (You may want to check with Faith to see if the PC has already responded and/or discuss this with her). The Board briefly discussed water and sewer needs. Will continue discussion at the next meeting.

Acceptance of Federal Emergency Management Agency Grant for Replacement of a Culvert on Texas Hill Road/Jon moved that the Board vote to authorize its Chairman to sign the proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Vermont, accepting a Hazard Mitigation Grant of $10,527 for replacement of a culvert on Texas Hill Road, as outlined in the Town’s September 10, 1998 Grant Application for Federal Emergency Management Funding. The Town’s share of this project is $3,509, and is anticipated in the Highway Department’s current budget. Second by Randy and approved.

Vermont Municipal Employees Retirement System/Defined Contribution Option/John moved that the Board vote to expand our employees’ retirement system to include the new benefit option, the defined contribution plan. The new defined contribution plan option will be available to all eligible employees of the Town. Note to Board Members: Town can contribute as little as 5% of salary for this option, you currently contribute 5.6% of salary for the defined benefit plan).

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If you offer this option, it will be up to employees to individually decide whether to stay with the defined benefit program or change to defined contribution program. If you are not comfortable doing this at this point, you can always opt to make this benefit change next year - this year’s deadline is February 15. Second by Jon and approved.

The Board agreed to meet next on Feb 21st.

Mike and Rocky spoke with the Board regarding problems with the 1 ton Ford truck. The transmission has been replaced numerous times, the truck now has 18,000 mi. Several options were discussed - trade in / lemon law. Mike will look further into the options discussed.

Land Leases to Hinesburg Elementary School/Patriot Lodge and Lyman Park/As authorized at the January 17, 2000 Board Meeting, sign the proposed Ground Leases for the Patriot Lodge Property and Lyman Park for a fifty year term commencing on January 25, 2000, expiring on January 25, 2050. The Board has agreed to these Leases in support of the School’s 1998 Addition and Renovation Project, as the State Department of Education required the School to have additional land holdings as a pre-requisite for State funding of the project.

The Board signed the Ground Leases.

Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the Fire Departments request to hold an awards dinner, Feb 19, 2000 to which people will bring their own alcoholic beverages with the following conditions:

a responsible person over the age of 21 will be designated to be in charge of the event and monitor alcohol use at the event to make sure there is no underage drinking and that

intoxicated persons don’t drive; and

a "don’t drink and drive" poster shall be posted at the entrance to the event naming the

responsible person and offering the services of the responsible person to arrange safe

trips home.

Second by John and approved.

John reported that at the Iroquois First Response meeting there was agreement for the towns to separate by July if not sooner and that Hinesburg will need a representative to agree to division of assets.

Randy moved the Board vote to authorize John Guttler to serve as Hinesburg’s representative to Iroquois First Response in matters pertaining to the separation of Hinesburg from IFR, second by Jon and approved.

Randy moved to adjourn at 9:05p.m., second by John and approved.

Respectfully submitted, Valerie Spadaccini, secretary