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Attending the meeting; Lynn Gardner, John Guttler, Randy Volk, Jon Trefry, Andrea Morgante, Jeanne Wilson, Frank Whitcomb, Serrill Flash, Stuart Pierson.

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

Awarding of Paving Contract / Michael received bids from four companies as follows:

AC Paving Corporation - $39.25 per ton

FW Whitcomb - $33.83 per ton

Pike Industries - $32.23 per ton

D&F Paving - $31.00 per ton (for Tyler Bridge Road only)

Not included in this bid price is the price for paving the sidewalk from the canal bridge to Commerce Street. That price will be available for the July 17 meeting

Lynn moved that at the recommendation of the Road Foreman, the Board vote to award the contract for the Town’s paving (excluding Tyler Bridge Rd) to Pike Industries for $32.23 per ton and D&F Paving at $31.00 per ton for Tyler Bridge Road. Second by Randy and approved.

Mr. Whitcomb asked it Pikes quote included the same work as the Whitcomb bid and was advised it did.

the funds for tree planting (approximately $600) from the highway budget.

Serrill agreed to relocate the small trees planted within the last few years at the southern of the hedgerow and asked the Board to keep the Box Elder tree along the row of Cedars being removed. Serrill also asked he be notified when the cutting will take place so he can be there and the new plantings be done at the same time. The Board agreed to keep the Box Elder and will have the Road Foreman notify Serrill when the work will be done.

Serrill is concerned with the opening of the road there will be increased speed by motorists increasing the hazard to horses, bikes, and pedestrians and requested a warning sign. The Board advised Serrill on such requests the resident purchases the sign and the Town will install it.

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

Approve Minutes of June 19, 2000/ Andrea moved that the Board approve the minutes of June 19, 2000. Second by Jon and approved with Randy abstaining.

Driveway Permit Application for Gary Fenwick on Hayden Hill Road West / Randy moved that the Board vote to approve the driveway permit application of Gary Fenwick for a road cut on Hayden Hill Road West, Grand List Lot Number 10-1-6.21, 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.

Permit to Bury Telephone Cable in the Town Right-of-Way for Champlain Valley Telecom on Palmer, Magee and Swamp Roads / Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the application of Champlain Valley Telecom for a permit to bury telephone cable in the Town Right-of-Way to serve properties on Palmer, Magee and Swamp Roads, 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.

Appointment of Hinesburg’s Representative to the Lake Iroquois Recreation District / Randy moved that the Board vote to appoint Carlie Geer as Hinesburg’s Representative to the Lake Iroquois Recreation District for a two year term which will end on June 30, 2002. Second by Andrea and approved.

Follow-up on Enos Road / Richmond Road Intersection / The letter signed by the board at the June 19 meeting has been signed by Glen Enos, with the following additions:

David and Cora Ovitt signed the letter without changes, however wanted it noted that they had not complained to Glen regarding the gravel wash out. David commented that the Town has always done everything that he has asked, and he wanted the Selectboard to know that he appreciates this.

License Agreements for Patriot Lodge and Lyman Park Properties / These license agreements were presented to you and approved at the April 17, 2000 meeting. At that time, Town Administrator, Kathleen Ramsay made the assumption that the license agreements were the same as the previous lease agreements, with only the words "Licensee and Licensor" replacing the words "Landlord and Tenant". Upon closer examination after signing, Kathleen discovered that the wording had been changed in the Lyman Park Properties agreement. Those signed agreements were voided, and new agreements were requested.

Jon moved that the Board vote to sign the revised License agreements with the Hinesburg Elementary School District for school use of the Patriot Lodge and Lyman Park Properties. The Licenses are for a fifty year term commencing April 17, 2000 and expiring April 17, 2050. Second by Randy and approved.

VAOT Recommendation / Re: Increase in Overall Length of Tractor Trailers on Route 116 / letter and report from Davis Scott of AOT to Commissioner Rutledge at the DMV was forwarded to members last week. What is the boards comment on this recommendation.

The Board has concerns with the turning radius onto the Charlotte Rd, also if Saputo is planning to continue with current traffic flow pattern.

Letter of concerns will be written with a copy to be sent to Saputo.

Wastewater Treatment Application / Ken Martin for former Chow Mein on Main location in Firehouse Plaza / Ken Martin is exploring the possibility of opening a Mexican/American restaurant at the site of the former Chow Mein on Main location in Firehouse Plaza. That location is currently approved for seating for 12. Ken is requesting approval for wastewater allocation for an additional 50 seats or 1500 GPD. . (Please see Capacity Report dated 07/10/00 attached. According to the latest values for Average Use/Day, there is 4,011 Gallons/Day free reserve available in the Enterprise sector.) The Board discussed the fact that this is actually a request for and additional 38 seats to be a total of 50 seats. John moved that the Board vote to approve Ken Martin’s request to increase the capacity allocation for Unit 6 of Firehouse Plaza (the former Chow Mein on Main) to 1500 GPD, subject to the provisions of the Town’s Sewer Use and Capacity Allocation Ordinances and all State and Local requirements governing the development of this parcel. Second by Jon and approved.

Discussion of Final Site Work on Village Cemetery / Water System Upgrade Project / Moe Thorpe was working in the cemetery today, re-grading and applying topsoil. Town personnel will seed and mulch. Culvert under Mechanicsville Road will be replaced during repaving project. Cemetery drive will be repaved during repaving project. Rocky would like to avoid adding additional dollars to the sewer & water budget on landscaping, since these costs will be passed on to the users. The Board agreed seeding and mulching is part of the water project and other improvements under paving costs.

Gravel Pit Engineering Study Update / Rocky has contacted three companies. Preliminary estimates for the study to determine how many years worth of gravel remains in the Town gravel pit range from $2500 to $10,000. He plans to have final estimates for the study at the July 17^th meeting.

Mileage Compensation Rate / According to the US Treasury – IRS, the standard mileage rate for all of 2000 is 32.5 ¢ / mile. In 1999, from January through April the rate was 32.5¢ / mile, then dropped to 31¢ / mile for the remainder of the year. John moved that the Board approve the standard mileage rate of compensation for municipal employees at 32.5¢ / mile for FY 00/01. Second by Andrea and approved.

Mowing of Town Property / Andrea had a list of people currently mowing areas for the Town. As there seems to be no continuity of frequency of mowing and mowing in general is chopped into many small portions, Andrea requested this be reviewed. The Board agreed this is fragmented and asked Jeanne and Rocky to talk with Missy Ross and work on formalizing a mowing schedule.

Chloride Application on Private Roads / Rocky was approached by a resident of a private road, who was asking whether they could contract with the Town to apply chloride to private gravel roads. Michael commented that the price of chloride is very high, and that it would most likely not be cost effective for the residents to consider. In light of the legalities of past contract work performed by the Town, and statutory limitations which state that funds from town highway taxes may not be used for any purpose other than that for which the tax was voted ( 19 VSA 312).

The Board agreed to maintain the current policy that the Town does not contract work on private roads.

Board of Auditors / Resignation / Andrea moved that the Board vote to accept the resignation of Jeanne Kundell Wilson from the Board of Auditors, second by Jon and approved.

Board of Auditors / Appointment / Jon moved that the Board vote to appoint Missy Ross to the Board of Auditors to serve out an unexpired term which ends in March 2001. Second by John and approved.

Discussion of Circumferential Highway - it is the consensus of the Board that they are in favor of the project being approved and informed the Town Rep to the MPO of such.

Letters of commendation to Steve Button and Rocky Martin for the excellent report received during the May inspection of the Wastewater Treatment Facility

Letter of reply to Bruce and Donna Cunningham regarding delinquent tax policy

Letter to Deborah Gianelli (copied to Ben Hunt) regarding road erosion on Magee Hill Road caused by field-side ditching

John informed that Williston has not paid their Towns annual cost of running IFR which is holding up dispersing funds to all towns who participated. He will keep the Board informed on this.

Randy moved the Board vote to adjourn at 8:35 p.m., second by Andrea and approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary