Selectboard Meeting *June 19, 2000

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Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, John Guttler, Jeanne Wilson, Rocky Martin, Mike Anthony.

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

Other Business:

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 5, 2000/ Andrea move that the Board approve the minutes of June 5, 2000 as corrected, second by Jon and approved.

Driveway Permit Application for Reynolds on Lincoln Hill Road / Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve the driveway permit application of John Reynolds for a road cut on Lincoln Road, Grand List Lot Number 10-1-24.1, 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 Jon and approved.

Driveway Permit Application #1 for Bissonette on Gilman Road / Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the driveway permit application #1 of Wayne Bissonette for a road cut on Gilman Road, Grand List Lot Number 12-1-4, 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 Andrea and approved.

Andrea requested the Highway Dept keep watch for any water draining onto the Town roads from newly installed driveways.

Driveway Permit Application #2 for Bissonette on Gilman Road / Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the driveway permit application #2 of Wayne Bissonette for a road cut on Gilman Road, Grand List Lot Number 12-1-4, 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.

Town Hall Rental Application / Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve the Town Hall Rental Application of Hillary Kramer for use of the Main Hall for a children’s birthday party on June 25, 2000, subject to the terms and conditions of the Town Hall Rental Agreement. Second by Jon and approved.

Town Hall Rental Application / Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve the Town Hall Rental Application of Donna Orvis for use of the Main Hall for a workshop on June 30, 2000, subject to the terms and conditions of the Town Hall Rental Agreement. Second by Jon and approved.

Community Police / Donation of bicycles to Crimestoppers / John moved that the Board vote to approve the donation of bicycles recovered by the Hinesburg Community Police Department to the Crimestoppers auction, following the publishing of a notice in the Hinesburg Record. Second by Jon and approved.

Recognition of Iroquois First Response members /John moved that the Board vote to approve and sign the Resolution of Appreciation to Hinesburg members of the Iroquois First Response Squad, in appreciation for their service to the Town. Second by Andrea and approved.

Hinesburg Fire Hall / Alcohol on premises on July 4th / Jon moved that the Board vote to authorize the use of alcohol on the premises of the Hinesburg Fire Hall for the July 4th celebration. Second by Andrea and approved.

Correspondence to Cunningham / Delinquent Tax / letter has been reviewed by Town Agent. The Board reviewed and will sign after changes suggested are made.

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Correspondence to Enos / Enos Road Repairs / The Board signed the letter and will send a copy to residents of Enos Road as well as Mike Ovitt.

Wahl Landscaping / Contract for cemetery / Rocky reviewed with the Board contracts for landscape maintenance at the cemetery and tree maintenance at the cemetery.

Andrea moved the Board vote to accept the contract with Wahl Landscaping for 2 yrs for landscaping at the cemetery and authorize the Chairman to sign. Second by Jon and approved.

Andrea moved the Board vote to accept contract for tree maintenance with Wahl Landscaping at the cemetery for 2 yrs and authorize the Chairman to sign. Second by Jon and approved.

Rocky reported residents who live by the water tank are happy with landscaping plan at the water tank.

Bike Path - discussed contacting residents that may have issues with work not completed from water project construction before sending letter on bike path. Rocky stated no one has contacted him with further issues on this. The Board agreed to send the letter of intent for the bike path.

Rocky requested approval to hire Howard Riggs for roadside mowing. The Board was in favor of this.

Fluoridation of Town water / Rocky / Fluoridation began 06/15/00. A notice will appear in the July 1 issue of the Record, and notices will be included in the next water bill (mid-July).

Personnel / hiring of summer help for public works / parks and rec depts. / The Board approved Rocky’s request to hire Ben Russell.

Internet Access to Town Hall / Jeanne has been researching internet access for the Town Hall. Our current phone system is maxed, and will not allow the addition of addition lines through the hub. The Board was given information to review. John suggested having someone look at the current networking system to see how new lines would work with that.

Additions to the Agenda:

Request for Use of Town Hall / Friends of the Library, July 4th Book Sale / Andrea moved that the Board vote to authorize the Friends of the Library to use the Town Hall July 1 through July 4 for their annual book sale. Second by Jon and approved.

Unsafe speeds on Charlotte Road / Henry Carse stopped in to Town Hall today to advise that he feels eastbound cars on Charlotte Road are approaching the curve before his residence at unsafe speeds. He feels that the driveway at the former Earle Mead residence and the Carse barn located close to the road pose a potentially dangerous situation. He wondered if it would be possible to install appropriate signage prior to the curve (for instance: blind drive ahead, blind curve ahead, or slowing the recommended speed at the curve).

Approval of Road Name / Roger Daggett and Moe Baker, who are currently building homes on a shared drive which intersects Pond Road request that the private drive be recognized as "Dynamite Hill Road". There will eventually be five homes on this shared drive./ Andrea moved that the Board vote to recognize the drive which is located on the west side of Pond Road between 1943 Pond Road and 2061 Pond Road as Dynamite Hill Road, a private road. Second by Jon and approved.

Lynn reported Victor Giroux contacted him regarding a piece of property on the south side of Commerce St. between Mechancsville Rd and the canal which he owns. The Town has a right-of-way over this property. Mr. Giroux is looking to give the parcel to the Town.

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Outgoing Correspondence:

Letters of notice of expiring term to the following:

Diane Gayer / Chittenden County Regional Planning Representative

Carrie Fenn / Chittenden County Regional Planning Alternate Representative

Carrie Fenn / Planning Commission

Wayne Burgess / Zoning Board of Adjustment

Fred Haulenbeek / Planning Commission

Charlotte Geer / Lake Iroquois Recreation District Representative

Note

The meeting with Tree Warden Paul Wieczoreck, Road Foreman Mike Anthony and Serrill and Suki Flash, regarding the lack of visibility at the intersection of Burritt and Baldwin Roads is schedules for Wednesday, June 2 at 5:15 PM. Rocky has begun meeting with engineering firms to ascertain which firm would be able to assess the amount of gravel left in the town gravel pit.

The next Selectboard meeting will be Monday, July 10th.

Consumer Confidence Report is being sent to all Town water users, this is required by EPA.

The ANR sent letter to the Town commending the work at the wastewater plant.

The Board will send a letter to the sewer department employees of the Town’s appreciation of their good work.

John moved the Board vote to adjourn at 8:40 p.m., second by Andrea and approved.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary