Selectboard Meeting *June 5, 2000

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Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, Andrea Morgante, John Guttler, Jon Trefry,

Rocky Martin, Dianne and Bill Stirewalt, Ginny Riggs, Katrina Nye, Tom Moreau, Jim Ticehurst, Donna and Bruce Cunningham, Jan Bedard, Jeanne Wilson, Stuart Pierson and his cousin George.

 

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

Tom Moreau & Jim Ticehurst of CSWD / Proposed FY 2001 Budget

The operating budget is increasing by 3.2%. Tom explained future needs of the district and advised he will be writing a plan to implement single stream recycling.

The ROVER had been so successful that is it being rented out to other counties.

John moved the Board vote to approve the proposed budget for FY 2001 from Chittenden Solid Waste District, second by Andrea and approved.

 

Randy moved the Board vote to authorize the Chairman to sign the warrant to kill unlicensed dogs for yr June 5,2000. Second by John and approved.

Dianne Stirewalt of CVU Road / Town Water Quality - The Stirewalts along with other residents of CVU Rd were present concerning water quality. Dianne brought in two samples of water to show the sediment that is present in their water. She complained of the expense of purchasing bottled water and paying the increased water rates.

Rocky informed those present that Memorial Day weekend a pressure reducing valve malfunctioned causing pressure swings pushing this sediment through the lines. The Town lines have not yet been flushed - hydrants are planned to be installed within the next two weeks.

Dianne requested relief from the Town on the water costs. The Board pointed out the fact that the bond must be paid and the water rates were increased to cover repayment of the bond.

Bill Stirewalt asked if the Town could test the water. Rocky stated he is currently testing from several sites around Town for heavy metals and he could get a sample from their area as well.

Ginny Riggs also questioned the allocation fees they have been paying for sewer allocation for several years now. Lynn explained the money goes to hold the allocation open as the Town has no more capacity for allocations for other applicants. Lynn reviewed briefly options that had been proposed for running the line down CVU Rd. Ginny asked if the line is run by their property do they have to hook on. Rocky will check this in the ordinance.

 

 

 

 

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Bruce Cunningham / Tax Collection Policy - Bruce asked how the Town interprets the wording of "subject to" the 8% penalty as he feels it is not mandatory. Lynn stated the Towns position is that the penalty is mandatory.

Bruce feels that his situation does not fall under the 5 categories the Board of Abatement has authority to address and so brought this to the Selectboard.

The Board agreed they will respond to the letter written by the Cunningham’s regarding this tax issue.

Delinquent Tax Collector - Jan reported that there is going to be a tax sale on a property in Town.

 

Other Business:

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

Approve Minutes of April 17, 2000 / Jon moved that the Board approve the minutes of April 17, 2000 as corrected, second by Randy and approved.

Approve Minutes of May 1, 2000 / John moved that the Board approve the minutes of May 1, 2000. Second by Randy and approved.

Approve Minutes of May 15, 2000 / Randy moved that the Board approve the minutes of May 15, 2000 as corrected, second by Jon and approved.

Driveway Permit Application for Mark Ames on Baldwin Road / Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve the driveway permit application of Mark Ames for a road cut on Baldwin Road, Grand List Lot Number 11-1-34.4, 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 Jon and approved.

Permit to Bury Cable in the Town Right-of-Way for Mark Ames on Baldwin Road / John moved that the Board vote to approve the application of Mark Ames for a permit to bury cable in the Town Right-of-Way to serve his property on Baldwin Road, Grand List Number 11-1-34.4, 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 Randy and approved.

Appointment of CSWD Representative and Alternate Representative / Lynn moved that the Board vote to appoint John Guttler as Hinesburg’s Representative to the Chittenden Solid Waste District Board of Commissioners for a two-year term, which will end on May 31, 2002. Second by Randy and approved.

 

 

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John moved that the Board vote to appoint Lynn Gardner as Hinesburg’s Alternate Representative to the Chittenden Solid Waste District Board of Commissioners for a two-year term, which will end on May 31, 2002. Second by Randy and approved.

Appointment of CCMPO Representative and Alternate Representative / Jon moved that the Board vote to appoint Andrea Morgante as Hinesburg’s Representative to the Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization for a two-year term, which will end on June 30, 2002. Second by Randy and approved.

Randy moved that the Board vote to appoint Rob Bast as Hinesburg’s Alternate Representative to the Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization for a two-year term, which will end on June 30, 2002. Second by Jon and approved.

Wastewater Treatment Application / Koval’s Coffee / Randy moved that the Board vote to approve Gary Koval’s request to increase the capacity allocation for Koval’s Coffee by 300 Gallons/Day. Second by Andrea and approved.

Town Hall Rental Application / Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the Town Hall Rental Application of Darcelene Lewis for use of the Main Hall for a meeting of the Beacon Light Grange on June 15, 2000, subject to the terms and conditions of the Town Hall Rental Agreement. Second by John and approved.

Storm Damage to Richmond Road / Damage on Richmond Road (pavement undercut by pond overflow) by Frank Donahue residence on Cattail Lane. The Board signed letter on this issue and agreed to send a copy of the letter to the new owner highlighting the need to replace the culvert.

The Board will send a memo to the PC to look closely at the issue of drainage from residents properties onto Town roads.

Intersection of Burritt and Baldwin Roads / Visability Issue / Jeanne received a call from Ken Martin, CSSD Transportation Director, regarding the trees at this intersection obstructing the view of his school bus drivers. More information needed from Road Foreman. The Board decided to have the tree warden and road foreman meet with the Flash’s to find a solution.

Follow-up on Enos and Richmond Road intersection / The Selectboard made a site visit on 05/15/00. In addition to the Selectboard Members, also present were Road Foreman Michael Anthony, Glen Enos and Al and Diane Barber. Following this visit, the Selectboard noted these areas, which needed to be addressed:

1. Replacement of the asphalt apron

2. Run off problem on the Ovitt property (re-pitching Enos Road?)

3. Replacement of the marker posts for the culvert

4. Replacement of the crushed rock or limestone, which was removed when Munson did their work.

The Board instructed Rocky to write up an agreement on what the Town will do.

 

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HES Traffic Calming / AOT Enhancement Grant Project / Rocky and Jeanne are in the final stages of selecting a project manager for this project. Our recommendation is to use the services of Lefavour P.C.. They have met with Dexter Lefavour twice, and are working out a contract agreement, which they hope will be completed later this week. Randy moved that the Board vote to authorize its Chairman to sign the Terms and Conditions of Agreement between the Town of Hinesburg and Lefavour P.C. on the Boards behalf, upon finalization of said agreement. Second by Andrea and approved.

Outgoing Correspondence:

Letter of Recommendation for Kathleen Ramsay

Letter of appreciation to Mary Zuber for representing the Town at Maurice Goodrich’s Memorial Service

Jon moved the Board vote to adjourn at 9:15 p.m., second by Andrea and approved.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary