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Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, John Guttler, Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, Randy Volk, Kathleen Ramsay, Gary Husted, George Bedard, Rocky Martin, Jan Bedard, Bruce and Donna Cunningham, Mike Anthony.

Meeting called to order at 7:03 p.m.

The Board discussed the driveway permit renewal request of Gary Husted. Gary had a map showing the location of driveway. There was discussion if a permit was necessary. The Board agreed that the road cut exists as driveway to the Curtis and Morin residences, and they recognize there is an active road cut for Grand List Lot #17-6-20, further action is not necessary.

24 VSA 1530: Compensation - "A town may make such agreement with the collector in respect to his fees and commissions, as is judged advantageous to the town and the town school district."

Lynn stated discussion at Town Meeting on the delinquent tax collector position led the Selectboard to look at the issue again.

Members of the Board felt it is important to maintain equalization of salaries of Town employees.

They also expressed the need to document the hours of the delinquent tax collector.

There was concern by Board members that as the current salary was agreed to by the Board at the time the budget was submitted and that was the salary in the voted article it should remain as such for fy 00-01.

Jan replied that most of her time is spent on working up payments for residents and follow up phone calls. She also stated she feels it is important to work with the tax payer to help them get out of debt rather than put the property up for tax sale.

There was a brief discussion regarding current interest rate and penalties charged. The Board will visit that issue in depth at a future meeting.

Michael reported that Jesse Orvis has successfully completed his three month probationary period with the Town and his rate of compensation will increase from $10.02 to $10.22.

The Board was in agreement to this.

Jon moved the Board go into executive session for personnel discussion including Rocky and Kathleen, second by Andrea and approved.

Randy moved the Board come out of executive session, second by John and approved.

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

Approve Minutes/Meeting of March 13, 2000/Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve its March 13, 2000 Meeting Minutes. Second by John and approved.

Discussion of Town’s participation in Green Up Day (May 6, 2000) - Phil Pouech and Wilma Smith will be organizing Green Up this year. There are plans for tree planting at the cemetery and along Charlotte Rd.

Town Hall Rental Application/ Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve the Town Hall Rental Application of Kathleen Charbonneau for use of the Main Hall for a private going away party on March 25, 2000, subject to the terms and conditions of the Town Hall Rental Agreement. Second by Jon and approved.

Randy moved that the Board convene as the Board of Liquor Control, second by John and approved.

Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve the renewal application of Blaise’s Country Store for a second class liquor license with a license to sell tobacco. Second by Jon and approved.

Andrea moved that the Board adjourn as the Board of Liquor Control.

Hinesburg Record Deadline March 20, 2000 - The Board will publish the minutes of Town Meeting in this issue.

Water System Upgrade/Munson Earth Moving Request for Payment/Andrea moved that the Board vote to authorize the payment of Munson Earth Moving Corporation’s Partial Payment Estimate No. 10 for $24,538.76 from Water System Upgrade Construction Account #330-5488-83. This payment reduces the retainage on the contract with Munson from 2% of the contract amount (2% was $29,538.76) to $5,000. Second by Jon.

After discussion with Rocky on work needed for completion the Board agreed to a higher retainage.

Andrea withdrew her motion and Jon his second.

Andrea moved that the Board vote to authorize payment of Munson Earth Moving Corporation’s Partial Payment Estimate, as discussed by the Board, for $14,538.76 from Water System Upgrade Construction Account #330-5488-83. Second by Randy and approved.

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Randy moved the Board to terminate Ed Gallagher immediately as defined in letter of 3/20, second by Jon and approved.

Rocky stated he advised Ed he could attend the meeting concerning his employment to make any comments and he declined.

Letter to Debra Howard regarding her appointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Letters to George Severance and Andrea Bayar, applicants for the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

John moved to adjourn at 8:50 p.m., second by Randy and approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary