Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, John Guttler, Jon Trefry, Randy Volk, Jeanne Wilson, Chris Morrell, Rocky Martin, Faith Ingulsrud, Michael Hamblin, Maggie Epstein, Al Barber, Brad Boss, John Gant, Vivian Theriault, Mary Pellegrino, Steve Knowlden, Alex DeSimone, Nancy DeSimone, Geri Knortz, Stuart Pierson.

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

Application for First Class Liquor License / Ken Martin for The Whole Enchilada in Firehouse Plaza. Jeanne sent letters to adjoining property owners, as well as the police and fire department regarding this application. Jon moved that the Board convene as the Board of Liquor Control, second by John and approved.

John moved that the Board vote to approve the application of Jo-Ken Corporation (d/b/a The Whole Enchilada) for a First Class Liquor license. Second by Jon and approved.

Randy moved that the Board adjourn as the Board of Liquor Control, second by Jon and approved.

Mary reports this has been the best yr in 11 years of her tax collecting and the change of due date to the 15th was not problem.

Community Police Department / Chief Chris Morrell - proposed budget reviewed with the Board and approved by the Board.

Animal Control / Chief Chris Morrell - it was the consensus of the Board to include Animal Control in the Police Dept budget.

E-9-1-1 / Jeanne Wilson - budget decreased as work involved is minimal. Fire Department / Chief Al Barber - level funded - addition of capital improvement for purchase of pumper ($150,000 bonded over 10 yr period). Sunny Acres Water Assoc is deeding a lot to the Town for use by the Fire Dept.

First Response / Al Barber - level funded - reviewed and approved.

Fire Warden - reviewed and approved.

Municipal Buildings / Rocky Martin - the Board reviewed proposed projects and approved the following; installation of air exchange system, new table with rolling drawers for vault, exterior window trim scraped and painted, lead paint assessment of the Mason’s building.

Recycling / Landfill Closure / Rocky Martin - as in past keeping minimum in account.

Parks / Rocky Martin - reviewed and approved

Street Lights / Rocky Martin - fixed cost

Sidewalks / Rocky Martin - budget the usual $5,000.

Recreation Path Committee - budget $4,000 to cover the Town’s share of costs.

Michael Hamblin / Zoning Issue - Michael reviewed his letter to the Board in which he asks the Board to: Review the fairness and propriety of the actions, representations and refusals of explanation of theZA in his dispute; issue reproval for conduct of ZA is so judged; and consider remuneration for lost fees and monetary hardship.

Maggie Epstein, resident who also owns a converted camp, stated her concerns with the actions of the ZA and possible abuse of power according to her views.

The Board will review this issue.

Bradley Boss / Water Service to Garvey Farm Road - Brad and several residents of the Garvey Farm development were present to request to tie onto the Town Water System. Rocky stated they looked at extending the water main from Sunny Acres across to Garvey Farm Rd. The cost of installation of the main would be split among the residents who hook on and each homeowner would be responsible for getting water to their residence. It is the consensus of the Board to get letters of intent to do the project.

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

Review Trial Balance for Month Ending 10/31/00 / The Board members acknowledge receipt of the trial balance for month ending 10/31/00.

Approve Minutes of November 6, 2000/ Randy moved that the Board approve the minutes of November 6, 2000, second by John and approved with Jon abstaining.

Buried Utility Permit for Waitsfield Champlain Valley Telecom / Seneca Creek Road / Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the application of Waitsfield Champlain Valley Telecom for a permit to bury telephone cable in the Town right-of-way on Seneca Creek Road, as outlined in the application and attached map dated 11/16/00. Second by John and approved. Highway Department reviewed this request.

Resignation of Alternate Representative to Lake Iroquois Recreation District / Randy moved that the Board vote to accept the resignation of Eileen Crawford as Hinesburg's Alternate Representative to the Lake Iroquois Recreation District. Second by Jon and approved. Letter to Eileen signed by the Board.

Resignation of Mary Feidner from Hinesburg Board of Listers / Jon moved that the Board vote to accept the resignation of Mary Feidner from Hinesburg's Board of Listers. Second by John and approved. Letter to Mary signed by the Board.

Appointment of E-9-1-1 Coordinator / John moved that the Board vote to appoint Jeanne Wilson as Hinesburg's E-9-1-1 Coordinator, for a two year term which expires 11/30//2002. Second by Randy and approved.

Randy moved that the Board approve the Town Hall usage request of Friends of Family for use of the Main Hall for a rummage sale on 12/16/00 from 10 AM to 2 PM, subject to the terms and conditions of the Town’s rental policy. Second by Jon and approved.

Request for Correction to Lodged Grand List / Hinesburg Board of Listers / Jose Palmer at 228 Palmer Road informed the Town that she received two tax bills. In checking the Grand List, the Listers discovered that the parcel was listed twice, under two different parcel numbers. The Listers are requesting, as allowed under State Stature T. 32 § 4261 to delete the second listing of parcel #1733, and keep the correct parcel number of 125.4. This will lower the value of the municipal and education Grand List by a value of $157,600. This request will change the municipal Grand List from $235,516,929 to $235,359,329, and will change the education Grand List from $226,761,529 to $226,603,929. Randy moved that the Board vote to approve the Hinesburg Board of Lister's request to delete parcel listing #1733 from the lodged Grand List, as outlined in the letter dated 11/14/00.

Second by John and approved.

Reallocation of Highway Funds for FY 99-00 / In the budget for the current fiscal year, the amount of $50,000 was allocated for blacktop on Silver Street and Charlotte Road. Highway Foreman Michael Anthony is requesting that this amount be reallocated to cover the costs of paving Tyler Bridge Road, which was completed this fall. The Board stated no action is needed as moneys were for paving without listing a specific road.

Letter to Waitsfield Champlain Valley Telecom / Highway Foreman Michael Anthony has reported that the department has encountered scheduling problems with the company the Waitsfield Champlain Valley Telecom contracts with for the Dig Safe Service.

The Board signed a letter concerning this issue.

CSWD Community Clean Up Fund for FY 01 / Request for Assistance / The Board signed a letter as discussed at the last meeting requesting funding under CSWD’s Community Clean Up Fund.

Letter to Tremco Janitorial Service / The Town has completed the two month trial period, and is very pleased with this service. The Board signed letter to Tremco to continue service.

Randy moved the Board go into executive session for personnel discussion including Rocky Martin and Jeanne Wilson, second by Jon and approved.

Randy moved the Board come out of executive session and adjourn, second by Jon and approved

Respectfully submitted,

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary