Selectboard Meeting * November 6, 2000
Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, Randy Volk, John Guttler, Andrea Morgante, Jeanne Wilson, Missy Ross, Tom Giroux, Faith Ingulsrud, Ted Bloomhardt, Bill Marks, Renate Adamowicz, Rocky Martin, Stuart Pierson.
Meeting called to order at 7:00p.m.
Budget Planning Sessions
Recreation Department / Missy Ross, Director - The Board reviewed
proposed budget with Missy noting addition of capital improvement in the
amount of $3,000 to re-coat the tennis courts. The Board asked Missy to check
into the fact that the basketball courts were to have been re-surfaced.
John asked if it would be proper to include 4th of July funding in the rec dept. Missy stated the members of the commission are not in favor of taking on this activity. The Board agreed to include the 4th’s funding with agency requests.
Planning - Faith and Ted reviewed the proposed budget with the Board noting
the addition of professional services for the purpose of hiring outside
engineering help as needed. The Board questioned raising fees to help offset
these increased costs.
A computer permit tracking data base is included in the capital improvement budget.
Listers - Proposed budget reviewed by Board and accepted.
Zoning Department - Noted was the fact that a new Zoning Administrator will
need to be hired at a proposed rate of $15 per hr for a 32 hr work week, also
reflected increase in Holly Russell’s pay, and funding for computerizing the
zoning office.
Conservation Commission - Bill Marks reviewed the proposed budget with the
Board. The Commission is again requesting $5,000 for land acquisition.
Discussed was the project of building a pond. $3,000 is in the current budget
and $3,000 proposed next budget. Questioned was the scope of the project and
final cost, the pond may have to be smaller than originally planned.
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 October 16, 2000/ Randy moved that the Board approve
the minutes of October 16, 2000, second by John and approved.
Request for Use of Town Hall / Laura Wisneiwski / Yoga Class / Randy
moved that the Board approve the Town Hall usage request of Laura Wisneiwski
for use of the Main Hall for a weekly yoga class on Tuesdays from 8:30 – 9:30
AM, for a six-week trial period, subject to the terms and conditions of the Town’s
rental policy. Second by Andrea and approved.
CSWD Community Clean Up Fund for FY 01 / Request for Assistance / Jerry
was contacted by the family of Rose Raymond, regarding the clean-up of the
property on Route 116, across from HES. The family was aware that the Town
had supplied a dumpster in the past for the Emmon’s family on Hollow Road to
assist them in cleaning up the area. The Raymond family is requesting similar
assistance. Is this something which the Community Clean Up Fund could be
used for?
John stated this is not what the funds were intended for. It was the consensus of the Board to pursue a way to get this cleaned up.
Selection of Green Up Day Coordinator / Green Up Vermont has contacted us,
requesting the name of our Green Up Day Coordinator for 2001. Phil Pouech
has offered to serve as coordinator once again. In addition, Green Up Vermont
asked that you consider including funding for Green Up Day in the Town budget.
Their suggestion, for a Town of this size, would be $300. Andrea moved that
the Board vote to appoint Phil Pouech as Hinesburg’s Green Up Day
Coordinator for 2001, second by John and approved. The Board requested
Jeanne to contact Phil and review the $300 funding amount and will add to the
Selectmens general fund.
Trash Dumping on Leavensworth Road / Allison Cleary, resident of
Leavensworth Road, called regarding trash dumping near the intersection of
Leavensworth Road and Charlotte Road. Allison was asking if there was
anything the Town could do to curb this problem, and she suggested a sign
stating that there was a fine for dumping.
The Police Dept suggested not to post a "no dumping" sign as that sometimes adds to the problem. It was suggested to have a community watch in the area to address this.
All Board Meeting / January 29, 2001 / Faith has suggested an All Board
meeting for the fifth Monday in January, to discuss the relationship between new
housing and school population. Rocky also expressed an interest in discussing
growth and the expansion of the water/wastewater system. Bill Lippert
expressed an interest in a meeting to discuss growth and the effects on traffic in
the village area. Sounds like there are a lot of topics to be discussed on the
"Growth and Expansion" issue. The Selectboard is in favor of the meeting.
Update on Dunkling Judgment Lien / The Board was in agreement they are
looking to for a lien for future collection only.
Update on Bradley Zoning Violation / Information from Bud Allen regarding
Town clean up. The Board was in agreement not to pursue actions other than a
lien against the property.
Discussion of Mechanicsville Culvert / The Board reviewed and signed a
letter to the Quinn’s regarding work the Town agreed to being completed.
Discussion of Drainage Issue / Maple Tree Lane / Michael has reported that
there is a situation regarding storm water run off from Maple Tree Lane onto
Pond Road. The Board reviewed and signed letter to residents of Maple Tree
Lane.
Petition for Use of Town Right of Way / Waitsfield Champlain Valley
Telecom / Pole on Seneca Creek Road / John moved that the Board vote to
approve the petition of Waitsfield Champlain Valley Telecom for a 30’ pole set
on Seneca Creek Road, 16’ from the centerline, in the Town Right-of-Way, as
outlined in the application and attached map dated 10/24/00. Road Foreman
Michael Anthony has approved this request. Second by Randy and approved.
Buried Utility Permit for Waitsfield Champlain Valley Telecom / North Road
/ Randy 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 North Road, as outlined in the application and attached map
dated 11/6/00. Road Foreman Michael Anthony has approved this request.
Second by John and approved.
Road Cut permit for Renate Adamowicz / Lavigne Hill Road / Randy moved
that the Board vote to approve the driveway permit application, including
attachments #1 thru 6 and Planning Commission minutes,of Renate Adamowicz
for a road cut on the Class IV section of Lavigne Hill Road (a parcel of Grand
List Lot Number 9-01-01.1), 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 John and approved.
The Board informed Renate the road will not be maintained by the Town.
Road Cut permit for Sean Pelkey / Gilman Road / John moved that the Board
vote to approve the driveway permit application of Sean Pelkey for a road cut on
Gilman Road (Grand List Lot Number 12-1-10.1), 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 Randy and
approved.
Road Cut permit for Fred Koerner / Weed Road / John moved that the Board
vote to approve the driveway permit application of Fred Koerner for a road cut
on Weed Road (Grand List Lot Number 4-01-19), 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.
Harold Driscoll complained the road shoulder by his mail box needs repair as it is a problem for mail delivery.
Andrea moved the Board go into executive session including Rocky Martin and Jeanne Wilson for personnel discussion, second by Randy and approved.
Andrea moved the Board come out of executive session and adjourn, second by Randy and approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Spadaccini, secretary
Outgoing Correspondence
Sympathy card to Assistant Town Clerk Cheryl Hubbard, at the loss of her
mother.