Selectboard Meeting * October 16, 2000
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Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, Jon Trefry, Randy Volk, John Guttler, Andrea Morgante, Jeanne Wilson, Rocky Martin, Faith Ingulsrud, Michael Crane.
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Michael Crane, CCRPC / Presentation of New Land Use Map -
reviewed the map with the Board pointing out the 4 general planning areas;
a)highest regional impact, b) residential use - single use commercial, c)working
landscape - farms/forestry, d)growth center - compact residential development /
village center.
The Board looked at these areas in Hinesburg and pointed out some changes (such as addition of water tower and including Ballards corners as commercial).
Mr. Crane advised the draft will be ready in Dec so towns can review the whole plan.
Faith Ingulsrud, Hinesburg Town Planner / Planning Grant Endorsement
Faith is seeking grant moneys to help with work on zoning and subdivision changes for rural parts of Town and ridgeline development.
Jon moved the Board sign the resolution applying for the grant with the Dept of Housing and Community Affairs and appoint Faith Ingulsrud as person who executes the grant. Second by Andrea and approved.
Other Business
Approve Warrants/
payable as presented by the Town Treasurer. Second by Andrea and approved.
Approve Minutes of October 2, 2000/ Randy moved that the Board approve
the minutes of October 2, 2000 as corrected, second by Jon and approved with
John abstaining.
Buried Utility Permit for Waitsfield Champlain Valley Telecom / Pond 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 Pond Road, as outlined in the application and attached map
dated 10/5/00 and approved by Road Foreman Michael Anthony. Second by
Andrea and approved.
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Road Cut permit for Michael Hayes / Pond Brook Road / Mr. Hayes owns
property off of Pond Brook Road, which is accessed via an easement across
Vermont Electric Co-Op land. The driveway is extremely steep, and he plans to
move the access to the west, to a location with a less steep grade. He is
currently working on the easement deed with VELCO, and is scheduled to
appear before the Planning Commission on November 1, 2000. Andrea moved
that the Board vote to approve the driveway permit application of Michael Hayes
for a road cut on Pond Brook Road to access Grand List Lot Number 15-20-58.4,
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, and
contingent upon final approval by the Hinesburg Planning Commission. Second
by Jon and approved.
Private Road Name for Bissonette Subdivision on Gilman Road / Wayne
and Barbara Bissonette, with assistance from Pat and Robert Peek, have come
up with the name of Cobble Drive for the into the Bissonette Subdivision on
Gilman Road. Jeanne checked with Shelburne, to verify that they do not have a
road with a similar name. Andrea moved that Board vote to approve the name of
Cobble Drive for the private road entering the Bissonette Subdivision on Gilman
Road. Second by Randy and approved.
Request to Zoning Board of Adjustment for Extension of Deadline / Town
Hall Access / The Board signed letter to ZBA requesting extension.
Mason’s Building / Installation of Gutters / Rocky has received a quote of
$680 from Verdun Seamless Gutters. They are able to do the installation this
fall. The Board was in agreement to hire Verdun Seamless Gutters to install
gutters on the Mason’s Building.
Discussion of Silver Street Engineering Study /
The Board agreed to do preliminary engineering on the bridge replacement and as a secondary item to that project look at changing the approach from the bridge to Rt 116. Also discussed was needed road reconstruction from the area by Cioffi residence down to LeClair Hill.
CSWD Community Clean Up Fund for FY 01 / Suggestions of projects for the
funds? Hinesburg will receive $1000 to offset tipping fees. John explained this
would need to be a special clean up project not maintenance of roadsides.
There were no projects brought up at this time.
Request to VAOT Regarding Realignment of Old Route 116 / The Board
reviewed and signed letter to VAOT.
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Update to Personnel Policy / suggested updates were given to Board
members for review. The parental leave does meet State standards.
Standardized time sheets for all departments was discussed.
Discussion of Upcoming Budget Cycle / Jeanne will distribute the schedule
as proposed to department heads and submit the information for the next issue
of the Record.
Additions to Agenda
Landscaping Plan for Water Storage Tank Site/ Rocky has received prices
from Arbortech and Cobble Creek. The Board approved contracting with Cobble
Creek at a price of $5550. with the Town responsible for the digging.
Training for Town Administrator /
Leadership Class October 23 – 27. TheBoard was in favor of Jeanne taking this class.
Andrea stated she was glad to see the gravel on the shoulder of the Richmond
Rd done, but was concerned with the way it was edged.
Rocky stated Mike will back up the gravel with some top soil to help hold the gravel in some areas.
Randy moved the Board vote to adjourn at 9:07 p.m., second by John and approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Spadaccini, secretary