Selectboard Meeting

January 8, 2001

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Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, John Guttler, Jon Trefry, Andrea Morgante, Randy Volk, Jeanne Wilson, Ted White, Chris Morrell, Stephen Gutierrez, Stuart Pierson, Paul Wieczoreck, John Kiedaisch, Steve Gladstone, Faith Ingulsrud.

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

Ted White distributed Vt Fish and Game 2001 calendars and referred to several quotes in the calendar regarding care of the land. Ted stated he feels strongly we need to be guardians of the land and Hinesburg should keep this in mind when looking at developing.

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 December 4, 2000 / Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes

of December 4, 2000. Second by John and approved.

Approve Minutes of December 18, 2000 / Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of December 18, 2000. Second by Andrea and approved.

Update from Recreation Path Committee - Jon reported that the Town is committed to seeing

the project through by whatever means necessary, the State will work with us to continue funding.

The Board briefly discussed the legal costs associated with condemnation of land and

concluded that such costs would not be prohibitive . The Board views this project as a a

sidewalk extension and as such believes it has great benefit to the public and to public

safety. John Guttler noted he does not approve of condemnation of land.

The Board will meet with Bill Price of the State and Doug Henson,

engineer, on 1/17.

Chief Chris Morrell / Introduce Officer Stephen Gutierrez / Sign Employment Agreement

Chris introduced Stephen to those present and the Board discussed with Stephen his schooling,

previous work and background.

The Board welcomed Stephen to Hinesburg and signed his employment agreement.

Chief Chris Morrell / Follow-up Discussion of Future Expansion Committee Report / Time

was limited at the last meeting when this committee report was presented and did not allow for

further discussion. In light of that and the recent notice of sale for the Sarah Carpenter Building,

is there need for further discussion or action?

The Board agreed there were limited possibilities with the Sarah Carpernter Building for any municipal purpose and agreed to pursue purchase of the Flores property for current use by the Police Dept and value of location of property for site control. The Board instructed Jeanne to have an appraisal done so a sales agreement can be negotiated and purchase be put on a warning for Town Meeting.

Budget Planning Sessions

Hinesburg Land Trust - Land Trust members presented their proposed budget to the Board.

They are requesting an increase to $5,000 this year as they have a particular project they are

working on obtaining. The Board and Land Trust members reviewed projects completed over the

years.

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Cemetery Commission - level funded

Review Capital Budget -changes made as necessary

Review Expenditure Summary -changes made as necessary

Agency of Commerce and Community Development / Closeout Agreement / This VCDP

Grant was for the water connection loan fund for the residents of the Sunny Acres Development.

As the homeowners reimburse the Town for the funds, the closeout agreement for this grant

allows for the annual disbursement of program income in the following manner:

-20% will go to the Town for Program Management and General Administrative Costs

-Of the remaining 80%, 25% will be returned to the state.

-The remainder of the funds is to be awarded to single or multi-family housing units, for the replacement of failed connections or to establish new connections.

A committee consisting of one Selectboard Member, the Town Administrator and the Town

Service Officer will manage these funds, the Hinesburg Housing Rehabilitation Fund. Alternately,

the Town could contract with Lake Champlain Housing Development Corporation to assist with the

management of the Fund, but with a total amount of approximately $1900, this will most likely not

be necessary. This is the finalized agreement, which you approved at the last meeting.

Andrea moved that the Board vote to authorize the Chairman to sign the Closeout Agreement

between the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development and the Town of

Hinesburg for Grant Agreement 0065/96IG(18). Second by Randy and approved.

Vtrans Certificate of Highway Mileage for 2001 / Jon moved that the Board vote to sign the

2001 Certificate of Highway Mileage as prepared by the State of Vermont Agency of

Transportation. Second by Andrea and approved.

Lyman Meadow Water System / Discussion of Letter from Bob Resnek

The Board asked Jeanne to contact Rocky on this.

Re-Certification of Sludge Storage Lagoons / John moved that the Board vote to authorize the

Chairman to sign the Application for Solid Waste Management Re-Certification and all Board

members to sign the cover letter. Second by Jon and approved.

Follow-up Discussion Regarding Zoning Issue - Jeanne will draft a letter in response.

All Board Meeting / January 29, 2001 at 7:00 PM / Agenda items at this time include: Computer

modeling presentation of the growth factors influencing school population in Hinesburg; Future

water and wastewater needs for the Town of Hinesburg; and a discussion of the Route 116

Scoping Study.

Randy moved the Board vote to adjourn at 9:40 p.m., second by John and approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary