Selectboard Meeting

April 2, 2001

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Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, John Guttler, Randy Volk, Jeanne Wilson, Rocky Martin, Mike Anthony, Stuart Pierson.

 

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

 

Road Foreman Michael Anthony – Award Bid for Purchase of Truck

Michael received the following bids for the purchase of a new dump truck cab & chassis:

Clark’s            $69, 408.26  - International

Charlebois     $64,445.00  - Freightliner

J&B                 Refused to Bid

Mike recommended purchase of the International as it is a superior product.

 

There may be a slight change in the amounts bid, due to a change in transmissions.

 

At the recommendation of the Road Foreman, Jon moved that the Board vote to award the

contract for purchase of a new dump truck cab & chassis to Clark’s Trucking for $69,408.26,

subject to minor cost alterations for transmission changes, and extended warranty.

Second by John.

Jon asked Mike if there is a history of trucks with all wheel drive for plowing regarding maintenance.  To Mike’s knowledge no other Town with hills as in Hinesburg is using one, he pointed out using this truck will save on maintenance on the grader as well as not needing to plow with the grader and return to sand with a truck.

Motion to purchase truck from Clark’s voted and approved.

Andrea moved the Board vote to authorize Mike Anthony to sign a purchase agreement with Clark’s, second by Jon and approved.

 

Other Business

 

Approve Warrants: John moved that the Board approve the warrants for bills payable as presented by the Town Treasurer, second by Randy and approved.

 

Approve Minutes of March 19, 2001: Randy moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of March 19, 2001 as corrected, second by John and approved.

 

Renewal of Liquor Licenses:

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

 

Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve the renewal applications of Bruce and Robert Jolley (d/b/a Short Stop 17) for second class liquor licenses with licenses to sell tobacco.

Second by Jon and approved.

 

      Andrea  moved that the Board adjourn as the Board of Liquor Control, second by  

Randy and approved.

 

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Water Bill / Village Center: Rocky Martin

John moved that the Board convene as the Board of Water Commissioners, second by Randy and approved.

The Board discussed with Rocky the outstanding water bill of the former Tai Kwan Do business.  Rocky reported there was an unusual spike in water usage and felt this was not the actual usage but an error of some sort.  Rocky worked out a settlement amount with the landlord of $240.00

     Tenant Peg Montgomery has a past due water bill that is still partially unpaid.  The Board              wasin agreement the landlord is responsible for payment.  Rocky wrote a letter to the landlord       referring to the water ordinance showing where the responsibility for payment lies with the             landlord.

 John moved that the Board adjourn as the Board of Water Commissioners, second by Randy and approved.

 

Discussion of Town’s Participation in Green Up Day (May 5, 2001)

Town trucks will again be out at the garage to be filled and then driven to Williston on Monday.

 

Review of Changes to Personnel Policy:  Anticipate finalizing the policy changes for adoption effective July 1, 2001 (to coordinate with new fiscal year and union contract). See proposed Computer Software and Communications Policy.  The Board was in agreement to include proposed policy. 

 

 

 

Additions to the Agenda

 

Wastewater Allocation / Car Wash:  Thomas Sopchak is on the agenda for Tuesday’s Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, for an informal discussion of locating a car wash on the Giroux property on Route 116.  The Board has no request for allocation at this time but discussed the fact they would not approve allocation for this use as there is currently allocation for this use being held.

 

Letter from Sandy Lathem, CVU Board of Directors / RE: Configuration of CVU Board of Directors.

 

Municipal Officers Conference:  Registration deadline is today.  Any more registrations?

 

Use of Combined Time Off:  Jeanne Wilson - submitted a letter to the Board advising of her using her comp time.

 

Zoning Issue:  Jonathan Trefry - requested further discussion in regards to the Michael Hamblin case with the Zoning Board.  It was the conclusion of the Board their previous decision was correct.

 

 

 

 

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Andrea suggested the Board consider the possibility of purchasing the land connected with residences that have been condemned in the Village to construct affordable housing on.

 

Andrea moved the Board go into executive session for personnel and legal discussions, second by Randy and approved.

Personnel Issue / Union Contract Negotiations

World Trade Organization / Summit of the Americas / Quebec City, April 20 & 21, 2001.

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

Outgoing Correspondence

 

Letter of acceptance of resignation and appreciation to Barbara Brisson, Animal Control Officer

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

      Valerie Spadaccini, secretary