Selectboard Meeting
April 16, 2001
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Attending the meeting; Lynn Gardner, Jon Trefry, John
Guttler, Andrea Morgante, Randy Volk, Jeanne Wilson, Bill Leggett, Kristie
Brown, Rocky Martin, Stuart Pierson
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
William Leggett / RE: Community Police Department - Bill informed the Board of a drive off incident at
his business and events that happened as a result of this. He stated he was not happy with the response
of the Hinesburg Police or their unprofessionalism in handling the
situation.
The Board stated they were glad he came to them with
his concerns and will look into them.
Other Business
Approve
Warrants: John moved that the Board
approve the warrants for bills payable as presented by the Town Treasurer,
second by Jon and approved.
Approve
Minutes of April 2, 2001: Jon moved
that the Board vote to approve the minutes of April 2, 2001 as corrected,
second by John and approved as corrected.
Andrea stated she did not feel it was necessary in that meeting to go
into executive session for discussion of the WTO Summit of the Americas.
Trial
Balance for the Sewer & Water Account and General Fund Account for the
Period Ending 3/31/01 / Randy moved
that the Board vote to acknowledge receipt of the Trial Balance for the Sewer
& Water Account and General Fund Account for the Period Ending
3/31/01. Second by Andrea and approved.
Renewal of
Liquor Licenses:
Andrea
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 Jo-Ken Corporation (The Whole Enchilada) for
a first class liquor license. Second by
John and approved.
Randy
moved that the Board adjourn as the Board of Liquor Control, second by John and
approved.
Appointment to the Recreation Commission: The
Recreation Commission recommends the appointment of Lori Hennessey for
the remaining vacancy on the commission.
Randy
moved that the Board vote to appoint
Lori Hennessey to the Hinesburg
Recreation Commission for a three-year term, which will expire on January 1,
2004. Second by Andrea and approved.
Driveway
Permit Application / Berone on Magee Hill Road: This permit is for a
road cut on the former Peg Farr property on Magee Hill Road. In May of 2000, the Board approved a
driveway permit for this parcel. The
new owners would like to relocate the planned drive, and upon the completion of
construction, close the one approved last year.
Andrea
moved that the Board vote to approve the driveway permit application of Berone
Construction for a road cut on Magee Hill Road, Grand List Lot Number 1-1-5,
subject to the
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terms
and conditions placed on the permit by the Road Foreman and all State and Local
permits governing the development of this parcel. This approval replaces the Driveway Permit issued by the Board on
May 1, 2000. Second by Jon.
The Board
discussed concern of using the existing culvert as it may get damaged in
removing it and added to the
permit the condition that if the existing culvert is damaged the applicant
will replace with new one of same
size.
Motion
voted with added condition and approved.
The Board discussed installation of culverts as
required on driveway permits and the possibility of having an open inspection
to be sure the correct culvert is used and installed properly.
VEDA
Subordination Agreement / Mountainview Mobile Home Park: This agreement would subordinate the
Town’s lien on the Mountainview Mobile Home Park to VEDA. The purpose of this agreement is to add a
small amount of debt to VEDA, which enabled HFI to finish the water system
improvements. Jeanne faxed the
agreement to Bud, and he does not see any problem with the Town signing the
agreement.
The Board
asked Jeanne to also check with Gary Champey of the State on this issue.
Correspondence
to the COPS Office: This letter is in response to a letter received from
the COPS Office regarding their conclusion to the grant audit. Letter reviewed by the Board.
Garvey
Farm Development / Expansion of Water System:
Rocky Martin
Rocky
recommended the Town contribution increase to $11,188 ($2,400 additional) to
run the water line out to the Richmond Rd.
The Board was in agreement with Rocky’s recommendation.
Wastewater Treatment System Update: Rocky Martin
Rocky
reviewed with the Board allocation levels / discharge levels / and effluent
levels.
Wastewater
Treatment Allocations / Stirewalt & Nye on CVU Road: Both parties have not remitted quarterly payments for
their wastewater treatment capacity allocation in over four quarters. According to the letter sent by the
Selectboard in 1993 & 1994, respectively, failure to remit the quarterly
payment would result in the revocation of the allocation.
Jon moved
that the Board vote to approve the signing of the letters to Mr. & Mrs.
William Stirewalt and Katrina Nye, notifying them of the revocation of their
wastewater treatment capacity allocation if payment in full is not received by
5/1/01. Second by John and approved.
Wastewater
Allocation / Conley on Pleasant View Lane:
The Conleys on Pleasant View
Lane are putting an addition on their residence, which will have two bedrooms,
a bathroom and a kitchenette. This
addition will be used as a temporary apartment for visiting in-laws. Jerry has advised them that, as part of
their zoning approval, they will need Board approval for the increased
wastewater allocation.
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Jon moved
that the Board vote to approve an increase of 300 gallons/day in the wastewater
allocation for the Conley residence located at 119 Pleasant View Lane, Grand List Lot Number 16-20-31. Second by Andrea and approved.
Flore
Property / Bond Anticipation Loan: The most favorable interest rate Mary received for
the bond anticipation loan was from the Chittenden Bank at 3.92%. Charter One quoted an interest rate of
4.00%, and the Merchants Bank quoted an interest rate of 5.00%. Closing on the Flore Property is tomorrow
(4/17/01).
Jon moved
that the Board vote to approve the signing of the bond anticipation note of the
Chittenden Bank for $158,000 at an interest rate of 3.92%. Second by John and approved.
Town of
Hinesburg v. Paul Dunkling / Settlement Offer - The Board maintains position to hold the lien and not
settle.
Additions
to the Agenda
Vermont
Agency of Transportation / Request for Highway Rehabilitation Grant Funds: The paperwork has been sent to Richard
Hosking at District 5, requesting $147,004.03 in state funds for the
rehabilitation of Richmond and Mechanicsville Road. District 5 has forwarded a form for the Board signature to
further process the request. This was
reviewed by the Board and signed.
Andrea brought to the Boards attention the fact that
there are grant moneys available for clean water projects. Possible projects that would qualify:
Charlotte Rd (flats area); top of Buck Hill Rd.; Levinsworth Rd; Baldwin Rd;
and Lewis Creek Rd.
Jon brought up the subject of the Federal Funds for
“mitigation money” through FEMA if the Town has a documented problem (such as
the area of Baldwin Rd where gravel continually washes out) there is money
available to help with a permanent fix.
Jon also mention the Federal Funds available as
Chittenden County has been declared a disaster area from the March snow storm
and should look into how to get these funds.
John moved the Board go into executive session for
Personnel Issues / Union Contract Negotiations, second by Andrea.
John moved the Board come out of executive session
and adjourn the meeting, second by Andrea and approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Spadaccini, secretary