Selectboard Meeting

May 7, 2001

 

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Attending the meeting :  Lynn Gardner, John Guttler, Jon Trefry, Andrea Morgante, Jeanne Wilson, Rocky Martin, Daniel Opton, Michael Lavanway, Chris Morrell, Brian Duerr.           

 

Meeting called to order at 7:09 p.m.                                                                                                

 

  Dan Opton presented the Board with a signed statement by residents of Tyler Bridge Rd.               requesting a sign they designed showing an adult walking a dog and a child running along be       erected at each end of Tyler Bridge Rd to help slow traffic and make drivers aware that people   are using the road also.                                                                                                                   

Andrea moved the Board vote to support installation of a sign provided by the residents of Tyler   Bridge Rd on the north side of Rt. 116 at the Tyler Bridge Rd intersection.  Sign will be erected by the Town and they will also erect a sign in Monkton at that end of Tyler Bridge Rd if approved by the Monkton Selectboard.  Second by Jon and  approved.                                                             

 

Michael Lavanway,owner of the laundromat at Firehouse Plaza, reported he is having water quality problems.  A week or two after the Town flushes the system he gets dirty water which stains the patrons clothes and also is forced to shut down for periods of time.

Rocky showed a map of the system in that area.   Firehouse Plaza is currently on a dead end loop connected to old lines.  There is a new 8” line that runs along Commerce Pk. Rd. that they could  hook into.  The Board asked Rocky to get figures on cost to make the change and if under 3 thousand to go ahead with the project.  If over, Rocky should come back to the Board with bids to do the work.

 

Brian Duerr / RE: Right-of-way for Good Times Café Building - Brian reports that ownership of the property will be transferred and needs it recorded that the Town recognizes the right-of-way for the driveway as there was an oversight and this was never done.  It was the consensus of the Board that this looks fine.  Brian will have his attorney write up something to be recorded and will bring to the Board for the Town Agent to review.

 

Chief Chris Morrell / RE: Leggett Complaint - Chris reviewed the circumstances of the drive away incident with the Board.  He also reviewed with the Board a history of complaints for bad checks at Ballard’s and the action and status of these.

 

Other Business

      Approve Warrants: Andrea 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 16, 2001: Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of April 16, 2001,  second by John and approved.

     

      HFI Letter to VCDP / RE: Extension of Grant Deadline for Mountainview

      John moved that the Board vote to authorize the Chairman to sign the letter to Vermont Community Development Program, requesting a one-year extension to Grant #0065/98IG(14),

 

                                                            MAY 7, 2001                                                       page 2 of 3 which provides septic system upgrades to Mountainview Mobile Home Park.  This project is being managed by HFI.  Second by Andrea and approved.      

 

      Buried Utility Permit / Waitsfield Champlain Valley Telecom

      Andrea moved that the Board vote to authorize Champlain Valley Telecom to replace existing buried cable in the Town right-of-way from the junction of Silver Street and Lewis Creek Road south on Silver Street to the Monkton Town Line (approximately 4000’) as outlined in the petition signed by David Trombley of WCVT on May 1, 2001.   Second by Jon and approved.

 

      Request for Use of Town Hall / Dana Farley for Land Use Planning Workshop

      Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the Town Hall usage request of Dana Farley for a Land Use Planning Workshop on May 8, 2001.  This is a non-profit event, sponsored by The Vermont Forum on Sprawl, the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission and Champlain Initiative.  Second by Andrea and approved.

 

      Consumption of Alcohol at Fire Hall for Wedding Reception / Roy Lane

      Jon moved that the Board vote to approve Roy Lane’s request for permission to have alcohol (beer and champagne) at a wedding reception on June 16, 2001 from 3 – 8 PM, with the following conditions:

            -    Mr. Lane shall designate a responsible person over 21 years of age to be “in charge” of the event and monitor alcohol use at the event to make sure there is no underage drinking and that intoxicated persons do not drive; and

            -       A “Don’t Drink and Drive” poster shall be posted at the entrance to the event naming the responsible person and offering the services of the responsible person to arrange safe trips home.

      Second by John and approved.

     

      Update on Sidewalk / Recreation Path -The Town has  received the report from Doug Henson at Lamoureux & Dickinson on the bicycle level of service (LOS) and bicycle compatibility index (BCI) for Mechanicsville Road.  Based on the results, their recommendation is either 10’ travel lanes with 4’ bicycle lanes (one on each side), or 11’ travel lanes with 4’ bicycle lanes (one on each side), giving a total pavement width of 28’ and 30’ respectively.  Doug is waiting for the Board’s input before finalizing the report.    

      After reviewing this the Board conceptually agrees to 28’  with a painted line pending final design.

 

      Allocation of Funds for Painting of Town Hall Trim and Porch / Rocky Martin 

     Rocky received a quote for labor cost of $1,000 and the Town will furnish the paint.

 

      Designation of Sludge Removal Funds / Rocky Martin

      Rocky reports there is currently no money in the sludge removal fund, but there is money in the current sewer and water contingency fund and would like to transfer those funds to sludge removal.

Jon moved the Board vote to transfer $49,833.20 from account # 330-1540-00, sewer and water contingency fund to account # 330-5480-79 sludge removal fund.  Second by John and approved.

Rocky will work with Joe Cioffi to look into a process to set aside funds quarterly to go into the sludge removal fund.

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      Additions to the Agenda

 

      Water Only Meter for Annette’s Playschool /  - The Board is in agreement with Rocky that the Town will not meter water use separately.

     

      Wastewater Treatment Improvements to Triple L Mobile Home Park / Audette correspondence - Rocky reports there was a problem with sewage backing out of the septic system to a mobile home.  Such problems are now handles by ANR not the local Health Officer and Rocky notified ANR of the situation.  The Board discussed encouraging the owner to look at alternative systems as the Town is not planning on expanding the sewer line.  Jeanne will draft a letter to Mr. Audette on the issue.

     

      July 4th Committee Coin Drop - Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the July 4th Committee’s request to hold a coin drop on May 26th, 2001 if the Fire Department does not hold one on this date, with a rain date of June 16 th.  Second by John and approved.

     

      Driveway Permit Application / Leuschner on Baldwin Road

      This driveway was previously permitted when owned by Richard Norris in May of 1997.  The Leuschners are now ready to begin construction, and would like to renew the application.

      Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the driveway permit application of Dawn & Edward Leuschner for a road cut on Baldwin Road, Grand List Lot #11-01-47.2, 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.  This approval replaces the Driveway Permit issued by the Board on 5/19/97.  Second by Andrea and approved.

     

      Buried Utility Permit / Leuschner on Baldwin Road - Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve Edward & Dawn Leuschner’s permit to install buried utilities in the Town’s right-of way as outlined in the permit dated 5/7/01.  Second by Jon and approved.

     

      Retirement Reception for Jerry Wetzel / May 31st from 5 - 7 PM

      Discuss location, gift and other details.  Will look into holding at the new fire hall.

     

      Correspondences

      Letters of recognition to Water System Operator Steve Button and Public Works Director Rocky Martin in commemoration of Vermont Drinking Water Week.

 

Andrea felt the Town should ask the State to remove the “No Parking” signs along Rt 116. The Board discussed and agreed the original reason for requesting the signs does not exist and they may not be need.  Andrea felt that when cars do park along Rt 116 in the village it serves to slow traffic.  The Board will put a notice in the Hinesburg Record that this will be discussed at the June 4th meeting so they can get public input.

 

Lynn moved to adjourn at 9:40 p.m., second by John and approved.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Valerie Spadacccini, secretary