Selectboard Meeting

July 2, 2001

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      Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, John Guttler, Jeanne Wilson, Mary Zuber, Donna and Bruce Cunningham, Gill Coates, Valerie Spadaccini,

 

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

                       

      Bruce Cunningham / RE: Warrant to Impound & Destroy Unlicensed Dogs - Bruce was requesting the warrant to kill unlicensed dogs not be signed in the future and rescind the warrant issued this year.

     Mary asked Bruce about the issue as pertaining to his dog.  Bruce stated he gave his dog away after the warrant was issued and some time later got the dog back and so considers it a newly acquired dog not subject to the late fee for licensing.

     Bruce feels threatening people is not the way to accomplish getting dogs licensed

     It was the consensus of the Board to look at this issue and come up with a better solution that is within State Statute.  Jeanne will check with VLCT on the subject.

     Gill Coates stated he feels it is important to be sure dogs are vaccinated and licensed as there are dogs running at large.

     Valerie Spadaccini stated she felt this should not be an issue the Town needs to address as dog owners are aware of the due date for licenses and no dog need be on the list for the warrant if the owner is responsible.

 

     The Board spoke with Gill regarding Hinesburg and how reapportionment of representatives may effect the Town.  Charlotte does not meet the minimum and is currently combined with some of Shelburne.  The prospect of Charlotte using a portion of Hinesburg to meet the minimum for a single member district is not favorable with Hinesburg.

 

      Other Business

 

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

     

      Approve Minutes of June 18, 2001: Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of June 18, 2001, second by John and approved.

     

      Approve Minutes of June 25, 2001: John moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of June 25, 2001, second by Andrea and approved with Jon abstaining

     

      Humane Society / Animal Control Agreement for FY 01-02:  Andrea moved that the Board vote to authorize the chairman to sign the contract with the Humane Society of Chittenden County for the period 9/1/01 - 9/1/02.  Second by Jon and approved.

     

      Revised Saputo Wastewater Utility Agreement:  John moved that the Board vote to sign the Wastewater  Utility Agreement between the Town of Hinesburg and Saputo Cheese USA Inc. dated 7/2/01.  The agreement shall expire on June 30, 2006, and will replace the agreement signed by the Board on June 18, 2001.  Second by Jon and approved.

     

     

     

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      Additions to the Agenda

 

      VNA Agreement for FY 01/02:  Andrea moved that the Board vote to authorize the chairman to sign the contract with the VNA for FY 01-02, to provide services to residents of Hinesburg for the amount of  $5,518 as was approved by voters at Town Meeting in March 2001.

      Second by John and approved.

 

      Correction to Annual Meeting Minutes:  Tom Joslin, the Annual Meeting Minute Taker, contacted Jeanne in response to the letter in the May issue of the Hinesburg Record from Earla Sue McNaull.  In the letter,  Earla Sue pointed out an error in Article 7.  At Tom’s request, the word “lot” has been added to the end of paragraph #1 under Article 7.  The article now reads:

     

      Earla Sue McNaull, a library trustee, reported some progress in efforts to sell the previous library building on Main Street in the village.  Sale proceeds would be split equally between the library and the heirs of the Labell family, which had donated the original building lot.

     

      Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of the March 5, 2001 Annual Town Meeting as corrected, with a correction to Article 7 as outlined in the letter from Library Trustee Earla Sue McNaull.  Second by Jon and approved.

            

      Outgoing Correspondence

 

      Letter to CVU Board of Directors regarding proposed CVU Expansion. - Andrea would like to work on the wording of the letter and will get it to Jeanne.

 

     Jeanne reported on paving the parking lot at Town Hall - Mike stated paving funds are specified for highways but he will get a price for the job so the Board can see if sufficient funds are available in an appropriate account.

 

     Jon moved the Board vote to adjourn at 8:15 p.m., second by Andrea and approved.

 

 

     Respectfully submitted,

 

     Valerie Spadaccini