Selectboard Meeting

August 6, 2001

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      Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, John Guttler, Randy Volk, Jeanne Wilson, Chris Dutton

 

     Meeting called to order at 7:04 p.m.

 

      Committee on Regional Technical Academy Project  - Chris Dutton was present to review with the Board the project to build a Technical Academy in Chittenden County.  In Oct a report will be submitted to the State Dept of Education on the project.  The committee is looking for comments and suggestions by Board members regarding the project.  This is proposed to be a 9 - 12 grade school that students would attend for the entire day and would include all necessary classes and extra curricular activities such as sports teams and music.  Students would be able to transfer in after grade 9 if they chose and also transfer back to their community school if they chose not to continue to pursue a technical education.

 

      Other Business

 

      Approve Warrants: Jon moved that the Board approve the warrants for bills payable as presented by the Town Treasurer.  Second by Andrea and approved.

     

      Approve Minutes of July 16, 2001: John moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of July 16, 2001.  Second by Jon and approved with Randy abstaining.

     

      Appointment to the Planning Commission:  Jean Isham submitted a letter of interest in re-appointment to the Planning Commission.  The vacancy has been posted and published.

     

      Andrea moved that the Board vote to appoint Jean Isham to the Planning Commission for a four-year term, which will expire on July 31, 2005.  The term of this appointment may be effected if the Town establishes a Development Review Board.  Second by Randy and approved.

     

      Serving of Alcohol at Fire Hall for Private Party on August 31, 2001:  Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve the request for permission to serve alcohol (beer and wine) at a private party on August 31, 2001 from 5 PM to 9 PM, with the following conditions:

                  -A responsible person over 21 years of age will be designated to be “in charge” of the event and to 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 Randy and approved.

 

      Highway Department Review of Project Budget - The Board decided to hold off on purchase of mower deck at this time.

 

 

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      Wastewater Capacity Allocation for Devoid on Pond Road:  Leonard Devoid is exploring the possibility of subdividing his 13.6 acres on Pond Road into two building lots, one with 7 acres and one with 6.6 acres.  He is requesting a Wastewater Capacity Allocation for this project, and would extend the wastewater service lines from its current endpoint at his residence to these new lots.  The Board pointed out this is out of the current service area and so no allocation can be given.

     

      September Meeting Schedule:  The Board will meet on the 10th and 17th of the month.

 

      Personnel / Retirement of Town Clerk  - Randy moved the Board vote to accept the resignation of the Town Clerk eff 10/30/01, second by Andrea and approved.

     

      Additions to the Agenda

 

      Update on ZA Search  - the position has been offered to Peter Erb by the committee.  He will meet with the Planning Commission and Selectboard.

 

      Water System Upgrade / Pay Request from Munson Earth Moving:  In preparing the balancing change order for the water system upgrade project, Lance Phelps noticed that Munson had under-billed us for one item (multiplication error).  The Town owes Munson Earth Moving an additional $1460.08 to correct this error.  The balancing change order is just a formality requirement of the State, and changes the numbers in the contract to reflect actual not bid numbers.

     The Board is requesting further information on this issue.

     

Jeanne noted that Rocky has made a hydrant at Sunny Acres available for residents in need of water to use to fill water containers.

Andrea wanted to point out the trees at the cemetery need substantial watering.

 

John moved the Board vote to adjourn at 8:20 p.m., second by Randy and approved.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary