Selectboard Meeting

November 12, 2001

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Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, Jon Trefry, Randy Volk, John Guttler, Andrea Morgante, Jeanne Wilson, Bruce Cunningham, Rocky Martin, Al Barber, Robert Petrusa, Matthew Spiro, Rob Farley, Mark Adams, Wayne Burgess, Ann Hill, Donnie LaBelle, Susan Eisenstadt, Ernie and Vickie Oaks, Karen Farnsworth, Veronica Estey, Michael Lavanway, Elizabeth Witham, Greg Coolidge

 

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

 

Bruce Cunningham called the Boards attention to the vote at Town Meeting to set the salary of the Delinquent Tax Collector to be “reasonable and fair compensation for services rendered”.

He urges the Board to keep this in mind when setting the budget for the Delinquent Tax Collector.

 

North Road Residents / Water Shortage Issues

Jeanne reported of the survey sent to 35 residences only 13 have been returned so far with 9

stating they are out of or conserving water and 4 homes with adequate water.

Rocky outlined 2 possible options to get the water line down North Rd.  A 4 inch line would cost

approx $150,000 which includes water main and curb stops no individual hook ups. An 8 inch line

which would afford fire protection at a cost of approx $240,000.

Lynn advised the residents this would be done the same as the Garvey Farm project - the Town

would work to get the line in and a surcharge for the cost would be included in the users water bill.

Rocky advised the next step would be to get a letter of intent returned by those who will hook into

the system.

After much discussion on which route would be preferred and the particulars involved in

individuals running a line from the Town line to their residence, it was agreed that the residents

would hold a meeting and encourage their other neighbors to become involved in the project.

 

Wayne Burgess was requesting permission to run a 900 ft line from the Piette Meadow line to his

existing well line to get water and has permission for an easement to reach his property to do so.

Lynn felt as this is an emergency situation and has been done on other residences the request

should be approved.

Jon felt that the project to provide all the residents interested on North Rd should be done and not

give out many individual tie in requests which can create problems in the future.

Andrea asked how this would be metered - Rocky stated it would be at the residence.  A drawing

of where the line is and agreement to keep line through the woods open for inspection purposes

would be required.

Randy suggested the Board hold off on this request till Rocky can look into the whole picture in

depth to meet all needs.  John also felt this should not be acted on tonight.

The Board will discuss the issue and request at their meeting next week.       

 

Budget Meetings:

Listers - change the 40,000 for reappraisal to 25,000 and pick up balance next year.

Planning Commission / Zoning Board of Adjustment )development review board) -

professional services reduced to 7,000 and 2,500 put into zoning/DRB.

Salaries amount needed.

 

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Conservation Commission - proposed at 3,700

 

Michael Lavanway / Hinesburg Laundromat Water Quality Issues

Mr. Lavanway stated he is still having poor water quality issues.  He is replacing filters for his system every 10 days to two weeks at a cost to him of $150 to $220 a month.

Rocky pointed out there is iron and maganeze in the water which is not a health issue but can cause filtering problems.  Rocky will look into hooking Firehouse Plaza into the 8” line on Mechanicsville Rd from the 6” current hookup.

 

Leonard Devoid / Wastewater Allocation - Elizabeth Witham was present to represent Mr. Devoid.  There was discussion on where the servicing area ends.

Andrea moved the Board vote to allocate 450 gpd for one 3 bedroom hookup on the 13 acre parcel for Leonard Deviod, second by Randy.  Randy in favor and Andrea, Jon and John opposed. Motion failed.

 

Fern Road Residents / Water Shortage Issues - Greg Coolidge and Rocky Martin were looking to hook into Town water.  John moved the Board vote to authorize a connection to serve 3 homes off Piette Meadow main water line with the requirement of submitting a map showing the water line location.  Second by Randy and approved.

 

Application for Road Cut Permit / Clinton Emmons on CVU Road:  

Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the driveway permit application of Clinton Emmons for a road cut on CVU Road, Grand List Lot Number 16-20-56.3, 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 October 21, 1996. Second by John and approved.

Clint is also requesting to run a line in the Town right-0f-way from a pump station down CVU Rd and hook into the Town wastewater system.  The Selectboard is in favor of this project and requested engineering work and maps.

     

Other Business

Approve Warrants (including Payroll Warrant): John moved that the Board approve the warrants, including the payroll warrant, for bills payable as presented by the Town Treasurer.

Second by Jon and approved.       

Approve Minutes of October 15, 2001: Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of October 15, 2001. Second by Randy and approved.

     

Update on Firehouse Plaza Water Concerns:  In light of Mr. Lavanway’s concerns expressed at this meeting regarding the water quality at the Laundromat, Rocky asked that he and Steve wait until the next meeting to present, so that they can address both issues at the same time. 

     

Vermont Department of Health / Recommendation for Town Health Officer:  Rocky’s term as Health Officer will expire on November 30, 2001.  The Vermont Department of Health is asking for your recommendation for a Health Officer to serve the next three years.  Rocky is willing to continue his

service as Health Officer.

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Jon moved that the Board vote to recommend Rocky Martin to the Vermont Department of Health to serve as Hinesburg’s Health Officer for a three year term beginning December 1, 2001.  Second by John and approved.

 

Appointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustment:  We received a letter from Bradley Jensen, expressing his interest in a reappointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.  Deb Howard advised that she was not interested in a reappointment.

Andrea moved that the Board vote to appoint  Bradley Jensen to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a term which will expire upon the establishment of a Development Review Board or October 31, 2004, which ever shall come first. Second by Jon and approved. 

     

Application for Fire Cost Reimbursement / Isham Road Brush Fire:  In order to request reimbursement from the State Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation for the costs incurred in the Isham Road brush fire, the Town must submit the application completed by the Town Fire Warden and Town Treasurer.

 

Andrea moved that the Board vote to authorize the signing of the Application for Fire Cost Reimbursement to the State Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, as prepared by Town Fire Warden Steve Aube and Town Treasurer Melissa Ross. Second by Jon and approved with Jon abstaining.

     

Application for Buried Utility Permit / Adelphia Cable for Lincoln Hill Road:  Andrea moved that the Board vote to authorize Adelphia Cable to bury cable fiber in the Town right-of-way on North Road and Lincoln Hill Road to CB Road as outlined in the permit application dated 10/29/01. Second by Jon and approved with Andrea abstaining.   

           

Appointment of Town Auditors:  We are in need of two Town Auditors.  Missy Ross needed to resign upon her appointment to Town Clerk and Treasurer, and Robert Dimki chooses not to run for the position, preferring to be appointed should a vacancy exist.  The vacancies have been published and posted.  Prior to making an appointment for the position held by Missy Ross, it is necessary to accept her resignation from the position.  Robert Dimki has expressed an interest in a reappointment, and we have received a letter of interest from Christina Mead for the remaining vacancy.

 

John moved that the Board vote to accept the resignation of Melissa B. Ross as Town Auditor, effective October 1, 2001.  Second by Jon and approved.

 

Andrea moved that the Board vote to appoint Robert Dimki  and Christina Mead to the positions of Town Auditor for a term which will expire on Town Meeting Day 2002 (March 5, 2002). Second by Jon and approved.

     

Consumption of Alcohol at Fire Hall for Food Shelf Benefit on November 17, 2001:  There will be a benefit event at the Fire Hall on November 17th from 7 – 10 PM, featuring live music provided by the Myregaard Jazz Trio.  This event is a benefit for the Hinesburg Food Shelf, and is a BYOB event.  They are therefore requesting permission for the consumption of alcoholic

beverages at this event.

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John moved that the Board vote to approve the request for permission to consume alcohol at a benefit event at the Hinesburg Fire Hall on November 17, 2001 from 7 -10 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 Andrea and approved.

 

 

     

Additions to the Agenda

 

Meeting with Planning Commission on Road Standards:  We have been working on a revision of the Road Standards, and Faith brought it up for discussion with the Planning Commission.  The Commission elected not to discuss it on their own, instead preferring a joint meeting of the Selectboard and Planning Commission to discuss the draft.  Due to the upcoming budget meetings and the Planning Commissions schedule, Faith and Jeanne came up with two potential dates for a joint meeting – Monday, November 26th or Wednesday, December 12th. The Board chose Dec 12 to meet.

           

Heindel and Noyes Monitoring Wells:  This company is conducting an environmental investigation as required by the DEC.  The investigation will include soil borings and monitoring wells.  While most of the work will be completed in the State ROW on Route 116, two or three of the borings/monitoring wells will be in the Town ROW on Mechanicsville Road.  The wells will be completed with protective manholes flush to grade.

 

Randy moved that the vote to approve the installation of monitoring wells in the Mechanicsville Road right-of-way by Heindel and Noyes as outlined in their request dated November 9, 2001.  Second by Jon and approved.

                 

Correspondence from Schuyler Jackson / RE: CVU Expansion & Renovation

The Board asked Jeanne to write a letter to the CVU Board and send along Schuyler Jackson’s

letter suggesting setting up a Town representative board to discuss the issues of expansion.

 

Outgoing Correspondence

 

Letter of appreciation to Melissa B. Ross for her service as Recreation Director and Town Auditor.

 

Jon moved the Board vote to adjourn at 10:20 p.m., second by Andrea and approved.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary