Selectboard Meeting

December 3, 2001

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Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, John Guttler, Randy Volk,

Jeanne Wilson, Mike Anthony, Al Barber, Rocky Martin, Steve Button, Chris Morrell, Stuart

Pierson.

Meeting called to order at 7 p.m.

Budget Meetings:

Public Works

Highway Department - Mike proposed hiring a 5th employee for the highway crew. The Board

discussed with Mike why he felt the need for the additional employee and how that would effect

overtime for the crew as well as catching up on routine maintenance to the roads. The Board

reduced the capital budget by $50,000. Mike also noted he included for the purchase of a new

pump and generator and will split this with sewer/water dept. The 88 truck will be replaced with a

new tandem truck.

Wastewater Treatment / Water Supply - Rocky reviewed with the Board the budget - he plans to

purchase a new truck which will be a full size pick up and will transfer the one he currently drives

to Steve and will sell the one Steve is driving. Discussed the need to adjust the sewage rates next

year.

Public Safety

Police Department - discussed the issue of the high cost of dispatching and will continue to look

at ways to hold down this item. Will replace the roof on the garage at the Police Station.

Animal Control - reviewed - no changes

E-9-1-1 -reviewed - no changes

Fire Department - reviewed - no changes

First Response - reviewed - no changes

Fire Warden - Al Barber stated this is not his area but went on to explain that the budget goes to

pay for equipment needed to fight forest fires and for classes.

Other Business

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

Driveway Permit Application for Michael Boutin on Shelburne Falls Road: Jon moved that

the Board vote to approve the driveway permit application of Michael Boutin for a road cut on

Shelburne Falls Road, Grand List Lot Number 4-1-21.1, 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. Second by Andrea and approved.

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Discussion of Speed Limit on Route 116: RE: call from resident asking if speed limit on Route 116

in village should be reduced to 25 mph. The Board agreed this should be referred to AOT as 116 is a

state road.

Authorize Alcohol at the Town Garage for Holiday Party: John moved that the Board vote to

authorize the presence and consumption of alcohol at the Town Garage for the annual holiday

party on December 14, 2001 (snow date of December 21, 201). Second by Andrea and approved.

Additions to the Agenda

Grant Award Notification for Local Law Enforcement Block Grant: The Hinesburg Community

Police Department has been awarded a grant of $10,525 for the period 11/01/01 to 9/30/03. The

Grant Award Notification needs to be signed by the Selectboard Chair.

Randy moved that the Board vote to authorized its Chairman to sign the Grant Award Notification

for the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant, for grant funding in the amount of $10,525. Second

by John and approved.

Town Hall Lease Agreement / Joyce Devoid for Touch for Health Class: Andrea moved that

the Board vote to approve the Town Hall usage request of Joyce Devoid to hold a Touch for

Health Class on January 12, 19 and 26 from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, subject to the terms and

conditions of the Town’s rental policy. Second by Randy and approved.

John moved the Board vote to adjourn at 9:20 p.m., second by Andrea and approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary