Selectboard Meeting
June 17, 2002
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Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, John Guttler, Randy Volk (Randy had to leave at 9:20); Jeanne Wilson, Rocky Martin.
Meeting called to
order at 7:00 p.m.
The Board discussed
the current wastewater allocation policy; conditional allocation; allocation
being accurate to proposed project; is proposed project a reality; increased
fee to hold allocation. Rocky informed
the Board that the State is changing the required residential gpd for a home to
210 per unit regardless of number of bedrooms.
The Board requested
Jeanne and Rocky to work on a proposed change in fee structure and allocation.
Other Business
Approve Warrants: John moved that the Board vote to approve the warrants
(including payroll warrants) for bills payable as presented by the Town
Treasurer.
Second by Jon and
approved.
Approve Minutes of May 6, 2002: John moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of
May 6, 2002, second by Andrea and approved.
Approve Minutes of June 3, 2002: John moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of
June 3, 2002, second by Andrea and approved.
Trial Balance for Sewer & Water Fund and General Fund
for Period Ending 5/31/02: Jon moved that the Board vote to acknowledge receipt of the
Trial Balance for the Sewer & Water Fund and General Fund for the period
ending 5/31/02. Second by Andrea and
approved.
Approval of Over Weight Vehicle Permits: Jon
moved that the Board vote to approve the over weight vehicle permits issued as
detailed on the Over Weight Permit List, dated 6/12/02. Second by John and approved.
Request for Use of Town Hall / Highland Dancing
Lessons: Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the Town Hall Lease
Agreement of Danielle Pezzimenti for Highland Dance Lessons on Wednesdays (June
19th – August 21st) from 6:00 – 9:30 PM, subject to the
terms of the lease agreement. Second by
John and approved.
Request for Use of Town Hall / July 4th Book
Sale: Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve the request by
the Carpenter Carse Library for use of the Town Hall for the July 4th
Book sale. Books will be dropped off
beginning Friday, June 28th with the sale being on July 4th. Second by Jon and approved.
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Road Cut Permit / Barone (for Ernest & Theresa Giroux)
on Mechanicsville Road: Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the
driveway permit application of Barone Construction and Ernest & Theresa
Giroux for two road cuts on Mechanicsville Road (Grand List Lot #9-1-01.1) as
outlined in the permits dated 6/17/02, subject to the terms and conditions
placed on the permit by the Public Works Director and all State and local
permits governing the development of this parcel. Second by Andrea.
The Board asked Rocky to advise the DRB that the Selectboard expect sidewalks to be built with this project. They also suggested something be put into the deed language of homeowners for a potential Town right-of-way, the Town would consider taking over the road.
Wastewater Allocation / Fortin on CVU Road: As discussed at the
last meeting, Allen & Anne Fortin
plan to connect to the proposed Clinton Emmons wastewater pump station on CVU
Road. In preparation for this, the
Fortin’s have requested an allocation of 450 gpd. Randy moved that the Board vote to approve a one year conditional
wastewater capacity allocation of 450 gpd
to Allen & Anne Fortin for property located at 300 CVU Road (Grand
List Lot #16-20-52) pending all necessary Town and State permitting. This conditional approval will be revoked if
permitting approval is not secured by 6/17/03.
Second by Jon and approved with Jon and Andrea opposed.
Discussion of Wastewater Reserve Allocation / RE: David Lyman Property
Milot developing want to know how much allocation the Town has to give for a project to build affordable housing units. Also requested accolcation to come from institutional if housing is through Housing Vt. The Board stated allocation could not come from institutional.
Approval of Use of Compensatory Time: According
to the Town of Hinesburg Personnel Policy, the Selectboard must review and
approve an employee’s request to utilize more than eight consecutive hours of
compensatory time. Holly will be taking
a vacation later this month, and has requested use of 60 hours of compensatory
time for the vacation. Having just
completed the abstract of the Grand List, Holly does have adequate compensatory
time for this usage. John moved that
the Board vote to approve the request by Holly Russell for the use of 60 hours
of compensatory time.
Second by Randy and
approved.
Additions to the
Agenda
Update on Town Planner Search – Jeanne reported the committee recommends waiting as there
are no available candidates with experience at this time. The Board agreed to wait but want to be sure
the committee continues the search for a candidate. Jeanne also stated there are funds available to hire support in
the area of planning for Town Boards.
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Refurbishment of Monument in Town
Common –Shrubs will be cut
and the monument polished.
20th Employment
Anniversary for Highway Foreman on July 14th
Conservation Commission /
Geprag’s Park Pond Funds – The pond
project is cancelled. The Commission
would like to use the funds for land trust acquisition on Lincoln Hill. The Board agreed funds voted for the pond
could not be moved to another project.
Place Road Relocation: See letter from Roger Kohn. After 2 ½ years, this may finally be near
completion!
The Selectboard recommended the road crew takes ditching material and seed and mulch the shoulders on Richmond Rd.
John moved the Board go into executive session for personnel issues, second by Andrea and approved.
John moved the Board
come out of executive session and adjourn, second by Andrea and approved.
Respectfully
submitted,
Valerie Spadaccini,
secretary