Selectboard Meeting
January
20, 2003
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Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, Randy Volk, John Guttler, Jeanne Wilson, Norm Thibault, Chris Morrell, Al Barber, Stewart Pierson.
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Norm
Thibault of Chittenden County Snowmobile Trail Association / Use of
Leavensworth Road Bridge for Snowmobile Trail : Mr. Thibault
explained to the Board why the Association is requesting this use and answered
questions of Board members regarding enforcement of proper use. Randy moved that the Board vote to approve
the use of the Leavensworth Road Bridge for a V.A.S.T. trail until May 1,
2003. The Trail Coordinator will work
with the Highway Foreman to reach an agreement on a safe location and angle of
intersection for Leavensworth Road and the trail. Second by Andrea and approved.
Agency
Funding / CUSI Listing – the Board agreed not to list with other agency
requests.
Delinquent Tax Collector / Hourly
Compensation – Andrea moved to set the Delinquent Tax Collectors salary at
$10,000., second by Jon. Discussed were
the past requests for time tracking as well as appropriate time to set salary
amount. Andrea withdrew her motion and
Jon his second. It was agreed for
Jeanne to write a letter to the
Delinquent Tax Collector to submit hours on a weekly basis as the Board is
considering making this an hourly position and need documentation of time
spent.
Highway
Budget / Pond Brook Road Culvert Replacement – the cost estimate increased from
$50,000 to $136,000. The Board agreed
they need more information on the reason for the cost increase and would like a
second estimate. No change to budgeted
amount.
Finalize
Capital Budget - reviewed
Finalize
Expenditure Summary -reviewed
Finalize
Revenue Summary - reviewed
Projected
Growth in Grand List - reviewed
Tax
Rate Projection - .62
Discussion
of Warning and Articles
The Board will
meet next Monday to sign the warning.
Approve
Minutes of December 30, 2002: John moved
that the Board vote to approve the minutes of December 30, 2002. Second by Jon and approved with Randy
abstaining.
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Approve
Minutes of January 6, 2003: Andrea moved
that the Board vote to approve the minutes of January 6, 2003. Second by Randy and approved with John
abstaining.
Trial Balance
for Water & Wastewater and General Funds for Period Ending 12/31/02: Jon moved that the Board vote to
acknowledge receipt of the Trial Balance for the Water & Wastewater Fund
and General Fund for the period ending 12/31/02.
Second
by John and approved.
Road Name
Approval / “Avalanche Road” off Sherman Hollow Road: Randy moved that the Board vote to approve the road name of
“Avalanche Road” for the private road accessing the Truax Development on
Sherman Hollow Road. Second by John and approved.
Designation of
Wastewater Funds / Upgrade and Replacement:
Randy
moved that the Board vote to designate $10,000 of the $263,195 Unreserved Funds
in the Water & Wastewater Fund at the close of FY 01-02 as reserved for
Wastewater Upgrade and Replacement.
This motion will result in the following reserved funds at the close of
FY 01 -02:
Reserved for
Pump House 1,438
Reserved for
Sludge Removal 72,710
Reserved for
Wastewater Upgrade and Replacement 10,000
Unreserved 253,195
Second
by Jon and approved.
Road Reclassification
Order and Decision: Randy moved
that the Board vote to sign the Order and Decision dated January 20, 2003 for
the reclassification of Boutin Road South, Place Road West Extension and Mill
Road from Class III to Class IV, and submit the signed Order and Decision to be
recorded by the Town Clerk. Second by
John and approved.
Driveway
Permit / WCVT for Schryer Property on Texas Hill Road: This driveway is being installed by
Waitsfield Champlain Valley Telecom on the property of Robert and Teresa
Schryer on Texas Hill Road, for the purpose of accessing a telephone equipment
cabinet. Randy moved that the Board
vote to approve the driveway permit application of Waitsfield Champlain Valley
Telecom for a road cut on the Robert and Teresa Schryer property on Texas Hill
Road (Grand List Lot #05-01-38) as outlined in the permit dated 1/6/03, subject
to the terms and conditions placed on the permit by the
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Highway Foreman and all state and local
permits governing the development of this parcel. Second by John and approved.
Obstruction of
Sidewalk / 10497 Route 116: The Board
signed letter written to tenant and copied to the landlord regarding truck
parked blocking the sidewalk.
2003
Certificate of Highway Mileage: John moved
that the Board vote to sign the 2003 Certificate of Highway Mileage from the
State of Vermont Agency of Transportation.
The certificate has been corrected to reflect the reclassification of
0.17 miles of Class III Highway to Class IV.
Second by Jon and approved.
Resolution /
State Education Funds for Property Tax Reduction: Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the resolution
calling on the Governor and the members of the Vermont Legislature to take the
necessary action to increase the education block grant or reduce the statewide
property tax rate in an effort to reverse the trend of increasing school
property taxes. Second by Andrea and
approved.
Agreement for
Capital Asset Valuation Services / Maximus, Inc.: To comply with the requirements of GASB-34 fixed asset
accounting principles the Town must first establish a capital asset valuation
database. An amount of $4,500 has been
included in the budget for FY 03-04 for this service. Jon moved that the Board vote to authorize the Chairman to sign
the agreement with Maximus, Inc. for Capital Asset Valuation Services for a fee
not to exceed $4,500, and to commence after July 1, 2003. Second by Andrea and
approved.
CCRPC
Representative to Local Housing Supply Goals Task Force: CCRPC is establishing this task force
to address a shortage in affordable housing.
They have requested the Board appoint a representative from Hinesburg to
participate in this task force. The
Planning Commission will discuss this issue at their next meeting and make an
appointment recommendation to the Board.
Selectboard
Article for Annual Report – reviewed
Randy moved the Board vote to adjourn
at 9:20 p.m., second by Andrea and approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Spadaccini, secretary