Selectboard Meeting

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Attending the meeting; Lynn Gardner, Jon Trefry, Randy Volk, John Guttler, Andrea Morgante, Jeanne Wilson, Rocky Martin, Russ Barone, Martha Quatt, Michelle Fischer, Jeff and Beth Miller, Debra Howard, Chris Morrell, Lisa Primo, Stewart Pierson.

 

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

 

Russell Barone of Mechanicsville LLC / Policy on Collection of             Connection Fees – Lynne advised currently connection fees are due when the permit is applied for and approved by the Board.  Russ is suggesting he pay the connection fee when he is issued a building permit.  He is planning on building 2 to 4 units of the elderly housing at a time.

The Board was in agreement that when a building permit is issued for an approved project that is when the hook up fee is due.  Rocky and Jeanne will draw up a policy to address this.  Andrea suggested also checking how other towns implement the fee.

  

Debra Howard / Interview for Planning Commission Vacancy – Debra has served on the Zoning Board and feels she would be an asset to the Planning Commission as she has an understanding of the intent of the Town Plan and putting it into useable regulations.  

 

Richmond Road & Partridge Hill Road Neighbors / Traffic Calming Measures

Martha Quatt presented the Board with several ideas from the residents on this matter. 

Close the slip ramp from April till Oct / with the realignment of the Partridge Hill Road intersection a natural space be created to be maintained with plantings by the neighbors / 15 mph speed posting on Partridge Hill and road narrows sign / 25 mph speed limit on the S curve on Richmond Rd. / natural barriers such as tree plantings.

The Board pointed out the intersection will be realigned this summer.

Jeff Miller stated Partridge Hill Rd has increased in width over years of grading and feels it is unsafe in its wider state.  He would like to create slowing of traffic by visually narrowing of the road through plantings and a fence.   A fence would be in the Town right-of-way.  Rocky stated the fence will likely be hit by the snowplow and the Millers would be responsible to repair and maintain.

 

Police Chief Chris Morrell / Introduction of Lisa Primo / Potential Police Candidate – Lisa has worked for Hinesburg in the past as a student at CVU she helped Jeanne with the 911 project. Lisa will go for training at the Academy and then begin to fill in where needed in the department.

Correspondence from CUSI –  Lynn reported that Diane Snelling is working on the issue with the State Police to be sure Hinesburg retains coverage.

                                   

Other Business

Review of CCMPO Route 116 Scoping Study:  This project is near completion.  Prior to taking the study to the State, the CCMPO will need a letter of support from the Selectboard, endorsing the alternatives presented in the report, as well as a letter stating that the town is willing to maintain the lighting, sidewalks, trees and traffic calming devices. 

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Rocky suggested Hinesburg rewrite the executive summary.  The Board reviewed conclusions and

recommendations and asked Jeanne to draft a letter to AOT requesting a 3 way stop at Charlotte Rd./Rt 116 intersection.

 

Review of Draft Wastewater Capacity Allocation Ordinance:  Rocky reviewed changes he made with the Board.  There is an increase in the holding fee for sewer allocation; also allocation fees will be paid when the allocation is approved.

 

Discussion of CSWD Lease Agreement:  Current lease expires on December 31, 2004.  The Town has had discussions with CSWD personnel regarding the Town’s intent to not renew the lease in order to make room for the expansion of the Highway Garage facilities.  However, the Town has never stated it’s intent to not renew the lease in writing. 

CSWD has come up with a proposed payment for the lease of the property.  The Board will look at the issue in conjunction with site plan changes at the Town Garage.

 

Planning for Green Up Day (Saturday, May 3, 2003) – Rocky will handle as in past years.

 

Correspondence from Elizabeth Newman / Drainage on Richmond Road:  A letter has been received from Elizabeth Newman of Strawberry Hill Road, stating her concern about the property owner at the intersection of Richmond Road / North Road / Texas Hill Road creating a drainage issue onto the Town road by filling in the low lying areas of his property.  Highway Foreman Michael Anthony had previously voiced a similar concern, and plans to discuss the issue with the property owner.  A letter to be sent to the property owner was signed by the Board.

 

Additions to the Agenda

Saputo Wastewater Feasibility Study:  Rocky reports Saputo has approached him about moving the pretreatment facility next to the Towns sewage facility. The Board directed Rocky to have Saputo go ahead with a feasibility study at their cost.

 

Paul Eddy Land Swap:  Rocky will pursue getting an appraisal for the property.

 

Water Shut Off for Overdue Water Accounts:  Rocky Martin updated the Board on overdue accounts and attempts to collect fees.  The Board was in agreement to proceed with notice of water shut off with accounts that are over a year delinquent.

 

Outgoing Correspondence

Response Letter to Hinesburg Veterinary Associates, Inc. regarding wastewater capacity allocation request for Lot #7 in Commerce Park.

 

Items of Interest

The 3rd public forum on the Town Plan Revision Project will be tomorrow evening (April 8th) at 7:00 PM at the Community Alliance Church on Pond Road.

 

The Hinesburg Fire Department First Response was awarded the First Response Service of             the Year Award at the Vermont EMS Conference on Saturday.

 

John moved the Board vote to adjourn at 10:05 p.m., second by Randy and approved.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary