Selectboard Meeting

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Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, Jon Trefry, Andrea Morgante, John Guttler, Jeanne Wilson, Rocky Martin, Owiso Makuku, Jim Gelber, Darlene Ruggles, David Lyman, Jeffrey Tucker, Brian Austin.

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

Owiso Makuku / Interview for Planning Commission Vacancy. Owiso spoke with the Board regarding her background in zoning and planning and her vision for Hinesburg.

Jeffrey Tucker & Brian Austin of DuBois & King, Inc. / Presentation of Draft Final Plans for Silver Street Bridge Replacement Project – reviewed with the Board and adjacent property owners present the status of the project.

Jeff will check into the possible need to extend some of the environmental permitting so the Town does not have to spend extra money to permit duplicate times.

DuBois & King took 4 borings at a depth of 85 – 95 feet. They have met with the foundation engineer at AOT and reviewed the findings.

Discussed the option to put in conduit for possible future burying of power and or phone lines.

DuBois & King will set up meetings with property owners for purpose of obtaining easements and right-of-way.

Discussed the impact on parking at the school and impact of the temporary bridge and construction on the adjacent properties.

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 Andrea and approved.

Approve Minutes of March 31, 2003: Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of March 31, 2003. Second by John and approved.

.Approve Minutes of April 7, 2003: Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of April 7, 2003 as corrected. Second by John and approved.

Andrea moved the Board vote to approve construction of a split rail or similar type fence by the Millers on Partridge Hill Rd in the Town right-of-way. Type and location of fence to be approved by the Public Works Director and maintenance will be responsibility of the landowner. Second by Jon and approved

Review of Draft Wastewater Capacity Allocation Ordinance: First draft of revised ordinance was reviewed with Rocky. Changes discussed at this meeting will be sent to Board members and a Public Hearing will be set.

Wastewater Service Area: In order to complete the build out analysis of the wastewater service area, the service area needs to be defined.

The Board reviewed current area as mapped and discussed possible areas to extend to. Rocky will make some overlays for the current map with options for review.

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Saputo Agreement on Stella Road / Town Hall Access: The agreement has been reviewed by Town Attorney Bud Allen and David Sichel at VLCT PACIF. Jon moved that the Board vote to authorize Town Agent Bud Allen to sign the Easement Agreement for the Southernmost 160 feet on Stella Road between Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and the Town of Hinesburg. Second by John and approved.

Green Up Day / HBPA Permission to Plant Shrubs on Town Property: The HBPA is planning to plant shrubs on the southwest corner of the Charlotte Road & Route 116 intersection (next to Dona Walkers). These shrubs will be planted around the angled brace pole, which supports the power pole, and Andrea is advising on the type of shrubs and placement. Andrea moved that the Board vote to permit the Hinesburg Business and Professional Association to plant shrubs on Town property on the southwest corner of the Charlotte Road and Route 116, second by Jon and approved.

Resignation from the Planning Commission / Will Patten: Andrea moved that the Board vote to accept the resignation of Will Patten from the Hinesburg Planning Commission, second by John and approved.

Appointment to the Planning Commission: The Board has interviewed four applicants for the vacancy on the Planning Commission (Robert Gagliuso, Debra Howard, Johanna White and Owiso Makuku). Jon moved that the Board vote to appoint Debra Howard to the Planning Commission to fill a vacancy with a term which will expire on January 1, 2006, second by Andrea and approved.

Additions to the Agenda

Request from Hinesburg Conservation Commission for Expenditure of Land Preservation Fund Monies: At the recommendation and request of the Hinesburg Conservation Commission, Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve expenditure of $5,000 from the Land Preservation Fund to assist in the Hinesburg Land Trust in conserving the Isham Farm on Silver Street. Second by Jon and approved.

John moved the Board vote to adjourn at 9:55 p.m., second by Andrea and approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary