Selectboard Meeting

May 19, 2003

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Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, Randy Volk, Jeanne Wilson, Rocky Martin, Richard Lyman, John Mace, Carrie Fenn, Joe  Iadanza, Nancy Norris, Deb Howard, Alex Weinhagen, Michelle Maresca.

 

Lynn called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

Richard Lyman was present to voice his concern with dust being stirred up on Palmer Rd from construction traffic.  He spoke with the contractor, John Scott, who stated he has no plans to apply chloride for dust control.  Rocky stated one resolution would be for the Town to apply chloride and bill the contractor.  Rocky will contact John Scott to see if there is a way to minimize dust.

 

Public Meeting on Draft Wastewater Capacity Allocation Ordinance (Scheduled to be adopted on June 2, 2003) The Board and Rocky reviewed the final draft.

 

Michelle Maresca of Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission / Results of Regional Build-Out Analysis with a focus on Hinesburg’s results – Michelle showed planning for patterns of growth and how Hinesburg’s zoning does or does not fit into the growth potential identified in the analysis.

Michelle’s presentation was followed by a discussion of how this build-out analysis relates to defining the Wastewater Service Area. Rocky had maps showing districts as identified in the past and spoke of the area he would like to see in the future primary and secondary districts.  The need to have two areas as opposed to one was discussed.  It was agreed to maintain mixed use and include growth on Mechanicsville Rd and out to Buck Hill Rd.

Michelle will work up a rough draft of areas discussed.

 

Other Business

 

Approve Warrants:  Randy 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 5, 2003:  Randy moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of May 5, 2003.  Second by Andrea and approved.

 

Andrea moved that the Board agreed not to send a copy of the proposed Wastewater Ordinance to allocation holders but to let them know a copy is available at Town Hall.  Second by Randy and approved.

 

Discussion of CUSI Correspondence: The Board reviewed the letter Jeanne prepared.  Jeanne will rewrite as suggested.

 

Discussion of Correspondence with Development Review Board:  Letter prepared for Board signature, inviting DRB members to attend June 2nd meeting to discuss recent issues that have been raised regarding DRB operating procedures. Suggested possible taping of meeting, less deliberative sessions, and quicker timing of the review process.

           

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Request for Wastewater Allocation / Wind NRG Partners, LLC: (This project has received site plan approval)  Randy moved that the Board vote to approve the Wastewater Allocation Request for Wind NRG Partners, LLC for 1,215 gpd in wastewater treatment capacity for a 46,000 sq. ft. commercial facility located in Industrial Zone V on Grand List Lot #16-20-56.10, based on 90 employees.  Second by Jon and approved. 

 

VEDA Municipal Impact Questionnaire / Wind NRG Partners, LLC:  As part of Wind NRG Partners application for financing through the Vermont Economic Development Authority, the Selectboard is requested to sign a municipal impact questionnaire.  Randy moved that the Board vote to approve and sign the Vermont Economic Development Authority municipal impact questionnaire for Wind NRG Partners, LLC for a 46,000 sq. ft. commercial facility located in Industrial Zone V on Grand List Lot #16-20-56.10.  Second by Andrea and approved.

 

Request for Wastewater Allocation / Clinton Emmons on Bittersweet Hill:  (This project has not appeared before the DRB yet for sketch plan approval.  The first review of this project will be on 5/20/03).  Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the Wastewater Allocation Request for Clinton Emmons for 210 gpd to service a single family home on a potential one-lot subdivision on Bittersweet Hill, a subdivision of Grand List Lot # 16-20-56.3.  Second by Andrea.  Discussed was the previous allocation and that this is a new request and the project needs DRB approval.  Motion failed with Lynn voting in favor and Andrea, Jon and Randy opposed.

 

Request to Serve Alcohol at Fire Station on June 8 for Graduation Party / Brenda Prim:  Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the request by Brenda Prim for permission to serve alcohol at a graduation party at the Hinesburg Fire Hall on June 8, 2003 from 1 – 6 PM, with the following conditions:

 

§         A responsible person over 21 years of age will be designated to be “in charge” of the event and to monitor alcohol use at the event to ensure that there is no underage drinking and that intoxicated persons do not drive; and

 

§         A “Don’t Drink and Drive” poster shall be posted at the entrance to the event, naming the responsible person and offering the services of the responsible person to arrange safe trips home.

Second by Randy and approved.

 

Request for Use of Town Hall on June 14 for Contra Dance / Cara Caparelli:  Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve the request by Cara Caparelli for use of the Town Hall on June 14, 2003 from 5 -10 PM for a contra dance, subject to the terms and conditions of the Hinesburg Town Hall Use Policy. Second by Randy and approved.

 

Road Cut Permit Application / Tim & Christie Brown on Magee Hill Road:  (This is a subdivision which has received final approval from the DRB) Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve the Road Cut Permit Application of Tim and Christie Brown for a road cut on Magee Hill Road (a subdivision of Grand List Lot #05-01-08 ) as outlined in the permit dated 11/17/02, subject to the terms and conditions placed on the permit by the Highway Foreman and all state and local permits governing the development of this parcel.  Second by Randy and approved.

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Additions to the Agenda

 

Overweight Vehicle Permits:  Randy moved that the Board vote to approve the overweight vehicle permits issued, as detailed on the Overweight Vehicle Permit List, dated 5/15/03. Second by Andrea and approved.

 

Certificate of Approval for Location of Junkyard / James & Mark Burnett:  This certificate of approval is granted every five years.  In 1998, when approval was granted, the following conditions were placed on the approval:

1.      Condition one was that a survey be completed and permanent markers installed.  This condition was completed and the survey recorded in March 1999.

2.      The performance standards set forth in the Zoning Bylaw of the Town of Hinesburg § 5.12 shall be applicable to the applicants’ operation on the premises in question.

3.      The fence and vegetation screening the property from public view must be placed in good repair and condition, maintained in good repair and condition and must comply with the standards for such screening set forth in the state statute 24 VSA § 2257 and in applicable Agency of Transportation regulations.

4.      The granting of this application shall in no way indicate the Selectboard’s approval of future activities on the property or the Selectboard’s acknowledgment that future activities upon the property will be in compliance with the Zoning Bylaw of the Town of Hinesburg.  The operation of a junkyard and the conduct of some related activities on this property predate the municipal zoning ordinance and have been continued without effective abandonment.  Specific activities or uses which have not previously been conducted on the property or which have been effectively abandoned are prohibited by the Zoning Bylaw notwithstanding the granting of this application.

Randy moved that the Board vote to grant James and Mark Burnett a Certificate of Approval for Location of a Junkyard subject to and contingent upon compliance with conditions #2, 3 and 4 as stated above. Second by Jon and approved.

 

Future Resignation of Town Service Officer:  Robin Harris will be resigning as Town Service Officer effective June 15, 2003 (resignation can be recognized at June 2 meeting).  A new Service Officer will be needed, and Robin’s work for the Town should be recognized. 

 

Request for Use of Town Hall for July 4th Book Sale:  Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve the use of the Town Hall by the Carpenter Carse Library for the annual July 4th Book Sale.

Second by Jon and approved.

 

Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity / Conveyance of Real Estate:  The procedure for conveying municipal real estate is outlined in Title 24 VSA § 1061. This requires posting a notice and being published in a newspaper.

 

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 Road Cut Permit Application / Peter Monty on Lincoln Hill Road: Incomplete app, no map attached.

 

Road Cut Permit Application / Stephen Anyzeski on Lincoln Hill Road: Incomplete app, incomplete map attached.

 

Andrea moved the Board go into executive session for personnel discussion, second by Randy and approved.

Andrea moved the Board come out of executive session and adjourn, second by Randy and approved.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary