Selectboard Meeting

January 19, 2004

Attending the meeting; Lynn Gardner, Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, Randy Volk, Rob Bast, Jeanne Wilson, Mike Anthony, Colleen MacKinnon

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

Budget Planning Sessions

Discussion of Town Meeting Warning and Articles – the Board changed some of the wording on the articles and changed the order of some to make it clearer. The warning will be written with changes for the Board members to sign.

Other Business

Correspondence to Hinesburg Planning Commission / Rezoning of Munson Parcel – Colleen was present to advise the Board that the school is not willing to incur any costs that may be associated with obtaining the parcel and would not want to loose use of the field at Lyman Meadows.

Randy stated he sees this as having value to the Town even if the school has no interest in a use for the land connected to the school.

The Board reviewed letter sent them by George Munson in response to the letter the Board sent him. The Board agreed to the southern boundary line George addressed in his letter. Jeanne will send a response to George from the Board.

The Board reviewed and signed the letter to the Planning Commission on the proposed project.

Correspondence to Partridge Hill Road Residents / RE: Road Improvements – letter reviewed by the Board. Jeanne will incorporate changes requested.

Annual VTrans Certificate of Highway Mileage: Rob moved that the Board vote to sign the 2004 Certificate of Highway Mileage from the State of Vermont Agency of Transportation. Second by Jon and approved.

Additions to the Agenda

Key Safe Lock Box for Town Hall: Al Barber has recommended lock boxes for Town Hall and the highway garage. Rocky has order forms, and the cost is $178 per box. The Board was in agreement with the purchase.

Update on Nextel Communications Facility: Conservation Commission is interested in exploring this offer. Bill Marks feels that any stipulations in the deed are workable. Nextel will be in later this week to do some signal testing to see if site is suitable.

Eddy Donation Update – Jeanne reported the Recreation Board has discussed possible use of the donation. Paul is envisioning a large project done within the next few years . On notice from Paul the Town Clerk will have the stocks cashed in and Paul will add money in the amount required to make a total donation of $75,000.

Rob moved the Board go into executive session for personnel discussion with Michael Anthony, second by Jon and approved.

Rob moved the Board come out of executive session and adjourn, second by Jon and approved.

Respectfully submitted, Valerie Spadaccini, secretary