Selectboard Meeting
February 2, 2004
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Attending the
meeting: Lynn Gardner, Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, Randy Volk, Ted White, Jo
White, Penrose Jackson, Greg Brown, Stewart Pierson, Jeanne Wilson, Rocky
Martin, Steve Button, Missy Ross.
Meeting called to
order at 7:00 p.m.
Penrose Jackson and Greg Brown, Executive Director of CCRPC:
Greg Brown gave an update of CCRPC activities. He reviewed the following items:
1.
The CCRPC is applying
for a Homeland Security Grant to promote coordinating between emergency service
providers. The project would include a
risk assessment, training and exercise programs. A consultant would be hired to design training exercises and
critique them. The CCRPC will provide
administrative support. The grant
awards are to be announced on March 1.
2.
The CCRPC will
provide municipalities with assistance in applying for and administering
Municipal Planning Grants. The CCRPC
is already working with the Towns of Hinesburg and Charlotte and the Lewis
Creek Association in this capacity.
3.
The CCRPC has begun a
two-year project with VTrans on a corridor study of Route 7 and Route 116. The study will examine the relationship
between transportation needs and land use development along the corridor. Computer modeling will be used to project
attractive areas for housing and job creation.
4.
The CCRPC is working
with GBIC on a strategic economic development plan.
5.
The continued
consolidation with the CCMPO will provide better service to municipalities.
6.
The CCRPC will need
to update the regional plan by October 2006.
It is starting now on the update process, which will include public
participation.
Update on Nextel Communication Facility: Jeanne
reported that Nextel had conducted signal tests from the site at Geprag’s Park,
and the test results were favorable.
Town Agent Bud Allen is currently reviewing the covenants in the
Geprag’s deed, and is not at this time convinced that the communication
facility will not violate the terms of the covenant. He will provide an opinion prior to the next meeting. Zoning Administrator Peter Erb has reviewed
the zoning impacts of a lease agreement with Nextel. A lease would require a subdivision of the property. A license agreement may be preferred. Bud will also review a sample license
agreement from Nextel.
Ted White distributed
copies of the “Conservation Checklist for Proposed Development”, a pamphlet
created by the Conservation Commission for distribution to developers.
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 January 5, 2004: Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of
January 5, 2004. Second by Randy and
approved.
Approve Minutes of January12, 2004: Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of
January 12, 2004. Second by Randy and
approved.
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Approve Minutes of January 19, 2004: Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of
January 19, 2004, as corrected. Second
by Randy and approved.
Andrea made a motion
that the Board go into executive session to meet individually with Steve
Button, Missy Ross, Rocky Martin and Jeanne Wilson to discuss personnel
issues. Second by Randy and approved.
Andrea made a motion
to come out of executive session.
Second by Randy and approved.
Update on Recreation Path / Discussion of Ballard’s Corner
Road: Jon and Andrea gave the Board an update on the recreation
path project. Draft preliminary plans
have been received from VHB, and comments have been submitted by both the state
and the town on the plans. If the Town
were to take over Ballard’s Corner Road, improved options for placement of the
recreation path and improvements to the road may be possible.
Discussion of Animal Control Officer Position: One
application has been received for the open position. The Selectboard will interview the candidate at an upcoming
meeting.
Wastewater Capacity Allocation Request / Creekside
Subdivision (Lyman/Grabowski): On July 7, 2003, a wastewater capacity allocation of 6,930
gpd was granted for a 33 unit project proposed by Brett Grabowski on David
Lyman’s property. This allocation was
granted following sketch plan approval.
At the time of preliminary plat review and approval, the project was
increased to 38 units. The applicant
requested an additional allocation of 1,050 gpd for the additional 5
units. Jon moved that the Board vote to
approve the wastewater capacity allocation request of Brett Grabowski for a
development on the David Lyman property (a subdivision of Grand List Lot
#08-01-06.00) for an additional five units in the amount of 1,050 gpd, subject
to the terms and conditions outlined in the Hinesburg Wastewater Capacity
Allocation Ordinance, adopted June 2, 2003.
Second by Andrea and approved.
VTrans Permit Application for Sidewalk Construction on Route
116: As
a condition of approval from the DRB for the Grabowski/Lyman subdivision, the
applicant is required to install sidewalk on the west side of Route 116, in
front of the John Lyman property to the canal.
The applicant has prepared a VTrans Permit Application and map for the
sidewalk, with the Town as the co-applicant.
The Board felt that crossing the canal should also be a DRB condition of
approval. Rocky Martin will work with
the applicant on the specs and layout for the sidewalk before the Board signs
the application.
Reimbursement for Continuing Education / Rocky Martin: According
to the Town of Hinesburg Personnel Policy, upon completion of a continuing
education course, a receipt for the course or program and an official statement
of grades earned must be submitted to the Selectboard in order for a
reimbursement check to be issued. Rocky
Martin has submitted both of these items for the AutoCad course he attended at
CCV. The Selectboard approved the
request for continuing education at the August 18, 2003 meeting. Randy moved that the Board vote to approve a
reimbursement of $488 to Public Works Director Rocky Martin for continuing
education tuition. Second by Andrea and
approved.
Correspondence to Partridge Hill Road Residents / RE: Road
Improvements: The Board signed a letter to Michelle Fischer regarding the
completion of work on the realignment of the Partridge Hill Road / Richmond
Road intersection next spring.
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Update on Hedden v. Town of Hinesburg: Jeanne
updated the Board on information from Bud Allen regarding the appeal by Robert
Hedden of the Boutin Road South reclassification order. The Board advised that it would stand by the
decision to reclassify to Class IV.
Dispatch Report: Jeanne advised that the report on dispatching for emergency
service providers, requested by the legislature during the last legislative
session, has been released and is available on the Department of Public Service
web site.
Jon moved that the
Board go back into executive session with Jeanne to discuss personnel
issues. Seconded by Randy and approved.
Jon moved that the
Board come out of executive session.
Seconded by Randy and approved.
Jon moved that the
Board vote to adjourn at 10:15 pm.
Second by Randy and approved.
Respectfully
submitted,
Jeanne Kundell Wilson
Town Administrator