Selectboard Meeting

February 16, 2004

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Attending the meeting: Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, Randy Volk, Rob Bast, Jeanne Wilson, Rocky Martin, Bruce Cunningham, Michael Bissonette, Richard Palmer, Brett Grabowski, Lucas Charbonneau, Fred Haulenbeek, Stewart Pierson.

Meeting called to order at 6:55 p.m. by Rob Bast as acting chair.

Bruce Cunningham was present regarding the delinquent tax penalty. He feels the Town took a step in the right direction by reducing the penalty, but believes any penalty in unconstitutional. He reminded the Board the penalty began as a commission for payment to delinquent tax collector and somewhere became a penalty. He had handouts for the Board members to review on the issue.

Richard Palmer was present due to his concern with the amount of funds being requested by the conservation commission for land preservation. He left the Board meeting to attend the conservation commission meeting being held in the upper level of Town Hall.

Michael Bissonette / Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce / Regional Technical Academy – Mike gave the Board members a letter written on behalf of the CVU school board addressing their concerns resulting in the vote not to endorse the formation of the Lake Champlain Regional Technical Academy.

Mike explained to the Selectboard that the school board feels there is governance issue.

He believes that a no vote will result in a better plan.

Brett Grabowski / Lyman Subdivision – Sidewalks, Stormwater System, Utilities, Roads, Parcels for Potential Donation to Town – Brett has his preliminary plat approved by the DRB and had questions for the Board before final drawings.

He advised that the road is being built to Town standards and spoke to the issue of the Town taking over the road. Rocky affirmed that it is in the Town’s interest to take over ownership of water and wastewater. The issue of ownership of the road was left open.

Reviewed the gravel path access along the river to lot 31 as well as sidewalks and pedestrian bridge crossing by the cheese factory.

The Board did see benefit to the Town to accept parcel 1 and possible recreational use for parcel 31. It was the consensus of the Board to move the sidewalk along Rt 116 as far away from the road as possible to allow for adequate grassy buffer from the road. The Board noted the alignment of the sidewalk needs to be designed in such a was as to cross the canal.

Stormwater system – the Town would want to take over including the detention pond and would require design of the catch basins be so as to keep oils and sediment from flowing into the detention pond.

Public Works Director Rocky Martin / Update on Wastewater Service Area – The Board reviewed with Rocky the area mapped out and feel this is a good starting point. Andrea stated her concern about expansion to the west side of Route 116.

Lucas Charbonneau / Interview for Animal Control Officer Position – Lucas spoke to the Board of his experience with animals and stated he is looking to get involved in some type of law enforcement but is limited due to his age (17). His graduation challenge project was working the canine unit in Hinesburg and he is a member of the Town Fire Dept. Jon stressed the importance of proper documentation and Lucas has discussed that with Barb Brisson.

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Jeanne will check with the Town insurance regarding Lucas being a minor.

The Police Dept is willing to continue to be the responsible entity with Lucas working with them till he is 18 in June.

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 February 2, 2004: Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of February 2, 2004 as amended, second by Randy and approved.

Trial Balance for Water & Wastewater and General Fund Accounts for Period Ending 12/31/03: Andrea moved that the Board vote to accept the Trial Balance for Water & Wastewater and General Fund accounts for the period ending 12/31/03. Second by Randy and approved.

Discussion of Road Cut Permit / Development on a Private Right of Way – request by Arthur Robert of Swamp Rd to build a private road off Swamp Rd to access a development which will be on his Richmond property. Randy suggested contacting the Town of Richmond and see if they work as Hinesburg in holding the C.O. till cleared as being properly completed. Also suggested was to require a performance bond.

Jeanne will check if the Selectboard or the DRB has the ability to require a performance bond.

Update on Nextel Communication Facility – Jeanne is waiting for deed information. Ted White could not find the marker placed at the park and Nextel said they would go to the site with someone and show the area they are looking at.

Road Cut Permit / Kelly & Lorraine Donley on Silver Street: Permit Application of Kelly & Lorraine Donley for a road cut on Silver Street (Grand List Lot #11-01-15.00) The Board wanted to take a closer look at the proposed change and relative grades.

Governor’s Highway Safety Program & VTrans / Memorial Awareness Signs on Richmond Road and Shelburne Falls Road: VTrans is requesting permission to erect signs at locations of alcohol related fatalities. They are requesting permission for two sites in Hinesburg – on Richmond Road, near the junction with North Road; and on Shelburne Falls Road, 1.98 miles west of the Route 116 intersection. Prior to requesting permission from the Town, the immediate families of the deceased were contacted, and they do not oppose the installation of the signs.

Jon moved that the Board vote to approve a request by VTrans to install alcohol related fatality memorial signs in the Town right-of-way in the following two locations in Hinesburg – on Richmond Road, 1.48 miles east of the Mechanicsville Road intersection; and on Shelburne Falls Road, 1.98 miles west of the Route 116 intersection. Second by Randy and approval letter signed by the Board.

Correspondence from Joseph Fallon / RE: Rezoning of Bissonette parcel on Route 116 at Shelburne Falls Road: The Selectboard received a letter from Joseph Fallon, representing Wayne and Barbara Bissonette, requesting that a portion of the Bissonette property (Grand List Lot # 16-20-56.50) located at the intersection of Route 116 and Shelburne Falls Road be zoned commercial (currently zoned agricultural). The letter has been forwarded on to the Planning Commission. A letter of reply was reviewed and signed by the Board.

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Additions to the Agenda

Letter of Support for Lake Iroquois Beach Playground Grant Application: The Lake Iroquois Recreation District is preparing a Land & Water Conservation Fund grant application to purchase new playground equipment for the Lake Iroquois Beach. The Selectboard has included $1,000 in the proposed budget for voter’s to consider at Town Meeting towards this project. The Lake Iroquois Recreation District has requested a letter of support from the Town to include with the grant application.

Letter of support reviewed and signed by the Board.

Andrea advised that the State is accepting grant applications for water testing of the LaPlatte. The LaPlatte Watershed Partnership is seeking a letter of support from the Board for the grant application. The Board agreed to support this grant request.

Andrea noted that VLCT will be offering a workshop entitled “Managing a Road System” on March 18^th in Berlin. The Board discussed having Mike Anthony and/or Rocky Martin attend the workshop.

Jeanne reported that an invoice for $8,728 for costs associated with the water main break at Town Hall has been submitted to the VLCT.

The CVU student council has submitted a request for floor time at Town Meeting to talk about the CVU mascot. Jeanne will instruct them to contact the moderator.

Jeanne advised the Board of the Planning Commissions response to the request for change in zoning for the Munson parcel.

Randy moved the Board vote to adjourn at 10:20 p.m., second by Jon and approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary