Selectboard Meeting

May 3, 2004

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Attending the meeting; Lynn Gardner, Jon Trefry, Andrea Morgante, Randy Volk, Jeanne Wilson, Bill Knight, Beth Sengle, Chris Morrell, George Dameron, Stewart Pierson.

 

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

 

Recreation Director Beth Sengle / Field Space – Beth addressed the need for playing fields with the Board.  There is a 20 % increase for the spring sports season which combined with construction at the CVU field has resulted in a lack of field space for participants.

Beth stated that lot #31 of the Grabowski development project would accommodate a full size soccer field.  Beth encouraged the Board to strongly consider accepting the parcel for the Town.

Andrea asked what the maintenance costs would be.  Beth stated the Rec Board now pays $700 a year for field mowing and maintenance, she believes that cost would double to $1400 if lot 31 were included.

Beth felt that the Town could request Grabowski to do the needed improvements to the lot.

 

CCMPO Representative / Public Transportation Task Force – Bill Knight reviewed with the Board recommendations of the Public Transportation Task Force.  They propose a Regional Transportation District.   Addressed were the topics of; who needs public transportation; affects of public transportation of the quality of life; how it would be funded; who would run it; and the need to change service from local to regional.

A governance committee has just been formed.

Lynn asked if delivery services could be added as a source of revenue.  Bill stated there are currently regulations that prohibit sharing of services.

 

Andrea moved the Board go into executive session with Chief Chris Morrell for Personnel discussion, second by Jon and approved.

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

 

Other Business

 

Approve Warrants:  Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the warrants (including payroll warrants) for bills payable as presented by the Town Treasurer.  Second by Randy and approved.

 

Approve Minutes of April 19, 2004:  Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of April 19, 2004 as corrected.  Second by Randy and approved.

 

Resignation from Planning Commission:  Randy moved that the Board vote to accept the resignation of Deb Howard from the Planning Commission.  Second by Jon and approved.

 

Appointment to the Planning Commission:  Interest in an appointment expressed by Daniel Greller and Steve Conlon.  Jon moved that the Board vote to appoint Dan Greller to the Planning Commission, to fill a vacancy with a term which expires on January 1, 2006.  Second by Andrea and approved.

 

Correspondence to VTrans / RE: Pedestrian Sign and 3-Way Stop Sign:  The Board reviewed and signed the letters.

George Dameron thanked the Board for sending the letters to AOT and for the cones placed by the crosswalk.  He believed the Town still has a long way to go as not all vehicles are stopping to allow

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people to cross. George informed the Selectboard of his intention to attend the DRB Board meeting and express concerns with traffic impact and sidewalk issues of the proposed Grabowski development. He would like to see the project held up till the infra structure of the Village is fixed – specifically sidewalks on the West and traffic control at the intersection.

 

Municipal Impact Questionnaire / Lyman Grabowski Subdivision:  Jeanne is currently working with other staff on potential impacts of the development in order to create a letter to include with the municipal impact questionnaire.  Jeanne will draft a letter to accompany the questionnaire.

 

Discussion of Draft Town Plan:  Even though individual Selectboard members have commented on the draft Town Plan, the Planning Commission is still anticipating comment from the Selectboard as a whole.  The Board members will send any further comments to Jeanne and she will compile the comments for the Board to review and then forward to the Planning Commission.

 

Buck Hill Road West Improvements / Correspondence to Evanson:  Rocky is working on a memorandum of understanding between the Town and Sam Evanson regarding work to be completed on Buck Hill Road West associated with the Evanson development.

 

Road Cut Permit Application / Evanson on Lavigne Hill Road:  Randy moved that the Board vote to approve the Road Cut Permit Application of Sam Evanson for a road cut on Lavigne Hill Rod (Grand List Lot #09-01-46.00) as outlined in the permit dated 4/30/04, 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 Jon and approved.

 

Wastewater Capacity Allocation Request / Emmons on Bittersweet Hill Road:  Clint Emmons has received sketch plan approval for a subdivision on Bittersweet Hill Road, and is requesting approval for a wastewater capacity allocation of 210 gpd.  Jon moved that the Board vote to approve a Wastewater Capacity Allocation request by Clinton Emmons of 210 gpd for one single family home on a subdivision of Grand List Lot #16-20-56.31 (a subdivision of Lot #3 on Bittersweet Hill Road.  The new lot would contain the existing garage plus one new single family home), subject to the terms and conditions of the Town of Hinesburg Wastewater Capacity Allocation Ordinance.  A wastewater capacity allocation of 210 gpd was previously approved for an accessory apartment in the garage on this lot.  Second by Randy and approved.

 

CCMPO Orthoimagery Program Grant Agreement:  Andrea moved that the Board vote to authorize the Chairman to sign the grant agreement with the Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization to provide the local match ($7,543.70) for the 2004 Orthoimagery Program.  The match will be payable in FY 04 – 05, and was approved by voters in March.  Second by Jon and approved.

 

Correspondence to CVU / RE: Pond Road Pedestrian Easement:  Letter reviewed and signed by the Board.

 

Discussion of Union Contract Negotiations – Jon stated he forwarded the proposal from the Selectboard.  To date there has been no meeting with a reply.

 

Discussion of Employee Job Descriptions – Rob is working on writing this and should have for review at the next meeting.

 

 

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Additions to the Agenda

 

Vermont Public Water System Application for Operating Permit / Lyman Meadows Water System:  Jon moved that the Board vote to authorize the Chairman to sign the Vermont Public Water System Application for Operating Permit for the Lyman Meadows Water System. Second by Andrea and approved.

 

Update on Nextel Communication Facility:  Would like to set up a joint meeting with the SB and CC on May 17th.

 

Jeanne reminded the Board they are sponsoring a 10% Challenge Workshop at Town Hall on 5/12.

 

Randy moved the Board vote to adjourn at 9:20 p.m., second by Jon and approved.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary