Selectboard Meeting

June 7, 2004

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Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner,  Jon Trefry, Randy Volk, Rob Bast, Andrea Morgante, Jeanne Wilson, Pat Mc Donald, Amy Gamble, John Perkins, Rocky Martin, Bill Lippert, Michelle Zimmerman, George Dameron, George Munson, David Lyman, John Lyman, Dona Walker, David Walker, Scott Reed, Jim Ticehurst, Tony  Barbagallo, Tom Nostrand, Mike Anthony, Sam Evanson,

 

Meeting called to order at 6:05 p.m.

 

 Meeting with VTrans / RE: Pedestrian Crosswalk on Route 116 South of Charlotte Road Intersection – Lynn spoke in regards to the ongoing problem with the Rt 116 crosswalk and traffic exiting Charlotte Rd and the improvements the Town has made to the intersection.  He advised the Town previously requested a 3 way traffic control light which was denied and the Town has now written to request a 3 way stop.  The Selectboard had traffic cones put up to mark the crosswalk and are requesting to be able to keep the cones as they have improved the situation.  Last fall the Town requested removal of the no parking signs in the village along Rt 116.

Pat McDonald advised a Rural Development Council has been formed to is look at village settings throughout the State that have grown up on either side of a State highway.

The State plans to repaint the crosswalk and better define by striping.

Amy Gamble stated the traffic count done in the summer of 2003 did not meet State requirements to warrant the stop sign though the count was done during construction on the Charlotte which may have had some affect on the count.

Andrea advised the MPO has done a scoping study and concluded that all three intersections on Rt 116 in the village need to be addressed at the same time.

Jeanne pointed out the Town has received a grant to do a study of pedestrian destinations to show where the crosswalk locations should be.

George stated though warrants have not been met on paper, in reality the need is eminent.  He also believes a lower speed limit will help remedy the problem.

Pat McDonald said she will look at the MPO study for long term solution and in the meantime for short term will address the crosswalk.

It was then decided for all to out to the corner and take a look at the situation.  On returning John Perkins agreed relocation of the crosswalk to the north side of the intersection may help

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James Ticehurst, CSWD Director of Finance / FY 2005 CSWD Budget – The operating budget is down slightly and the capital budget is up mostly due to the creation of the new landfill.  James advised there will likely be a bond vote associated with this in November.

Jon asked about the rumor of relocation of the landfill.  Tony Barbagallo of CSWD advised the district does want to work with the Town and at the same time they have looked at any possibility of moving the site to another area in Town.  All Board members stated they believe it is in the best location.

Randy moved the Board vote to accept the CSWD proposed FY 05 budget, second by Jon and approved.

Andrea moved to Board go into executive session for discussion of legal issues including Tom Nostrand and Jeanne, second by Randy and approved.

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

 

Highway Foreman Michael Anthony / Plan for Completion of Partridge Hill Road Intersection Project and Addressing Drainage Issue – Mike will do the work on this tomorrow.  The Town will reshape and change the area so the water drains back off the road, also will seed and mulch.  There is not adequate room to install guard rails.  As an alternative posts or some type of marker will be installed at the culvert.  Also the mailboxes will be moved.

 

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CVU and Pond Roads – Mike has notified the contractors of the damage to the roads and need for them to repair.  He has documented the damage with video recording.

 

Sam Evanson / Discussion of Memo of Understanding for Buck Hill Road West Improvements:  Changes to the Memo of Understanding between the Town and Developer Sam Evanson have been made, as discussed at the May 17 meeting.  The memo has been reviewed by the developer and the Town Attorney.

Sam discussed these issues with the Board; 1 – change completion date. If the completion date is 9/15/04 the finishing work could be pushed into the next year due to weather.  The Board agreed to no more than 2 months after completion and no later than Oct 1 of what ever year for finish work.

2 – standards.  Board agreed to read built to plans with review and approval of Town Road Foreman.

3 – trees – Sam will document condition of the trees as they exist before the work begins and have the Town Tree Warden acknowledge condition.

 

 

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 Rob and approved.

 

Approve Minutes of May 17, 2004:  Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of May 17, 2004.  Second by Rob and approved.

 

Discussion of Salary Plan for FY 04 -05 – the Board will review the schedule.

 

Saputo Wastewater Capacity Allocation Increase Request:  As discussed at the May 17 meeting, Rocky has prepared a letter for the Board to sign, granting an increase of 7,500 gpd in wastewater treatment capacity to Saputo effective July 1, 2004.  With this increase, the total allocation for wastewater capacity for Saputo will be 127,500 gpd. Randy moved to grant allocation according to the terms of the June 2, 2004 letter, second by Jon and approved.  Correction to make note that this additional allocation was not voted on at the 5/17 meeting, but has now been voted and approved at this meeting.

 

Discussion of Policy for Acceptance of Private Roads – suggested criteria: access to large number of residents, roads located in the Village growth center be given special consideration, through or connecting roads, roads accessing municipal buildings, must have value to the Town, at the Board’s discretion road could be outside Village.  All roads being considered would be at the discretion of the Selectboard.

 

Request to Work in Town ROW / Green Mountain Power for Pole Replacement and Relocation on Silver Street:  Rob moved that the Board vote to approve a request by Green Mountain Power for permission to work in the Town’s ROW on Silver Street for the purpose of replacing and relocating poles, as outlined in the plan number 105535, entitled “Silver Street Rebuild Poles 1 – 72”, dated 5/20/04 and further to request Green Mountain Power promptly relocate all utilities to the new poles and remove the old poles.  Second by Randy and approved.

 

 

 

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Buried Utility Permit / WCVT on Old Route 116:  Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the buried utility permit request of Waitsfield Champlain Valley Telecom for the purpose of burying cable in the Town’s ROW on Old Route 116 as outlined in the letter and plan dated 5/18/04 (Work Order #04-153), 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.

 

Reappointment of CCMPO Representative and Alternate Representative:  Jon moved that the Board vote to re-appoint Andrea Morgante as Hinesburg’s representative to the Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization for a two year term, which will expire on June 30, 2006.

And that the Board vote to re-appoint Rob Bast as Hinesburg’s alternate representative to the Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization for a two year term, which will expire on June 30, 2006.  Second by Randy and approved.

 

 VTrans ROW Permit / Grabowski Subdivision:  Randy moved that the Board vote to authorize the Chairman to sign the State of Vermont Agency of Transportation permit application as a co-applicant for work in the Route 116 ROW  to be completed by the developer for the Grabowski subdivision, consisting of approximately 72’ of sidewalk on the west side of Route 116, a pedestrian bridge over the canal and the widening of Commerce Street at the Route 116 intersection, with the installation of a turn lane on Commerce Street. Second by Jon and approved.   

 

Act 250 Municipal Impact Questionnaire / Grabowski Subdivision: The Board reviewed accompanying letter and Jon moved that the Board vote to authorize the Chairman to sign the Act 250 Municipal Impact Questionnaire for the Grabowski Subdivision behind the Fire Station on Route 116.  Second by Randy and approved.

 

Act 250 Municipal Impact Questionnaire / Barone Subdivision (Mechanicsville LLC):  I move that the Board vote to authorize the Chairman to sign the Act 250 Municipal Impact Questionnaire for the Mechanicsville LLC Subdivision (Russ Barone) on Mechanicsville Road, relating to Lot #2 and the common land.

 

Additions to the Agenda

 

Homeland Security Grant / Police Department:  In order for the police to receive a homeland security grant in the amount of $6,525 to be used for radio repeaters in the cruisers to increase the reception area, the Selectboard must make a motion authorizing the Chief of Police to accept and administer the grant.  Randy moved that the Board vote to authorize the Chief of Police to accept and administer a Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $6,525, with the funds being utilized for the purchase and installation of radio repeaters for the cruisers. Second by Jon and approved.

 

Caterer’s Request to Serve Alcohol at a Private Wedding Reception / M.S.D.D, Inc. (d/b/a Spanked Puppy Pub):  Rob moved that the Board vote to convene as the Board of Liquor Control, second by Andrea and approved.  Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve the request by M.S.D.D. Inc. (d/b/a Spanked Puppy Pub) to cater a wedding reception on June 26, 2004 at Casey’s field on Route 116 south of Hinesburg with malt and vinous beverages and spirituous liquors. Second by Randy and approved.  Rob moved that the Board vote to adjourn as the Board of Liquor Control, second by Andrea and approved.

 

Correspondence from David & Yvonne Epstein / Drainage Issues on Lincoln Hill Road – Jeanne will draft a response for the Board to review.

 

 

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Buried Utility Permit / Adelphia Communications on Palmer Road, Magee Hill Road and Richmond Road:  Randy moved that the Board vote to approve the buried utility permit request of Adelphia Communications for the purpose of burying cable in the Town’s ROW on Palmer Road, Magee Hill Road and Richmond Road as outlined in the permit and plan dated 6/4/04, subject to the terms and conditions placed on the permit by the Highway Foreman. Second by Jon and approved.

 

Jon moved the Board approve serving of alcohol at the Fire Department for the 4th of July, second by Andrea and approved.

 

Jon brought up the point that in the survey completed by the residents of Texas Hill in regards to improvements to the road, the residents stated they would be willing to research paving vs. not paving in regards to cost and safety.  Jeanne will contact Deb Howard to see if something can be set up.

 

Randy moved the Board to into executive session including Jeanne for personnel and legal discussion, second by Andrea and approved.  

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

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary