Selectboard Meeting
November 29, 2004
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Attending the
meeting; Lynn Gardner, Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, Randy Volk, Jeanne Wilson,
Todd Bailey, Missy Ross, Jan Bedard, Fred Haulenbeek, Melissa Levy.
Meeting called to
order at 7:00 p.m.
Todd Bailey / Appointment to Conservation Commission: Todd has been a resident of Hinesburg since April of this
year. He has lived in Vermont on off
over the years. He is involved with
volunteer work the Green Mtn Club. Randy moved that the Board vote to
appoint Todd Bailey to the Conservation Commission for a term which will expire
on 9/30/08. Second by Andrea and
approved.
Budget Planning Session
General
Administration
Clerk / Treasurer –
discussed looking at the % of salaries reflected in the Water and Wastewater
budget. Moved funding the postage meter
to the computer / copier / fax budget.
Missy reported in the capital budget she will include $7,000 for
shelving.
BCA – increased to
cover anticipated expenses associated with tax appeals.
Elections – decreased
due to only one election being held in the FY.
Delinquent Tax
Collector – level funded. Andrea noted the Board appreciates Jan keeping track
of her hours. Andrea believes the hours
needed in the next year will decrease and proposed maintaining the pay around
$20 per hr which would lower the salary as this is a salaried position. The rest of the Board felt it was fine to
leave at proposed requested amount.
Selectboard –
increase in VLCT dues and secretary pay.
Town Agent – level
funded
Town Administrator
–discussed looking at the % of salary reflected in the Water and Wastewater
budget. Increase for salary and
professional development.
Auditors – increased
amount for the professional audit.
Computers / Copiers /
Fax – increased software for ArcView upgrade, hardware for computer replacement
and upgrades. Also added line for
postage meter.
Public Health – level
funded.
Melissa Levy / Green Communities Technologies Program – Melissa, as an employee for Yellow Wood Assoc., presented
information on a program that is in the phase ll step of a pilot program. Communities who participate will receive up
to 50% of the cost of services for free.
They are offering an assessment approach to small communities that
compares performance, cost and capacity of existing and proposed
infrastructure.
The Board suggested
Melissa review the checklist with Rocky to see how this could benefit Hinesburg.
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 November 1, 2004: Randy
moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of November 1, 2004 as
corrected. Second by Andrea and
approved.
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Discussion of Proposed Town Plan Revisions: The
Planning Commission has finalized the proposed Town Plan revisions, and has
forwarded the proposed Plan to the Selectboard for its review. The Board will review the Plan and make
additional changes prior to warning a public hearing.
Andrea proposed the
following revisions:
Page 12 2.21 – strike the last sentence on C.
Page 13 2.25 E- change “but may” to “and”. Discussed and agreed no change.
Page 16 Subdivision – State law new requires above
10 acres, should this read wastewater or septic? This will be checked with
Alex.
Page 22 add E – develop a plan for the linking and sharing
of parking lots with access roads and sidewalks.
Page 21 3.2.6 add C –
encourage preservation of existing streetscape pattern; 3.2.8 – add
“efficiency”.
Page 22 add F – develop comprehensive stormwater
plan for village growth area.
Page 24 3.4 add to 2nd paragraph after
sentence.” In order to preserve this character, particular attention should be
paid to balancing growth pressures with preservation of rural vistas as well as
the working forests and agricultural landscapes.” Add The permanently
conserved private and pubic farmland and forests are important assets to the
town for their capacity to support a local economy and as natural
infrastructure for ensuring water and air quality, recreation, and education.
Page 24 3.4.1 A – add “and the Vermont Wildlife
Management Areas”
Page 25 3.4.2 A add “purchase” after transfer
Page 26 3.4.4 E
strike “to productive or potentially productive”
Page 25 3.4.2
add E – to develop policies throughout rural areas that preserve lands
for ecological, recreational and traditional uses.
Page 31 add “ LaPlatte River is the largest watershed draining into Shelburne Bay. Drinking water for over 65,000 residents and business of Chittenden County is supplied by the Champlain Water District from the water supply intake pipe located in Shelburne Bay.
Page 32 4.3.1 c add “storm water” after word performance
Page 35 4.5.1 a change Abide by existing to “Develop regulations…
Page 35 4.5.2 A – change movement to
activities. 4.5.1 A – after water
quality add “and provide habitat”. F –
restore wetlands in private, public partnerships to improve water quality,
habitat and facilitate storm water management.
Page 37 4.7.1 –add after landowners “on both public
and private land”. B – add “hunting”
after critical wildlife habitat.
Page 45 add paragraph after 3rd the
state owned Wildlife Management Areas with over 1500 acres of land and several
miles of river serves not only Hinesburg residents but is a resource for the
greater region for hunting fishing and other recreational uses.
Page 45 5.4.1 add J – work with Vt Fish and Wildlife
to facilitate use of State owned land for recreation and hunting. 5.4.1 add K – develop trail system
connecting all public lands. 5.4.2
change E – support recreation and cultural programs that engage members of the
community of all ages.
Page 48 5.6.1
change word school to public and add
programs after facilities.
Page 60 #8 – responsible parties – include
recreation committee. #7 – include Vt
Fish and Wildlife as responsible party
Page 61 # 9 – and
public land throughout the Town – add Vt Fish and Wildlife to responsible
parties.
Appointment
of Town Auditor: Robert Dimke is
interested in again serving as an appointed Town Auditor. With his appointment, the Town will have a
full Board. Jon moved that the Board
vote to appoint Robert Dimke as a Town Auditor to fill a vacancy with a term
which will expire on March 1, 2005. Second by Andrea and approved.
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Discussion of Animal Control Officer Position: Earl
Dionne serves as the ACO for the Town of Huntington and is very interested in
providing ACO services to Hinesburg as well.
Recent correspondences with Mr. Dionne have been forwarded to the
Selectboard. The Board agreed they
would like to meet with Mr. Dionne at a future meeting.
Green Mountain Power / Request to Work in Town ROW on Gilman
Road: Randy moved that the Board vote to approve a
request by Green Mountain Power to work in the Town ROW at the intersection of
Gilman Road and Lewis Creek Road for the purpose of relocation of pole, guy
wires and cutting/trimming in order to upgrade lines to bring the clearance on
the poles to code and to allow Adelphia Cable to attach to the GMP poles, as
outlined in a petition dated November 18, 2004. The work is being done pursuant to a Public Service Board order.
Second by Andrea and approved. Andrea
added to ask GMP to contact the tree warden in regards to cutting and trimming.
Memo from Penrose Jackson / Future CCRPC Priorities: The
Selectboard has received a correspondence from CCRPC Chair Penrose Jackson,
requesting input on a strategic planning process for the commission. Specifically, the CCRPC is requesting
prioritization input on the statutory powers and duties of regional planning
commissions. The Board’s input should
be provided to Penrose prior to the January CCRPC meeting.
Personnel / Holiday Compensation for FT Employees – discussed need for policy for all Town employees.
Randy moved the Board
vote to adjourn at 10:05 p.m., second by Andrea and approved.
Respectfully
submitted,
Valerie Spadaccini,
secretary