Selectboard Meeting
February 7, 2005
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Attending the
meeting; Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, Randy Volk, Rob Bast, Jeanne Wilson, Rob
Farley, Alan Norris, Greg LeRoy, Carl Bohlen, Nicandra Galper, Stewart Pierson.
Meeting called to
order at 7:03 by Rob Bast as acting chair.
Rob Farley spoke to
the Board in regards to his interest in serving on the Conservation
Commission. Besides his professional
knowledge working for DEC, and his personal recreation interests he is starting
work with the group Voluntary Simplicity.
Rob advised the Board he would be attending the Conservation Commissions
meeting tonight to see what they are currently involved in.
Alan Norris / Nine-Unit Apartment Project on Silver Street /
Wastewater Capacity Allocation and Discussion of Sidewalk: This
project has received sketch plan approval and is within the Wastewater Service
Area as outlined in the Wastewater Capacity Allocation Ordinance, adopted
4/19/04. The required 50% of the
application fee has been submitted. The
remaining 50% will be due upon securing all state and local permits for this project,
but prior to construction. There is
sufficient wastewater capacity in the residential sector to allow for this allocation
(4,527 gpd available). Jon moved that
the Board vote to waive the requirement for the calculation to be certified and
approve the Wastewater Capacity Allocation request of Alan and Nancy Norris in
the amount of 1,680 gpd for 8 additional single family units on Grand List Lot
#20-50-41.00, subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the Wastewater
Capacity Allocation Ordinance, adopted 4/19/04. Second by Randy and approved. (This project is for a nine-unit
apartment. The existing ranch house,
which is already connected to the wastewater system, will be removed).
The Board stated that
when applying for hook up he will need an engineer designed system.
Sidewalk
Discussion: The DRB has not yet
reviewed plans for a sidewalk on this project.
A sidewalk was not included in the sketch plan, but was recommended by
the DRB for further review. With
potential realignment of the Silver Street / Route 116 intersection, Mr. Norris
would like to begin a discussion on connection to future municipal sidewalk,
crosswalks and timing.
Alan is
proposing holding funds and
constructing the sidewalk along Silver St at a later date when the Town’s work
on the corner of Rt 116 and Silver St is completed.
The Board was
generally in agreement with putting funds aside. Also discussed in lieu of building the sidewalk funds equal to
the construction costs could be given to the Town for the sidewalk fund.
Other Business
Approve Warrants: Jon move that the Board vote to approve the warrants
(including payroll warrants) for bills payable as presented by the Town
Treasurer. Second by Andrea and
approved.
Approve Minutes of January 24, 2005: Jon
moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of January 24, 2005. Second by Andrea and approved.
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Green Mountain Power / Request to
Work in Town’s ROW on Baldwin Road for location of Poles, Guys and Wires: GMP has submitted a request to work in the Town’s ROW to
locate poles, guys and wires, and for cutting and trimming. The work is being done to increase
reliability to customers and to make room on the poles for a Champlain Valley
Telecom upgrade. The upgrade will run
from the Charlotte Road intersection to approximately 1195 Baldwin Road (just
south of the Haulenbeek Farm). The
plans have been reviewed and approved by the Highway Foreman.
Jeanne
reported that in speaking with the Tree Warden he stated he will look closely
at what will be approved for cutting and trimming. Randy moved that the Board vote to approve the request by GMP to
work in the Town ROW on Baldwin Road as outlined in the permit dated 1/13/05,
with the stipulation that all old poles be promptly removed and that any tree
cutting be reviewed with the Hinesburg Tree Warden. Second by Jon and approved.
Andrea
suggested GMP go with the Tree Warden to the work site review and sign an
agreement verifying the cutting and trimming was reviewed by GMP and the Tree
Warden.
Damage to Millennium Tree at
Intersection of Gilman Road and Lewis Creek Road / Correspondence to Green
Mountain Power – A
Maple tree in the traffic island was damaged by cutting the top off. The letter
requests a replacement tree that will not interfere with the power lines.
The Board
reviewed and signed the letter.
Discussion of Street Lamp
Specifications- Randy
feels specifications should be performance based and not a design criteria.
Discussed
in areas where the Town will be taking over the streets and streetlights having
a specification requirement. Jeanne
relayed Rocky’s concern with maintenance costs. The Board asked that Rocky investigate those costs.
Board members asked for the costs on the
lights being put in at the Fire Station.
Discussion of Protocol for Further
Tree Removal on Buck Hill Road West – Jeanne reported that Rocky looked at the records of the
original discussion and agreement and found nothing addressing this area in the
discussion.
Greg LeRoy
said he and Rocky marked the trees and they stopped at the point of the new
development road and noted at that time there was no need to clear beyond that
point. It was his expectation the
remainder of the road would be untouched.
The Road Foreman advised the Board that the area does not meet the sight
distance requirements.
Greg also
noted there were drainage problems this year in Jan that never happened
before. The Board will have Mike
Anthony contact Greg and check out the area for drainage.
Review of Silver Street Scoping
Plans- there will
be Public Meeting on this Thursday the 17th.
Discussion of Circumferential
Highway Public Meeting – Lynn and Jeanne met with Louis Berger Group., Inc. They offered to come to Hinesburg to
present information at a Public Meeting.
The Board agreed to invite them to a Board meeting and publicize so
residents can attend.
Additions to the Agenda
Act 250 Municipal Impact
Questionnaire / Iroquois Manufacturing:
Iroquois
Manufacturing is seeking permitting approval to construct a new office and
product installation facility on the north side of Richmond Road in Industrial
District 2. Jon moved that the Board
vote to authorize the acting Chairperson to sign the Act 250 Municipal Impact
Questionnaire for Iroquois Manufacturing, construction of new office and
product installation facility on the north side of Richmond Road. Second by Randy and approved.
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Discussion of Village Steering
Committee – Jeanne
will check into procedure on creating this committee.
Discussion of Draft Animal Control
Ordinance and Animal Cruelty Ordinance – The Town Administrator and Police Chief will review
and report to the Board.
Outgoing Correspondence
Response to
David Emmons / Noise Ordinance and Speeding Vehicles on Birchwood Drive - letter
of response reviewed and signed by the Board.
Jon moved
the Board vote to adjourn at 9:15 p.m., second by Andrea and approved.
Respectfully
submitted,
Valerie
Spadaccini, secretary