Selectboard Meeting

February 21, 2005

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Attending the meeting; Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, Randy Volk, Rob Bast, Jeanne Wilson, Peter Cahn, Penrose Jackson,

 

Rob, as acting chair, called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m.

 

Penrose Jackson, Hinesburg CCRPC Representative / Discussion of Multi-Jurisdictional All-Hazard Mitigation Plan – Board members discussed the implications of the plan.  They questioned the landslide issues requirement for Hinesburg.  It was agreed that State geologists could do the needed work.   Also noted the demographic charts need some of the information corrected.

 

 Peter Cahn / Interview for Appointment to Recreation Commission:  Peter has submitted a letter of interest in an appointment to the Recreation Commission, he has met with the Recreation Commission, and the Recreation Commission recommends his appointment.  This vacancy has been published and posted. 

Peter stated he has lived in Hinesburg for the past 10 years.  He was program director at Petra Cliffs and now works at the Bolton Adventure Center. 

Jon moved that the Board vote to appoint Peter Cahn to the Recreation Commission for a term which will expire on January 1, 2008.  Second by Andrea and approved.

 

 

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.

 

Trial Balance for Water & Wastewater and General Fund Accounts for Period Ending 1/31/05:  Randy moved that the Board vote to acknowledge receipt of the trial balance for the water & wastewater and general fund accounts for the period ending 1/31/05. Second by Andrea and approved.

 

Discussion of Animal Control and Animal Cruelty Ordinances:  The ordinances have been reviewed by Chris and Jeanne, as requested at the last meeting, and comments have been forwarded to the Board.

The Board agreed they did not want to adopt an Animal Cruelty Ordinance.  They agreed to address only dogs in the Animal Control Ordinance and reviewed and agreed to suggested changes by Jeanne and Chris.

 

Employee Request to Convert Extended Sick Bank hours to Combined Time Off hours / Gerald Dubois:  As outlined in section 9.14 of the agreement with AFSCME Local 1343, signed 12/30/04, “Employees with ESB hours may convert up to 40 hours of ESB to CTO during each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) upon written request to the Selectboard.  If adequate ESB hours exist for the conversion and the employee has not exceeded the 40 hours annual limit, Selectboard approval will be granted.”  Gerald Dubois has submitted a written request to convert 40 hours of ESB hours to CTO.  Adequate hours exist for this conversion and he has not requested any other conversion of hours during this

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fiscal year.  Jon moved that the Board vote to approve Gerald Dubois’s request to convert 40 hours of ESB hours to CTO hours effective immediately, as outlined in Section 9.14 of the agreement with AFSCME Local 1343, signed 12/30/04.  Second by Randy and approved.

 

Appointments to the Conservation Commission:  There are currently two vacancies on the Conservation Commission.  Rob Farley and Gregg Meyer have submitted letters of interest in an appointment.  Both have met with the Conservation Commission, and the Conservation Commission recommends both for appointments.  The vacancies have been published and posted.  Jon moved that the Board vote to appoint Gregg Meyer to the Conservation Commission for a term which expires on September 30, 2006, and to appoint Rob Farley to the Conservation Commission for a term which expires on September 30, 2008. Second by Andrea and approved.

 

Discussion of Technical Assistance Project / Lyman Park Connector Road – the Board is in favor of pursuing this service offered by the MPO.

 

Correspondence from Vermont Coalition of Municipalities / Resolution on State Education Fund.  The Board asked Jeanne to find out who makes up the Coalition.  Jon moved the Board vote to endorse the resolution of the Vermont Coalition relative to use of State education funds.  Second by Randy.  The Board discussed the fact that this diverts funds for educational purposes which was established for local education needs not for others.  They do want to support other educational needs but not from this fund.

Motion voted and approved.

 

Request to Serve Alcohol at Fire Station for Private Function / Jeremy Steele on March 12, 2005:  Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the request by Jeremy Steele for permission to serve alcohol at the fire station for a wedding on Saturday, March 12, 2005 from 3 pm to midnight, subject to the following conditions:

 

§        A responsible person over 21 years of age will be designated to be “in charge” of the event and to monitor alcohol use at the event to ensure that there is no underage drinking and that intoxicated persons do not drive; and

 

§        A “Don’t Drink and Drive” poster shall be posted at the entrance to the event, naming the responsible person and offering the services of the responsible person to arrange safe trips home.

 

Second by Andrea and approved.

 

 

Planning For Town Meeting   - the Board reviewed items they felt would be the topic of discussion.

 

Additions to the Agenda

 

Discussion of Village Steering Committee  - Randy believes this should be open to all Town residents not only village residents.  A notice of intent to form a Steering Committee will be printed in the next issue of the Record.  The Board will review interest expressed and create a selection process.

 

 

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Resignation of Gerald Dubois from Highway Department:  Gerald has given his notice, and his last day of work is scheduled to be February 24, 2005.  Randy moves that the Board vote to accept the resignation of Gerald Dubois from the Hinesburg Highway Department, effective 2/28/05.  Second by Jon and approved.

 

Update on Silver Street Scoping Study / Public Meeting on February 17, 2005 – Jon reported 30 to 40 people attended.  Concerns discussed were vehicle speeding and lack of pedestrian space.

The proposal is for 10 ft traveled roadway and 4 ft pedestrian marked lanes.  This proposal would impact trees in some areas – discussed leaving the trees to add a traffic calming effect.

 

Randy moved the Board vote to adjourn at 9:25 p.m., second by Andrea and approved.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary