Selectboard Meeting

June 20, 2005

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Attending the meeting; Rob Bast, Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, Randy Volk, Howard Russell, Jeanne Wilson, Rocky Martin, Gregg Bakos, see attached list of residents for the public presentation.

 

Jon called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. for the public presentation on the conceptual plans for Hinesburg’s sidewalk and multi-use path project.

Jon stated the costs associated with the project are split 80% Federal / 10% State / and 10% Town’s share.  The public meeting is one of the required steps in the process of incorporating public input into the design.  Construction is expected to take place in 2007.

Gregg Bakos gave a power point presentation of the design of the path.

The current plan is to widen Mechanicsville Rd to 28 ft, consisting of two 10 ft travel lanes and two 4 ft shoulders.  Gregg noted the placement of speed tables and residents asked for additional speed tables.

Gregg noted there will be a 10 ft paved path when crossing CVU corner onto CVU property along to the Pond Rd intersection.  A 10 ft paved path will return from the library across to the Merchants Bank along Shelburne Falls Rd to the intersection at Rt 116 with an additional pedestrian crossing option at the traffic signal. This will continue along CVU Rd to the school.

Access to the path was questioned.  People would like to have a public parking area for those who might drive to the path to use it.  Gregg said they could look to see if opportunities exist for a parking area.  Also questioned was the need for garbage containers and collection along the path.  Rocky said this has not been discussed and while a good idea would be a high maintenance item. Jon said perhaps CVU could do something in this regard by the school.

Snowmobile crossing on CVU Rd.  Gregg noted they would need to pave an apron on each side of the path to allow the snowmobiles to cross it.

Mill Rd. – run off from Mechanicsville Rd onto Mill Rd discussed.  There will be a catch basin installed by the corner of the drive.

The need for a yield to pedestrian sign at the Richmond Rd slip ramp was brought up.

 

Gregg thanked all those attending for their input.  The next step is to talk with VTrans and the homeowners regarding their frontage.

 

 

Other Business

 

Approve Minutes of June 6, 2005:  Howard moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of June 6, 2005 as corrected, second by Jon and approved.

 

Chittenden County Police Agencies Mutual Aid Agreement:  Randy moved that the Board vote to authorize Police Chief Chris Morrell, on behalf of the Town of Hinesburg, to sign the Chittenden County Police Agencies Mutual Aid Agreement as outlined in the draft agreement dated 6/1/05.  Second by Jon and approved.

Jon brought up the fact that some areas of response refer to Federal mutual aid requests.  The Board will discuss with Chris the situations they feel it is appropriate to Hinesburg to give mutual aid.

 

Determination of Annual WWTF Uncommitted Reserve Capacity:  As outlined in the Wastewater Capacity Allocation Ordinance, adopted 4/19/04 (Section 4.B), “During the month of June each year, the Board shall determine the Uncommitted Reserve Capacity in the Plant, including previously allocated but reverted capacity.  The Board shall designate such Uncommitted Reserve Capacity to

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be available for the next fiscal year.  This shall be referred to as the “Annual Capacity Allocation”.”  Randy  moved that the Board vote to designate the amount of 19,297 gallons per day (Residential = 5,433 gpd, Enterprise = 3,864 gpd and Institutional = 10,000 gpd) as the Annual Capacity Allocation for the period of July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006 as outlined in Section 4.B of the Wastewater Capacity Allocation Ordinance, adopted April 19, 2004.  Second by Jon and approved.

Jeanne noted that last years total was 18,797.

 

Discussion of Vermont Gas Meeting – Rob reported that at the meeting Vt Gas stated they were asked to study scenarios for expansion of their service area.  It was stated if they served Hinesburg they would hope to sell to Saputo as well as the remaining density area in the village.   The line would run from the So. Burlington / Shelburne line down Dorset St 6 to 8 miles to get to Hinesburg continuing on Dorset to Shelburne Falls Rd.

This was an informational meeting and Rob said there was no immediate opposition to the idea.

Jeanne said this is on the CEDS list of projects but did not make the final cut off for fundable plans.

 

Discussion of VTrans Safety Projects – Andrea wanted to be sure they look at safety from a pedestrian standpoint not just vehicle safety.

 

Discussion of CVU Improvements – The Town does want to have a path going up Pond Rd and the Selectboard will support the DRB in recommending the Town’s desire for this and want to communicate that fact to the DRB.  Jeanne will draft a letter to the DRB on this after researching what was requested on the project previously.

 

Rob said that Tom Barden called him regarding possible interest from other schools for using the temporary trailer classrooms.  Those schools are not ready to take possession of the trailers.  Tom said that temporary storage of the trailers in Town has been offered and wanted to know if there were any zoning issues to prevent that. 

The Board agreed this is not an issue for them and Tom should be referred to the Zoning Administrator.

Howard asked what the time limit on storage might be and disposal of them after that set time.

 

 

Additions to the Agenda

 

Buried Utility Permit / Iroquois Manufacturing:  Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the Buried Utility Permit Application for Iroquois Manufacturing to have work done within the Town’s right of way, in order to connect to municipal water and wastewater lines, subject to terms and conditions placed on the permit by the Highway Foreman and Director of Buildings & Facilities and all state and local permits governing the development of this parcel. Second by Randy and approved.

 

Waiver of Wastewater Connection Fees / Iroquois Manufacturing:  At Shawn Lyman’s request tRocky prepared a memo to the Selectboard, requesting that the Wastewater Connection fee of $250 for Iroquois Manufacturing be waived, since Iroquois extended the service up Richmond Road in the late 1980’s, and allowed other residents to hook on to the line without charging them for a percentage of the extension costs.  Howard moved that the Board vote to waive the $250 wastewater connection fee for Iroquois Manufacturing for a connection to the expansion of their facility on the north side of Richmond Road, second by Andrea and approved.

 

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July Meeting Schedule:  The Board will meet on Monday, July 18th.

 

Sidewalk & Multi-Use Path Project / Amendment to Cooperative Agreement:  At the May 2, 2005 meeting, the Selectboard signed a letter to VTrans, requesting an amendment to the Cooperative Agreement for the Sidewalk & Multi-Use Path Project.  The amendment requested an increase in preliminary engineering funding due to a need to address wetland impacts and property owner concerns.  At the May 16 meeting, the Board signed the amendment prepared by VTrans.  Subsequently, VTrans has notified that there was an error in the amendment, both in the funding request amounts as well as a need to add boiler-plate language to the cooperative agreement.  They have requested that the Board sign a new letter of request. The Board reviewed and signed the replacement letter.

 

Receipt of Proposed Zoning & Subdivision Regulation Revisions:  The Planning Commission has completed its work on revisions to the Zoning & Subdivision Regulations, in order to comply with State Statute (Title 24, Chapter 117) changes that go into effect on September 1, 2005, as well as minor house-keeping changes.  The draft regulations have been forwarded to the Selectboard for its review and further action towards adoption.   The Selectboard acknowledges receipt of the revisions.

 

 

Fiscal Year 05-06 Salary Plan – Discussed a 3% COLA.  Jon said he would like to find a method to reward longevity in the Police Dept.  Jeanne had information from the VLCT and Hinesburg is on par with many other communities for salaries.

 

Jon moved the Board go into executive session including Peter Erb and Jeanne Wilson for personnel discussion.  Second by Andrea and approved.

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

 

Jon moved the Board vote to adopt the employee compensation plan as presented on 6/20/05, second by Howard and approved.

 

The Board approved a 3% COLA increase for all employees, with the exception of Peter Erb, who will be receiving a 16% increase.  All increases are effective 7/1/05.

 

 

Jon moved the Board vote to adjourn, second by Andrea and approved.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary