Selectboard Meeting

October 3, 2005

 

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Attending the meeting: Rob Bast, Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, Randy Volk, Howard Russell, Jeanne Wilson, Rocky Martin, Frank Twarog.

 

Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m.

 

 Frank Twarog, Chairman Hinesburg Recreation Commission / Skate Park  - Frank discussed with the Board his proposal to relocate the Skate Park on lot #1 of Creekside (area behind the police station and fire station).  The Recreation Commission is looking for a permanent location for the park as the equipment is deteriorating from dismantling and reassembly each year at the current location.  The Board felt this was a reasonable suggestion and want to look at this when preparing the budgets.  It was also suggested to include this as a project for the Village Steering Committee.

 

            Other Business

 

Approve Warrants: Howard 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 September 19, 2005:  Howard move that the Board vote to approve the minutes of September 19, 2005 as corrected.  Second by Jon and approved.

 

Approve Minutes of Special Multi-Board Meeting of September 21, 2005:  Howard moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of the Special Multi-Board Meeting of September 21, 2005.  Second by Jon and approved.

The Board discussed the fact that the outcome of the meeting is clarification that the Planning Commission had made the proposal for changes in zoning at Rt116 / Shelburne Falls Rd intersection a priority.  They will wait until the study of the area is complete and then make recommendations regarding changes in zoning.

Andrea suggested a letter be written to the Bissonettes and copy the P.C. regarding efforts of the Selectboard and P.C. on their request and how it will proceed.

 

Appointment to Conservation Commission:  Both Susan Mead and William Marks have terms which are expiring on the Conservation Commission.  Both have expressed an interest in reappointment.  There is one additional vacancy created by the resignation of Nancy Baker.  The vacancies have been published and posted.  Andrea moved that the Board vote to appoint Susan Mead and William Marks to the Conservation Commission for four-year terms which will expire on September 30, 2009.  Second by Jon and approved.

 

Discussion of Road Standards – the Board feels 10 trips per day per house in defining width of the road on private roads is excessive.

                       

Final Delineation of Scope of Work for Village Steering Committee:  Based on the discussion from the last meeting, a draft scope of work has been prepared by Jeanne and Alex, and reviewed by the Board.  Discussed changes at tonight’s meeting  to the mission statement, charge/goals and composition and organization will be incorporated into a revised scope of work for the Board to review.

 

Appointment of Village Steering Committee:  Letters of interest in an appointment to the Village Steering Committee have been received from the following – George Dameron, Brian Busier, Tracy Applin, Kathy Beyer, Donna Constantineau, Rolf Kielman, Karla Munson, Dona Walker, Judith Chaffee, Tom Hackett and Nathan or Melissa Mackay.  Andrea moved that the Board vote to appoint the following four people to two-year terms on the Village Steering Committee, with terms expiring on October 1, 2007 George Dameron, Brian Busier, Tracy Applin and Donna Walker, second by Jon and approved.  Andrea moved that the Board vote to appoint the following three people to one-year terms

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on the Village Steering Committee, with terms expiring on October 1, 2006 Donna Constantineau, Rolf Kielman and Karla Munson.  Second by Randy and approved.

 

Discussion of CCRPC Projects / Emergency Management Improvements & Brownfields Clean Up – The Selectboard is agreeable to this CCRP project.

 

Report on ICMA Conference / Town Administrator Jeanne Wilson – Jeanne reported it was a good experience and she got a lot out of it.

Randy moved the Board vote to authorize chair, Rob Bast, to approve expenses for the Town Administrator to attend the ICMA conference.  Second by Jon and approved.

 

 

Additions to the Agenda

 

Selection of Board Member / Streetscape Improvement Proposal Review Committee  - phase 3 of Town Hall improvements and work in front of Saputo.  Howard volunteered to be the Selectboard member to review the proposals with Jeanne and Rocky.

 

Jon brought up the note from Mike regarding Lavigne Hill / Buck Hill Rd scope of work.  Mike told Jeanne the highway dept can put in the necessary culvert this fall to allow Sam Evanson to do the work he needs to do at this time and Town employees with do the rest of the work next spring.

 

Randy moved the Board go into executive session for the annual performance appraisal for the Town Administrator part 2.  Second by Howard, and approved.

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

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary