Selectboard Meeting
November 7, 2005
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Attending the meeting; Rob Bast, Andrea Morgante, Jon
Trefry, Howard Russell, Jeanne Wilson, Russ Barone, Bartlett and Collin
Frisbie, Al Barber, Mike Anthony, Rocky Martin, Jan Bedard, Alex Weinghagen,
Rob Farley, Stewart Pierson.
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Rob Farley informed the Board of a meeting to be held
regarding the VAST trails and Iroquois Snow Beavers.
Bartlett
Frisbie & Russell Barone of Hinesburg Hillside LLC / Discussion of Wastewater Capacity Allocation for
Project on Mechanicsville Road Russ reviewed with
the Board his proposed project for 28 single detached homes and a 24 unit multi
family building. This project needs 10,224 gpd of sewage allotment.
Rob spoke to the purpose of the municipal ordinance for
maintaining a balance in allocation.
This request exceeds the current residential allocation available. The Town is looking at expanding the
treatment facility and in the next 5 years it will be possible to have new
allocation available.
Howard asked if Russ will be using energy conserving methods. Russ advised they are required to us flow
restrictors. Howard asked if the multi
family housing that is restricted for age 55 and older will be income based
type housing such as Kelley Fields.
Russ replied they have not applied for any federal funds which requires
the income sensitivity issue, they have not looked at that yet but would not
rule it out.
Russ asked if the Board could see fit to consider this an
enterprise or institutional allocation as those areas have the allocation to
give.
Alex suggested thinking more toward institutional rather
than commercial or enterprise. He also
mentioned the Community Block Grant Program and how that could aid the project.
Russ asked to be granted the remaining residential
allocation of 2623 gpd tonight and to allow the project to proceed with the
understanding that the Selectboard will be thinking about how to give the
remaining required allocation.
Russ states he was given allocation to build 30 single
bedroom housing units but the required # of gpd the State required was changed.
Rob said the Selectboard needs to further discuss this
including any adjustment of the original allocation to correct to current State
requirements. The Selectboard agrees
this project is first in line for any residential allocation to be given.
Budget
Kick-Off Meeting / Department Heads and Board/Commission Chairs
Alex Planning and Zoning; expects no change in the general
operating budget / planned professional services may be reduced. New item to add would be to hire a recording
secretary for the Planning Commission.
They will be conducting a sidewalk and pedestrian infrastructure
campaign which may be funded with other than tax dollars.
Andrea asked if they needed additional funds for engineers
or other such professional services to review projects before the DRB. Alex said they do have some funds available
and in the past have charged the applicant if review is needed.
Jan Bedard delinquent taxes no changes predicted though
she does expect to see the number of delinquencies rise.
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Rocky Martin water dept; will be working on getting
additional capacity through well development / increase in labor and material
repairs.
Wastewater will begin engineering work for the expansion
and planned sludge removal.
Rocky plans to do an inflow and infiltration study.
Buildings and Facilities paving the Town Hall parking lot
and access road. Jeanne asked about the
floor in the main hall Rocky will be looking at costs of several options for
flooring.
Recreation will be looking for a new location for the
skate park and replace the gazebo decking at playground.
Al Barber Fire Dept. 9% increase excluding fuel due to
increase number of calls, will continue ground improvements in capital budget.
Mike highway capital increases are for equipment
replacement of bucket loader and excavator.
Increase for fuel in general budget and add new item of
funds for engineer design for road projects.
Jeanne reported for Chris for Police computer dispatch,
outside funds have run out so the Town needs to pick up the cost to keep this.
Jeanne Town costs property and liability insurance is up
10%and increase expected in health insurance.
Jon rec path some funds will be needed for the
right-of-way process. Discussed if
money will be needed for construction and agreed some may be needed for 06.
Highway
Foreman Michael Anthony
Mike reported that
Valincourt is still working on cutting and removing trees damaged by the storm
on the hill roads.
Andrea said Buck Hill
Rd looks good she is concerned with the shoulders holding up. Mike said they are required to be seeded and
grass will grow and the ground will pack.
Mike said he thinks the Town should again install a 4 way stop sign at
the corner of Lavigne and Buck Hill as was in the past.
Other Business
Approve
Warrants: Andrea
moved that the Board vote to approve the warrants (including payroll warrants)
for bills payable as presented by the Town Treasurer. Second by Howard and
approved.
Approve
Minutes of October 17, 2005: Howard
moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of October 17, 2005. Second by
Andrea and approved.
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Trial
Balances for Water & Wastewater and General Fund Accounts for Period Ending
10/31/05: Andrea
moves that the Board vote to acknowledge receipt of the trial balances for
Water & Wastewater and General Fund Accounts for the period ending 10/31/05.
Second by Howard and approved.
Appointment
to the Planning Commission: Letters
of interest have been received from Todd Bailey and Joe Donegan. The vacancy has been properly posted and
published. Jon moved that the Board
vote to appoint Joe Donegan to the Planning Commission to fill a vacancy with a
term which expires on January 1, 2008. Second by Andrea and approved with
Howard abstaining.
Approval
of Private Road Name / Fox Meadows off Turkey Lane: This is the private drive on the east
side of Turkey Lane approximately 1700 from the Lewis Creek Road intersection,
which serves the Erb, Patton and Kielman/Spencer homes. This road name has been reviewed and
approved by the E-9-1-1 Coordinator.
Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve the name Fox Meadows for a
private road on the east side of Turkey Lane approximately 1700 from the Lewis
Creek Road intersection. Second by Howard and approved.
Additions to the Agenda
Listers
Request for Changes to the Lodged Grand List:
The Board of Listers has submitted a letter requesting
changes to the Lodged Grand List due to errors on the part of the Listers. The three corrections outlined in the letter
result in an increase of $108,600 to the Lodged Grand List. Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve a change to the Lodged
Grand List as outlined in the letter from the Hinesburg Board of Listers dated
11/04/05. Second by Howard and approved.
Buried Utility Permit / Morin on
Baldwin Road: Jon moved that the Board vote to
approve the Buried Utility Permit application of Richard Morin to install a
buried electrical, telephone and cable service in the Towns ROW on Baldwin
Road (Grand List Lot #11-01-47.12) as outlined in the permit dated 11/03/05,
subject to the terms and conditions placed on the permit by the Highway Foreman
and all state and local permits governing the development of this parcel, and
with the stipulation that no privately owned utilities be buried within the
Towns ROW (utility lines buried within the Towns ROW must be under the
ownership and control of the utility providers).
Second by
Andrea and approved.
Resignation from Conservation
Commission / Gregg Meyer: Howard moved that the Board vote to
accept the resignation of Gregg Meyer from the Conservation Commission
effective immediately. Second by Jon
and approved.
Howard
wanted the Board to be aware of a correction in the letter from Russ Barone
that the 60 acres of land referred to is not at this time being donated to the
Town it is being preserved.
Update on Recreation Path / Jon
Trefry Final
plans should be done in a few weeks that define the necessary right-of-ways and
then the plans will go to the property owners.
Howard
moved to adjourn at 10:45 p.m., second by Jon and approved.
Respectfully
submitted,
Valerie
Spadaccini, secretary