Selectboard Meeting

February 20, 2006

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Attending the meeting; Rob Bast, Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, Randy Volk, Jeanne Wilson, see attached meeting sign in sheet.

Meeting called to order at 7:04 p.m.

Alex addressed the fact that both the Town and State have been interested in locating a park and ride in Hinesburg and with the help of the CCMPO have contracted the professional services of Dufresne-Henry.

Presentation by Greg Edwards of Dufresne-Henry / Hinesburg Park & Ride Facility Options – Greg stated one purpose of this meeting was to identify who the typical users would be.

Residents in attendance had the following suggestions.

Some residents said they park in Town and travel south not just into the Burlington area. There was a need for parking for CVU students expressed.

Commuters will make stops on the way to and home from work for other purposes so a location close to services may increase usage to allow people to continue to do this

Some expressed the need to somehow connect public transportation to a park and ride.

Questioned was if the goal of a park and ride is to reduce traffic traveling through Town or to create a gathering spot which may then increase traffic in Town.

It was questioned if a survey has been done to try to determine travel patterns. No survey has been done.

There was concern with locating this near a residential area. Residents of Creekside were opposed to locating near that development and further said that any decision to do so should not be made till Creekside homes are sold and residents who will be living there can have input into the decision.

There was a suggestion to utilize the front lot by NRG.

Need for lighting should be considered which may preclude placement near a residential neighborhood.

If Ballards Corner was used it would also answer the CVU parking problem.

There was suggestion to wait till the Town Plan is completed to see what it has set for a gateway into Hinesburg before looking at the Ballards Corner area.

Also noted was the possibility of shared use of an existing lot and not creating a new one.

It was suggested that a questionnaire about travel and a proposal for a park and ride be made available for residents at Town Meeting.

Greg said they will take the input from this meeting and incorporate into alternatives to be presented to the Town at the next alternatives meeting.

Presentation by Erik Sandblom of ESPC / Conceptual Plans for Hinesburg Village Streetscape Improvements – Rocky introduced Eric and gave background information on the sidewalk project.

Items discussed included: Sidewalk proposal of 5ft width and 4ft grass shoulder. Installation of a catch basin for storm water to be diverted to a bio-filter bed by the United Church to treat the flows. Doug Olufson, representing the United Church, distributed a handout addressing points of the proposal from the Church’s perspective. Doug addressed the current parking problem at the Church and has spoken with Rocky about possible use of the Town Hall lot with a maintained path leading to the Church lot. The proposed sidewalk plan will eliminate on street parking with the exception of 3 spaces in front of Town Hall.

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Len Duffy said he is concerned with the project negatively affecting the trees in his yard, also concerned with the grade as any rising of the driveway would cause problems with exiting his lot in winter and feels on street parking is an asset to the Town.

Doug stated the Church wants the sidewalk and crosswalk but is very concerned with the drainage proposal.

Presentation by Lisa Godfrey of the LaPlatte Watershed Partnership / Phase 2 Geomorphic Assessment – Andrea introduced Lisa and provided information on why and how this assessment came about.

Lisa explained that fluvial geomorphic assessment is the study of how rivers and streams move water across land and form the water corridors in the land. They can use the data gathered for watershed planning and to prevent future conflicts with the stream.

Lisa showed and explained slides of streams in Town and explained the water course and results of what was happening in the stream.

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.

Approve Minutes of February 8, 2006: Rob moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of February 8, 2006 as corrected, second by Randy and approved.,

Resignation of Fire Warden: A letter of resignation as Fire Warden has been received by Steve Gutierrez. Jon moved that the Board vote to accept the resignation of Steve Gutierrez as Fire Warden effective March 1, 2006. Second by Randy and approved.

Resolution to Designate a Non-Profit Community Development Organization: Jon moved that the Board vote to sign a resolution to designate Opportunities Credit Union as a Non-Profit Community Development Organization in order to operate a revolving loan fund for the purchase, repair, replacement and relocation of manufactured homes and for purchase of land under manufactured homes and to provide associated counseling activities. Second by Randy and approved.

Wastewater Upgrade Engineering / Proposal Review Committee Members: The RFP for Wastewater Upgrade Engineering has been sent out. Proposals are to be submitted by March 17. The proposal review committee will review, score and meet to determine which firms to interview by March 31. Interviews will take place the week of April 3. The proposal review committee will consist of Rocky Martin, Steve Button, Mike Weisel, Jeanne Wilson and one or two Selectboard members.

Request for Waiver of Road Standards for South Farm Subdivision / Curve Radius: The Board has received a letter from Chuck Reiss, requesting a waiver of the Road Standards as they apply to the curve radius for a private development road in the South Farm Homes subdivision, located at the intersection of Route 116 and Buck Hill Road West. Chuck has also included a letter from Ian Jewkes of Krebs & Lansing Consulting Engineers, advising that the curve radius has been designed at 105 feet. Alex Weinhagen has advised that the DRB and staff feel that this is a reasonable request. Jon moved that the Board vote to grant a waiver to the horizontal curvature standard outlined in Sheet A-76 of the Policy for Transportation Construction and Improvements to allow a curve radius of 105 feet for the private development road in the South Farm Homes subdivision, located at the intersection of Route 116 and Buck Hill Road West. Second by Randy and approved.

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Personnel Discussion

Review of Water & Wastewater Operator Job Description: The Board reviewed the description and was in agreement with it.

Resignation of Officer Steve Gutierrez: Randy moved that the Board vote to accept the resignation of Officer Steve Gutierrez as a full-time police officer effective March 3, 2006. Second by Andrea and approved.

Update on Deputy Police Chief Search – Mike Wharton participated in discussion with the Board about the application process for Deputy Police Chief and operations of the department.

Andrea read a letter received from Norma and Carolyn Place about the blocked culvert and resulting property damage.

Norma further explained to the Board what happened on January 17^th and the fact that the culvert has not worked properly for a long time.

Rob said it appears it is necessary to replace the existing culvert with a larger one and possibly also an overflow culvert.

The Board will make a site visit to be sure they understand the situation. Norma said she has pictures the Board can look at also.

Randy moved the Board vote to adjourn at 11:00 p.m., second by Andrea and approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary