Selectboard Meeting
April 10, 2006
Attending the meeting; Rob Bast, Andrea Morgante, Jon
Trefry, Randy Volk, Howard Russell, Jeanne Wilson, Carl Bohlen, Ed Waite,
George Dameron, Tracy Applin, Brian Busier, Donna Constantineau, Karla Munson,
Dona Walker.
Meeting called to order at 7:06p.m.
Fire
Warden Edward Waite / Plan for Issuance of Burn Permits – Ed
informed the Board that Shelburne dispatch is now issuing the burn permits at
no charge. He said this helps dispatch
to know if there is a burn permit issued when a fire call comes in. Hours for issuing permits are 7 am to 8 pm.
If the weather is not good for burning he lets dispatch know not to
approve any permits. He will speak with
dispatch to be sure they asking appropriate questions on what is being burned
and make note of that in the dispatch log.
Village
Steering Committee / Priority List for Sidewalk Construction – George
presented a priority list for sidewalk construction developed by the Village
Steering Committee. After discussion,
the list was finalized as follows:
1-
west side of 116 from Charlotte Rd to
Silver St
2-
south side of 116 from Silver St to HCS
and Lyman Meadow Rd
3-
north side of 116 from Lyman Meadow Rd
to Hart & Mead and Friendship La
4-
east side of 116 from Commerce Park to
Mechanicsville Rd
5-
south side of 116 to Friendship La
6-
from Mechanicsville Road / Richmond
Road intersection, up Richmond Road to Triple L Mobile Home Park
7-
east or west side of 116 from Commerce
Pk to Ballard’s Corner (CVU Rd)
George said they did not consider from the Cheese Factory to
Charlotte Rd as they were aware that will be done by the Town this summer.
Andrea said on the west side of 116 from Charlotte Rd to
Silver ST parking needs to be considered also.
Donna asked if there are grant resources connected with the
Safe Routes to School Program which the Community school is a part of.
Howard said he feels for the safety of students the sidewalk
on Richmond should be moved up on the list – all agreed and it was moved from 7
to 6.
Brian pointed out the need for new crosswalk markings now
and not wait for sidewalk construction.
Andrea also asked for the sidewalk on the north side of
Route 116 south of the village to continue to the point where the trail on the
Russell property ends and meets Town property.
Other Business
Approve
Minutes of April 3, 2006:
Howard moved
that the Board vote to approve the minutes of April 3, 2006. Second by Randy and approved with Rob
abstaining.
Minutes
of Town Meeting on March 6, 2006: The Board was given a draft copy for review – they will send
any corrections to Jeanne who will send a corrected copy to the Board for
approval.
Trial
Balances for Water & Wastewater and
General Fund Accounts for Period Ending 3/31/06: Randy moved that the Board vote to
acknowledge receipt of the trial balances for the Water & Wastewater and
General Fund accounts for the period ending 3/31/06. Second by Howard and
approved.
Jon moved
the Board meet as water and wastewater commissioners for discussion on the
contract. Second by Randy and approved.
Award
Contract for Wastewater Treatment Upgrade Engineering: Based on the
recommendation of the selection committee, Jon moved that the Board vote to award the contract to complete Phase
1 Preliminary Engineering to Forcier Aldrich & Associates, Inc. as outlined
in their proposal titled “Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade and Expansion
With Enhanced Phosphorus Removal”, dated March 17, 2006, for an amount not to
exceed $14,900. Second by Randy and approved.
The Board
noted that funds for this project will come from the water and wastewater
budget.
Andrea
noted that she would like the Town in the future to see the plant as an asset
and utilize the wastewater that comes out of the plant for some other purpose
in Town.
Jon moved
the Board end the water and wastewater commissioners meeting and resume as the
Selectboard, second by Randy and approved.
Planning
for Green Up Day / Saturday, May 6, 2006:
Trucks to pick up bags on the roadside on Saturday, and
remaining bags to be picked up on Monday, May 8. Community barbeque at Town Hall at noon.
Hiring
Committee / Deputy Police Chief – the committee will
include Chief Morrell, Jeanne Wilson, representative from the Fire Dept, Rob
Bast and Randy Volk representing the Selectboard, a representative from the
Police Dept., and Kristy McCloud as citizen representation.
Discussion
of Process for Establishing a Housing Task Force
Update
on Baldwin Road Meeting with Better Back Road Representative
Discussion
of Personnel and Legal Issues
Employee Medical Leave
Outgoing Correspondence
Letter to Brett
Grabowski, outlining the Board’s position on the connection between taking over
the roads in the Creekside Development and the construction of a recreational
field.