Selectboard Meeting

July 24, 2006

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Attending the meeting; Rob Bast, Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, Howard Russell, Jeanne Wilson, Erik Sandbloom, Matthew Langham, Richard Tetreault, Dawn Terrill, Albert Audette, Sen Diane Snelling, George Dameron, Bill Lippert, Ashley Matthews, Dick Bell, Jean Isham, Dona Walker, Donna Constantineau, Scott Johnston, Mike Anthony.

Swearing In Ceremony / Deputy Police Chief Fred Silber: Prior to the meeting, the Board held a swearing in ceremony for Deputy Police Chief Fred Silber.

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Transportation Secretary Dawn Terrill / Discussion of VTrans and Impacts on Hinesburg Projects Rob thanked Secretary Terrill and members of AOT for coming to the meeting to discuss the issues facing the Town of Hinesburg.

Secretary Terrill said she will be leaving the agency and assured the Board that her replacement has a good base of knowledge on transportation issues.

She did acknowledge the agency does not have a good record of delivering projects on time and on budget. Rich Tetreault and Matt Langham of the agency are currently working on a project prioritization process. They plan to improve communications and project delivery.

Rich spoke to the issue of design standards for Vermont as compared to nationwide standards.

Rich said in regards to the question of the crosswalk, the Town would be allowed a signed crosswalk that is not painted since we do not at this time meet the warrants. If usage grows we could then qualify for a marked crosswalk.

Diane Snelling questioned this logic. She said we need to work through the new growth center legislation which is meant to address items as this. AOT plays a major part in villages being distinctive.

Eric Sandbloom, engineer for ESPC working on the enhancement grant project addressed the issue of lane width in regards to a functional classification of roadway.

Andrea said she feels the problem is that the design speed is 50 mph and even with a posted 35 mph speed traffic is moving at a high rate of speed. She would like a lower design speed.

Rob asked about the timeline for the intersection work at Silver St and Charlotte Rd. The Board was told it is on track for construction in spring of 07.

Survey work questioned. AOT surveyors have done survey work after the consultant engineer did survey work. Rich said there is no policy to re survey – sometimes the software being used by the consultant is not compatible with the State’s and they have to recheck an area.

Jon questioned why we are not classified as a village on a minor arterial which would allow the Town to build to the design that was submitted.

Jeanne said she can find no definition of village in the standards.

Rich said he would like to take the opportunity to review the project again with Eric looking at the whole picture and not project by project.

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George Dameron wants AOT members to leave this meeting believing the projects are a priority that need to be fast tracked to make it safe for residents.

Howard referred to Creekside Development – the developer was required by the DRB to put in a good safe sidewalk system that would access the new Town sidewalk. The Town is now told they need to wait another year or so which leaves all those residents walking up to Rt 116 with no safe sidewalk to access at that point.

Donna Constantineau said there is a %50 increase in fatalities related to speed and she was under the understanding that the Town and State were directed to work together on such issues.

Secretary Terrill said the Town will receive communication back on items discussed at tonight’s meeting.

Review of Project Costs / Baldwin Road Drainage Issue: The Highway Foreman has prepared estimated project costs for the improvements to drainage on Baldwin Road, as outlined in the project specification dated July 10, 2006. Estimate is $29,600.

The Board discussed putting the project out to bid. The Board discussed further options of the project such as the idea of improving the current channel of water and continue to allow flow into the field. Howard feels if the Board looks at another option they should have Linda Boudette look at it again from the aspect of the second option. Andrea would also like to see someone from NRCS look at it from an agricultural point of view.

When they have this new information the Board will redefine the project.

VTrans Town Highway Structures Grant / Old Route 116 – Mike Anthony discussed with the Board filling in the area between old and current Rt 116 which would eliminate the need for a retaining wall and greatly reduce the cost of the project.

Review of Loader Prices / Lease to Own – Highway department employees tried out 4 loaders. The Case loader was the lowest bid at $91,527 but the crew felt it unsafe when operating.

The Kawasaki at $100,958 was eliminated as it was undersized and difficult to service.

The crew equally liked the John Deere at $103,000 and the Volvo at $96,991.

Jon moved the Board vote to approve a lease to own for the Volvo loader per CRW proposal of 7/24/06, lease amount not to exceed capital budget for 06/07. Second by Howard and approved.

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 July 10, 2006: Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of July 10, 2006 as corrected. Second by Howard and approved with Jon abstaining.

Set FY 06 – 07 Property Tax Rate: Andrea moved that the Board vote to set the Property Tax Rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2006 at $1.6226 / $100 valuation for the Homestead Tax Rate and $1.5435 / $100 valuation for the Non-Residential Tax Rate (Municipal Tax Rate = $0.3500, State Homestead Education Tax Rate = $1.2726 and State Non-Residential Education Tax Rate = $1.1935). Second by Jon and approved.

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Community Viz Project with CCRPC & Orton Foundation: The Vermont Association of Planning & Development and the Orton Family Foundation are partnering to support innovative tool use among Vermont Regional Planning Commissions. As the major part of this initiative, they are inviting Regional Planning Commissions in collaboration with local communities to submit proposals to participate in a program that will provide training in the use of the Foundation’s Community Viz software, and start-up application support for land use planning projects. A proposal for Hinesburg’s participation in this program has been prepared. The cost to the Town for participation in this project will be in staff time. Jon moved that the Board vote to authorize the Chairman to sign the Statement of Local Community Commitment for the Community Viz training and application support project. Second by Howard and approved.

Vermont ANR / Approval for Acquisition of Acreage on Lewis Creek Road from Hinesburg Land Trust: Jon moved that the Board vote to acknowledge support for the acquisition of a 4.51 acre parcel of land on Lewis Creek Road by the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife from the Hinesburg Land Trust. Second by Howard and approved with Andrea abstaining.

Paving of Town Hall Parking Lot / Increase in Expense: The budgeted amount for paving of the Town Hall parking lot in the FY 06 – 07 budget is $1,000. The Highway Foreman recommends paving a larger area. The increased size will allow for easier snow removal, without as much damage to the pavement. The increase in the expenditure will be approximately $300. Jon moved that the Board vote to approve an increase in the expenditure for paving the Town Hall parking lot from $1,000 to $1,300. Second by Howard and approved.

Discussion of Park & Ride Feasibility Study: A copy of the draft report for the feasibility study and alternatives evaluation for a park & ride lot has been received and forwarded to the Board for their review. Two of the recommended alternatives for the study are to create a park and ride facility along the entrance road to Town Hall (where the overflow parking is currently located) and on the municipal lot behind the police and fire stations. The application deadline for the Vermont 2007 Municipal Park & Ride Grant program is July 31, 2006. The Board agreed to submit the grant application for the Town Hall parking lot site.

Request for Wastwater Capacity / Wind NRG Partners LLC: A request has been received from Wind NRG Partners LLC for a wastewater capacity allocation in the amount of 720 gpd for a proposed expansion of their facility on Riggs Road. This project has received site plan approval and adequate capacity in the enterprise sector exists for this allocation. Jon moved that the Board vote to approve a wastewater capacity allocation in the amount of 720 gpd to Wind NRG Partners LLC for a 30,000 sf addition to the facility on Riggs Road, which will employ approximately 60 employees. Second by Andrea and approved.

Request to Hold a “Block Party” on Municipal Property / KISS FM Radio Station – Jeanne said the radio station approached her about this for some Sat in August. The Board discussed possible sites. Jeanne will check with station management about the Town Hall Park area or Wainer Community Playground area as possible sites.

Streetscape Improvement Project / Decision on Pursuing Design Exception – given discussion at tonight’s meeting, the Board has agreed to continue dialogue with AOT and pursue possible compromises.

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Additions To The Agenda

Appointment to Affordable Housing Committee: A letter of interest in an appointment to the Affordable Housing Committee has been received from Andrew Burton, who is a Hinesburg resident as well as a real estate agent. There are still 3 vacancies on this committee (2 two-year terms, and 1 one-year term). Howard moved that the Board vote to appoint Andrew Burton to the Affordable Housing Committee for a two-year term, which will expire on July 31, 2008. Second by Andrea and approved.

VSP Citizen Advisory Committee / Valerie Spadaccini – Valerie reported that the high fatality rate this year in the state was discussed in length at the meeting. 61%of fatalities were not belted in. The State Police would like to see the seat belt law become a primary law not secondary which changes how it can be enforced and are asking for this request to be made know to the legislature.

The Board members felt this would be lobbying by a political body and did not feel comfortable doing so. They said if there were a bill introduced they could support they would look at it again.

Howard moved the Board go into executive session for personnel review of exit interview for Officer Lisa Primo and other personnel issues. Second by Jon and approved.

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

Next Meetings Mondays, August 7, 14 and 21 (the August 14 meeting will be a presentation by Forcier Aldrich on the Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Preliminary Engineering).

Respectfully submitted

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary