Selectboard Meeting

February 5, 2007

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Attending the meeting; Rob Bast, Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, Randy Volk, Howard Russell, Jeanne Wilson, Robert Linck, Wayne Bissonette, Dennis Place, Matthew Baldwin, Rob Farley, Jon Kim, Larry Becka, Peter Ryan, Frank Twarog.

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

Interview for Position on DRB / Robert Linck – Robert said he has been an alternate on the DRB since last Dec. He has experience in conservation, protection of resources and land conservation. Jon asked if in his experience he worked directly with the landowners or in an administrative role. Robert said he worked at the project staff level with individual landowners. Andrea asked about experience with a regulatory process. Robert said he has done this now with the DRB and at times in work with the Vt Land Trust.

Howard noted the list of the top 10 priorities at the end of the Town Plan and said he would like to know what the applicants feel about these priorities and would like the Selectboard to review that information. Robert said he would be glad to give his input on that to the Board.

Interview for Position on DRB / Dennis Place – Jon pointed out Dennis has in the past applied for a position on the Planning Commission. Dennis said he has gone before the DRB with a project and is interested in the process; he works well with people and has experience in enforcing regulations.

He has ideas and suggestions on how the process may be improved.

When asked by Howard about the Town Plan 10 priorities, Dennis also said he would respond to the Board on this.

Interview for Position on DRB / Matthew Baldwin – Matt is a native of Hinesburg and worked in farming since the age of 16 on his family farm. In regards to the Town Plans goals and a vision he feels regulations do not reflect the Town Plan in all ways and property rights of landowners need to come first. Matt said he would stand behind the regulation even if he personally did not agree with the decision. Jon asked if he would also be interested in being a Planning Commission member which would help in writing the regulations. Matt said he understands the regulations and feels he would serve well as a DRB member. He is a member of the Farm Conservation Task Force which works with differing opinions.

Howard asked Matt if he would give his feedback also on the priority goals and Matt agreed to do so.

Wayne Bissonette was present to support Matt for the DRB position. He feels this would make a good balance on the Board as Matt is very knowledgeable and would work to uphold the regulations.

Howard wants to know how applicants feel about the 10 priorities in the Town Plan as there will be occasions where zoning regs do not meet those priorities. When those “grey areas” arise he would like to know the person will look at what fits with the new Town Plan. He would like the applicants to consider the 10 goals and indicate their thoughts on how they feel about them and do they support them.

Trails Committee / Review and Adoption of Mission & Organization Statement: Howard asked if the Board wants to limit this to Hinesburg residents. The Board is willing to change the wording on the statement to “Hinesburg Community members, majority of which would be residents”. Randy questioned if at some time n the future tax dollars are being requested do Hinesburg residents want

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someone who is not a resident asking residents for tax dollars? It was agreed that besides the committee’s regular meeting schedule they set a schedule for meeting with the Selectboard and report on activities. Andrea wanted to change the wording in the mission & organization statement regarding the minutes of all meetings and add that minutes be treated as public documents.

Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve the Mission & Organization Statement for the Hinesburg Trails Committee, as outlined and dated February 5, 2007 as amended. Second by Jon and approved.

Vermont DEC / Presentation on Radionuclide Study in Hinesburg – Rob Farley introduced Larry Becka of Vermont Geological Survey / DEC. Larry presented the Board with information of naturally occurring levels of radio activity in drinking water.

Jon Kim also of Vermont Geological Survey / DEC reviewed with the Board a bedrock geologic map. He said that in 99 a public well in St George trailer park was tested and showed levels of radio activity. The map represented a fairly high percentage of wells being affected.

Jon Trefry asked how the Town might address passing along this knowledge to residents.

Howard suggested requiring testing of well water and requiring developers to address any problems that are found.

All agreed this is information the Zoning Administrator and Planning Commission should have available for residents.

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 Andrea and approved.

Trial Balances for Water & Wastewater and General Fund Accounts for Period Ending 1/31/07: Andrea moved that the Board vote to acknowledge receipt of the trial balances for the water & wastewater and general fund accounts for the period ending 1/31/07. Second by Jon and approved.

Review of Town Slogans Solicited by the HBPA: Over the past year, the Hinesburg Business & Professional Association has been soliciting suggestions for a Town motto in preparation for a project to replace the signs at the town lines. The three top suggestions selected by the HBPA are:

Welcome to Hinesburg – Heart of a Hometown

Welcome to Hinesburg – Vermont’s Hometown

Welcome to Hinesburg – The Friendly Town

None of the above slogans were chosen by the Board.

Quit-Claim Deed / Installation of Traffic Signal at Route 116 & Charlotte Road Intersection: VTrans ROW Section has drafted and distributed quit-claim deeds to all property owners that will be impacted by the installation of the traffic light at the Route 116 / Charlotte Road intersection (Walkers, Meads, Busier and Town of Hinesburg). Bud has reviewed the deed for the Town. Jon moved that the Board vote to authorize the Town Agent to sign the quit-claim deed between the Town of Hinesburg and the State of Vermont for the Town to remise, release and quit-claim unto the State of Vermont 0.18 acre as described in the deed and plans entitled Highway Project Hinesburg HES 021-1(21). Second by Andrea with the addition to be sure there is language that states they will return the properties to their previous condition. Motion approved.

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Approval of Private Road Name / Taproot Farm Lane: Howard moved that the Board vote to approve the name “Taproot Farm Lane” as the road name for the private road that accesses the Taproot Equestrian Center and two homes off Shelburne Falls Road. Second by Andrea and approved.

Thistle Hill Development / Revision of Easement Deed Language: Bart Frisbie and Russell Barone presented the Board with revised language for the easement for a ROW through Lot #7 for the Thistle Hill Development. This language has been modified in response to comments/concerns previously expressed by the Board.

Additons to the Agenda

Appointments to the Hinesburg Trails Committee: Seven people have expressed interest in being appointed to the newly formed Trails Committee. The seven are: Ken Brown, Martha Keenan, Launa Lagasse, Greg Leroy, Colin McNaull , Stewart Pierson, and Frank Twarog. As outlined in the Mission and Organization Statement, initial appointments will be staggered between one-year and two-year appointments. Jon moved that the Board vote to appoint Martha Keenan, Launa Lagasse, and Greg Leroy to the Hinesburg Trails Committee for a one-year term, which will expire on February 1, 2008. Second by Howard and approved.

Jon moved that the Board vote to appoint Frank Twarog, Ken Brown, Colin McNaull and Stewart Pierson to the Hinesburg Trails Committee for a two-year term, which will expire on February 1, 2009. Second by Howard and approved.

Public Transportation / United We Ride Grant: Jon moved that the Board vote to approve submitting a grant application for the VTrans United We Ride Grant Program to fund a project to explore existing opportunities and future possibilities for public transportation in Hinesburg. Second by Howard and approved.

Howard moved the Board vote to adjourn at 10:15 p.m., second by Randy and approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary