Selectboard Meeting
June 18, 2007
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Attending the meeting; Rob Bast, Andrea Morgante, Jon
Trefry, Randy Volk, Howard Russell, Jeanne Wilson, Greg Brown, Julie Potter,
Rocky Martin, Dorothy Pellett, Dawn Francis, Bill Neil, Carl Bohlen, Bill Schubart,
Chuck Ross, Jack Millbank, Howard Riggs.
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Greg
Brown & Julie Potter of CCRPC / Overview of Brownfields Program – Greg
advised the Board of the position the CCRPC has taken in regards to the
Williston Landfill. They have done 2
staff reports on the sighting of the landfill and the commission is in full
support of the process and location of the landfill. Andrea asked if in reviewing the Regional Plan they also reviewed
the Williston Town Plan and did the Williston Plan identify the need. Julie replied they did review it and it is
consistent with the Williston Town Plan.
Greg also said they are working with Vtrans in regards to
the environmental impact statement on the CIRC. AOT gave a 60 day comment period and CCRPC is requesting that be
extended to 90 days due to the size and complexity of the report.
Julie reported on the Brownfields Program – this offers free
technical assistance for petroleum clean up but does not pay for the actual
clean up. The State does have a
Petroleum Clean Up fund to help with associated costs. Randy asked how long the funding will
run. Julie replied they are currently
funded to 2009 with the possibility for extension.
VCRD
Community Visit Task Force Update on Activities -
They also want to
explore local biomass energy productions from grass pellets, cordwood, and wood
chips.
There is currently no
physical space in Town to accommodate the activities they would like to
sponsor. They would welcome use of any
space for some game tables, computers and teen activities.
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Rob responded to the requests for resources stating the
Board can speak with each task force to see exactly what they are looking for
and see about budgeting for the next year.
Carl said the groups will meet again in the fall with the
Board to be sure the Board is in agreement on what the task forces are
planning. Howard replied all he has
heard from the four groups is what he had in mind.
Dawn wants to check in with SB before they begin to explore
funding resources such as grant applications.
Jon also agreed all they have reported is in line with the
direction the Town should take, and noted when applying for grants they should
work with the SB.
The Task Forces will provide quarterly updates to the SB.
Andrea asked if the Planning Commission needs to have the
information on plans for locating sites for any of the ideas mentioned.
Request
to Retain Expiring Wastewater Capacity Allocation
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NRG / Blittersdorf – seeking only
allocation for 3 residential units on Riggs Rd. Howard moved the Selectboard extend sewer allocation for 630 gpd
to NRG for a one year period, second by
Andrea and approved.
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Howard Riggs – Howard has a 420 gpd
allocation for 2 units on his house on Rt 116, he now has an easement which
will allow him to hook into the system and requests a renewal. Jon moved the Selectboard extend sewer
allocation of 420 gpd to Howard Riggs for another year based on their plans to
hook into the NRG system and having an easement from NRG. Second by Howard and approved.
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Marie Aube Smith – now has access to
hook on. Andrea moved the Selectboard
extend sewer allocation of 210 gpd for one year to Marie Aube Smith, second by
Randy and approved.
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Nicholas & Voula Zontanos – looking
to reduce from 8 to 4 units. Jon moved
the Selectboard extend sewer allocation of 840 gpd to Nicholas & Voula
Zontanos for one year, second by Howard and approved.
Director
of Buildings & Facilities Rocky Martin
§
Update on Town Hall Carpeting Project –
Rocky had samples of carpet and carpet tiles.
The approved budget amount is $10,000.
The Board wanted Rocky to find out if cost of flooring prep is included
in the price and if there is any price break to do the larger job. Also discussed was perhaps not to have the
enhanced backing on the carpet upstairs.
Rocky will find out
what can be done for the $10,000.
§
Discussion of Streetscape Project
(Sidewalk from Town Hall to Saputo)
Letter to Len Duffy reviewed and signed by the Board.
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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 Andrea and
approved.
Minutes of June 4, 2007: Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of June
4, 2007, second by Randy and approved with Howard abstaining.
Resignation from Affordable Housing
Committee: Howard
moved that the Board vote to accept the resignation of Lea Cassidy from the
Affordable Housing Committee, effective immediately. Second by Jon and approved.
Appointment to the Affordable
Housing Committee: Bruce Wheeler has expressed interest
in an appointment to the Affordable Housing Committee, first in September, 2006
and again recently when he heard that Lea Cassidy was resigning. Even though not an official committee
member, Bruce has regularly been attending the committee meetings, and
committee chair Rocky Martin feels that he will be an asset to the group. Howard
moved that the Board vote to appoint Bruce Wheeler to the Affordable Housing
Committee for a two-year term which will expire on July 31, 2009. Second by Jon
and approved.
Request to Cater w/
Alcohol / Wine Works, Inc. for Wedding Reception at Hidden Gardens on June 30,
2007: Andrea moved
that the Board vote to convene as the Board of Liquor Control, second by Randy
and approved. Howard moved that the
Board vote to approve the request by Wine Works, Inc. to cater a wedding
reception on June 30, 2007 at Hidden Garden Bed & Breakfast, 693 Lewis
Creek Road, with malt and vinous beverages and spirituous liquors. Second by
Jon and approved. Howard moved that the
Board vote to adjourn as the Board of Liquor Control, second by Randy and
approved.
Serving Alcohol at
Fire Station / July 4th Celebration: Jon
moved that the Board vote to approve the request by the Hinesburg Fire
Department for permission to serve alcohol at the fire station for the annual
July 4th Celebration on Wednesday, July 4, 2007, subject to the
following conditions:
o
A responsible person over 21 years of
age will be designated to be “in charge” of the event and to monitor alcohol
use at the event to ensure that there is no underage drinking and that
intoxicated persons do not drive; and
o
A “Don’t Drink and Drive” poster shall
be posted at the entrance to the event, naming the responsible person and
offering the services of the responsible person to arrange safe trips home.
Second by Howard and
approved.
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Approval of Increases
to Water & Wastewater Connection Fees and Wastewater Allocation Fee: Howard moved that the Board vote to establish the following
fees, effective July 1, 2007:
§
Water
Connection Fee = $1,000.00 per unit.
Municipality to supply meter and back-flow prevention device. Connection fee for waterlines greater than ¾
inch in diameter will be determined at time of application.
§
Wastewater
Connection Fee = $1,000.00 per unit.
Municipality to supply meter.
§
Wastewater
Capacity Allocation Fee = $7.143 per gallon.
This is a one-time fee which is due upon submitting an application for
wastewater treatment capacity.
Second by Jon and
approved.
Correspondence from
Engineer Michael Weisel / Cost Proposal for Feasibility Study of Charlotte Road
Re-alignment: On June 5, 2007, Jon Trefry, Rob
Bast, Mike Anthony and Michael Weisel met with Henry and David Carse to discuss
ditching and drainage modifications on Charlotte Road adjacent to the Carse
property. There was a discussion at
that meeting of a long-term proposal to shift a portion of Charlotte Road to
the east to move it further from the Carse residence. Mike Weisel was asked to develop a scope of work and cost
proposal for investigating such a project.
Mike has provided a written response, and proposes to complete a field
survey, survey plot, one or two alternative plans and written commentary for
between $800 and $950.
The Board discussed and agreed to wait on this proposal to
see if changes made by drainage modifications on Charlotte Rd work.
End of Probationary
Period / Ben Osicky, Highway Department: Benjamin Osicky’s three month probationary
period ends on June 20, 2007. Highway
Foreman Michael Anthony recommends that he be taken off probation effective
that date. Jon moved that the Board
vote to recognize the completion of Benjamin Osicky’s probationary period, and
approve an increase in his hourly pay rate to $14.55 effective with the pay
period beginning June 22, 2007. Second
by Andrea and approved.
Review of Draft
Changes to Employee Personnel Policy: Board members have been provided with a copy
of the revised employee personnel policy and a summary of changes. The Board will review the changes with
adoption of the revised policy scheduled for the July 2, 2007 meeting.
Employee Salary Plan
for FY 07- 08: An employee salary plan for FY 07 –
08 has been drafted, based on rates discussed and included in the budget during
the budgeting process. Randy moved that
the Board vote to approve the Employee Salary Plan for FY 07-08 as presented.
Second by Jon and approved.
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Additions
to the Agenda
LaPlatte Headwaters / Andrea informed the Board that a grant for
$500,000 to acquire parcel 1 and 3 is available with different possibilities of
ownership which may or may not have the Town be a co-applicant on the ACT 250
permit will be reviewed by an attorney.
FYI – Upcoming items
for July 2 meeting:
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Designation of annual WWTF capacity
§
Correspondence from Brett Grabowski /
Creekside Development
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Zoning Violations / Hinesburg Auto
Sales; Burritt & Emmons Stormwater
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Discussion of Charlotte Road Drainage
Modification / Scope of Work
§
Adoption of Employee Personnel Policy
§
Sign Union Contract?
Howard moved the Board vote to adjourn at 10:05 p.m., second
by Jon and approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Spadaccini, secretary