Selectboard Meeting
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Attending the meeting; Rob Bast, Andrea Morgante, Jon
Trefry, Randy Volk, Howard Russell, Jeanne Wilson, Rocky Martin, Mac Rood,
Richard Jordan.
Meeting called to order at
Mac
Rood of
The Board reviewed the project plan – Mac advised there will
be construction of sidewalks from Rt 116 to the project on one end and from the
project to
Andrea asked if the easement for the walking path can be
kept as a natural trail along the LaPlatte.
Randy agreed with this idea.
Howard said he is hesitant to accept an IOD for the on grade
sidewalks as it may lead to certain expectations of the association members in
the future. He believes there may be the
possibility of opportunity for the Town to negotiate to obtain ownership at
some time in the future if the Town wants to.
Rob stated a VAST trail will be given an easement on the
path as well. The Board noted it needs
to be clear that this will include an easement to the Town for pedestrian
use.
The road does not meet the criteria for the Town to take
over – does not meet width requirement, will not be a through road and does not
connect to a municipal property. Randy
also noted and the Board agreed the road seems to have a feel of a separate
private community unlike the roads in Creekside this is very private in nature.
Andrea said at this time the homeowners association
agreement will be written to include language that the public has the right to
access for walking through the development on the walkway, what happens if the
association in the future decides to deny access. Howard said there are ways it
can be written to prohibit a particular change.
The Board agreed the Town will accept the IOD for the on
grade sidewalks and this will solve any problems that might arise with the
association having control.
The Board also agreed to accept the IOD for the water and
wastewater lines and easement along the LaPlatte.
Director
of Buildings & Facilities Rocky Martin
Richard
Jordan / Interview for Appointment / DRB Alternate Position – Richard
states he has lived in Hinesburg since 1994 and is looking to get involved in
working with the Town; he has attended some DRB meetings in the past.
Howard asked if he has looked at the zoning or sub division
regulations and Richard replied he has not. Howard also noted Richards’s
response of not agreeing to a possible change in zoning for someone and
explained where that may occur and the grandfathering factor.
The Board discussed with Richard the time commitment
involved with the meetings.
Howard asked how he felt about carrying through with
enforcement of a regulation if he did not personally agree with it. Richard said he hopes he would be objective
and open minded. If he needs to go with
a decision other than his belief he would at least feel he had input on the
issue.
Jon moved the Board vote to appoint Richard Jordan as a DRB
alternate to fill a vacancy with a term which will expire on
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.
Minutes of
Trial Balances for Water &
Wastewater and General Fund Accounts for Period Ending
Re-Appointment of Zoning
Administrator Peter Erb: Peter Erb is due for re-appointment
as Zoning Administrator. As outlined in
Vermont Statute Title 24, Chapter 117 §4448(a) the administrative officer shall
be nominated by the planning commission and appointed by the Selectboard for a
term of three years. The planning
commission has failed to nominate Peter at this time, but plans to revisit the
issue at their meeting this week.
Randy moved
the Board vote to temporarily appoint Peter Erb as Zoning Administrator from
Review of Reserve Funds from Fiscal
Year 2006 – 2007: A draft summary of reserve funds was
reviewed by the Selectboard. Approval of
these reserve funds will be on the agenda for the September 17 meeting.
Update from Wastewater Facility
Upgrade and Expansion Committee – Randy moved the Board convene as water and waste water commissioners,
second by Andrea and approved.
Howard and
Randy reported that the committee hired an attorney to write the language for
the bond.
Randy moved
the Board authorize expenditure of funds for the bond vote of $500 for bond
council and up to $3,000 for engineering to prepare bond amount. Second by Howard and approved.
Andrea
suggested the public notice also be included in the Sentinel.
Howard
stated the committee would like to include a statement of support signed by
Board members in the flyer that will be mailed.
Howard will draft letter for Board members to review.
Rocky
reported they will be repairing a water line break on
Randy moved
the Board adjourn as water and waste water commissioners and resume as
Selectboard. Second by Andrea and
approved.
LaPlatte Headwaters Initiative /
Department of Fish and Wildlife Notice of Grant Agreement: Documents and agreement language are being reviewed by the
Town Attorney.
Appointments to Affordable Housing
Committee: Terms of appointment on the
Affordable Housing Committee have expired for Rocky Martin, Julie Pierson and Dale
Wernhoff. All three have expressed an
interest in re-appointment. Howard moved
that the Board vote to re-appoint Rocky Martin, Julie Pierson and Dale Wernhoff
to the Affordable Housing Committee for 2-year terms which will expire on
Resignation from Conservation
Commission / Susan Mead: Howard moved that the Board vote to
accept the resignation of Susan Mead from the Conservation Commission effective
immediately. Second by Randy and
approved.
Recreation Path
Project / Amendment to Cooperative Agreement with VTrans: For numerous reasons (negotiation of design with property
owners, changes in permitting requirements, inflation) it is necessary to
request an amendment to the Cooperative Agreement with VTrans for the
Recreation Path project (Hinesburg STP BIKE (22)S) to increase the total
project cost from $960,714 to $1,870,500.
A letter to VTrans requesting this amendment has been prepared. Howard moved that the Board vote to approve
signing a letter to the Vermont Agency of Transportation requesting an
amendment to the Cooperative Agreement for the recreation path project
(Hinesburg STP BIKE (22)S) to increase the total
project cost from $960,714 to $1,870,500. Second by Randy and approved.
Additions to the
Agenda
Review of Professional
Services Agreement with Municipal Resources, Inc. for Strategic Planning for
the Police Department: Randy moved that the Board vote to
authorize Town
Administrator Jeanne Wilson to sign
the agreement for professional services with Municipal Resources, Inc. for the
development of a strategic plan for the police department for a sum not to
exceed $8,500.
Second by Howard and approved.
Personnel
Discussion: Howard moved that the Board vote to
go into executive session with Town Administrator Jeanne Wilson for matters
related to personnel, second by Jon and approved.
Howard moved the Board come out of executive session and
adjourn, second by Jon and approved.
Outgoing
Correspondence
Letter to Representative William
Lippert regarding statute governing appointment of Zoning Administrator.
Upcoming Meetings
September 17th
Review
of Capital Plan and Impact Fee Study
Annual
Performance Appraisal / Town Administrator Jeanne Wilson
Approval
of Reserve Funds
September 24th
Kick Off Meeting for Police Strategic Plan
October 1st
Sign
Warning for November 6 Bond Vote
October 15th
Public
Meeting on Noise Ordinance
October 29th
Public
Meeting on Bond Vote / Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade & Expansion
November 5
Budget
Kick Off Meeting
Respectfully
submitted,