Selectboard Meeting
AUGUST 31, 2009
Attending the meeting; Jon Trefry, Andrea Morgante, Ken Brown, Randy Volk, Howard Russell, Jeanne Wilson, Attorney Cameron, Mike Anthony, Ted Palmer Jr., Shawn Murray, Gary Fournier, Rocky Martin, Rob Bast, Mac Rood.
Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Howard moved the Board go into executive session including Jeanne Wilson and Attorney Cameron for discussion of legal and personnel issues. Second by Randy and approved.
Howard moved the Board come out of executive session, second by Ken and approved.
Road Cut Permit / Shawn Murray on Magee Hill Road: Mike reported he met with Shawn and his excavator and addressed the requirement to shave down the shoulder by the driveway and also discussed having a stone lined ditch. Andrea wanted to recognize the fact that it was unfortunate this project did not need to go to the DRB as any drainage problems would have been addressed by the DRB. Ken moved that the Board vote to approve the road cut permit application for Shawn Murray on Magee Hill Road (Tax Map #05-01-09.50) as outlined in the permit dated 7/28/09, subject to the terms and conditions placed on the permit by the Highway Foreman and all state and local permits governing the development of this parcel. Second by Randy and approved.
Ted Palmer Jr. asked what his recourse is for his objecting to the approval. Jeanne did not know and would check it out.
Wastewater Allocation Application / Gary Fournier on Pond Road: Gary Fournier currently has a wastewater allocation for one single family unit, and he is ready to connect to the wastewater system. However, he recently advised that he has an apartment at the same location and needs a second allocation for the second single family unit. There is sufficient wastewater treatment capacity in the residential sector to allow for this allocation.
Gary is asking for a reduction in the allocation fee. He stated the apartment was included with the house in his approved allocation, both units are currently hooked into a mound system and he now wants to switch to the Town system. He just now discovered that the allocation he was holding of 210 gpd is not sufficient and is requesting an additional 210 gpd. Howard moved that the Board vote to approve the wastewater capacity allocation request of Gary and Rebecca Fournier in the amount of 210 gpd to connect the existing single family unit (apartment) located at 308 Pond Road to the wastewater system, subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the Wastewater Capacity Allocation Ordinance, adopted 4/19/04 and reduce the standard fee from $2500 to $1250 due to a misunderstanding when the original allocation was approved. Second by Randy and approved.
Bast & Rood Architects / Green Street Project – Rob said they have been directed by the DRB to have a surety agreement with the Town as has been done with the past two developments in Town. They have an agreement that has been partially reviewed by the Town Agent and worked out with Alex.
The Town will be taking over the sewer and water lines and some of the sidewalks. Roads are not being taken over and the storm water system will remain private.
Andrea moved the Board vote to authorize the Chair to sign the escrow agreement for Green Street Project after review by the Town Agent. Second by Ken and approved.
Approve Warrants: Ken moved that the Board vote to approve the warrants (including payroll warrants) for bills payable as presented by the Town Treasurer. Second by Randy and approved.
Minutes of August 17, 2009: Ken moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of August 17, 2009 as corrected, second by Andrea and approved with Howard abstaining.
Minutes of August 24, 2009: Ken moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of August 24, 2009. Second by Howard and approved.
Highway Foreman Mike Anthony asked the Board whether there was anything wrong with the way he is doing driveway permits. Board members thought the process was acceptable, and only asked that Mike be as specific as possible with the conditions he puts on permits.
Correspondence Regarding Animal Control Ordinance: Response to Maureen Brough of Silver Street regarding her letter about dogs on the common land of condominiums as well as public land, as discussed at 8/17/09 meeting. The Board reviewed and signed the letter.
Land Use Tax Stabilization “Piggy Back” Contract / Baldwin: Baldwin Farms (Andrea Haulenbeek and Peter Baldwin) have a Land Use Tax Stabilization “Piggy Back” Contract for 442.90 acres of the farm. The land was recently divided between the two families, which necessitates a split in the contract. Contracts have been drafted for both parties and are ready for Selectboard signature. Contracts will still expire on March 31, 2010 as approved by voters in March 2006. Ken moved that the Board vote to sign the revised Tax Stabilization “Piggy Back” Contracts for Andrea Haulenbeek and Matthew T. / Daniel P. Baldwin, which split the acreage of the previous contract between the two parties. Second by Randy and approved.
Capital Equipment Note / 2010 Dump Truck: This is a note to fund the purchase of the 2010 dump truck, as approved by voters. Ken moved that the Board vote to sign the Capital Equipment Note, Resolution and Non-Arbitrage Certificate with the Chittenden Bank for the 2010 Dump Truck. Second by Randy and approved.
Other Board Member Items –Andrea provided information on a long-term contract proposal grant to cover installation of ditch plugs. Wayne Bissonette will do the work in exchange for a long-term contract to do the mowing on the portion of the field that will be mowed. This item will be on the agenda for the next meeting.
Howard advised the Ancient Roads Committee is holding a meeting tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m. with the Conservation Commission, Planning Commission and Trails Committee to present the roads that at this time have a legitimate survey and ask for input to prepare a report for the Selectboard.
Howard moved the Board vote to adjourn at 8:40 p.m., second by Randy and approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Spadaccini, secretary