Selectboard Meeting
October 5, 2009
Attending the meeting; Jon Trefry, Andrea Morgante, Ken Brown, Randy Volk, Howard Russell, Jeanne Wilson, Fred Silber, Brian Fox, Rob Barrows, Caleb Casco, Al Barber.
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Introduction of New Hinesburg Community Police Officers / Fred Silber introduced the following officers who are now working with the Hinesburg Community Police Department on a part-time basis:
Brian Fox – Brian is a full-time certified officer, and is currently working full time with the Bristol Police Department
Rob Barrows – Rob is a full-time certified officer, and is currently working full time with the Shelburne Police Department
Caleb Casco – Caleb is a part-time certified officer, and is currently working part time with the Shelburne Police Department.
Fred pointed out that Hinesburg is lucky to be able to have these officers and expanded on their level of experience. The Selectboard welcomed the new officers.
Final Review and Adoption of the Public Safety Impact Fee Ordinance: There were some minor edit corrections noted and request to clarify the value affixed to property relating to businesses. Howard moved that the Board vote to adopt the following resolution:
Be it resolved, that the Public Safety Impact Fee Ordinance, in the form attached, is adopted by vote of the Selectboard and shall become effective 60 days after the date of this resolution (December 4, 2009), following public posting and publication in conformity with the requirements of VSA Title 24 Chapter 59, provided that no petition is filed in accordance with VSA Title 24 § 1973.
Second by Andrea and approved.
Final Review and Adoption of Proposed Changes to Wastewater Capacity Allocation Ordinance: Andrea voiced her concern with control of growth if the service area is expanded; she feels the need for master planning to avoid spot development. Randy said he is not concerned as the new zoning regulations will dictate development. Howard said that Alex noted in correspondence to the Board that the Planning Commission is working on a requirement for master planning. Howard said he would like to look at the allocation from a perspective of community infrastructure. Jon asked that the Planning Commission be advised that the Selectboard is temporarily waiting on taking any action on the ordinance to hear from them as to where they are in regards to working on master planning.
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 Howard and approved.
Minutes of September 21, 2009: Randy moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of September 21, 2009 as corrected. Second by Howard and approved.
Minutes of September 24, 2009: Howard moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of September 24, 2009 as corrected. Second by Andrea and approved with Randy abstaining.
Appointment to the Agency Request Review Committee: At the last meeting, the Board appointed three members to the Agency Request Review Committee. Wendi Stein has expressed interest in a one-year appointment to this committee. There are three additional seats open.
Howard moved that the Board vote to appoint Wendi Stein to the Agency Request Review Committee for a one-year term, which will expire on September 30, 2010. Second by Randy and approved.
Road Cut Permit / Green Street Project: This permit is for a private road to access one commercial building and a housing development (Green Street). The project has received final approval from the Development Review Board. Ken moved that the Board vote to approve the road cut permit application for Green Street LLC on Charlotte Road (a subdivision of Tax Map #20-50-43.00) as outlined in the permit dated 9/ 30/09, 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 Andrea and approved.
Caterer’s Permit / Cody’s Irish Pub & Grille for Private Party on Weed Road: Ken moved that the Board vote to convene as the Board of Liquor Control, second by Andrea and approved. Ken moved that the Board vote to approve the request by Cody’s Irish Pub & Grille to cater a private party on October 10, 2009 at 516 Weed Road with malt and vinous beverages and spirituous liquors, second by Andrea and approved. Ken moved that the Board vote to adjourn as the Board of Liquor Control, second by Andrea and approved.
Resignation from Conservation Commission / Matthew Probasco: Matthew’s term expired on September 30, 2009 and he is not seeking a reappointment. A letter of thanks was signed by the Board to be sent to Matthew.
Appointment to Conservation Commission: Bill Mark’s term on the Commission is due to expire, and Bill has expressed interest in re-appointment. The vacancy has been published and posted. Howard moved that the Board vote to re-appoint Bill Marks to the Conservation Commission for a four-year term, which will expire on September 30, 2013. Second by Ken and approved.
Review of Employee Smoking Policy, Sexual Harassment Policy and Health and Safety Policy: As part of the VLCT Employee Wellness “Leader” Program, it is required that the Town’s smoking, sexual harassment, health and safety policies be reviewed annually. Since these are included in the Employee Personnel Manual, and the manual was adopted in July 2008, it has been over a year since the last review. Howard moved that the Board vote to acknowledge review of the employee smoking, sexual harassment, health and safety policies. Second by Ken and approved.
Request for Musical Performance / 2010 Town Meeting - Stewart Pierson and Tom Whitney offered to play music at Town Meeting while people are arriving and getting settled. The Board agreed this was a good idea.
Other Board Member Items – Andrea referred to a letter received from Heindel and Noyes regarding the MTBE contamination. She was asking if there are things the Town can be doing to begin pumping again. Also noted was the fact that the status report refers to being responsible for monitoring the pumping station at Lantmans and the Town well. The Saputo well is also noted but is not being monitored per directive by Saputo.
Howard noted the Ancient Roads Committee is meeting tomorrow night to finalize the report for the Selectboard. There are 6 surveys with no evidence of discontinuance. The Selectboard needs to make a preliminary decision which ones they may be interested in keeping.
Additions to the Agenda
Appointment to Affordable Housing Committee: Julie Pierson’s term on the Affordable Housing Committee has expired, and Julie has expressed interest in re-appointment. The vacancy has been published and posted. Andrea moved that the Board vote to re-appoint Julie Pierson to the Affordable Housing Committee for a two-year term, which will expire on July 31, 2011. Second by Ken and approved.
2011 Chittenden County Region Plan Process – Jeanne had two reports from CCRP with information on the 2006 Regional Plan for the Board to review. There will be a presentation at the next Board meeting and the CCRP is looking for feedback from towns on the 2006 plan.
Howard moved the Board go into executive session for discussion of personnel and legal issues including Jeanne Wilson, second by Randy and approved.
Howard moved the Board come out of executive session and adjourn, second by Randy and approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Spadaccini, secretary