Selectboard Meeting *
August 30, 1999page 1 of 3
Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, John Guttler, Randy Volk, Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, Kathleen Ramsay, Al Barber, Rocky Martin, Mike Anthony, and 23 people representing the Lake Sunset Assoc (list of names attached to original copy).
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Residents of Sunset Lake re: Sunset Lake Dam. A petition signed by 100 residents was presented to the Board requesting help with the water situation.
Nancy Baker stated lack of water concerns included; residents needing to drill wells, fire protection; wildlife; and health issues.
Kathleen Ramsay had looked into funding sources to repair the lower dam and found there is no State money available. Kathleen also investigated the insurance issue and found that would be extremely costly.
Al Barber suggested the Assoc contact Howard Lyman to see if he would allow a test plug to be put in place as a short term solution.
The Association in inquiring if the Town would take over the dam was advised they could put this on the warning to be voted at Town Meeting.
Road Foreman Michael Anthony
· .Widening the shoulder of Richmond Road between Magee Hill & the Richmond Town Line - the Board agreed to use fill to widen the road.
· .Drainage on Commerce Street - Mike reported that 2 culverts were never installed on Commerce St before the Town took the road over. There is now an issue on drainage due to the expansion of the post office building. Rocky will look into solutions for this.
Other Business:
Approve Warrants/John moved that the Board approve the warrants for bills payable as presented by the Town Treasurer. Second by Randy and approved.
Approve Minutes/Meeting of August 16, 1999/Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve its meeting minutes of August 16, 1999 as corrected including the addition of results of performance evaluation for the Chief of Police. Second by Randy and approved.
Driveway Permit Application/Davis/Baldwin Road Randy moved that the Board vote to approve the driveway permit application of Rebecca Davis for a road cut on Baldwin Road, Grand List Lot Number 11-1-34, subject to the terms and conditions placed on the permit by the Road Foreman and all State and Local permits governing the development of this parcel.
Second by Andrea and approved.
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Driveway Permit Application/Rivers/Texas Hill Road/ Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the driveway permit application of Brian Rivers a road cut on Texas Hill Road, Grand List Lot Number 5-1-26.22, subject to the terms and conditions placed on the permit by the Road Foreman and all State and Local permits governing the development of this parcel.
Second by Andrea and approved.
Written Report from Zoning Administrator on Burnett Junkyard Fencing/ Conclusions:
A. "In that regard, having viewed the property and having mused on the purpose of junkyard screening, I can agree that the north and west perimeters of the Burnett junkyard are effectively screened and satisfy Condition 3 associated with your December 21, 1998 "Certificate of Approval of Location of a Junkyard."
B."The eastern perimeter of the Burnett junkyard is essentially unfenced but is screened by existing vegetation so that it is completely hidden from public view."
C."The fence along Billings Farm Road... is substandard in every respect. It does not effectively screen the interior of the junkyard from public view (as seen either from Rt 116 or from Billings Farm Road) and neither is it in a state of good repair and condition nor has it been maintained in such a state. Further, in my opinion, it does not constitute an adequate obstacle to casual entry into the junkyard but rather gives easy access to an "attractive hazard" for children who might be playing on or around or by other persons transiting Billings Farm Road."
It was the consensus of the Board to have Kathleen draft a letter to the Burnetts advising them of this deficiency & requesting its repair within one month.
Estate of Randall & Dorothy Davis/Tax Stabilization "Piggy Back" Contract
John moved that the Board vote to exempt the Estate of Randall & Dorothy Davis from the penalty associated with the termination of their Tax Stabilization "Piggy Back" Contact with the Town pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Town’s Contract with Randall & Dorothy Davis. The Estate’s request for abatement of deferred taxes under the Contract will be forwarded to the Board of Abatement for consideration. Second by Jon and approved.
Water System Upgrade
Update on Pumps/Temporary service connections to Sunny Acres and Triple L. Sunset Lake Villa connected. Pumps being set-up and service connections being made by Munson. Still on track for full operation of water system by the end of September.
Natgun Invoice/Jon moved that the Board vote to approve final payment in the amount of $24,872.75 to Natgun Corporation for construction of the water storage tank from account #330-5488-83. Second by John and approved.
Recreation Path/Interviews with Consultants for Conceptual Alignment Analysis on Friday, September 3, 1999.
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Registration for 1999 Town Fair & Field Day and PACIF Annual Meeting
Will contact Rob Bast to see if he wants to represent the Town at the meeting.
Vermont Community Development Program/Wastewater Treatment Improvements at Mountain View Mobile Home Park/ Andrea moved that the Board vote to authorize its Chairman to sign the proposed Sub Grant Agreement and Administrative & Program Management Services Contract with the Housing Foundation, Inc. for administration of the Town’s Vermont Community Development Program Grant for wastewater treatment improvements at Mountain View Mobile Home Park. Second by Jon and approved.
Nomination(s) for 1999 Preservation Trust Awards/eligible activities include: preservation or adaptive use of an historic property; educational and public information materials and programs; building trades and professional training; programming at historic properties; financial support; and special encouragement and leadership in the preservation field.
The Board agreed to nominate those involved in the work at the gatehouse at the cemetery.
Personnel/Discussion of Performance Appraisal of Road Foreman
Outgoing Correspondence:
A letter to Community Police Chief Chris Morrell re: performance evaluation.
A letter to Alida Lund of the Department of Health, Division of Dental Health Services re: fluoridation of water supply.
A letter to Eunice Branch of the Hinesburg Elementary School re: use of Town Hall for emergency evacuations from the Elementary School.
The Board discussed the upcoming vacancies on the Planning Commission in regards to conflict of interest and how that effects the working of the Commission.
John moved the Board vote to adjourn at 9:45 p.m., second by Andrea and approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Spadaccini, secretary