Selectboard Meeting* December 6, 1999

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Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, Randy Volk, Jon Trefry, Andrea Morgante, John Guttler (at 9:30), Kathleen Ramsay, Mary Zuber, Jan Bedard, Mike Anthony, Rocky Martin, Stuart Pierson.

Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m.

Stuart Pierson asked the Board for reasons they are in favor of the new pathway being planned as he is writing an article on it for the Record. The Board members stated it is a natural extension of safe walkways which will connect CVU and the Library to Town. The fact that it follows the natural road alignment is a benefit and it can be the start of a major loop if it would continue down Rt 116.

Randy moved the Board vote to approve an increase pay from $7.21/hr to $10.25/hr effective 12/1/99, the Auditor’s budget will cover this rate of compensation as is. Second by Jon and approved.

- Auditor’s budget increased by $1,000 to cover increased cost of annual audit

Andrea reported the Town has been awarded a grant for $20,000 for tree plantings as result of ice storm damage.

Town Clerk & Treasurer Mary Zuber reviewed budgets for Town Clerk & Treasurer, BCA and Elections Budgets - discussed new copier for the Town Clerks office; increase in election budget for Nov election.

Delinquent Tax Collector Jan Bedard - Delinquent Tax Collector’s Budget– with implementation of Act 60, look at: reducing Delinquent Tax Collector budget if state is responsible for collecting delinquent taxes;

Towns are going to remain the responsible party for collecting the delinquent taxes.

Making Delinquent Tax Collector an appointed position or roll into Town Clerk’s Office was a point of discussion. Jan stated that she is continuing to work on collections from previous year and anticipates the same people will continue to have problems paying and remain delinquent which will therefore not result in a reduction of her time. The Board discussed the possibility of returning to the 8% of moneys collected the payment to the delinquent tax collector as provided in State Statute. No decision was made at this time.

Board of Listers - Listers’ Budget - budget down $5,845, partially due to reduction of secretarial hours.

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Expand ditching program

Study of Silver Street improvements

Silver Street Bridge in critical condition

Traffic calming/barrels for Village

Take over of Route 116?

John Dunshee request for more focus on Hill Roads

Posting and pavement markings for school zone

Designate local roads for future bike lanes. Incorporate shoulders as appropriate when these roads are upgraded.

Include paving of enlarged shoulders on Richmond Road in this year’s budget.

Appropriate match funding for Richmond Road Reconstruction Grant.

(Total project estimate = $22,400; State = $147,668; Local = $72,732)

State Loan Program available for transportation improvements @ 5% interest.

Appropriate match funding for replacement of culvert on Texas Hill

(Total project = $14,036; FEMA = $10,527; Local = $3,509)

Improving salt shed & relocating sand pile

To build addition on storage shed of 30’ x 40’ for the drott and truck - $13,000

Fence in storage area of 75’x50’ for culverts with chain link fencing - $4,000.

Reconstruction project on the Richmond Rd. - Town share $72,732.

Paving Tyler Bridge Rd - $50,000.

Install culvert on Hayden Hill East - $31,500.

Capital Improvements -

Addition to garage $80,000 to be spread over 3 yrs.

New tractor - approx $70,000 yr 00/01 - will borrow money and pay over 4 yrs

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Discussed need for flushing hydrants.

- connecting Lyman Meadows Water System to main system - the Board did not see any need to do this now.

- need to process water samples from the trailer parks.

Changes to the Water Ordinance discussed were charge of a frontage fee; residents who disconnect will have to pay the minimum fee.

Approve Warrants - Randy moved that the Board vote to approve the warrants for bills payable as presented by the Town Treasurer. Second by John and approved.

Approve Minutes/Meetings of November 15, 1999 and November 29, 1999 - Randy moved that the Board vote to approve its November 15, 1999 Meeting Minutes, as corrected, second by Jon and approved. Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve its November 29, 1999 Meeting Minutes as corrected, second by John and approved.

Selectboard - for discussion:

review selectboard compensation

budget for futures meeting

budget for green up day activities

employee excellence awards

wellness programs

Town Agent - budgeting for enforcement of zoning violations

Town Administrator - allocation of salary between general fund & enterprise accounts

Computers - $3,000 for ARC View Software for GIS

Copiers

Debt Service - The Board agreed to put the payment for the grader in the Highway Department Capital Expense Account.

County Tax - we won’t have any information on the proposed budget until the end of December. - I will propose a final number at that time.

Retirement - I will need the Cost of Living Adjustment to accurately figure this budget

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Health Insurance - 17% increase for first half of FY’00-01; 10% additional for second half

Liability Insurance - waiting for bill for coming year to confirm budget request - bill due soon.

Unemployment Compensation - waiting for bill for coming year to confirm budget request - bill due soon.

Lease Agreements/Hinesburg Elementary School/Former Patriot Lodge Property & Lyman Park/- currently awaiting final drafts

Deeds to Former Pump Stations - currently awaiting final drafts

Vermont Chiefs of Police Legislative Luncheon/Tuesday, January 11, 2000 - Would anyone from the Board like to accompany Chris?

CCMPO Truck Survey - still no word from CCMPO

Cost of Living Adjustment for FY 2000-2001 -The Board agreed to a 3.0% COLA

Bonus for Steve Button - Will take cash in lieu of a bonus such as you have proposed for Rocky. The Board agreed to $200.

Authorize Alcohol at the Town Garage for Holiday Party/ Randy moved the Board vote to authorize the presence and consumption of alcohol at the Town Garage for the annual holiday party on December 10, 1999. Second by John and approved.

A letter to newly-hired Highway Maintainer II Jesse Orvis re: CDL training expenses

A letter to Ken Martin re: bus service on Leavensworth Road

John Guttler who earlier in the evening attended a meeting re the future of Iroquois First Response, reported that while Williston would like to continue with the current agreement, Geographically it makes sense for Hinesburg and St. George to split off.

Jon moved the Board vote to adjourn at 10:25 p.m., second by Andrea and approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary