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Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, John Guttler, Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, Randy Volk (at 7:15), Kathleen Ramsay, Mike Anthony, Faith Ingulsrud, Ted Bloomhardt, Roger Kohn, Stuart Pierson.

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Mike informed the Board that C.R. Wood’s will allow a $7,000 trade in on the backhoe. The Board agreed it would be best to accept this offer.

John moved the Board vote to authorize purchase of drott from C.R. Wood’s for $19,000 plus trade in of backhoe. Second by Jon and approved.

Ted Bloomhardt, Chairman of the Planning Commission re: Number of Members on the Commission There had been discussion on reducing the number of commissioners on the Board. The Board is working well with the 9 members and everyone agreed there is no reason to change the make-up of the Board at this time.

CCMPO has proposed a scoping study of Route 116 and Silver Street to just south of the LaPlatte bridge -- are we going to locally fund engineering and/or improvements for the remainder of Silver Street?

Andrea reported that the CCMPO in funding work done on Silver St may want to improve it to handle truck traffic. Kathleen will pull out the engineering study and Roger will gather any information he has from the previous study. The Board will look at this information and see what the MPO will do for spot safety issues on the road.

On the Rt 116 scoping Andrea will emphasize the road to go behind the Town Hall be the cheese factory, while still looking at the cross behind the school from Silver St to Rt 116.

Approve Warrants/ Andrea moved that the Board approve the warrants for bills payable as presented by the Town Treasurer. Second by Jon and approved.

Approve Minutes/Meeting of July 12, 1999/ Jon moved that the Board vote to approve its meeting minutes of July 12, 1999. Second by John and approved.

Driveway Permit Application/Delaney/Leavensworth Road Jon move that the Board vote to approve the driveway permit application of Mark & Maureen Delaney for a road cut on Leavensworth Road South, Grand List Lot Number 8-1-2, 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 John and approved. It was noted a new map is needed on the permit.

Driveway Permit Application/Francis/Hayden Hill Road/Pending information from Stream Alteration Engineer on size of culvert.

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Driveway Permit Application/Polk/Hayden Hill Road Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the driveway permit application of Paul W. Polk III for a road cut on Hayden Hill West, Grand List Lot Number 9-1-20, 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 John. Faith stated this project is in site plan review by the Planning Commission. Jon withdrew his motion and John his second to wait for the review of the P.C.

Zoning Board of Adjustment Appointment Jon moved that the Board vote to appoint Doug Scott to the Zoning Board for a four year term expiring June 30, 2003. Second by Randy. In discussion on this appointment proper procedure for a board member when there is a conflict of interest was looked at. The Board will send a letter to Doug along with notice of his appointment stating the Board feels a member of a Town Board or Commission should not argue an issue before the board, but have someone else represent them.

A letter stating this will also be sent to Joe Iadanza.

Application for Transportation Enhancement Grant Funding – letters of intent due September 3.

Grant categories include: 1). provision of facilities for pedestrians and bicycles; 2). Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic sites; 3). Scenic or historic highway programs; 4). Landscaping or other scenic beautification; 5). Historic preservation; 6). Rehabilitation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities (including historic railroad facilities and canals); 7). Preservation of abandoned railway corridors (including the conversion and use thereof for pedestrian or bicycle trails; 8). Control and removal of outdoor advertising; 9). Archeological planning and research; 10). Mitigation of water pollution due to highway runoff; 11). Tourist and welcome centers; 12). Transportation Museums.

- Fluoridation of Water Supply - Opportunity to add fluoride to water system published in July Hinesburg Record. Vermont Department of Health, Dental Health Services, will purchase the first year’s supply of sodium fluoride after that the community assumes the responsibility. In addition, Dental Health will provide, at no cost to the community, all of the fluoridation equipment, along with replacement equipment and parts for the maintenance and daily operation of the fluoride installation. The fluoride testing equipment and all necessary reporting and testing supplies are provided free of charge. The weekly fluoride water sample analysis by the State lab are also free.

Annual cost of sodium fluoride estimated at $639.

It is the consensus of the Board to continue with the fluoridation project.

Recreation Path - Public meeting July 26^th at 7pm

Personnel/Recruitment of Highway Maintainer II/Michael is in the process of setting-up an interview with one of the applicants for the position of Highway Maintainer II.

Personnel/Signature of Agreement with AFSCME Local 1343/John moved that the Board vote to sign the proposed contract with AFSCME Local 1343, representing the unionized members of the Town’s Highway Department. Second by Andrea and approved.

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John moved that the Board adopted the following revisions to the Town’s personnel policy with the addition of Section 3.5 in recognition of the recently re-negotiated union contract:

Second by Jon and approved.

Section 4.1 Last two last paragraphs

Premium Contribution for Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont Freedom Plan, Health Partnership Plan and Blue Care: The Town will contribute up to the following monthly amounts to the cost of health insurance for each eligible employee: single coverage -- $265; two person coverage-- $430; three plus person coverage -- $540. Employees shall pay the premium in excess of these monthly amounts via payroll deductions.

If the Town receives an increase in health insurance rates which results in premiums in excess of Town contribution detailed above ($265; $430; and $540, monthly contributions respectively), the Town will pay seventy-five percent (75%) of such increase and the employee shall pay twenty-five percent (25%) of such increase via payroll deductions. Employee contributions resulting from any increases in costs shall be in addition to any contributions already being paid by the employee.

(Note: current amounts are: single coverage -- $250; two person coverage-- $400; three plus person coverage -- $500.

Section 5.8 Currently reads: "An employee may exchange his/her current Combined Time Off Bank for Extended Sick Bank hours at 100% of value, up to a cumulative maximum of 45 days, at the end of his/her employment year."

Change to: "An employee may exchange his/her current Combined Time Off Bank for Extended Sick Bank hours at 100% of value, up to a cumulative maximum of 90 days, at the end of his/her employment year."

Section 5.9(c) Currently reads: "An employee may accumulate Extended Sick Bank hours from year to year, up to a maximum of 45 days."

Change to: "An employee may accumulate Extended Sick Bank hours from year to year, up to a maximum of 90 days."

Section 5.9(d) Currently reads: "An employee will be paid for one-half of the employee’s unused Extended Sick Bank hours upon termination."

Change to:"An employee will be paid for one-half of the employee’s unused Extended Sick Bank hours upon separation of employment. If separation is due to the demise of the employee or if the demise of the employee occurs after separation but prior to payment, payment will be made to the estate of the employee."

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Section 3.5 Currently reads: "Employees who use their personal vehicles for Town business may request mileage reimbursement at the rate set annually by the Selectboard...."

Change to: "Employees who use their personal vehicles for Town business may request mileage reimbursement at the rate set annually by the Internal Revenue Service."

Saputo Foods’ minimum fee for wastewater treatment by the Town/Proposing charging 40% of wastewater treatment budget as Saputo uses 40% of the capacity of our plant. Kathleen will prepare a comparison with industrial user fees for the Board to review.

Resignation of Carl Anderson from the Conservation Commission: John moved that the Board vote to accept the resignation of Carl Anderson from the Conservation Commission. Second by Andrea and approved.

Park/Parking Area/Common Area at intersection of Richmond Road/Texas Hill Road and North Roads: Jerry is always keeping an eye on activities in this area – he sees parking by large trucks as a safety hazard. Would you like to take any action to limit parking in this area? Consider as part of CCMPO study this fall? Will check with the Police Dept if they have an issue with this.

Town Consultant for Camp Conversion Septic Reviews: Jon moved that the Board vote to authorize its Chairman to sign the proposed contract with Vermont Contours, Inc. to serve as the Town’s consultant for septic reviews for camp conversions. Second by John and approved.

A letter to Jay Robinson regarding his interest in appointment to the Planning Commission.

A letter and certificate of appointment to Alton Barber for his appointment as Fire Chief, July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2002.

A letter of appointment to Carrie Fenn for her appointment to fill the unexpired term of Richard Watts which expires on September 21, 2000.

A letter to David Eddy regarding his water and wastewater allocation for Valley Print & Mail in Commerce Park.

A letter to Joseph Iadanza in response to his correspondence regarding the Burnett junkyard.

John moved the Board adjourn at 8:55 p.m., second by Randy and approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary