Selectboard Meeting * March 8, 1999

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Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, John Guttler, Randy Volk, Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefrey, Kathleen Ramsay, Rocky Martin.

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

Jon Trefrey was welcomed as new Board member.

Election of Chairperson of the Board: Andrea nominated Lynn Gardner to serve as Chair of the Selectboard. Second by Randy and unanimously approved.

Suzanne Kneller, Pam Durda and Sue Johnson as Fence Viewers; Norm Smith as Inspector of Lumber, Shingles & Wood;

Steve Russell as Weigher of Coal;

Paul Wieczoreck as Tree Warden;

Barbara Brisson as Animal Control Officer; and

Allen Fortin as Constable

Second by John and approved.

Appointment of Town Service Officer Randy moved that the Board appoint Robin Harris as Hinesburg’s Town Service Officer for a one year term expiring April 14, 2000. Second by Randy and approved.

Bonds for Elected Officials - John moved that the Board recognize the blanket bond of $100,000 per occurrence provided through the Town’s membership in the Vermont League of Cities and Town’s Property and Casualty Insurance Fund as the bonding instrument for Town and School Officials as required under the provisions of 24 VSA 832. Second by Randy and approved.

This motion brought up the question if this is enough coverage / this is the amount we have been covered for traditionally.

Designation of Newspaper for Warning Town Meetings Pursuant to the provisions of 17 VSA 2641(b), Randy moved that the Board designate the Burlington Free Press as the newspaper in which Warnings shall be published, if necessary. Second by Andrea and approved with Andrea opposed.

Approve Minutes of February 22, 1999: John moved that the Board approve the minutes of February 22, 1999. Second by Andrea and approved with Lynn, Randy and Jon abstaining.

Correspondence re: "Go Slow Children Sign" & Speeding on Magee Hill Road – Will Town change its policy of requiring people requesting a sign to pay for the sign? Request from Tracey Brown

The Board will request the Police Dept to report on speeding activity on Magee Hill and Kathleen will check with the VLCT on their recommendation of these types of signs.

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Class II Road Rehabilitation Program Grant Application - currently being developed by Rocky. Due in to State 3/22. Randy moved to authorize the Chairman to sign application for a Grant for the Class II Road Rehabilitation Program, second by John and approved.

Grader Loan Documents - John moved that the Board vote to adopt the Municipal Borrowing Resolution and sign the Current Expense Note for the balance of the note outstanding on the grader, $72,975.

Second by Andrea and approved.

Plans for Engineering Funding Allocation for Silver Street – Also discuss MPO request for planning project proposals. Andrea is following this project and stated we do not need to send letter as this is moving through the process. Andrea will keep the Board updated.

Water System Upgrade: Award Bid for Construction of Water Storage Tank/ Rocky recommends no dividing wall and the Town will do the plantings. Andrea moved that the Board vote to award the bid for the construction of the 500,000 gallon prestressed concrete storage reservoir, associated site piping, and grading to Natgun Corporation for the amount of $432,400, and to authorize the Board’s Chair to sign the Notice of Award to Natgun. Second by Randy.

Review of Burnett Survey as a condition of their junkyard license. This will be kept on file.

John moved that the Board convene as the Board of Liquor Control, second by Randy and approved.

Randy moved that the Board vote to approve the renewal applications of Blaise’s Country Store, Bruce and Robert Jolley (d/b/a Short Stop 17), KB Enterprises (d/b/a Lantman’s IGA) and Ethel Contratti (d/b/a The Pantry Shelf) for second class liquor licenses with licenses to sell tobacco. Second by John and approved.

Randy moved that the Board vote to approve the renewal application of Two Z’s Inc. (d/b/a Pappa Nick’s Restaurant and Pizza) for a first class liquor license. Second by John and approved.

Randy moved that the Board vote to approve the renewal applications of Raymond and Ruth Ayer (d/b/a Cedar Knoll Country Club), Travia’s Inc., and Two Buffoons, Incorporated (d/b/a Christo’s Good Times Cafe) for first class liquor licenses with outside consumption permits. Second by John and approved.

Andrea moved that the Board adjourn as the Board of Liquor Control. Second by John and approved.

Randy moved that the Board vote to authorize its Chair to sign the second pay requisition for the Mountain View Wastewater Treatment Planning Grant #0065/98PG(15) for reimbursement of $14,352 from the Vermont Community Development Program. Second by Andrea and approved.

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Discussion of Grant Application for Study of Park & Ride in Hinesburg Discussed possibility with Joe Seagle of the Chittenden Metropolitan Planning Organization. Joe said he would come to Hinesburg to help interested parties sort through 3-4 possible locations for a park and ride. Perhaps angling for design work with Transportation for Livable Communities funding and implementation in the TIP next year. Meeting tentatively scheduled for 3pm, Wednesday, March 24.

Recreation Path - The Board discussed possibility of alternate route from the Post Office up to CVU and continue on to the Library. There is a commitment from the Selectboard to continue the process. continue

John moved to adjourn at 8:445 p.m., second by Andrea and approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary