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Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, John Guttler, Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, Kathleen Ramsay, Mike Anthony, Rocky Martin, Dean Woodruff, Maggie Eppstein, Tom Moreau, Harold and Jennie Sachleben, Jerry Wetzel, Faith Ingulsrud, Sylvia Geiger, Jen Holiday, Charles Ross, Maurice Goodrich, Joe Iadanza, Mike Hamlin, Abbey Duke, Tom McGlenn, Ted White, Doug Scott, Bill Marks, Chip Wright, Arthur Curcillo, Stewart Pierson.

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

Camp Conversion Septic Review Policy - Lynn reviewed background information on the Zoning Boards request for creating a policy. Effective in 1981 a permit was required by the Town to convert a camp to a year round residence.

Maggie Eppstein questioned if this policy will effect structures converted prior to 81, also asked if a sewer system could be utilized as the size of many of the lots cannot support a system as proposed.

Tom McGlenn of the Zoning Board stated prior to 81 structures were not permitted to convert.

Jennie Sachleben stated that in 74 they hired a contractor to convert their residence and the contractor had, to her knowledge, obtained all necessary permits. Faith will investigate their situation.

Mike Hamlin purchased his residence as a year round house in 76 and has since been told

it is not permitted as a year round residence.

Arthur Curcillo stated he had recently updated the septic system by installing new tanks on two lots he owns. He checked with the Town at the time and was told he did not need a permit to do so.

Faith reviewed the on-site septic analysis for camp conversion.

Points made regarding the policy would be to also allow a fiberglass tank; look into size of replacement tank in relationship to number of bedrooms; grandfathering residences converted prior to 81 that were purchased as year round residences.

Lynn addressed the request of the Zoning Board for an engineer to represent them in making decisions on conversions. The Selectboard felt that if an engineer for the applicant put their stamp on a system it would certainly be acceptable. The Board also wanted to avoid the applicant having one solution designed and the Town engineer designing something different for the same property. Joe Iadanza stated the intention is not for the Town engineer to design anything, but to work with the engineer of the applicant on possible solutions. Faith advised that a site visit would be done with the representative of the Town and the person working for the applicant to discuss problems of the particular property and how they might be addressed.

Many of the residents were concerned with the idea of hiring an engineer and possibly having State requirements designed which would not work on their land. Bill Marks suggested the applicant could hire a Site Technician which could save them money. The Town is proposing using Spencer Harris to represent the Zoning Board who is a Site Tech.

Lynn closed discussion on this and directed Faith to look into new items discussed after which this will be on the agenda for further discussion and action.

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Court Enforcement of Zoning Violations/Boutin, etc. Jerry Wetzel discussed his concerns and frustrations that after years of trying to work with the violator and the issue being brought to court the violator ignores the decision of the court and the Town does not follow through on their part.

Charles Ross spoke in regards to the Boutin violation and would like to see support given to Jerry in his attempts to rectify this.

The Board will have the Town Attorney and Jerry at the next meeting for discussion of this issue.

Road Foreman Michael Anthony / Road Codes & Standards Recommended by the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Andrea moved the Board vote to adopt the Policy for Transportation Construction and Improvements as an interim policy of the Selectboard. Second by John. The need to look at the roads in Town and model the policy to our roads was discussed. Andrea withdrew her motion and John his second. This will be on the agenda at the next meeting with revisions.

Procurement of Dump Truck - The Board instructed Mike to get the specs together that he needs on the truck and put out to bid.

Tom spoke in regards to community clean up (this could aid in the ZA working with violators to clean up and avoid the problem escalating). CSWD would put a drop box at the requested site and the town would be responsible for filling the box which CSWD will pick up free of charge.

The FY2000 budget is proposed with a 9% increase. A large portion of the increase is due to trying to permit another landfill.

Jen Holiday informed the Board of project to clean up hazardous waste at schools. There would be a cost of $100 to $450 for the school to participate as well as commitment by personnel. The chemicals would be cleaned out and a plan put into place so they do not repeat the situation. Jen urged people attending the meeting to urge CVU to take advantage of this program.

Sylvia had a letter from the residents of Leavensworth Rd that they would support this as long as the road is not improved to be opened through the other end. The Board will have Rocky and Mike meet with Ken Martel, supervisor of the busses, to evaluate the road and get specs for requirements to run the bus on the road and create a turn around.

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

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Approve Minutes: Jon moved that the Board vote to approve its meeting minutes of May 3, 1999. Second by Andrea and approved with John abstaining.

Driveway Permit Application/Sopchak/Mini Storage/Commerce Street: Jon moved that the Board vote to approve the driveway permit application of Tom Sopchak for a road cut on Commerce Street, Grand List Lot Numbers 16-20-64 and 16-20-65, 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.

Resignation of Y2K Coordinator: Jon moved that the Board vote to accept the resignation of Jeanne Kundell Wilson as Y2K Coordinator. Second by John and approved.

Policy on Appointments to Boards & Commissions: Jon moved that the Board vote to amend Section #3 and 4 of the The Selectboard’s Policy for Appointments to Boards and Commissions, originally adopted in May, 1991, to read as follows:

3. The applicant for the post must write a letter of interest to the Selectboard or appear before the Selectboard. An incumbent appointee whose term is expiring must be notified of the circumstance, and must also submit a written request to be reappointed or appear before the Selectboard. The Board may invite applicants to an interview.

Second by Andrea and approved.

Water Storage Tank Plaque - the Board looked at the proposed plaque and approved.

Water Storage Tank/Natgun request to backfill tank - Selectboard approved request

Water Storage Tank/Natgun Pay Requisition: Jon moved that the Board vote to authorize the payment of Natgun Pay Requisition #1 for construction of the water storage tank in the amount of $210,217.50, from water system upgrade account #330-5488-83. Second by Andrea and approved.

Phelps Invoice Jon moved that the Board vote to authorize the payment of Phelps Engineering’s April, 1999 Invoice for oversight of the water system upgrade project, for the amount of $7,478.26, from water system upgrade account #330-5488-83. Second by Andrea and approved.

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Ernest Giroux/Girard Sewer Capacity Allocation/John moved that the Board vote to reinstate the wastewater capacity allocation for Grand List Lot Number 9-1-1.1, upon payment of all outstanding wastewater capacity allocation charges. This allocation was revoked by the Selectboard on February 22, 1999 due to non-payment of the capacity allocation fee by applicant/developer Daniel Girard. Owners of the property, Ernest and Theresa Giroux, have asked the Board to reinstate the allocation if they pay the past-due allocation fees, as they claim they would have if they had known that Girard was in arrears on the payments. All conditions of the Board’s December 4, 1995 allocation of 3,375 per day in wastewater treatment capacity to service thirty (30), one (1) bedroom elderly housing units on this parcel remain in effect. Second by Andrea and approved.

Accept Aquatic Nuisance Abatement Grant for Lake Iroquois/ Andrea moved that the Board vote to authorize its Chairman to sign the Grant Agreement for the Aquatic Nuisance Abatement Program for Lake Iroquois, with the understanding that the Lake Iroquois Recreation District will be responsible for all aspects of administering this grant program. Second by Jon and approved.

Accept Vermont Community Development Grant Agreement for Mountain View Mobile Home Park Wastewater Treatment Improvements: Andrea moved that the Board vote to adopt the Grant Agreement Resolution for the Vermont Community Development Program grant for wastewater treatment system improvements at the Mountain View Mobile Home Park, designating its Chairman, Lynn E. Gardner, as the person with overall responsibility for the VCDP activities related to this Grant Agreement including the authority to execute the Grant Agreement and such other documents as may be necessary to secure these funds. Further, the Chairman is authorized to sign VCDP Form FM 1, Designation of Depository, and VCDP Form FM 2, Authorized Signatures for Requisition of VCDP Funds. Second by John and approved.

Correspondence from Agency of Transportation re: Alternative Bike Path Route - AOT would like the Town to condemn land need for the first route, but will support alt route.

Request for Use of Town Hall/Annie Hall/June 11, 1999 - John moved that the Board vote to Lease the Town Hall to Annie Hall for Annette’s Playschool’s year end dance recital on June 11, 1999, subject to the terms and conditions of the Town Hall Rental Policy. Second by Jon and approved.

Request for Use of Town Hall/Friends of the Library, July 4^th Book Sale - Jon moved that the Board vote to authorize the Friends of the Library to use the Town Hall June 30 through July 5^th for their annual book sale. Second by Andrea and approved.

Fire Department Coin Drop May 29^th - Jon moved the Board vote to approve request of the Fire Dept to hold a coin drop, second by Andrea and approved.

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Update of Fire Department Facilities Planning - Jon reported the Fire Dept met with Chris Morrell and are looking at a 20yr projection of 3000 sq ft increase. Jon will keep the Board informed as this progresses.

Personnel/Update on Recruitment of Highway Maintainer II - will continue to advertise.

Publication of Permit Applications - the Board agreed this would be a good idea.

Proclamation of May as Municipal Clerks Month -John moved the Board proclaim May as Municipal Clerks month in appreciation of all Municipal Clerks for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent. Second by Andrea and approved.

Resignation of Richard Watts from the Planning Commission: Andrea moved that the Board vote to accept the resignation of Richard Watts from the Planning Commission. Second by Jon and approved.

Andrea moved the Board adjourn to executive session for personnel/negotiation of Labor Contract with AFSCME Local 1343, second by Jon.

Andrea moved to come out of executive session and adjourn the Selectboard meeting, second by Jon and approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary