Selectboard Meeting * November 1, 1999

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Attending the meeting: Lynn Gardner, John Guttler, Randy Volk, Andrea Morgante, Jon Trefry, Kathleen Ramsay, Chris Morrell, David Birmingham.

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

Andrea moved the Board vote to approve signing application for reimbursement for wildfires dated 10/27/99. Second by John and approved.

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

Approve Minutes/Meeting of October 18, 1999/ Jon moved that the Board vote to approve its October 18, 1999 Meeting Minutes. Second by John and approved.

Driveway Permit Application/St. Cyr/Tyler Bridge Road/ Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve the driveway permit application of Brian and Penny St. Cyr for a road cut on Tyler Bridge Road, Grand List Lot Number 12-1-56.2, 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 Jon and approved.

Request for Permit to Bury Cable in Town Right-of-Way/Craig Brown/Magee Hill Road/ Andrea moved that the Board vote to approve the application of Craig Brown for a permit to bury electric cable and a water line in the Town right-of-way to serve his property on Magee Hill Road, Grand List Lot Number 5-1-8, 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.

Ice Storm Recovery Grant for Tree Planting – Andrea reviewed the grant application she has prepared in cooperation with the Cemetery Commissioners. There is a 3 yr maintenance commitment with this grant. Andrea moved the Board vote to approve the chair to sign the grant application. Second by John and approved.

Correspondence from Lorraine Michalski re: Giving Property to the Town because can’t afford the taxes. It was the consensus of the Board to accept the parcel. Kathleen will draft a letter to Ms. Michalski stating the Town is willing to accept the parcel and noting the names of adjoining landowners she may want to contact regarding purchasing the parcel before the Town accepts it.

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Procurement of Police Vehicle - Foster Motors low bidder at $22,068 for a Year 2000 Jeep Cherokee with police package. Chris reviewed with the Board the need for replacing the sedan at this time and work he did on getting prices for a replacement. The Board agreed to sell the Crown Victoria by bid. Randy moved the Board vote to authorize Chris Morrell to order the Jeep from Foster Motors for a price of $22,068. Second by John and approved.

Chris also mentioned to the Board that coverage by the State Police for Hinesburg has declined again. The Board will send a letter to the State Police if this situation continues.

Chris was pleased to report there were no complaints of vandalism on cabbage or Halloween nights.

Discuss Upcoming Budget Cycle - Cost of Living Adjustment, more than CPI increase of 2.6%? With the goal of employee retention in a tight labor market, augmented by the fact that we have been limiting increases to the CPI for the last six years? The Board discussed a COLA for all employees as well as an adjustment for some departments.

Tape Recording Selectboard Meetings - microphone for $100 plus tape recorder for $200 +?

The majority of the Board was in favor of taping the meetings and will send a letter to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board suggesting they do the same.

Driveway Permit - David Birmingham brought in the map to complete his application.

Randy moved the Board vote to approve the driveway permit application of David Birmingham for a road cut on Hayden Hill Rd. West, Grand List Lot Number 10-1-6.2, 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 Jon and approved.

Drought Relief Expenses- we could not return the plastic water storage tanks purchased for our drought relief effort before Hurricane Floyd – if you know any one who needs a tank, have them contact Michael Anthony. The Board will advertise for sale in the next record.

Recreation Path/Sidewalk Update - Public Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. – Route 116 Corridor Study Meeting to follow at 7:30 p.m.

Jon met with the CVU School Board to inform them of the proposed plan and stated they were receptive.

- letter of gratitude to Polly Quinn for 44 years of service on the Library Board of Trustees

- rate of compensation for minute takers for Planning Commission and Selectboard

Andrea moved the Board vote to increase the pay for minute takers to the Selectboard to $12.00 per hour. Second by Randy and approved.

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- employee bonus for Public Works Director Rocky Martin for outstanding effort during the water system upgrade. The Board will present Rocky with a gift certificate.

Addition to the Agenda:

- resignation from the Zoning Board of Adjustment/Randy moved that the Board vote to accept the resignation of Douglas Scott from the Zoning Board of Adjustment effective November 3, 1999. Second by Andrea and approved.

Jon brought up the fact that the brush cutting and ditch work that had been promised for the Texas Hill Rd intersection had not been done yet. Lynn advised that there was an underground cable located which is holding up the ditch work and Mike Anthony said the brush will be cut tomorrow.

Andrea voiced her concern with sand and salt piles being so close to the brook at the Town garage. The Board agreed to have the Highway Dept include a project to relocate the sand and salt in their budget.

Kathleen reported that a request for barrels on Rt 116 at the school crossing has been made and the Selectboard will receive a letter asking for their support for the request.

Request for reimbursement from the Agency of Transportation’s Bridge & Culvert Program for the replacement of the Bishop Road Bridge.

Letter to St. George re: Fire Service for the 2000-2001 fiscal year.

Letter to the School Board re: Masons Property

Letter to Allen Fortin re: Water Rates

Letter to Joseph Fallon thanking him for organizing the retirement party for long-time Hinesburg physician William Hodgkin.

Reminder:

Next meeting of elected local officials is Thursday, November 4 at 7 p.m. in Winooski (?)

Andrea moved the Board vote to go into executive session for personnel discussion, second by Jon and approved.

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

Respectfully submitted,

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary