02-25-2019 Selectboard Meeting
Town of Fairlee Selectboard Meeting
Town of Fairlee Town Hall
Grange Room
75 Town Common Road
Fairlee, VT 05045
Monday, February 25, 2019
Call to Order: 5:59 PM
Frank J. Barrett, Jr., Chair, called the meeting to order.
A quorum was met.
- Selectboard Members: Frank J. Barrett, Jr., Chair; Peter Berger, Vice Chair; and Cathy McGrath.
- Zoning Administrator: Chris Brimmer
- Board Clerk: Joanna Bligh
- Visitors: Georgette Wolf-Ludwig, Town Clerk; and Dexter Lefavour, representative from Tata & Howard
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
- Cathy McGrath requested adding Fairlee Community Arts to the agenda with an update of events
MOTION: Peter Berger/Cathy McGrath moved/seconded the motion to approve the Agenda as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
STAFF AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
Liquor Licenses
Georgette Wolf-Ludwig submitted liquor licenses for Chapman’s Store, Apple Green−7/11, and Champlain Farms for approval and signing by the Selectboard.
MOTION: Peter Berger/Cathy McGrath moved/seconded the motion to approve and sign the 2019 Liquor Licenses for Chapman’s Store, Apple Green−7/11, and Champlain Farms. The motion passed unanimously.
Wolf-Ludwig stated that she delivers the signed Liquor Licenses to the businesses and asks that the certificates be placed in the stores in full view of the public.
[Georgette Wolf-Ludwig left the meeting at 6:05 PM]
Town Administrator’s Report (written)
Nunez presented the Town Administrator’s (TA) report highlighting his activities and meetings during the week beginning February 19, 2019:
VTRANS Projects
Nunez reported that there will be two FEMA projects ongoing in the spring/summer: repair of the box culvert north of Ely Rd and a replacement of the culvert under the railroad tracks north of the Fairlee Depot.
PACIF 2018
Nunez reported that the PACIF Equipment Grant is being closed out with the purchase of Road Closed signs, Lane Ends signs, and 24 traffic cones.
TAP Grant
Nunez reported that the Town has been awarded the Transportation Alternative Program grant.
[End of Town Administrator’s Report]
Zoning Administrator’s Report
DRB Meeting
Brimmer announced that a Development Review Board meeting was held on February 26 regarding Susanne Pacilio’s plat approval for a minor subdivision.
Planning Commission Update
Brimmer reported that the Planning Commission will be distributing a survey at Town Meeting regarding Town Plan issues relating to internet connection costs for Town residents and a proposal for high speed internet availability in the Village.
The next community planning event will be held in March and will target housing, infrastructure, and economic development.
[End of Zoning Administrator’s Report]
NEW BUSINESS
Project Discussion with Representative from Tata & Howard
Dexter Lafavour updated the Selectboard on the road projects, the Lake Morey East Class 2 Road Improvements, and on the water projects, including the water main upgrades, water meter installations, and waste water treatment facility concepts.
[Dexter Lafavour left the meeting at 7:00 PM]
Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District
Nunez was reappointed by the Selectboard to sit on the Board of Supervisors at CVSWMD.
Fairlee Community Arts
McGrath stated that the FCA/Catamount Arts Mardi Gras Saturday night event was a success with a full auditorium.
OLD BUSINESS
Fairlee Newsletter
McGrath stated that after the Town Meeting she will prepare a newsletter to include details about new board members and tentative dates for the Town’s upcoming water and highway projects.
Municipal Waste Water/Septic Concept Update
McGrath stated that the Waste Water Committee is an exploratory group. Barrett stated that once a location is identified soil analyses, test borings, and a build-out study are preliminary.
BOARD ORDERS & CORRESPONDENCES
The board orders and correspondences were presented to the Selectboard for signatures.
MINUTES REVIEW
MOTION: Cathy McGrath/Peter Berger moved/seconded the motion to accept the Minutes from the 2-19-19 meeting as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
Executive Session
MOTION: Cathy McGrath/Peter Berger moved/seconded the motion to go into Executive Session (personnel) at 7:20 PM. The motion passed unanimously.
The Selectboard came out of Executive Session at 7:55 PM.
Action taken: McGrath to review Zoning Administrator’s job goals and objectives.
MOTION: Peter Berger/Cathy McGrath moved/seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 PM.
Attest: Joanna Bligh, Minutes Clerk.