08-05-2019 Selectboard Meeting
Town of Fairlee Selectboard Meeting
Town of Fairlee Town Hall
Grange Room
75 Town Common Road
Fairlee, VT 05045
Monday, August 5, 2019
Call to Order: 6:02 PM
- Peter Berger, Chair, called the meeting to order. A quorum was met.
- Selectboard Members: Peter Berger, Chair; Cathy McGrath, Vice Chair; and Josh Hickman
- Board Clerk: Joanna Bligh
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Cathy McGrath added a conversation with local residents to Old Business
Berger added a Town Survey update and workshop topics to action items
MOTION: Cathy McGrath/Josh Hickman moved/seconded the motion to approve the Agenda as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
STAFF AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Selectboard meeting on Monday, July 29, was cancelled because there would not have been a quorum.
Berger noted that there are no Town Administrator’s or Zoning Administrator’s reports this week.
OLD BUSINESS
Town Plan
Berger noted that the Planning Commission will be meeting with Paige Greenfield from TRORC on Thursday, August 15, for final review and approval of all sections of the Town Plan. The next step after approval by the Planning Commission is to pass the Town Plan to the Selectboard to schedule a hearing in October or November.
Transfer Station Workshop
McGrath updated the Selectboard regarding the previous meeting during which the Transfer Station policy/issues were discussed. The decision was made to open space on the north side and have an engineer assess drainage issues.
Lake Morey Residents’ Concerns with Recent Roadwork
The Selectboard plans to have additional conversations with Lake Morey East residents regarding recent roadwork on Lake Morey Rd.
Asset Management Workshops, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
Berger attended the July 31 Asset Management workshop in Rutland VT. Berger stated that the State has a program for loan forgiveness to support asset management.
Town Survey Update
McGrath set up Survey Gizmo to disseminate the Town Survey online.
BOARD ORDERS & CORRESPONDENCES
The board orders and correspondences were presented to the Selectboard for signatures.
MINUTES REVIEW
MOTION: Cathy McGrath/Josh Hickman moved/seconded the motion to accept the Minutes from the 7-22-19 Selectboard meeting as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Cathy McGrath/Josh Hickman moved/seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 7:13 PM.
Attest: Joanna Bligh, Minutes Clerk.