05-06-2019 Selectboard Meeting
Town of Fairlee Selectboard Meeting
Town of Fairlee Town Hall
Grange Room
75 Town Common Road
Fairlee, VT 05045
Monday, May 6, 2019
Call to Order: 6:10 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
- Town Administrator: Tad Nunez
- Zoning Administrator: Chris Brimmer
- Board Clerk: Joanna Bligh
- Visitor: Don Weaver
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Tad Nunez added the lake notices from the Town Clerk and Selectboard signatories to the Agenda
Peter Berger added a review of Green Up Day held on Saturday, May 4, and a follow up on Robert O’Leary’s request to the Agenda
MOTION: Cathy McGrath/Josh Hickman moved/seconded the motion to accept the Agenda as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Lake Morey: Milfoil Treatment Update
Don Weaver stated that the Lake Morey Foundation has received two notices for ProcellaCOR and Renovate use. Weaver has sent notices to lake residents of chemical treatment scheduled in June.
[Don Weaver left the meeting at 6:16 PM]
STAFF AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
Zoning Administrator’s Report
Planning Commission
Brimmer reported that the Town Plan is moving forward with the help of TRORC contractors Kevin Geiger and Paige Greenfield. Peter Berger suggested a three-year statutory review of the Town Plan regarding the need for altered zoning regulations.
Webinar: Outdoor Recreation Grant
Brimmer announced that he is signed up for a webinar on a grant with a deadline of May 31 to fund an outdoor recreation program.
Town Plan Draft: Timeline
Brimmer stated that the Planning Commission will complete the draft Town Plan in preparation for a public hearing in July, Selectboard hearing in August, and a possible vote by the end of September.
[End of Zoning Administrator’s Report]
[Chris Brimmer left the meeting at 6:55 PM]
Town Administrator’s Report
Nunez presented the Town Administrator’s report highlighting his activities and meetings during the week beginning April 29, 2019:
Water Project Updates
Nunez stated that flushing of the water lines is on hold, data on the water users’ survey (66% return rate) has been entered in an Excel file, and data from test pits drilled at the pump station filtration site were reviewed with no results yet.
Lake Morey Road Construction Project
Nunez reported that the third preconstruction meeting was held on May 6 for final review of traffic control during construction. Nunez will post construction updates on the Town website and on ListServe.
VT Town and City Management Association Spring Conference
Nunez registered for this conference to be held on May 16 and 17 in St. Albans, VT.
Capital Budget Planning Grant
Nunez submitted grant forms to receive the second installment for the capital budget planning grant.
Re-Trac Recycle
Nunez submitted the first quarter report to the State on what the haulers have taken off site at the Transfer Station.
Central VT Solid Waste Management District
Nunez attended the district meeting and inquired about the sorting and hauling of construction waste.
[End of Town Administrator’s Report]
NEW BUSINESS
Town Agent Resignation
Nunez announced that with the resignation of Horace Palmer III, there is currently a position vacancy for Town Agent to Prosecute and Defend Suits.
Vendor Permit Application Fee
MOTION: Cathy McGrath/Josh Hickman moved/seconded the motion to create a $40 fee per application for a Vendor Permit. The motion passed unanimously.
Rivendell Volunteers
Berger stated that the Selectboard should formally request from the School Board that students apply for community service openings in Fairlee.
OLD BUSINESS, cont.
Better Connections Grant
The Selectboard discussed the updates to the steering committee list.
Highway/Road Ordinance Review
Nunez presented a draft document and stated that he would like to plan a warned public hearing for adoption of the Highway/Road Ordinance.
Transfer Station Policy
Nunez presented a draft Transfer Station policy for Selectboard discussion and review.
Green Up Day
Berger reported that Green Up Day went well.
Use of Auditorium
Nunez suggested that waiving fees is considered only for Fairlee residents and that, in all cases of rental of the auditorium, a certificate of insurance is required.
BOARD ORDERS & CORRESPONDENCES
The board orders and correspondences were presented to the Selectboard for signatures.
Selectboard Signatories
MOTION: Cathy McGrath/Josh Hickman moved/seconded the motion to accept as signatories Peter Berger (primary) and Cathy McGrath or Josh Hickman (secondary). The motion passed unanimously.
Hickman asked if electronic signatures are appropriate, such as with DocuSign. Nunez will follow up.
MINUTES REVIEW
MOTION: Cathy McGrath/Josh Hickman moved/seconded the motion to accept the Minutes from the 4-29-19 meeting as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Josh Hickman/Cathy McGrath moved/seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 PM.
Attest: Joanna Bligh, Minutes Clerk.