06-03-2019 Selectboard Meeting
Town of Fairlee Selectboard Meeting
Town of Fairlee Town Hall
Grange Room
75 Town Common Road
Fairlee, VT 05045
Monday, June 3, 2019
Call to Order: 6:29 PM
Cathy McGrath, Vice Chair, called the meeting to order. A quorum was met.
- Selectboard Members: Cathy McGrath, Vice Chair, and Josh Hickman
- Town Administrator: Tad Nunez
- Board Clerk: Joanna Bligh
- Visitor: Noël Walker
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
MOTION: Cathy McGrath/Josh Hickman moved/seconded the motion to accept the Agenda as written. The motion passed unanimously.
STAFF AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
Peter Berger Received the Volunteer of the Year Award from TRORC
Nunez requested RSVPs for the Award Dinner that will be held at TRORC, Woodstock, VT, on Wednesday, June 26, at 5:30 PM.
Aloha Foundation Camp Dates
Nunez reported that the culvert work on Rt 244, which involves closing the road, will be delayed one week due to increased traffic related to Parents’ Weekend at the Aloha Foundation camps.
Town Administrator’s Report
Nunez presented the Town Administrator’s report highlighting his activities and meetings during the week beginning May 20, 2019:
Class 2 Highway Grant
Nunez reported that consent is needed from the Selectboard for the Class 2 grant agreement for the award funding of $175,000.
FY2020 Better Roads Grant
Nunez reported that the Town received the Better Roads Grant funding that supplements FEMA funding for the Hylander culvert project.
4th of July Parade
Nunez contact the VT Rail AOT and was assured that the RR crossing at Bridge St will not have rail traffic during parade time.
Better Connections Grant
Nunez stated that he completed the RFP scope of work to secure a consultant for the Better Connections and Clean Water grant project.
Transfer Station Customer Appreciation Day
Quinttown haulers conducted a Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 25, at the Transfer Station.
Terry Hill Road Project
Nunez reported that work began on the Terry Hill Rd project with ditching by Mike Wright. The progress of the project is posted on the Town’s website.
Water Tank Update
Nunez reported that work at the Water Tank will begin on June 17 to relocate a portion of the retaining wall, recondition the road, install a water bar, and other site clean-up projects.
Lake Morey Road East Construction Project
Nunez reported that the road project is suspended until fall 2019 because the final coat of asphalt could not be applied with the amount of surface water at the site. Updates of the construction project will be posted on the Town’s website.
Capital Budget Plan/TRORC Public Meeting
Nunez reported that Kevin Geiger from TRORC will attend the June 24 Selectboard/Public meeting with details of the Capital Budget plan for the Town.
CPR Course
Nunez reported that many Town staff participated in the all-day CPR Course on May 29.
[End of Town Administrator’s Report]
Zoning Administrator’s Report
Town Survey
Chris Brimmer provided an updated draft of the Town Survey for the Selectboard’s review.
Fairlee Town Hall Window Assessment Report
Brimmer provided the report on the Town Hall Window Assessment by Sally Fishburn of Fishburn Inc.
Historic Preservation Conference
Brimmer and Miranda Clemson will be attending the conference on Wednesday, June 5.
Planning Commission
Brimmer reported that the Planning Commission will be meeting on Thursday, June 6, and suggested that Selectboard members attend.
[End of Zoning Administrator’s Report]
NEW BUSINESS
Newmont Farm Expansion
Nunez announced that Newmont Farm is requesting a Public Meeting to notify the Town of the building of a new barn and storage areas on their property. Noël Walker stated that zoning permits have been obtained through the Zoning Administrator. The Public Hearing is scheduled for Friday, June 7, at 9 AM.
OLD BUSINESS
Better Connections Grant
The Selectboard confirmed the completion of the steering committee list.
Town Planning Survey Update
The Selectboard discussed the Survey as drafted and will attend the Planning Commission’s meeting to discuss with the PC members.
BOARD ORDERS & CORRESPONDENCES
The board orders and correspondences were presented to the Selectboard for signatures.
[Noël Walker left the meeting at 7:43 PM]
MINUTES REVIEW
MOTION: Josh Hickman/Cathy McGrath moved/seconded the motion to accept the Minutes from the 5-20-19 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 7:58 PM.
Attest: Joanna Bligh, Minutes Clerk.