01-21-2019 Selectboard Meeting
Town of Fairlee Selectboard Meeting
Town of Fairlee Town Hall
Grange Room
75 Town Common Road
Fairlee, VT 05045
Wednesday, January 21, 2019
Call to Order: 6:00 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.
- Town Administrator: Tad Nunez
- Visitors: Lisa Hinsley, Noël Walker
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Tad Nunez added to the Agenda discussion of the purchase of a Town Hall generator as a new line item in the FY19 Budget
Cathy McGrath added to Old Business the discussion of the draft Selectboard section of the Annual Report
MOTION: Peter Berger/Cathy McGrath moved/seconded the motion to approve the Agenda as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
STAFF AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
Structures Grant
Nunez stated that the Structures Grant has a change in engineering concept, but no significant change in budget.
Water Project
Nunez reported that he will meet on Tuesday with Lance Colby and Barry Larsen about the water meter project. Nunez announced the flood plain permitting is in process. Frank J. Barret, Jr., suggested that Nunez carefully document the water projects processes for future audits.
NEW BUSINESS
Warrant Articles
Constable
MOTION: Peter Berger/Cathy McGrath moved/seconded the motion to approve the appointment of a constable and include such wording on the Public Warning. The motion passed unanimously.
Town Budget
MOTION: Peter Berger/Cathy McGrath moved/seconded the motion to approve the FY19 Budget and to notify the Budget Committee of revisions. The motion passed unanimously.
Capital Budget and Program
Detailed discussion proceeded regarding the Capital Program among the Selectboard, Lisa Hinsley, Nunez, and Noël Walker.
MOTION: Peter Berger/Cathy McGrath moved/seconded the motion to approve the Capital Budget and Program per the draft Annual Report, Articles 8, 9, and 10. The motion passed unanimously.
OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Town Website
McGrath stated that the Town donates money to certain nonprofit agencies and suggested only these nonprofits have links from the Town’s website. Groups not supported by the Town will not be linked to the Town’s website.
Water Tank Updates
Nunez reported that the water tank is operative; however, Lance Colby was alerted by an alarm that was caused by incorrect calibration and equalization of the water levels in both tanks. Nunez reported that the substantial completion letter from Manosh Construction was submitted to Tata & Howard for review. Gary Leach is coming up with a punch list of incomplete tasks.
Old Water Tank Mediation
Nunez reported on preparation for the Thursday, February 21, 2019, Mediation Meeting to be held at the Lake Morey Inn from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Better Connections Grant
McGrath stated that the grant, which is due at the end of January, is moving toward completion.
Selectboard Draft for Annual Report
Barrett stated that he has prepared a draft report for Selectboard’s review.
BOARD ORDERS & CORRESPONDENCES
The board orders and correspondences were presented to the Selectboard for signatures.
MINUTES REVIEW
MOTION: Peter Berger/Cathy McGrath moved/seconded the motion to accept the Minutes from the 1-16-19 meeting as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
Executive Session (contractual)
MOTION: Peter Berger/Cathy McGrath moved/seconded the motion to go into Executive Session at 7:30 PM. The motion passed unanimously.
The Selectboard came out of Executive Session at 8:06 PM.
Action taken: Berger stated that Nunez is to confer with Paul Gilles.
MOTION: Peter Berger/Cathy McGrath moved/seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.
Attest: Joanna Bligh, Minutes Clerk.