06-10-2019 Selectboard Meeting
Town of Fairlee Selectboard Meeting
Town of Fairlee Town Hall
Grange Room
75 Town Common Road
Fairlee, VT 05045
Monday, June 10, 2019
Call to Order: 6:05 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
- Visitors: Clyde Blake, Dori Wolfe, Barbara Duncan
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
The Agenda was accepted as written.
NEW BUSINESS
Community Solar Concept
Dori Wolfe presented information about a community solar cooperative in Thetford from which solar credits could potentially be purchased by a nearby town such as Fairlee. Discussion continued and Wolfe suggested that she work with Tad Nunez to prepare a spreadsheet indicating the costs and savings for Fairlee using solar power.
[Dori Wolfe and Barbara Duncan left the meeting at 6:22 PM]
Zoning Administrator’s Report
Town Plan
Chris Brimmer stated that the work on the Town Plan is going forward and will be ready for the September 24th Town vote. The Planning Commission is meeting twice monthly to expedite the revisions.
Downtown Conference
Brimmer reported that he and Miranda Clemson attended a community development conference, which offered ideas to enhance downtown spaces.
Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission Program (TRORC)
TRORC has set up a program to train individuals to be part of conservation commissions in Vermont towns.
Regional Plan Report
Brimmer stated that the Regional Plan has been received by the Town for review and edits.
[End of Zoning Administrator’s Report]
STAFF AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
Clyde Blake asked the Selectboard if the potholes on Lake Morey Rd are going to be fixed. The Selectboard responded that the largest on the west side have been filled by Mike Wright.
[Clyde Blake left the meeting at 7:03 PM]
Stericycle/Regulated Waste Services
Nunez announced that a Stericycle representative left off mailers for people to return unused and out-of-date prescriptions.
Employee Assistance Program
Nunez reported that EAP was discussed at the weekly staff meeting.
Town Administrator’s Report
Tad Nunez presented the Town Administrator’s report highlighting his activities and meetings during the week beginning June 3, 2019:
Capital Budget Planning Updates
Nunez announced a reminder that the Capital Budget Planning Public Meeting with TRORC is scheduled for June 24, 2019.
Nunez reported that in his work with TRORC on the Capital Budget, TRORC identified revisions for the Selectboard to review.
Road Projects:
Terry Hill Road
Nunez reported that additional ditching will be completed this week.
Lake Morey Road East
Nunez reported that the final topcoat will be applied in the fall after Labor Day.
Lake Morey Milfoil Herbicide Treatment
Nunez reported that the Town has received the permit to treat Lake Morey with ProcellaCOR and that treatment will occur on June 11.
Newmont Farm Public Hearing
Nunez attended the Public Hearing with Newmont Farm on June 7 regarding the construction of a new barn and manure pit.
Municipal Services Program Grant
Nunez submitted the Transfer Station invoices for reimbursement.
Water Main Project
Tata & Howard submitted plans and specifications for the water main project, which will be reviewed by Lance Colby and the TA.
Recreation Council/Town Beach
Nunez met with Matt Jung to review the summer beach employment orientation that was conducted on June 6.
[End of Town Administrator’s Report]
NEW BUSINESS
Year-Round Work and General Road Maintenance Contract
Nunez noted that a fee schedule needs to be added to the contract and will be rereviewed at the next meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
Better Connections Grant
The Selectboard confirmed the completion of the steering committee list and proposed a meeting process.
Town Survey Update
The Selectboard tabled the discussion of the survey until next week.
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 6-3-19 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 8:51 PM.
Attest: Joanna Bligh, Minutes Clerk.