07-08-2019 Selectboard Meeting
Town of Fairlee Selectboard Meeting
Town of Fairlee Town Hall
Grange Room
75 Town Common Road
Fairlee, VT 05045
Monday, July 8, 2019
Call to Order: 5:58 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: Smith Reed
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Cathy McGrath tabled the discussion of the Newsletter
McGrath added a discussion of the Town Plan during Zoning Administrator’s Report
Berger added a discussion of the timing of the Town Plan public vote
Berger invited Smith Reed, Planning Commission Chair, to tonight’s Selectboard meeting
MOTION: Cathy McGrath/Josh Hickman moved/seconded the motion to approve the Agenda as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
STAFF AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
Zoning Administrator’s Report
Planning Commission Meeting
Brimmer reported that on the agenda for the July 11 meeting of the Planning Commission is a discussion of the Municipal Planning grant application. Discussion for Thursday night’s meeting will also focus on the timing for the public hearings related to the Town Plan.
[End of Zoning Administrator’s Report]
Town Administrator’s Report
Tad Nunez presented the Town Administrator’s report highlighting his activities and meetings during the week beginning July 1, 2019:
Community Solar
Nunez sent to Dori Wolfe the Green Mountain Power usage data relating to the Town Library and other Town buildings.
Lake Morey Milfoil Project
Nunez reported that the next steps for milfoil removal are currently underway–divers will be hand-pulling milfoil plants in the fall.
Lake Morey Fish Kill
Nunez reported that Bret Ladago, a State of VT Fish and Game biologist, was on site July 2 to assess the Lake Morey fish kill. Ladago identified that bacteria columnaris, a common aquatic bacteria, was the cause of the fish kill and that the outbreak will subside naturally.
Water Project Update: Water Tank Retaining Wall
Nunez reported that the geotechnical report for the retaining wall at the water tank site was approved by Tata & Howard.
Road Crack Sealing
Nunez reported that road crack sealing will be completed on Town roads, including School St, Brennen Rd, Clubhouse Rd, and a portion of Maurice Roberts Rd.
Alcohol Served at Events on Town Property
Nunez announced that for events held on Town property, he recommends that the Town require a certificate of insurance naming the Town as additionally insured.
Beach Employee Handbook
Nunez prepared an employee handbook for the beach staff and met with the group to review emergency procedures.
[End of Town Administrator’s Report]
NEW BUSINESS
Town Road and Bridge Standards
MOTION: Cathy McGrath/Josh Hickman moved/seconded the motion to adopt the 2019 State-Approved Town Road and Bridge Standards for the Municipality of Fairlee. The motion passed unanimously.
Lake Morey Protection Association
Cathy McGrath noted that the LMPA meeting is being held at 4 PM on Saturday at the Lake Morey Inn auditorium.
OLD BUSINESS
Better Connections Grant
The Selectboard continued the review of candidates for the consulting position. The RFPs are currently under review by the USDA and VTrans representatives.
Town Plan Survey Update
The Selectboard discussed additional topics for the upcoming Town Survey and presented an updated schedule of survey deployment dates.
Roof Trusses
Nunez stated that he had inquiries about moving the roof trusses and that building a pole barn at the Transfer Station is under discussion.
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 7-1-19 Selectboard meeting as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Cathy McGrath/Josh Hickman moved/seconded the motion to accept the Minutes from the 7-5-19 SPECIAL 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 8:30 PM.
Attest: Joanna Bligh, Minutes Clerk.