05-13-2019 Selectboard Meeting
Town of Fairlee Selectboard Meeting
Town of Fairlee Town Hall
Grange Room
75 Town Common Road
Fairlee, VT 05045
Monday, May 13, 2019
Call to Order: 6:00 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
- Board Clerk: Joanna Bligh
- Visitor: Georgette Wolf-Ludwig, Town Clerk
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
Town Administrator’s Report
Nunez presented the Town Administrator’s report highlighting his activities and meetings during the week beginning May 6, 2019:
Evergreen Recycling
Nunez reported that Evergreen does not accept commercial construction waste, but does accept tires ($3/each) and electronic waste on a one-to-one basis.
Water Main Flushing
Nunez announced that water main flushing will occur from May 20 to May 24.
Chemical Treatment of Milfoil: Lake Morey
Nunez announced that the treatment notices have been posted.
Lake Morey Road Construction Project
Nunez reported that a preconstruction meeting was held on May 9 for review of a change order related to alteration in the construction of the east-side swale along the road. The general contractor, Mike Wright, and Nunez agreed that the change order was required.
Nunez posted road construction pictures on the Town’s website.
Town Hall Construction
Nunez reported that the Town Hall construction project (back porch posts and painting) was completed.
Fairlee Highway/Road Ordinance
Nunez will follow up with the warning and posting of the Highway/Road Ordinance.
Better Connection Grant
Nunez, Berger, and Cathy McGrath attended a conference call with the grant administrator from the State of Vermont. RFPs will be prepared to seek consultants to assist with the grant project.
Water Project Updates
Nunez met with Tata & Howard representatives to discuss water project updates regarding the new water tank retaining wall, sealing of the concrete tank wall, and back-flow preventers on residents’ water systems.
Vendor Permit
Nunez issued an Itinerant Vendor, Peddler, and Food Sales permit for Git-R-Porked BBQ from May 1 to October 31, 2019.
Recreation Council
Nunez announced that a Beach Manager has been hired to manage the summer activities at the Town Beach.
Nunez announced that there is currently an opening on the Recreation Council, and the Selectboard will appoint a replacement for a term ending in 2024.
Vermont Town & City Management Association Spring Meeting
Nunez announced he will be attending the Spring Meeting on May 16, 17, in St. Albans, VT.
[End of Town Administrator’s Report]
Zoning Administrator’s Report
Planning Commission
Brimmer reported that the Panel Discussion: Fairlee’s Future will be held on May 16 at 6:00 PM at the Town Hall auditorium.
Webinar: Outdoor Recreation Grant
Brimmer announced that he attended the online webinar regarding a grant (deadline of May 31) to fund an outdoor recreation program.
Health Officer
Brimmer reported that he is investigating a possible failed septic system in Town.
[End of Zoning Administrator’s Report]
NEW BUSINESS
Selectboard Procedural Rules
Nunez presented the Procedural Rules document for Selectboard review.
Railroad Station Assessment Report
Nunez tabled discussion of the report until the next meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
Highway/Road Ordinance Review
Nunez presented Highway/Road Ordinance for approval by the Selectboard.
MOTION: Cathy McGrath/Josh Hickman moved/seconded the motion to adopt the Highway/Road Ordinance as written. The motion passed unanimously.
Better Connections Grant
The Selectboard discussed the proposed steering committee list.
Town Planning Survey Status
Nunez requested that any revisions be forwarded to Brimmer.
Transfer Station Policy
Nunez presented a draft of the Transfer Station policy for review and discussion by the Selectboard and Town Clerk Georgette Wolf-Ludwig.
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 5-6-19 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 7:21 PM.
Attest: Joanna Bligh, Minutes Clerk.