03-04-2019 Selectboard Meeting
Town of Fairlee Selectboard Meeting
Town of Fairlee Town Hall
Grange Room
75 Town Common Road
Fairlee, VT 05045
Monday, March 4, 2019
Call to Order: 6:05 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.
- Board Clerk: Joanna Bligh
- Visitors: Georgette Wolf-Ludwig; Barbara Lantery, Noël Walker, and Lisa Hinsley
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
MOTION: Peter Berger/Cathy McGrath moved/seconded the motion to approve the Agenda as written. The motion passed unanimously.
STAFF AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
Town Administrator’s Report
Nunez presented the Town Administrator’s (TA) report highlighting his activities and meetings during the week beginning February 25, 2019:
TAP Grant
Nunez reported that the Town has been awarded the Transportation Alternative Program grant. The Town most likely also be awarded the Better Roads grant, which Rita Seto of TRORC believes to be the better grant. Nunez will follow up with more information.
Water Line Inventory Map
Nunez presented to the Selectboard the water line inventory map. Nunez will work with the Water Department to locate all existing stops.
Town Beach/Park
Nunez suggested closing the front gate of the Town Beach and Park during mud season.
Town Roads Contractor
Nunez reported that Mike Wright would like to negotiate another 3-year contract with the Town.
TRORC Workshop
Nunez will be attending a TRORC Workshop on Tuesday, March 12, at 6:30 PM at the Hotel Coolidge, Vermont Room, in White River Junction, to discuss a federal infrastructure grant program for the Upper Valley.
[End of Town Administrator’s Report]
Liquor Licenses
Georgette Wolf-Ludwig submitted liquor licenses for Lake Morey Resort (Avery Inns of Vermont) and Davenport Enterprises (DBA Wing’s Market) for approval and signing by the Selectboard.
Zoning Administrator’s Report (written)
DRB Meeting
Brimmer announced that a Development Review Board meeting was held on February 26 regarding Susanne Pacilio’s plat approval for a minor subdivision, which resulted in a Deliberative Session to be continued during the Tuesday, March 12, DRB organizational meeting.
Tesla Wall Program
Brimmer reported that GMP will revive the Tesla Wall Program for which municipalities may qualify.
Planning Commission Update
Brimmer reported that the next meeting of the Planning Commission meeting will include Kevin Geiger from TRORC.
Town Hall Window Grant (Sincerbeaux Fund Grant)
Brimmer reported that by the end of March, Sally Fishburn will have a report regarding the window replacements for the Town Hall.
[End of Zoning Administrator’s Report]
NEW BUSINESS
Finalize Preparations for Town Meeting
The Selectboard discussed topics to address at the Town Meeting, March 5, including the water tank project, capital budget process, and the distribution of a written survey.
OLD BUSINESS
Water Tank Mediation Update
The Selectboard discussed the outcomes of the Mediation Meeting held at the Lake Morey Resort on Thursday, February 21.
Zoning Office: Goals and Objectives
Nunez tabled the discussion.
School Board Letter to Journal Opinion
Noël Walker brought up a discussion of how the Town of Fairlee’s school dollars are allocated. McGrath suggested that the School Board be invited to a Selectboard meeting. Nunez will set up a meeting.
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 2-25-19 meeting as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Peter Berger/Cathy McGrath moved/seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 PM.
Attest: Joanna Bligh, Minutes Clerk.