06-24-2019 Selectboard Meeting
Town of Fairlee Selectboard Meeting
Town of Fairlee Town Hall
Grange Room
75 Town Common Road
Fairlee, VT 05045
Monday, June 24, 2019
Call to Order: 6:02 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
- Zoning Administrator: Chris Brimmer
- Town Administrator: Tad Nunez
- Board Clerk: Joanna Bligh
- Visitors: Clyde Blake, Don Weaver, Kevin Geiger, and Noël Walker
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
MOTION: Cathy McGrath/Josh Hickman moved/seconded the motion to approve the Agenda as written. The motion passed unanimously.
STAFF AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
Clyde Blake noted that guests at Lake Morey Resort are complaining about the potholes on Lake Morey Rd. Also, the guests are noting the clarity of the water in Lake Morey. Berger stated that the Town is working to fill the potholes and that the herbicide treatment on June 11 was successful.
[Clyde Blake left the meeting at 6:10 PM]
Zoning Administrator’s Report
Dollar General Lawnmowing
Brimmer contacted the Environmental Services division of Dollar General requesting a deadline of July 1 for cleanup/mowing of the lawn surrounding the store.
Spring Planning and Zoning Forum
David Fracht, Nancy Anderson, and Brimmer attended the program.
Shoreline Permits
Brimmer had discussions with a number of lakeshore property owners this week regarding expansion of nonconforming dwellings and state shoreline permitting.
Planning Commission Meeting
Brimmer stated that the June 20 meeting of the Planning Commission was productive with TRORC representatives and Selectboard members present.
[End of Zoning Administrator’s Report]
[Kevin Geiger entered the meeting at 6:18 PM]
NEW BUSINESS
Capital Budget Plan
Kevin Geiger presented a draft document for Selectboard review. Discussion encompassed past and current budgeting practices and proposed capital budget reserve funds, including building and lands, emergency services, highways, Lakes Morey and Fairlee, water systems, and physical Town assets. The proposed capital budget program will include an Excel spreadsheet projecting the Town’s capital budget 10 years into the future.
[Kevin Geiger left the meeting at 7:19 PM]
[Chris Brimmer left the meeting at 7:20 PM]
Town Administrator’s Report
Tad Nunez presented the Town Administrator’s report highlighting his activities and meetings during the week beginning June 17, 2019:
Water Projects Update
Nunez reported on the updates related to the water storage tank retaining wall, proposed water filtration facility, water meter project, and planned water main project.
State of Vermont
Nunez and Berger attended a Clean Water Division workshop on Thursday, June 20, on setting water rates.
Road Project: Terry Hill Road
Nunez reported that paving of Terry Hill Rd. will be done on July 2.
Recreation Council: Swimming Lessons
Nunez announced that the swimming lessons began this week with a full staff of six employees. Also noted was that the wooden lifeguard chair on the beach has been replaced.
Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District
Nunez reported that the Town received the close-out grant funds for signage and food scrap pick up at the Transfer Station.
[End of Town Administrator’s Report]
[Don Weaver entered the meeting at 7:27 PM]
OLD BUSINESS
Milfoil Treatment of Lake Morey/Lake Morey Commission
Don Weaver announced that lake treatment has been completed, but he has no results from posttreatment water tests. Weaver proposed that the Lake Morey Commission adopt a Co-Chair (Greg Allen) to help with the next phase of lake sustainability, including testing input streams. Weaver noted that the budget for all aspects of milfoil treatment of Lake Morey equaled the grant amount.
[Don Weaver left the meeting at 7:55]
Better Connections Grant
The Selectboard confirmed the completion of the steering committee list, proposed preparations for a meeting, and noted that RFPs are due on June 28.
Tri-Town Committee Meeting
Nunez announced that the Tri-Town Committee will meet on July 2 and Nancy Anderson from Fairlee will attend.
Town Planning Survey Update
The Selectboard discussed additional topics for the upcoming Town Survey.
[Noël Walker left the meeting at 8:04 PM]
Community Solar Concept: Update
Nunez stated that the Fairlee Energy Commission will be invited to a Selectboard Meeting for discussion of community solar.
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 6-17-19 Selectboard meeting as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Josh Hickman/Peter Berger moved/seconded the motion to accept the Minutes from the 6-21-19 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 8:38 PM.
Attest: Joanna Bligh, Minutes Clerk.