09-17-2018 Selectboard Meeting
Town of Fairlee Town Hall
Grange Room
75 Town Common Road
Fairlee, VT 05045
Monday, September 17, 2018
Call to Order: 6:08 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
- Town Administrator: Tad Nunez
- Board Clerk: Joanna Bligh
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Peter Berger added an update of housing development, discussion of the marketing document, and review of the September 2018 Fairlee Newsletter
MOTION: Peter Berger/Frank J. Barrett, Jr., moved/seconded the motion to approve the Agenda as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
STAFF AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
Town Administrator’s Report
Tad Nunez presented the Town Administrator’s report highlighting his activities and meetings during the week beginning September 10, 2018:
Budget Workshop Sponsored by Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Nunez reported that he attended budget workshop that emphasized fiscal year budgeting and forecasting large expenditures.
[Cathy McGrath arrived at the meeting at 6:20 PM]
Lake Morey Protective Association
Nunez reported that the milfoil divers on Lake Morey have completed their work.
Municipal Roads General Permit
Nunez announced that the Road Erosion Inventory as part of the Municipal Roads general permit has been scheduled.
Water System Issues
Nunez reported that boring has been completed to replace a water line on Lake Morey Rd West.
Nunez reported that there was a water line leak on Fairview St, which is being repaired.
Water Tank Project
Nunez reported that the water tank onsite, preconstruction meeting was held on 9-13, which included upper level staff of the contracting company, N.A. Manosh Corporation, Morrisville VT.
Nunez noted that he met with Gary Leach (Tata & Howard) to complete the USDA water tank project paperwork.
2018 Budget Planning
Nunez detailed the August financial report, which included one-time expenses, e.g., fireworks.
Town Hall Project
Nunez reported that a few projects need to be completed, such as installing the fire door, replacing the east windows, and painting sprinkler pipes.
Tree Removal: Fairview Square
Nunez reported that the Town received quotes from three tree removal services to remove the trees in the Town’s right-of-way at Fairview Square.
New Health Insurance Plan 2019
Nunez stated that the Vermont League of Cities and Towns is offering members a new health insurance plan option for 2019.
[End of Town Administrator’s Report]
NEW BUSINESS
Fairlee Roads/Culvert Repair Update
Nunez stated that discussion of roads/culverts will be tabled until next week.
Enhanced Energy Planning Standards
Nunez stated that a general discussion of the Town’s Energy Planning needs to include the Zoning Administrator. Frank J. Barrett, Jr., suggested adding that discussion to the next meeting and inviting Chris Brimmer.
OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Water Tank Project Update
Nunez reported that the Town received a letter from an adjacent property owner to the construction site.
Nunez stated that Berger signed the contract with the Manosh Corporation for the water tank construction. Nunez reported that going forward project meetings will be held monthly.
Marketing Study/Housing Development
Nunez stated that discussions of the municipal sewage system information and the update of the marketing study of Fairlee/Thetford will be moved to the next meeting.
Fairlee Newsletter
McGrath presented the September newsletter for Selectboard review.
Green-Up Day
Nunez asked if Berger would coordinate Green-Up Day again this year. Berger volunteered as a co-chair.
Forest Board
Nunez announced that the Selectboard received a letter of resignation from Peter Lange who is leaving the Forest Board after 25 years of service. Frank J. Barrett, Jr., requested that a letter be sent thanking Lange for his years of service.
Upper Valley Trails Alliance
Nunez reported that the Selectboard received a letter of thanks from the UVTA for the use of the Town Common gazebo during their sponsored event–the Tour de Taste.
BOARD ORDERS & CORRESPONDENCES
The board orders and correspondences were presented to the Selectboard for signatures.
MINUTES REVIEW
MOTION: Cathy McGrath/Peter Berger moved/seconded the motion to accept the minutes from the 9-10-18 Selectboard meeting as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Cathy McGrath/Peter Berger moved/seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 PM.
Attest: Joanna Bligh, Minutes Clerk