08-13-2018 Selectboard Meeting
Town of Fairlee Town Hall
Grange Room
75 Town Common Road
Fairlee, VT 05045
Monday, August 13, 2018
Call to Order: 6:00 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
- Zoning Administrator: Chris Brimmer
- Board Clerk: Joanna Bligh
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Tad Nunez requested an Executive Session at the end of the meeting
Cathy McGrath suggested adding a discussion of the Grants’ Workbook; Peter Berger suggested that the discussion be tabled until the next meeting
McGrath added the Zoning Administrator’s discussion of itinerant vendors be placed under Staff and Public Comments
MOTION: Peter Berger/Cathy McGrath moved/seconded the motion to approve the Agenda as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
STAFF AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
Vendor Ordinance/Draft Review
Chris Brimmer presented a report of the vendor ordinances of other towns and a proposal for Fairlee. The Selectboard offered comments and Brimmer was asked to move ahead with a final document for approval.
[Chris Brimmer left the meeting at 6:17 PM]
Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT)
Nunez announced the upcoming VLCT Annual Business Meeting scheduled at 12:30-4:00 PM, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in South Burlington.
MOTION: Cathy McGrath/Peter Berger moved/seconded the motion to approve Peter Berger as the Selectboard delegate to attend the 2018 VLCT Annual Business Meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
Town Administrator’s Report
Tad Nunez presented the Town Administrator’s report highlighting his activities and meetings during the week beginning August 6, 2018:
Knox Rd Culvert Repair
Nunez reported that he completed the US Army Corps of Engineers’ permit application for the Knox Rd culvert project.
Water Tank Project
Nunez reported that he worked on the requirements for putting out a bid for the water tank project and that final bids are due August 29. Nunez noted that the pre-bid meeting was held, and 3 local subcontractors and one water tank company attended the meeting.
Town Hall Construction Completion
Tad Nunez reported that the final work on the Town Hall, such as finishing the floors, will soon be completed.
Avery St Trail Parking
Nunez reported that he met with Avery St residents to discuss “Trail Parking” signage.
Lake Morey Foundation (LMF)
Nunez reported that he met with Bruce Durgin, President of LMF, to discuss the replacement of park benches around Lake Morey.
Water Tank Roof Removal
Nunez stated that he wrote the initial contract for Brian Newcity, contractor, for the water tank roof removal and that Attorney Bill Meub is reviewing the document.
Tax Rate
Nunez stated that the Town of Fairlee tax rate is to be set and will be on the August 20 Selectboard meeting agenda.
Lake Morey Rd West Bridge Culvert
Nunez reported that “Bump” signage has been added at the Lake Morey Rd West bridge culvert.
[End of Town Administrator’s Report]
Vermont Council on Rural Development/Leadership Summit
“Making It Happen: Local Leadership for the Future of Vermont Communities”
Castleton University, Castleton, VT (https://www.vtrural.org/Summit18)
Nunez suggested the Selectboard invite Town officers to attend.
NEW BUSINESS
Lake Morey Foundation/Park Benches
Nunez reported that the LMF approached the Town to request sharing the replacement costs of the park benches located around Lake Morey. Frank J. Barrett, Jr., suggested Nunez speak to Lisa Hinsley and review the budget.
Emerald Ash Borer Management
Nunez announced that Peter Guest, urban community forester, prepared the Town of Fairlee EAB Preparedness Plan (August 2018).
MOTION: Peter Berger/Cathy McGrath moved/seconded the motion to approve Peter Guest as the Town of Fairlee Emerald Ash Borer Response Coordinator. The motion passed unanimously.
OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Water Tank Roof Removal Update
Nunez stated that a site has been located to store the trusses once the water tank roof has been removed.
BOARD ORDERS & CORRESPONDENCES
The board orders and correspondences were presented to the Selectboard for signatures.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION: Peter Berger/Cathy McGrath moved/seconded the motion to move into Executive Session at 7:04 PM. The motion passed unanimously.
The Selectboard came out of Executive Session at 7:35 PM.
Action taken: Nunez will send a letter to Leet Ware Construction.
MOTION: Peter Berger/Cathy McGrath moved/seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at &:41 PM.
Attest: Joanna Bligh, Minutes Clerk