04-30-2018 Selectboard Meeting
Town of Fairlee Town Hall
Grange Room
75 Town Common Road
Fairlee, VT 05045
Monday, April 30, 2018
Call to Order: 6:01 PM
Frank J. Barrett, Jr., Chair, called the meeting to order.
A quorum was met.
PRESENT
- Selectboard Members: Frank J. Barrett, Jr.; Chair; Peter Berger, Vice Chair; and Cathy McGrath
- Minutes Clerk: Joanna Bligh
- Visitors: Lisa Hinsley, Noël Walker, Bill Meub
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
- Cathy McGrath would like to add under New Business information about an upcoming housing policy meeting
- Frank J. Barrett, Jr. added an Executive Session under Water Tank Litigation
- Frank J. Barrett, Jr. would like to add a housing update under New Business
MOTION: Peter Berger/Cathy McGrath moved/seconded the motion to accept the Agenda as modified. 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 of April 23, 2018:
- Three Grants Completed
- Tad Nunez reported that he submitted three grants this week, as follows:
- Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District 100% grant of $5,000 for the purchase of bins for food scrap disposal at the Transfer Station. Tad Nunez noted that an endorsement from the Selectboard is need to obtain this grant money.
MOTION: Peter Berger/Cathy McGrath moved/seconded the motion to endorse the Vermont Solid Waste Management District 100% grant ($5,000). The motion passed unanimously.
Vermont Arts Facility 50/50 grant for $13,500
PACIF/VLTC (provider of Property & Casualty and Workers’ Compensation/Vermont League of Cities and Towns) 50/50 grant of $955.40 for a sign package, including Caution and Workers in Road.
Frank J. Barrett, Jr. stated that the Town has cones. Peter Berger noted that Lance Colby, as a contractor, stores signs for the Town.
Department of Environmental Conservation/Central Floodplain Region
Tad Nunez reported that he attended a meeting with Chris Brimmer and Ned Swanberg, CFM, Manager, Central Vermont Floodplain, to discuss updates to zoning bylaws and flood insurance for the Town. Approval of the flood insurance is contingent upon approval of the Town zoning bylaws. Tad Nunez presented a timeline for bylaw approval, which includes an August 14, 2018, Town vote.
Vermont Recreational and Parks Association (VRPA)
Tad Nunez stated that he met with a representative from VRPA to discuss in-kind work at the Town Park and Beach property, which will include a path to the play area, new play structures, and an ADA–compliant picnic table.
Water Project: Filtration System/USDA
Tad Nunez stated that he conversed with Gary Leach, Principal Engineer from Tata & Howard, regarding State compliance requirements for the filtration system. Tad Nunez presented an Addendum for the Selectboard to approve and sign.
Paving Schedule
Tad Nunez stated that he and Mike Wright are working on a paving schedule. Noël Walker noted that the Town has road inventory computer software.
Chestnut Tree Project
Tad Nunez toured the Town Forest chestnut tree project with Dave Matthews, and Tad Nunez noted that the Rivendell students finished their projects on Friday.
Recreational Council
Tad Nunez stated that the Recreation Council submitted Help Wanted ads for the following:
- Beach Managers (2)
- Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
- Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Knox Road Culvert
Tad Nunez stated that the VT AOT could not complete the hydraulic study because the culvert was not constructed to State standards.
Park & Ride EV Device
Tad Nunez is working with Chris Brimmer to follow up on the $27,500 from the AOT Park & Ride grant.
Cathy McGrath suggested that we continue to update of the table with the listing of grants.
[Bill Meub entered the meeting at 6:32 PM]
MOTION: Peter Berger/Cathy McGrath moved/seconded the motion to go into Executive Session at 6:38 PM. The motion passed unanimously.
The Selectboard came out of Executive Session at 8:14 PM. No action taken.
[Bill Meub left the meeting at 8:15 PM]
NEW BUSINESS
Housing Updates
Cathy McGrath stated that she had information about an upcoming meeting sponsored by the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy and Dartmouth College on the future of housing in the Upper Valley. Frank J. Barrett, Jr. stated that the Selectboard will delegate Cathy McGrath to attend the meeting.
Frank J. Barrett, Jr. stated that he spoke with Chris Brimmer regarding the interchange zoning that will allow 4 two-bedroom units behind the Sotheby’s office in Fairlee.
Frank J. Barrett, Jr. noted that Kevin Lacasse, Michael Woodard, and Chris Brimmer will meet to discuss affordable housing in Fairlee, and at a later date will meet with the Selectboard.
OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS
GMP Easement
Tad Nunez presented the easement document for Green Mountain Power for approval and signing by the Selectboard.
MOTION: Cathy McGrath/Peter Berger moved/seconded the motion to approve and sign the Green Mountain Power overhead and underground line easement. The motion passed unanimously.
Road Paving Updates
Cathy McGrath suggested that the paving discussion be tabled until next week.
MOTION: Cathy McGrath/Peter Berger moved/seconded the motion to go into Executive Session at 8:33 PM. The motion passed unanimously.
The Selectboard came out of Executive Session at 9:26 PM. No action taken.
[Lisa Hinsley and Noël Walker left the meeting at 9:27 PM]
MINUTES REVIEW
Cathy McGrath/Peter Berger moved/seconded the motion to approve the meeting minutes from 4-16-18 and 4-23-18 with modifications. 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 9:32 PM.
Attest: Joanna Bligh, Minutes Clerk