Select Board Agenda 7/15/2013 and approved minutes 6/18/2013 Agenda Opening 1. Call to order 2. Changes or additions to the agenda, if any 3. Minutes from June 3, 2013 and July 1, 2013 Appointments: 6:00 p.m. David Parot & CUSI Rep 6:15 p.m. Wes Melville & Kristy Loven Flooding on Boulder Wood Lane EWP Program Old Business: Fisher Update – Asbestos Removal ECOS Funding Alarm System West Bolton Animal Control Honey Hollow Damage New Business: Property Tax Rate - set Fern Hollow Road Damage Marriage Authority Request – Abenaki Nation BCA Grievance Appeals Set Date “Sunshine” Funds Closing and Miscellaneous 1. Set agenda for next meeting 2. Set date for next meeting 3. Close meeting MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 18, 2013 SELECT BOARD MEETING Board members present: Josh Arenson, Gene Armstrong, Dan Champney, Ron Lafreniere, and Rod Wheelock Also present: Fire Chief Mike Gervia, David Parot, Dave Hardy and Will Wiquist, GMC Clerk: Amy Grover The meeting was called to order at 5:45 p.m. Appointments: Mike Gervia met with the board and reviewed/noted that: • Updates to the BVFD Bylaws addressed audits, training compensation, meeting times and days. Rod motioned: “To approve the BVFD Bylaws as written.” Gene seconded. There was no further discussion. All were in favor and the motion passed (5 -0). • Replacement pressure tanks would be purchased and installed by BVFD members. • The dry hydrant at the Ponds at Bolton Valley was scheduled to be installed next week. • There still was no permit from the state for the Joiner Brook dry hydrant, and the funding was due to expire. Mike will check on shifting that funding to the Duck Brook dry hydrant, which is permitted. David Parot met with the board and noted that: • As the Bolton CSWD representative, upon thorough review of the CSWD budget, he encouraged and recommended that the Board vote no on the budget to send a message to the CSWD that enough is enough, adding that the 9 million dollar budget was bloated, with blame being levied on the compost fiasco. The board noted that they needed to know the ramifications for the town of a no vote. • As the Bolton CUSI (Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations) representative and part of a subcommittee reaching out to towns with regard to their budget, he encouraged the board to fully fund CUSI going forward, noting that he was impressed with CUSI’s operations and difficult work. Noted FY 14 funding to CUSI is $600. David Hardy and Will Wiquist, GMC, met with the board regarding the Winooski River bridge project and noted that: • The anchors for the southern end of the bridge were going to be installed vertically into the ledge, and would no longer be in the Duxbury Road right of way. • A road cut permit is no longer needed at this time. • Their attorney was in conversation with VLCT regarding insurance and future blasting (any road work on Duxbury Road in the future that might require blasting). • The anchors will be 6’ further back from the blast zone. • They will work on being sure that there is a provision, likely in the deed, that addresses and notes this issue for the long term. • They were still pursuing final stamp bridge plans. • They hoped to begin construction in late July, and construction may run into next year. • They will be back in touch when they hear back from their attorney. Old Business: Arrowwood Environmental/ECOS Science to Action Grant • Amy Ludwin, CC, requested in writing that the Board submit the number of total hours they have spent working on/discussing the project as part of the matching grant. Ron will review past minutes to gauge time and submit the information to Amy. • Amy Grover noted that the PC had received a request from Lars Botzojorns, CC Chair, to explore joint funding with the CC of additional field work by Arrowwood Environmental this summer as part of the Science to Action project; the original proposal was underfunded by about $3,000 per town and if Bolton wants more detailed work, funding is required. It was noted that there had been no formal request to the Select Board from the CC to use their FY13 funds for this, that there were no FY 13 or FY 14 PC funds available, and that it was the Select Board’s understanding from the CCs original explanation and request of involvement with this project, that there would be no cost to the town. Potholes: Separate letters sent by Andrew Pond, Smilie School Board Chair, and the SB to the VT River Conservancy were reviewed. No further action required/taken. Animal Control: It was noted that there had been no further communication from either party regarding the Graff dog bite incident in West Bolton. The board will initiate further action. 4 x 4 Center: The board reviewed notice of an ACT 250 Master Plan application of the 4 X 4 Center site visit scheduled for Friday, June 28, 2013 at 8 a.m., at Timberline Lodge. It was questioned if representation was needed from the town. Amy will clarify what the site visit will entail, and if the town needs to send representation. New business and Action Items Preston Pond Management Steward: Josh motioned: “To appoint Quinn Keating as the volunteer Preston Pond Management Steward.” Danny seconded. There was no further discussion. All were in favor and the motion passed (5 – 0). CCRPC Representatives: Rod motioned: “To appoint Joss Besse as the CCRPC representative and Leslie Pelch as the alternate for a two year term, beginning July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015.” Gene seconded. There was no further discussion. All were in favor and the motion passed (5 – 0). SOV Grand List Extension: Rod motioned: “To approve the SOV Grand List extension request.” Gene seconded. There was no further discussion. All were in favor and the motion passed (5 -0). Ron signed the letter. DRB: Gene motioned: “To accept the resignation of Susan Vita from the DRB, to appoint Michael Hauser as an alternate to the DRB, to appoint alternates Jen Andrews and Charmaine Godin to the DRB.” Josh seconded. There was no further discussion. All were in favor and the motion passed (5 – 0). Town Office Fire Alarm System: The town office fire alarm system is inoperative, estimated cost for repair is $1600. The board noted that further information is needed to make a decision on repair; if an alarm system is required because of it being a public building, or if there is a downgrade option to a less expensive system. Curb Cut Permit: The board reviewed Thom May’s request for a curb cut permit. The Board noted that more information was needed; moving the curb cut, or a new/second curb cut for one or two structures. Warrants: Warrants were signed. Town Highway Department: It was noted by the board that no personal vehicles should be parked in the town garage due to insurance liability issues, and that the Notch Road was in need of grading and culvert cleaning. Ron to check in with Eric. Award: Bolton received an Outstanding Partnership Award for the town’s role in the conservation of the Bolton Nordic and Backcountry Land. No other business was brought before this Board at this time. Gene motioned to end the meeting, seconded by Danny. All were in favor and the motion passed (5 – 0). The meeting ended at 7:05 pm. Attest: Amy Grover, Acting Clerk Minutes are unofficial until approved. These minutes were read and approved by the Bolton Select Board on July 1, 2013. Ron Lafreniere, Chair, For the Board
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