Selectboard Meeting Minutes

TOWN OF SHELBURNE SELECTBOARD MINUTES OF MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2002 MEMBERS PRESENT: Kenneth Albert, Chairman\; Steve Good, Steve Dates, Norm Silcox, Jean Burks. STAFF PRESENT: Paul Bohne, Town Manager\; Peter Frankenburg, Financial Officer. OTHERS PRESENT: Tom Grisham, Liz Curry, Bill White, Colleen Haag. 1. PUBLIC HEARING – Capital Budget Mr. Albert opened the public hearing on the revised draft Capital Budget at 7:05 p. m. Mr. Bohne reviewed that the revised draft Capital Budget was similar to the previous draft with the exception of a footnote regarding comments on the Noonan House. There were no other comments. MOTION by Mr. Silcox, seconded by Mr. Dates, to adopt the draft Capital Budget for FY02-06/07, dated 02/08/02, as presented. DISCUSSION: Mr. Frankenburg reviewed the revised draft Capital Budget and six-year project program FY00-02 through FY06/07, which included the following: · Prioritized project projections over a six-year period. · The Capital Budget must be in place and include impact fees. · Total costs per Town department summary of projects. The FY01/02 column was the currently approved budget and the out years were projections. The Town was not obligated to fund those projections. · Funding sources for General Fund projects included grants, bonds, or annual operating budgets. · Three categories of Annual Fund requirements. · Annual Funding requirements by project year and revenue streams. · Sources of Annual Funding requirements · Grand List growth was projected to grow 0.5 percent to one percent, which translated to a four-cent increase on the tax rate over six years. Mr. Frankenburg said that the budget could be revised as needed. Educational Impact Fees based on school expenses would be added over the next few months. VOTE: unanimous (5-0)\; motion carried. Mr. Bohne said that the draft Capital Budget was now in effect. 2. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Albert called the regular meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Mr. Dates, seconded by Mr. Silcox, to approve the minutes of 01/22/02 as written. VOTE: unanimous (5-0)\; motion carried. Mr. Silcox noted that the minutes of 01/08/02 were still not approved at this time. 5. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Mr. White, resident, asked for clarification on telecommunication towers located in rural areas of town. Mr. Albert noted that the Telecommunication Ordinance was a way to restrict towers from the rural districts. Mr. White asked if the issue of windmill towers had been addressed in the Telecommunication Ordinance since there had been no public discussion. Mr. Bohne explained that windmills were covered in the Zoning Bylaws. Mr. Albert agreed discussion of alternative energy methods was needed. 6. SEWER ALLOCATION – Crescent Hill Circle Mr. Albert stated an E-mail request for additional sewer allocation for Crescent Hill Circle was received Sunday, 02/11/02. Mr. Silcox asked to have an allocation accounting supplied by staff when requests were made to track remaining capacity per plant. Mr. Bohne explained that the sewer allocation would be taken out of the 10 percent set aside. The Crescent Hill Circle project was eminent. The 10 percent set aside has been tapped once for the Forest Park project. The request for 4,800gpd left 18,472 gpd available. The Lake Champlain Housing Agency is the developer of the project, said Mr. Bohne. Ms. Curry, Lake Champlain Housing Agency representative, reviewed the Shelburne Inter-Faith Housing group project which received sketch plan approval at the 12/13/01 Planning Commission hearing. The Lake Champlain Housing Agency was seeking Selectboard support for sewer allocation for the proposed 18-unit project. The next step would be to go forward with project engineering, allowing the group to apply for a grant in the fall. Construction would begin in June and completion within 18 months. Mr. Albert noted that 4,800 gpd was 20 percent of the 10 percent set aside. Mr. Bohne said that the project might require 300 foot long sewer lines, and that might require an additional 300-400 gallons. MOTION by Mr. Dates, seconded by Mr. Good, to approve a request for 4,800 gpd for the Crescent Hill Circle project. DISCUSSION: Mr. Bohne said that staff would provide a breakdown of remaining sewer capacity as well as a summary of the 10 percent set aside. Plant #2 had no sewer allocation available. VOTE: unanimous (5-0)\; motion carried. 7. RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE BOISVERT PROPERTY Mr. Bohne reviewed the proposed land purchase of the Boisvert property. The Town Attorney has reviewed and recommended a resolution. Mr. Bohne read the proposed resolution to purchase the Boisvert property with the following corrections: · Page 1, 2nd paragraph, first line: strike the word “purchase” and replace with “to purchase and improve”\; · Page 2, 2nd paragraph, first line: strike the words “Town Hall” and replace with “Community School”. MOTION by Mr. Silcox, seconded by Mr. Good, to approve the proposed resolution with the following corrections: · Page 1, 2nd paragraph, first line: strike the word “purchase” and replace with “to purchase and improve”\; · Page 2, 2nd paragraph, first line: strike the words “Town Hall” and replace with “Community School”. VOTE: unanimous (5-0)\; motion carried. The Selectboard signed the resolution. 8. RENEWAL OF FIRE TRUCK NOTE MOTION by Mr. Silcox, seconded by Mr. Dates, to approve a renewal note in the amount of $31,140 for one year with the Chittenden Bank at an interest rate of 2.6 percent for the Shelburne Fire Tanker. VOTE: unanimous (5-0)\; motion carried. 9. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT The Board received a written report. Regarding the Bostwick Bridge project, a construction manager has been approved and Roger Whitcomb is the State of Vermont project manager. Mr. Silcox expressed disappointment about the process for allocating additional sewer gallonage as discussed with the State on 02/04/02. 10. BOARD MEMBER CONCERNS Mr. Good asked if action was required for use of the Town Green by the artist group. Mr. Bohne replied no action was necessary. Mr. Silcox asked for Selectboard input regarding direction for the upcoming CCMPO vote on the Burlington to Essex Corridor Study. A meeting to discuss the upcoming CCMPO vote on the Burlington to Essex Corridor project was scheduled for 02/18/02, 8:30 a.m. Staff will confirm the meeting via E-mail. Mr. Dates asked when the annual budget will be ready for presentation. Mr. Bohne clarified that the annual budget is a breakeven projection at this time, but wastewater is a further discussion. Mr. Good asked for the status on the proposed Yacht Club mooring project. Mr. Bohne explained the project was approved for installation of 16 moorings. Any number over that would be reviewed by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Mr. Bohne noted that a wireless telecommunication company and the Town were close to finalizing a contract which should be reviewed by the Selectboard or the Board should authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement when the contract is ready. The Water Commission has reviewed the contract and reported all concerns were addressed or could be addressed. Security and access issues were covered by additional language and a bonding section was added as well. The Water Commission will meet next week for additional discussion. Mr. Dates asked for a courtesy copy of any draft agreements for review. MOTION by Mr. Dates, seconded by Mr. Good, to authorize the Town Manager to execute an agreement between the Town and Cell One Wireless Telecommunication Company. VOTE: unanimous (5-0)\; motion carried. Mr. Bohne said that two more wireless telecommunication companies were waiting to submit applications. Staff met with the Town Attorney regarding a formal application process. 11. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Mr. Good, seconded by Mr. Silcox, to adjourn the Selectboard meeting. VOTE: unanimous (5-0)\; motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION by Mr. Silcox, seconded by Mr. Good, to enter Executive Session to discuss contracts, and invite the Town Manager to attend. VOTE: unanimous (5-0)\; motion carried. The Selectboard entered Executive Session at 7:58 p.m. Executive Session was adjourned at p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Kathlyn Robie, Recording Secretary.