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November 2006
SELECTBOARDMINUTES OF MEETINGNOVEMBER 14, 2006 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chris Neme, Chairperson; Jim Talley, Jane McKnight, Robert Roesler, Chris Boyd. ADMINISTRATION: Paul Bohne, Town Manager; Peter Frankenburg, Financial Officer. OTHERS PRESENT: Jim Limanek, Rob Donahue, JoAnne Limanek, Rick Peterson, Bill Hoadley, Rose Paul, Joe McLean, Steve Feldman, Gail Albert, Dick Reid, Becky Wang, Deane Wang, Andrea Van Hoven, Paul Franz, L F Swift, Sara Beeken, Bruce Beeken, Richard Villamil, Mary Robinson, Donald Robinson, Mark Dillenbeck, Reg Gignoux, Maria Horn, Sean MacFaden, Steven Antinozzi, Matt Wormser, Chris Preston (Shelburne News), and others. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Neme, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. 2. CHANGES TO AGENDA Agenda Item #8: Change Septage Reserve Policy and Rates. Add: Executive Session on Shelburne Natural Resources relative to VELCO transmission line route. 3. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Farmstead/Webster Road Intersection JoAnne Limanek, Farmstead Road, submitted a list of safety concerns related to the Farmstead/Webster Road intersection for Board consideration. Ms. Limanek asked that the Webster Road speed limit be lowered near the intersection. The Selectboard has a duty to correct the non-complying 310’ sight distance or lower the speed limit, said Ms. Limanek, adding there are low cost solutions as well as high cost solutions. Mr. Neme stated the Town will try to reduce vehicle speeds with signage and flashing yellow warning lights in conjunction with police enforcement. It has been learned through discussions of traffic speed issues on Harbor Road for example that speed limits by themselves do not eradicate the issue, and it is not possible to have a police presence continuously in an area. There was lengthy discussion of possible traffic calming, such as plantings close to the road to shrink the lanes and slow traffic, a proposed intermediate step to install a blinking yellow light, increased police presence, and enforcement measures including the speed cart. Ms. Limanek urged the Selectboard to install a Stop sign. Residents will figure out next steps if the Board will not address the situation, assured Ms. Limanek. Mr. Boyd pointed out a Stop sign at the intersection will create an even more dangerous situation because drivers in the dip in the road will not see cars stopped at the sign. Jim Limanek, Farmstead Road, mentioned the observation by the Public Works Director that even if people drove 35 mph that still would not meet the AHASTO or state Agency of Transportation standards. Twenty-five mph is a reasonable speed at the intersection. Mr. Boyd stated a traffic study is needed before speed limits can be changed. Ms. McKnight stated a blinking yellow light will draw attention to the dangerous intersection. Mr. Boyd suggested a yellow speed limit sign stating 25 mph sign along with a blinking light may slow drivers. Mr. Neme commented spending $200,000 to fix a road is not appealing, observing that the Board has tried to come up with a balanced approach with a low cost measure. Following further discussion, the consensus of the Board is to a yellow speed limit sign along with a yellow blinking light. 4. PUBLIC HEARING & CONSIDERATION OF APROVAL OF FY06-07 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Peter Frankenburg reviewed the draft FY06-07 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) including an overview of projects over a six year period. Projects must be included the CIP in order to charge impact fees. Bike/pedestrian projects were reconfigured on the recommendation of the Bike/Pedestrian Committee. A grant application was made for segment four of the pathway from Hullcrest to the village. A connector path was included in the plan from School Street to the Ti-Haul Trail and Town Beach. The Fire substation and Rescue addition projects were pushed out a year. The plan is updated annually. The CIP plan will be posted on the Town website. Copies are available at Town Hall. MOTION by Mr. Talley, seconded by Mr. Roesler, to approve the draft FY2006-2007 Capital Improvement Plan as amended by the Shelburne Financial Officer. VOTE: unanimous (5-0); motion carried. 5. PUBLIC HEARING & CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL TO GRANT PERPETUAL CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON THREE PARCELS OF LAND OWNED BY THE TOWN OF SHELBURNE Mr. Bohne reviewed the proposal to grant a perpetual conservation easement on three parcels of Town land to the Vermont Nature Conservancy (TNC). The land includes a portion of the LaPlatte River Nature Park with a seven acre site on Falls Road, the Blodgett fields, and a 23-acre parcel owned by the Town. Mr. Bohne explained the proposed shift of the VELCO transmission line farther to the north, out of the playing fields area and on to the Nature Conservancy land along the Blodgett playing fields. VELCO filed a proposal on 9/3/06 to cut the corner on to the Nature Conservancy land. The Town agrees to re-forest a portion of the 26-acre Blodgett parcel. Gail Albert stated a management plan for all Town owned land will be included in the Open Space Plan. Having a third party easement will be a part of the document or agreement, in principal. Rick Peterson clarified the management plan will address the LaPlatte River and Shelburne Bay park as well. In response to audience questions, Rose Paul with TNC said that the Conservancy was interested in ecological management plans to foster conservancy goals. One goal is to control invasive species. The Conservancy is doing a community map assessment of the 216-acre LaPlatte River mouth area and would like to partner with the Town to include areas up river. Community maps include all the natural communities within an area. Mr. Neme asked if passive recreation will be precluded in the proposed agreement. Ms. Paul stated there are allowances for passive recreation, such as hunting, but bikes and ATVs will not be allowed. The Conservancy will accept existing trails which will be protected by town rights. Jim Limanek reviewed the proposed bike path along Webster Road though the LaPlatte River area, and asked if the path location is possible. Ms. Paul said TNC is not prepared to answer the question. The matter was not discussed with the town. Mr. Bohne clarified discussions with the Conservancy involved the wetlands areas along the river versus the upper land areas. Active paths cannot be located in the wetland areas. The Town owns the upland areas where a path could be located. Andrea Van Hoven, resident, spoke in favor of a partnership between the town and TNC to manage Town lands and to determine best use of the land. Mapping of wildlife and ecological communities is exciting. Mark Dillenbeck, Shelburne business owner and former professional ecologist, spoke in support of the partnership as a win-win situation. The Nature Conservancy is a good entity. The Selectboard should be mindful to structure an agreement to allow the town the type of public access that is desired, advised Mr. Dillenbeck. Dick Reid, resident, expressed concern about VELCO lines across Nature Conservancy land. There has been past discussion of the wildlife community. The LaPlatte River and McCabe’s’ Brook are key corridors. Ortho-photo maps show plumes of sediment going into Shelburne Bay from the LaPlatte River mouth. Water quality is an issue if the land is not taken care of properly. Mr. Reid asked if an agreement will be in effect prior to the VELCO line installation and if TNC will be a part of the discussion before the Public Service Board, and if TNC will be included in discussions as VELCO constructs the line over the easement. Ms. Paul said TNC will ask VELCO for special consideration. There was discussion of the Blodgett property, proposed VELCO line route, TNC management of the parcel and easement area, the Nature Conservancy agreement being a priority, and whether the negotiated VELCO line settlement with TNC will occur before or after the Public Service Board hearing. Mr. Neme stated discussions had not reached that level of specificity. Mr. Reid asked if moving the VELCO line west of the railroad tracks had been discussed. Ms. Paul replied neither TNC nor the Town is working at cross purposes. Mr. Reid asked if the agreement included other town lands besides the three parcels, referring to a seven acre parcel of the LaPlatte River nature park near Falls Road. There are other town lands with greater sensitivity, such as a little parcel on the west side of McCabe’s Brook and the Sterns-Taballi property. Mr. Reid suggested bringing the parcels under the protection of TNC. Mr. Neme stated the discussion is an attempt to resolve different issues and conservation issues. The proposed agreement could be a start of continued discussion of additional town land. Mr. Reid asked about the easement VELCO needs for the new transmission line across the Blodgett fields, and if a new town easement given to TNC would over ride the VELCO easement. It was noted nothing has been discussed yet, but the matter will be taken under consideration. Mr. Reid asked if TNC will participate in any monetary award/compensation from VELCO for the easement across the town-owned (Blodgett) property covered by TNC easement. Mr. Bohne said TNC has not asked the Town to consider this, but the matter will be given further consideration. Mr. Reid asked about the proposed VELCO line on TNC property bordering the railroad tracks, and that TNC wants a part of the line now on the west side of the railroad tracks to be moved to the east side. Rose Paul stated TNC will continue to negotiate movement of the line to the east side of the tracks, and assured TNC and the Town are not working at cross purposes. TNC will work to minimize damage from construction and maintenance of the line. Mr. Reid asked the Selectboard to acknowledge there are additional parcels of land near the four parcels being discussed, such as the land just north of Harbor Road on both sides of McCabe's Brook, the Tiballi conserved land along the east side of Harbor Road and by the Waldorf School. Mr. Reid expressed hope that other parcels could be added to the package of lands being discussed for TNC protection. Later in the meeting after the discussion on perpetuity, Mr. Reid commented there was much discussion on what the Town may be "giving away", but cautioned that all should keep in mind there is much involved with the proposal that TNC is giving away which is very precious. Ms. Paul used an ortho-photographic map to show the town parcels included in the proposed agreement, and explained the proposed VELCO transmission line route through the conserved land along the Blodgett playing fields to the railroad tracks. The line will run north toward Bay Road. Bruce Beeken, resident, spoke in support of public investment and conservation of town land, but felt the words “in perpetuity” are of concern. Preserving the Town’s right to water power production on the river is important, and the Town should keep this in mind as discussions progress. The Town should not give away future public access. Language should be limited on what is not allowed. Mr. Neme reiterated the easement agreement language is not drafted in detail as yet. The general concept is the Town and TNC are working together on a common approach to the VELCO line and the three town parcels. The PSB could over rule any deal that is made. Rick Peterson mentioned the potential for a win-win situation. The Town should be forward thinking regarding rights and conditions. There are concerns south of the Blodgett fields where walking paths are proposed. The Town should be careful with language related to access, recreation and aesthetics. The proposed areas for reforestation have been open for some time. Mr. Neme noted the Town committed to re-forestation. Mr. Peterson mentioned historic sites and recreation activities which should continue. The location of LaPlatte Park in the middle of the village dictates careful consideration on how the legal agreement goes forward. Maria Horn, resident, spoke in favor of the agreement, but asked why the particular parcels were chosen over other town land. Ms. Paul explained the value of high quality flood plains and forests on the lower LaPlatte River (undevelopable land). The Blodgett land is subject to state wetland permits. The lands are contiguous to Nature Conservancy land and will be a buffer. Concerns include growth of Honeysuckle and Buckthorn. The Conservancy would like to get rid of the Honeysuckle. The Town Plan calls for protection of the LaPlatte River. The question of whether the Town wants the land used for recreational activities needs to be addressed. Wetlands/vernal pool areas were shown on the map. TNC is not interested in mowed fields, agricultural land, or community gardens, and is not interested in easements in the upland portion of the LaPlatte River nature park, said Ms. Paul. TNC is interested in a natural environment. There is a Black Ash swamp area and a Clay Plain forest (there are only one percent of Clay Plain forests remaining in Vermont), both are worthy of conservation. One of the Hemlock trees in the Clay Plain forest showed 281 rings when a core sample was taken. TNC has a four year partnership with students at Shelburne Central School to eradicate Buckthorn on town lands. Bill Hoadley, resident, stated there is animal movement on the west side of the LaPlatte River, going through the trailer park as well. There is the grist mill dam site below the bridge. Mr. Bohne noted the town owns 7.2 acres on the west side of the Falls Road bridge which connects to the LaPlatte River park. Mr. Beeken asked if the agreement recognizes historic sites. Ms. Paul said TNC can craft an individual agreement with the landowner. Ms. McKnight asked for clarification of community mapping. Ms. Paul explained the type of assistance, such as helping to inventory resources for a management plan by the Town. TNC does ecological management, such as removing threats to the natural process. The biggest threat is invasive species and associated effects. Property management involves nature trails, maps, and managing boundaries. TNC answers questions and provides information. The town would handle any tree clearing or other such activities. Ms. McKnight suggested the easement have a limited term to determine its effect, and if there is a problem, then the land would revert to the town. Ms. Paul stated TNC takes a long term approach. Forests take a long time to develop (over 100 years). TNC would agree to a power line on conserved land in perpetuity. VELCO is asking for a perpetuity easement, not 30 years. Ms. McKnight asked how the town would be assured to receive value back from the valuable land given to the Conservancy if TNC goes bankrupt or does not fulfill obligations. Ms. Paul stated there would be language in the easement agreement to address these concerns. Debbie Bird, resident, spoke against a short term easement, noting there are concerns about water quality and the wetlands are not developable. Ms. Bird spoke in support of a permanent ecological community. Mr. Neme suggested the Board recess the public hearing and enter Executive Session to discuss the matter. MOTION By Mr. Roesler, seconded by Mr. Boyd, to recess the public hearing portion of the meeting and enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the proposal to grant perpetual conservation easements on town land, and to invite the Town Manager and Town Attorney to attend. VOTE: unanimous (5-0); motion carried. The regular meeting was recessed and Executive Session convened at 8:40 p.m. The regular meeting was reconvened at 9:09 p.m. MOTION by Mr. Roesler, seconded by Mr. Boyd, to grant authority to the Town Manager and Town Attorney to negotiate terms of a settlement agreement between the Town of Shelburne, The Nature Conservancy and other parties in principal to exchange four conservation easements in perpetuity to The Nature Conservancy all of which are town owned land, and for shifting the proposed VELCO transmission line onto The Nature Conservancy property located at the so-called Blodgett playing fields in the northeast corner, and further, that the language include a stipulated condition that the Selectboard sign off on the specific language of the agreement. VOTE: unanimous (5-0); motion carried. 6. CONSIDER ACKNOWLEDING RECEIPT OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN OF SHELBURNE ZONING BYLAWS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND WARNING A PUBLIC HEARNG TO CONSIDER ADOPTION MOTION By Mr. Roesler, seconded by Ms. McKnight, to acknowledge receipt of the proposed amendments to the Town of Shelburne zoning bylaws from the Planning Commission and to warn a public hearing on 12/12/06 to consider adoption of the amendments. VOTE: unanimous (5-0); motion carried. 7. CONSIDER RENEWAL OF $13,000 ONE YEAR CAPTIAL NOTE AT 4% INTEREST WITH THE CHITTENDEN BANK FOR THE SKID STEER LOADER MOTION by Mr. Boyd, seconded by Ms. McKnight, to renew the $13,000 one year capital note at 4% interest with the Chittenden Bank for the skid steer loader as presented. VOTE: unanimous (4-0) [Mr. Roesler not present for vote]; motion carried. The Board signed the documents. 8. SEPTAGE RECEIVING POLICY AND RATE Mr. Bohne noted the Selectboard also serves as the Sewage Board. There are issues to address at the septage receiving area. Septage from restaurants collected by haulers is mainly grease. The Town does not want to accept grease loads and will begin tracking the loads. In addition, private pump stations charge for the use of equipment. Haulers were not careful with use of town equipment and town employees had to clean up the mess. As a result, a $25 fee for clean up will be charged in the future. Ms. McKnight asked rate being charged. Mr. Bohne explained the rate was determined by comparison of the rate charged by surrounding towns. The Town received a grant from the state for the construction of the septage receiving station. The state is interested in what the Town is charging. The charge for regular household users is $6/1,000 gallons. MOTION by Mr. Boyd, seconded by Mr. Roesler, to accept the Waste Water Septage charge of $.055 and the Septage Receiving Policy as presented. VOTE: unanimous (5-0); motion carried. 9. CONSIDER ADOPTING SCHEDULE FOR WORK SESSIONS AND PUBLIC HEARING(S) ON THE BUDGET FOR THE FY2007-2008 Mr. Bohne stated a draft budget will be presented to the Board in December. Work session on the proposed FY2007-2008 budget can be scheduled in January, 2007. A joint School Board/Selectboard meeting is scheduled for 1/22/07. Board members will forward available meeting dates to staff. 10. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES MOTION by Mr. Roesler, seconded by Mr. Boyd, to approve the minutes of 10/24/06 with the following correction: Page 3 2nd paragraph, 12th sentence - change the word “load” to “loud”. VOTE: unanimous (5-0); motion carried. 11. MANAGER’S REPORT Mr. Bohne reported on the following items:
12. MEMBER’S CONCERNS -Ms. McKnight asked to have Selectboard general delivery e-mail addresses added on the Town web page. -Mr. Bohne reported staff researched setting up a phone line to accept public messages for the Board. The Board can respond to concerns/questions during meetings. There is a $300 fee for the phone set and $200 for the vendor’s time ($500 total). Channel 17 agreed to add the dedicated number to the lower third of the television screen when the meetings are being broadcast. -Mr. Boyd observed the screening at the Shelburne Athletic Club is being repainted. Mr. Bohne stated the screening was repainted on the east side of the building and work started on the south corner of the west side. The Town has filed a request for Contempt of Court with the Environmental Court. If the work is completed satisfactorily, the Town will inform the court. Mr. Bullrock is claiming the screen was painted with a brown primer (it was not rust). 13. ADJOURNMENT and EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION by Mr. Roesler, seconded by Mr. Boyd, to adjourn the regular meeting and enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters which might place the Town at a disadvantage, and to invite the Town Manager to attend. VOTE: unanimous (5-0); motion carried. The regular meeting was adjourned and Executive Session convened at 9:45 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Kathlyn Furr, Recording Secretary. Accepted, For the Shelburne Selectboard
SELECTBOARDMINUTES OF MEETINGNOVEMBER 28, 2006 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chris Neme, Chairperson; Jane McKnight, Robert Roesler, Chris Boyd. (Absent: Jim Talley) ADMINISTRATION: Paul Bohne, Town Manager; Peter Frankenburg, Financial Officer. OTHERS PRESENT: Mimi Desormeaux, Judy Frazer, Chris Preston (Shelburne News). EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board met in Executive Session at 6 p.m. to discuss personnel matters. 1. CALL TO ORDER (regular meeting) Mr. Neme, Chairperson, called the regular meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. 2. CHANGES TO AGENDA Add: Agenda Item #6 - Certified Local Government Grant MOTION by Mr. Roesler, seconded by Ms. McKnight, to accept the revised agenda with the addition of Item #6 - Certified Local Government Grant. VOTE: unanimous (4-0); motion carried. 3. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Judy Frazer, Ockert Lane, provided copies of a letter and newspaper articles regarding noise, dust and idling trucks at the Cynosure Drive businesses. The letter was circulated to Ockert Lane neighbors who were encouraged to contact the Selectboard via e-mail. Ms. McKnight said she received three e-mails regarding concerns from Ockert Lane residents. Mimi Desormeaux, Ockert Lane, stated she started having health problems diagnosed as reactive airway disease, and removed the new carpet in her apartment in an effort to locate the respiratory trigger. Ms. Desormeaux said her son started to have the same symptoms, but it is not known if his health problem is related. Noise and dust comes from Cynosure Drive and Route 7. The apartment is located along the roadway and air quality in the dwelling may be affected by Route 7 vehicular traffic. A fine black dust which may be brake dust collects in the apartments closest to the road intersection. Windows cannot be open, stated Ms. Desormeaux. A barrier fence may be a potential solution. Mr. Neme asked if the idea of a fence has been presented to Champlain Housing Authority. Ms. Desormeaux replied there have been conversations. But the Selectboard should be made aware of the problems. Mr. Neme assured the e-mails that are received will be reviewed. Ms. McKnight questioned if idling trucks waiting overnight at Country Home Products are in violation of any zoning permits. Mr. Bohne stated staff is researching the issue and working with the Shelburne Police Department. Country Home Products has been cooperative. It appears trucks idling on Cynosure Drive has ceased. Judy Frazer stated the owner of County Home Products, Joe Prado, is a member of the “10 Percent Challenge” and has contacted the trucking companies. The truckers are complying, except for Terry Hill trucks. Idling continues at the north end of Cynosure Drive or on Cynosure Circle. The trucks back up to the loading docks, unload, pull out, park and sit ten minutes to do paper work before leaving. The truckers at County Home Products are either slowing down and or speeding up. Country Home Products employees dump metal parts into the dumpster which is full every day. The All Cycle trash truck makes a lot of noise backing up and emptying the dumpster once a day. The noise level exceeds 70 dB. Ms. Frazer noted the news articles she provided deal with noise and air pollution. Noise measuring equipment can be rented from the Noise Pollution Clearing House to measure decibels. Ms. Desormeaux pointed out one simple solution would be to pave Cynosure Drive. Also, it was noted trucks hit the pot holes and kick up dust. Ms. Frazer volunteered to help the town gather information. Ms. McKnight asked if the issue is the jurisdiction of the Selectboard or Zoning Board. Mr. Bohne questioned the noise level exceeding 70 decibels. Cynosure Drive is owned by Ray Pecor. There is an easement provided to Shelburne Industries and the housing project on Ockert Drive. The Town owns Cynosure Circle and can keep trucks out. Ms. Frazer noted there is a roadway at Trudies Gardens, and two front loading docks at that end of the building. Trucks should use the front loading docks which would lessen the impact on the apartment complex. County Home Product employees also drive through Green Hills when exiting the site. The residents do not appreciate the traffic. Mr. Boyd recalled past discussions of installing gate poles and a chain to keep truckers out. Staff will research the issues. 4. CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO THE SHELBURNE NATURAL RESOURCES & CONSERVATION COMMITTEE, AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MOTION by Mr. Boyd, seconded by Mr. Roesler, to appoint Susan McLellan to the Shelburne Recreation Committee. VOTE: unanimous (4-0); motion carried. MOTION by Mr. Boyd, seconded by Mr. Roesler, to appoint Peter Espenshade to the Shelburne Natural Resources and Conservation Committee. VOTE: unanimous (4-0); motion carried. Mr. Neme noted the slate of excellent candidates made the appointments difficult. Residents are encouraged to express their interest in serving on town committees. There are openings on the CCRPC and CSWD boards, and two other positions on the Shelburne Natural Resources & Conservation Committee. 5. CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AGREEMENT AS A CONSORTUIM PARTICIPATING MEMBER FOR A $25,000 PLANNING GRANT TO FACILITATE THE MERGER OF LAKE CHAMPLAIN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND THE BURLINGTON COMMUNITY LAND TRUST Mr. Neme explained the Town of Colchester is the lead applicant for the $25,000 planning grant to facilitate the merger of Lake Champlain Housing Development Corporation and the Burlington Community Land Trust. St. Albans and Shelburne are supporting towns on the application. Mr. Bohne stated the application submitted in January, 2006 was recently approved. If Colchester cannot take lead administrative responsibility, then St. Albans and Shelburne will step in. MOTION by Mr. Roesler, seconded by Mr. Boyd, to approve the resolution to accept a grant agreement as a consortium participating member for a $25,000 planning grant to facilitate the merger of Lake Champlain Housing Development Corporation and the Burlington Community Land Trust. DISCUSSION: Ms. McKnight asked for clarification of Shelburne’s responsibility if Colchester cannot administer the grant. Mr. Bohne replied the responsibility is only administrative. Champlain Housing Development Corporation has a grant administrator who will handle the work. Colchester reviews the reports. No matching funds are required. Ms. McKnight asked how the grant funds are to be used. Mr. Bohne stated there are legal fees of $170,000 for the merger process. There were no further comments. VOTE: unanimous (4-0); motion carried. The Selectboard signed the documents. 6. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO SIGN A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT IN SUPPORT OF FINAL DESIGN OF THE FALLS ROAD STREETSCAPE DESIGN Mr. Bohne reviewed the application for a $9,500 Certified Local Government Grant for the Falls Road streetscape design. The Town Planner put together a $38,000 estimate and details/engineering for a bid package for the Falls Road project (Church Street to Route 7). The remaining amount will be in next year’s budget. Staff should know by early January if the application was approved. MOTION by Mr. Roesler, seconded by Ms. McKnight, to authorize the Shelburne Town Manager to sign a Certified Local Government Grant application in support of the final design of the Falls Road Streetscape Design. DISCUSSION: Mr. Neme asked if a local match is required. Mr. Bohne said the match is a small amount usually ranging from $1 to $1,500. VOTE: unanimous (4-0); motion carried. 7. CONSIDER APPROVING THE ANNUAL $25.00 HOLIDAY BONUS FOR TOWN EMPLOYEES Mr. Boyd recalled in the mid-80s the bonus included a turkey in addition to cash. Peter Frankenburg noted last year’s bonuses amounted to $1,650 for 65 employees. MOTION by Mr. Roesler, seconded by Ms. McKnight, to approve the annual holiday bonus for town employees in the amount of $30.00 each. VOTE: unanimous (4-0); motion carried. 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes of 11/14/06 tabled until the next meeting of the Board. 9. MANAGER’S REPORT Mr. Bohne reported on the following:
10. MEMBER CONCERNS Mr. Roesler asked whom to contact with concerns for/about the Conservation Commission. Ms. McKnight reviewed the following concerns:
Mr. Boyd expressed concern about an abandoned mobile home on Baldwin Hill Road which is not occupied and should be removed. Mr. Bohne stated the Town dealt with the owner of the mobile home several years ago. The dwelling is not fit to live in. It is not clear if the Town can do anything about the mold. The owner was an absentee owner, but the property taxes are paid. Staff will further investigate the matter. Mr. Neme asked about the installation of the flashing yellow lights and automatic speed reader cart on Webster Road. Mr. Bohne stated the project is not a budgeted item in the current year’s budget, but is in the Public Works budget next year. Estimated cost is $30,000. Ms. McKnight asked about police patrol on Webster Road. 11. ADJOURNMENT and EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION by Mr. Roesler, seconded by Mr. Boyd, to adjourn the regular meeting and enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel and litigation matters which might place the Town at a disadvantage, and to invite the Town Manager to attend. VOTE: unanimous (4-0); motion carried. The regular meeting was adjourned and Executive Session convened at 8:55 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Kathlyn Furr, Recording Secretary.
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