Selectboard Minutes
Regular Meeting of November 13, 2017
South Hero Town Hall, Monday 7:00 PM
Board Members Present: Jonathan Shaw, Skip Brown (also Board Secretary), Anne Zolotas, George Rice, David Carter
Board Members Not Present: none
Others Present: Sharon Roy, Town Clerk and Martha Taylor-Varney, Admin. Assistant. Also see sign in sheet.
1. Called to Order:
-The meeting was called to order by Chairman Shaw at 7:00 pm.
2. Adjustment to Agenda:
-none
3. Minutes:
-David Carter made a motion to accept the minutes of the meeting of October 23, 2017 as written. The motion was seconded, Skip Brown abstained, the others in attendance so voted and the motion carried.
4. Public input:
A. Tim Maxham wants to thank Jonathan Shaw for the extra time and effort taken to see that the long delayed South Street project has been completed.
B. Jim Woodard of Wrenegade Sports and David Lane of Snow Farm Vineyard were present to discuss a proposed bicycle “Farm to Fork Fondo” tour that will take place on July 22, 2018 beginning and ending at Snow Farm. They have a goal of up to 500 riders. David Carter made a motion to support the idea of this event with the stipulation that the event organizer will provide a certificate of insurance to the Town. The motion was seconded, all in attendance so voted and the motion carried.
5. New Business:
A. Several volunteers from Granny’s Attic were in attendance and presented a letter requesting the use of the “Red” fire station when the Emergency Services building is completed and the building is vacant. There will be a public forum on December 5th to discuss the future of the old buildings and it was suggested that they attend that meeting.
B. Ron Phelps and Teresa Robinson, members of the Board of the South Hero Bicentennial Museum were present to discuss the museum. They hope to expand the collection and do some necessary work to the building. They have submitted a budget request of $5500.00.
6. Administrative Assistant Report:
A. A written report was submitted. A hard copy with discussion points can be seen in Town Hall filed with these minutes or on www.southherovt.org.
B. The appeal time for the updated Dog ordinance has ended and the ordinance is now in effect.
7. Old and Ongoing Business:
A. South Street reconstruction project from Landon to Martin Roads updates: At long last, the construction job is done. A few permits need to be filed, but this will be the final update in the minutes.
B. The emergency services building construction is underway. Blacktop paving is usually done when the building is complete, but it was pushed through early to expedite final permits should the construction be complete before the paving plants reopen in the Spring.
C. A sample of the employee evaluation forms was reviewed.
D. The Listers submitted an errors and omissions letter for parcel IC036 (Apple Island Campground) due to a change in the camper on the lot. The assessment went from $123,700.00 to $109,300.00. Anne Zolotas made a motion to accept this change. The motion was seconded, George Rice voted no, the others in attendance so voted and the motion carried.
E. The Listers submitted an errors and omissions letter for parcel KC017 (Keeler Bay Campground) due to the fact the camper does not stay on the lot for more than 180 days. The change is $18,400.00. David Carter made a motion to accept this change. The motion was seconded, all in attendance so voted and the motion carried.
F. The Town Highway department presented a preliminary budget of $508,245.00.
8. Other Business:
A. Anne Zolotas made a motion to sign orders 18-09 and 18-10 and pay the bills associated with these orders. The motion was seconded, all in attendance so voted and the motion carried.
9. Announcements and Communications:
A. There will be a Board of Civil Authority meeting on December 6, 2017 at 6:00 pm to discuss the Community Health Center tax appeal.
B. The landfill certification report was received.
10. Adjournment:
-David Carter made a motion to adjourn 9:10 pm. The motion was seconded, all in attendance so voted and the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted, Approved by,
_______________________________ ________________________________
Graham Brown Jonathan Shaw, Chair
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Administrative Officer’s Report to Selectboard November 13, 2017
Discussion Items:
- There is a 4-day FEMA National Flood Insurance Program class scheduled January 8-11, 2018 in Essex Junction. There will be an optional CFM (Certified Floodplain Manager exam on January 13 for those interested. This class is normally held at the Frederick, MD FEMA campus, but is being held in VT because there was sufficient interest. No charge for the course but possibly a small charge to cover snacks and lunch each day. I plan to attend. Will be out of the office to attend but will still plan to attend the sscheduled DRB meeting on the 10th.
- Was not able to attend the VLCT Fall Planning and Zoning Forum on November 1st due to damage/loss of electricity from October 29 storm. 1 Planning Commission and 2 DRB members attended.
- The Dog Ordinance became effective on Friday, November 10.
- The current (only) job description for the ZA/Selectboard Assistant is a bit outdated (i.e. weekly hours, keeping log of hours, etc). I am requesting an updated description.
–Planning Commission: Continued discussion with the SB and DRB re the draft updates to the Development Regulations. Next meeting is November 15. The Planning Commission has requested the Selectboard consider the following –
- Do the Development Regulations need Driveway Standards for driveways that serve only a single home?
- Should seasonal conversions require some form of approval from the Fire Dept? (the Dept. is reluctant to do this).
-Development Review Board: No meetings scheduled until Dec. 13 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Recent decisions are posted on the Board outside the Zoning Office.
Respectfully submitted,
Martha Taylor-Varney, ZA and Asst. to the Selectboard