Special Selectboard Meeting Mnday, July 2, 2007 Akeley Memorial Building 7:30 am Present: Selectboard Members: Richard Marron, Heidi Scheuermann, Larry Lackey, Paco Aumand; Town Manager Charles Safford Absent: Norm Williams Others Present: Scott Monroe, Stowe Reporter Tax Rate Certificate Ms. Scheuermann moved to approve the tax rate certificate setting the tax rate as: Stowe Homestead $1.7107 Non Residential $1.7443, seconded by Mr. Aumand. Motion carried. Jackson Arena Electric Contract Mr. Aumand moved to approve the Jackson Arena Electric Contract, seconded by Mr. Lackey. Motion carried. Special Events – Fed Cup Mr. Aumand moved to approve the placing of a Russian flag on every other pole in the village from July 9 to the 16th with SAA bearing the cost of the flags. The motion also included the approval of placing the traveling maple sugar shack in one parking spot in front of the “green” from Friday 7/13 at 8 am through Monday noon 7/16. Both Mr. Aumand and Mr. Lackey had concerns with using and taking up the one parking spot since parking is at a premium. Both, especially Mr. Lackey had concerns with setting precedent. Ms. Scheuermann seconded the motion. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 after signing documents. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Allaire
STOWE SELECTBOARD MEETING Monday, July 9, 2007 Akeley Memorial Building 5 pm Present: Selectboard Members: Richard Marron; Heidi Scheuermann;; Larry Lackey; Norman Williams; Town Manager Charles Safford; Library Director Stephanie Chase Absent: Selectboard Member Paco Aumand Others Present: Gary Bourne, Darrow Mansfield, Michael Diender, Marc Segal, C. Kerivan, Jesse Roman-Stowe Reporter, Valerie Rochon, Rick Sokolof, Chris Francis, Ed Rovetto, Gerry Scott CALL TO ORDER Chair Marron called the meeting to order at 5 pm. Selectboard Orders were signed. APPROVE THE AGENDA Mr. Lackey asked to add a discussion to Other Business regarding the use of bio diesel and add the Fire Truck Agenda Item to the Agenda. Ms. Scheuermann made a motion to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Mr. Williams. Motion carried. CONSENT ITEMS A. Sewer/Water Connection Application(s) – 4968 Mountain Road – Gary & Irene Bourne: Mr. Bourne asked the Board to consider granting some relief on the water connection fee. The new fee schedule became effective 7/1/07 his application was submitted in June. Mr. Marron asked for a motion to remove this item from the Consent Items and amend the Agenda. Mr. Lackey made the motion, seconded by Mr. Williams. Motion carried. B. Approve Delinquent Tax Collection Resolution – Mr. Lackey made a motion to approve as presented, seconded by Mr. Williams. LIQUOR CONSENT ITEMS Mr. Marron recused himself due to statutory restrictions. A. Outside Consumption Permit – Piecasso B. Request to Cater – Olives Bistro 7/27-29 Ms. Scheuermann made the motion to approve the Liquor Consent Items, seconded by Mr. Williams. Motion carried. Introduce New Library Director – Stephanie Chase The Board welcomed Ms. Chase. SEWER & WATER COMMISSION (Continued) Sewer/Water Connection Application(s) – 4968 Mountain Road – Gary & Irene Bourne: Ms. Scheuermann said she was not comfortable determining and discussing the rate until after hearing from both the Town Manager and Public Works Director regarding the request. The Board agreed. Mr. Marron asked Mr. Bourne to submit his request in writing for staff’s review and for further consideration by the Board at their next meeting. Mr. Bourne said he would do so. There was no further discussion GENERAL GOVERNMENT A. Review/Approve Capital Fund Policy: The Board reviewed a revised Policy which incorporated suggestions from the 6/25/07 meeting (ie injects spirit of original LOTAC Resolution). The resolution also indicates that the Board will advertise for the citizen at large positions but leaves the makeup of the Committee to the Board. Marc Segal questioned the make up of the proposed Committee and the number of members representing Stowe Area Association versus residential property owners. Mr. Safford said there was an effort to recognize the spirit of the LOTAC resolution by including SAA and citizens in the Capital Plan Advisory Committee. Mr. Marron suggested that the proposed Plan be amended so that the Advisory Committee be changed to include three members of the community at large. The Board agreed with this suggestion. Mr. Marron added that the SAA was the driving force for the adoption of a local option tax which they felt should be for the purpose of capital improvements benefiting both tourism and residents. He reiterated though that those monies are all part of the capital plan. Mr. Diender said he had difficulty understanding why the Board cannot recognize that local option taxes were brought to the table for a special goal and why the Board won’t educate the public on how these monies get spent. Mr. Marron reminded those in attendance that local option taxes were authorized under Act 60 for the sole purpose to provide an opportunity for those towns who were impacted by Act 60 to lower their tax rates. After further discussion, Ms. Scheuermann made a motion to approve the General Fund Capital Reserve Fund Policy with a change to three members from the community at large, seconded by Mr. Williams. Motion carried. B. Review/Approve Use of Highway Right of Way: The Board reviewed a request from Gerry Scott to utilize the trolley parking space in front of the MemorialBuilding for less than 2 hours each weekend mid day July-October. Mr. Scott explained that he has joined SAA and has begun providing farm tractor hayrides running from the village to the Mountain Road and Barrows Road. He stated he had obtained necessary licenses and insurance for his tractors. The Board was in concensus that it would be difficult to set aside a specific parking space for Mr. Scott since parking was at a premium in the village. Mr. Scott said he could operate without a designated space and would any space as they are available or in front of SAA since they were assisting with reservations. No action was necessary by the Board. C. Review/Approve Bike Club Request for Release of Capital Funds: The Board reviewed a request from the Stowe Mountain Bike Club to approve the disbursement of funds as approved in the FY 08 Capital expenditures. The Stowe Mountain Bike Club was allocated $5000 for identified projects as approved by the Board. Funds were not to be used for labor costs. Mr. Sokolof reviewed the projects which included bridges at the MacCutchenForest; Alex Roberts Memorial Trail; BikePark on the Mayo Farm; tools and general maintenance and bridge repair on the trails maintained by SMBC. Ms. Scheuermann made the motion to approve the disbursement of funds FINANCE A. Review/Approve Roadside Mower Financing Rate: During the FY 08 budget process, the Board recommended to finance the roadside mower/tractor over a period of three years. The equipment bid was awarded to John Deere in the amount of $60,000. Ms. Scheuermann made a motion to finance the mower/tractor with the Chittenden Bank at 3.95%. Mr. Lackey seconded the motion. Motion carried. B. Review/Approve Short Term Investment of Prebate: The Town received $1,717,032 from the State of Vermont for tax prebates. A short term investment recommendation was made by the Finance Manager after obtaining bids from four financial institutions. Mr. Lackey made a motion to award the investment to Citizens Bank at a rate of 5.24%. seconded by Mr. Williams. Mr. Lackey suggested that this type of investment authority in the future be delegated to the Town Manager and Treasurer. Mr. Safford said he would include this in the revised Purchasing Policy. Motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS 1977 Hendrickson Fire Truck – Ms. Scheuerman made a motion to award the sale of the 1977 Fire Truck with 1959 American Lafrance Tiller to Smugglers Notch for $2,500, seconded by Mr. Williams. Motion carried. Biodiesel – Mr. Lackey expressed interest in investigating the use of biodiesel by the Town. The Board asked staff to look into the feasibility and cost considerations. Mr. Safford said he would do so. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 6:03 the Board went into Executive Session to discuss a legal issue on a motion by Mr. Williams, seconded by Ms. Scheuermann. The Board came out of executive session at 6:15 pm. No action was taken. There being no further business to conduct, Mr. Marron adjourned the meeting at 6:15 pm. Minutes respectfully submitted by Susan Moeck.
STOWE SELECTBOARD MEETING Monday, Juy 23, 2007 Akeley Memorial Building 5 pm Present: Selectboard Members: Richard Marron; Heidi Scheuermann; Paco Aumand; Larry Lackey; Norman Williams; Town Manager Charles Safford: PW Director Justin Rabidoux Others Present: Jesse Roman-Stowe Reporter CALL TO ORDER Chair Marron called the meeting to order at 5:04 pm. Selectboard Orders were signed. APPROVE THE AGENDA Mr. Aumand made a motion to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Ms. Scheuermann. Motion carried. CONSENT ITEMS A. Cemetery Fee Schedule Amendment B. Special Event Application – Antique & Classic Car Meet C. Cemetery Road Waterline Contract Mr. Aumand made a motion to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Williams. Motion carried. GENERAL GOVERNMENT A. Executive Session – Contracts: At 5:10 pm, Mr. Williams made a motion to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Ms. Scheuermann. Motion carried. The Board came out of executive session at 5:23 pm. No action was taken. Mr. Marron adjourned the meeting at 5:24 pm. Minutes respectfully submitted by Susan Moeck.
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