STOWE SELECTBOARD MEETING                        Monday, November 10, 2008AkeleyMemorialBuilding Banquet Room             5:30 pm

Present:  Selectboard Members: Paco Aumand, Heidi Scheuermann, Larry Lackey, Richard Marron, Norm Williams; Town Mgr Charles Safford

Others Present: Keith Bennett, Jon Bartholomew, Tim Bartholomew, Tobi Britton, Catie Birmingham, Clint Carrick, Sean ________

Chair Aumand called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm and Selectboard Orders

On a motion by Ms. Scheuermann, seconded by Mr. Williams the Board approved the agenda.

On a motion by Ms. Scheuermann, seconded by Mr. Williams the Board approved the Consent Agenda items as presented.

Ms. Scheuermann inquired about the status of the Creamery Building on the corner of Gold Brook Road and Route 100. 

It was the consensus of the Board that the Manager should draft a letter for their consideration requesting that the owner take down the building in a timely manner. Mr. Safford said he would provide a draft letter. 

At 5:46 pm, Ms. Scheuermann made a motion for the Board to go into executive session, seconded by Mr. Williams with Mr. Safford in attendance. Motion carried.

The Board came out of executive session at 6:41. No action was taken

There being no further business to conduct, Chair Aumand adjourned the meeting at 6:41 pm.

Minutes submitted by Charles Safford.                                         

STOWE SELECTBOARD MEETING                                     Monday, November 24,2008

Present:        Selectboard Members: Paco Aumand, Larry Lackey, Richard Marron; Town Mgr. Charles Safford; Planning Dir. Tom Jackman; ZA Rich Baker

Others Present:       Wendall Mansfield, Adam Davis, Paul Mandigo, Chris North, Carmin Lemery, Reporter Lisa McCormack

Chair Aumand called the meeting to order at 5:34 pm and Selectboard Orders were signed.

Mr. Marron made a motion to approve the Agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Lackey. Motion carried.

Mr. Marron made a motion to approve the Consent Items as presented, seconded by Mr. Lackey. Motion carried.

Approve Submission of Byway Nomination: In August 2008, the Selectboard approved partnering with the Town of Waterbury to pursue the nomination of Route 100 through the 2 towns as a Vermont Scenic Byway and appointed members to the Nominating Committee. Now known as the “Green Mountain Byway”, the final draft corridor management plan is ready to be submitted to the Vermont Scenic Byways Program, along with other required nomination materials. The Board reviewed a letter of support to demonstrate community support for the designation.  Scenic Byway designation would make the Route 100 corridor eligible for grant funding under the National Scenic Byways Program. The program funds a variety of projects along designated byways to benefit the traveling public, including, but not limited to, wayfinding signs, kiosks, pull-offs, improvements to visitors centers, land acquisition for scenic preservation, maps, brochures, etc. Funding from that program was used to install composting toilets in Smugglers Notch and the kiosk and parking improvements at Barnes Camp.

After discussion, Mr. Marron made a motion to approve the submission of the Green Mt. Byway nomination to the Vermont Scenic Byways Program and authorize the Chair on behalf of the Board to sign the enclosed letter of support. Mr. Lackey seconded. Motion carried.

Mr. Aumand opened the public hearing to designate snowmobile use on Town Highways & Bridges for the 2008/09 Season. 

It was noted by members of the Stowe Club that there were no changes from the previous years list.

On a motion by Mr. Marron, seconded by Mr. Lackey, Mr. Aumand closed the public hearing.

On a motion by Mr. Marron, seconded by Mr. Lackey, the Board approved list of town highways, bridges and streets for use during the 08/09 season which begins on December 15, 2008. 

Committee Update on Broadband & Cell Access: Mr. North updated the Board regarding the progress of the committee. He noted that they received a 15% return rate on the recent survey mailed to Stowe property owners but the return rate was  too low for quantitative information but did demonstrate that universal cellular will be a difficult task. He also noted that 2/3 of those respondents did indicate they had service and also some that think they don’t have service actually do. Mr. North stated that

Fairpoint has said they would provide 100% coverage to Stowe through phone lines and wireless.  A rep from Fairpoint will be attending a committee meeting sometime in the near future to let them know where they will be installing.  

The Board thanked Mr. North and the committee for their continuing efforts.

At 6:10 pm, the Board went into executive session on a motion by Mr. Marron, seconded by Mr. Lackey with TM Charles Safford in attendance to discuss a legal matter. 

The Board came out of executive session at 7 pm.

Mr. Marron made a motion, seconded by Mr. Lackey to consent to the proposed settlement in the matter of Curtis v. Stowe and in the matter of Goodell v. Stowe as recommended by our insurance carrier and the attorneys assigned to represent the Town. Motion carried.

Mr. Aumand adjourned the meeting at 7:02 pm.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Susan Moeck.