STOWE SELECTBOARD MEETING Monday, September 17, 2007 Stowe Free Library 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: Evelyn Frey, Russell Newton, Philip Scott, Barbara Baraw, Jean Innamorati, Colin Tasi, Joe Getty, Scott Noble, Charles Lusk, Daniel Moeck, Tom Lipsky, Brian Davis, Rick Farnham, (others did not sign in), Jesse Roman-Stowe Reporter CALL TO ORDER Selectboard Chair Richard Marron called the meeting to order at 5:00 and Orders were signed. APPROVE THE AGENDA Ms. Scheuermann made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Mr. Williams. Motion carried. CONSENT ITEMS A. Award Chemical Bids FY08 B. Approve Theatre Use Policy & Use of Theatre 12/7-8 C. FY 09 Budget Schedule D. Minutes Ms. Scheuermann made a motion to approve the Consent Items as presented. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. Motion carried. LIQUOR CONSENT A. Request to Cater – MMC 10/6 Mr. Marron recused himself due to statutory restrictions. Mr. Williams made a motion to approve the Liquor Consent Item as presented, seconded by Ms. Scheuermann. Motion carried. Certificate of Appreciation – Scott Noble Mr. Marron presented a Certificate and thanked Mr. Noble on behalf of the Town in appreciation of his years of service to both the Planning Commission and LC Planning Commission. (Applause) SEWER COMMISSION Ms. Scheuermann recused herself and left the meeting room. A. Review Request for Sewer Expansion on River Road: The Board spoke with Peter Scheuermann via telephone regarding his letter of 7/31/07 requesting that the Town consider extending the sewage collection system down the River Road a distance of approx. 2600’ to River Rd. apartments. Mr. Scheuermann said rather than having to repair his fields he would be willing to help the Town pay the costs to install their new extension. After discussion, the Board said that Mr. Scheuermann’s request would be considered as part of a long range plan. Mr. Scheuermann thanked the Board for their time. No action was taken. ROTARY BARN A. Review Request to Renovate: The Board listened to requests from supporters Phil Scott, Eveylyn Frey and Tim Meehan who asked the Board to consider saving the Rotary Barn by renovating the building and creating a community center. Concerns of the Board were reiterated from previous discussions which included the lack of funding, is there a need for a community center, relocation and the ongoing funding for maintenance and upkeep of the building if it were to be renovated. During the discussion, the Town Manager pointed out the need for capital planning and prioritization of all projects and suggested that the Board consider the renovation request during the upcoming capital budget deliberation process. Mr. Safford said the Town needs to prioritize its capital projects and decide how much it is prepared to spend on an annual basis to meet its capital needs. The Board agreed with the Town Manager and decided to postpone any decision and consider the request for renovation during the capital budget process. There was no further discussion. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Contracts – The Board went into executive session at 7:11 pm on a motion by Mr. Lackey, seconded by Mr. Aumand. The Board came out of executive session at 7:20 pm. On a motion by Mr. Lackey, seconded by Mr. Aumand the Board appointed the Town Manager and HR Coordinator and Mr. Marron (when needed) as representatives for the Police contract negotiating team. OTHER BUSINESS British Invasion – Ms. Scheuermann made a motion, seconded by Mr. Williams to refund fees to Mr. Francis of the British Invasion due to field conditions. Motion carried. There being no further business to conduct, Mr. Marron adjourned the meeting at 7:30 pm. Respectfully submitted by Susan Moeck.
STOWE SELECTBOARD MEETING Monday, September 24, 2007 Akeley Memorial Building Banquet Room 5 pm Present: Selectboard Members: Richard Marron; Heidi Scheuermann; Paco Aumand; Larry Lackey; Norman Williams; Town Manager Charles Safford; Electric GM Ellen Burt; Electric Commissioners Ted Teffner, Denise Gutstein; Town Clerk Alison Kaiser Others Present: Kurt Hanson, Jesse Roman-Stowe Reporter, Caitlin Kelly, Kaitlin Dougherty, Sloane Fletcher, Amanda Anderson, Katie Bizzari, Chris Haggerty, Katie Clark, Holly Rochefort, CALL TO ORDER Selectboard Chair Richard Marron called the meeting to order at 5:00 and Orders were signed. APPROVE THE AGENDA Mr. Marron asked to remove the Utility Easement from the Consent Items. Ms. Scheuermann made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Mr. Williams. Motion carried. CONSENT ITEMS A. Municipal Planning Grant – Town Plan update C. Revised Arena Power Contract Mr. Lackey made a motion to approve the Consent Items as presented. Ms. Scheuermann seconded the motion. Motion carried. B. Utility Easement – Relocation of Utility Line at Village Substation - A site walk was scheduled for later in the meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Legal At 5:12 pm, Ms. Scheuermann made a motion for the Board to go into executive session with the Town Manager, Electric Commissioners Ted Teffner and Denise Gutstein & Electric GM Ellen Burt in attendance. Motion seconded by Mr. Williams. Motion carried. 6:09Larry moved to come out of executive session, Norm seconded, all where in favor. No action was taken. SITE WALK The Selectboard made a site visit to the entrance of the bike path to see what trees would have to be cut down or moved in connection with the removal of the substation and the placement of new utility poles. It was the consensus of the Board to allow one of the trees to be removed and to move the Maple closest to the path entrance to the degree it is economically feasible and can be done in a timely manner. Economically feasible means up to $3,000 and done in a timely manner means that it does not interfere with the Village substation removal project. The cost for moving the tree or planting a new one will be accounted as an expense associated with the stair project from the AkeleyBuilding to the bike path parking lot. Mr. Marron moved and Mr. Williams seconded to approve the right of way easement to Morrisville Water & Light to allow them to relocate some poles / guy wires on the grass area adjacent to the bike path parking lot as part of the Village substation removal project. Mr. Lackey was absent. Motion carried. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS A. Executive Session - Meet with Candidate(s) B. Appoint Capital Advisory Committee Ms. Scheuermann moved and Mr. Williams seconded to go into Executive Session to meet with candidates at 6:20pm. Motion carried. At 6:33, the Board came out of executive session. Ms. Scheuermann moved and Mr. Williams seconded to appoint Holly Rochefort to the Recreation Commission effective immediately to full a term through 2010. Motion carried. Ms. Scheuermann made a motion seconded by Mr. Williams to appoint Bruce Harmon, Marc Segal, Charles Lusk, Barbara Pfitzenmayer, Valerie Rochon and Michael Diender to the Capital Plan Advisory Committee. Motion carried. VLCT A. Discuss Municipal Policy - The Board discussed the draft Vermont League of Cities & Towns Municipal Policy with Alison Kaiser, Stowe Voting Delegate. The Board did not propose any amendments. EXECUTIVE SESSION B. Personnel – At 6:50 pm Ms. Scheuermann made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel and Mr. Williams seconded. Motion carried. At 7:32 pm the Board came out of executive session. No action was taken. There being no further business to conduct, Mr. Marron adjourned the meeting at 7:33. Respectfully submitted by Susan Moeck.
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