Present:        Selectboard Members: Paco Aumand, Larry Lackey, Norm Williams; Town Mgr. Charles Safford; ZA Rich Baker

Others Present:        Tim Meehan, Sam Scofield, Barbara Pfitzenmayer, Lynn Altadonna, Larry Jones, Barbara Allaire, Denise Gutstein, Ted Teffner, Arthur Lloyd, Peter Collotta

Chair Aumand called the meeting to order at 5:35 pm and Selectboard Orders were signed.

On a motion by Mr. Williams seconded by Mr. Lackey, the Board approved the agenda as presented.

B.       Special Event Applications – Stowe Performing Arts;                                                 Stoweflake Balloon Festival; VT Culinary Classic

On a motion by Mr. Lackey seconded by Mr. Williams, the Board approved the consent items as presented.

A.       2^nd Class Liquor License & Tobacco Permit for Brockton Corp dba Shaw’s Beer & Wine – annual renewal

C.       MMC dba Stowe Mtn Club Golf Cottage – 1^st Class Restaurant Application

On a motion by Mr. Lackey seconded by Mr. Williams, the Board approved the liquor consent items as presented.

A.       Continue review of proposed amendments to Zoning Regs – The Board reviewed Sections 12 to the end of the document at Section 15. Several items were passed on to the Planning Commission for reconsideration which included density standards for multi family units and business units in the village; the proposal to change a portion of the LVC to VC 10 and the size of rental and for sale signs. 

The Board will review changes made by the Board at their May 12^th meeting along with PC reconsiderations and warn a public hearing on proposed amendments to the entire document for the June 9^th meeting.

There was no further discussion.

PROJECTS UPDATE & SELECTBOARD GOALS

Mr. Aumand asked the Board members present to identify process improvements and or budgeting, economic development or legal or regulatory compliance issues.   Mr. Aumand pointed out that as part of the update and goals capital projects have now been identified and outlined on a timeline for completion.

Mr. Williams broke down his items into two long term process levels:   to develop a process for the inspection of town facilities and buildings identifying maintenance and future capital projects; look into staffing levels vs level of service especially in public safety and recreation; and said he was concerned with village planning impinging on existing capital planning.

Both Mr. Lackey and Mr. Aumand agreed with Mr. Williams regarding the necessity of evaluating staffing level in departments and a process for evaluating staffing levels.   Mr. Aumand used the police budget as an example and said he was pleased with the way the police budget came in and said they did have success with the process of reviewing staffing levels and the vacancy through good input from the Town Mgr and Police Chief.   

Mr. Lackey said he thought the local option tax dollars had been budgeted appropriately and there was no need to revisit that item. Mr. Lackey said a 1% sales tax should be considered and said information should be gathered containing which goods and services would be collecting this tax and the effects of it. He said he would still like to see the operating plan for the ice rink which is being prepared by the engineers. Mr. Lackey added looking into the water & sewer funds to his list and looked for recommendations from the Town Mgr and how to approach the debt and how it is structured, etc.

Mr. Aumand noted the following items: economic growth which included the village and the general economy; Town Mgr to continue reviewing policies and ordinances; capital program and development; ancient roads inventory; water & sewer debt and review of rates;

clear up audit issues; review of staffing levels; and a review of the feasibility of impact fees; the budget to stay within the growth of the grand list to the extent possible.

Mr. Aumand said he would try to put the items into a list to use as a reference document to be reviewed and changed in the future.

A.       Approve Annual List of Appointments – Mr. Williams made a motion to approve the List of Appointments (attached) as presented, seconded by Mr. Lackey. 

Motion carried.

On a motion by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Lackey, the Board went into executive session at 7:41 pm to discuss Personnel.   Mr. Safford and Mr. Collotta were in attendance. The Board came out of executive session at 7:51. No action was taken.

On a motion by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Lackey, the Board went into executive session at 7:52 pm to discuss Personnel.   Mr. Safford, Mr. Teffner, Ms. Gutstein and Mr. Lloyd were in attendance. The Board came out of executive session at 8:10pm. No action was taken.

There being no further business to conduct, Mr. Aumand adjourned the meeting at 8:10 pm.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Susan Moeck.