Stowe Selectboard Meeting                                                Monday, July 14, 2008

Present:        Selectboard Members: Paco Aumand; Heidi Scheuermann; Richard Marron; Larry Lackey; Norm Williams; Town Mgr Charles Safford; PW Director Justin Rabidoux;

Others Present:       Jesse Roman, Susan Spera, Mark Walker, Barbara Allaire, Jammer Sgantas, Mark Sgantas, Susan Segal, Skeeter Austin, Steve Demeritt, David Jaqua, Kyle Walker,    Shane Walker

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

The Board removed Items A, F & G from the Consent Agenda. Mr. Marron made a motion to approve the Agenda as amended, seconded by Mr. Williams. Motion carried.

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

A.      Education Sampling Permit – British Invasion 9/19-21

B.       Catering Permit – Olives Bistro LLC at Topnotch 7/25-27

Mr. Marron recused himself. On a motion by Ms. Scheuermann, seconded by Mr. Williams the Board approve the Liquor Consent items as presented.

Mr. Safford introduced the new EMS Director Jon Bouffard.

A.      Ski Museum Lease Amendment: The Board did not disagree with the request for the Town to take over the non routine maintenance & replacement of structural elements but did express concern that the Town has responsibilities to other Town owned buildings which are leased or may be leased to organizations all of which affect the budget. 

Mr. Jaqua said the VT Ski Museum has a fund/program for the support of operations but it is not sufficient to cover maintenance expenses.

Ms. Scheuermann, seconded by Mr. Williams made the motion to approve the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement. Motion carried.

F.       School St. Water Line: Mr. Rabidoux explained that the waterline project would be completed in the fall and the road would be patched but that a repave would not take place until next Spring after settling.  The Board reviewed options of obtaining a revolving loan from the Water Supply Division or increasing the water expense budget from $1,180,185 to $1,240,185.

On a motion by Mr. Williams, seconded by Ms. Scheuermann, the Board approved an increase to the budget expense as presented. 

A.      Real Estate & Contracts: At 6:16 pm the Board went into executive session with Mr. Safford in attendance on a motion by Ms Scheuermann, seconded by Mr. Williams.

The Board came out of executive session at 6:40.  No action was taken.

Mr. Aumand adjourned the meeting at 6:40 pm.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Susan Moeck.                                                  

Stowe Selectboard Meeting                                        Monday, July 28, 2008

Present: Selectboard members Heidi Scheuermann, Paco Aumand, Larry Lackey, Norm Williams and Richard Marron.

Also present: Town Manager, Charles Safford; Rick Farnham, Recreation Director and Phil Scott, Recreation Commission Chair.; Chief Kaplan, Nancy Jeffries- Dwyer.                                 

Mr. Aumand called the meeting to order at 5:33 P.M. and Selectboard orders were signed.

Mr. Lackey moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mr. Marron with all in favor.

Because there were two items, i.e. Errors and Omissions from the Listers and a proposal from the Stowe Education Fund people to have a Field Days event in the village on October 11, 2008 were not warned as Consent Items, members felt it better to address separately. It was agreed to warn the Field Days application as a Consent Item for the August 11^th meeting.

B    LCPC Reappointment- Tom Jackman & Charles Safford

C   Oktoberfest Parade Permit Application- 9/27 

E    Sullivan & Powers Audit Agreement- annual contract

William Noyes- 47 Cliff Street -120 gpd sewer flow; 135 gpd water

William Noyes – 48 Cliff Street- 120 gpd sewer flow; 135 gpd water

 Riverwalk Condos, Sheppard Brogna Gardner- (Butternut Inn Property) -1215            

 Josh & Mary Laronge- 257 Meadow Lane- 480 gpd sewer flow 

       Keith Downes- 4515 Mountain Road- 480 gpd sewer flow; 540 gpd water

            Mr. Downes will pay $1.50 per gal for the water connection fee.

Mr. Williams moved to approve the above Consent Items, seconded by Ms. Scheuermann with all in favor.

Errors & Omissions: Ms. Scheuermann moved to approve as requested, seconded by Mr. Marron with all in favor.  

Discussion re: Village Field Days with Nancy Jeffriess-Dwyer: Event would be held Sat. 10/11/08 and the request is to close off Park Street from Main to Pond. Requesting use of the ball fields at the elementary school.  Jackson Arena not available to be used. Access to the Union Bank parking lot needs to be available from Pond Street. Mrs. Jeffries-Dwyer stated she is working with the Village Vibrancy Committee. 6 vendors will have 10’ x 10’ tents, food sale at elementary fields, merchandise sales etc. Would like to place a gigantic pumpkin on the lawn in front of the Memorial building for kids to carve out small ones. There will be a harvest moon dance in the evening for adults at the Matterhorn. These are a few of the activities being proposed and Ms. Jeffries-Dywer will return to the Selectboard with more details at their 8/11/08 meeting. Chief Kaplan said he would have someone on duty in the village to monitor traffic but there could be a problem with parking as will be tour busses in the village and a busy holiday.. 

Memorial Park Ordinance:

Present were Rick Farnham, Phil Scott and Chief Kaplan. Board members reviewed the proposed ordinance with the suggestion that # V b. be removed. Mr. Kaplan stated he responds to noise, language etc (usually after the fact) and his officers patrol the area periodically. He recommended the ordinance be adopted in order that his department have the authority they need. Mr. Farnham stated with no regulations, there could be liability factors involved. After little more discussion, Mr. Williams moved to accept the ordinance removing # V b, seconded by Mr. Lackey with all in favor. A Public Hearing will be warned for the Selectboard’s meeting August 25, 2008.

Mr. Lackey was concerned with cars driving thru behind the elementary school next to the ball field. At one time there was a post blocking the entrance. 

Executive Session: At 6:10 P.M. Ms. Scheuermann moved to go into executive session to discuss contracts with Charles Safford attending. At 6: 20 P.M. Ms. Scheuermann moved and Mr. Marron seconded to approve the MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING No. 1 BY ANDBETWEEN THE TOWN OF STOWE, VERMONT AND THE STOWE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION AND THE MEMORANDUM of UNDERSTANDING NO. 1 BY AND BETWEEN THE TOWN OF STOWE, VERMONT AND THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL 300 and authorize the Town Manager to sign them on behalf of the Town.                                                    

Ms. Scheuermann moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 P.M., seconded by Mr. Williams with all in favor.