STOWE SELECTBOARD MEETING                            Monday, February 8, 2010

Akeley Memorial Building                                             5:30 pm

Present: Selectboard Members Heidi Scheuermann, Larry Lackey, Norm Williams, Dick Marron, Paco Aumand; Town Manager Charles Safford; Planning Director Tom Jackman; Finance Manager Karla Spaulding; EMS Director Jon Bouffard; Asst. PW Director Cliff Johnson

Others Present: Susan Alexander, Rick Brigham, Carolyn Carlson, Tom Lackey, Reporter Jesse Roman, Barbara Allaire, Adam Davis, Brian Tremback, Andrew Rowe, Evelyn & Ed Frey, Bill Adams, David Jaqua, Paul Percy, Margaret Novotny, Paul Reed

Chair Scheuermann called the meeting to order and Selectboard Orders were signed.

Mr. Williams made a motion to approve the agenda as presented, Mr. Marron seconded the motion. Motion carried.

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

Introduction of LRSWMD General Manager

GM Susan Alexander introduced herself to the Board and outlined the District’s projects and her responsibilities as general manager.

Rick Brigham of Sullivan & Powers reviewed the FY 09 audit with the Board and made a few recommendations for improvement. 

VTrans Structures Project Manager Carolyn Carlson and Project Engineer Tom Lackey discussed the proposed rehabilitation of the Route 108 bridge which is anticipated to take place in 2014. Rehabilitation would include new concrete deck, railing, curbing, painting of the existing beams and repair of abutments. The existing covered bridge walkway would either be repaired or replaced. Ms. Carlson noted that the most critical aspect of the project was the maintenance of traffic during the construction period. Proposed detours and recommendation of a temporary traffic light were discussed. A 5% match would have to be incorporated into the capital program. Ms. Carlson said the project could take approximately two months to complete with the project beginning in April. A public information meeting will be scheduled in late March.

Ms. Scheuermann opened the Public Hearing for comment at 6:40 pm. There being no comments from those in attendance, Ms. Scheuermann closed the public hearing. 

Lamoureux & Dickerson completed a Natural Resource Assessment for the Mayo Farm. The Assessment was done due to wetland permitting issues precluding developing multiuse playing fields on Field k, a shelter on the Polo Fields, and the reliable use of the Events Field during rainy weather. The Army Corps of Engineers and Vermont ANR Officials indicated that if the Town wanted regulatory agencies to consider further development on the Mayo Farm, the Town should look at the entire Farm and perform the Assessment to use it in developing a compressive plan on how we propose to mitigate adverse impacts for their consideration. The Board reviewed an Evaluation Proposal prepared by L & D which consists of applying the Natural Resource Assessment to land use planning issues, specifically as they relate to wetland permitting issues.

Mr. Safford explained that if agreeable L&D will work with Town staff to develop a master plan for Fields A, B, And C, and Fields K and L that show current and proposed uses. The master plan will utilize previously prepared development plans, but also show potential full build-out in those Fields. Once this is completed, they will work with Town staff to identify options for potential mitigation of the proposed wetlands that are within the goals of the Management Plan. L & D will also facilitate a meeting with the Vermont Wetlands Office and Corps of Engineers to present and discuss the Master Plan. The proposal is not to exceed $5000 for the Plan.

The Board discussed pursuing a General Permit since the events field is the priority. A General Permit can be a less time consuming review process.  

On a motion by Mr. Lackey, seconded by Mr. Williams, the Board approved the Mayo Farm Land Use Planning & Permitting Evaluation Proposal with the goal of obtaining a General Permit with the Events Field being the priority.

Additional playing fields will only be pursued to the degree it doesn’t necessitate pursuing an Individual Permit or we are otherwise required one by the regulatory agencies.   A kick off for the project is planned for a March Conservation Commission meeting.

-Personnel – The Board went into executive session at 7:03 on a motion by Mr. Williams seconded by Mr. Aumand. Mr. Reed and Mr. Safford were in attendance.

The Board came out of executive session at 7:20 pm. 

On a motion by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Aumand, the Board appointed Billy Adams to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission effective immediately.

Mr. Safford stated that the portion of the Rec Path currently being plowed would now be left unplowed to conserve the base on the Path for the upcoming Stowe Derby.

There being no further business to conduct, Ms. Scheuermann adjourned the meeting at 7:22 pm.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Susan Moeck.                                          

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

Others Present:  none

At 5:30, Ms. Scheuermann called the meeting to order and Selectboard Orders were signed. 

On a motion by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Marron, the Board approved the Agenda noting that the Memorial Park discussion had been postponed.

A.       Mayo Farm Agricultural Lease Renewal - Percy

On a motion by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Marron, the Board approved the Consent Items as presented.

On a motion by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Lackey, the Board approved the Liquor Consent Items as presented.   Mr. Marron recused himself.

(This item was postponed)

At 5:38 pm, on a motion by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Marron, the Board went into executive session with the Town Manager present. 

The Board came out of executive session at 5:55 pm. No action was taken.

There being no further business to conduct, Ms. Scheuermann adjourned the meeting at 6:00 pm.     

At 7:00 pm, the Board then attended the Town Meeting informational meeting in the auditorium.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Susan Moeck.