DATE: January 20, 2015
PRESENT: Mark Begin, Jerry Drugonis, Don Bass, Patty Haskins, Mary Russ – White River Partnership
AGENDA
Agenda Modifications
§ New Business #4f. - Universal Recycling Law (Act 148) informational draft
§ New Business #5 – Health Reimbursement Account adoption agreement
§ New Business #6 – Snowmobiling in lower cemetery
Minutes
Public Present
1. Mary Russ of White River Partnership re: Flood Resilience Planning Project
Correspondence
1. January 2015 Opinions
2. Joyy Productions, Inc. hearing with Vermont Liquor Control Board
3. VLCT/PACIF webinar re: Workplace health and safety
4. TRORC – TAC meeting re: Paving Priorities
5. Pierce Hall re: Thank you and update on plans
6. VLCT News January 2015
7. Green Mountain National Forest re: Proposed Actions
Old Business
1. Dubois & King Inc. re: Park conceptual plan and update
New Business
1. Annual Certification of Compliance for Town Road and Bridge Standards
2. Planning Commission re: Appointee request – Shawn Jarecki
3. Bethel Royalton Solid Waste Alliance re: Town’s plan to comply with Act 148
4. Town Clerk/Treasurer Report:
a. 2015 Budget re: Final proposal
b. Changes in Fund Balances
c. Budget Summary
d. Anticipated Tax Rate
e. Town Warning
f. Draft of Universal Recycling Law (Act 148) information
5. Health Reimbursement Account adoption
6. Connie Martin re: snowmobiling in lower cemetery concern
Minutes
Jerry motioned to open the meeting at 5:55 p.m.; Don seconded. Agenda modifications added. Jerry motioned to approve the January 6, 2015 Regular Select Board Meeting Minutes; Don seconded.
Public Present
1. Mary Russ of White River Partnership (WRP) was present to invite the town of Pittsfield to participate in the Upper White River Flood Resilience Planning Project. It includes five towns in the Upper White River area: Granville, Hancock, Rochester, Stockbridge and Pittsfield. There is a follow-up meeting January 28, 2015 from 6-8:30 p.m. in Rochester and WRP would like to have at least two representatives from each town participate. The group is to identify specific opportunities to build resilience and to reduce known vulnerabilities in the Upper White River Valley. There is grant funding to facilitate the next step in the process. Mark will plan to attend the January meeting and Jerry will try to attend subsequent meetings. Mary said a woman named Wendy Capuana lives in Pittsfield and is also interested in participating.
Correspondence
1. January 2015 Opinions newsletter received. Don will take to review.
2. Joyy Productions, Inc. hearing with Vermont Liquor Control Board has been re-scheduled for February 4, 2015.
3. VLCT/PACIF hosting a webinar January 21, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. designed to improve health and avoid injuries in the workplace. Don may try to participate.
4. TRORC – TAC meeting summary received. The group voted on prioritization of paving projects and will submit to VTrans.
5. Thank you for supporting Pierce Hall in Rochester was received. They are now focusing on renovating the lower level.
6. VLCT News January 2015 received and Don will review.
7. Green Mountain National Forest distributed schedule of proposed actions. Currently there are no projects within Pittsfield boundaries. No action required.
Old Business
1. Pittsfield park (Parmenter Place buyout properties) update from Matt Murawski of Dubois & King, Inc. indicates some change to the driveway location will be required due to the replacement bridge slated for 2018. He also forwarded conceptual park plans for review.
New Business
1. Annual Certification of Compliance for Town Road and Bridge Standards stating the town adopted the standards was signed by Select Board.
2. Planning Commission is requesting the Board appoint Shawn Jarecki to the Planning Commission. Jerry motioned to make the appointment, Don seconded, motion carried.
3. Chet from Bethel Royalton Solid Waste Alliance has requested a letter from the town confirming the adoption of a new refuse system not funded by town tax rate and a brief description of the new system. Patty will send him a copy of the final Act 148 information that is currently drafted.
4. Town Clerk/Treasurer Report:
a. 2015 Budget - Salaries and related budget lines have been updated per Board approved increases from January 6, 2015 meeting. Final proposal distributed for Board review and approval.
b. Changes in Fund Balances reviewed and approved.
c. Budget Summary reviewed and approved.
d. Anticipated Tax Rate reviewed and approved.
e. Town Warning reviewed, approved and signed.
f. Reviewed draft of Universal Recycling Law (Act 148) information to be distributed to town residents and property owners. This information will be placed in the Town Report and select local newspapers, posted on bulletin boards, and mailed to all property owners.
5. Health Reimbursement Account adoption agreement is renewed yearly and is the same as last year. The Board approved and signed.
6. Connie Martin reported someone from the Wilson house was snowmobiling through the lower cemetery. Concerned as some markers are low to the ground and could be damaged. Mark will handle with Doug Mianulli’s assistance.
Other
1. Don contacted Louie Donnet to investigate options for Town Hall lighting. The estimate ranges from $2,500 to $7,500 depending on type of fixture, insulation above existing fixtures, and any possible Efficiency Vermont incentives. The Board recommends adding $5,500 to the Town Hall budget for lighting.
2. Mark contacted the Rutland Sheriff Department to instruct them to stay within amount budgeted in the contract.
Jerry motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m. Don seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned.
Approved: 2/10/15 Recorded by: Tyna Gallagher, Secretary
Mark Begin, Chair
Jerry Drugonis
Don Bass
PRESENT: Mark Begin, Jerry Drugonis, Don Bass, Patty Haskins, Mary Russ – White River Partnership
AGENDA
Agenda Modifications
§ New Business #4f. - Universal Recycling Law (Act 148) informational draft
§ New Business #5 – Health Reimbursement Account adoption agreement
§ New Business #6 – Snowmobiling in lower cemetery
Minutes
Public Present
1. Mary Russ of White River Partnership re: Flood Resilience Planning Project
Correspondence
1. January 2015 Opinions
2. Joyy Productions, Inc. hearing with Vermont Liquor Control Board
3. VLCT/PACIF webinar re: Workplace health and safety
4. TRORC – TAC meeting re: Paving Priorities
5. Pierce Hall re: Thank you and update on plans
6. VLCT News January 2015
7. Green Mountain National Forest re: Proposed Actions
Old Business
1. Dubois & King Inc. re: Park conceptual plan and update
New Business
1. Annual Certification of Compliance for Town Road and Bridge Standards
2. Planning Commission re: Appointee request – Shawn Jarecki
3. Bethel Royalton Solid Waste Alliance re: Town’s plan to comply with Act 148
4. Town Clerk/Treasurer Report:
a. 2015 Budget re: Final proposal
b. Changes in Fund Balances
c. Budget Summary
d. Anticipated Tax Rate
e. Town Warning
f. Draft of Universal Recycling Law (Act 148) information
5. Health Reimbursement Account adoption
6. Connie Martin re: snowmobiling in lower cemetery concern
Minutes
Jerry motioned to open the meeting at 5:55 p.m.; Don seconded. Agenda modifications added. Jerry motioned to approve the January 6, 2015 Regular Select Board Meeting Minutes; Don seconded.
Public Present
1. Mary Russ of White River Partnership (WRP) was present to invite the town of Pittsfield to participate in the Upper White River Flood Resilience Planning Project. It includes five towns in the Upper White River area: Granville, Hancock, Rochester, Stockbridge and Pittsfield. There is a follow-up meeting January 28, 2015 from 6-8:30 p.m. in Rochester and WRP would like to have at least two representatives from each town participate. The group is to identify specific opportunities to build resilience and to reduce known vulnerabilities in the Upper White River Valley. There is grant funding to facilitate the next step in the process. Mark will plan to attend the January meeting and Jerry will try to attend subsequent meetings. Mary said a woman named Wendy Capuana lives in Pittsfield and is also interested in participating.
Correspondence
1. January 2015 Opinions newsletter received. Don will take to review.
2. Joyy Productions, Inc. hearing with Vermont Liquor Control Board has been re-scheduled for February 4, 2015.
3. VLCT/PACIF hosting a webinar January 21, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. designed to improve health and avoid injuries in the workplace. Don may try to participate.
4. TRORC – TAC meeting summary received. The group voted on prioritization of paving projects and will submit to VTrans.
5. Thank you for supporting Pierce Hall in Rochester was received. They are now focusing on renovating the lower level.
6. VLCT News January 2015 received and Don will review.
7. Green Mountain National Forest distributed schedule of proposed actions. Currently there are no projects within Pittsfield boundaries. No action required.
Old Business
1. Pittsfield park (Parmenter Place buyout properties) update from Matt Murawski of Dubois & King, Inc. indicates some change to the driveway location will be required due to the replacement bridge slated for 2018. He also forwarded conceptual park plans for review.
New Business
1. Annual Certification of Compliance for Town Road and Bridge Standards stating the town adopted the standards was signed by Select Board.
2. Planning Commission is requesting the Board appoint Shawn Jarecki to the Planning Commission. Jerry motioned to make the appointment, Don seconded, motion carried.
3. Chet from Bethel Royalton Solid Waste Alliance has requested a letter from the town confirming the adoption of a new refuse system not funded by town tax rate and a brief description of the new system. Patty will send him a copy of the final Act 148 information that is currently drafted.
4. Town Clerk/Treasurer Report:
a. 2015 Budget - Salaries and related budget lines have been updated per Board approved increases from January 6, 2015 meeting. Final proposal distributed for Board review and approval.
b. Changes in Fund Balances reviewed and approved.
c. Budget Summary reviewed and approved.
d. Anticipated Tax Rate reviewed and approved.
e. Town Warning reviewed, approved and signed.
f. Reviewed draft of Universal Recycling Law (Act 148) information to be distributed to town residents and property owners. This information will be placed in the Town Report and select local newspapers, posted on bulletin boards, and mailed to all property owners.
5. Health Reimbursement Account adoption agreement is renewed yearly and is the same as last year. The Board approved and signed.
6. Connie Martin reported someone from the Wilson house was snowmobiling through the lower cemetery. Concerned as some markers are low to the ground and could be damaged. Mark will handle with Doug Mianulli’s assistance.
Other
1. Don contacted Louie Donnet to investigate options for Town Hall lighting. The estimate ranges from $2,500 to $7,500 depending on type of fixture, insulation above existing fixtures, and any possible Efficiency Vermont incentives. The Board recommends adding $5,500 to the Town Hall budget for lighting.
2. Mark contacted the Rutland Sheriff Department to instruct them to stay within amount budgeted in the contract.
Jerry motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m. Don seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned.
Approved: 2/10/15 Recorded by: Tyna Gallagher, Secretary
Mark Begin, Chair
Jerry Drugonis
Don Bass
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