DRAFT - PITTSFIELD SELECT BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DATE: September 3, 2019
PRESENT: Matt Corron, Ann Kuendig, Trish Fryer, George Debon, Jean Shoemaker, Charles Piso at 6:45 pm
AGENDA
Agenda Modifications: Old Business #5 –PACIF Town Hall Survey; #6 – Jean Shoemaker Driveway Pass through Culvert; and Old Business #7 – Fiscal Snapshot Evaluation
Minutes Approval: Regular Meeting Minutes August 20, 2019
Public Present:
Correspondence:
1.ACT 250 Discussion
2.Municipal Highway & Storm Water Mitigation Grant Program
3.Trash Complaint Letters; Drugonis /Wuerthele
4.Vermont Center for Independent Living – Thank you
5.TROC-Thank you
6.FEMA Fact Sheet
Old Business:
1.Appointment of Sarah Gallagher as TRORC Representative
2.911 Commissioner
3.Town Donation to Church using CV Oil Credit
4.Power Vent for Town Hall
5.PACIF Town Hall Survey
6.Jean Shoemaker Driveway Pass Through Culvert
7.Fiscal Snapshot Evaluation
New Business:
1.CV Oil Pre-buy
2.Dog Complaints Tweed River
Adjournment:
Meeting Opened, Minutes Approval & Agenda Modifications
Matt motioned to open the meeting at 6:01 p.m., Ann seconded, meeting opened. Charlie may be able to attend the meeting later. Matt and Ann are in favor of the agenda modifications: Old Business #5 –PACIF Town Hall Survey; #6 – Jean Shoemaker Driveway Pass Through Culvert; and Old Business #7 – Fiscal Snapshot Evaluation. Matt motioned to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 20, 2019; Ann seconded; minutes approved.
Correspondence:
1.ACT 250 Discussion – Gordon Gray’s response to Nathan Stearn, attorney for Colton Enterprises, received via e-mail. Document on file
2.Municipal Highway & Storm Water Mitigation Grant Program – Trish will forward to George to review.
3.Trash Complaint Letters: Drugonis /Wuerthele – Concerned citizens alerted the board to full trash cans with refuse spread around a property on Fiddlehead Lane on 8/20 and 8/27. The property belongs to David and Lynn Zeemont. The board is sending a letter to the owners to inform them of the situation and have them dispose of the trash properly.
4.Vermont Center for Independent Living – Thank you: Received thank you for town’s donation.
5.TRORC-Thank you: Thank you for payment of annual dues was received.
6.FEMA Fact Sheet – Topic tabled.
Old Business:
1.Appointment of Sarah Gallagher as TRORC Representative – Matt motioned to appoint Sarah Gallagher to the open position as the TRORC Representative; Ann seconded; motion carried.
2.911 Commissioner – Tabled until possible candidates are identified.
3.Town Donation to Church using CV Oil Credit – Trish informed the board CV Oil completed request to apply $200 of the town’s credit to the church account to compensate for use of facility for Town Meeting.
4.Power Vent for Town Hall – Ann is waiting for an updated estimate from CV OIL for an inside power vent. She plans to present the information at the next Town Hall Committee meeting.
5.PACIF Town Hall Survey – In conducting a survey the insurance company discovered the town was over-billed by $1,742. The building value was reduced to a recalculation of square footage. The inspector determined the top level was an attic and not finished space. Ann motioned to have Trish follow-up with PACIF for a refund of the overpayment and to check previous records for possible additional refunds to the town; Matt seconded; motion carried.
6.Jean Shoemaker Driveway Pass Through Culvert
7.Fiscal Snapshot Evaluation – Charlie will contact VLCT to schedule this evaluation.
New Business:
1.CV Oil Pre-buy – The board reviewed the Pre-Buy History and Worksheet provided by Trish. The town will pre-buy 550 gallons of propane for the Highway Dept; 400 gallons of #2 Fuel Oil for the Town Hall; and 1350 gallons of propane for the Town Office. The Fire Department requested a pre-buy of 800 gallons based on their previous usage. Matt motioned to approve the pre-buy with changes; Charlie seconded; motion carried.
2.Dog Complaints Tweed River – Numerous homeowners have contacted board members about a dog on the deck at Sal and Maggie’s house that barks incessantly for hours on end and at all hours of the day and night. It is disturbing local residents and there is concern for the dog’s well-being.
Next Meeting Dates: September 17, 2019 Regular Meeting
Adjournment: Charlie motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:21 p.m.; Ann seconded; meeting adjourned.
Approved Date: Recorded by: s/Tyna Gallagher
s/Charles Piso
s/Matt Corron
s/Ann Kuendig
DATE: September 3, 2019
PRESENT: Matt Corron, Ann Kuendig, Trish Fryer, George Debon, Jean Shoemaker, Charles Piso at 6:45 pm
AGENDA
Agenda Modifications: Old Business #5 –PACIF Town Hall Survey; #6 – Jean Shoemaker Driveway Pass through Culvert; and Old Business #7 – Fiscal Snapshot Evaluation
Minutes Approval: Regular Meeting Minutes August 20, 2019
Public Present:
Correspondence:
1.ACT 250 Discussion
2.Municipal Highway & Storm Water Mitigation Grant Program
3.Trash Complaint Letters; Drugonis /Wuerthele
4.Vermont Center for Independent Living – Thank you
5.TROC-Thank you
6.FEMA Fact Sheet
Old Business:
1.Appointment of Sarah Gallagher as TRORC Representative
2.911 Commissioner
3.Town Donation to Church using CV Oil Credit
4.Power Vent for Town Hall
5.PACIF Town Hall Survey
6.Jean Shoemaker Driveway Pass Through Culvert
7.Fiscal Snapshot Evaluation
New Business:
1.CV Oil Pre-buy
2.Dog Complaints Tweed River
Adjournment:
Meeting Opened, Minutes Approval & Agenda Modifications
Matt motioned to open the meeting at 6:01 p.m., Ann seconded, meeting opened. Charlie may be able to attend the meeting later. Matt and Ann are in favor of the agenda modifications: Old Business #5 –PACIF Town Hall Survey; #6 – Jean Shoemaker Driveway Pass Through Culvert; and Old Business #7 – Fiscal Snapshot Evaluation. Matt motioned to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 20, 2019; Ann seconded; minutes approved.
Correspondence:
1.ACT 250 Discussion – Gordon Gray’s response to Nathan Stearn, attorney for Colton Enterprises, received via e-mail. Document on file
2.Municipal Highway & Storm Water Mitigation Grant Program – Trish will forward to George to review.
3.Trash Complaint Letters: Drugonis /Wuerthele – Concerned citizens alerted the board to full trash cans with refuse spread around a property on Fiddlehead Lane on 8/20 and 8/27. The property belongs to David and Lynn Zeemont. The board is sending a letter to the owners to inform them of the situation and have them dispose of the trash properly.
4.Vermont Center for Independent Living – Thank you: Received thank you for town’s donation.
5.TRORC-Thank you: Thank you for payment of annual dues was received.
6.FEMA Fact Sheet – Topic tabled.
Old Business:
1.Appointment of Sarah Gallagher as TRORC Representative – Matt motioned to appoint Sarah Gallagher to the open position as the TRORC Representative; Ann seconded; motion carried.
2.911 Commissioner – Tabled until possible candidates are identified.
3.Town Donation to Church using CV Oil Credit – Trish informed the board CV Oil completed request to apply $200 of the town’s credit to the church account to compensate for use of facility for Town Meeting.
4.Power Vent for Town Hall – Ann is waiting for an updated estimate from CV OIL for an inside power vent. She plans to present the information at the next Town Hall Committee meeting.
5.PACIF Town Hall Survey – In conducting a survey the insurance company discovered the town was over-billed by $1,742. The building value was reduced to a recalculation of square footage. The inspector determined the top level was an attic and not finished space. Ann motioned to have Trish follow-up with PACIF for a refund of the overpayment and to check previous records for possible additional refunds to the town; Matt seconded; motion carried.
6.Jean Shoemaker Driveway Pass Through Culvert
7.Fiscal Snapshot Evaluation – Charlie will contact VLCT to schedule this evaluation.
New Business:
1.CV Oil Pre-buy – The board reviewed the Pre-Buy History and Worksheet provided by Trish. The town will pre-buy 550 gallons of propane for the Highway Dept; 400 gallons of #2 Fuel Oil for the Town Hall; and 1350 gallons of propane for the Town Office. The Fire Department requested a pre-buy of 800 gallons based on their previous usage. Matt motioned to approve the pre-buy with changes; Charlie seconded; motion carried.
2.Dog Complaints Tweed River – Numerous homeowners have contacted board members about a dog on the deck at Sal and Maggie’s house that barks incessantly for hours on end and at all hours of the day and night. It is disturbing local residents and there is concern for the dog’s well-being.
Next Meeting Dates: September 17, 2019 Regular Meeting
Adjournment: Charlie motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:21 p.m.; Ann seconded; meeting adjourned.
Approved Date: Recorded by: s/Tyna Gallagher
s/Charles Piso
s/Matt Corron
s/Ann Kuendig