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Pittsfield Select Board Meeting Minutes-May 19, 2022

5/24/2022

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​PITTSFIELD SELECT BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

 
To listen to a recording of the meeting please click here:  https://bit.ly/3LEOlkZ
 
DATE: May 19, 2022
 
PRESENT:Ann Kuendig, Joyce Stevens, AJ Ruben
 
PUBLIC PRESENT: Via Teams: Brett Yates
 
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS:
 
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 5, 2022 Regular Meeting
 
CORRESPONDENCE:
  1. Town Forest Webinar series
  2. Vermont Adaptive – Charity Challenge
 
OLD BUSINESS:
1.    Appointments – Planning Commission, Emergency Management Co-director
2.    Village speed limit - update
 
NEW BUSINESS:
1.     2022 Budget – Update
2.     2023 Budget – Schedule
3.     Treasurer’s Report – April
4.     Trustee of Public Funds – Nominations
5.     Certificate of Compliance – Road & Bridge Standards
6.     Library – Maintenance Projects
7.     VT Efficiency – Tour Results
8.     Quin-town Regional Board
9.     PRPC – Timeline to Complete Work
10.  Select Board – Summer Schedule
11.  Select Board – 2022-3 Goals/Priorities
 
NEXT REGULAR MEETING:  June 2, 2002 at 6pm, Town Hall
 
ADJOURN:
 
Ann called the meeting to order at 6:01pm.  AJ seconded. All in favor.  AJ moved to accept the Minutes of the May 5, 2022 Regular Meeting. Joyce seconded.  All in favor.   
 
CORRESPONDENCE:
1.    Town Forest Webinar series.  This series of webinars are on managing town forests and is presented by the Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program, UVM Extension.  It does not pertain to Pittsfield.  This will be forwarded to the Jeremy Rayner, Tree Warden.
 
Pittsfield Select Board Regular Meeting Minutes                                                          page 2
May 5, 2022
 
2.    Vermont Adaptive – Charity Challenge. This is a courtesy notification. The Charity Challenge will be held on Saturday, June 18thand the cyclists will be going through Pittsfield for two races.  It would be nice to post so that the community is aware.  The Board thought it should be added to the website Trish will be asked to set that up and post this on the sandwich board.  Ann also added that we do the same for the 100 on 100 race that will take place on August 13th.
 
OLD BUSINESS:
1.    Appointments –Emergency Management Co-director: Ann said she reached out to Bob Giolito regarding the Emergency Management Co-director position.  He indicated that his first responsibility was to the State because of his job.  Ann passed out his resume for the Board to review. Discussion.  Joyce made a motion to appoint Bob as one of the Emergency Management Co-Directors.  AJ seconded. All in favor.  The Secretary will send out a letter of appointment.
Planning Commission:  The Board continued to talk to people but other than Herb Kuendig, no one expressed a definite interest.  Ann noted that the Planning Commission is winding down work on the Town Plan and it will be forwarded to the Select Board when complete at which time the Board will hold a public hearing before voting on its acceptance. 
Energy Coordinator:  Joyce said that Elizabeth Dietz had expressed an interest in serving the Town. Discussion.  The Secretary was asked to contact her and see if she was interested.  Ann said that Elizabeth could contact her for more information.
2.    Village Speed Limit – Update.  Ann said that she reached out to TRORC and spoke with Rita Seto who offered a contact.  Ann reviewed what has transpired so far and said she sent an email to someone but has not heard back.  Joyce asked how much one of the speed limit machines cost thinking that some of the ARPA funding could be used.  Ann said she would follow up with her email.
 
NEW BUSINESS:
1.    2022 Budget – Update.  Ann said that there was an error in Town Report. The library budget did not make it into the correct place in the report.  The money will need to come from Undesignated Funds.
2.    2023 Budget – Schedule.  Ann said that the Y/E is June 30th, and they should have the 6-month figures.  She felt the Board should start thinking about separating capital improvements, etc. The Secretary was asked to send a memo to the various departments asking them to present their capital improvement projects along with estimates and project details.  If they need any assistance, they should be encouraged to reach out to the Board for help.
3.    Treasurer’s Report – April.  Ann moved to accept this report.  Joyce seconded.  All in favor.
4.    Trustee of Public Funds – Nominations. Ann said that Kelly Ziegler has declined her position as a Trustee.  Ann said that she researched what the position involves.  There are two accounts involved: the Cemetery and the Jean Colver Sofield funds.  Joyce said she would speak with Reed Wilcox and Mark Stugart.  It was noted that VLCT has a model publication available.
5.    Certificate of Compliance – Road & Bridge Standards.  Ann read the Certification and moved to have the Board certify and sign.  AJ seconded.  All in favor.
6.    Library Maintenance – Projects.  Ann said she received an email from Coral asking where things stood regarding the floors.  Ann said that she and Herb also looked at the windows that need repair and so far no one is available to work on them.  It was suggested they reach out to Anderson Windows.  Joyce asked if the windows could be opened from the top instead of raising the 
 
Pittsfield Select Board Regular Meeting Minutes                                                          page 3
May 19, 2022
 
bottom for liability reasons.  Ann explained how the windows are designed and what would be involved in their repair.  She said she would investigate further who could repair and the cost.
Painting the walls above the wainscotting was also discussed.  The estimates previously received were reviewed. It wasn’t clear to the Board if the stairwell needed to be done or not.  The order of the projects was discussed.  Joyce said she would get together with Corey Novotny.
7.    VT Efficiency – Tour Results.  Ann said she toured the buildings with VT Efficiency.  The lighting in the Town Office was the focus and it was decided to wait and switch over the bulbs after the balusters start to fail.  The same applies to the Town Hall and Fire Department.  Rebates for fixtures and bulbs was noted.  The Garage definitely needs to have the fixtures replaced. George was asked to get estimates.
8.    Quin-town Regional Board.  This group made up of Select Board members of the towns meets once a month virtually.  It was determined that the group needs to formalize and would function under the Open Meeting Law.  An agenda will be available prior to the next meeting. One of the major concerns is filling position vacancies in the towns.  It was brought up that perhaps one person could cover several towns in a particular position.  This will be further investigated.
9.    PRPC – Timeline to Complete Work. AJ updated the Board on what actions they have taken.  The Board felt that they would like to hear more definite details in July and encouraged AJ to move things along.
10. Select Board – Summer Schedule.  It was felt that two meetings would be held in July with the first held on July 7thto set the tax rate and the regular meeting held on the 21st.  The August meeting would be scheduled for the 18thand September would go back to their regular schedule.
11. Select Board – 2022-3 Goals/Priorities. Ann encouraged the Board members to start thinking about goals and priorities.  She proposed dealing with the functions of the Town Hall later in the year.  These would also apply to the Gazebo.  Some topics to consider would be various policies, recreation upgrades, paving and the skating rink.
 
NEXT REGULAR MEETING:  June 2, 2002 at 6pm, Town Hall
 
As there was no further business to discuss, Ann moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:29pm.  Joyce seconded.  All in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
                                                                                    
Martha L. Beyersdorf, Secretary
Approved:  June 2. 2022
 
 
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           Ann Kuendig                                        Joyce Stevens                                   A.J. Ruben  

  
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Pittsfield Select Board Meeting Minutes-May 5, 2022

5/10/2022

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​PITTSFIELD SELECT BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

 
To listen to a recording of the meeting please click here:  https://bit.ly/3NlU7th
 
DATE: May 5, 2022
 
PRESENT:Ann Kuendig, Joyce Stevens; via Teams: AJ Ruben
 
PUBLIC PRESENT: Via Teams: Brett Yates, Mike Moran
 
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 21, 2022 Regular Meeting
 
CORRESPONDENCE:
  1. VT Homeowner Assistance Plan – invitation to join
  2. PACIF – building appraisals
  3. Webinar – AGR Invasive Pest
 
OLD BUSINESS:
1.    Town Officials – Appointments
2.    Sand Shed – Construction update
3.    Village Speed Limit - update
 
NEW BUSINESS:
1.     Select Board – organization
2.     Select Board – Rules of Procedure
3.     Select Board – Conflict of Interest and Ethical Conduct
4.     Select Board – Complaint Procedure
5.     Select Board – Procurement Policy
6.     Dogs – Corron dog hearing
7.     Dogs – McGowan dog hearing
8.     Town of Rochester – Congressional spending request
9.     Playground – porta potty 
 
NEXT REGULAR MEETING:  May 19, 2002 at 6pm, Town Hall
 
ADJOURN:
 
Ann called the meeting to order at 6:03pm.  AJ seconded. All in favor.  Ann requested to take OB1 and NB6 out of order.  Joyce moved to accept the Minutes of the April 21, 2022 Regular Meeting.  Ann seconded. All in favor.   
 
CORRESPONDENCE:
1.    VT Homeowner Assistance Plan – invitation to join.  This program provides federal funds to VT homeowners needing assistance paying mortgage, property related charges and utility bills.  They can provide assistance to the town in completing the onboarding process.  Ann said she had a lot of questions.
 
Pittsfield Select Board Regular Meeting Minutes                                                          page 2
May 5, 2022
 
2.    PACIF – building appraisals.  PACIF would like to send appraisers to look at the Town Buildings (Town Office, Town Hall, Town Garage, Playground, and possibly Gazebo) between May 16thand the end of June.  Ann explained that there was an issue with the appraisal five years ago, but it has been resolved.  Joyce offered to go with them but wanted to look over copies of the appraisal on file.  Ann moved to designate Joyce as the contact with the appraiser.  AJ seconded.  All in favor. Ann will notify VLCT.
3.    Webinar – AGR Invasive Pest.  The VT Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets have extended an invitation to learn about the Spotted Lanternfly, which is an invasive insect that feeds on trees, crops, and excretes a substance that attracts stinging insects and sooty mold.  It is not currently in Vermont.  The webinar was held today.  No action. 
 
OLD BUSINESS:
1.    Town Officials – Appointments.  The list of appointments is found as an attachment to these Minutes.
2.    Sand Shed – Construction update.  Ann said that the old sand shed has been removed. Concern has been noted about the availability of rebar, which needs certification by the US and not Russia.  There is a bi-weekly meeting at 9:00AM every other Thursday (1stmeeting 5/12/22).  Invoicing will be discussed with the larger invoices for cement and building supplies.
3.    Village Speed Limit – update.  Ann reviewed the research notes the Secretary had found in previous Minutes.  A request had been made in February 2016.  Discussion. It was felt that the electronic speed sign should be pursued.  The Board questioned whether the Planning Commission should investigate the subject of speed control.  Ann said she would speak with TRORC.  Action tabled to the next meeting.
 
NEW BUSINESS:
1.    Select Board – organization.  AJ was re-elected to the Board at Town Meeting. This year Ann will continue to serve as Chair and will also oversee Buildings (Joyce moved; AJ seconded). Joyce will continue to approve the weekly Orders (Ann moved; AJ seconded).
2.    Select Board – Rules of Procedure. The subject of meetings was suggested to include Teams meetings.  All meetings shall be offered to the public remotely through Microsoft Teams.  The agenda will contain the phone number, meeting code and link to attend.  All meetings will be recorded and posted in the Minutes.  Ann said she would draft and circulate.  Joyce made a motion to accept this change.  AJ seconded.  All approved. Ann said she would leave it in vestibule for everyone’s signature.
3.    Select Board – Conflict of Interest and Ethical Conduct.  No changes proposed.  Joyce moved to accept and sign.  Ann seconded and will leave in the vestibule.  All in favor.
4.    Select Board – Complaint Procedure. No changes proposed.  Joyce moved to accept and sign.  AJ seconded.  All in favor.
5.    Select Board – Procurement Policy. Discussion about whether it should be updated, or changes made to the monetary amount although no problems were noted.  No action. It doesn’t need to be signed.
6.    Dogs – Corron dog hearing.  Ann reviewed the 2021 updated ordinance and said that certified letters were sent out on April 14 and 21 days brings it to May 5th.  She noted that at the last meeting 31 unlicensed dogs, 22 have responded, 15 paid the waiver fee, leaving 9 still unlicensed.  Matt explained why he hadn’t licensed his two dogs.  He said that his family was dealing with a 
Pittsfield Select Board Regular Meeting Minutes                                                          page 3
May 5, 2022
 
personal issue, and it slipped their minds.  Ann explained that since Covid, several ways of licensing have been offered in lieu of coming to the office.  Discussion.  AJ said he was open to negotiation.  Ann moved to allow Matt to pay $25 for both dogs.  Joyce seconded.  All in favor. Trish will be notified.
7.    Dogs – McGowan dog hearing.  Sandra was not present.  The Board opted to use her original letter as the basis for this hearing.  Ann read the letter to the Board.  The owner’s felt that the dog was old and its mobility minimal so she cannot get it in the car to go to the vet for updated rabies shot. AJ proposed a hardship exemption. The Board opted to give the owner a two-month waiver to obtain the shot.  Perhaps a vet could make a house call.  Ann moved to grant a two-month waiver to obtain a license and meet all the requirements for licensing.  She would be subject to a $50 fine.  This would be revisited in August.  Joyce seconded.  All in favor.  The Secretary will make a note in the Tickler File to revisit this.  A letter will be sent to the owner giving her until July 7thto get this done.  Ann said she would draft a letter and it will be sent out Certified.
Ann said that at present, 9 dogs remain unlicensed.  According to Statute, the owners have thirty-five days from the original notice to pay the fine.   Joyce proposed waiting on further discussion.
8.    Town of Rochester – Congressional spending request.  The Town of Rochester is applying to Senator Sanders’ Congressionally Directed Spending Request in the amount of $2,500,00 for the purpose of upgrading the former Rochester High School building into a multi-use facility.  They are requesting a letter of support from the Town of Pittsfield’s Select Board.  Ann moved that the Board sign a letter of support.  Joyce seconded.  All in favor.
9.    Playground – porta potty.  The current use of the porta potty is from May to September at $127.50 per month.  The Clerk would like to know if the Board wants to extend it through October.  Discussion.  AJ moved to extend it to November.  Joyce seconded.  All in favor.
 
OTHER BUSINESS:
1.    Generator – update.  Mike Moran from the Town Hall Building Committee went over the proposed generator issue reviewing what necessary services each building would need available in the event of a power outage.  Mike said he would contact BrookField Services if they would be able to do the needed rewiring.  Ann asked him to send her a list of the circuit discussed to forward to Mike Juris. 
2.    Appointment – Zoning Board of Adjustment. Mike accepted the appointment to this Board.
 Pittsfield Select Board Regular Meeting Minutes                                                    page 4
May 5, 2022
 

 On May 5. 2022, the following appointments were made by the Pittsfield Select Board:
 
            Name                          Position                                                           Term
 
            
David Colton                Civil Defense                                                            2023
Greg Martin                 Civil Defense                                                             2023
            
Michelle Hunt              E911 Coordinator                                                    2023
 
Elizabeth Warner        EC Fibernet Governing Board Delegate               2023
Herb Kuendig              EC Fibernet Governing Board Alternate               2023
 
Ryan Thompson          Emergency Management Co-Director                  2023
Vacant                           Emergency Management Co-Director                  2023
 
Connie Martin             Park Commissioner                                                  2023
 
Jen Howard                  Planning & Zoning Commission                            2024
Marsha Hopkins          Planning & Zoning Commission                            2024
Ryan Thompson          Planning & Zoning Commission                            2024
Vacant                           Planning & Zoning Commission                            2025
Vacant                           Planning & Zoning Commission                            2025
            
George Deblon            Road Commissioner                                                 2023
 
Suana Bicek                 Rutland County Solid Waste District              
                                       Board of Directors                                                    2023
Ann Kuendig                Rutland County Solid Waste District
                                       Board of Directors, Alternate                                  2023
 
Richard Gaston           SB Building Advisory Board                                      2023
Herb Kuendig              SB Building Advisory Board                                      2023
 Jeremy Rayner            SB Building Advisory Board                                      2023
Glenn Reinauer           SB Building Advisory Board                                      2023
Mike Moran                  SB Building Advisory Board                                     2023
 
George Deblon            TAC Representative                                                    2023
 
Herb Kuendig              Town Hall Building Committee                                2023
Ray Colton                    Town Hall Building Committee                                2023
Carl Oertel                    Town Hall Building Committee                                2023
Glenn Reinauer            Town Hall Building Committee                                2023
Henry Haefner             Town Hall Building Committee                                 2023
Mike Moran                  Town Hall Building Committee                                 2023
Jeremy Rayner             Town Hall Building Committee                                 2023
 
Jeremy Rayner            Tree Warden                                                                 2023
 
Sarah Gallagher          TRORC Representative                                               2023
            
Tricia Fryer                  Unemployment Compensation 
Representative                                                                                                  2023
 
Martha Beyersdorf     WRVA Representative                                               2023
 
A.J. Ruben                   Zoning Administrator                                                 2023                
Don Bass                     Zoning Board of Adjustment                                    2023
Herb Kuendig             Zoning Board of Adjustment                                     2024
David Larkin                Zoning Board of Adjustment                                    2025
Ken Jarecki                  Zoning Board of Adjustment                                     2025
Mike Moran                 Zoning Board of Adjustment                                    2025
 

NEXT REGULAR MEETING:  May 19, 2002 at 6pm, Town Hall
 
As there was no further business to discuss, Ann moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:42pm.  Joyce seconded.  All in favor.
 
Respectfully submitted,
                                                                                    
Martha L. Beyersdorf, Secretary
 
 
 

Approved: May 19, 2022
 
 
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           Ann Kuendig                                        Joyce Stevens                                   A.J. Ruben  


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