PITTSFIELD SELECT BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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DATE: June 16, 2022
PRESENT: Ann Kuendig, Joyce Stevens, AJ Ruben
PUBLIC PRESENT: Dick McCormack; via Teams: Stephanie Smith
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: Fire Department – insurance request for ATV trailer NB4
Village Speed Limit - update OB5
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 2, 2022 Regular Meeting
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Grant – Building Communities – Recreational Facilities
2. LHMP – Draft for Town of Killington
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Appointments – Town Offices
2. PACIF – building appraisals updates
3. White River Valley Consortium – update
4. Town Roads – warning sign follow-up
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Buy-Out – Frankel property eligibility
2. Town Office – elevator repair
3. Treasurer’s Report – May financials
SPECIAL SELECT BOARD MEETING: Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 6pm, Town Hall
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: July 21, 2002 at 6pm, Town Hall
ADJOURN:
Ann called the meeting to order at 6:05pm. AJ seconded. All in favor. Ann presented two Agenda Modifications (see above). Joyce seconded. All in favor. AJ moved to approve the Minutes of the June 2, 2022 Regular Meeting. Joyce seconded. All in favor. Via TEAMS, is Stephanie Smith, State Hazard Mitigation Officer to discuss the buy-out property.
Ann introduced Dick McCormack, is running for re-election as our State Senator because of the redistricting of Windsor County. He explained how the State Constitution addresses redistricting and its requirements. He explained his interests and the committees he has served on and what he is currently serving on. He responded to questions regarding education funding and explained the development of Act 60. The Board thanked him for coming tonight. His contact information is [email protected] or 802-793-6417.
Pittsfield Select Board Regular Meeting Minutes page 2
June 16, 2022
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Building Communities Grant – Recreational Facilities Grant. This is one of many programs available through the Building Communities Grant. Ann said the deadline is Sept 10th and it’s a 50/50 funding. The basketball court is an item that the money could be used for and would free up ARPA money that could go towards something else. Ann said that there is money that can be used. She said she would look at the application. Joyce asked about using the grant writer. AJ moved to engage the grant writer. Joyce seconded. All in favor.
2. LHMP – Draft for Town of Killington. The draft of the first half of Killington’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan is available for public review. At the upcoming July 6th Killington Planning Commission meeting, there will be opportunity to share public comments. The Board asked the Secretary to forward this to the Fire Department and Pittsfield’s Planning Commission.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Appointments – Town Offices. The remaining open positions were discussed, and candidates noted. Ann felt Vaughn should be officially appointed tonight. AJ moved to appoint Vaughn Micciche to a position on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Joyce seconded. All approved and an appointment letter will be sent. The open positions and candidates were discussed, and the Board members will reach out. Ann said that the topic of job sharing will be discussed at the upcoming Quin-Town Select Board member meeting.
2. PACIF – building appraisals updates. Joyce said she has no information on the report but said a copy can be requested from the insurance company. She said that the appraiser prepares the report and forwards it to the insurance company. The Town does not automatically get a copy.
3. White River Valley Consortium – update. Ann said she reached out to Sarah Danly who can come to the July 21st meeting in person. The Secretary will add this to the Tickler File for the July 21st meeting.
4. Town Roads – warning sign follow-up. The three roads involved are Liberty Hill Road, Upper Michigan Road, and Tozier Hill Road. They were discussed regarding what the sign should say and where they should be placed. Ann said she would speak with George for his input on the sign.
5. Village Speed Limit – update. Joyce said she spoke with Killington regarding their sign, which they own. She also called the company, and the cost would be $3,400.00. The sign can be attached to any post, is solar powered and can be moved. There are several types of signs and costs. The permit would need to be reviewed for more information and specs. Joyce said she would check with another company.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Buy-Out – Frankel property eligibility. This property is located at 593 Route 100. The Jimmy Dean Creek runs closely behind the property. It has been determined by the owner that extensive damage has been done to the house from the 2019 flood. The recommendation from the contractor hired to assess the damage is that it be demolished. The owner contacted Trish for information on Flood Resilient Communities Fund. Trish forwarded Carrie Frankel to TRORC who connected her with Stephanie. There is funding available depending on its location in the floodway. Ann wanted to know what the Town needed to do to move forward on this. Stephanie took the Board through the steps involved from property assessment to closing. Ann asked about restrictions to the property after the Town purchases it. This buy-out process would be essentially
Pittsfield Select Board Regular Meeting Minutes page 3
June 16, 2022
the same as the Abrams property on Lower Michigan Road in recent years. The total process could be three years. Demolition would be within ninety days of the closing date.
2. Town Office – elevator repair. Ann said that when the power went out, it blew the circuit board. She felt that why it blew needs to be discovered and a claim needs to be filed with the insurance company. An estimate from Accessibility Systems Inc. is $2,866.43. Discussion. Joyce will reach out for another estimate. Trish will be asked to file a claim, which has a $1000 deductible.
3. Treasurer’s Report – May financials. Ann moved to accept the report, Joyce seconded. All in favor.
4. Fire Department – insurance request for ATV trailer. Ann said that the Fire Department would like the Town to pay the premium for the coverage. There is a $1000 deductible on this policy. The value of the trailer was questioned. Ann felt that if the department wants to purchase something that the Town will have to cover with insurance, as a courtesy, the Town should be made aware of this in the capital plan prior to its purchase. The Board agreed. Joyce moved to pay the insurance cost to cover the ATV trailer. AJ seconded. All in favor.
SPECIAL SELECT BOARD MEETING: Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 6pm, Town Hall
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: July 21, 2002 at 6pm, Town Hall
As there was no further business to discuss, Ann moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:18pm. AJ seconded. All in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Martha L. Beyersdorf, Secretary
Approved: July 11, 2022
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Ann Kuendig Joyce Stevens A.J. Ruben
To listen to a recording of the meeting please click here: https://bit.ly/39DLWKo
DATE: June 16, 2022
PRESENT: Ann Kuendig, Joyce Stevens, AJ Ruben
PUBLIC PRESENT: Dick McCormack; via Teams: Stephanie Smith
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: Fire Department – insurance request for ATV trailer NB4
Village Speed Limit - update OB5
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 2, 2022 Regular Meeting
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Grant – Building Communities – Recreational Facilities
2. LHMP – Draft for Town of Killington
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Appointments – Town Offices
2. PACIF – building appraisals updates
3. White River Valley Consortium – update
4. Town Roads – warning sign follow-up
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Buy-Out – Frankel property eligibility
2. Town Office – elevator repair
3. Treasurer’s Report – May financials
SPECIAL SELECT BOARD MEETING: Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 6pm, Town Hall
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: July 21, 2002 at 6pm, Town Hall
ADJOURN:
Ann called the meeting to order at 6:05pm. AJ seconded. All in favor. Ann presented two Agenda Modifications (see above). Joyce seconded. All in favor. AJ moved to approve the Minutes of the June 2, 2022 Regular Meeting. Joyce seconded. All in favor. Via TEAMS, is Stephanie Smith, State Hazard Mitigation Officer to discuss the buy-out property.
Ann introduced Dick McCormack, is running for re-election as our State Senator because of the redistricting of Windsor County. He explained how the State Constitution addresses redistricting and its requirements. He explained his interests and the committees he has served on and what he is currently serving on. He responded to questions regarding education funding and explained the development of Act 60. The Board thanked him for coming tonight. His contact information is [email protected] or 802-793-6417.
Pittsfield Select Board Regular Meeting Minutes page 2
June 16, 2022
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Building Communities Grant – Recreational Facilities Grant. This is one of many programs available through the Building Communities Grant. Ann said the deadline is Sept 10th and it’s a 50/50 funding. The basketball court is an item that the money could be used for and would free up ARPA money that could go towards something else. Ann said that there is money that can be used. She said she would look at the application. Joyce asked about using the grant writer. AJ moved to engage the grant writer. Joyce seconded. All in favor.
2. LHMP – Draft for Town of Killington. The draft of the first half of Killington’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan is available for public review. At the upcoming July 6th Killington Planning Commission meeting, there will be opportunity to share public comments. The Board asked the Secretary to forward this to the Fire Department and Pittsfield’s Planning Commission.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Appointments – Town Offices. The remaining open positions were discussed, and candidates noted. Ann felt Vaughn should be officially appointed tonight. AJ moved to appoint Vaughn Micciche to a position on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Joyce seconded. All approved and an appointment letter will be sent. The open positions and candidates were discussed, and the Board members will reach out. Ann said that the topic of job sharing will be discussed at the upcoming Quin-Town Select Board member meeting.
2. PACIF – building appraisals updates. Joyce said she has no information on the report but said a copy can be requested from the insurance company. She said that the appraiser prepares the report and forwards it to the insurance company. The Town does not automatically get a copy.
3. White River Valley Consortium – update. Ann said she reached out to Sarah Danly who can come to the July 21st meeting in person. The Secretary will add this to the Tickler File for the July 21st meeting.
4. Town Roads – warning sign follow-up. The three roads involved are Liberty Hill Road, Upper Michigan Road, and Tozier Hill Road. They were discussed regarding what the sign should say and where they should be placed. Ann said she would speak with George for his input on the sign.
5. Village Speed Limit – update. Joyce said she spoke with Killington regarding their sign, which they own. She also called the company, and the cost would be $3,400.00. The sign can be attached to any post, is solar powered and can be moved. There are several types of signs and costs. The permit would need to be reviewed for more information and specs. Joyce said she would check with another company.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Buy-Out – Frankel property eligibility. This property is located at 593 Route 100. The Jimmy Dean Creek runs closely behind the property. It has been determined by the owner that extensive damage has been done to the house from the 2019 flood. The recommendation from the contractor hired to assess the damage is that it be demolished. The owner contacted Trish for information on Flood Resilient Communities Fund. Trish forwarded Carrie Frankel to TRORC who connected her with Stephanie. There is funding available depending on its location in the floodway. Ann wanted to know what the Town needed to do to move forward on this. Stephanie took the Board through the steps involved from property assessment to closing. Ann asked about restrictions to the property after the Town purchases it. This buy-out process would be essentially
Pittsfield Select Board Regular Meeting Minutes page 3
June 16, 2022
the same as the Abrams property on Lower Michigan Road in recent years. The total process could be three years. Demolition would be within ninety days of the closing date.
2. Town Office – elevator repair. Ann said that when the power went out, it blew the circuit board. She felt that why it blew needs to be discovered and a claim needs to be filed with the insurance company. An estimate from Accessibility Systems Inc. is $2,866.43. Discussion. Joyce will reach out for another estimate. Trish will be asked to file a claim, which has a $1000 deductible.
3. Treasurer’s Report – May financials. Ann moved to accept the report, Joyce seconded. All in favor.
4. Fire Department – insurance request for ATV trailer. Ann said that the Fire Department would like the Town to pay the premium for the coverage. There is a $1000 deductible on this policy. The value of the trailer was questioned. Ann felt that if the department wants to purchase something that the Town will have to cover with insurance, as a courtesy, the Town should be made aware of this in the capital plan prior to its purchase. The Board agreed. Joyce moved to pay the insurance cost to cover the ATV trailer. AJ seconded. All in favor.
SPECIAL SELECT BOARD MEETING: Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 6pm, Town Hall
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: July 21, 2002 at 6pm, Town Hall
As there was no further business to discuss, Ann moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:18pm. AJ seconded. All in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Martha L. Beyersdorf, Secretary
Approved: July 11, 2022
/ /
Ann Kuendig Joyce Stevens A.J. Ruben
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