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Selectboard Minutes - December 8, 2009
In attendance: Vernal Stone, Marc McKee, Rita French, Gene Craft, Debra
Kingsbury, Alan Lyford
Guest: Chaz Hinsley
Meeting called to order at 7:00pm
Chaz Hinsley, owner of Sargent Artesian Wells, came in to discuss the
proposal to install a drilled well at the town highway garage that he had
submitted to the Selectboard. It is clearly understood by all parties that
the drilled well will provide non-potable water only.
Chaz explained the estimate that he had provided included installing
heavy/commercial grade type pipe and grout to be installed at the joints so
that nothing from the surrounding soils can penetrate the well area. The
estimate includes costs of the submersible pump installation. He has
provided the estimate based on his experience of numerous local well
installations that his company has done. He is completing a job and has left
a window of opportunity if the Selectboard wish to authorize and move
forward with the well installation prior to the end of the year. Marc asked
how cold the weather can be to perform the work. Chaz replied that they work
when it is in the twenties but prefer to drill before deep freeze as digging
of the line from the well to the building would be more cost effective and
stated that he’d like to coordinate the connecting line with the highway
crew. Chaz asked the board to let him know their decision as soon as
possible so he can schedule the job. Non-potable water signage discussed as
to the posting locations.
Marc has contacted the Mudges about potentially storing some highway
implements in their outbuildings. Marc and Alan will meet on Wednesday at
noon to visit the site and decide if it is suitable. The board asked Gene to
check with VLCT to verify the town insurance would still be applicable on
the equipment stored at another location.
Alan informed the Selectboard that the plow wings and chains had been
installed on the trucks. He also stated that he was pleased with Tim Farrar,
his new crew person.
Gene informed the Selectboard that the town had received an emission recall
notice on the 2009 GMC Duramax. The Selectboard discussed and all agreed
that an appointment would be made to bring the truck to the dealer for the
recall notice, so that the warranty would remain intact.
Highway truck radios were discussed. Vern suggested that Alan contact the
firm that the VF&R recently used to update their equipment. Radio North and
Burlington Communications were the firms mentioned for contact. An updated
radio for the Town Office was discussed as often the Town Clerk gets highway
calls that need to be passed along to the crew.
Alan stated that he wished to thank the VF&R for assisting the highway crew
flushing out several culverts recently that had been blocked.
Gene provided the Selectboard with copies of the Flood Hazard Ordinance and
relevant maps for their review prior to the scheduled December 22nd, 2009
meeting for same.
Two people have expressed interest in taking on the Animal Control Officer
position that is now available. It does involve providing fenced kennel
area.
Gene has spoken to VLCT in reference to personal vehicles being used for
town business and equipment bidding process. Alan informed the
Selectboardthat numerous parts have been reclaimed from the truck they
wanted to sell
to be used on the present trucks and perhaps the sale of the older truck
should be tabled for now.
VPIRG and the Agency of Natural Resources contacted the Town Office last
week to inform the town that they were stepping up enforcement of junk yard
operations and unregistered vehicle ordinances, and the State Legislature is
working on tougher standards to protect the public welfare.
The EPA stopped in to the Town Office and stated that they will be offering
testing for abutters within half mile radius of the area known as the Ely
Mine.
VLCT Health Insurance Policy rates were distributed by Gene to the
Selectboard for their review. Gene did a breakdown of the costs with
multiple applications. These will be discussed and finalized at the January
budget meetings.
The Stop Sign request from S. Bedi at the intersection of South Vershire Rd
and Vershire Center Rd was discussed. Rita and Vern suggested a yield sign
for cars approaching Vershire Center Rd be installed.
Vern suggested reducing the speed limit on all side roads and asked Gene to
research the process that it may entail.
Road signs were discussed. Gene will review the list with Alan and then
place the order.
The Orange County Budget hearing will be held on Friday January 15th, 2010
at the Orange County Courthouse in Chelsea. Marc will attend.
VerShare has requested and received permission from the Selectboard for
their organization to handle the scheduling of the Community Bread Oven
usage.
Gary Goodrich is in the process of reviewing the map overlays with trails,
old and new roads and will make recommendations to the Selectboard for a
public meeting to be held for review and final decision prior to the
February 2010 cutoff date.
The Selectboard discussed an estimate that Marc had gotten back in Sept from
Manosh Well Drillers . It was $10 per foot for the drilling and $14 per
foot for the casing. A Gould submersible pump was included. The estimates
from Manosh, and Sargent were comparable however and the Sargent Wells quote
was for commercial grade materials for the town highway garage application.
Marc made a motion to accept the bid from Sargent Artesian Well Drilling and
authorize the funds for the job to be allocated from highway funds. Vern
seconded the motion. All were in favor. Marc will contact Chaz Hinsley to
inform of the Selectboard decision.
Orders were reviewed and signed.
The minutes from November 18th will be forwarded to Gary Goodrich for review
of wording and dates in reference to the Ancient Roads information.
The minutes from November 24th were reviewed. Marc made a motion to accept
the amended minutes. Rita seconded. All were in favor.
Vern moved to adjourn. All were in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:53
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