Wallingford Selectboard MinutesSelectboard Minutes Index The official copy of these minutes can be obtained at Wallingford Town Hall. June 1, 2009 Present: Visitors: Joyce
Barbieri, Dennis Smith, Lynn Wade, Michelle Wade, Cheryl Maniery, Kim Maniery,
Steve Culbertson, Dominic Maniery, Stephanie Pelletier, Bob Durfee, Evan
Chuderski, Sandi Switzer, Anne Miller, Tom Phillips, and Keith Shelvey Chair B. Brooks called the meeting to order at Minutes. J.
Gilman moved to approve the meeting minutes
of May 18th; J. Crowley seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0).
Selectboard Orders. Pay
orders totaling $9,974.82 were approved on a motion made by F. Bruce and
seconded by C. Angel. Motion carried
(5-0).
Route
Pedestrian improvements include
building a sidewalk along the road on both the east and west side of the
existing sidewalk on the bridge. A
crosswalk will be added to the west side of the bridge as well as guardrails
between the road and sidewalk. There
is a catch basin on the west side outside the ROW that will need to be moved,
along with a utility pole. There is
an utility pole in the way of the sidewalk on the east side of the bridge that
will need to be relocated. Structural improvements include
welding on cover plates as the connection plates are showing erosion.
Mr. Durfee explained that affects of road salt on the bridge.
The bridge will also be repainted. All
steel repairs over and under the bridge can be done behind traffic cones so that
both lanes of traffic will remain open. Painting
of the upper portion of the bridge will require that one lane be closed.
They plan to use stop and yield signs as was done in the past.
No traffic signals will be needed, which will be the most cost effective. Construction costs are estimated at
$332,000, compared to $295,000 projected in the 2007 grant application.
However, $15,000 in project administration can be deducted as well as
$5,000 from the design/engineering costs. The
$5,000 estimated for ROW may or may not be needed.
Bidding should begin in the fall of 2010 with construction in the spring
of 2011 probably from April through July. Mr. Durfee described how the painting
would be done. J. Gilman asked about
diverting the salt and Mr. Durfee stated that they are looking into maybe
putting down some caulking/sealant. At
Mr. Durfee’s request, F. Bruce made a motion to reaffirm that the Town
continue with the plans and sketches; motion seconded by C. Angel.
Motion carried (5-0). Summer
Rec Program Review. C.
Maniery, K. Maniery, S. Culbertson, and D. Maniery attended the meeting to
introduce themselves and discuss the plans for the summer recreation program.
J. Gilman had questions and made changes to the list of responsibilities
for the Director and Camp
Counselors. The tentative field trips were
reviewed as well as the procedure for purchasing craft supplies and sporting
equipment. Thirty seven children
from Elfin
Lake
Request
for Use by School.
The Selectboard agreed to allow Wallingford Elementary to use Elfin
Lake
before it officially opens. J.
Gilman made a motion to authorize Wallingford
Elementary School
to use the lake on June 9th and possibly June 17th with
the stipulation that they have a certified lifeguard on duty.
Motion seconded by J. Crowley. Motion
carried (5-0). Public
Comments. Michelle
and Lynn Wade addressed the Selectboard with concerns about Elfin
Lake
that were brought to the attention of the past Director.
The lifeguards were blamed for dirty bathrooms even though they were told
at night to leave the lake building unlocked for Rec Committee members who
wished to stay at the lake after hours. K.
Shelvey reviewed who has keys to the lake. Other
concerns included an outdated water rescue backboard and missing first aid kits.
Daily lake fees for the summer rec program, daycare and other groups were
discussed. The Selectboard agreed
that the Rec Committee should look into pricing for a new backboard, and the
lifeguards are to lock the building nightly and make sure all vehicles are
outside the locked gate. K. Shelvey
already purchased two first aid kits. Unlicensed
Dogs. The Selectboard reviewed
the list from the Town Clerk
’s office that showed 25 known
unlicensed dogs. The Selectboard
approved sending a letter to the dog owners, on a motion made by F. Bruce, and
seconded by J. Crowley. Motion
carried (5-0). J. Gilman made two
changes to the letter that was mailed last year.
Tree-Roaring Brook Lane.
The Selectboard considered a request that the Town remove the tree limbs
that appear to be in the Town’s Right of Way in front of Mary Haggerty’s
residence at 758 Roaring Brook Lane
as a rotted limb had fallen on her property.
It was the consensus of the Selectboard that these remaining limbs are
healthy with green leaves and do not create a hazard to public safety at this
time. Public
Comments. Dennis
Smith thought the Wallingford Fire Department’s multi-town training drill was
held on a busy day and time, adding that he should have been notified because it
had an impact on his breakfast business at Mom’s Restaurant. He also stated that while
he was working with the Zoning Administrator regarding the FEMA issue on his
Route 7 property, they found a document was missing from his file, which he
claims has occurred before. Act
250 Amendment Application Discussion.
B. Brooks and T. Phillips discussed their meeting at the “pit” on May
22nd with Bill Burke from the District Environmental Commission.
Mr. Brooks reported that Mr. Burke indicated the Town should send him a
letter requesting permission to fill in the wellhead with the overburden from
the pedestrian bridge. There was
discussion on future plans for the property as well as what can and cannot occur
at the pit and on Mr. Phillips property. Mr. Phillips reported that
engineer working on the pedestrian bridge offered to survey the pit and public
beach at no cost. The Selectboard was agreeable to Mr. Phillips’ suggestion to
have members from the Conservation Commission, Rec Committee, and Selectboard
start discussing ideas for the property. Road
Commissioner’s Report. F.
Bruce reported that he measured the tree at M. Haggerty’s residence to make
sure the tree trunk was not within the Town’s right-of-way as a rotted limb
had fallen on her property. He
reported that the highway garage is being cleaned up and looks much better. J. Barbieri received a bill
from Phil Baker today for $108.50 for work on the catch basin on Other
Business/Announcements: F.
Bruce made a motion to approve the caterer permit for Chantecleer Restaurant for
a wedding reception at the White Rocks Inn on June 13; motion seconded by J.
Crowley. Motion carried (5-0). The Selectboard read an email from Sandy
Witherell, Jr. regarding some road maintenance along the Class 4 section of Kent Farm Road. Mr. Witherell will be told to meet
with both F. Bruce and C. Woods regarding this request. Correspondence.
Judicial
Bureau Fine Report for April; Letter from E. Patrick Burke; 5/21 School Minutes;
RRPC Budget & Policies; and Pike Industries Notice. C.
Angel moved to enter executive session at The meeting adjourned at |
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