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May 4, 2009

The official copy of these minutes can be obtained at Wallingford Town Hall.

Present:  Bill Brooks, Frank Bruce, Joshua Gilman, Charlie Angel, and Julie Sharon  

Visitors:  Joyce Barbieri, Christine Bannerman, Dennis Smith, Sandi Switzer, Anne Miller, Kathy Upton, Jon Clark, Kerry Csizmesia, Mark Blucher, Jerry Hyzer, Sandy Hyzer, Susan Schreibman, Tom Schmelzenbach, Jerry Brown, and Kim Phillips  

The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair F. Bruce at 6:35 p.m.  

Minutes. F. Bruce moved to approve the meeting minutes dated April 20^th; J. Gilman seconded the motion. Motion carried (3-0).  

Selectboard Orders.  Pay orders totaling $12,243.24 were approved on a motion made by F. Bruce and seconded by C. Angel.  Motion carried (3-0).  

St. Patrick’s Church Drainage Problem.   Jon Clark, Kerry Csizmesia, Jerry Hyzer, Sandy Hyzer, Tom Schmelzenbach and Jerry Brown came to discuss stormwater that drains from the east end of Meacham Street, along the backyards westerly towards St. Patrick’s Church. Speaking on behalf of the church, Mr. Schmelzenbach indicated that the runoff collects in the church parking lot and then freezes and ices.  He stated that tying into the catch basin would be a simple solution at no cost to the Town. [B. Brooks arrived at 6:46 p.m. ]  Mr. Hyzer stated that the water needs to be diverted from the Csizmesia property, which was newly constructed a few years ago and is now aimed at Mr. Hyzer’s property.  Mr. Clark asked for approval to replace the 12” rotten culvert on his property with a larger culvert to improve the water runoff.  F. Bruce gave Jon Clark and St. Patrick’s Church permission to install culverts along their respective properties that would allow water to drain into the town’s catch basin. Motion seconded by C. Angel.  Motion carried (4-0).   

Tree Removal Bids.  Four bids were received to cut the tree down, which is in the town’s right-of-way, remove the debris but leave the wood chunks at 380 North End Drive:  Trees Inc. $765; Green Mtn. Tree Worx $800; McCullough Bros. Inc. $900; and Vaillancourt Tree Service $1,000.  Dennis Smith offered to look at the tree as he may donate his equipment and crew to take down the tree.  The issue was tabled until the next meeting.  

HVAC Bid Recommendation.  The Selectboard reviewed a letter from Wallingford Historical Society President C. Bannerman, which basically stated that if the Selectboard only authorized the installation of heat upstairs, their donation would be reduced by $10,000 to $30,000.  The Selectboard also reviewed an estimate for insulation upstairs, which would cost under $4,000 for R-40 being blown into the attic.  A review of the cell tower income that is available starting 7/1/09 was reviewed.  F. Bruce made a motion to award the bid to GSK Climate Control, Inc. for HVAC in the amount of $45,420, which was seconded by C. Angel.  Motion carried (4-0).  Citing that the cost of heating and A/C would far outweigh the cost to run the system, J. Gilman urged the Selectboard to plan on adding insulation into the attic soon and then add insulation in the walls within the next two years.  

Vermont’s Western Corridor.  Rutland Regional Planning Commission Executive Director Mark Blucher and Senior Planner Susan Schreibman gave an overview on plans for Vermont ’s Western Corridor, from the Massachusetts state line to the Canadian border.  The public is encouraged to complete a public opinion survey at www.vtwesterncorridor.org/survey that seeks input on how the public views transportation along Vermont 's Western Corridor.  The plan will identify effective ways to improve the safety and efficiency of the transportation system in a coordinated and balanced manner throughout western Vermont over the next 20 years. Recommended strategies are expected to promote economic vitality in the region while maintaining Vermont 's unique and valued quality of life.  The draft plan will be reviewed at a public meeting on May 28^th at 7 p.m. at the Leahy Center at RRMC.  The Selectboard was encouraged to submit comments/suggestions.  

Horizontal Alignment on Rte. 103.  Rutland Region Transportation Council’s request to substitute the improvement of the horizontal alignment through the area of the Green Mountain Railroad overpass on Vt. 103 with a project in Benson was discussed.  This candidate project has been on the books since 1987.  RRTC Rep. C. Angel was opposed to removing the project from the list.  J. Gilman stated that Route 140E should be a candidate for resurfacing and widening.  Following further discussion, C. Angel made a motion to decline the request; motion seconded by F. Bruce.  Motion carried (4-0).  

U.S. Forest Service Agreement.  On a motion made by F. Bruce, and seconded by C. Angel, approval was given to sign an updated U.S. Forest Service Agreement.  Motion carried (4-0).  

Road Commissioner’s Report.  F. Bruce reported that the road crew has done some road patching in the village.  They may be switching to their summer schedule of four 10-hour days once Frank speaks with Charlie Woods.  

Caterer Licenses.  F. Bruce made a motion to approve the Caterer licenses for Fitz Vogt for a fundraiser mixer at 2586 West Hill Road on May 27 and for New England Smoked Seafood, Inc. for a wedding reception at the White Rocks Inn on May 16; motion seconded by C. Angel.  Motion carried (4-0).  

Correspondence.  3/23 & 4/27 Conservation Commission minutes; 4/22 Recreation Committee minutes; 4/13 Planning Commission minutes; Highway Dept.’s attendance in VLCT Flagger & Work Zone Safety Training Class; and Year-to-Date Expense vs. Budget Report. 

Other Business.  Julie announced that Wallingford Elementary School has been awarded a $3,000 grant by the Vermont Safe Routes to School Task Force.  She also read aloud a letter of resignation to the Selectboard, from Recreation Committee member Sue Duskiewicz.  On a motion made by F. Bruce, and seconded by C. Angel, her resignation was accepted. Motion carried (4-0).  A thank-you letter will be sent to Sue.  

J. Gilman moved to enter executive session at 8:08 p.m. with J. Barbieri and J. Sharon present, to discuss personnel matters.  F. Bruce seconded the motion.  Motion carried (4-0).  The Selectboard returned from executive session at 8:42 p.m.    

J. Gilman made a motion to hire Lynn Wade and Evan Chuderski as lifeguards.  The head lifeguard position will be determined at a later date.  F. Bruce seconded the motion.  Motion carried (4-0).  

J. Gilman made a motion to send a letter to the Summer Recreation Director asking for a detailed description of the 2009 program, including day-to-day activities, job descriptions for each employee, etc.  The Director may be invited to a future meeting.  Motion seconded by F. Bruce.  Motion carried (4-0).  

The meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.

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