Town of Danville

Selectboard Minutes

May 1st, 2008

The Selectboard met at the Danville Town Hall on Thursday May 1st, 2008, Chair Marvin Withers called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Selectboard present were Doug Pastula, Michael K. Walsh, Marvin Withers and Marion Sevigny. Also present was Merton Leonard, Ginnie Morse and Dawn Pastula and visitors, Barb and Gary Fontaine, and Tom Ashley.

Michael K. Walsh corrected the April 17th minutes to read as “Marion Sevigny” was not present Historical Society vote was tabled, and adding after “Bert Frye left the executive session, the Board continued discussing a possible litigation issue.” and moved to accept the minutes as corrected, Doug Pastula seconded the motion, the minutes of the April 17^th meeting were approved as corrected.

Dawn Pastula was present to discuss the Town Hall rentals and suggest that the use policy be fully enforced and renters be better informed of the rules, as she has had to clean up after and remove rubbish after the hall has been rented. Merton agreed and will see to it the rental policy is enforced. Tom Ashley was present to discuss a possible energy coordinator position with the town. He is very involved with energy costs and had sent a copy of his resume to the Board members. The Board took his request under advisement, and commented that the Town did have an energy committee that disbanded in 1984, and that may be the way they would want to proceed if there is interest in town to do so. Gary Fontaine asked if the culvert the road crew installed on Bruce Badger Highway was paid for by the land owner, Merton replied that the curb cut policy requires the town maintain the driveway culverts after they are installed by the landowner.

Kevin reported that springtime roadwork is continuing with graveling the soft and muddy spots, cleaning and replacing culverts as needed. The recent rain and the snowmelt event did cause minor road flooding overnight but not much damage. Calkins Camp Road continues to be a problem with mud and the rain now washing the 3 ft culvert out again. He expects the roads will now be drying up with the snow melting and rain drawing the remainder of the frost out. They received truck ten back after having a rebuilt transmission installed, other equipment in good working order. He is getting prices on the speed limit signs and will begin installing them as soon as time allows.

Merton reported that he had received the upgraded drawings from VTrans with the reduced number of trees and lights, but they still have clearance issues when the trees are sized to maturity sizes. Ken Robie of VTrans suggested getting together with Forester Jane Brown over there in Montpelier to discuss the new layout. Merton requested he and Ken Linsley and whoever else wanted to go to the meeting, to get some additional definition of the drawings. Michael K. Walsh moved to send Merton and Ken to the meeting with VTrans for additional information; Marion Sevigny seconded the motion, which was approved. He also noted that he had received the additional set of tax maps for the listers, as well as the antique road maps that he had requested to order for ancient road committee. Michael K. Welsh moved to have Merton call a meeting of noted volunteers for the ancient road committee meeting and get the process underway before next meeting, Doug Pastula seconded the motion and it passed. Merton also noted that he had obtained a standard $25.00 state Fire Warden Ticket and had revised it for the Town burn ordinance and fine of $250.00, and will send it to VLCT for approval for issuing to offenders. Merton had an inquiry to possibly use the town hall for 8^th grade graduation, the Board felt that it might not be large enough for all the relatives, that parking is an issue, plus it would be duplicating efforts at the school. Marvin will check with the school for details as to why it isn’t being held at the school.

Ted Chase has agreed to serve on the Development Review Board, Linda and Gail have talked to him and are recommending him to become a member, he was not able to make the meeting. Michael K. Walsh moved to appoint Ted Chase to the DRB to the term ending in 2010, Doug Pastula seconded the motion and it was approved. The Board also approved a curbcut application for Solomon and Christa Lakey for lot 11 in the Sugar Ridge Development, on a motion by Michael K Walsh that was seconded by Doug Pastula. The Board also approved a curbcut for Harold Webster for access to his field on Bruce Badger Memorial Highway, on a motion by Michael K Walsh that was seconded by Doug Pastula.

The Board reviewed the budget and sign the orders.

Michael K Walsh moved to go into executive session to discuss a possible litigation issue and invite Ginnie and Merton to join them, Marion Sevigny seconded it, motion was approved at 7:30. The Board emerged from executive session at 7:42 with no action taken. Denise Briggs arrived at 7:42, the Board took up the discussion of the Historical Society’s request to receive their appropriation early. Michael K Walsh recused himself from this subject and vote and moved from the table. After further discussion, Doug Pastula moved not to pay the appropriation to the Historical Society early, Denise Briggs seconded the motion which was approved unanimously.

With no further business, the Board adjourned at 8:05pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Merton Leonard

Clerk of the Selectboard

Town of Danville

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