TOWN OF WAITSFIELD, VERMONT Selectboard Meeting Minutes of ...

Waitsfield Selectboard
August 26, 2013 Meeting Minutes
Subject to Review and Approval
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7. Errors and omissions change to the Grand List: Houston adjustment.
Ms. Capels explained that paperwork needed by the Listers to process the adjustment did not
follow the usual steps following the court decisions and settlement.
MOTION: Mr. Parker made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Listers and so adjust
the value of the Houston property. The motion was second by Mr. Cooke. All voted in favor.
8., 9., and 10. Consent Agenda.
MOTION: Mr. Cooke made a motion to move the three loan items (#8, #9, and #10 on the
agenda) into a consent agenda item and approve them. The motion was second by Mr.
Kingsbury. All voted in favor.
11. Bills Payable & Treasurer's Warrants were signed.
12. Minutes.
MOTION: Mr. Cooke made a motion to approve the minutes of August 12, 2013. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Parker. All voted in favor.
13. Selectboard Roundtable
Munn site. Mr. Kingsbury raised the possibility of developing this site as affordable housing.
There was some discussion regarding different concepts of affordable housing. Ms. Capels
indicated that there are other examples of this type of municipal partnership in Vermont, and that
it might be something that should be put out to bid. The original voter approval for the purchase
will need to be reviewed for possible restrictions on use of the site.
Bridge Street rip rap project. Mr. Kingsbury reported that the dry hydrant behind the blue
building is coming out and that the Fire Department would like the pipe. He was also seeking
clarification regarding the installation of stone steps down to the river. Ms. Capels explained
that these stairs are to be located at the ends, and so will not interfere with the rip rap. There was
concern raised among the Board regarding safety/liability issues involved in locating stone stairs
on the river’s edge as well as the possibility of their compromising the effectiveness of the rip
rap. Ms. Capels will take these concerns to the pre-construction meeting scheduled for later in
the week.
Gravel extraction. Mr. Pierson pointed out that the Town should file its permit for extracting
fifty yards of gravel from the river, indicating that the gravel could be used to resurface the
parking area when the rip-rap project is complete.
Farmer’s market parking. Mr. Parker noted that shoppers have been parking on the sidewalk on
Saturday mornings at the market. Ms. Capels will draft a letter to the manager asking that stakes
and tape be moved out to the road after vendors are finished unloading.