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Brandon Board of Sewer Commissioners MeetingJuly 13, 2009
Board of Sewer Commissioners: Richard Baker, Mitch Pearl, Bill Hatch, Bruce Brown, Kellie Patten
Also in Attendance: Keith Arlund, Tom Schmelzenbach, Anna Scheck, Chris Brickell, Wayne Rausenberger, Peter Werner, Erik Werner, Janet Mondlak
The meeting was called to order at 7:36PM by Chair – Bill Hatch.
1. Call to order
a) Agenda
Motion by Bruce Brown/Mitch Pearl to approve the agenda as written. The motion passed unanimously – 4 to zero.
2) Fiscal
Motion by Bruce Brown/Mitch Pearl to approve Purchase Order # 43542 in the amount of $35,643.00 to Allen Engineering. The motion passed unanimously – 4 to zero.
Motion by Mitch Pearl/Richard Baker to approve Purchase Order # 43539 in the amount of $15,780.00 to Holland Company, Inc. The motion passed unanimously – 4 to zero.
Motion by Bruce Brown/Mitch Pearl to approve Purchase Order # 43546 in the amount of $49,140.00 to the City of Rutland. The motion passed unanimously – 4 to zero.
4. Old/Other Business
Motion by Richard Baker/Bruce Brown to ratify the action taken by the Select Board earlier this evening in approving the Utility Relocation Agreement with the State of Vermont for the contingent liability in the amount of $17,590.00 for sewer work in Segment 5. The motion passed unanimously – 4 to zero.
With regard to the letter provided to the Board from the Town Manager concerning sewer capacity, Richard Baker stated if this item specifically related to his development project, he would recuse himself, however, this item relates to guidance on a policy. Keith Arlund stated there had been a previous discussion with the Board concerning the Sewer Use Ordinance as it relates to substantial projects applying for sewer capacity. In the past, when providing a general letter to an applicant, it had been used as additional information to other applications such as Act 250. Because of the past issues, Mr. Arlund stated he intends to implement a standard that any developer, whether residential or commercial, must strictly follow the sewer use ordinance. Mr. Arlund stated he has advised Mr. Schmelzenbach that the town will require a full written application when applying for sewer capacity. It is hoped this will tighten up the application process for any applicant.
Mitch Pearl stated he understands the Town Manager's reasoning and he feels it makes sense to put something in writing. Mr. Pearl suggested adding the statement that there is sufficient capacity at the time the letter is written, as a future request could change the capacity. Keith Arlund stated Tom Schmelzenbach and he have been working on this item and they are trying to treat every applicant in the same manner.
Mr. Arlund stated at this time, this is a clarification point and for the Board's information only. Richard Baker stated it would be helpful to update the sewer ordinance at a future date, as there may be some points that are out of date.
4. Executive Session
There was no executive session held.
6. Adjournment
Motion by Richard Baker/Bruce Brown to adjourn the Board of Sewer Commissioners' meeting at 7:45PM. The motion passed unanimously – 4 to zero.
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