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NEWFANE TOWN OFFICE PRESENT: Selectboard: Dennis Wiswall, Todd Lawley, Christopher Williams, Frank Suponski 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Dennis Wiswall, Vice Chair at 6:30 p.m. 2. MINUTES Minutes of May 6, 2010: A motion was made by Todd Lawley and seconded by Frank Suponski to approve as written. The motion carried with three in favor and Christopher Williams abstaining as he was not present at the meeting. Minutes of May 17, 2010 Emergency Meeting: A motion was by Todd Lawley and seconded by Christopher Williams to approve the minutes as written. The motion carried unanimously. 3. ROAD BUSINESS Road Foreman’s Report: Discussion ensued regarding the emergency meeting held May 17. No further action was taken. Access Permit: An access permit application was received by Rod Lampe for a log landing on Newfane Hill Road. This will be a temporary access. A motion was made by Todd Lawley and seconded by Christopher Williams to approve the access permit. The motion carried unanimously. Access Permit: An access permit application was received by Mercede for a new access on River Road. A motion to table the discussion pending a site visit was made by Christopher Williams and seconded by Todd Lawley. The motion carried unanimously. Traffic Ordinance Amendments: Dennis reported that Shannon is waiting for Matt Mann to get back to her on the possible traffic study done on the Dover Road in 2007, before the amendment can go through. The board reviewed an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance adopting the State of Vermont’s speed limit on Vermont Route 30, allowing for the town to collect a percentage of the fine income for violations on Route 30. A motion was made by Todd Lawley and seconded by Christopher Williams to approve the amendment. The motion carried unanimously. 4. SCHEDULED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC David Onyon: The Onyons were present to express their concerns regarding new Bar & Grille opening. –They noted that in past years the noise level coming from the building would get out of hand. Discussion ensued, and the board considered putting conditions on the Liquor license. Gloria let the board know that she’d discussed the concerns with the applicant and that he was open to discussion with the neighbors. 5. UNSCHEDULED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC 6. NEW BUSINESS Planning Commission: Dennis listed the 10 interested parties, and noted that with John Feifel already on the Planning Commission, it would come out to 11 people. The law allows for nine. After discussion, a motion was made by Todd Lawley and seconded by Christopher Williams to appoint the following to the Planning Commission: - Adam Granger
- Ed Druke
- Daniel Torrey
- Merle Tessier
- Tristam Johnson
- George or Cina Friend
The motion carried unanimously. With John Feifel, this will equal seven members. 7. OLD BUSINESS Junk Ordinance Violation: Dennis updated the board that Mr. Van Dyke has signed an agreement with the court to pay 175.00 per month to pay off the 4690.00 that he owes. He found out after signing, however, that it accrues 12% interest. He is wondering if the town will consider waiving the interest and dismissing the suit after the 4690.00 is paid. After discussion, the consensus of the board was to consider it, as long as payments are made in a timely manner. 8. PAY ORDERS A motion was made by Frank Suponski and seconded by Christopher Williams to approve the pay orders as presented. The motion carried with three in favor and Todd Lawley abstaining. 10. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Todd Lawley and seconded by Christopher Williams to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.
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