Adoption of the Loan Agreement – Authorize the Town Clerk to sign the same.

Ted Nelson gave a presentation of the EPA Revolving Loan Fund for the Wastewater Treatment Facility and Collection System. MOTION made by Diana Palm, second by Dan FitzGerald authorizing the Chair of the Select Board to Sing the Loan Agreement Amendment – Vermont Environmental Protection Agency Pollution Control Revolving Fund Loan No. RF1-044 in the amount of $330,000 and to authorize the Town Clerk to sign the same. Discussion: none. Vote: All vote yes. MOTION CARRIED.

Appoint representative of the Select Board, Advertise for positions on the Committee

Discussion took place regarding the appointment of a Select Board Member to the Long Range Access & Mobility Committee. MOTION made by Jeff Turner, second by Randy Barrows to appoint Diana Palm as the Select Board representative to the Long Range Access & Mobility Committee. Discussion: none. Vote: All vote yes. MOTION CARRIED.

The Board agreed to advertise and appoint representatives from the at large community at it’s next meeting (January 4, 1999).

Publish vacancy notice for alternate to CSWD

Ken Nolan gave an overview and asked the Board to advertise the position and appointment an alternate to the CSWD position. Board agreed to advertise the alternate position to the CSWD.

Appoint applicant to the Recreation commission position

There were no applicants. The Board agreed to re-advertise this position.

Verbal presentation and approval of a letter supporting the project

Ted Nelson gave a presentation regarding the West Milton – Towne/Littlefield conservation project. Discussion took place regarding the Town Officials endorsing this project. This item was continued to later in the meeting (until Allen Karnatz is present).

Ted Nelson gave a presentation regarding the request of Alton Lombard. Discussion took place regarding the State’s decision regarding the Discharge Permit Increase Request. MOTION made by Jeff Turner, second by Randy Barrows to grant Alton Lombard wastewater allocation in the amount of 1080 gallons per day for his property located on Centre Drive. Discussion: none. Vote: All vote yes. MOTION CARRIED.

Accept a Irrevocable Offer of Dedication (letter of credit) in the amount of $14,471 to be effective for a period of two years beginning 12-21-98 for Phase III public infrastructure improvements in Checkerberry Commons Type A PRD known as Checkerberry Square.

Ted Nelson gave a presentation regarding the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. MOTION made by Diana Palm, second by Jeff Turner to approve for the Checkerberry Commons Type "A" PRD Phase III public infrastructure improvements as follow: The Select Board accepts the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication and authorizes the two year Warranty Period to begin on December 21, 1998 for Phase III public infrastructure improvements in Checkerberry Commons Type A PRD know as a portion of Checkerberry Square. The Select Board agrees to accept the establishment of a Letter of Credit from Chittenden Bank in the amount of $123,721, which covers 10% of the estimated construction cost totaling $10,151., and for outstanding site improvements totaling $2,570. The Letter of Credit shall be held for the entire Warranty Period and until such time the Town Engineer reviews and finds the public infrastructure is in satisfactory condition and the Town of Milton Select Board agrees to accept the Warranty Deed for Phase III. An inspection of the replacement curbing shall be conducted prior to the installation of the top course of pavement. The top course of pavement shall be installed within the second year of the Warranty Period. The Developer shall follow all of the General Procedures for Acceptance of Public Infrastructure in the Town of Milton Public Works Specifications. Discussion took place regarding the inspection of replacement curbing. Vote: All vote yes. MOTION CARRIED.

Sign letter Re: evaluation of work performance.

Ted Nelson gave a presentation regarding the letters to S.D. Ireland Brother and Munson Earth Moving work performance during the North Road project. Discussion took place regarding the two letters and why it was necessary to send a letter to S.D. Ireland. MOTION made by Diana Palm, second by Randy Barrows to sign the letter to Munson Earth moving detailing work done as unsatisfactory work performance that the company will be removed form the bid list for a period of one year. Discussion: none. Vote: All vote yes. MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION made by Jeff Turner, second by Dan FitzGerald to sign the letter to S.D. Ireland Brothers Corporation regarding their work evaluation for work done. Discussion: none. Vote: All vote yes. MOTION CARRIED.

To approve the resolution authorizing the Town Manager to sign all paperwork related to the Vermont Land Trust transfer of Eagle Mountain Natural Area to the Town of Milton.

Ted Nelson gave a presentation regarding the Vermont Land Trust transfer. Gregg Wilson, Town Attorney, voiced concerns regarding the paperwork and the lack of adequate access for the public. Mr. Wilson stated the Vermont Land Trust has acquired additional land for this purpose but he has not seen the paperwork. MOTION made by Diana Palm, second by Dan FitzGerald to sign Resolution – Gift of land- Eagle Mountain Natural Area- designating the Town Manager, Ted Nelson Jr. to sign all necessary documents at said closing to convey the ownership of the Eagle Mountain Natural Area (226 acres) to the Town of Milton when all necessary documents are in place and subjected to legal review. Discussion: none. Vote: All vote yes. MOTION CARRIED.

Approval for Staff to apply for grant funding

Ted Nelson gave a presentation regarding the Ice Storm Recovery Grant Program. Discussion took place regarding the grant application and how the money would be used. MOTION made by Diana Palm, second by Dan FitzGerald authorizing Ted Nelson or his designee to write for the 1998 Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Ice Storm Recovery Grant for work on Eagle Mountain. Discussion: none. Vote: All vote yes. MOTION CARRIED.

Review and accept commitment from GBIC, Appoint Town Manger to sign contract with Webster-Martin Inc.

Ted Nelson gave a presentation regarding the design of the collection system for the Catamount Industrial Park. Greg Wilson stated there were no risk for the Town but possible risks involved for GBIC. MOTION made by Diana Palm, second by Jeff Turner authorizing the Town Manger to sign the contract with Webster-Martin after the funds have arrived from GBIC for design for the collection system in Catamount Industrial Park. Discussion: none. Vote: All vote yes. MOTION CARRIED.

Request to advertise the Town Service Officer position

Ted Nelson stated David Joachim has held this position and the appointment has lapsed. Discussion took place regarding advertising this position or having David Joachim continue in this position. The Board agreed to have Staff ask David Joachim to continue in this position and advertise the position if Mr. Joachim does not want to continue as the Town Service Officer.