Georgia, VT

Selectboard

The Selectboard will consider approving a new public indecency ordinance and appointing Debbie Mann to the Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees. The board will also discuss library capital expenses for painting and floor cleaning, as well as the removal of the Georgia Beach boat dock.

• Approval of Public Indecency Ordinance
• Appointment of Debbie Mann to Georgia Public Library Board of Trustee
• Approval of Georgia Public Library capital funds for painting and floor cleaning
• Discussion regarding Georgia Beach Boat Dock removal
• Review of Ethics Reporting & Whistleblower Protection Policy draft

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees will discuss 2025-2030 capital funds and potential extensions to library hours. The meeting also includes updates on ADA renovations and digital services like Biblio+ and Hoopla.

• 2025-2030 Capital Funds discussion
• GPL hours extension schedule discussion
• ADA renovation update
• Digital services discussion (Biblio+, Hoopla, etc.)
• Girl Scout Gold Project

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees approved extending library hours to 47 per week starting September 14, appointed Mindy Grange as Library Director at $25/hr, and filled board vacancies. They also approved a Girl Scout fairy garden project, allowed the town to buy the old copier, and approved weeding the audiobook and CD collections.

• Approved extended library hours (47/week) starting Sept 14 (4-0)
• Appointed M. Grange as Library Director at $25/hr (4-0)
• Appointed J. Harvey as Treasurer (4-0)
• Appointed D. Mann as Member at Large until Town Meeting Day 2027 (4-0)
• Approved Girl Scout Gold fairy garden project (4-0)
• Approved Town of Georgia buy-out of old copier for $600 (4-0)
• Approved weeding audiobook and CD collections (4-0)
• Approved June and July minutes with changes (4-0)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Development Review Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a sketch plan application for a four-lot major subdivision by Wright. The board will also issue a decision letter regarding 17 Black Walnut LLC.

• Public hearing for SUB-015-26, Wright, Sketch Plan Application for Four-Lot Major Subdivision
• Decision Letter for SUB-014-26, 17 Black Walnut LLC

The Development Review Board held a public hearing for a four-lot major subdivision application (SUB-015-26) and approved the decision letter for a separate project (SUB-014-26). The board also approved the minutes from the August 4, 2026, meeting.

• Approved August 4, 2026, meeting minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved and signed decision letter for SUB-014-26, 17 Black Walnut LLC
• Closed public hearing for SUB-015-26 (7-0)

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission approved the selection of Fitzgerald for a culvert and floodplain restoration project. The commission also approved the purchase of two interpretive signs and authorized the acquisition of memorial benches for the SLW pond overlook and Kipling Trail.

• Selected Fitzgerald for culvert and floodplain restoration (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two interpretive signs for RGNA and SLW
• Approved purchase of memorial bench for SLW pond overlook
• Approved purchase of commemorative sign for Chris Bouchard
• Scheduled volunteer event for new SLW trail spur on Sept 12 at 9 am
• Accepted June meeting minutes

General

Selectboard

The Selectboard Liquor Board will meet to review an application for a tobacco license from Dollar General. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Dollar General tobacco license application

The Georgia Selectboard, acting as the Liquor Board, approved the Dollar General tobacco license. The motion was made by C. Rosenquist, seconded by T. Hardy, and passed unanimously with all four present members voting yea. The meeting adjourned immediately after.

• Approved Dollar General tobacco license (4-0)

Selectboard

The Selectboard will meet to take action on a new personnel policy and a grant-in-aid for NRPC support. The board will also discuss bridge funding and updates regarding the Zoning Administrator position and library capital expenses.

• Action on GA-1022 Grant-in-aid NRPC Support
• Discussion of Bridge Bond Money
• Personnel Policy approval action
• Georgia Public Library Capital Fund expenses
• Updates on Bridge #28 (Mill River Road) and Bridge #8 (Georgia Shore Road)

The Selectboard approved multiple warrants totaling over $61,000, including a revised Warrant #2630 for $9,970.13 after removing a voided fireworks deposit. They also approved the amended Personnel Policy with changes to controlled substances, hired a new Fire Department Cadet, and voted to proceed with an indecency ordinance following public comments.

• Approved July 27, 2026 minutes with changes (5-0)
• Approved payroll warrant (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #2630 for $9,970.13 (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #2631 for $34,537.42 (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #2632 for $7,050.00 (5-0)
• Approved NRPC Grants-in-Aid contract (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Policy with controlled substances changes (5-0)
• Approved hire of Fire Department Cadet C. Couture (5-0)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Development Review Board will hold a public hearing regarding a major subdivision application for 17 Black Walnut LLC. This item is a continuation from previous meetings held on June 2 and June 16, 2026.

• Public hearing for SUB-014-26, 17 Black Walnut LLC Major Subdivision

The Georgia Development Review Board held a public hearing for the 17 Black Walnut LLC major subdivision, closed the hearing, and entered a deliberative session. The board also approved the meeting minutes from June 2, 2026, and June 16, 2026. A decision letter for the subdivision is planned for the August 18, 2026 meeting.

• Closed public hearing for SUB-014-26 (17 Black Walnut LLC major subdivision) at 7:27 PM (7-0 vote)
• Approved June 2, 2026 meeting minutes as written (6 yea, 1 abstention by J. Waite)
• Approved June 16, 2026 meeting minutes as written (7-0 vote)
• Entered deliberative session at 7:33 PM (7-0 vote)
• Exited deliberative session at 8:22 PM (7-0 vote)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will meet to discuss several town matters, including the 2026 tax rates and revisions to town personnel policies. The board will also review the Fall Fest fireworks contract and discuss a municipal public indecency ordinance.

• Discussion of 2026 Tax Rates
• Fall Fest Fireworks Contract
• Municipal Public Indecency Ordinance discussion
• Town Personnel Policy revisions regarding holiday, vacation, and sick leave
• Approval of Warrant #2629

The Selectboard approved the 2026 tax rate of $0.5156, the general election ballot, a fireworks contract for Fall Fest, and a notice of vacancy for the library board. They denied VTEL's request for a BCA hearing and approved personnel policy changes. The assessor appointment was tabled until after executive session, then approved unanimously.

• Approved 2026 tax rate of $0.5156 (5-0)
• Approved general election ballot with justice of the peace names (5-0)
• Denied VTEL request for BCA hearing (5-0)
• Approved Fall Fest fireworks contract (5-0)
• Approved Notice of Vacancy for Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Approved personnel policy changes to include federal holidays (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Molly Mashtare as Town Assessor (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #2629 for $93,701.96 (5-0)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard has scheduled a special meeting for July 23, 2026. The agenda consists of procedural items to call the meeting to order and a proposal to enter an executive session regarding pending or probable civil litigation.

• Proposed executive session regarding pending or probable civil litigation

The Selectboard met in a special executive session to discuss pending or probable civil litigation involving the town and the Georgia Public Library Trustees. The board voted unanimously to enter and later exit the closed session, taking no public action. No substantive decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting.

• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (4-0)
• Exited executive session at 6:38 PM (4-0)
• Adjourned at 6:39 PM (4-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review budget reports, capital budgets, and library director reports. Discussion items include potential collaboration with GCEC for the 250th Celebration and updates on ADA renovations.

• Review of 2025-2030 Capital Budget
• Discussion of Library Director and Board of Trustee vacancies
• ADA Renovation updates
• Biblio+ subscription renewal
• GCEC Fall Fest collaboration options

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees met July 22, 2026, and approved a wage increase to $17/hour for Patricia Duncan after an executive session on personnel. The board also approved a memorial garden for Dawn Wimble, tabled a decision on renewing the Biblio+ subscription, and deferred approval of June 17 meeting minutes to the next meeting. Several other items were discussed, including the ADA renovation, a trustee vacancy, and a Girl Scout project request.

• Approved wage increase for Patricia Duncan to $17/hour (4-0)
• Approved memorial garden in honor of Dawn Wimble, maintained by family
• Tabled Biblio+ subscription renewal for data review
• Moved approval of June 17 minutes to August 19 meeting
• Approved June 30 special meeting minutes (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Closed out United Way grant; relinquished unused funds
• Agreed to advertise trustee vacancy pending Selectboard approval
• Entered and exited executive session on personnel (4-0)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Development Review Board meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026, has been cancelled. No items are listed for discussion or decision.

Selectboard

The Selectboard will hold a special meeting to conduct business. The agenda includes a proposal to enter into an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Proposed executive session regarding personnel

The Georgia Selectboard met and unanimously voted to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters, then exited and adjourned. No substantive public decisions were made during the meeting.

• Entered executive session to discuss personnel (5-0)
• Exited executive session at 6:28 PM (5-0)
• Adjourned at 6:29 PM (5-0)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will meet to consider approving an NCSS grant for the Georgia Public Library. The board will also receive updates on the library building revitalization and two bridges on Mill River Road and Georgia Shore Road.

• NCSS Grant for the Georgia Public Library approval
• Update on Georgia Public Library Building Revitalization Committee
• Bridge #28 (Mill River Road) update
• Bridge #8 (Georgia Shore Road) update
• Discussion regarding Dog License Penalty ordinance

The Selectboard approved warrants, a library grant, and a propane prebuy, and discussed Silver Lake Woods concerns. After executive session, they appointed Steve Sheldon as Zoning Administrator/DRB Coordinator/E-911 Coordinator and Kollene Caspers as Zoning Administrator/Planning Coordinator/Selectboard Clerk, all unanimously.

• Approved June 22, 2026 minutes with changes (5-0)
• Approved payroll warrant (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #2627 for $44,501.01 (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #2628 for $7,248.51 (5-0)
• Approved NCSS grant for Georgia Public Library (5-0)
• Approved propane prebuy at $1.819/gallon for 2,500 gallons (5-0)
• Appointed Steve Sheldon as Zoning Administrator/DRB Coordinator/E-911 Coordinator (5-0)
• Appointed Kollene Caspers as Zoning Administrator/Planning Coordinator/Selectboard Clerk (5-0)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Development Review Board meeting scheduled for July 7, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this time.

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on June 30, 2026, to approve the purchase of a new copier. The agenda contains no other substantive items, budget discussions, or policy changes.

• Approval of new copier purchase

The Library Board of Trustees approved a 60-month lease for a new copier and voted to switch the library's IT service provider to Bouchard Home and Office Services, LLC. Additionally, the board authorized the creation of a $50 petty cash fund for library operations.

• Approved $50 petty cash fund (3-0)
• Approved 60-month copier lease at $99/month (3-0)
• Approved switching IT provider to Bouchard Home and Office Services, LLC (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:46 PM (3-0)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will review several contracts, including the CivicPlus website, Franklin County Sheriff, and Neumo, alongside roadway paving bids. The board will also discuss the status of the Village Designation and updates on two bridges on Mill River Road and Georgia Shore Road. No specific dollar amounts are listed in the agenda text.

• Approval of CivicPlus Website Contract
• Review of Roadway Paving Bids
• Discussion of Franklin County Sheriff Contract
• Update on Bridge #28 on Mill River Road
• Update on Bridge #8 on Georgia Shore Road

The Selectboard approved multiple warrants, including Warrant 2625 for $17,322.28 and Warrant 2626 for $160.25, and approved contracts for a website update and town administrator signing authority. The board also noted that an environmental court case against the town was dismissed and that two new village designations were approved, which may enable additional grants and limited Act 250 oversight. Paving bids came in over budget, and the board discussed options with the road commissioner.

• Approved June 8, 2026 meeting minutes with a correction to line 88 (all in favor)
• Approved payroll warrant (all in favor)
• Approved Warrant #2624 (all in favor)
• Approved Warrant 2625 for $17,322.28 (all in favor)
• Approved Warrant 2626 for $160.25 (all in favor)
• Appointed T. Hardy to Franklin County Sheriff advisory team (all in favor)
• Approved giving Town Administrator signing authority (all in favor)
• Approved CivicPlus website contract (all in favor)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss personnel matters, including potential executive session discussions. The agenda includes updates on the ADA renovation scope of work and a collaboration request for the 250th celebration. The board will also review budget and grant reports.

• Election of Board Chair
• Proposed executive session regarding personnel
• GCEC request for collaboration on 250th Celebration
• Discussion of bereavement leave and vacation accrual adjustments
• ADA renovation scope of work

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees met on June 17, 2026 and approved a new work agreement for M. Grange to run daily operations from June 18, 2026 until Town Meeting Day 2027 at 25 hours per week for $23/hr, following the resignation of Library Director B. Stone effective June 12, 2026. The board re-elected Heather Dunsmore as Chair and approved minutes from three prior meetings. Treasurer T. Cleveland announced she will resign from the board in early June, and the board discussed an ADA renovation plan including a glass vestibule and three handicapped parking spots. The board entered executive session to discuss personnel and exited at 9:44 PM before approving the work agreement.

• Approved M. Grange work agreement: June 18, 2026 to Town Meeting Day 2027, 25 hrs/week at $23/hr (5-0)
• Re-elected Heather Dunsmore as Chair (5-0); S. Savich Vice Chair, K. Caspers Secretary, T. Cleveland Treasurer, J. Harvey Member at Large
• Approved May 20, 2026 regular meeting minutes as written (5-0)
• Approved May 26, 2026 special meeting minutes as written (5-0)
• Approved June 4, 2026 special meeting minutes as written (5-0)
• Moved executive session to end of meeting; added library director vacancy and schedule to Board Business (all in favor)
• Entered executive session at 9:30 PM to discuss personnel (5-0); exited at 9:44 PM (5-0)
• Adjourned at 9:46 PM (5-0)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on a major subdivision application that was continued from a previous meeting. The board will also deliberate on and issue decision letters for a conditional use/site plan and a final plat. Additionally, the board will approve minutes from May and June 2026.

• Public hearing on SUB-014-26, 17 Black Walnut LLC, Major Subdivision (continued from 6/2/26)
• Deliberation on SUB-013-26, RenoVermont LLC Conditional Use/Site Plan Decision Letter
• Deliberation on DRB-007-26, Newton/Dixon Final Plat Decision Letter
• Approval of DRB Meeting Minutes from May 19, 2026 and June 2, 2026

The Development Review Board continued the major subdivision application SUB-014-26 by 17 Black Walnut LLC to August 4, 2026, after discussing recreation space options and costs. The board also approved decision letters for SUB-013-26 (RenoVermont LLC) and DRB-007-26 (Newton/Dixon), and tabled approval of June 2 minutes due to discrepancies.

• Continued SUB-014-26 major subdivision hearing to Aug. 4, 2026 (5-0, chair recused)
• Approved May 19, 2026 DRB minutes with addition of state statutes (6-0)
• Tabled approval of June 2, 2026 DRB minutes until next meeting
• Approved and signed decision letter for SUB-013-26, RenoVermont LLC Conditional Use/Site Plan
• Approved and signed decision letter for DRB-007-26, Newton/Dixon Final Plat

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission voted unanimously to install signs delineating the town's property boundaries at Silver Lake Woods along the Blake Trail and the Purmont Trail. The commission also agreed to help the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources gain access to the Lost Pond property for a rare plant survey, and discussed repairing stairs at RGNA and improving the muddy Wilcox Trail. A proposal to build bike trails on town land was discussed but no decision was made; the Town Forest was mentioned as a possible location and Mike Chase said he would visit and return with a plan if he wishes.

• Approved installing boundary signs at Silver Lake Woods on the Blake Trail and Purmont Trail (unanimous)
• Agreed to assist in acquiring access to Lost Pond for a rare plant survey
• Accepted the May minutes
• Bike trail proposal discussed; no decision, Town Forest to be reviewed
• RGNA stair repair discussed as first summer project; planning underway
• Wilcox Trail improvements discussed; further review planned
• Memorial bench at Silver Lake Woods pond overlook to be pursued in Spring
• Coarse stone improvement on Silver Lake trails deemed unnecessary; lower bridge repair deferred until timber harvesting is completed

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will vote on several key actions, including a contract with Neumo, a subdivision for 17 Black Walnut LLC, and a street naming ordinance. The board will also review sealed bids for roadway paving and approve a Better Roads Grant. Unfinished business includes updates on bridge repairs and the library building.

• Approval of Neumo (formerly Avenu) Contract
• Approval of 17 Black Walnut, LLC Subdivision Recreational Area
• Review of Roadway Paving Sealed Bids
• Approval of Street Naming and Addressing Ordinance
• Approval of Better Roads Grant

The Georgia Selectboard approved several actions including a $2,000 bonus for the Town Administrator, a new highway department hire, security cameras at Georgia Beach, the Neumo contract, the Emergency Meeting Plan, the Street Naming and Addressing Ordinance, the Better Roads Grant, and bank account signatures. They also appointed Julia Harvey to the Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees after executive session. The board tabled the signing authority motion for the Town Administrator until the next meeting.

• Approved $2,000 bonus for Town Administrator Doug Bergstrom (5-0)
• Approved hiring a new highway department employee (5-0)
• Approved security cameras at Georgia Beach dock (5-0)
• Approved Neumo contract (5-0)
• Approved Emergency Meeting Plan (5-0)
• Approved Street Naming and Addressing Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Better Roads Grant (5-0)
• Appointed Julia Harvey to Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees (4-0, 1 abstention)

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to address a trustee vacancy. The board may enter into an executive session to discuss candidates for the position.

• Discussion of trustee vacancy candidates
• Proposed executive session regarding vacancy candidates

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees met on June 4, 2026. Trustees heard from applicant Julia Harvey and reviewed letters of interest from Mari Jo Hanbury and Quinn Leno for a trustee vacancy. The board entered executive session at 7:51 PM and exited at 8:34 PM, all by unanimous 4-0 votes. After the session, Vice Chair Sarah Savich stated that two names will be submitted to the Selectboard for one trustee appointment at its next regular meeting, and Secretary Kollene Caspers will forward the information to the Town Administrator for the Selectboard agenda. The meeting adjourned at 8:36 PM.

• Entered executive session to discuss trustee vacancy candidates (4-0)
• Exited executive session (4-0)
• Two names to be submitted to Selectboard for one trustee appointment; K. Caspers to forward to Town Administrator
• Adjourned at 8:36 PM (4-0)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Development Review Board will hold public hearings regarding several subdivision applications and a conditional use permit for an impound kennel. The board will also review decision letters for RenoVermont LLC and Cline Road LLC.

• Conditional Use for Impound Kennel (CU-001-26)
• 3 Lot Subdivision Conditional Use & Site Plan Review for RenoVermont LLC (SUB-0013-26)
• 3 Lot Subdivision Final Plat Review for Newton/Dixon (DRB-017-26)
• 18 Lot Subdivision Preliminary Plat Review for 17 Black Walnut, LLC (SUB-014-26)
• Administrative Boundary Line Adjustment for Cadieux/Wilson (BLA-010-26)

The Development Review Board closed public hearings and approved decision letters for a conditional use impound kennel for the Town of Georgia, a conditional use and site plan for a 3-lot subdivision by RenoVermont LLC, and a final plat for a 3-lot subdivision by Newton/Dixon. The board continued the preliminary plat review for an 18-lot subdivision by 17 Black Walnut, LLC to the June 16 meeting, and tabled approval of the May 19 minutes pending verification of a requested statute addition.

• Approved conditional use for Town of Georgia impound kennel (CU-001-26) (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use and site plan for RenoVermont LLC 3-lot subdivision (SUB-0013-26) (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Newton/Dixon 3-lot subdivision (DRB-017-26) (unanimous)
• Continued preliminary plat review for 17 Black Walnut, LLC 18-lot subdivision to June 16 (5-0, Chair Cross recused)
• Tabled approval of May 19, 2026 minutes pending video verification (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting. The main item is a proposed executive session to discuss personnel, which requires a majority vote. The agenda is otherwise limited to routine items: call to order, agenda changes, and adjournment.

• Proposed executive session under 1 V.S.A. sec 313 to discuss personnel
• Executive session requires majority vote
• Meeting held at Georgia Public Library Community Room and via Zoom

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees held a special meeting on May 26, 2026, with four trustees present. The board entered executive session at 5:11 PM to discuss personnel and exited at 7:34 PM. After the executive session, the board voted unanimously (4-0) to request a payroll audit from the Town of Georgia and quarterly reports for personnel leave. The board also discussed Zoom recording issues and Open Meeting Law compliance, stating a plan is in place to ensure future participation and compliance.

• Approved request for a payroll audit from the Town of Georgia and quarterly personnel leave reports (4-0)
• Entered executive session at 5:11 PM to discuss personnel (4-0)
• Exited executive session at 7:34 PM (4-0)
• Adjourned at 7:37 PM (4-0)

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard will hold its regular meeting on May 25, 2026, at 8:00 AM in the Chris Letourneau Meeting Room and via Zoom. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and warrants, public comment, and correspondence such as the Sheriff's Monthly Activity Report. Key decisions involve waiving facilities fees for Georgia Beach for Girl Scout Troop 61489, approving a library scope of work, and reviewing contracts including Neumo (formerly Avenu), dental insurance, and investments. The board will also discuss unfinished business related to Bridge #28 and Bridge #8, and consider a proposed executive session to discuss personnel and environmental court matters.

• Georgia Girl Scout Troop 61489 request to waive facilities fees for Georgia Beach - Action to Approve
• Library Scope of Work - Action to Approve
• Neumo (formerly Avenu) Contract - Review
• Dental Insurance Contract - Review
• Street Naming & Addressing Ordinance - Discussion

The Selectboard unanimously appointed Doug Bergstrom as Town Administrator after an executive session. They also approved a $500,000 CD investment, a dental insurance contract, and a facilities fee waiver for a Girl Scout troop. The Library Scope of Work was denied, and the Neumo contract was tabled.

• Appointed Doug Bergstrom as Town Administrator (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 CD investment (5-0)
• Approved dental insurance contract (5-0)
• Approved waiver of facilities fees for Girl Scout Troop 61489 (5-0)
• Denied Library Scope of Work (0-5)
• Tabled Neumo contract
• Approved warrant #2620 for $109,949.32 (5-0)
• Approved payroll warrant (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to consider approving the ADA renovation scope of work and the library's personnel policy, and to discuss library hours and a security camera policy. The agenda also includes a proposed executive session on personnel matters, routine reports, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Action to approve ADA Renovation Scope of Work
• Discussion/action on Library/Library Director Hours (current hours listed)
• Action to approve GPL Personnel Policy
• Discussion only on Security Camera Policy
• Proposed executive session for personnel evaluation/discipline

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees approved the ADA renovation architect/engineering bill of $15,488 and the renovation scope of work, both unanimously. The board also approved the Personnel Policy as presented and entered executive session to discuss employee evaluation, taking no action afterward. Several items were tabled, including the security camera policy and library director job description updates.

• Approved ADA renovation architect/engineering bill of $15,488 (4-0)
• Approved ADA renovation scope of work (4-0)
• Approved Personnel Policy as presented (4-0)
• Approved minutes from April 15, April 22, and May 6 meetings (4-0)
• Approved minutes from May 14 special meeting (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Entered executive session to discuss employee evaluation (4-0)
• Tabled security camera policy discussion
• Tabled library director job description updates

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board is holding public hearings on two subdivision proposals: a sketch plan review by RenoVermont LLC and a preliminary plat for a 32-lot/30-unit PUD subdivision by Cline Road LLC. The board will also deliberate on a decision letter for a previously reviewed RenoVermont three-lot subdivision and discuss a two-lot administrative subdivision application.

• Public hearing: DRB-0013-26, RenoVermont LLC sketch plan review
• Public hearing: Cline Road LLC preliminary plat for 32-lot/30-unit PUD subdivision
• Deliberation: DRB-009-2026 decision letter for RenoVermont LLC three-lot subdivision
• Discussion: SUB-012-2026 Dunsmore two-lot administrative subdivision
• Approval of April 21, 2026 meeting minutes

The Development Review Board held public hearings for a sketch plan review (RenoVermont LLC) and a preliminary plat for a 32-lot/30-unit PUD (Cline Road LLC), but took no final action on either. The board closed both hearings and later signed the sketch plan decision letter for RenoVermont. An administrative subdivision for Bette Dunsmore was noted as pending approval if no appeals are filed.

• Closed public hearing for RenoVermont LLC sketch plan review (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Cline Road LLC preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Signed sketch plan decision letter for RenoVermont LLC three-lot subdivision
• Approved April 21, 2026 DRB minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Noted Dunsmore two-lot administrative subdivision pending approval after May 20 if no appeals

Coming Community Events

The Georgia Conservation Commission is meeting to review minutes and finances, and to discuss several items including Green Up Day, a Silver Lake culvert grant, and an idea from Devin Lumbra about using eminent domain to secure public access to the Lost Pond parcel. The commission will also plan work days for trail maintenance at Russell Greene Natural Area and Silver Lake Woods.

• Discussion of eminent domain for public access to Lost Pond parcel
• Silver Lake culvert grant awarded; next phase underway
• Zero interest in camp scholarships despite outreach
• Plan work days for RGNA steps and SLW trails
• Memorial bench at Silver Lake Woods pond overlook to be pursued in spring

The Georgia Conservation Commission met and discussed several items, including a letter to Devin Lumbra about the difficulty of securing public access to Lost Pond, noting the Selectboard's unwillingness to pursue eminent domain. The commission also discussed plans for trail maintenance at RGNA and SLW, and noted that the next phase of the Silver Lake culvert grant has been awarded. No formal votes were taken; the minutes were accepted with revisions.

• Accepted April minutes with revisions to attendance (unanimous)
• Discussed drafting letter to Devin Lumbra about Lost Pond access (no vote)
• Planned work days for RGNA steps and SLW trails (no vote)
• Noted next phase of Silver Lake culvert grant awarded (no vote)

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to meet jointly with the Town of Georgia Selectboard. The agenda contains no specific library business items; it refers to the Selectboard agenda for additional items. This appears to be a procedural joint session.

• Joint meeting with Town of Georgia Selectboard

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees held a special meeting jointly with the Selectboard and town attorneys from SP&F on May 14, 2026. The minutes contain no substantive decisions or actions; they refer to the Selectboard agenda and minutes for details. The meeting was procedural in nature.

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting with the primary purpose of considering entering executive session to discuss confidential attorney-client communications and the evaluation or discipline of municipal employees. The board will vote on motions to justify and enter the closed session, which would include legal counsel, the Town Administrator, and the Library Board of Trustees. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Vote on motion to find premature public knowledge of attorney-client communications would disadvantage the board
• Vote to enter executive session under 1 V.S.A. § 313(a)(1)(F) and (a)(3) and (4)
• Executive session to include legal counsel, Town Administrator, and Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Selectboard met in special session and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss confidential attorney-client communications and potential employee matters. The board exited executive session at 8:57 PM and took no action afterward. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 PM.

• Entered executive session for attorney-client communications and employee evaluation/discipline (4-0)
• Exited executive session with no action taken (4-0)