Georgia public meetings in 2022

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from the December 15 meeting and warrants AP# 46 & 47. They will discuss budget matters, a stormwater permit agreement for Hidden Woods and Forest Glenn, and consider ads for multiple positions including Zoning Administrator and Recreation Coordinator. Subcommittee reports will cover police and Amcare contracts, public works hires, and a beach update.

• Approval of Selectboard Regular Meeting Minutes for 12.15.2022
• Approval of Warrants AP# 46 & 47
• Discussion of Stormwater permit agreement for Hidden Woods and Forest Glenn
• Ads for Zoning Administrator, Rec. Coordinator, Grant Writer, and Zoning Clerk positions
• Public Works hire and Beach Update reports

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on December 20, 2022, to review two applications: a boundary line adjustment between two property owners and a preliminary plat for a proposed 5-lot major subdivision. The board will decide on these items after hearing public input.

• Boundary Line Adjustment (BLA-002-22) between 1422 Sandy Bird Rd, LLC and Tom Lamothe at 1422 Sandy Birch Rd in the AR-3 zoning district, involving ±0.5 acres
• Preliminary Plat review (PR-002-22) for Simone Martin's proposed 5-lot major subdivision at 1871 Oakland Station Rd in the AR-1 zoning district

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will hold a special budget meeting to review departments not previously discussed and the library. They will also take action on several items including Silver Lake, Repro Graphic, and Forest Glen & Hidden Woods, and discuss a public works hire and beach update.

• Budget discussion for remaining departments and library
• Action on Silver Lake
• Action on Repro Graphic
• Action on Forest Glen & Hidden Woods
• Public Works hire and beach update

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will hold a budget meeting to discuss all department budgets and approve recent meeting minutes and warrants. Public comment and correspondence will follow, with updates from subcommittees including payroll, facilities, and purchasing policies.

• Budget meeting: discussion on all department budgets
• Approval of Selectboard Regular Meeting Minutes for 11.28.22, 12.01.22, and 12.05.22
• Approval of Warrants AP# 43 & AP# 44
• Bill Hinman – Errors and Omissions for Greenbacker Action
• Roads Names for Rhodes Development Action

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special budget meeting focused on building and maintenance. The agenda includes a chair update, board business on building and maintenance, and a possible executive session for a personnel update. Several items are tabled, including a junk ordinance, diversity and inclusion, and a Fairbanks Road memorial request. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Special budget meeting focused on building and maintenance
• Possible executive session for personnel update (1 V.S.A sec 313)
• Tabled: Junk Ordinance
• Tabled: Diversity & Inclusion
• Tabled: Fairbanks Road Memorial Request

Northwest Solid Waste District (NWSWD)

The Northwest Vermont Solid Waste Management District Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to discuss and vote on the draft FY2024 administrative budget, set the municipal assessment at $1.20 per capita, and consider a renovation project for the Georgia Recycling Facility. The board will also review staff reports and committee recommendations.

• Vote to adopt FY2024 District Administrative Budget
• Set FY2024 municipal assessment at $1.20 per capita
• Allocate FY22 budget surplus
• Vote to renovate Georgia Recycling Facility and warn for debt vote
• Public hearing on draft FY2024 budget

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board (DRB) meeting scheduled for December 6, 2022, was cancelled. The next meeting is set for December 20, 2022.

Coming Community Events

The Georgia Community Events Committee will review past meeting minutes and discuss upcoming holiday and winter activities, including a December 16 party at the Town Clerk’s office and fundraising ideas. Volunteer recruitment and spring activity planning are also on the agenda.

• 12/16 Holiday Party at Town Clerks
• Winter/Spring activities planning
• Fundraising ideas (t-shirts & gear)
• Volunteer recruitment

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard holds a special budget meeting to discuss the St. Albans Recreation budget and Community Events Committee matters. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is procedural with no ordinances or contracts up for a vote.

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard holds a special budget meeting to review finances with the Georgia Fire Rescue Department (GFRD). No formal decisions are listed; the agenda focuses on discussion and updates.

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a budget and regular meeting to review the library budget and consider several action items, including naming roads for the Rhodes Development, switching health insurance providers, and a second admission for Silver Lake. The board will also approve minutes and warrants, and receive updates from subcommittees on policies and the town budget schedule. Tabled items include a junk ordinance and a diversity and inclusion item.

• Review Library Budget
• Road Names for Rhodes Development Action
• Health Insurance – switch providers Action
• Silver Lake 2nd admission
• Approval of Warrants AP# 40, AP# 41, AP# 42

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard will meet for a special budget discussion with no specific ordinances, contracts, or fee changes on the agenda. The meeting includes a personnel executive session and no items are scheduled for a vote.

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special budget meeting to discuss budget formatting, health insurance, and the Paychex payroll service. The board may also enter executive session for personnel matters. Several items are tabled, including a junk ordinance, diversity and inclusion, and a Fairbanks Road memorial request.

• Budget formatting discussion
• Health insurance discussion
• Paychex payroll service discussion
• Possible executive session on personnel
• Tabled: Junk Ordinance, Diversity & Inclusion, Fairbanks Road Memorial Request

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board will hold a meeting to review and approve the November 1, 2022 meeting minutes. No public hearings are scheduled, and the meeting will adjourn after deliberations.

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, public comment, and committee reports. The main action item is the Silver Lake Woods Management Plan, with other business including library trustees, recreation, community rooms, and budget meeting dates.

• Approval of minutes for 10.24.2022 and 11.4.2022
• Approval of warrants AP#37, AP#38, AP#39
• Silver Lake Woods Management Plan - ACTION
• Set dates for Budget Meetings
• New Garage Open House, Security Camera Quotes, R.O.W Easement, Stormwater permit

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting on November 4, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes a chair update and a possible executive session for contractual and personnel matters. Tabled items—a junk ordinance, diversity and inclusion, and a Fairbanks Road memorial request—are listed but not scheduled for action. The meeting is largely procedural with no substantive decisions on the public agenda.

• Executive session possible for contractual and personnel matters
• Tabled: Junk Ordinance
• Tabled: Diversity & Inclusion
• Tabled: Fairbanks Road Memorial Request

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss the library's budget. The board may also enter executive session if needed, and will consider any concerns to bring to the Selectboard. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of Budget
• Possible executive session
• Concerns for the Selectboard

Northwest Solid Waste District (NWSWD)

The Northwest Vermont Solid Waste Management District board will hold its November 2, 2022 meeting to discuss budget adjustments, a town easement proposal, and committee reports. Public comment is invited before the board adjourns.

• Town of Highgate easement through Sheldon property
• Draft budget presentation
• Alburgh Transfer Station update
• Project vote update

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board is meeting to hold public hearings on a boundary line adjustment, two conditional use applications for daycare operations, and a sketch plan review for a proposed 15-lot planned unit development. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the October 18, 2022 meeting.

• Boundary Line Adjustment (BLA-001-22) between Jennifer & Joel Desautels and Kristy Gordon at 1333 Bullock Rd, adjusting western boundary by ±0.54 acres
• Conditional Use (CU-003-22) for Georgia's Next Generation to operate a Daycare, Level II at 4504 Highbridge Rd
• Conditional Use (CU-004-22) for Georgia's Next Generation to operate a temporary Daycare, Level II at 150 Old Stage Rd
• Sketch Plan Review (SK-009-22) for Cline Rd, LLC for a proposed 15-lot (14-unit) PUD on ±94.49 acres at Cline Rd and Horseshoe Barn Rd

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard convened a special meeting to discuss budget matters with Amber, the town finance officer. No formal decisions were listed on the agenda.

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will hold its regular meeting on October 10, 2022, covering routine approvals, public comment, and several business items. Key discussions include a stormwater report for Sherwood Forest, a bank/slope concern with Rocky Ridge Storage, quotes for security cameras and door locks at town buildings, and updates on police coverage and cannabis policy. The board will also consider a possible agreement regarding legal town train #4 and review various policies.

• Stormwater report for Sherwood Forest with Luke Willey from Ruggiano Engineering
• Bank/slope concern with Rocky Ridge Storage/Steve Lamos
• Black Dog Quotes for cameras, panic buttons, and new door locks for Town Office, Garage, Library, Beach
• Possible agreement on Legal Town Train #4
• Police coverage update with Doug and Cheryl

Coming Community Events

The Town of Georgia Community Events Committee is meeting to review minutes from July and discuss various topics including SWOT analyses for Gathering on the Green and Fall Fest, thank-you cards, upcoming activities, fundraising ideas, and Alibis. The meeting is open to the public and also available via Zoom.

• Review of July 19 meeting minutes
• SWOT analysis for Gathering on the Green and Fall Fest
• Discussion of fall/winter/spring activities
• Fundraising ideas
• Discussion of Alibis

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will hold a special regular meeting to discuss several town matters, including storm water runoff in Sherwood Forest, town community rooms, police coverage, and a purchasing policy. They will also receive updates from subcommittees on the town administrator, buildings, budget, personnel, and public works. The agenda includes tabled items such as a junk ordinance, diversity and inclusion, a Black Walnut MOU, and a Fairbanks Road memorial request.

• Sherwood Forest storm water runoff discussion (Forest Glen and Hidden Woods)
• Police coverage discussion
• Purchasing policy discussion
• Budget update and budget meeting dates (Budget Day October 27, 2022)
• Tabled items: Junk Ordinance, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Walnut MOU, Fairbanks Road Memorial Request

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board will hold public hearings on an appeal of a zoning decision regarding a pool permit and a sketch plan for a minor subdivision. The board will also review and approve the minutes from its September 6 meeting and conduct any other business.

• Appeal AP-001-22: Glenn Sjoblom appeals ZA decision not to accept building permit for pool at 405 Harriet Dr (Unit B, Lot 15, Olde Doc Rhodes Estate), L-2 district
• Sketch Plan SK-008-22: Terry & Robert Rooney propose 2-lot minor subdivision at 4311 Ethan Allen Hwy, AR-1 and AR-2 districts
• Review and approval of September 6, 2022 meeting minutes

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to review and approve the August minutes, hear the treasurer's and library director's reports, and discuss new business. The director's report covers a new budget model, staffing and on-boarding with the town, facility work on mini splits and Efficiency VT, and a National Libraries of Medicine grant. The board may also enter executive session if needed and will confirm the next meeting date.

• New budget model discussion
• Staffing/on-boarding process with town
• Facilities: mini splits, Efficiency VT
• National Libraries of Medicine grant
• Annual calendar for trustee and library functions

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission will review minutes, finances, and correspondence, and discuss ongoing trail projects including erosion work and a petition to restrict trail use. They will also address the Lost Pond easement, accept a resignation, and nominate a new member.

• Discussion of trail #4 near 104A, site visit scheduled 8-31-22
• Lost Pond easement: Alton Lombard purchased 6 acres, deed from 1934 implies right of way
• Falls trail erosion estimate from Rabbit Tracks; petition to restrict use
• Tiny Grant approved
• Resignation of Tanya (term ending 2026); nomination of Olga to fill slot

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special regular meeting to discuss and possibly approve an agreement regarding the legal town train, as well as items related to cannabis, a deputy health officer, and the budget timeline. They will also consider warrants and minutes, and receive updates from subcommittees.

• Discussion and possible agreement on Legal Town Train #4
• Cannabis discussion
• Deputy Health Officer discussion
• Budget Timeline discussion
• Approval of warrants AP#30 and AP#31

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board is holding public hearings on two applications: a site plan review for a three-bay dry storage garage and a conditional use review for a community farm event barn. The board will also review and approve the minutes from its August 16, 2022 meeting.

• Site Plan Review (SP-002-22) by Woodnladder Realty, LLC for a three-bay dry storage garage east of 4377 Highbridge Rd in the SV zoning district
• Conditional Use Review (CU-002-22) by Lora's Farm, LLC for a Community Farm Event Barn west of 144 Pattee Hill Rd in the AR-2 zoning district
• Review and approval of August 16, 2022 meeting minutes

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting to walk and discuss Legal Town Trail #4. The agenda includes only a call to order, the trail discussion, and adjournment, with no other business items.

• Walk and discuss Legal Town Trail #4

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will hold a regular meeting with public forum, approval of minutes and warrants, and reports. Unfinished business includes discussion of a legal town train, highway garage update, Black Walnut MOU, and other items. New business includes Fall Fest, cannabis, and Bovat Road culvert replacement. The board will also consider tabled items like junk ordinance and diversity & inclusion.

• Approval of warrants AP#28 & AP#29
• Discussion and possible agreement on Legal Town Train #4
• Highway Garage Update
• Bovat Road Culvert Replacement
• Cannabis discussion

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board will hold public hearings on two proposed subdivisions: a sketch plan for a 2-lot subdivision at 453 Polly Hubbard Rd and a final plat for a 2-lot minor subdivision at 2555 Ballard Rd. The board will also review and approve the minutes from its August 2, 2022 meeting.

• Sketch Plan Review (SK-007-22): 2-lot subdivision at 453 Polly Hubbard Rd, ±10.09 acres, AR-1 district
• Final Plat Review (FP-004-22): 2-lot minor subdivision at 2555 Ballard Rd, AR-2 district
• Review and approval of August 2, 2022 meeting minutes

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will hold its regular meeting, covering unfinished business like the highway garage update, a Black Walnut MOU, a Fairbanks Road memorial request, the junk ordinance, road sign claims, the emergency management plan, and diversity and inclusion. New business includes dirt removal and a town health officer memo. The board will also approve minutes and warrants, and may enter executive session for personnel and contractual matters.

• Approval of minutes for 07.11.22 and 07.25.22
• Approval of warrants AP#26 and AP#27
• Highway Garage Update
• Junk Ordinance discussion
• Fence along Legal Town Trail #4 (public appearance)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will hold a special meeting on August 4, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. for an executive session on contractual matters, followed by a budget and special meeting at 6:00 p.m. The evening session includes a budget review with Treasurer Amber Baker, discussion of a new pickup truck, bank documents, and hiring a minute taker, plus an executive session on personnel.

• Budget review with Treasurer Amber Baker (continuation from 07/25/22)
• New pick-up truck purchase discussion
• Peoples Trust Company bank documents
• New hire of minute taker
• Executive sessions on contractual and personnel matters

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board is meeting to consider a sketch plan review for a proposed subdivision and mixed-use building at 864 Ethan Allen Hwy, and to handle board membership changes. The board will also review and approve the July 19, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Sketch Plan Review (SK-006-22) for 864 Ethan Allen Hwy, LLC: subdivide parcel into three lots, construct 45 two-bedroom units with first-floor commercial space
• Resignation of Cheryl Letourneau from the DRB
• Introduction of Lisa Faure as an interested individual for the open board position
• Review and approval of July 19, 2022 meeting minutes

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board is meeting to conduct public hearings on two subdivision applications, review and approve the previous meeting's minutes, and set up board members' town email accounts. The board will also deliberate on the items discussed.

• Final Plat Review (FP-003-22) for a 2-lot minor subdivision at 1766 & 1776 Ethan Allen Hwy (Business district)
• Sketch Plan Review (SK-005-22) for a 4-lot major subdivision at 211 Mills Rd (L-1 district)
• Review and approval of May 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• Setup of DRB members' town email accounts

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will hold its regular meeting on June 13, 2022, starting with the election of a board chair. The board will hear a public appearance from Suzanna Brown regarding 17 Black Walnut, LLC, and discuss a wide range of business items including a highway garage update, a memorandum of understanding with Black Walnut, and the town administrator position. They will also review and approve minutes and warrants, and may enter executive session for personnel matters.

• Elect Selectboard Chair
• Public appearance by Suzanna Brown on 17 Black Walnut, LLC
• Approval of warrants AP #19 and AP #20
• Discussion of Black Walnut MOU
• Paving bid recommendations and 2023 new truck purchase

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will hold its regular meeting to review minutes from prior meetings, discuss town business including a highway garage update and beach pavilion rental, and hear public appearances. No major decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of Selectboard Special Meeting Minutes for 05.05.22
• Approval of Selectboard Regular Meeting Minutes for 05.09.22
• Approval of Warrants AP #17
• Highway Garage Update
• Georgia Beach Pavilion Rental

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board is meeting to review two sketch plan subdivision applications and approve prior meeting minutes. The board will hold public hearings for a minor 2-lot subdivision and a major 6-lot subdivision, both at the sketch plan stage.

• Sketch Plan Review (SK-001-22) for Jon Kirby: minor 2-lot subdivision at 1766 Ethan Allen Highway in Business zoning district
• Sketch Plan Review (SK-002-22) for Simone Martin: major 6-lot subdivision at 1871 Oakland Station Rd in AR-1 zoning district
• Review and approval of April 5, 2022 minutes

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially hire a town administrator. The agenda includes a call to order, the town administrator hire, an executive session, and adjournment. This is a focused meeting on a single personnel decision.

• Town Administrator Hire
• Executive Session

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board is meeting to review a preferred site for Richard and Michelle Paya's solar array at 331 Carpenter Hill Rd, and to review and vote on a draft decision for application FP-001-22. The board will also approve minutes from the March 15, 2022 meeting. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Review of preferred site (CPG #NM-6566) for solar array at 331 Carpenter Hill Rd
• Review and vote on draft decision FP-001-22
• Approval of March 15, 2022 meeting minutes

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will review and approve several meeting minutes and warrant AP #6, then hear town administrator Amber Baker's updates on the highway garage, zoning regulations, a Black Walnut Road request, a Fairbanks Memorial request, and state highway documents. A public forum and an appearance by the Recreation Committee chair are also scheduled.

• Approval of Warrant AP #6
• Highway Garage Update
• Zoning Regulations discussion
• Black Walnut Road Request
• State of Vermont Highway Documents (Road & Bridge Standards, Certificate of Compliance, Annual Financial Plan, Municipal Roads General Permit Annual Report 2022)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting to review and approve Warrant AP #6 and to discuss town meeting preparation. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of Warrant AP #6
• Discussion of Town Meeting Preparation

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board will review and approve draft decisions for a boundary line adjustment, a final plat amendment, and a site plan review. They will also discuss the Planning Commission's 2022 work items. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Boundary Line Adjustment approval BLA-004-21
• Final Plat Amendment approval FA-001-21
• Site Plan Review approval SP-004-21
• Discussion of Planning Commission's 2022 meeting items

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a budget meeting to discuss and potentially act on several administrative items, including a highway garage update, zoning regulations, a Black Walnut Road request, and a request for proposals for the Bovat Rd culvert replacement. The board will also review minutes and warrants, and consider a consent agenda of minutes from various town committees. No public appearances or executive session are scheduled.

• Highway Garage Update
• Zoning Regulations
• Black Walnut Road Request
• Request for Proposal – Bovat Rd Culvert Replacement
• 2022 Town Meeting Day Warning

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a budget meeting to review the 2022 budget and the Town Meeting Day warning, both presented by Town Administrator Amber Baker. The agenda includes a public forum for resident comments, limited to five minutes per person, but no other substantive business items are listed.

• 2022 Budget review
• 2022 Town Meeting Day Warning review
• Public forum with 5-minute speaking limit

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board is holding a public meeting to review three land-use applications. The board will consider a boundary line adjustment on Carpenter Hill Road, a final plat amendment on Conger Rd, and a site plan review to replace a garage on Ethan Allen Hwy.

• Public hearing for a Boundary Line Adjustment (BLA-004-21) between Donald & Linda Lane and Richard & Michelle Paya at 365 and 331 Carpenter Hill Rd
• Public hearing for a Final Plat Amendment (FA-001-21) for Wyeth Shamp to remove deferral permits on Lots 1 & 2 at 629 Conger Rd
• Public hearing for a Site Plan Review (SP-004-21) for the Bruce & Calinda Turner Revocable Trust to replace a 3400SF garage with a 5000SF garage at 2715 Ethan Allen Hwy

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a budget meeting to discuss the 2022 budget and the 2022 Town Meeting Day Warning with Town Administrator Amber Baker. The meeting also includes a public forum and standard procedural agenda review. No public appearances, executive sessions, or selectboard interests are scheduled.

• 2022 Budget discussion led by Town Administrator Amber Baker
• 2022 Town Meeting Day Warning review led by Town Administrator Amber Baker

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will discuss several administrative items, including the 2022 budget, zoning regulations, a highway garage update, and a proposed memorandum of understanding with the Milton Police Department. The board will also consider a planned service agreement renewal with Johnson Controls and review results from the state's 2021 equalization study. A public forum allows residents to speak on any topic, limited to five minutes per person.

• Public appearance by Road Foreman Todd Cadieux regarding a poplar tree at Ballard Rd & Route 7
• Approval of warrants AP 64 and AP 65
• Discussion of 2022 Town Meeting Day Warning
• Review of committee minutes and donation thank-yous
• Executive session on a personal matter

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board is meeting to consider two applications: a conditional use request for a commercial sign larger than 16 sq ft at Skunk Hill Rd and Industrial Park Rd, and a sketch plan for a 3-lot minor subdivision at 4377 Highbridge Rd. The board will also review the minutes from the December 7, 2021 meeting.

• Conditional Use Review (CU-003-21) for GIDC: commercial sign larger than 16 sq ft at Skunk Hill Rd and Industrial Park Rd (I-1 district)
• Sketch Plan Review (SK-002-21) for Woodnladder Realty LLC: 3-lot minor subdivision at 4377 Highbridge Rd (South Village district)