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

The Selectboard approved draft job postings for three positions and appointed Bonnie Nichols as the Town Health Officer. The board also scheduled a public meeting for January 9, 2022, to discuss cannabis-related development regulations.

• Approved 12.15.2022 meeting minutes with corrections
• Approved warrants AP #46 and AP #47
• Approved draft job postings for Zoning Administrator, Board Clerk, and Recreation Director/Grant writer
• Approved Bonnie Nichols as Town Health Officer
• Approved legal meeting notice for January 9, 2022, regarding Cannabis Development Regulations

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

The Georgia Development Review Board approved a boundary line adjustment between 1422 Sandy Birch Rd, LLC and Tom Lamothe. The board continued the preliminary plat review for Simone Martin's proposed 5-lot subdivision to February 7, 2023, pending additional information. The board also approved minutes and deliberated on prior decisions.

• Approved boundary line adjustment (BLA-002-22) between 1422 Sandy Birch Rd, LLC and Tom Lamothe (all in favor)
• Continued preliminary plat review (PR-002-22) for Simone Martin's 5-lot subdivision to February 7, 2023 (all in favor)
• Accepted November 15, 2022 meeting minutes as is (all in favor)
• Approved Lily decisions together (motion made and seconded)

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

The board approved meeting minutes and warrants AP #43 and AP #44. It also approved road names for the Rhodes Development pending e911 request approval. Budgetary discussions were held regarding highway paving, bridge repairs, and conservation funds.

• Approved Selectboard Regular Meeting Minutes for 11.28.22, 12.01.22, and 12.05.22
• Approved warrant AP #43
• Approved warrant AP #44
• Approved road names for Rhodes Development pending e911 request
• Determined $500 for Wetland Education will remain in the Conservation Fund
• Approved sending a letter to legal counsel following executive session on personnel

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

The Selectboard discussed budget items, allocating $500 for each historical building and $500 for wetlands education at the new town garage. They also discussed cemetery upkeep, janitorial contract quotes, and beach restroom alternatives. The board entered executive session for a personnel update and later adjourned.

• Allocated $500 per historical building for maintenance (unanimous)
• Allocated $500 for wetlands education at new town garage (unanimous)
• Directed Todd to check with Keith on FD maintenance line costs
• Directed Cheryl to check Port-o-let costs for beach functions
• Agreed to seek new quotes for janitorial contract
• Entered executive session for personnel update (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Directed Rosenquist to contact K. Minck regarding Selectboard Chair (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss the budget. The agenda also allows for a possible executive session if needed, and trustees may list concerns for the Selectboard. No other substantive items are listed.

• Discussion of Budget
• Possible Executive Session
• Concerns for the Selectboard

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

The GCEC met and discussed upcoming events, but made no formal decisions. The December 16 holiday party was postponed, and tentative dates were set for summer concerts and fall fest. The committee also discussed volunteer recruitment and fundraising ideas.

• Postponed the December 16 holiday party
• Set tentative concert dates: June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9, August 23
• Set tentative Fall Fest date: September 16
• Agreed to explore collaboration with JMMY Center for ice rink event
• Agreed to create volunteer recruitment flyer and organize community dinner

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.

The Selectboard held a special budget meeting to discuss the upcoming budget, focusing on recreation funding and other line items. No formal decisions were made; the board discussed supporting St. Albans pools, possibly using ARPA funds for recreation, and adding a DRB Clerk position. The board entered executive session for a personnel issue but made no motions from it.

• No formal decisions made during the meeting
• Discussed supporting St. Albans pools (Hard'Ack and Brannon's) with $18,000 cap
• Discussed using ARPA funds for recreation programs
• Discussed adding DRB Clerk position at Bookkeeper rate
• Entered executive session for personnel issue, no motions made

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.

The Selectboard held a special budget meeting focused on the Georgia Fire and Rescue Department (GFRD) budget, discussing truck payments, reserve funds, and equipment needs. They approved renewing the Vast Trail membership, sent a Silver Lake document back to the Conservation Commission for clarification, and voted to delete the town ethics policy, citing state statute and personnel policy. The board also entered executive session for personnel matters and authorized the administrator to consult a labor attorney.

• Approved Vast Trail membership renewal (all in favor)
• Sent Silver Lake document back to Conservation Commission for questions (all in favor)
• Deleted town ethics policy, citing state statute and personnel policy (all in favor)
• Entered executive session for personnel (all in favor)
• Authorized administrator to get information from labor attorney (all in favor)

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

The Selectboard reviewed the proposed library budget and discussed a reported 18% increase. The board stated it does not want to exceed the 5% increase previously requested by the Library Board. No final vote on the budget was recorded.

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.

The Selectboard voted to change health insurance carriers, offering BCBS gold, silver, and standard platinum plans to full-time employees, citing monthly savings. The board also appointed Doug Bergstrom as interim Zoning Administrator at $25/hour without benefits until March Town Meeting, following an executive session on a personnel issue.

• Approved switch to BCBS health insurance plans (all in favor)
• Appointed D. Bergstrom as interim Zoning Administrator at $25/hr (all in favor)

Conservation Commission

The commission reviewed financial balances and noted a $700 payment for Rabbit Tracks SLW trail work. Several items, including Phragmites controls and the Lost Pond ROW, were tabled.

• Tabled Lost Pond ROW
• Tabled Phragmites controls at SLW-2023

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

The Selectboard voted to consider switching payroll providers to Paychex and to send written notice to current provider Paydata, with the administrator to gather two additional quotes. The board also voted to keep the same health insurance carrier and town offer as last year. No other substantive decisions were made; discussions covered the St. Albans Rec program budget cap, police coverage options for a March vote, and reserve fund practices.

• Motion to consider Paychex and send Paydata written notice (all in favor)
• Motion to keep same health insurance carrier and offer as last year (all in favor)

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to review the October budget status report and the proposed 2023 library budget, and to consider approving an accounting and budget procedures manual. The board will also hear the library director's report on facilities, including the heating system and a mini split for the community room, as well as security, an unattended youth policy, grants, and HR. Old business includes a memorandum of understanding with the town regarding public works and the selectboard.

• Review proposed 2023 GPL Budget
• Consider approval of Accounting and Budget Procedures Manual
• Facilities: heating system, mini split for community room
• Unattended youth policy
• MOU with town (Public Works, Selectboard)

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees approved the Accounting and Budget Procedures Manual and accepted minutes from October and November meetings. The board also formally opposed installing security cameras inside the library, citing policy and civil liberties concerns, while requesting continued investigation of panic buttons. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved November 3, 2022 special meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Accounting and Budget Procedures Manual as written (all in favor)
• Opposed indoor security cameras; requested continued investigation of panic buttons

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.

The Development Review Board met with no public hearings on the agenda. Members approved the November 1, 2022 meeting minutes with changes, and entered deliberative session to consider the decision for Georgia's Next Generation daycare, but no final decision was recorded in these minutes. The meeting was adjourned after the deliberative session.

• Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes with changes (unanimous)
• Entered deliberative session to consider Georgia's Next Generation decision (unanimous)
• Exited deliberative session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:34 pm (unanimous)

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

The Selectboard discussed budget readability and accounting efficiency. They voted unanimously to reduce the number of checking accounts from 21 to 2, effective January 1, 2023. The board also discussed switching from a debit to a credit card in 2023 and assigning utility bill approvals to T. Cadieux.

• Approved reducing checking accounts from 21 to 2, effective January 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Discussed switching from debit to credit card for purchases in 2023
• Assigned T. Cadieux to approve all utility bills for town-owned buildings

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

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees discussed concerns about a possible town office/library building swap mentioned by Gary Wright at a budget meeting, noting it could jeopardize up to $500,000 in grants. The board decided to send a memo to the Selectboard outlining these concerns and to gather community feedback via a survey. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was primarily discussion and action items.

• Approved drafting a memo to Selectboard about building concerns (unanimous)
• Approved starting community feedback survey (unanimous)
• Moved regular November meeting to Nov 17 to attend Selectboard meeting (unanimous)

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

The NWSWD Board voted to increase hauler surcharges, trash pricing, and municipal assessments to address a budget deficit, and agreed to continue discussions with Highgate about a potential easement. They also voted to proceed with negotiations to take over the Alburgh Transfer Station. The board tabled approval of August minutes due to a date error.

• Approved fee increases: hauler surcharge to $25.25/ton, trash pricing +5%, municipal assessments to $1.20/capita (all in favor)
• Approved continuing dialogue with Highgate on potential easement across Sheldon property (all in favor)
• Approved continuing negotiations with Alburgh to take over Transfer Station operations (all in favor)
• Tabled approval of August 3, 2022 minutes pending correction of date error

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

The Development Review Board conducted public hearings on three applications but made no final decisions, closing each hearing without a vote on approval. The board heard a boundary line adjustment request, two conditional use applications for Georgia's Next Generation daycare operations, and a sketch plan review for a proposed 15-lot planned unit development on Cline Road. The board also approved the October 18 meeting minutes with corrections.

• Closed public hearing on boundary line adjustment BLA-001-22 at 1333 Bullock Rd (no vote on approval)
• Closed public hearing on conditional use CU-003-22 for daycare at 4504 Highbridge Rd (no vote on approval)
• Closed public hearing on conditional use CU-004-22 for temporary daycare at 150 Old Stage Rd (no vote on approval)
• Closed sketch plan review hearing for 15-lot PUD on Cline Road (no vote on approval)
• Approved October 18 meeting minutes with corrections (Sjoblom abstained)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special budget meeting to meet with department heads. The agenda also includes an executive session for attorney-client communications and the approval of Warrant AP # 35.

• Budget meeting with department heads
• Approval of Warrant AP # 35
• Executive session regarding attorney-client communications

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special budget meeting to discuss budget formatting, health insurance, and Paychex payroll services. An executive session on personnel may follow. Tabled items include a junk ordinance, diversity and inclusion, and a Fairbanks Road memorial request.

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

The Georgia Selectboard approved a 2-year generator maintenance contract with Brook Field Service for $894.00, renewed the Quadient postage meter contract at $36.21/month, and approved warrants AP #34 and AP #35. The board also approved changes suggested by the assessor and followed legal counsel's advice to resolve a dispute via Assent Consulting after an executive session.

• Approved minutes of 10/10/2022 with corrections (all in favor)
• Approved warrants AP #34 and AP #35 (all in favor)
• Approved assessor's errors and omissions changes (motion passed)
• Approved 2-year generator maintenance contract with Brook Field Service for $894.00 (all in favor)
• Renewed Quadient postage meter contract at $36.21/month (motion passed; Penney abstained)
• Followed legal counsel's advice to resolve dispute via Assent Consulting (motion passed)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Development Review Board will hold public hearings regarding site plan and conditional use applications for Lot 5 on Morin Ave. The board will also consider a plat amendment for 236 Red Barn Hill Rd and a preliminary plat review for a 3-lot subdivision at 211 Mills Rd.

• Site Plan and Conditional Use applications #SP-001-22 and #CU-001-22 for Lot 5, Morin Ave
• Final Plat Amendment (FA-001-22) to dissolve subdivision boundaries at 236 Red Barn Hill Rd
• Preliminary Plat Review (PL-001-22) for a 3-lot subdivision at 211 Mills Rd

The Board voted to reconsider a site plan application for a property on Morin Ave. Hearings were also held regarding a conditional use application for a cannabis business, a final plat amendment for Red Barn Hill Rd, and a preliminary plat review for Mills Rd.

• Approved request to reconsider Site Plan application #SP-001-22 (unanimous)
• Approved October 4, 2022 meeting minutes with changes (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business including minutes, finances, and correspondence, and to discuss several ongoing and new items. Key topics include a potential survey of a 3-acre parcel related to a right-of-way at Lost Pond, a proposed UVM graduate school assessment at Silver Lake Woods, and the 2023 budget. The commission will also consider a bylaw change regarding attendance and a petition to restrict use of the Falls trail.

• Discussion of Lost Pond right-of-way, including a potential survey of 3 acres (estimated $2,000 with 10% discount)
• Proposed UVM graduate school assessment at Silver Lake Woods (potential cost $1,000)
• 2023 budget discussion
• Bylaw change: member missing 3 unexcused consecutive meetings could be released by majority vote
• Petition to restrict use of Falls trail

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.

The Selectboard held a budget-focused meeting, discussing ways to make the budget more readable and streamline financial operations. They voted to reduce the number of town checking accounts from 21 to 2, effective January 1, 2023. Other actions included directing the treasurer to correct the Recreation budget line to reflect $18,000, and assigning T. Cadieux to approve all utility bills for town-owned buildings.

• Approved reducing checking accounts from 21 to 2, effective January 1, 2023 (all in favor)
• Directed treasurer to adjust Recreation budget line to reflect $18,000
• Assigned T. Cadieux to approve all utility bills for town-owned buildings
• Discussed switching from debit to credit card for purchases in 2023

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

The Selectboard approved hiring a sole proposer for beach and court maintenance for the following year. The board also authorized a counter-offer for the sale of two Conex boxes and approved two payment warrants.

• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes for 9.26.22 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Warrant AP#33 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Warrant AP#34 with corrections (unanimous)
• Postponed discussion on Legal Town Trail #4 until next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved hiring sole proposer for beach/court maintenance for next year (unanimous)
• Authorized counter-offer of $4,250 for two Conex boxes (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session for personnel discussion (unanimous)

First Response

The Select Board decided to allow the department to keep one of three shipping containers to expand the training building. Members volunteered to research a new thermal imaging camera and coordinate fire prevention with the school.

• Approved previous meeting minutes with changes
• Allocated one shipping container for training building expansion
• Landon Baker volunteered to research new thermal imaging camera
• Andrew Dunsmore volunteered to coordinate fire prevention with the school

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Development Review Board will consider a request to reconsider Conditional Use Application #CU-001-22 filed by Levi Lilly. If the request is approved, the board will hold a reopened hearing regarding the application for Lot 5 on Morin Ave.

• Reconsideration of Conditional Use Application #CU-001-22 (Levi Lilly, Lot 5, Morin Ave)
• Potential reopened hearing for Conditional Use Application #CU-001-22
• Review and approval of September 20, 2022, meeting minutes

The Development Review Board voted to reopen a hearing for Mr. Levi's proposal to build a warehouse for cannabis packaging and a second tenant. The Board requested additional details on security tiers, septic systems, and the identity of the second business. The Board also approved corrections to the September 20, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Approved reopening the hearing for Mr. Levi's conditional use proposal (All in favor, Chair abstained)
• Approved corrections to September 20, 2022, minutes (All in favor)

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

The Georgia Selectboard held a regular meeting on September 26, 2022, entering multiple executive sessions to discuss contracts and real estate without taking subsequent action. The board approved previous meeting minutes with corrections, accepted warrants #75, and untabled the Black Walnut MOU. Additionally, the board discussed town policies, stormwater runoff, police coverage, budget updates, and recreation facilities.

• Entered and exited executive sessions on contracts and real estate with no motions made
• Approved Selectboard Regular Meeting Minutes for 09.07.2022 with corrections
• Approved Warrants #75
• Untabled the Black Walnut MOU
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:50 p.m.

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

The Development Review Board approved decisions for two projects, SA-001-22 (Nielsen) and FP-004-22 (Gilmond). The board held public hearings regarding a pool permit appeal at 405 Harriet Dr. and a proposed 2-lot minor subdivision at 4311 Ethan Allen Hwy.

• Approved decision for SA-001-22 (Nielsen) (4-1-1)
• Approved decision for FP-004-22 (Gilmond) (4-1-1)
• Approved August 6, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved September meeting minutes with changes (unanimous)

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

The Board approved a request for a town credit card with a $1,500 limit for the library director. Trustees also authorized maintenance for one remaining AC unit and approved the August 15th meeting minutes.

• Approved request for town credit card with $1,500 limit for library director
• Authorized Library Director to schedule maintenance for one AC unit
• Approved August 15, 2022 meeting minutes as amended

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

The Selectboard appointed Todd Cadieux as the head of both Highway and Public Works. The board also approved new hourly pay rates and a 40-hour work week for Highway-Public Works employees. Additionally, Gary Wright was appointed as the new Deputy Health Officer.

• Appointed Gary Wright as Deputy Health Officer
• Approved Warrants AP#30 & AP#31 (with Pike payment removed)
• Approved $35.00 per hour for T. Cadieux for 40 hours starting 09/12/2022
• Approved 40-hour work week and new pay rates for Highway-Public Works employees starting 09/12/2022
• Established Cannabis study committee consisting of C. Rosenquist and C. Branagan
• Decided to use zero-based budgeting as a starting point for the upcoming budget cycle

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

The board conducted public hearings for a proposed three-bay garage and a community farm event barn. No final votes on the applications were recorded in the minutes; the DRB Coordinator was tasked with drafting decisions for the projects.

• Closed public hearing for Woodnladder Realty, LLC site plan (SP-002-22)
• Closed public hearing for Lora’s Farm, LLC conditional use review (CU-002-22)
• Tasked DRB Coordinator to draft decisions for SP-008-22 and CU-002-22

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

The Selectboard approved a municipal tax rate of .3430 and appointed Lisa Faure to the Development Review Board. The board also hired Bonnie Nichols to a vacant staff position and elected Doug Bergstrom as Chair following Carolyn Branagan's resignation.

• Set municipal tax rate at .3430
• Approved appointment of Lisa Faure to the DRB
• Hired Bonnie Nichols at $21.50 per hour
• Approved $500 payment to Tara Wright for 2021 service
• Approved sale of 2 Conex boxes for $6,500 each and transfer of 1 to Fire Department
• Approved contracts for Fall Fest fireworks and concert
• Approved warrants AP28 and AP29 (with $33,393.78 reduction for Connor Contracting)
• Elected Doug Bergstrom as Chair

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

The Board held public hearings for a sketch plan and a final plat review. No final votes on the subdivision applications were recorded in the minutes; the Board entered a deliberative session to determine recommendations.

• Approved August 2, 2022 meeting minutes (Jamie Comstock abstained)

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)

The Selectboard approved two accounts payable warrants and a request to combine contiguous parcels for current use. The board also authorized the use of ARPA funds for garage repairs and approved a contract for tennis court cleaning. A decision on the Legal Town Trail #4 fence was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved administrative change to combine contiguous parcels for current use (unanimous)
• Approved AP Warrant #26 (unanimous)
• Approved AP Warrant #27 for $310,140.69 (unanimous)
• Approved hauling dirt and bringing in stone for $250/load, up to 6 loads (unanimous)
• Approved $7,389 in ARPA funds for garage wash bay interior cover (unanimous)
• Approved $1,800 contract for Gene Depot to clean tennis courts (unanimous)
• Rehired highway personnel at previously approved rate of pay (unanimous)

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

Northwest Solid Waste District (NWSWD)

The Board of Supervisors approved a cost-of-living adjustment for all employees and adopted a new workplace weapons policy. The board also discussed construction costs for a hazardous household waste collection area and the potential divestment of the composting business.

• Approved 7.5% COLA increase for all staff effective 7.1.2022 (11-2)
• Approved NWSWD Weapons in the Workplace Policy as amended
• Approved minutes of the April 6, 2022 meeting

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

The Board held a sketch plan review for a proposed redevelopment of the former Homestead Campground into 45 two-bedroom units and commercial space. No final decision was made on the project, as the hearing was closed for further deliberation and a sketch letter is being drafted.

• Closed hearing for Sketch Plan review SK-006-22 (unanimous)
• Approved July 19, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)

Selectboard

The Selectboard is holding a special meeting to discuss the Bryce Property Fence located along Town Trail 4. The meeting will take place at the Jim Bryce property on 104a/Highbridge Road.

• Discussion regarding the Bryce Property Fence along Town Trail 4

Selectboard

The Selectboard ratified the Town Administrator's contract and approved a 2% loan from People's Trust for a 2022 GMC truck. The board also established four member subcommittees and authorized the hiring of an engineer for Jed Shepard Road. The budget meeting was postponed to August 4, 2022.

• Ratified Town Administrator Cheryl Letourneau's contract (Dawn Penney abstained)
• Approved 2% loan from People's Trust for 2022 GMC truck
• Approved $2,000 payment to Island Excavation for tree removal at Davis Cemetery
• Authorized hiring of an engineer to resolve Jed Shepard Rd problem
• Tabled Diversity & Inclusion discussion for immediate future
• Formed four subcommittees: Buildings, Budget/Finance, Personnel, and Public Works/Grounds/Recreation
• Approved AP#25 warrant
• Approved regular meeting minutes from 6/27/22 and special meeting minutes from 7/7/22

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board is holding public hearings on three applications: a front yard setback waiver for a property on Georgia Shore Rd, a combined conditional use and site plan review for a ~10,000 sq ft metal building on Morin Ave, and a final plat review for an 8-lot major subdivision off Pattee Hill Rd. The board will also review and approve the June 21, 2022 meeting minutes and conduct deliberations.

• Front yard setback waiver (SP-002-22) for Jeff Nielsen at 2295 Georgia Shore Rd in L-1 district
• Combined conditional use (CU-001-22) and site plan (SP-001-22) for Levi Lilly: ~10,000 sq ft metal building for light industrial use on Lot #15, Morin Ave, Business district
• Final plat review (FP-002-22) for 8-lot major subdivision (PUD) for Ric Nye off Pattee Hill Rd in AR-1 and AR-2 districts
• Review and approval of June 21, 2022 meeting minutes

The Development Review Board held and closed hearings for a front yard setback waiver, a commercial building conditional use and site plan, and a final plat for an 8-lot subdivision. No final votes on these applications were recorded; the board moved to draft decisions following a deliberative session.

• Approved June 21, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections
• Closed hearing for SA-001-22 front yard setback waiver at 2295 Georgia Shore Rd
• Closed hearing for CU-001-22 and SP-001-22 commercial building at Lot #5 Morin Ave
• Closed hearing for FP-002-22 8-lot major subdivision off Pattee Hill Rd

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard approved warrant AP#24 and entered executive session to discuss the Interim Town Administrator personnel matter, but made no motions in that session. The board heard a Route 7 Corridor project update from VTrans (218 survey responses) and a presentation on a Declaration of Inclusion, which was not voted on and will be decided later. Beach maintenance issues (damaged dock, moldy tennis courts, gate access, hours signage) and a dead tree at Davis Cemetery were discussed without decisions. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.

• Approved AP#24 warrant (all in favor)
• Entered executive session under 1 VSA §313 for Interim Town Administrator personnel matter (all in favor); no motions made in session
• Adjourned regular meeting at 9:45 p.m. (all in favor)
• Declaration of Inclusion presentation received; no vote, decision deferred to a later time
• Black Walnut MOU extended to accommodate attorney request
• No update on Fairbanks Road Memorial Request

First Response

The Georgia Fire and Rescue Department finalized hourly rates: minimum wage for probationary members and cadets, $14 per hour for firefighters and EMTs, and $16 per hour for officers. Members agreed to form a committee for an open house on October 9th marking the department's 70th anniversary and first response's 30th anniversary. Keith reported that a full-time employee has been put on hold by the Select Board, and the Select Board now requires purchase orders for anything over $100. The meeting was otherwise updates and reminders; no other formal votes were recorded beyond accepting prior minutes and adjourning.

• Accepted previous meeting minutes with changes (motion passed)
• Finalized hourly rates: minimum wage for probationary members and cadets, $14/hr for firefighters and EMTs, $16/hr for officers
• Formed committee (Malcolm Baker, Chelsea Dubie, Michael Baker, Pat King) to organize October 9th open house
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Selectboard

The Selectboard accepted an $88,000 paving grant and authorized a $28,000 loan for a new pickup truck. The board also approved the appointment of a new EMS member and scheduled a special meeting to fill a Selectboard vacancy following Sara Nadeau's resignation.

• Approved $88,000 Georgia Shore Paving Grant
• Authorized $28,000 loan for new pickup truck (4-year term)
• Approved appointment of Cassie Boudreau to EMS staff
• Approved contract for Telling & Hillman to perform audit
• Approved purchase of replacement road signs (est. $5,000)
• Scheduled Special Meeting for July 7 at 6:00 p.m. to fill board vacancy
• Approved $20,000 salary increase for Cheryl Letourneau upon filling Town Administrator role
• Tabled draft Junk Ordinance for further review

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

The Development Review Board held hearings for a 2-lot minor subdivision at 1766 & 1776 Ethan Allen Hwy and a 4-lot major subdivision at 211 Mills Rd. Both hearings were closed following board discussion, and the board entered a deliberative session to review these and other pending applications. No final approvals or denials were recorded in the minutes.

• Closed hearing for 2-lot minor subdivision at 1766 & 1776 Ethan Allen Hwy
• Closed hearing for 4-lot major subdivision at 211 Mills Rd
• Approved May 17, 2022, meeting minutes (6-0-1)

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

The Selectboard approved a paving bid from Pike Industries and authorized the use of $32,000 in ARPA funds for the Town Garage. The board also voted to reduce highway department hours to 40 per week starting July 1 and repealed the approval of a full-time Fire Department position for the current year.

• Elected Carolyn Branagan as Selectboard Chair (unanimous)
• Approved AP#19 & AP#20 warrants (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 AOT Road Grants Program signature (unanimous)
• Approved $32,000 in ARPA funds for Town Garage paving (unanimous)
• Approved Pike Industries paving bid (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a used truck for 2023 highway department (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of annual culverts (unanimous)
• Approved new General Manager for the garage project (unanimous)

Selectboard

The Selectboard changed a road name from Sunshine Rd to Tessemma. The board also agreed to sell an F-250 highway truck outright rather than trading it in and appointed a new Beach Caretaker.

• Renamed road on Pattee Hill to Tessemma (unanimous)
• Approved selling F-250 highway truck outright instead of trading it in
• Appointed Josh Bergstrom as Beach Caretaker

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

The Georgia Selectboard appointed Carl Rosenquist to fill a board vacancy and elected Carolyn Branagan as Chair. The board approved several administrative appointments, including Cheryl Letourneau as backup Zoning Administrator and Ashley Sterling as Deputy Health Officer. Additionally, the board authorized the continuation of the Georgia Beach shoreline assessment and approved fee waivers for several community groups using the beach pavilion.

• Elected Carolyn Branagan as Selectboard Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Carl Rosenquist to fill Selectboard vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved continuing Georgia Beach shoreline assessment (unanimous)
• Approved Russell Greene Natural Area footbridge project pending insurance (unanimous)
• Appointed Cheryl Letourneau as backup Zoning Administrator (3-0-1)
• Appointed Ashley Sterling as Deputy Health Officer (unanimous)
• Waived pavilion rental fees for GEMS, Camp Rainbow, Lions Club, and Cub Scouts (unanimous)
• Approved naming new subdivision road 'Sunshine Road' (unanimous)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board held sketch plan hearings for a 3-lot minor subdivision at 1050 Ethan Allen Hwy and a 2-lot minor subdivision at 1422 Sandy Birch Rd, discussing topics such as rights-of-way, parking, and sidewalk requirements. The board also reviewed and approved draft minutes from the May 3, 2022 meeting with corrections before entering a deliberative session.

• Closed hearing for Sketch Plan Review SK-003-22 at 7:22 p.m.
• Closed hearing for Sketch Plan Review SK-004-22 at 7:38 p.m.
• Approved May 3, 2022 draft meeting minutes with corrections (abstentions by Jamie Comstock and Glenn Sjoblom)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Development Review Board approved two sketch letters for property owners and recommended two residents for appointment to the board. Members also reviewed past meeting minutes and held a deliberative session regarding a conceptual site plan for 864 Ethan Allen Highway, LLC.

• Recommended Jamie Comstock and Glenn Sjoblom for DRB appointment
• Approved sketch letter for John Kirby (SK-001-22) (4-0-2)
• Approved sketch letter for Simone Martin (SK-002-22) (4-0-2)
• Approved April 5, 2022, meeting minutes (4-0-2)
• Approved April 19, 2022, meeting minutes (4-0-2)

Coming Community Events

The committee finalized the musical lineup for the 2022 Gathering on The Green and established vendor fees and eligibility for the farmers market. The Community Garage Sale was scheduled for June 25-26, 2022.

• Approved April 4, 2022 minutes
• Finalized Gathering on The Green bands for June 22, July 6, July 20, August 10, and August 24
• Set Gathering on The Green vendor fee at $10 per week (discounted to $30 for all four events)
• Expanded vendor eligibility to all Vermont residents
• Capped vendor limit at 20 per event
• Scheduled Community Garage Sale for June 25-26, 2022

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

The Development Review Board held hearings for two subdivision sketch plans and discussed two general zoning inquiries. No final approvals or denials were issued during the meeting; the board moved to deliberative session to discuss the items.

• Closed hearing for Jon Kirby's 2-lot minor subdivision sketch plan (SK-001-22)
• Closed hearing for Simone Martin's 6-lot major subdivision sketch plan (SK-002-22)
• Unable to approve April 5, 2022 minutes due to lack of voting quorum

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

The Georgia Selectboard held a special meeting on April 14, 2022, and voted to enter executive session to discuss employment details of the Town Administrator position. The board exited executive session at 9:12 p.m. with no motions made out of it, and then voted to end the meeting at 9:13 p.m. No substantive decisions were made; the minutes are unapproved and subject to revision.

• Voted to enter executive session to discuss Town Administrator employment details (4-0, with Gary Wright not in favor)
• Exited executive session at 9:12 p.m. (all in favor)
• No motions made out of executive session
• Voted to end the special meeting at 9:13 p.m. (all in favor)

Selectboard

The Selectboard will hold a public hearing regarding the Town Zoning Development Regulations. The meeting also includes discussions on ARPA funding, legal expenses, and upcoming budget proposals.

• Public hearing on Town Zoning Development Regulations
• Discussion of ARPA funding
• Discussion of 2022 legal expenses
• Review of budget proposals
• Executive session regarding the Town Administrator position

First Response

The Georgia Fire and Rescue Department held its regular business meeting on April 7, 2022, with 18 present, 3 excused, and 3 absent. Members voted to accept the previous meeting's minutes with changes and later voted to adjourn. The minutes record no other formal decisions; the rest of the meeting covered equipment updates, training schedules, a town-approved wage increase, and other operational matters.

• Accepted previous meeting minutes with changes (motion by Ben Piper, seconded by Jamison Barber, passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:35pm (motion by Jamie Cota, seconded by Ben Piper, passed)

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

The Development Review Board heard from Richard and Michelle Paya and their representative about expanding an existing solar array at 331 Carpenter Hill Rd. The board agreed that the chair would sign a letter supporting the 'Preferred Location' for the project, which will go to the Selectboard for review and comment. The board also approved the March 15, 2022 draft minutes and reviewed minor corrections to a draft decision for FP-001-22 (Woondladder Realty, LLC). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Agreed to sign a letter supporting the 'Preferred Location' for a solar array expansion at 331 Carpenter Hill Rd (no vote recorded)
• Approved the March 15, 2022 draft meeting minutes as submitted (unanimous)
• Reviewed draft decision for FP-001-22 (Woondladder Realty, LLC) and made minor corrections (no vote recorded)

Coming Community Events

The Georgia Community Events Committee (GCEC) reorganized its board, electing Cheryl Letourneau as Chair, Sarah Savich as Vice Chair, Candace Holbrook as Secretary, and Cara Bryce-Parrott as Treasurer, all by unanimous votes. The committee approved the minutes from its March 23, 2022 meeting. Members also discussed plans for a town-wide garage sale, summer gatherings on the green, the farmers market, and other community events, but took no binding action on those items. The minutes are marked 'Unapproved' and the meeting adjourned at 6:54 pm.

• Elected Cheryl Letourneau as Chair (all in favor)
• Elected Sarah Savich as Vice Chair (all in favor)
• Elected Candace Holbrook as Secretary (all in favor)
• Elected Cara Bryce-Parrott as Treasurer (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from March 23, 2022 (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:54 pm (all in favor)

Coming Community Events

The committee scheduled the 2022 Fall Fest and established the schedule for gatherings on the green. Reorganization of the board was deferred to the April 4 meeting due to a lack of quorum.

• Set Fall Fest date for Saturday, September 17, 2022
• Scheduled gatherings on the green for every other Wednesday from June through August
• Deferred board reorganization to April 4 meeting
• Declined request for library event volunteers due to lack of available volunteers

Board of Abatement

The Georgia Board of Abatement approved a $3,140 tax abatement for Mari Jo Hanbury's property at 450 Plains Rd, whose house was destroyed by fire on June 7, 2021. The board also discussed an abatement request from Alan Parent, who was advised to file an appeal instead and recused himself. In the Board of Civil Authority meeting that followed, minutes from November 2, 2021 were approved, and it was noted that Carl Rosenquist could not attend to discuss redistricting; Georgia is now a 2-district voting town.

• Approved $3,140 tax abatement for 450 Plains Rd (fire loss) — all in favor
• Advised Alan Parent to file an appeal instead of an abatement; he recused himself
• Approved BCA minutes from November 2, 2021 — all in favor
• Noted redistricting: Georgia is now a 2-district voting town

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Development Review Board will hold public hearings regarding a 3-lot minor subdivision and a plat amendment. The board will also discuss whether an updated plat for the Shamp project is required.

• Final Plat Review (FP-001-22) for a 3-lot minor subdivision at 4377 Highbridge Rd
• Final Plat Amendment (FA-001-21) Shamp regarding updated plat requirements
• Review and approval of February 1, 2022, minutes

The Development Review Board elected Suzanna Brown as Chair, James Powell as Vice Chair, and Greg Drew as Clerk. It opened and closed the final plat hearing for FP-001-22, a three-lot minor subdivision by Woodnladder Realty, LLC at 4377 Highbridge Rd, then entered deliberative session; no decision on the application is recorded in these minutes. The board also approved a motion to require an updated mylar for FP-001-21 with deferral-deed language removed, accepted the February 15, 2022 minutes, and signed its Rules of Procedure and Conflict of Interest Policy.

• Elected Suzanna Brown as DRB Chair (all in favor)
• Elected James Powell as DRB Vice Chair (all in favor)
• Elected Greg Drew as DRB Clerk (all in favor)
• Closed final plat hearing FP-001-22 for Woodnladder Realty 3-lot subdivision at 4377 Highbridge Rd (all in favor)
• Approved requiring an updated mylar for FP-001-21 with deferral-deed reference removed (all in favor)
• Accepted February 15, 2022 DRB meeting minutes as submitted (all in favor)
• Signed the DRB Rules of Procedure and Conflict of Interest Policy
• Entered and exited deliberative session on FP-001-22; tasked Emily Johnson to write the draft decision

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting to consider a liquor license request from Dollar General. The meeting includes a public forum where residents can speak for up to five minutes each. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Request for liquor license by Dollar General
• Public forum limited to five minutes per person

The Selectboard appointed members to various town boards, commissions, and officer positions for one-year terms. The board also approved a liquor license renewal for Dollar General and a contract for a culvert replacement on Bovat Road.

• Approved liquor license renewal for Dollar General (unanimous)
• Appointed Ashley Sterling as Selectboard Clerk (unanimous)
• Appointed Nicholas Martin to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Ric Nye as Tree Warden (unanimous)
• Appointed Kyle Grenier as Town Service Officer (unanimous)
• Approved Goodhue Excavation, LLC contract for Bovat Road culvert replacement (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved zoning fee increases as provided by Zoning Administrator (unanimous)
• Set Planning Commission, DRB, and BCA compensation at $20 per meeting (unanimous)

Selectboard

The Selectboard elected Kyle Grenier as Chair, Gary Wright as Vice Chair, and Sara Nadeau as Clerk. A public hearing on proposed Development Regulations, in process since 2019, was continued to April 11, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. after discussion of the South Village, nonconforming structures, and other topics. No vote was taken on the regulations themselves.

• Elected Kyle Grenier as Selectboard Chair (all in favor)
• Elected Gary Wright as Vice Chair (3 in favor, 1 opposed)
• Elected Sara Nadeau as Selectboard Clerk (all in favor)
• Continued public hearing on proposed Development Regulations to April 11, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. (motion by Carolyn Branagan, seconded by Sara Nadeau)

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

The Selectboard held a special meeting to review procedures and a PowerPoint presentation for an informational meeting covering five articles. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will review minutes and warrants, then discuss several town business items including a highway garage update, zoning regulations, a Black Walnut Road request, a Fairbanks Memorial request, a Bovat Road culvert replacement decision, a public hearing notice, and a banking resolution. A separate Liquor Board special meeting will consider liquor license requests for Georgia Market and R.L. Vallee, Inc. dba Maplefields.

• Bovat Road culvert replacement decision
• Highway garage update
• Zoning regulations discussion
• Black Walnut Road request
• Liquor license requests for Georgia Market and R.L. Vallee, Inc. dba Maplefields

The Georgia Selectboard voted to remove the mask requirement in all municipal buildings effective immediately, citing declining Covid numbers. The board approved hiring Goodhue Excavation, Inc. for the Bovat Road culvert replacement, to be paid with FEMA money, and authorized the Town Administrator to sign Change Order #1 with Connor Contracting Inc. for the Highway Garage project. The board also approved a $1,000 daily-limit credit card for Road Foreman Todd Cadieux and approved several warrants. Groundbreaking on the Highway Garage is scheduled for approximately February 21, 2022.

• Removed mask requirement in all municipal buildings, effective immediately (all in favor)
• Approved hiring Goodhue Excavation, Inc. for Bovat Road culvert replacement, paid with FEMA money (all in favor)
• Authorized Town Administrator Amber Baker to sign Change Order #1 with Connor Contracting Inc., pending approval of Matt Young, Ascent Consulting (all in favor)
• Approved $1,000 daily-limit credit card for Road Foreman Todd Cadieux (all in favor)
• Approved Selectboard Regular Meeting Minutes 1/24/22 as written (all in favor)
• Approved Selectboard Emergency Meeting Minutes 1/27/22 as written (all in favor)
• Approved warrants AP #2, AP #3, AP #4, and AP #5 (all in favor)
• Entered executive session at 8:12 p.m. and exited at 8:57 p.m. to discuss contracts (all in favor)

Northwest Solid Waste District (NWSWD)

The Northwest Vermont Solid Waste Management District board voted to authorize Executive Director John Leddy to obtain detailed quotes for a trash compactor, concrete work, and electrical work. The board also approved a salary increase for Leddy to $77,258.00 following an executive session. The minutes of the December 1, 2021 meeting were accepted, and the board discussed a draft Weapon Free Workplace Policy, a solar project deadline, and a possible Highgate easement, but took no action on those items.

• Approved minutes of the December 1, 2021 board meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Director to get detailed quotes for compactor, concrete, and electrical work (unanimous)
• Approved salary increase for Executive Director to $77,258.00 (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session to discuss director's annual review and potential salary increase (unanimous)

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

The Georgia Development Review Board voted unanimously to accept draft decisions on a boundary line adjustment between the Paya and Lane properties on Carpenter Hill Rd, a final plat amendment for Wyeth Shamp and Ploy Mekdusadeerom on Conger Rd, and a site plan review for the Bruce & Calinda Turner Revocable Trust (B & A Auto). The board also approved the January 18, 2022 meeting minutes as submitted. No substantive new decisions were made on the Planning Commission's 2022 to-do list; the board discussed adding the Municipal Plan and clarifying the Route 7 Corridor Project's scope.

• Accepted draft decision with corrections for boundary line adjustment (BLA-004-21) between Paya and Lane at 331 and 365 Carpenter Hill Rd (unanimous)
• Accepted draft decision with corrections for final plat amendment (FA-001-21) for Wyeth Shamp & Ploy Mekdusadeerom on Conger Rd, pending any corrections from the Town's attorney (unanimous)
• Accepted draft decision with corrections for site plan review (SP-004-21) for Bruce & Calinda Turner Revocable Trust (B & A Auto) (unanimous)
• Approved January 18, 2022 DRB meeting minutes as submitted (unanimous)
• Motion to end meeting passed (unanimous)

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

The Selectboard finalized the 2022 Town Meeting Day Warning, reducing the dollar amount in Article 3 for a one-year St. Albans Recreation Department agreement from $25,000.00 to $18,000.00, and approved a 2022 budget of $3,459,136.00. It also voted to reduce the Planning Commission from seven to five seats as terms expire, authorized a working draft Memorandum of Understanding with Black Walnut LLC for a road in a planned development, and set a tournament beach fee for the Vermont Rockets. Bids for the Bovat Road culvert replacement were opened and will be vetted by Amber Baker and Todd Cadieux.

• Approved Selectboard Regular Meeting Minutes 1/10/22 as drafted (all in favor)
• Reduced Article 3 St. Albans Recreation amount from $25,000.00 to $18,000.00 (all in favor)
• Approved 2022 budget of $3,459,136.00, with $2,230,025.00 raised by taxes and $1,019,111.00 by non-tax revenues (all in favor)
• Reduced Planning Commission from seven to five seats as terms expire on Town Meeting Day 2022 (all in favor)
• Authorized Amber Baker to pursue a working draft Memorandum of Understanding with Black Walnut LLC for a road in the planned development (all in favor)
• Set Vermont Rockets beach fee at fifty percent of tournament days used in 2022 (all in favor)
• Opened Bovat Road culvert replacement bids: Goodhue Excavation $349,500.00 without P&P Bond / $360,000.00 with; Avery Excavation Inc. $290,470.00; SD Ireland $490,000.00; CCS Constructors $453,000.00; bids to be vetted by Amber Baker and Todd Cadieux
• Entered executive session at 9:38 p.m. under 1 V.S.A. §313 to discuss personnel; exited at 10:18 p.m. with no motions (all in favor)

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

The Georgia Selectboard decided to skip the traditional in-person Town Meeting and instead hold voting by Australian ballot on Tuesday, March 1 at Georgia Elementary & Middle School, with polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and a virtual informational meeting on Monday, February 28 at 7 p.m.; ballots will not be mailed to voters. The board also voted to add the St. Albans Recreation Department as a separate line item on the town warning, approved AP 66 and AP 1, and continued line-by-line review of the 2022 budget, agreeing on $100,000 for law enforcement and a $148,000 bottom line for the Library. The budget meeting was continued to Monday, January 24; the minutes record no final vote on the overall budget.

• Decided against a traditional in-person Town Meeting; voting by Australian ballot March 1 at Georgia Elementary & Middle School, polls 7 a.m.–7 p.m. (all in favor)
• Set a virtual informational meeting for Monday, February 28 at 7 p.m.; voters will not receive ballots by mail (all in favor)
• Approved adding the St. Albans Recreation Department as a separate line item on the town warning (all in favor)
• Approved AP 66 (all in favor)
• Approved AP 1 (all in favor)
• Agreed on $100,000 for the law enforcement budget line
• Agreed on a $148,000 bottom-line figure for the Library
• Continued the budget meeting to Monday, January 24 (all in favor)

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

The Georgia Development Review Board approved three applications: a site plan for B & A Auto (Bruce & Calinda Turner Revocable Trust) with conditions, a final plat amendment removing deferral permits on Lots 1 & 2 on Conger Rd for Wyeth Shamp & Ploy Mekdusadeerom, and a boundary line adjustment between the Paya and Lane properties on Carpenter Hill Rd. The board also approved draft decisions for GIDC's conditional use approval and Woodnladder Realty's 3-lot minor subdivision sketch plan, with two members abstaining on each. The 2022 meeting schedule was accepted with the July 5, 2022 meeting cancelled.

• Approved Site Plan Review SP-004-21 (B & A Auto) with conditions (all in favor)
• Approved Final Plat Amendment FA-001-21 to remove deferral permits on Lots 1 & 2 (all in favor)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment BLA-004-21 (all in favor)
• Approved draft decision for GIDC Conditional Use CU-003-21 (all in favor; Desautels and Letourneau abstained)
• Approved draft decision letter for Woodnladder Realty 3-lot minor subdivision SK-002-21 with corrections (all in favor; Desautels and Letourneau abstained)
• Accepted 2022 DRB meeting schedule with July 5, 2022 meeting cancelled (all in favor)
• Accepted December 7, 2021 and January 4, 2022 draft meeting minutes with corrections (all in favor)

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

The Georgia Selectboard approved splitting the $3,100 cost of removing a hazardous poplar tree on Route 7 and Ballard Road with property owners David and Cindy Lang. The board also approved the 2022 Milton Police Department Memorandum of Understanding, the 2022 VTrans Mileage Certificate, and a five-year service agreement with Johnson Controls. Additionally, the board instituted a mandatory face mask policy for all visitors and staff entering municipal buildings.

• Approved splitting tree removal cost ($1,550 town share) with David and Cindy Lang (Unanimous)
• Approved December 13, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections (Unanimous)
• Approved AP 64 warrant (Unanimous)
• Approved AP 65 year-end bills warrant (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Milton Police Department Memorandum of Understanding (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 VTrans Mileage Certificate (Unanimous)
• Approved 5-year Johnson Controls Service Contract for fire station alarm monitoring (Unanimous)
• Approved mandatory face mask requirement for all staff and visitors entering municipal buildings (Unanimous)

First Response

The Georgia Fire and Rescue Department held its regular business meeting on January 5, 2022, with 16 present, 6 excused, and 2 absent. The only recorded motion was to accept the previous meeting's minutes with changes, which passed. The rest of the meeting covered updates: the fire and rescue budget has been presented to the select board but no final proposed town budget has been released, the new truck is scheduled for May delivery, three members are leaving town, and various trainings and equipment orders were discussed. No substantive decisions beyond accepting the minutes were recorded.

• Accepted previous meeting minutes with changes (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

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)

The Georgia Development Review Board approved a Conditional Use request (CU-003-21) from Georgia Industrial Development Corporation for a smaller replacement commercial sign at Industrial Park Rd and Skunk Hill Rd. The DRB also held a Sketch Plan Review hearing (SK-002-21) for a 3-lot minor subdivision at 4377 Highbridge Rd proposed by Woodnladder Realty, LLC, d/b/a Ray Bouffard, but did not vote on it; staff were tasked to draft decision letters for both items to be voted on at the January 18, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved Conditional Use (CU-003-21) for GIDC commercial sign as proposed (all in favor)
• Closed CU-003-21 public hearing at 7:07 p.m.
• Closed SK-002-21 Sketch Plan Review hearing at 7:34 p.m.; no decision vote taken
• Tasked Zoning Administrator Emily Johnson to draft CU-003-21 decision letter for vote on Jan 18, 2022
• Tasked Zoning Administrator Emily Johnson to draft SK-002-21 Sketch Plan letter for vote on Jan 18, 2022