Georgia public meetings in 2023

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a budget meeting to discuss the upcoming budget and take action on a childcare tax. The board will also approve minutes from three prior meetings and plan the next agenda. Public comment on agenda items is limited to 5 minutes.

• Budget discussion
• Childcare tax action
• Approval of minutes for 12/06, 12/13, and 12/20 meetings

The Selectboard held a budget meeting, approving minutes from three prior meetings. They discussed library budget requests and ARPA funds for paving, but made no final decisions on these items. The board entered executive session and exited without taking any motions.

• Approved 12/06/2023 minutes with corrections (all in favor)
• Approved 12/13/2023 minutes with corrections (all in favor)
• Approved 12/20/2023 minutes with corrections (all in favor)
• Entered executive session (all in favor)
• Exited executive session (all in favor)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will meet to take action on several administrative and regulatory items. Decisions are expected regarding the animal ordinance, re-adoption of ordinances, and changing employee paychecks from weekly to bi-weekly.

• Action on Animal Ordinance
• Action on re-adoption of ordinances
• Action to approve or deny Fairfax Rescue introduction
• Action to change paychecks from weekly to bi-weekly
• Action on 2022 Audit and Full-time Treasurer position

The Selectboard transitioned the treasurer position to full-time and approved a shift to bi-weekly payroll starting February 8, 2024. The board also accepted the 2022 audit and authorized an offer to an EMS service.

• Approved full-time treasurer position effective 01.01.2024 (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved shift to bi-weekly payroll effective 02.08.2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted 2022 audit as presented (unanimous)
• Approved 802 Mechanical at a rate of $6,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant #33 and payroll warrant (unanimous)
• Approved permission for Perrigo to bring additional fill to Legal Trail #4 (unanimous)
• Approved extending an offer to one of two EMS services (unanimous)
• Approved 12/11/2023 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is meeting to discuss the budget and may enter executive session to discuss emergency services. The agenda is largely procedural, including approval of prior meeting minutes, public comment, and planning the next meeting agenda.

• Approval of Selectboard Regular Meeting Minutes for 12/13/2023
• Possible executive session on Emergency Services
• Plan next meeting agenda for 12/27/2023

School System

The Franklin West Supervisory Union Board of School Directors will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including requests for catastrophic paid leave, the FY'25 budget, and transportation reimbursement for Fletcher. The board will also discuss former ESSER positions, a new tech position, an alternate classroom update, a continuous improvement plan, and a snow days proposal.

• Catastrophic paid leave requests for Jane Longley and Deborah Mucia
• FY'25 budget discussion and action
• Transportation reimbursement for Fletcher
• Former ESSER positions and new tech position
• Snow days proposal

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Development Review Board will hold a public hearing regarding a sketch plan review for a proposed major PUD subdivision. The project involves a 34-acre property located between Sandy Lane and 1085 Sandy Birch Road.

• Sketch Plan Review (SK-006-23) for Sandy Birch Road LLC
• Proposed 7-Lot Major PUD subdivision
• 34 acre property in the AR-3 Zoning district

The board approved decision letters for the Gamache and Martin projects with added wetland buffer and deed information. A public hearing was held for a proposed 7-lot subdivision on Sandy Birch Road, and the November 21 minutes were approved.

• Approved decision letters for Gamache (FP-005-23, SP-002-23, CU-004-23) and Martin (FP-006-23) with wetland buffer and deed additions (5-0)
• Approved November 21, 2023 meeting minutes with minor edits (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for Sandy Birch Road LLC 7-Lot Major PUD subdivision (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission is meeting to review financial reports, ongoing projects, and new business. Key items include grant-funded work on a gully and trail design, invasive species control, and potential timber harvests. The commission will also discuss sponsoring campers and invasive signage.

• CRF balance: $122,154; General: $42,737; Line items: $5,018
• Grants approved for gully on 104A and Falls trail final design; $4,565.02 received, grant increased by $2,700 for archaeological study
• Phragmites control at SLW, new patch to be treated
• Possible group shelterwood harvest at SLW sites #1 and #4
• Connector trail RGNA to LT4 2024 RTP pre-application submitted

The Georgia Conservation Commission approved task orders for Watershed Consulting Associates to proceed with the ACRPC assessment grant for the gully on 104A and the CCRPC Falls trail final design. They also received a $4,565.02 payment from CCRPC for the 30% design and noted the archaeological study cost of $2,700, with the grant to be increased. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were discussions or updates.

• Approved task order for Watershed Consulting Associates to proceed with ACRPC assessment grant for gully on 104A
• Approved task order for Watershed Consulting Associates to proceed with CCRPC Falls trail final design
• Received $4,565.02 payment from CCRPC for 30% design of Falls trail
• Noted archaeological study cost of $2,700, grant to be increased by CCRPC

Selectboard

The Franklin County Regional Emergency Management Committee (REMC) is meeting virtually to discuss vulnerable populations and receive updates from the Northwest Vermont Medical Reserve Corps. The committee will also elect officers and committee representatives. This is a routine administrative and informational meeting.

• Discussion of vulnerable populations with Harry Schoppmann, NW Coordinator, VEM
• Updates on NWVT Medical Reserve Corps from Jacquie Kelley, VDH
• Election of officers (Chair, Vice Chair) and committee representatives

Selectboard

This is a special contractual executive session of the Georgia, VT Selectboard, held under Vermont statute 1 V.S.A sec 313, to discuss personnel matters. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, executive session, and adjournment.

• Executive session pursuant to 1 V.S.A sec 313

Selectboard

The Selectboard will hold a budget meeting at the Chris Letourneau Meeting Room and via Zoom. The agenda includes a potential executive session regarding emergency services.

• Budget meeting
• Executive session regarding Emergency Services

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission will discuss and potentially approve the Town Plan survey, and continue reviewing development regulations as divided among board members. The meeting also includes approval of the November 28 minutes and planning for the January 9, 2024 agenda.

• Approve Town Plan Survey
• Development Regulation review/research
• Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 11/28/2023
• Plan next meeting agenda for 1/9/2024

The Planning Commission approved the Town Plan survey with minor edits to questions on viewshed, community diversity, solar/wind, and tax language. The survey will be available December 13 and launched December 15, with responses due January 17, 2024. The commission also divided research tasks for development regulation review, including tiny homes, lot sizes, and short-term rentals, to continue in January.

• Approved Town Plan survey with minor edits (unanimous)
• Divided development regulation research among members
• Approved minutes from 11/28/2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 8:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will hold its regular meeting on December 11, 2023, addressing a wide range of action items including contracts, purchases, and ordinance updates. Key decisions include a furnace contract, animal ordinance, zoning fee schedule, highway truck purchase, and generator purchase. The board will also hear an overview from NWRPC and discuss a property with Fairbanks.

• Approval of warrants #31 and #32
• Action on furnace contract
• Action on animal ordinance
• Action on zoning fee schedule
• Action on highway truck purchase

The Georgia Selectboard approved a 10-year, $45,000 contract with Bill Hinman Greenbacker as advised by the assessor, and approved zoning fee schedule changes. They also approved the Old Derelict Car Show at Georgia Beach for 2024 with a fee waiver, and moved several items (animal ordinance, legal trail fill, re-adoption of ordinances, computer purchase, safety items) to future meetings. The board retired the DEI committee and created a two-member committee to draft a statement for January.

• Approved 10-year $45,000 contract with Bill Hinman Greenbacker (all in favor)
• Approved zoning fee schedule changes (all in favor)
• Approved Old Derelict Car Show at Georgia Beach for 2024, fee waived (all in favor)
• Approved Brookfield Service generator maintenance contract, twice per year (all in favor)
• Retired DEI committee (4-0, Rosenquist abstained)
• Created committee of Thomas and Jenkins to draft DEI statement (all in favor)
• Postponed highway truck purchase to budget meeting (all in favor)
• Moved animal ordinance, legal trail fill, re-adoption of ordinances, computer purchase, safety items to next meetings

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard held a budget meeting where they discussed the library budget and approved a reimbursement of $5,227.30 to the Historical Society for building repairs. The board also planned to meet with staff regarding budget matters. The meeting was routine, with no other major actions.

• Approved $5,227.30 reimbursement to Historical Society for repairs
• Discussed library budget
• Planned meetings with staff (A. Edwards, B. Giroux, B. Ebert)
• Next meeting scheduled for 12/13/2023

The Selectboard held a budget meeting and approved a reimbursement of $5,227.30 to the Historical Society for building repairs. The board also discussed the library budget and planned meetings with staff. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $5,227.30 reimbursement to Historical Society for building repairs (all in favor)

Northwest Solid Waste District (NWSWD)

The Northwest Vermont Solid Waste Management District Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and vote on the draft FY2025 administrative budget. They will also vote to set the FY2025 municipal assessment at $1.30 per capita, with a due date of November 15, 2024. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and reports from the director and treasurer.

• Public hearing on draft FY2025 administrative budget
• Vote to adopt FY2025 District Administrative Budget
• Vote to set FY2025 municipal assessment at $1.30 per capita
• Assessment due date: November 15, 2024
• Meeting held at St. Albans City Hall and via Zoom

The Northwest Vermont Solid Waste Management District Board of Supervisors approved the FY2025 administrative budget with a total income of $1,863,309 and set the FY2025 municipal assessment at $1.30 per capita. The board also approved the minutes from the August 2, 2023 meeting after noting attendance amendments. A public hearing on the budget was held with no public comments before closing.

• Approved minutes of the August 2, 2023 NWSWD Board Meeting with attendance amendments (all in favor)
• Approved FY2025 Administrative Budget with total income of $1,863,309.00 (roll call vote: 10-0)
• Set FY2025 District Municipal Assessment at $1.30 per capita with due date of November 15, 2024 and directed District Treasurer to issue warrants (roll call vote: 9-1, 1 abstention)

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving the treasurer's and director's reports, and discussing the 2024 budget with the Selectboard. The agenda also allows for public appearances and comment, and may enter executive session if needed.

• Discussion of 2024 budget with Selectboard
• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Library director's report, including annual report and finance process in treasurer's absence

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees approved minutes from three prior meetings and discussed the library budget, which is on track for the year. No substantive policy decisions were made; the board noted an unexpected budget meeting with the Select Board scheduled for the next day and that they had not yet received a response to a memo sent to the Select Board.

• Approved October 26, 2023 minutes as written (all approve)
• Approved November 20, 2023 minutes as written (all approve)
• Approved November 14, 2023 minutes as amended (all approve)
• Adjourned at 6:46 pm

School System

The Georgia Board of School Directors is holding its regular December meeting. The board will discuss the FY'25 budget with possible action, receive a safety update, and hear reports from the principal, financials, superintendent, and committees. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per agenda item.

• FY'25 Budget discussion and possible action
• Safety update discussion
• Bus Tracker App correspondence from K.L. Caspers
• Approval of November 7th meeting minutes
• Executive session possible per 1 V.S.A. Sec. 313

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Development Review Board will hold a meeting at the Chris Letourneau Meeting Room and via Zoom. The agenda includes public hearings and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearings
• Approval of DRB meeting minutes

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard is holding a special personnel meeting to discuss the personnel policy. The agenda includes a call to order, a report from the personnel policy subcommittee, and adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of personnel policy

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is meeting to discuss the town budget. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, public comment, and a budget discussion. The meeting is primarily a working session focused on budget matters.

• Budget discussion for the upcoming fiscal year
• Approval of Selectboard Regular Meeting Minutes for 11.22.2023
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the Town Plan survey results and development regulations. The commission will also approve minutes from the November 24 meeting and plan the agenda for the December 12 meeting.

• Review of Town Plan Survey
• Development Regulation Discussion
• Approval of Planning Meeting Minutes 11/24/23
• Plan agenda for meeting on 12/12/23

The Planning Commission met to review the Town Plan Survey and discuss ongoing development regulation research. The commission approved the minutes from their November 14, 2023, meeting and adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

• Approved November 14, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:10 p.m. (5-0)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes and warrants, hear public comment, and discuss several business items including a Historical Society request, furnace quotes, a DEI invitation, and engineering matters for Hidden Woods and Forest Glen. The board will also receive reports from the Town Administrator and Treasurer, and may enter executive session regarding Greenbacker.

• Approval of Warrants #30
• Historical Society request
• Furnace quotes
• DEI invitation to Aaron Kindsvatter
• Hidden Woods and Forest Glen - Engineer

The Selectboard voted down a motion to allow the DEI Committee to invite Aaron Kindsvatter to present opposing viewpoints on a DEI statement, with one yes, one no, and three abstentions. The board also approved minutes, Warrant #30, and four Errors and Omissions updates, and held executive sessions on contract and personnel matters. Two DEI Committee members resigned during the meeting.

• Approved 11.13.2023 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant #30 with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved four Errors and Omissions updates, excluding Veterans list (unanimous)
• Motion to allow DEI Committee to invite Aaron Kindsvatter failed (1-1-3)
• Held executive session on Greenbacker Contract issues; no motions made
• Held executive session on employee grievance; board to review and submit letter to community member (unanimous)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a budget meeting to discuss the upcoming budget and a request from the Historical Society. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and plan future agendas. Public comment on agenda items is limited to 5 minutes.

• Budget discussion
• Historical Society request
• Approval of Selectboard Regular Meeting Minutes for 11.15.2023

Selectboard

The Selectboard will hold a special meeting on November 22, 2023. The agenda consists of a potential executive session to meet with the Road Foreman.

• Executive session meeting with Road Foreman

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board will hold public hearings on three applications: a boundary line adjustment, a proposed 2-lot minor subdivision with site plan and conditional use review, and a final plat review for another subdivision. The board will also approve minutes from October 3, 2023, and the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Boundary Line Adjustment (BLA-002-23) for Kevin Harrison at 1420 Georgia Mountain Road, R-1 district
• Final Plat, Site Plan, and Conditional Use (FP-005-23, SP-002-23, CU-004-23) for Anthony and Lillian Gamache, 2-lot subdivision at 147 Georgia Middle Road, AR-1 & AR-2 districts
• Final Plat Review (FP-006-23) for Simone Martin & Theresa Poirie at 1871 Oakland Station Road, AR-1 district
• Approve 2024 DRB Schedule

The Development Review Board closed public hearings for a boundary line adjustment, a 2-lot minor subdivision with a four-unit dwelling, and a final plat review, but took no final votes on the applications. The board also approved the October 3, 2023 meeting minutes and the 2024 DRB schedule, removing the November 5 meeting date due to Election Day.

• Closed hearing for boundary line adjustment BLA-002-23 (unanimous)
• Closed hearing for final plat FP-005-23, site plan SP-002-23, conditional use CU-004-23 (unanimous)
• Closed hearing for final plat FP-006-23 (unanimous)
• Approved October 3, 2023 DRB minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved 2024 DRB schedule with November 5 removed (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to hold an executive session on a personnel matter. The agenda contains no other substantive items, and the board is expected to adjourn after the closed session. The executive session is permitted under Vermont open meeting law for personnel issues.

• Executive session on personnel

The Library Board of Trustees approved a 5% budget increase for submission to the select board. Trustees also authorized remote work arrangements for the Library Director and granted discretion to limit library hours following the Thanksgiving holiday.

• Approved 5% budget increase for select board submission
• Authorized Library Director to work remotely
• Authorized remote access setup for library computer system
• Granted Library Director discretion to limit hours after Thanksgiving

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission will review financial reports, discuss ongoing projects including the Lost Pond right-of-way and phragmites control, and consider new business such as trail construction quotes and a funding request from the St. Albans Watershed Association. They will also discuss reallocating cell tower funds and meeting time changes.

• Trail construction quotes: 802 Landscaping $18K, Rabbit Tracks $9K, Island Excavating $14K, VT Land Maintenance $16K
• St. Albans Watershed Assn. requests $1,000 for weed control (already completed)
• Archaeological study required for Falls trail design; CCRPC increased grant by $2,700
• Possible group shelterwood harvest at SLW sites #1 and #4
• Discussion on reallocating cell tower dollars ($4,700 last year) to CRF account

The Georgia Conservation Commission approved the October meeting minutes and voted to allocate a one-time appropriation of $2,000 to the St. Albans Watershed Association using line-item funds. The commission also discussed ongoing grant work, trail signage, forestry recommendations, and decided against requesting the Select Board allocate cell tower funds to the conservation reserve fund at this time.

• Approved October minutes with one attendance correction (unanimous)
• Approved a one-time $2,000 appropriation to the St. Albans Watershed Association using account 80-52.00 (unanimous)
• Decided not to ask the Select Board to allocate Cell Tower funds to the CRF at this time

School System

The Franklin West Supervisory Union Board of School Directors will hold a regular meeting with discussions on the FY'25 budget, a first reading of policy B20, and possible action on alternate classroom space and carousel meetings. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, reports, and public comment.

• FY'25 Budget discussion and possible action
• B20 Policy Revision, First Reading
• Alternate Classroom Space discussion and possible action
• Carousel Meetings discussion and possible action
• Staffing Update discussion

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is meeting to discuss the town budget. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, public comment, and a budget discussion, with a possible executive session. This is a working session focused on budget matters rather than specific action items.

• Budget discussion for the town
• Approval of Selectboard Budget Meeting Minutes for 11.02.2023
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

The Georgia Selectboard held a budget meeting to discuss the Town Garage budget, including potential adjustments and questions regarding overtime, paved roads, dirt roads, and bridges. The minutes record no substantive decisions or votes taken during the session.

• Discussed the Town Garage budget and potential adjustments

Selectboard

The Georgia Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on the VT Declaration of Inclusion by Bob Harnish and team, followed by Q&A. They will also review previous meeting minutes, discuss bias training, and work on a pros/cons list for the committee.

• Presentation on VT Declaration of Inclusion by Bob Harnish
• Review of 10/19 meeting minutes
• Bias training discussion
• Feedback form review
• Public comment period

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing budget status, and discussing the library director's report on the library credit card and leave reconciliation. Old business includes fringe payback and the holiday schedule. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Budget status and budget meeting review
• Library credit card discussion
• Leave reconciliation
• Fringe payback
• Holiday schedule

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees met to discuss the budget status, a proposed 60-70% budget increase for the library, and a selectboard request for a 5% increase. Trustees also discussed a library debit card, a vacation time discrepancy for the library director, and recognized Director Bridget Stone for an award from the Vermont Library Association. No formal votes or final policy approvals are recorded in the minutes.

• September meeting minutes tabled to December 5th meeting

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is meeting to discuss follow-up from the October 24 Town Plan public event and to discuss impact fees. The commission will also approve minutes from the October 10 meeting and plan the next meeting agenda.

• Follow-up discussion from Town Plan public event held October 24, 2023
• Impact Fee Discussion
• Approval of Planning Meeting Minutes from October 10, 2023
• Plan next meeting agenda for November 28, 2024

The Planning Commission concluded that the Impact Fee Ordinance does not need to be rewritten or revised as requested by the Selectboard, though it suggested the Selectboard may consider raising fees or adjusting departmental percentages in the future. The commission also discussed revisions to the Town Plan survey based on community feedback from the October 24 public event, and approved the October 10, 2023 meeting minutes and the 2024 meeting dates calendar.

• Concluded Impact Fee Ordinance does not need revision (unanimous)
• Approved October 10, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2024 meeting dates and hearing publication deadlines calendar (5-0)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will hold its regular meeting on November 13, 2023, addressing routine approvals and several action items. Key decisions include approving a firefighter application, appointing Jamie Cota as advisor for the Georgia Fire Rescue Department, and acting on Comcast, uninsured motorist policy, and MVP insurance. The board will also discuss town cemeteries, a time clock, and results of a special meeting.

• Firefighter application approval - Action
• Jamie Cota as advisor for GFRD - Action
• Comcast - Action
• Pacif uninsured motorist policy - Action
• MVP insurance - Action

The Selectboard approved a new firefighter application, a department advisor, and contracts for Comcast and Pacif insurance. The board also authorized a debit card for the library and decided to put a Veterans reserve fund proposal on the ballot.

• Approved Michael Cook's application for the Georgia Fire Department
• Accepted Jamie Cota as advisor for GFRD
• Approved Comcast contracts following review
• Approved $1,000,000 Pacif uninsured motorist policy contract
• Approved debit card for the library in the Library Director's name
• Accepted Warrants #25, #26, #27, #28 (with revisions), and #29
• Approved special committee meeting minutes
• Approved 10.23.2023 meeting minutes with adjustments

Development Review Board (DRB)

This is a procedural Development Review Board meeting with no substantive items listed on the agenda. The board will call the meeting to order, approve minutes, discuss other business, plan the next agenda, and adjourn. No public hearings, applications, or decisions are scheduled.

• No public hearings listed
• Approval of DRB meeting minutes
• Planning next meeting agenda

School System

The Georgia School District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on a staffing update, including the retirement of Tammy Briggs, and a community engagement update. They will also discuss the FY'25 budget, with possible action. The meeting includes standard reports from the principal, financials, and superintendent.

• Retirement of Tammy Briggs, Literacy & Math Interventionist
• FY'25 Budget discussion and possible action
• Community Engagement Update discussion and possible action
• Approval of minutes from October 10, 2023 meeting

Selectboard

At a special town meeting on Nov. 7, 2023, voters considered two articles. Article 1, which would have changed the town's fiscal year end from December 30 to June 30, failed by a vote of 59 no to 46 yes. Article 2, ratifying the March 2023 election results despite a ballot error, passed by voice vote.

• Article 1 (fiscal year change to June 30) failed, 59 no to 46 yes
• Article 2 (ratification of March 2023 election results) passed by voice vote

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard is holding a budget meeting with department heads to discuss the upcoming budget. This is a working session focused on budget planning, not a regular decision-making meeting.

• Budget meeting with department heads

The Selectboard held a budget meeting with various department heads and commissions to review handouts and discuss funding needs. No formal votes were taken on budget approvals or expenditures during the session.

Northwest Solid Waste District (NWSWD)

The Northwest Vermont Solid Waste District Board of Supervisors will meet to review staff and committee reports. Key discussions include the draft FY 25 budget and updates regarding owner's representative services for the building.

• Review of FY 25 Budget (Draft)
• Building committee report on Owners Representative services
• Approval of August 2, 2023, minutes
• Executive Director and Financial reports

The Northwest Vermont Solid Waste Management District Board of Supervisors approved the minutes from August 2, 2023, and authorized Board Chair Josie Henry to sign banking resolution documents on behalf of the board. The board also voted to warn the draft FY25 budget for further review at the December 2023 meeting, and heard updates on staff reports, committee work, and the Alburgh Transfer Station operations.

• Approved minutes of the August 2, 2023 board meeting
• Authorized Board Chair Josie Henry to sign documents on behalf of the board for the Peoples Trust Banking Resolution
• Warned the proposed draft FY25 budget for the December 2023 meeting

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, reviewing the budget, hearing reports from the treasurer and library director, and considering adoption of a vulnerable person policy. The agenda also includes updates on the security system, community room policy, staffing, insurance, grants, and the CLN Annual Meeting.

• Vulnerable person policy update adoption
• Budget status review
• Security system update
• Community Room policy
• Staffing, insurance, and grants updates

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is meeting to hold a workshop on the new Town Plan. The agenda includes discussion of the Town Plan, planning the next meeting agenda, and other business. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion: Planning Commission New Town Plan Workshop

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is holding a public open house to discuss the creation of the new Town Plan. This is a discussion session, not a decision-making meeting, and no votes or formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Public open house for discussion on the creation of the New Town Plan

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will meet to take action on a trail ordinance and an appropriation for the St. Albans Watershed Association. The board will also discuss health insurance providers and a junk ordinance.

• Action on Trail Ordinance
• Action on St. Albans Watershed Association appropriation
• Discussion of Junk Ordinance
• Discussion of health insurance (MVP or BCBS)
• Bovat rd update

The Selectboard approved a trails policy for four specific trails and decided to continue using BlueCross Blue Shield for employee health insurance. The board also approved two warrants and a budgeted payment to the St. Albans Watershed Association.

• Approved trails policy for #1, #3, #4, and #5 (3-1-1)
• Approved continuing health insurance with BlueCross Blue Shield (All in favor)
• Approved Warrant #23 with the removal of a Canon printer (All in favor)
• Approved Warrant #24 for school tax payment (All in favor)
• Approved budgeted payment to St. Albans Watershed Association (All in favor)
• Approved 10.9.2023 meeting minutes with changes (All in favor)
• Moved approval of special committee meeting minutes to November 13th (All in favor)

Selectboard

The Georgia Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is meeting to review its charge, discuss the State of Vermont's Proclamation of Inclusion, and hear an update from Bob Harnish. The committee will also discuss social media and, if time permits, revisit community feedback and unconscious bias topics.

• Review of State of Vermont Proclamation of Inclusion
• Confirmation of presentation from Bob Harnish via Zoom
• Review of Declaration of Inclusion website standard statement
• Social media discussion
• Public comment

The committee reviewed its charge to research the implications of a DEI statement for the town. Members discussed a scheduled presentation by Bob Harnish on November 15 and shared perspectives on equity, equality, and local experiences with discrimination.

• Approved corrected and amended minutes

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard is meeting to discuss the budget. The agenda is primarily a budget discussion session, with no specific dollar amounts or project details listed. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes for agenda items.

• Budget discussion
• Approval of minutes from 10/04/2023
• Public comment period
• Plan next meeting agenda for 11/03/2023

The Georgia, VT Selectboard held a budget meeting on October 18, 2023, and approved a letter to be sent to the public regarding the November 7th election. The board also decided that Cheryl Letourneau would check with VLCT about a meeting before voting on the 7th. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved letter to public for Nov. 7 election
• Directed Cheryl Letourneau to check with VLCT about a pre-election meeting

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard is holding a special personnel committee meeting to work on the personnel policy. The agenda includes a call to order, a report from the personnel subcommittee, and adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Work on personnel policy

The Selectboard's special personnel committee met to review the personnel policy and discuss fire department employee response and pay rates. Cheryl Letourneau was assigned to check with other fire departments and to add a paragraph to the Public Works Director job description. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Reviewed personnel policy (no vote)
• Cheryl Letourneau to check fire department employee response and pay rates (assigned)
• Cheryl Letourneau to add paragraph to Public Works Director job description (assigned)

Northwest Solid Waste District (NWSWD)

The Northwest Vermont Solid Waste Management District Board of Supervisors will meet to review project updates and proposals from an owner’s representative. The meeting includes public comment and is accessible via Zoom.

• Project updates on solid waste management initiatives
• Owner’s Representative Proposals for district projects

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board is holding its regular meeting on October 17, 2023. The agenda contains only routine items: call to order, agenda changes, approval of minutes from the October 3 meeting, other business, and planning the next meeting. No public hearings, applications, or substantive decisions are listed.

• Approval of DRB meeting minutes from October 3, 2023
• Planning next meeting agenda for November 7, 2023

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss ongoing business including a possible shelterwood harvest at SLW, grant-funded trail design work, and quotes for a legal trail connector to RGNA. They will also review correspondence, financial reports, and new business items such as a memory tree planting and upcoming budgets.

• Quotes for Legal trail #4 connector to RGNA: 802 Landscaping $18K, Rabbit Tracks $12K, others TBD
• Assessment grant approved for gully on 104A; task order to Watershed Consulting Associates
• Falls trail final design task order to Watershed Consulting Associates; first payment $4,565.02 received; grant increased by $2,700 for archaeological study
• Possible group shelterwood harvest at SLW site #1; site #4 cut except buffers
• Phragmites controls at SLW – possible new contractor to visit site

The commission approved the minutes from the September meeting. Members reviewed financial balances and provided updates on ongoing grant-funded projects and site visits.

• Approved September minutes (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is meeting to discuss preparations for the upcoming ReGrowth Town Plan open house and workshop, including reviewing materials, advertising status, and logistics. The meeting is primarily administrative, focusing on planning the October 24 public engagement event.

• Review of ReGrowth Town Plan Open House/Workshop materials
• Discussion of advertising for the event, including paid Facebook ads and local community pages
• Planning for October 24 Open House (1-5 p.m.) and Workshop (6-8 p.m.) at Fire & Rescue Meeting Room
• Approval of September 26, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the September 26, 2023 meeting minutes unanimously and discussed preparations for the October 24 Town Plan Open House and Workshop, including materials, advertising, and logistics. The commission also reviewed a draft Town Plan Grant 2024 application and discussed impact fees, with revisions and further review scheduled for the November 14 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 26, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Discussed Town Plan Open House/Workshop materials and advertising
• Reviewed draft Town Plan Grant 2024; zoning staff to make revisions
• Discussed impact fees; review added to November 14 agenda

School System

The Franklin West Supervisory Union (FWSU) joint board meeting will cover staffing changes, a budget presentation, policy updates, and other administrative items. The individual school boards (Fairfax, Fletcher, Georgia) will then meet to discuss local matters such as building projects, transportation, and community engagement.

• Staffing update: resignation of J. Wright
• Budget presentation and possible action
• Second reading of policies C13 (homeless students), F3 (fire drills), F4 (access control)
• FY24 calendar adjustment discussion
• Georgia School Board: bank resolution for food service

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting to discuss how to gather future community input on ARPA funds. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering committee reports, planning the next meeting, and a possible executive session.

• Discussion on ARPA community input process

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes and warrants, then take up unfinished business including a junk ordinance, trails policy, livestock ordinance, ARPA funds, and a Philo monitoring contract. Board business includes items on Boat Rd, a 20 ft right of way on 104A, a fuel contract, and an appropriation request from the St. Albans Watershed Association. The board will also hear public comment and receive reports from the town administrator and treasurer.

• Junk Ordinance
• Trails Policy
• Livestock Ordinance
• ARPA Funds
• Fuel Contract

The Selectboard approved amendments to the motor vehicle and traffic ordinances, removing 'legal trails' language. The trails policy was tabled to the next meeting for further review. The board also approved several contracts and fund transfers, including a fuel contract with Rowley Fuels and moving CD funds to the cemetery fund.

• Approved motor vehicle and traffic ordinances as amended (unanimous)
• Tabled trails policy to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Philo monitoring contract for Library and Administration Building (unanimous)
• Approved creation of trail along fence on 104A (4-0-1, Rosenquist abstained)
• Approved moving forward with Rowley Fuels for fuel contract (unanimous)
• Closed CD and transferred approximately $1,700 to cemetery fund (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant #22 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 09.25.2023 with corrections (unanimous)

Fire & Rescue

The Georgia Fire and Rescue Department held a regular business meeting on October 5, 2023, covering operational updates and training plans. No substantive decisions or votes were taken; the only motions were to accept the previous meeting's minutes and to adjourn. The meeting was primarily informational, with updates on equipment, training, and community events.

• Accepted previous meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard is holding a special meeting on October 5, 2023. The agenda includes a call to order and a possible executive session with Jimmy Center regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). No other business is listed.

• Executive session with Jimmy Center regarding DEI

Selectboard

The Selectboard holds an organizational meeting for the newly formed Georgia Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Members will review the committee’s charge from the Selectboard, assign roles, and plan next steps including scheduling and a town informational session. Public comment is allowed with a three-minute limit per person.

• Review of Selectboard charge for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
• Committee assignments and scheduling
• Planning for town informational session
• Means of soliciting resident feedback

The committee elected its Chair, Co-Chair, and Secretary and scheduled three upcoming meetings. Members discussed methods for soliciting community feedback but tabled final decisions pending clarification of the Selectboard's charge.

• Elected Jana Thuesen as Chair
• Elected Heather Grimm as Co-Chair
• Elected Martha Jansen as Secretary
• Scheduled meetings for 10/19, 11/15, and 12/4 at 7p
• Tabled decisions on community feedback methods pending charge clarification

Northwest Solid Waste District (NWSWD)

The Northwest Vermont Solid Waste District Board of Supervisors will hold a public meeting to approve past minutes, hear staff and committee reports, and allow public comment. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda, but the Operations committee will discuss the Alburgh Transfer Station.

• Public comment period open to residents
• Operations committee to discuss Alburgh Transfer Station
• Building committee reviewed Owners Representative RFP responses
• Financial report to be presented by staff
• Minutes from August 2, 2023 to be approved

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a budget meeting to discuss the upcoming fiscal year's budget. The agenda is largely procedural, including approval of previous meeting minutes, with the main substantive item being the budget discussion.

• Budget discussion for upcoming fiscal year
• Approval of Selectboard Regular Meeting Minutes for 09.20.23

The Selectboard discussed several administrative and financial items, including the final bill for the town garage and the use of ARPA funds. No formal votes or decisions were recorded for the items discussed.

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special personnel meeting. The primary item on the agenda is a discussion regarding personnel policy.

• Personnel policy discussion

The Selectboard met for a personnel special meeting to review and correct the personnel policy, but no formal decisions or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned by motion.

• Reviewed personnel policy for corrections (no action taken)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on a variance application (VAR-002-23 Newton) and consider issuing decision letters for three prior applications: CU-003-23 Moose Mountain, SA-001-23 Black Walnut, and FP-004-23 St Pierre. The board will also approve minutes from the September 19 meeting and plan for the next meeting, noting the October 17 meeting is cancelled.

• Public hearing on variance application VAR-002-23 Newton
• Decision letter for CU-003-23 Moose Mountain
• Decision letter for SA-001-23 Black Walnut
• Decision letter for FP-004-23 St Pierre
• October 17 meeting cancelled

The Development Review Board approved a variance application (VAR-002-23) allowing Park Newton to build a home closer to the road on a pie-shaped lot at 0 Conger Road, due to hardship from wetlands and other obstacles. The board also approved minutes from September 19, 2023, and accepted decision letters for CU-003-23, SA-001-23, and FP-004-23 with minor changes. The October 17 meeting was cancelled due to lack of agenda items.

• Approved variance VAR-002-23 for setbacks at 0 Conger Road (6-0)
• Approved DRB minutes from September 19, 2023 (5-0-1)
• Accepted decision letters for CU-003-23, SA-001-23, and FP-004-23 (6-0)
• Cancelled October 17, 2023 meeting due to lack of agenda items

Selectboard

The Georgia, Vermont Selectboard will convene a special meeting to discuss personnel policy and subcommittee reports. No public decisions are listed on the agenda; an executive session may be held under state law.

The Selectboard held a special meeting to review the 2017 Personnel Policy against the revised 2020 addition. No decisions were made; the review was ongoing. The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

• Reviewed 2017 Personnel Policy vs. 2020 revision (no action taken)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a review of development regulation definitions. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the September 12, 2023, meeting.

• Discussion of Development Regulation Review- Definitions

The Planning Commission started reviewing the Definitions section of the Development Regulations. The board approved the minutes from the September 12, 2023 meeting with minor changes, with one abstention. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Started review of Definitions portion of Development Regulations
• Approved 9/12/2023 meeting minutes with minor changes (4-0-1)

Town Government

This is a regular town meeting agenda with only procedural notice information. No specific action items, proposals, or discussions are listed.

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will consider several unfinished business items, including an ARPA committee proposal, traffic, trails, and junk ordinances, and a security monitoring contract. They will also discuss a veteran's monument, a potential shift from fiscal to calendar year, and take action on a special election warning and a Comcast upgrade contract.

• ARPA committee proposal
• Traffic ordinance
• Trails ordinance
• Philo Security Monitoring Contract for Library and Town Office
• Comcast upgrade contract - action signatures

The Selectboard established a long-term memorial committee chaired by T. Cleveland to manage the Veterans Memorial. The board also approved a special meeting warning regarding the transition to a fiscal-year budget. Several ordinances and contracts were tabled or withdrawn for further review.

• Approved long-term memorial committee with T. Cleveland as chair
• Approved special meeting warning for Articles 1 and 4 (fiscal-year budget transition)
• Approved Selectboard meeting minutes for 9.11.2023 as amended
• Approved Warrant #21
• Tabled Philo security monitoring contract to next meeting
• Withdrew motion to adopt traffic ordinance due to conflicts
• Moved Junk Ordinance to next meeting
• Approved meeting with Ethics Committee to review attorney feedback

School System

The Georgia School Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on replacing a boiler. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom, with limited public comment. If needed, the board may enter executive session for certain discussions.

• Boiler replacement discussion and possible action

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is meeting for a budget-focused session. They will discuss the 5-year plan, appropriations, and insurances, along with receiving reports from the town administrator, treasurer, and subcommittees. No votes or specific dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of 5-year plan
• Discussion of appropriations
• Discussion of insurances
• Reports from town administrator, treasurer, and subcommittees
• Plan next meeting agenda for 10/04/2023

The Georgia Selectboard met for a budget planning session but made no final decisions. They discussed gathering census data for the 5-year plan, reviewing appropriations requests, waiting on an insurance quote, examining impact fee practices, and having the library track grant expenditures. The meeting was adjourned without substantive votes.

• No substantive decisions made; items deferred pending data and quotes
• Agreed to call NWRP for census data for the 5-year plan
• Deferred insurance decision pending MVP quote
• Agreed to review impact fee ordinance and other towns' practices
• Agreed to have library track grant expenditures

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board will hold public hearings on two applications: a site plan amendment to extend expiration dates for three approvals at Ballard Road parcels, and a conditional use request for retail sales of manufactured sheds at 1149 Ethan Allen Highway. The board will also approve minutes, review decision letters, and plan the next meeting.

• Site Plan Amendment SA-001-23 by 17 Black Walnut, LLC to extend expiration dates for SP-001-21, SP-002-21, SP-003-21 at Ballard Road parcels in South Village district
• Conditional Use CU-003-23 by Moose Mountain Creations, LLC for retail sales of manufactured sheds at 1149 Ethan Allen Highway
• Approval of DRB minutes from September 5, 2023
• Decision letters for PR-002-23 (Cline Road, LLC) and FP-004-23 (St Pierre)
• Next meeting scheduled for October 3, 2023

The Development Review Board held public hearings on a site plan amendment and a conditional use application, then deliberated and approved a decision letter. The board voted unanimously to extend three site plan approvals for 17 Black Walnut, LLC to June 1, 2029, and closed the hearing for Moose Mountain Creations' conditional use request without a decision. The board also approved the September 5, 2023 minutes and signed the Cline Road LLC decision letter.

• Extended three site plan approvals (SP-001-21, SP-002-21, SP-003-21) to June 1, 2029 for 17 Black Walnut, LLC (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for Moose Mountain Creations conditional use application (CU-003-23) without a decision
• Approved DRB minutes from September 5, 2023 (5-0)
• Signed decision letter for Cline Road, LLC (PR-002-23) (5-0)
• No action taken on St Pierre decision letter (FP-004-23)

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss ongoing projects including a potential land conservation opportunity near Arrowhead boat launch, grant-funded work on a gully and Falls trail, and a possible shelterwood harvest. They will also review financial reports and consider new business items such as a legal trail connector and budget planning.

• CRF balance: $121,955.29; General: $42,688.03; Line items: $6,583.00
• Grant approved for gully on 104A; task order issued to Watershed Consulting Associates
• Falls trail final design task order issued; $4,565.02 received for 30% design; archaeological study now required
• Possible group shelterwood harvest at SLW site #1; site #4 cut except buffers
• Potential conservation of land on 104A across from Arrowhead boat launch due to new heron rookery

The Georgia Conservation Commission approved installing a path from Trail #4 to the RGNA parking lot and renting a brush mower to mow a loop around the old farmstead at SLW. Both motions were unanimous. The commission also received task orders for grant-funded work on a gully and trail design, and discussed a potential forest harvest in Area 1 at SLW.

• Approved installing a path from Trail #4 to RGNA parking lot (unanimous)
• Approved renting a brush mower to mow a loop around old farmstead at SLW (unanimous)
• Approved August minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Jen as Vice-Chair (unanimous)

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard is holding a special meeting to discuss selectboard subcommittees and reports, specifically focusing on personnel and job descriptions. The agenda contains only this single substantive item, with no other business listed.

• Review of personnel job descriptions

The Georgia Selectboard held a special meeting on September 13, 2023, with members Nick Martin and Carl Rosenquist present. The only substantive item was a discussion of the job description for the Public Works director, which the two members had previously met to review. No formal decisions were made, and the board adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Adjourned the special meeting at 2:00 pm (motion by Rosenquist, seconded by Martin, all in favor)

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to review the library's budget status and results of a budget meeting, hear the director's report on summer reading program statistics, facilities, and personnel, and address any old or new business. The board may also enter executive session to discuss vacation and sick time reconciliation, which is permitted under Vermont law for specific reasons. The meeting is open to the public, with time for public appearances and comment.

• Review of budget status and budget meeting results
• Library director's report on summer reading program (SRP) statistics
• Facilities and personnel updates from the library director
• Possible executive session for vacation/sick time reconciliation
• Public comment period and opportunity to add or remove agenda items

The Board approved an invoice for computer system maintenance and confirmed the Library Director receives three weeks of paid vacation annually. Trustees expressed concern over budget accounting inconsistencies and will send a memo to the Selectboard regarding insurance fund reimbursement.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Approved Green Mountain Geek invoice for computer system maintenance
• Confirmed Library Director receives 3 weeks paid vacation per year starting Jan 1, 2023
• Decided Library Director will cover hours with subs as needed pending budget clarity
• Decided to send memo to Selectboard regarding request for Director to reimburse town for insurance funds

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission will meet to discuss ReGrowth Planning with Michael Allen, approve minutes from the August 8 meeting, and plan the next agenda. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Discussion with Michael Allen on ReGrowth Planning
• Approval of Planning Meeting Minutes from 8/8/2023
• Planning next meeting agenda for 9/26/2023

The Planning Commission discussed the upcoming Town Plan update with ReGrowth Planning, including plans for public meetings and surveys. They approved the minutes from the August 8, 2023 meeting and authorized an application for a State of Vermont grant to draft new Development Regulations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from 8/8/2023 meeting (4-0)
• Authorized application for State of Vermont grant for drafting new Development Regulations (4-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will review and approve the previous meeting's minutes, hear the treasurer's report on budget status and results of a budget meeting, and receive the library director's report on summer reading program statistics, facilities, and personnel. The agenda also includes a possible executive session for vacation/sick time reconciliation, public comment, and setting the next meeting date.

• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report: budget status and budget meeting results
• Library director's report: SRP stats, facilities, personnel
• Possible executive session for vacation/sick time reconciliation
• Public comment period

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will consider several action items, including a security camera policy, a system administrator appointment, and a resolution for a town plan grant. They will also discuss ARPA funds, an ethics policy, and a potential shift from fiscal to calendar year accounting. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and warrants.

• Security Camera policy - Action
• System administrator - Action
• ARPA - Discussion
• Resolution for Town Plan Grant - Action
• Philo Monitoring Contract - Action

The board voted to prepare a special election to convert the town from a calendar-year to a fiscal-year budget, a change that would align payments with due dates and avoid borrowing. It also approved a security camera policy, appointed system administrators, created an ARPA committee, and approved several smaller items. The meeting included discussion on the ARPA fund balance and a motion to table the Philo monitoring contract.

• Approved motion to prepare special election for fiscal year budget (all in favor)
• Approved Security Camera Video Surveillance in Physical Access Control Policy (all in favor)
• Appointed D. Bergstrom as webmaster and J. Comstock as backup for security camera system (4-0, S. Jenkins did not vote)
• Created ARPA committee to propose use of remaining funds (all in favor)
• Appointed C. Rosenquist and S. Jenkins to ARPA committee (3-0, two abstained)
• Approved $336.52 error and omissions correction (all in favor)
• Approved Zoning Administrator to apply for $35,000 Town Plan grant (all in favor)
• Approved $1,000 debit card limit attached to General Fund (all in favor)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard held a budget meeting to discuss the upcoming budget process, including a timeline for department budgets due November 2, a possible move to a fiscal year, and an 18-month budget. They also discussed bringing payroll in-house to save costs and reviewed financials and capital plan items. The meeting was largely a working session with no final decisions made.

• Budget timeline for all budget meetings adding up to 5% from last year
• Discussion on moving to a fiscal year and special election
• Discussion on moving payroll in house to save costs, including canceling PayChex contract
• Departments to prepare budgets by November 2
• Tax budget times by 1.33 for an 18-month budget

The Selectboard discussed moving from a calendar year to a fiscal year budget, which would require an 18-month budget at a 1.33% tax rate. They decided to hold a special election in November for the community to vote on the change. The board also set a budget timeline, instructed department heads to keep budget increases to no more than 5% if possible, and scheduled a November 2 meeting with all department heads.

• Held special election in November for fiscal year change
• Set budget timeline for department heads
• Instructed department heads to limit budget increases to 5% if possible
• Scheduled November 2 meeting with all department heads
• Requested ARPA wishlist from each department
• Requested new inventory list for capital budget items

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board is holding public hearings on two proposed Planned Unit Developments: a 15-lot, 14-unit PUD at Cline Road and Horseshoe Barn Road, and a 4-lot major PUD at Polly Hubbard Road. The board will also approve minutes from its August 15 meeting and plan its next agenda.

• Continuance of preliminary plat review for Cline Road, LLC: 15-lot, 14-unit PUD at Cline Road and Horseshoe Barn Road (Parcel ID# 102130000, AR-1 zoning)
• Final plat review for Jamie St. Pierre: 4-lot major PUD subdivision at Polly Hubbard Road (Parcel ID# 111400300, AR-1 zoning)
• Approval of DRB meeting minutes from 8/15/2023

The Development Review Board continued the preliminary plat review for Cline Road LLC's 15-lot PUD, discussing easement changes, open space, wetlands, and housing sizes, but took no final action. The board also held a final plat review for Jamie St. Pierre's four-lot PUD at Polly Hubbard Road, adding conditions about wetland buffers and road widths. Both hearings were continued without a vote on approval.

• Continued preliminary plat review for Cline Road LLC PUD (no vote)
• Continued final plat review for Jamie St. Pierre PUD (no vote)
• Approved minutes from 8/15/2023 with minor changes (7-0)

School System

The Georgia School Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from past sessions, discuss required policy updates, and receive reports. The board may take action on second readings of policies related to homeless students and emergency preparedness.

• Second reading and possible action on policy C13 (Students Who Are Homeless)
• Second reading and possible action on policy F3 (Fire & Emergency Preparedness Drills)
• Second reading and possible action on policy F4 (Access Control And Visitor Management)

School System

The Franklin West Supervisory Union Board of School Directors is holding a special meeting via Zoom to discuss and possibly take action on a meeting with the FWSU Education Association. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with an executive session if needed and public comment limited to 5 minutes.

• Meeting with FWSU Education Association (discussion, possible action)
• Executive session possible under 1 V.S.A. Sec. 313
• Public comment limited to 5 minutes on agenda items

Selectboard

The Georgia VT Selectboard will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from the prior meeting and warrants, review correspondence, and discuss unfinished and new business including software for the fire department, right-of-way issues, and policy updates. The board will also hear subcommittee reports and set the agenda for the next meeting.

• Approval of Selectboard Regular Meeting Minutes for 8/14/2023
• Approval of Warrants #17
• Microsoft software for Fire Department
• 20 Ft Right of way Russell Greene
• Security Camera policy - Action

The Georgia Selectboard approved several actions, including a $35,000 town plan preparation contract, a letter of support for VELCO, and moving the Microsoft Fire Department license to a business plan. They also approved appointments, warrants, and a part-time seasonal worker. Several items were moved to the next meeting, including the Ethics Policy and various ordinances.

• Approved $35,000 for town plan preparation (unanimous)
• Approved chair to sign VELCO support letter (4-0-1, Jenkins abstained)
• Approved moving Fire Department Microsoft license to business plan (unanimous)
• Approved Jen Kale to GCC, Lavallee as alternate (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant #17 and #15 (unanimous)
• Approved web payment with new bank account (unanimous)
• Approved Chip Sterns to work with treasurer and staff (unanimous)
• Approved part-time seasonal worker at $35/hour for plowing (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is meeting to discuss updates to the Town Plan and development regulations. The commission will also review minutes from its August 8 meeting and plan the agenda for its September 12 meeting. No votes or final decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of Town Plan update
• Discussion of Development Regulations
• Approval of minutes from 8/8/23 meeting
• Planning of 9/12/23 meeting agenda

School System

The Franklin West Supervisory Union Board of School Directors is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on a meeting with the FWSU Education Association. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with an executive session possible if needed.

• Discussion and possible action on meeting with FWSU Education Association
• Public comment limited to 5 minutes on agenda items
• Possible executive session under 1 V.S.A. Sec. 313

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss ongoing conservation projects, including a potential land conservation opportunity on 104A, grant-funded work on a gully and trail design, and invasive species control. They will also consider new business such as a legal trail connector, a treasurer nomination, and a possible conservation donation from a landowner.

• Assessment grant approved for gully on 104A; task order issued to Watershed Consulting Associates
• Falls trail final design task order issued; $4,565.02 received from CCRPC for 30% design
• Phragmites control at SLW with $1,000 grant for signage
• Possible conservation of 5+ acres on 104A near Arrowhead boat launch (Bidwell lot)
• Discussion of conserving deferred lot #11 on Quarry Rd with Jeff Boissoneault

The Georgia Conservation Commission approved its June minutes, appointed Noah Lavallee as an alternate member, and nominated Tom Hargy as treasurer. It received grant task orders for the gully on 104A and the Falls trail final design, and discussed several land conservation inquiries, with no final decisions on those properties.

• Approved June minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Noah Lavallee as alternate member (unanimous)
• Nominated Tom Hargy for treasurer (unanimous)
• Decided no need to improve ROW along 104A for trail #4 connector
• Received task order for gully assessment on 104A (ACRPC)
• Received task order for Falls trail final design (CCRPC)
• Received $4,565.02 first payment from CCRPC for 30% design

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board is meeting to conduct a site visit for an application related to Cline Road (PR-002-23). The agenda includes only this site visit and standard procedural items, with no other business or public hearings listed.

• Site visit to Cline Road (PR-002-23)

The Development Review Board continued the preliminary plat review for a 15-lot, 14-unit Planned Unit Development. The board also approved the July 18, 2023, meeting minutes and signed a decision letter for SK-005-23.

• Continued preliminary plat review (PR-002-23) for Cline Road PUD until September 5, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved July 18, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved and signed decision letter for SK-005-23 (6-0)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is meeting to conduct budget discussions with department heads. This meeting is dedicated to reviewing departmental budget items.

• Budget meeting discussion with Dept. Heads

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard's Budget and Finance subcommittee is meeting to discuss budget matters, including a meeting with Public Works. The agenda is brief and contains only one substantive item.

• Meeting with Public Works regarding budget and finance

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Development Review Board is holding a public hearing for a preliminary plat review of a proposed 15-lot, 14-unit planned unit development at Cline Road and Horseshoe Barn Road. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and plan the next agenda.

• Preliminary Plat Review (PR-002-23) for Cline Road, LLC: 15-lot, 14-unit PUD at Cline Road and Horseshoe Barn Road, Parcel ID# 102130000, AR-1 zoning
• Public hearing on the PUD application
• Approval of DRB meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for 09/05/2023

The Development Review Board held a preliminary plat review for a 15-lot, 14-unit planned unit development at Cline Road and Horseshoe Barn Road, hearing abutters' concerns about water runoff, screening, and easements. The board voted unanimously to continue the hearing to September 5, 2023, and scheduled a site visit for August 18. The board also approved the July 18 meeting minutes and signed the decision letter for SK-005-23.

• Continued PR-002-23 preliminary plat hearing to Sept 5 (6-0)
• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved decision letter SK-005-23 with minor changes (6-0)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will consider approving $35,000 for a new Town Plan, installing security cameras and door access at the library, and accepting a related surveillance policy. They will also hear updates on the tax rate and treasurer's report, and act on several other items including a tire purchase and firefighter appointments.

• Approve $35K for new Town Plan
• Install 3 outdoor cameras, door access system, panic buttons at library
• Purchase tires for Public Works Dept. for $3,030.40
• Accept Video Surveillance and Access Control Policy
• Approve warrants #16

The Georgia Selectboard approved up to $35,000 from ARPA funds for a new town plan, raised the local tax rate by .0028 to .4084, and approved several other actions including library security upgrades, beach fee waivers, and fire department appointments. The board also tabled a video surveillance policy and system administrator selection to future meetings.

• Approved up to $35,000 from ARPA funds for new town plan (unanimous)
• Approved raising local tax rate by .0028 to .4084 (unanimous)
• Approved library security installation including cameras, door access, panic buttons (unanimous)
• Waived beach fee for FNLC on Sept 27 and Cub Scouts on Aug 22 (unanimous)
• Approved $3,030.40 for Public Works tires (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of three firefighters (unanimous)
• Appointed Kenneth Wagner to fire department (unanimous)
• Approved Adobe Suite purchase (unanimous)

School System

The Franklin West Supervisory Union Board of School Directors will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve an increase in full-time equivalent (FTE) for a BFA Preschool paraprofessional position. The meeting is scheduled for August 14, 2023, via Zoom. Public comment on this item is limited to five minutes. An executive session may be held if needed, per state law.

• Approve FTE increase for BFA Preschool paraprofessional (discussion and action)
• Possible executive session under 1 V.S.A. Sec. 313

Selectboard

The Georgia, Vermont Selectboard will convene on August 9 at 6:00 PM in the Chris Letourneau Meeting Room and via Zoom. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no substantive decisions or contracts listed. The board will review the BCA Election Checklist and may address additions or changes to the agenda.

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is meeting to discuss Town Plan proposals, approve the July 25 meeting minutes, and plan the next agenda. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Discussion of Town Plan proposals
• Approval of Planning Meeting Minutes from 7/25/23
• Next meeting scheduled for August 22, 2023

The Planning Commission reviewed proposals from ReGROWTH for updating the Town Plan, noting a preference for the $35,000 full assistance option. The commission voted to present this proposal to the Selectboard.

• Approved motion to present ReGROWTH Town Plan proposal to Selectboard (4-0)
• Approved July 25, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

School System

The FWSU Board of School Directors will meet to discuss and possibly approve a transportation contract with Fletcher and a revised occupational therapy position. The meeting is held via Zoom and includes a brief public comment period.

• Approve Fletcher Transportation Contract (Discussion | Action)
• Revised Occupational Therapy Position (Discussion | Possible Action)

Northwest Solid Waste District (NWSWD)

The Board of Supervisors approved splitting $350,000 into two certificates of deposit and waived a $200 fee for flood-related waste assistance. The board also directed staff to proceed with an RFP for construction management for the Georgia building project.

• Approved June 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Waived $200 fee for disposal of Johnson HHW flood material
• Approved $100K CD with Union Bank (10 mo. term, min 4.25% APY)
• Approved $250K CD with North Country Federal Credit Union (21 mo. term, 4.65% APY)
• Directed Executive Director to proceed with RFP for Georgia building project construction management

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard is holding a budget meeting to discuss the budget and set the tax rate. Public comment on agenda items is limited to 5 minutes. The meeting is scheduled for August 2, 2023, with the next meeting planned for August 14, 2023.

• Budget meeting discussion
• Set the tax rate
• Next meeting scheduled for 08/14/2023

The Selectboard discussed the upcoming fiscal year budget and set a timeline, with the first department head meeting scheduled for September 6, 2023. They agreed to keep budget increases at 10 percent or less and to use a zero-based budget approach rather than a wish list. The board also set the tax rate at .4056, with details to be presented at the next regular meeting and posted on the website.

• Set tax rate at .4056 (motion by N. Martin, seconded by J. Comstock)
• Established budget meeting timeline with first department head meeting on September 6, 2023
• Agreed to keep budget increases at 10 percent or less
• Adopted zero-based budget approach for departments

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board is meeting on August 1, 2023, but the agenda contains only routine procedural items: call to order, agenda changes, approval of minutes, other business, and planning the next agenda. No public hearings, applications, or specific decisions are listed for this meeting.

• No public hearings are scheduled
• Approval of prior DRB meeting minutes
• Planning of next meeting agenda

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard is meeting in a special executive session to discuss contractual matters. The agenda includes only a call to order, a possible executive session under Vermont law, and adjournment, with no public action items.

• Executive session for contractual discussion (1 V.S.A sec 313)

The Selectboard convened a special executive meeting and voted unanimously to enter executive session for contractual discussion. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the board exited executive session and adjourned without taking any public action.

• Entered executive session for contractual discussion (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is meeting to discuss questions for a town plan survey and potential changes to development regulations. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 11 meeting and plan the agenda for August 8.

• Discussion of questions for town plan survey
• Discussion of development regulation changes
• Approval of July 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Planning for August 8, 2023 meeting agenda

The Planning Commission discussed questions for a community survey to support the Town Plan update, reviewing South Hero's survey as a model. No decisions were made on the survey or Town Plan consultant, as the commission is waiting for the Selectboard to approve funding. The commission also discussed potential changes to the Development Regulations, with a list of proposed changes to be distributed for review at the next meeting. The minutes from July 11, 2023, were approved unanimously.

• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Discussed Town Plan survey questions, no action taken
• Discussed Development Regulations changes, no action taken

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will meet to take action on several items, including a $35,000.00 request for a New Town Plan. The board will also consider stormwater agreements for Ledgewood Lane and Forest Glenn and discuss various administrative and committee matters.

• Approval of $35,000.00 for New Town Plan
• Stormwater agreement for Ledgewood Lane and Forest Glenn
• Philo Security - Library action item
• Approval of Warrants #13, #14 & #15
• Executive session request from Kevin Kamisa regarding a project proposal

The Georgia Selectboard approved a stormwater agreement, accepted three AOT grants, and authorized a municipal audit and banking transitions. A motion to approve $35,000 for a new town plan failed, but the board voted to solicit bids from various firms instead. The board also set an August 10 application deadline for a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee and approved swim team and senior workout sessions.

• Approved agenda additions including library liaison and banking resolution (All in favor)
• Approved July 10, 2023 regular meeting minutes (All in favor)
• Approved Warrant #13 (All in favor)
• Approved Warrant #14 (All in favor)
• Denied Warrant #15 regarding Microsoft licenses (All opposed)
• Approved stormwater agreement for Ledgewood Lane and Forest Glen and authorized chair to sign (All in favor)
• Amended trail ordinance discussion to move to the next agenda (All in favor)
• Set DEI committee application deadline to August 10 with appointments at the next meeting (3-1, C. Rosenquist opposed)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Development Review Board is holding a public hearing for a sketch plan review of an 18-lot multi-unit residential and commercial complex proposed at 864 Ethan Allen Highway in South Village. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes, discuss a decision letter for application APL-001-23, and plan the next meeting agenda for August 1, 2023.

• Public hearing: SK-005-23 — 18-lot multi-unit residential and commercial complex at 864 Ethan Allen Highway
• Approval of DRB meeting minutes
• Discussion of DRB Decision Letter APL-001-23
• Next meeting scheduled for August 1, 2023

The board held a public hearing for a proposed 18-lot residential and commercial development featuring 66 market-value units, including a 33-unit senior living facility. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and a decision letter for APL-001-23.

• Approved DRB Meeting Minutes with minor changes (5-0)
• Approved Decision Letter APL-001-23 with minor changes (4-0, 1 abstaining)
• Cancelled August 1, 2023 meeting

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on July 12, 2023, reviewing minutes, budget status, facilities, personnel, and programming. The board also discussed updates to community room and unattended child policies.

• Reviewed budget status under Treasurer’s Report
• Discussed updates to community room policy
• Discussed updates to unattended child(ren)/vulnerable people policy

The Library Board of Trustees supported a contract change order for security cameras and requested a pause on the library's swipe lock system. Trustees also appointed two members to represent the board's intentions during an upcoming Selectboard executive session.

• Supported security contract change order for two parking lot cameras
• Requested cease and desist on swipe lock system
• Appointed Sara Walker and Deb Woodward to represent board to Selectboard (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the Town Plan, a key guiding document for the town's future. The agenda includes this discussion, approval of the previous meeting's minutes, and planning for the next meeting. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of the Town Plan
• Approval of Planning Meeting Minutes from 6/27/23
• Planning for the next meeting on July 25, 2023

The Planning Commission discussed developing a community survey to gather public input for the new Town Plan. Members reviewed potential survey questions and established a deadline of August 8 to finalize them. Additionally, the board approved the minutes from the June 27, 2023, meeting.

• Approved June 27, 2023, meeting minutes (3-0-2)
• Set August 8 deadline to finalize Town Plan survey questions

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is meeting to approve the June 26 meeting minutes and Warrant #12, and to discuss the town audit. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of Selectboard Regular Meeting Minutes for 6.26.2023
• Approval of Warrants #12
• Discussion of town audit

The Selectboard approved several items, including a $3,000 transition audit payment, up to $8,000 for culverts, and a new road name. A motion to authorize $30,000 toward the town plan was withdrawn. The board also discussed diversity and inclusion but took no formal action.

• Approved minutes from 6/26/2023 with corrections
• Approved Warrant #12
• Approved $3,000 payment for transition audit to Sullivan-Powers & Co by July 31, 2023
• Approved up to $8,000 for culverts
• Approved new road name Pleasant Valley Lane

Fire & Rescue

The Georgia Fire and Rescue Department held a regular business meeting on July 6, 2023, where they accepted the minutes of the previous meeting and adjourned. The department discussed updates on a new truck delivery, staffing, equipment status, and training schedules.

• Approved minutes of the previous meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 9:25 pm

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is meeting in executive session to discuss attorney-client privileged matters related to Forest Glen, Hidden Woods, and Sherwood Forest. No public action or decision is scheduled; the agenda is limited to the executive session and adjournment.

• Executive session under 1 V.S.A. sec 313 for attorney-client discussions
• Discussion of Forest Glen and Hidden Woods
• Discussion of Sherwood Forest

The Georgia, VT Selectboard convened an executive session on July 6, 2023, to discuss attorney-client matters related to Forest Glen, Hidden Woods, and Sherwood Forest. No substantive decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting; the board only entered and exited the executive session before adjourning.

• Entered executive session for attorney-client discussions (all in favor)
• Exited executive session (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Selectboard

The Selectboard is meeting for an executive session to conduct attorney-client discussions. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Attorney-client discussion

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard is holding a special meeting on June 30, 2023, primarily to enter executive session under Vermont law to discuss attorney-client privileged information. The agenda includes only call to order, executive session, and adjournment, with no other public business.

• Executive session pursuant to 1 V.S.A sec 313 for attorney-client information

The Selectboard met in executive session to discuss attorney-client information. No other business was conducted during the meeting.

• Entered executive session (2-0)
• Exited executive session (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard convened a special meeting on June 28, 2023, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. The agenda consisted solely of procedural items, including committee reports and planning for the next meeting.

The Selectboard held a special meeting on June 28, 2023. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or policy actions.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review Vermont Town Reports and discuss potential options. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 13, 2023, meeting.

• Discussion regarding Vermont Town Reports
• Approval of June 13, 2023, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission reviewed strategies for updating the Town Plan, including gathering local data and improving permit process timelines for developers. The board also discussed conducting a resident survey to identify desired local businesses and services. Additionally, the commission approved the minutes from the June 13, 2023, meeting.

• Approved June 13, 2023, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:15 PM

Selectboard

The Selectboard will meet to take action on several purchases and administrative items. The agenda includes discussions on town policies, committee updates, and potential executive sessions regarding zoning and personnel.

• Purchase of street signs
• Rowley Fuels pre-buy
• Library security system purchase
• Board contact for attorney
• Zoning appeal executive session

The Selectboard approved hiring a candidate for Recreation Director at the advertised salary and authorized the Zoning Administrator to enforce two violations, both after executive session. Earlier, a motion to purchase a recreation website add-on failed, and a motion to approve street signs was amended to pass contingent on budget approval.

• Approved hiring Recreation Director at advertised salary (all in favor)
• Authorized Zoning Administrator to enforce 2 violations (all in favor)
• Approved street signs contingent on budget approval (all in favor)
• Failed to purchase recreation website add-on for $8,588 (2 yes, 3 abstain)
• Approved motion for J. Comstock to contact Philo about camera scope (all in favor)
• Approved motion to create public Diversity and Inclusion committee (4-1)
• Approved warrants #09 and #10 (all in favor)
• Approved Selectboard minutes from 6/12/2023 with corrections (all in favor)

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission approved the May minutes, discussed old business including grants and trail projects, and recommended member changes to the Select Board. Additionally, the commission approved a $250 donation to the Green Mountain Conservation Camps in memory of Chris Bouchard.

• Approved May minutes (unanimous)
• Approved asking about a Select Board appearance regarding plantation management (unanimous)
• Recommended Jen Kale as an alternate and Tom as a regular member to the Select Board (unanimous)
• Approved $250 donation to Green Mountain Conservation Camps in memory of Chris Bouchard (unanimous)

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard is holding an executive meeting to conduct personnel interviews for the Recreation Director position. The board may enter executive session under Vermont law to discuss the candidates. No other business is on the agenda.

• Executive session for Recreation Director interviews
• Meeting held in Chris Letourneau Meeting Room and via Zoom

The Selectboard met in executive session to conduct personnel interviews for the Recreation Director position. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting; it was procedural only.

• Entered executive session for Recreation Director interviews (motion by C. Rosenquist, seconded by N. Martin)
• Exited executive session (motion by C. Rosenquist, seconded by N. Martin)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by C. Rosenquist, seconded by N. Martin)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Development Review Board held a public hearing on an appeal by BTMC, LLC of the Zoning Administrator's denial of a zoning application for an outdoor building sales business at 1149 Ethan Allen Highway. The board also discussed wetlands buffer regulations and auto sales parameters, and planned for a July 18 meeting to review a large subdivision sketch for 864 Ethan Allen Highway. The board deliberated on the appeal and adjourned without announcing a decision in the provided text.

• Appeal APL-001-23: BTMC, LLC appeals denial of zoning application for outdoor shed sales at 1149 Ethan Allen Highway (Parcel ID# 117470000, South Village district)
• Discussion of whether 'retail sales' is a permitted use in the South Village zoning district
• Wetlands buffer regulations discussion
• Research requested on parameters for auto sales in Development Regulations
• Upcoming July 18 meeting: review of South Village Plan and Act 47 laws for large subdivision sketch at 864 Ethan Allen Highway

The board held a public hearing regarding an appeal by BTMC, LLC over the denial of a permitted use application for an outdoor building sales business. The minutes record the hearing and subsequent deliberations, but do not state a final decision on the appeal.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Closed public hearing for APL-001-23 (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a presentation on housing for all from Barry Lampke, review the Road & Driveway Policy, and update the meeting schedule for August. They will also approve minutes from the May 23 meeting and plan the next agenda.

• Presentation from Barry Lampke on Housing for all - Working Communities Challenge
• Discussion of Road & Driveway Policy
• Update Planning meeting schedule for August
• Approval of Planning Meeting Minutes May 23, 2023

The Planning Commission discussed a housing presentation and reviewed a draft Road & Driveways Policy, with attorney review pending for some sections. They approved the May 9, 2023 meeting minutes with edits. No final decisions were made on the policy or housing initiatives.

• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes with edits (5-0)
• Reviewed draft Road & Driveways Policy; attorney review pending
• Discussed Act 47 housing bill; noted limited impact due to lack of municipal sewer/water

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will consider several actions, including a livestock ordinance, a new fire truck, and trail-related matters. They will also review an ethics committee draft policy and discuss the town plan. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and warrants.

• Livestock Ordinance - Action
• New Fire Truck
• Legal Trail #4 - Action
• Stump Dump Removal - Action
• Approval of Warrants #8

The Selectboard approved several actions including signing a fence amendment for Bryce to move a fence onto town land, proceeding with removing the stump dump ordinance, revising the Animal Ordinance, and asking the finance committee to find $35,000 for the Town Plan. They also approved warrants and minutes, and in executive session offered positions for treasurer and firefighter/EMS.

• Approved minutes of 5/22/23 with changes (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant #8 (unanimous)
• Approved signing fence amendment for Bryce with Mylar recording caveat (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with stump dump ordinance removal (unanimous)
• Approved revising Animal Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved asking finance committee for $35,000 for Town Plan (unanimous)
• Approved moving Trail Ordinance to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved offering treasurer position to first candidate, up to 30 hrs/week (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with one substantive item on the agenda: library security and access. No public appearances are scheduled. The board may also enter executive session if a majority votes to do so for a permitted reason.

• Discussion of library security and access
• Possible executive session on a majority vote
• No public appearances scheduled

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees voted to support a change order to the library security contract, adding two parking-lot cameras and requiring a fully executed Security Camera Policy before activation. The board also requested a cease and desist on the swipe lock until its functionality is understood, and appointed two trustees to represent the board's intentions with the select board during an executive session.

• Supported security contract change order for two parking-lot cameras (all approve)
• Required fully executed Security Camera Policy before cameras are turned on
• Requested cease and desist on swipe lock pending review
• Appointed Sara and Deb to represent trustee intentions in select board executive session (all approve)
• Adjourned at 4:00 pm

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard will hold a special meeting to conduct a closed executive session for personnel matters, including treasurer interviews with the personnel committee. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

Northwest Solid Waste District (NWSWD)

The Northwest Vermont Solid Waste District Board of Supervisors is meeting to handle routine business: approving April minutes, hearing staff reports, and reviewing an audit service bid and reserve fund certificates of deposit. All committee reports are marked as no action, and no major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of April 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Audit Service Bid Review
• Reserve Funds/Certificate of Deposit review
• Public comment opportunity

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia, VT Development Review Board (DRB) will hold a routine meeting on June 6, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items such as approving minutes, public hearings, and setting the next meeting date. No decisions or substantive discussions are listed.

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard is holding a special meeting, primarily in executive session, to discuss payroll-related matters including vacation and sick time, town holidays, chain of command, and the Paychex payroll system. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items listed.

• Executive session under 1 V.S.A sec 313
• Discussion of vacation and sick time policies
• Discussion of town holidays
• Discussion of chain of command
• Discussion of Paychex payroll system

The Selectboard convened a special meeting and immediately entered executive session to discuss payroll, vacation and sick time, town holidays, chain of command, and Paychex. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the board exited executive session and adjourned without taking any public action.

• Entered executive session (motion by C. Rosenquist, seconded by J. Comstock)
• Exited executive session (motion by N. Martin, seconded by J. Comstock)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by C. Rosenquist, seconded by D. Thomas)

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard is holding a special meeting to discuss union wages, likely in executive session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Executive session for union wage discussion

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting focused on personnel matters, including a review of the Personnel Policy. The agenda is largely procedural, with subcommittee reports, planning for the next meeting, and a possible executive session.

• Personnel Policy review
• Subcommittee reports (Town Administrator, Buildings, Budget and Finance, Personnel, Public Works/Grounds/Recreation)
• Possible executive session under 1 V.S.A sec 313

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard is holding a regular meeting that includes reports from subcommittees and a possible executive session. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Selectboard subcommittee reports
• Possible executive session under 1 V.S.A sec 313

The Georgia Selectboard denied Bill Melanson's request for a property tax abatement after discussing his claim of a life lease and uninhabitable winter conditions. The board suggested he appeal to the lister and seek help from AARP. The decision was made unanimously after an executive session.

• Denied property tax abatement request (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)

Board of Abatement

The Town of Georgia Board of Abatement will hold a hearing on May 25, 2023, at 6:00 PM to consider a property tax abatement request from William Melanson for 2343 Georgia Shore Rd. The agenda includes only this one applicant; other listed times and names are placeholders. If the applicant does not appear, the request will be decided based on the submitted form.

• Public hearing on abatement request by William Melanson for 2343 Georgia Shore Rd
• Hearing at Georgia Town Office on May 25, 2023 at 6:00 PM
• Applicant must appear or request decided on submitted information

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the Fire Department. The meeting is scheduled for May 24, 2023, and is open to the public via Zoom, though the substantive discussion will be closed.

• Executive session on Fire Department personnel
• Special meeting of the Selectboard
• Meeting held via Zoom and in person

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard is holding a special meeting, primarily to enter an executive session under Vermont law to discuss union negotiations. The agenda contains only this item, so the meeting is procedural and closed to the public.

• Executive session for union negotiations

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission discussed updating the Town Plan, including data analysis and a potential full rewrite, with quotes ranging from $25,000 to $30,000. They voted to request $6,000 from the Selectboard to start data collection. They also reviewed draft Road and Driveway Policies and approved the May 9 meeting minutes.

• Motion to request $6,000 for Town Plan data collection, approved unanimously
• NRPC quote of $25,000-$30,000 for full Town Plan rewrite discussed
• Discussion on Town Village designation for grants and economic development
• Draft Road and Driveway Policies reviewed for edits
• Minutes from May 9, 2023 approved with edits

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to request $6,000 from the Selectboard to begin data collection for the Town Plan update. They also discussed road and driveway policies and approved the May 9, 2023 minutes with edits. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to request $6,000 for Town Plan data collection (4-0)
• Approved May 9, 2023 minutes with edits (4-0)

Coming Community Events

The Georgia Community Events Committee (GCEC) is meeting to review minutes and discuss upcoming events, including summer Gatherings on the Green and Fall Fest. The meeting is primarily planning and discussion, with no formal decisions or votes listed on the agenda.

• Review of meeting minutes from January 18, 2023
• Discussion of Gatherings on the Green dates: June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9, August 23
• Discussion of bands, food (Lions Club, food trucks), farmer's market, and event coverage
• Discussion of Fall Fest
• Discussion of committee membership

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will hold its regular meeting on May 22, 2023, addressing a range of administrative and community items. Actions include approving minutes and warrants, a paving award, a beach fee for Vermont Rockets, a private road name application, and a fee waiver for BFA St. Albans. Discussions will cover stormwater, Velco, potential uses for the Old Town Garage, recreation director, ARPA funds, and a service dogs policy at the beach.

• Approval of Warrant(s) #7
• Paving Award - Action
• Vermont Rockets Beach Fee - Action
• Application for Private Road Name - Action
• BFA St. Albans Special Ed - Beach Waive Fee - Action

The Selectboard approved the paving bid recommended by Public Works, which came in over budget but was adjusted by removing Jed Shepard Rd. They also approved waiving beach fees for Vermont Rockets and St. Albans Special Needs, and voted to start interviews for the Recreation Director. Several other actions were taken, including approving warrants, setting an agenda deadline, and authorizing an agreement regarding stormwater responsibility.

• Approved paving bid as recommended by Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant #7 as is (unanimous)
• Approved waiving beach fee for Vermont Rockets and St. Albans Special Needs (unanimous)
• Approved agenda item deadline: Monday before Selectboard meeting (unanimous)
• Approved motion to have Public Works bring options for old town garage (unanimous)
• Approved motion to start interviews for Recreation Director (4-0, Comstock abstained)
• Approved application for private road name with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved motion to verify fence location for Trail 4 (unanimous)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting, primarily to enter executive session for a union discussion with the town attorney. The agenda contains no other substantive business items.

• Executive session under 1 V.S.A. sec 313 for union discussion with attorney

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board is meeting in person and via Zoom. The agenda contains only routine items: calling the meeting to order, adjusting the agenda, reviewing meeting minutes, and discussing other business. No public hearings, applications, or substantive decisions are listed on this agenda.

• No public hearings scheduled
• Review and approval of DRB meeting minutes
• Review of decision letters
• Meeting held at Town Office, 47 Town Common Road North, Georgia, VT

Selectboard

This is a special Selectboard meeting, primarily an executive session under attorney-client privilege to discuss stormwater matters. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and warrants, public comment, and board reports. The substantive public business is limited; the stormwater discussion will occur in closed session if needed.

• Executive session for attorney-client discussion on stormwater
• Approval of Selectboard regular meeting minutes
• Approval of warrants
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission meets to discuss ongoing land-use projects, grant funding, and a request from the Select Board regarding legal trails. Members review updates on pond rights-of-way, invasive plant control, and conservation efforts, including a grant-funded gully assessment and a possible land conservation near the Arrowhead boat launch.

• $600 grant check received for conservation work
• Assessment grant approved for gully on VT-104A, task order issued to Watershed Consulting Associates
• Conditional Use Determination for town garage mitigation land plantings under review
• Possible group shelterwood harvest planned for plantation area #4 at SLW, site visit scheduled June 1st
• Request from Select Board to discuss legal trails (received 10-24-23) and Green Mountain Conservation Camps sponsorship

The Georgia Conservation Commission approved forwarding the completed legal trail ordinance draft to the Town Clerk, and pre-approved $500 for boardwalk covering at RGNA. They also discussed a potential heron rookery land acquisition and a scholarship for Green Mountain Conservation Camps, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved forwarding trail ordinance draft to Town Clerk (motion by Suz, second by Olga)
• Pre-approved $500 for boardwalk covering at RGNA (unanimous)
• Approved April minutes with one correction (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine reports from the secretary, treasurer, and library director, as well as a proposal to change the regular trustee meeting times. No public appearances are scheduled, and the board may enter executive session if needed.

• Proposed change to regular trustee meeting times
• Library director's report on personnel, facilities, and grants
• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Potential executive session

The Library Board of Trustees approved the current operating budget of $139,210, which is $3,847 less than originally agreed, and passed a motion requesting the Select Board return the library to recognition as a town department. The Select Board has not yet addressed the budget shortfall, preferring to revisit it later in the year. The trustees also voted to change meeting time language in their bylaws, pending a vote at the next meeting.

• Approved $139,210 operating budget, $3,847 below original agreement (all approve)
• Passed motion requesting Select Board recognize library as town department (all approve)
• Approved changing trustee bylaws to less specific meeting time (all approve)
• Accepted previous meeting minutes as written (all approve)

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission will discuss consulting with the Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NRPC) and establish a schedule for creating a new Town Plan. They will also approve minutes from the April 11 meeting and plan the next meeting for June 13.

• Discussion of consulting with NRPC (Greta Brunswick)
• Establish schedule for new Town Plan
• Approval of minutes from 4/11/23

The commission approved the April 11, 2023, meeting minutes with corrections. Members discussed the need for a new Town Plan, noting a projected budget of $20,000 to $25,000 and the potential for private consultants. The commission also changed its next meeting start time.

• Approved April 11, 2023, meeting minutes with corrections (3-0, 2 abstaining)
• Changed June 13, 2023, meeting start time to 6:30 pm (5-0)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will consider and take action on several items, including paving bids, a stormwater matter, and the treasurer position. The board will also discuss an ethic and conflict of interest policy committee, an application for boring under a town right-of-way, and an escrow agreement. The agenda includes multiple action items and a possible executive session for personnel and union negotiations.

• Paving Bids - Action
• Stormwater - Action
• Treasurer position - Action
• Application For Boring under Town Right of Way - Action
• Mini split replacement of heat pump at the library - Action

The Selectboard established a treasurer position and appointed a seven-member Ethics and Conflict Policy Committee. The board also approved updated fees for boring under town rights-of-way and authorized the hiring of a seasonal public works worker.

• Approved treasurer position up to 32 hrs/week at $35/hour
• Appointed 7 members and 5 alternates to Ethics and Conflict Policy Committee
• Increased boring under town right-of-way fees from $1,000 to $5,000
• Approved $20,000 escrow agreement for Carl Laroe (CAX)
• Approved hiring Bob Larose as seasonal public works worker at $25/hour (max 30 hrs/week)
• Approved motion to make the GCC Trails Policy an ordinance
• Authorized $6,600 for power and internet for beach cameras
• Approved hiring a new cadet for the Fire Department

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard is meeting to discuss the pool pass. The agenda contains only this one discussion item, with no other business listed.

• Discussion on Pool Pass

Selectboard

This is a special meeting of the Georgia, VT Selectboard, convened as a personnel committee. The agenda includes a call to order, a possible executive session for personnel matters, and adjournment. No other business is listed.

• Possible executive session under 1 V.S.A sec 313 for personnel matters

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on May 2, 2023, to consider a boundary line adjustment application from Green Mountain Power for two parcels on Ballard Road. The board will also review and approve the minutes from its April 18, 2023 meeting and handle any other business.

• Boundary Line Adjustment (BLA-001-23) for Green Mountain Power at 2066 Ballard Road (Parcel ID# 101010000) and 2382 Ballard Road (Parcel ID# 101020000)
• Public hearing in AR-1 and AR-2 zoning districts
• Review and approval of April 18, 2023 DRB meeting minutes

The Georgia Development Review Board approved a boundary line adjustment for Green Mountain Power, accepted the April 18 meeting minutes with changes, and voted to cancel the May 16 meeting. The board also recommended that the Selectboard examine adding water/sewer service for the town at the 13-acre Fairbanks property in South Village.

• Approved boundary line adjustment for Green Mountain Power at 2066 and 2382 Ballard Road (unanimous)
• Approved April 18, 2023 meeting minutes with changes (unanimous)
• Cancelled May 16, 2023 DRB meeting due to lack of agenda items (unanimous)
• Recommended Selectboard review water/sewer service for Fairbanks property (unanimous)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will hold its regular meeting, addressing a range of administrative and policy items. Actions include adopting several policies (trails, purchasing, private driveway), considering a junk ordinance and a motor vehicle/traffic regulation ordinance, and making appointments for clerk, treasurer, and IT/finance contacts. The board will also discuss security cameras at the library and contract mergers.

• Action on Trails Policy, Purchasing Policy, and Private Driveway Policy
• Discussion of Junk Ordinance and Motor Vehicle and Traffic Regulation Ordinance
• Action on Emergency Management Plan
• Waive beach fee for Camp Rainbow
• Appointments for Selectboard Clerk, Treasurer, IT and Finance contacts

The Georgia Selectboard approved the Junk Ordinance and Motor Vehicle and Traffic Regulation Ordinance, the Road and Driveway Policy, and the Town Management Plan. It also appointed Andrew Dunsmore as Fire Warden and moved forward with the Selectboard Clerk and Treasurer positions, though a motion to hire Jen Kale as Clerk failed. Several other items were assigned to subcommittees or tabled.

• Approved Dollar General's liquor license (all in favor)
• Approved Junk Ordinance and Motor Vehicle and Traffic Regulation Ordinance (all in favor)
• Approved Road and Driveway Policy (all in favor)
• Approved Town Management Plan, authorized chair to sign before May 1 (all in favor)
• Appointed Andrew Dunsmore as Fire Warden (all in favor)
• Motion to hire Jen Kale as Selectboard Clerk failed
• Moved forward with Selectboard Clerk and Treasurer positions (4-1, Rosenquist no)
• Kept St. Albans Messenger as town paper (3 ayes, Thomas abstained)

Northwest Solid Waste District (NWSWD)

The Northwest Vermont Solid Waste District Board of Supervisors is meeting to conduct routine business, including electing officers for the year and receiving committee and staff reports. Public comment is invited. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Annual election of Board Chair, Vice Chair, Clerk, and Treasurer
• Approval of minutes from January 4, 2023
• Director's report and finance report
• Public comment opportunity

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on two applications: a conditional use request to operate a permanent daycare at a residence, and a preliminary plat review for a four-lot major PUD subdivision. The board will also review and approve the minutes from its April 4 meeting and consider other business.

• Conditional Use (CU-002-23) for Dave and Sara LeBlanc: permanent daycare at 150 Old Stage Road (AR-3)
• Preliminary Plat Review (PR-001-23) for Jamie St. Pierre: 4-lot Major PUD Subdivision at Polly Hubbard Road (AR-1)
• Review and approval of April 4, 2023 DRB meeting minutes
• Review of decision letters under other business

The board held public hearings for a permanent daycare facility at 150 Old Stage Road and a four-lot major PUD subdivision at Polly Hubbard Road. The board approved the minutes from the April 4, 2023 meeting. No final decisions on the conditional use or plat review applications were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved April 4, 2023 meeting minutes with one change (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss ongoing business including a petition to restrict motorized use on town trails, a fence relocation, and mitigation plantings for the town garage. They will also review new items such as approved grants for gully work and trail design, a possible shelterwood harvest, and volunteer projects. The agenda includes routine financial and correspondence updates.

• Petition to restrict motorized use of trails 1, 3, 4, and 5
• Fence to be moved by June 30, 2023 (survey slide 263)
• $600 grant check to be reissued
• Assessment grant approved for gully on 104A; task order to Watershed Consulting Associates
• Possible group shelterwood harvest in plantation area #4 at SLW

The Georgia Conservation Commission unanimously approved hiring Andrew Lotto for the 2023 trail mowing season. They also voted to untable discussions regarding Phragmites at SLW and the Lost Pond Right-of-Way. Additionally, the commission declined to extend the application date for a scholarship due to a lack of applicants.

• Hired Andrew Lotto for 2023 trail mowing (Unanimous)
• Untabled Phragmites at SLW and Lost Pond ROW issues (Unanimous)
• Denied extension of scholarship application date (Unanimous)
• Approved March minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted 104A Assessment and Falls Trail design grants
• Declined $10K Vermont Fish & Wildlife grant

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting to discuss recreation goals and community needs. They will review current programs, define what recreation should look like in town, and consider budget, grant, and ARPA funding. The role of the current Recreation Committee and potential subcommittees will also be discussed.

• Discussion of recreation goals for the town
• Review of community recreation needs
• Evaluation of existing recreation programs
• Consideration of budget, grant, and ARPA funding
• Discussion of the Georgia Rec. Committee's role and subcommittees

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the library's budget status, including a reported shortfall, and discuss a revision to the Library Director job description. The meeting is open to the public, with no public appearances scheduled, and may enter executive session if needed for legal or personnel matters.

• Budget shortfall discussion
• Revision to Library Director job description
• Treasurer's report on budget status and accounting information
• Library Director's report on personnel, facilities, and grants
• Next meeting scheduled for May 15, 2023

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees approved advertising an open staff position (not to exceed $800) and approved the March 2023 minutes. The board identified a $3,870 shortfall in the 2023 budget and will ask the Selectboard to reconcile it, while also requesting records and compensation data. Trustees reiterated opposition to front security cameras and recommended hiring an HR consultant.

• Approved March 2023 minutes as written (all in favor)
• Approved advertising open staff position, not to exceed $800 (all in favor)
• Identified $3,870 budget shortfall; treasurer to bring to Selectboard for reconciliation
• Requested copy of Nov 28, 2022 budget Zoom meeting by May 1, 2023
• Requested year-to-date compensation info for library employees by May 1, 2023
• Requested copy of Philo security contract by May 1, 2023
• Recommended Selectboard hire HR consultant to address town office performance issues

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is meeting to discuss several planning topics, including a proposed commercial daycare in residential zones, updates to development regulations, and implementing footprint lots. The board will also establish schedules for a new Town Plan and discuss the South Village municipal water/sewer project and village designation status.

• Discussion of proposed commercial daycare in residential zones
• Schedule for updates to development regulations
• Discussion of implementing footprint lots
• Establish schedule for new Town Plan
• Update on South Village municipal water/sewer project

The Planning Commission approved a request to add commercial daycare as a use for a specific project at 150 Old Stage Road. The board also identified the Town Plan as its highest priority and agreed to increase meeting frequency to two per month.

• Approved commercial daycare at 150 Old Stage Road in AR-3 Zone with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from 3/28/2023 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from 4/10/2023 (unanimous)
• Established Town Plan as the highest priority
• Established Development Regulations as the second priority
• Decided to increase Planning Commission meetings to two per month

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including an opioid settlement, appointments to the Planning Commission and Deputy Health Officer, and adoption of trails, purchasing, and private driveway/road policies. The board will also discuss stormwater regulations, trash issues, and a 3-hour meeting cap. The agenda includes an executive session for attorney-client matters.

• Opioid Settlement - Action
• Planning Commission appointment - Action
• Trails Policy - Action
• Purchasing Policy - Action
• Private driveway and road policy - Action

The Selectboard appointed Nick Martin to the board and filled two Planning Commission vacancies. The board approved $7,000 for hydro-geological work and established a 3-hour cap for regular meetings.

• Appointed Nick Martin to the selectboard (unanimous)
• Approved $7,000 for hydro-geological work (unanimous)
• Approved suggested roads for paving (unanimous)
• Appointed Emily Johnson to the Planning Commission (4-1)
• Appointed Jared Waite to the Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Barbara Groth as Deputy Health Officer (unanimous)
• Approved 3-hour cap for regular selectboard meetings (unanimous)
• Approved implementation of a 3-voucher pool system (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is meeting in person to consider a candidate recommendation for a commission vacancy, which is the only action item. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items: agenda changes, other business, deliberations, and adjournment.

• Candidate recommendation for Planning Commission vacancy (action item)
• Meeting held in person at 47 Town Common Rd, N, Georgia, VT

The Planning Commission voted to recommend Emily Johnson and Jared Waite for appointment to the commission. These recommendations will be sent to the Selectboard.

• Recommended appointment of Emily Johnson to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Jared Waite to Planning Commission (unanimous)

Fire & Rescue

The department approved a new full-time position with a tentative start date of June 1st. Members also approved the previous meeting's minutes with corrections. The board discussed equipment updates, including a new tanker in the build queue and the replacement of apparatus bay heaters.

• Approved hiring of new full-time employee
• Approved previous meeting minutes with corrections
• Confirmed fire officers will remain the same as last year

Northwest Solid Waste District (NWSWD)

The Northwest Vermont Solid Waste District Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for April 5, 2023, was canceled. The agenda included routine items such as approval of minutes, annual election of officers, and committee reports, but no decisions or discussions occurred.

• Meeting canceled
• Agenda included approval of January 4, 2023 minutes
• Annual election of officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Clerk, Treasurer) was on the agenda

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting to take action on several items, including a Vermont State Police contract, the treasurer and clerk positions, a highway financial sign, a Unifirst contract, and a conservation grant. The agenda also includes tabled items on a junk ordinance and a Fairbanks Road memorial request.

• VSP Contract - Action
• Treasurer Position - Action
• Selectboard Clerk Position - Action
• Unifirst Contract - Action
• Conservation grant - Action

The Selectboard unanimously approved the VSP contract, the Unifirst contract, and the Annual Financial Plan for Town Highways. It also authorized the administrator to design and print 600 St. Albans Recreation vouchers for residents to use at the Hardack pool. Discussion was held on open positions, with the administrator to check with Amber on the budget.

• Approved VSP contract (unanimous)
• Approved Unifirst contract (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Financial Plan for Town Highways (unanimous)
• Authorized design and printing of 600 St. Albans Recreation vouchers (unanimous)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on April 4, 2023, to consider a final plat for a 2-lot subdivision on Ethan Allen Highway and a sketch plan for another 2-lot subdivision on Bovat Road. The board will also review and approve the minutes from its March 21 meeting and conduct other business.

• Final Plat Review (FP-003-23) for Terry and Robert Rooney: 2-lot minor subdivision at 4311 Ethan Allen Highway (AR-1 & AR-2), Parcel ID# 116040000
• Sketch Plan Review (SK-004-23) for Maurice McCracken: 2-lot minor subdivision at 1710 Bovat Road, Parcel # 101830000 (R-1 & N-1)
• Review and approval of March 21, 2023 DRB meeting minutes

The Development Review Board conducted public hearings for two subdivision requests. No final decisions on the subdivision applications were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a possible executive session, pursuant to 1 V.S.A sec 313, to discuss labor negotiations with an attorney. No other business is listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Possible executive session on labor negotiations with attorney

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a regular meeting that includes a possible executive session to interview candidates for the Selectboard Clerk position. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session for Selectboard Clerk interviews
• Regular meeting held in-person and virtually

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission will meet in person or virtually to discuss and potentially decide on a private road and driveway policy, a roadway agreement and waiver, and to approve minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting is open to residents and may include other business and deliberations.

• Private Road & Driveway Policy – Action
• Roadway Agreement & Waiver
• Approve Meeting Minutes from 3/14/23 Planning Meeting

The Georgia Planning Commission unanimously approved the Town of Georgia Private Road & Driveway Policy, with minor spelling changes, and voted to send it to the selectboard for approval. The board also approved the March 14, 2022 minutes with one correction. Other business included discussion of a new town center designation and town plan funding, plus a notice of a vacancy on the commission.

• Approved Town of Georgia Private Road & Driveway Policy and sent to selectboard (unanimous)
• Approved March 14, 2022 minutes with one correction (unanimous)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will hold its regular meeting to address several administrative actions, including ratifying appointments, approving a road name, and reviewing town policies. The board will also discuss hiring for public works and other positions, and may enter executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Ratify appointments from 3/13 meeting, add Larry Martel to DRB
• Approval of Road Name
• Stormwater payment
• Appoint Library member
• Appointment of Health Officer and Deputy Health Officer

The Selectboard hired Marsha Narwid as Town Treasurer and approved a proposal from Civic for the town website and meeting applications. The board also filled several appointments and approved the road name Radharc Drive.

• Hired Marsha Narwid as Town Treasurer at $27.00 - $30.00 per hour
• Approved Civic proposal for website and meeting/agenda applications
• Approved road name Radharc Drive
• Appointed Jamie Comstock as ARPA fund manager
• Appointed Kollene Caspers as Health Officer
• Appointed Margot Vanscoy as Library Trustee for 1 year
• Appointed Larry Martel to the DRB Board for 1 year
• Approved MOU for MPD

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a regular meeting that includes a possible executive session to interview candidates for the Assistant Treasurer position. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Possible executive session for Assistant Treasurer interviews

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on March 21, 2023, to consider six applications: a zoning variance for a shed, a conditional use for an auto repair home occupation, a site plan for three townhomes, a continuance of a preliminary plat for a 5-lot subdivision, and two sketch plan reviews for a mini storage facility and a 2-lot subdivision. The board will also review minutes from its February 21 meeting. All items are under review; no final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Zoning variance (BP-006-23) for Skyler Genest, shed at 1822 Reynolds Road (AR-1)
• Conditional use (CU-001-23) for Jeff and Mary Murray, auto repair shop at 3186 Highbridge Road (AR-1)
• Site plan (SP-001-23) for Bryan Bevins, three 3-bedroom townhomes with garages at 10 Ethan Allen Highway (AR-3)
• Continuance of preliminary plat (PR-002-22) for Simone Martin, 5-lot subdivision at 1871 Oakland Station Rd
• Sketch plan reviews for mini storage (SK-002-23) on Ethan Allen Highway and 2-lot subdivision (SK-003-23) at 147 Georgia Middle Road

The Board voted to have the planning commission develop a plan to categorize daycares as a commercial use. The Board also held public hearings on several zoning variances, conditional uses, and site plans, though no final decisions on those applications were recorded.

• Elected S. Brown as Board Chair (unanimous)
• Elected J. Powell as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous, 2 abstentions)
• Approved motion to have planning develop a plan for daycares as a commercial use (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission is meeting to elect officers for the coming term and set regular meeting times. They will also discuss ongoing business including a petition to restrict motorized use of Falls trail #1, a fence relocation on Town trail #4, and mitigation plantings at the town garage. New business includes possible work with VYCC, trail mowing contracts, and approved grants for a gully on 104A and Falls trail final design.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary
• Petition to restrict motorized use of Falls trail #1
• Fence to be moved by June 30, 2023 on Town trail #4
• $600 grant check to be reissued
• Assessment grant approved for gully on 104A; Falls trail final design approved

The Georgia Conservation Commission held its March 20, 2023 meeting, electing officers for the year and unanimously approving a resolution to meet on the third Monday of each month at 7pm in the Chris Letourneau meeting room. The commission also approved the February minutes and discussed various ongoing projects, including trail policies, invasive species management, and grant applications. No major funding decisions were made, and several items were tabled.

• Elected Alysia Catalfamo as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Chris as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Olga as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Elected Ken as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule: 3rd Monday monthly at 7pm (unanimous)
• Approved February minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Phragmites at SLW and Lost Pond ROW discussions

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to reorganize the board and review previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes discussions regarding road policies and the planning section of the town website.

• Reorganization of the Planning Board
• Discussion on Road Policies
• Discussion on Website Section for Planning
• Approval of February 14, 2023, meeting minutes

The Georgia Planning Commission held a routine meeting with no final votes on substantive policy. Members unanimously elected Suzanna Brown as chair and Nicholas Martin as vice chair. The commission discussed combining town road documents into a single policy, updating the Private Road and Driveway Standards, and noted the town plan update is due in 2024 but grant funding was not secured. No ordinances or contracts were approved or denied.

• Elected Suzanna Brown as chair (unanimous)
• Elected Nicholas Martin as vice chair (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Feb 14, 2022 joint meeting (unanimous, Martin abstaining)
• Directed ZA to retire Planning link on website
• Directed ZA to get board email addresses from IT

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will hold its regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a conflict of interest and ethics policy, contracts with VSP, Milton, AmCare, and Unifirst, and hiring for the Treasurer and Recreation Director positions. The board will also review minutes, warrants, and correspondence, and may enter executive session to discuss salaries for the Bookkeeper and Town Clerk Assistants.

• Conflict of Interest and Ethics Policy discussion
• Contracts with VSP, Milton, AmCare, and Unifirst
• Ad for Treasurer – Action
• Rec. Director applications – Action
• Executive session on salaries for Bookkeeper and Town Clerk Assistants

The Selectboard elected Devon Thomas as Chair and appointed members to various town boards, committees, and officer positions. The board also approved legal counsel, set official town newspapers, and authorized specific personnel pay increases.

• Elected Devon Thomas as Chair (3-2)
• Appointed Stitzel Page & Fletcher as Primary Legal Counsel and Kimball & Storrow as Secondary Legal Counsel
• Approved $8,300 to replace the Fire Department heater
• Increased Bookkeeper pay to $22.50/hr and Assistant Town Clerk pay to $22.50/$23.00/hr
• Set Planning Commission, DRB, and BCA compensation at $20.00 per meeting
• Appointed Deanne Never as Animal Control Officer and Jim Benson as Assistant Animal Control Officer
• Set St. Albans Messenger as the official town paper
• Reinstated the 2018 Code of Ethics

Selectboard

This is a special Selectboard meeting held as a meet-and-greet with Selectboard candidates and the public. The agenda contains only this discussion item and procedural items; no decisions or substantive business are scheduled.

• Meet and greet with Selectboard candidates and the public

The Georgia Selectboard held an informational meeting to discuss the articles on the upcoming town meeting ballot, including the appointment of a treasurer, election of officers, a $90,000 expenditure for a full-time Firefighter/EMT, and a $3,729,774 operating budget. No formal votes were taken during this informational session. The board also discussed the recreation budget, capital grants, administrative salaries, and the zoning administrator position.

• Discussed ballot Article 3: $90,000 for full-time Firefighter/EMT
• Discussed ballot Article 5: $3,729,774 operating expenses
• Agreed with Planning Commission nomination of D. Bergstrom for Zoning Administrator
• Discussed sharing cost to move fence off Town Trail #4, not to exceed $20,000

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will meet to vote on cannabis regulations, zoning fees, and stormwater payments. The board will also review the Telling and Hillman financial report and receive updates from various subcommittees.

• Action on cannabis regulations
• Action on zoning fees
• Action on stormwater payment
• Telling and Hillman financial report review
• Public Works hire update

The Selectboard approved adding cannabis regulations to the Development Regulation Manual (4-1), adopted a new zoning fee structure, and moved ARPA funds into the 2023 budget for paving, recreation, fencing, culvert, security, and building maintenance. They also approved a $110,000 salary for the Town Clerk/part-time Town Administrator after executive session. The board approved warrants excluding a disputed VSP invoice and reauthorized Rabbit Tracks for Conservation Commission trail work.

• Approved cannabis regulations added to Development Regulation Manual (4-1)
• Approved new zoning fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA fund transfers: $200K paving, $200K recreation, $20K fencing, $300K culvert, $75K security, $12.8K building maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $110,000 salary for Town Clerk/part-time Town Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved warrant #55 excluding VSP invoice (unanimous)
• Approved Rabbit Tracks for Conservation Commission trail work (unanimous)
• Approved stormwater permit fee payment (unanimous)
• Approved Chair to sign FEMA drawdown (unanimous)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard convened a special meeting to host a public meet-and-greet with candidates for the board. No formal decisions were listed on the agenda.

The Georgia Selectboard held a public meet-and-greet on February 25, 2023, where candidates for local office introduced themselves and discussed their priorities. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and adjourned after candidate presentations.

• Adjourned meeting at 12:10 p.m. (all in favor)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board will hold a public hearing to consider two final plat applications for subdivisions. The board will review a 3-lot subdivision on Ethan Allen Highway and a 4-lot major subdivision on Mills Road. Interested parties may attend in person or via Zoom.

• Final Plat Review FP-001-23: 3-lot subdivision at 1050 Ethan Allen Highway, South Village district, parcel #117420000
• Final Plat Review FP-002-23: 4-lot major subdivision at 211 Mills Road, Lakeshore District L-1, parcel #105160000

The Development Review Board held public hearings on two subdivision final plats but did not vote to approve either. For the Gaudette/Blair 3-lot minor subdivision, the board agreed to a sidewalk installation schedule and required a state wastewater permit before final approval. For the Coolbeth 4-lot major subdivision, the board discussed design changes including a cul-de-sac and stormwater wetlands, but no decision was recorded. The board also approved the February 7, 2023 meeting minutes with grammatical corrections.

• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes with grammatical changes (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for FP-001-23 and FP-002-23 (unanimous)
• Agreed to sidewalk installation schedule for Gaudette/Blair subdivision: Lots 2 by Sept 2023, Lots 1 & 3 by Sept 2024
• Required state wastewater permit for Gaudette/Blair subdivision before final approval
• Discussed cul-de-sac instead of hammerhead for Coolbeth subdivision for fire safety

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing finances, and discussing correspondence. They will also address ongoing items such as a petition to restrict motorized use on Falls trail #1, a fence relocation on Town trail #4, and a budget that was cut by $5,000 compared to the previous year. New business includes discussions on a right-of-way, membership terms, potential work with VYCC, trail maintenance contracts, and several grant opportunities for gully assessments and trail work.

• Petition to restrict motorized use of Falls trail #1 is pending
• Fence on Town trail #4 to be moved by June 30, 2023, with $20K from ARPA
• Budget cut by $5K; CRF $5K, line items $9,560, general $4,700
• Grants: $10K approved for gully assessment on 104A; $10K+$3K in kind pending for Falls trail work
• BFA St. Albans class volunteered to build new crossing on 2nd stream at SLW

The Georgia Conservation Commission approved changes to the Trail #4 agreement with a fence relocation deadline of June 30, 2023, and approved the January meeting minutes. Several items were tabled or discussed without final decisions, including Phragmites at Silver Lake Woods and the Lost Pond right-of-way.

• Approved January minutes (Unanimous)
• Adopted Trail #4 agreement changes with fence to be moved by 6-30-23
• Tabled Phragmites at SLW till 2023
• Tabled Lost Pond ROW thru St. Albans Town

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will hold a special meeting to take action on several items, including a car show, town highways, and the appointment of a Zoning Administrator. The board will also hold a question session with candidates before an informational meeting. The agenda includes routine items like warrant approval and public comment.

• Approval of warrant #54
• Car show action
• Town highways action
• Appointment of Zoning Administrator position
• Question session with candidates before informational meeting

The Selectboard approved a car show at Georgia Beach benefiting Camp Ta-Kum-Ta, waiving the $200 fee, and approved DOT overweight limits on highways. After an executive session, the board hired Doug Bergstrom as Zoning Administrator at $75,000 per year, with Bergstrom recusing himself from the discussion and resigning from the personnel committee. The board also noted ballot errors for Library trustee and Planning Commission terms, with legal advice to proceed and ratify in May.

• Approved car show at Georgia Beach with fee waiver (all in favor)
• Approved DOT overweight limits on highways (all in favor)
• Hired Doug Bergstrom as Zoning Administrator at $75,000/year (all in favor)
• Tabled Zoning Administrator hire motion, then untabled and passed
• Approved warrant #54
• Noted ballot errors for Library trustee and Planning Commission terms

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission and Development Review Board are holding a joint meeting. The agenda includes a meeting with the Fire Chief regarding A76 standards for private roads and a discussion on temporary certificates of occupancy.

• Meeting with Fire Chief regarding A76 standards for private roads
• Discussion on adding to Section 9.9 regarding Temporary Certificates of Occupancy
• Approval of January 31, 2023, Planning Meeting minutes

The Georgia Planning Commission and DRB finalized a consistent set of A76 road standards for new developments, including 24-foot-wide private roads, cul-de-sacs with a 35-foot radius, and a 60,000-pound bridge rating. They also discussed adding a temporary Certificate of Occupancy to the Development Regulations, to be addressed in a future update. The meeting adjourned at 8:21 pm.

• Established A76 standards for private roads: 24' width, cul-de-sac 35' radius/70' diameter
• Set driveway length max 800' (500' if curvy/uphill) and 15' height clearance
• Required 30' radius curb cut opening for road/driveway intersections
• Required 100' line of sight for narrow bridges/culverts and 60,000 lb rating
• Discussed adding temporary Certificate of Occupancy to Development Regulations (future update)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will hold a final hearing on proposed cannabis regulations and set the date, time, and location for the town informational meeting. The board will also take action on diversity and inclusion, Legal Trail #4, and Vermont Rockets' use of the beach. Subcommittee reports cover town report updates, building repairs, heating issues, and personnel policy revisions.

• Final hearing for cannabis regulations
• Town informational meeting date, time, and location
• Diversity & Inclusion action
• Legal Trail #4 action
• Vermont Rockets using the beach action

The Georgia Selectboard approved past meeting minutes and warrants, declined to move forward with a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion resolution, and approved a proposal for Legal Trail #4 with amendments. The board also waived beach use fees for the Vermont Rockets and discussed town business, including upcoming Australian Ballot informational meetings and zoning administrator candidate negotiations in executive session.

• Approved minutes for January 23, 2023 and January 27, 2023 (all in favor)
• Approved Warrants AP #52 and AP #53 (all in favor)
• Declined to move forward with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion resolution (all in favor)
• Approved Legal Trail #4 proposal minus paragraph nine and added 'legal existing property line' to 2b (all in favor)
• Approved Vermont Rockets request to waive the $200 per day beach use fee on 7/29/2023 and 7/30/2023 with portalet provision (all in favor)
• Entered executive session to discuss hiring a candidate for Zoning Administrator at 8:00 p.m. and exited at 8:45 p.m.

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business: approving prior minutes, reviewing the budget, hearing the library director's report on an NLM grant, and discussing town meeting day and payroll. No public appearances are scheduled, and no old business is listed.

• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report on budget
• Library director's report on NLM grant
• Discussion of town meeting day
• Discussion of payroll

The Board approved the previous meeting's minutes and agreed to change the Library Director's role to a salaried position. Members also decided to modify a National Library of Medicine grant request to focus on technology.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Decided to keep tech portion and remove movement piece from NLM grant request
• Approved creating a display for Town Meeting day
• Agreed to switch Library Director to a salaried position

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is holding an emergency meeting to review and potentially approve the Zoning Administrator's actions. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific policy items or public hearings listed.

• Review & approval of Zoning Administrator
• Meeting held in-person and via Zoom

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board will hold public hearings on occupancy permits for Georgia Next Generation projects CU-004-22 and CU-003-22, and continue review of a 5-lot subdivision at 1871 Oakland Station Rd. The board will also approve past meeting minutes and review a decision letter.

• Occupancy permit decisions for CU-004-22 & CU-003-22 (Georgia Next Generation)
• Continuance of Preliminary Plat review (PR-002-22) for 5-lot subdivision at 1871 Oakland Station Rd
• Review of SK-001-23 Decision Letter
• Approval of January 3 & January 17, 2023 DRB meeting minutes

The Development Review Board discussed decision letters for Georgia Next Generation projects, continued a preliminary plat review for a major subdivision at 1871 Oakland Station Road to March 21, and approved minutes from the January 17 meeting.

• Continued preliminary plat review (PR-002-22) for Simone Martin's subdivision until March 21 (unanimous)
• Approved January 17, 2022 meeting minutes with one grammatical change (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including reviewing and approving an application checklist and setting meeting dates for 2023. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Review and approval of application checklist
• Review and approval of 2023 meeting dates

The Georgia Planning Commission approved the 2023 meeting calendar, moving meetings to the second Tuesday of each month. The board also agreed to continue paying wages per meeting, discussed tracking certificates of occupancy and permit checklists, and deferred adding a new member until after the March election. No substantive land-use decisions were made.

• Approved 2023 meeting calendar with meetings on 2nd Tuesday (all in favor)
• Agreed to keep per-meeting wage payments for 2023
• Deferred Charles Cross's appointment until after March 7 election
• Approved November 22, 2022 minutes (all in favor)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including an executive session to consider a recreation candidate, the budget, legal trail #4, and the town meeting warning. Public comment is limited to five minutes per agenda item. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Executive session on personnel (recreation candidate)
• Action on FNLC (Kent Henderson)
• Action on budget
• Action on Legal Trail #4
• Action on Town Meeting Warning and Town Meeting

The Selectboard approved a cost-sharing agreement with Bryce Realty for fence relocation and authorized a job offer for the Recreation Department. The board also scheduled a Modified Town Meeting for February 28, 2023, using Australian ballots.

• Approved job offer for Recreation Department candidate
• Approved chair signing support letter for Friends of Northern Lake Champlain water quality study
• Approved agreement with Bryce Realty to relocate fence for up to $20,000, pending attorney approval
• Scheduled informational meeting for Feb 28, 2023, and Modified Town Meeting via Australian ballot
• Approved $250.00 contribution to the Ellie Memorial Fund
• Tabled Junk Ordinance
• Tabled Fairbanks Road Memorial Request

Selectboard

The Selectboard will hold a regular meeting to approve past minutes and warrants, discuss budget and legal matters, and review town reports. No major decisions are listed on the agenda, though several items are flagged for action.

• Approval of Selectboard Regular/Budget Meeting Minutes for 1.12.2023 and 1.19.2023
• Approval of Warrants AP# 50 and AP# 51
• Town Meeting Warning – Action
• Candidate for Recreation Position
• Legal Trail #4 – Action

The Selectboard met on January 23, 2023, and approved the minutes from the January 12 and January 19 meetings, as well as warrants AP# 50 and AP# 51. No substantive decisions were recorded on other agenda items; the junk ordinance and Fairbanks Road memorial request remain tabled.

• Approved Selectboard minutes for 1.12.2023 and 1.19.2023
• Approved warrants AP# 50 and AP# 51

Selectboard

The Selectboard will hold a special budget meeting to discuss the town’s budget and compensation for other boards. No specific decisions are listed on the agenda; items previously discussed remain tabled.

The Selectboard approved using ARPA funds instead of taxes for several infrastructure projects. The board also discussed budget adjustments for administration, records preservation, and board pay.

• Approved $585,000 in ARPA funds for a culvert ($300,000), bridge ($165,000), paving ($100,000), and a fence ($20,000)
• Approved C. Rosenquist and D. Bergstrom to represent the board in Union Discussions with the Highway Crew

Coming Community Events

The Georgia Community Events Committee (GCEC) is meeting to plan community activities for 2023, including ice rink events, a movie at the firehouse, spring activities, Town Meeting Day, a community dinner, and summer/fall events. They will also discuss volunteer recruitment, t-shirt fundraising, and improving the committee's online presence.

• Confirm 2023 summer/fall event dates: Concerts on the Green on June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9, August 23; Fall Fest on September 16
• Discuss increasing concert time
• Plan March community dinner (March 11, 18, or 25)
• Volunteer recruitment flyer with dates for concerts, Fall Fest, community dinner
• Discuss GCEC online presence (Instagram, Facebook, email)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on a sketch plan review for a proposed 4-lot subdivision on Polly Hubbard Road in the AR-1 zoning district. The board will also review and approve the December 20, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Sketch Plan Review (SK-001-23) for Jamie St. Pierre’s 4-lot subdivision on Polly Hubbard Road, AR-1 zoning district, Parcel #111400300

The Development Review Board held a sketch plan review for a proposed 4-lot subdivision on Polly Hubbard Road, noting that the project must be evaluated under current zoning regulations due to a missed deadline. The public hearing was closed, and the board discussed an easement request and building envelope adjustments. The board also approved the December 20, 2022 meeting minutes and the 2023 meeting dates. No final decision on the subdivision was made.

• Closed public hearing for sketch plan review SK-001-23 (unanimous)
• Approved December 20, 2022 meeting minutes with grammatical changes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 DRB meeting dates (unanimous)
• Entered deliberative session at 8:00 pm (unanimous)
• Exited deliberative session at 9:11 pm (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 9:12 pm (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission unanimously voted to forward Tom Hargy's appointment to the select board, with a term ending in 2027. The commission also approved the December minutes and discussed several ongoing projects, including trail work, wetland mitigation, and a possible right-of-way for Lost Pond. No other substantive decisions were made; most items remain pending or tabled.

• Forwarded Tom Hargy's appointment to select board, term ending 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved December minutes (unanimous, Peter abstained not present)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special budget meeting to discuss the upcoming budget and take action on an Aramark item. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, warrants, and public comment, as well as reports from subcommittees. Several items are tabled, including a junk ordinance and a diversity and inclusion discussion.

• Aramark action item
• Budget discussion
• Personnel policy review
• Tabled: Junk Ordinance
• Tabled: Diversity & Inclusion

The Selectboard approved a separate $90,000 (not to exceed) article for an EMS person for public vote, and moved $200,000 from ARPA to fund a 3-year Recreation Director. It also voted to encumber $75,000 from ARPA for Philo Security. Bridge repairs were postponed to next year, with a possible bond vote in 2024.

• Added $90,000 (not to exceed) EMS person article for public vote (all in favor)
• Moved $200,000 from ARPA to fund 3-year Recreation Director (all in favor)
• Encumbered $75,000 from ARPA for Philo Security (all in favor)
• Postponed bridge repairs to next year; bond vote possible in 2024

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board is holding a special meeting to review application documents for the Georgia Next Generation project. The agenda is minimal, with no public hearings or votes listed, only deliberations on the submitted materials.

• Review of application documents for Georgia Next Generation

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special regular meeting with several action items, including a public meeting on cannabis development regulations, action on Philo Security, and a year-in-review letter. The board will also discuss the budget, personnel policy, job postings, recreation, and trails policy. Tabled items include a junk ordinance, diversity and inclusion, a Black Walnut MOU, and a Fairbanks Road memorial request.

• Public meeting on Development Regulations Cannabis
• Action on Philo Security
• Action on year in review letter
• Budget discussion
• Approval of warrants AP# 48 & AP# 49

The Georgia Selectboard approved the December 2022 meeting minutes, two warrants (AP #48 and AP #49), and the 2023 meeting dates. They also authorized the chair to sign the highway report and approved an elevator repair contract with Access Mobility Company for $425. Several items were tabled, including the diversity and inclusion policy and items D and I, which were moved to the February 13, 2023 meeting.

• Approved amended minutes for 12.15.2022 and minutes for 12.22.2022 (all in favor)
• Approved warrants AP #48 and AP #49 (all in favor)
• Approved updated town review letter for website (all in favor)
• Tabled items D and I until February 13, 2023 (all in favor)
• Authorized chair to sign highway report (all in favor)
• Approved elevator repair contract with Access Mobility Company for $425 (all in favor)
• Approved 2023 selectboard meeting dates (all in favor)

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving the treasurer's and director's reports, and discussing grants, the annual report, and a new payroll system. They will also consider petitions for the upcoming election and new town positions. No public appearances are scheduled, and the meeting may include an executive session if needed.

• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Discussion of grants for the coming year
• Annual report review
• New payroll system discussion
• Petitions for upcoming election

The Board approved a motion to draft a letter to the select board opposing the use of security cameras. The Board also established a temporary payroll policy for the Library Director and discussed a proposed budget of $163,150 for voters.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved motion to draft letter to select board opposing security cameras
• Approved temporary use of paper time sheets for Library Director pending a formal policy
• Delegated Tuesday afternoon coverage decisions to the Library Director

Fire & Rescue

The Georgia Fire and Rescue Department held a regular business meeting on January 5, 2023, with 16 members present. The meeting was largely procedural and informational, covering updates on the budget, new truck delivery, member departures, and training schedules. No substantive policy decisions or votes on major actions were recorded; the only motions were to accept the previous meeting minutes and to adjourn.

• Accepted previous meeting minutes with changes (motion by Jamieson Barber, seconded by Jeff Bryant)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:30pm (motion by Jamie Cota, seconded by Jamieson Barber)

Northwest Solid Waste District (NWSWD)

The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution and special meeting warning to seek voter approval for long-term debt to fund infrastructure improvements. A special meeting of District voters is scheduled for February 23, 2023, at 6 PM at the St. Albans City Town Hall and via Zoom.

• Approved resolution to warn a Special Meeting of District voters for long-term debt approval (10-0)
• Approved Special Meeting Warning for February 23, 2023, at 6 PM (10-0)
• Accepted December 7, 2022 meeting minutes with spelling correction (Passed; 4 abstentions)