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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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, 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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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