Georgia public meetings in 2025

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting to consider approving End of Year Warrant #2547. The agenda contains only this single action item, along with the call to order and adjournment, making it a procedural meeting focused on the warrant approval.

• Approve End of Year Warrant #2547

The Georgia Selectboard held a special meeting to approve the end-of-year Warrant #2547 in the amount of $105,500.10. The motion passed unanimously with all five members voting yea. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved end-of-year Warrant #2547 for $105,500.10 (5-0)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will consider adding an article to the 2026 Town Meeting Day warning to switch all budget articles to Australian ballot voting, as advised by the town attorney. The board will also discuss a request from Union 668 to adjust carry-over hours, an addendum for impervious acreage at Forest Glen and Hidden Woods, and a memorandum of understanding with the Georgia Public Library. Several other items, including a local options tax and a change in fiscal year, are listed as unfinished business.

• Ballot addition: article to adopt all budget articles by Australian ballot
• Union 668 request to adjust carry-over from 40 to 80 hours annually
• Forest Glen & Hidden Woods addendum for impervious acreage adjustment ($145.60 paid by Town)
• Georgia Public Library Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
• Warrant #2545 approval with changes

The Selectboard denied Union 668's request to increase vacation carry-over from 40 to 80 hours annually, voting unanimously to keep the current policy. The board also approved two warrants, including a new one for $12,319.91, and moved the Library MOU forward for attorney review. A request from the Town Clerk to carry over 16 vacation hours failed for lack of a second, but a motion to allow 8 hours for January 2, 2026 passed 3-2.

• Denied Union 668 request to increase vacation carry-over from 40 to 80 hours (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #2545 with changes to $62,770.96 (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #2546 in the amount of $12,319.91 (5-0)
• Approved minutes for Dec 4, Dec 8, and Dec 15 meetings (4-0, with one abstention each)
• Failed motion to allow Town Clerk to carry over 16 vacation hours (no second)
• Approved carryover of 8 vacation hours for Town Clerk for January 2, 2026 (3-2)
• Moved Library MOU to attorney review after line-by-line edits
• Tabled Forest Glen & Hidden Woods addendum for further info and attorney consult

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees will meet jointly with the Selectboard to discuss the Library Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the GPL Revitalization Project. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 22, 2025, at 6:00 pm, in person and via Zoom.

• Discussion with Selectboard on Library Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
• Discussion on GPL Revitalization Project

The Library Board of Trustees held a joint meeting with the Selectboard to discuss the Library Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the GPL Revitalization Project. No formal decisions were made by the trustees; the agenda was limited to discussion and adjournment. Details of the discussion are recorded in the Selectboard meeting minutes.

• No formal decisions made by Library Trustees; meeting was for discussion only

Board of Abatement

The Georgia Board of Abatement is scheduled to meet to hear property tax abatement requests from four applicants. Hearings are set for December 18, 2025, starting at 6:00 pm at the Municipal Office.

• Tax abatement hearing for Betty Clapper at 512 Bronson Rd at 6:00 pm
• Tax abatement hearing for Richard and Kristy Gordon at 1127 Bullock Rd at 6:30 pm
• Tax abatement hearing for Josh Dane at 1595 Cline Rd at 7:00 pm
• Tax abatement hearing for Data Sales Co. Inc. (Parcel ID 200000081) at 7:30 pm

The Board of Abatement approved abating cumulative penalty and interest for Richard and Kristy Gordon once their taxes are paid, authorized a refund of $1,894.74 to Data Sales Co. Inc. for a 2024 personal property overpayment, and advised Josh Dane to set up a payment plan with Kevin Webster. A request from Tina Clapper on behalf of her mother Betty Clapper was deferred pending more information.

• Abated cumulative penalty and interest for Richard and Kristy Gordon, removed from principal balance (9-1)
• Advised Josh Dane to work out a payment schedule with Kevin Webster (all in favor)
• Authorized treasurer to refund $1,894.74 overpayment to Data Sales Co. Inc. (all in favor)
• Deferred Betty Clapper's abatement request pending additional information

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees will convene to approve minutes from the prior meeting, receive the treasurer’s report including the 2026 budget and bond update, hear the library director’s report, and discuss old and new business items such as a memorandum of understanding with the town and annual evaluations. The board may enter executive session if needed to discuss confidential matters.

• Approve minutes from 11/19/2025 meeting
• Treasurer’s report with 2026 budget and bond update
• Memo of Understanding with the Town of Georgia
• Annual evaluations of library staff
• Potential executive session to discuss confidential personnel matter

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes of its 11/19/2025 meeting and worked through routine business on December 17, 2025. The Town of Georgia has level funded the library for FY26, and the board discussed building a new 2026 budget; the treasurer will ask the Town Treasurer whether $4,675 in impact fees can go toward books in 2026. Trustees also reviewed a draft Memorandum of Understanding with the Town, confirmed AmeriWide Screeners will run background checks for employees and volunteers, and set a special meeting for January 7, 2026 to discuss job descriptions and evaluations. No bond update was available from the engineer, and the potential bond may go before the community in the August or November 2026 election.

• Approved 11/19/2025 meeting minutes as written (5-0)
• Agreed any remaining year-end budget money will be spent on e-books from Overdrive
• Treasurer to ask Town Treasurer if $4,675 in impact fees can be used for books in 2026
• Reviewed draft MOU and provided edits and suggestions to the Town
• Tabled 'What Does a Library Trustee Do?' to another meeting
• Confirmed AmeriWide Screeners will perform background checks; Town to complete payment agreement paperwork
• Set special meeting for January 7, 2026 on job descriptions and evaluations
• Adjourned at 6:42 p.m. (4-0)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Development Review Board will hold public hearings on two conditional use applications: a continuance for McCullough Crushing, Inc. and an amendment for Lora's Farm Georgia LLC. The board will also consider decisions on a site plan amendment and a sketch plan, and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing: CU-004-25, Continuance of Conditional Use Application for McCullough Crushing, Inc.
• Public hearing: CU-005-25, Conditional Use Amendment Application for Lora's Farm Georgia LLC
• Deliberation: SA-004-25, Havers Site Plan Amendment Decision Letter
• Deliberation: SK-006-25, Cline Road LLC Sketch Plan Decision Letter
• Approval of minutes from December 2, 2025

The Development Review Board closed the public hearing for McCullough Crushing Inc.'s conditional use application after the applicant provided additional information, but did not vote on the application. The board continued the Lora's Farm Georgia LLC conditional use amendment hearing to January 20, 2026, after neighbors raised concerns about event hours and traffic. The board also approved the December 2, 2025 minutes and signed two decision letters.

• Closed public hearing for CU-004-25, McCullough Crushing Inc. (5-0, Rainville abstained)
• Continued CU-005-25, Lora's Farm Georgia LLC hearing to January 20, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved DRB meeting minutes of December 2, 2025 (6-0)
• Signed SA-004-25, Havers Site Plan Amendment decision letter
• Signed SK-006-25, Cline Road LLC Sketch Plan decision letter

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard will hold a special meeting to act on a short-term rental ordinance and discuss the fiscal year 2026 budget. No other substantive decisions are scheduled.

• Action to approve Short Term Rental Ordinance
• FY26 Budget Discussion

The Selectboard approved the Short-Term Rental Ordinance as presented, with all four present members voting in favor. They also approved Todd Cadieux's application for the 2026 VTrans Small Scale Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant. The board discussed the FY26 budget, making adjustments to reduce the initial 15.57% expense increase and 28.36% tax increase to 8% and 15%, respectively.

• Approved Short-Term Rental Ordinance (4-0)
• Approved Todd Cadieux to apply for 2026 VTrans Small Scale Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant (4-0)
• Adjusted FY26 budget to reduce expense increase to 8% and tax increase to 15%

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission will review and approve November meeting minutes, receive a financial update showing $159,225 in the Reserve Fund and $51,805 in the General account, and discuss ongoing logging plans at Silver Lake Woods (SLW) approved by the Select Board. The Commission will also review the 2025 annual report and consider edits to Vermont Wetland Rules currently open for public comment.

• Logging at Silver Lake Woods (SLW) approved, likely to occur in 2026
• 2025 annual report review
• Vermont Wetland Rules edits open for public comment through January 14, 2026
• Reserve Fund balance: $159,225
• General account balance: $51,805

The Georgia Conservation Commission met on December 15, 2025, and approved the November minutes. No new business was discussed. The commission noted the postponement of the Silver Lake Woods logging project to 2026-2027, discussed minor edits to the 2025 annual report, and acknowledged the public comment period for Vermont Wetland Rules. Ken Minck, a 32-year member, resigned from the commission.

• Approved November minutes (motion by Suz, second by Connor)
• Noted logging at Silver Lake Woods postponed to 2026-2027
• Discussed 2025 annual report edits, to be submitted after photos collected
• Acknowledged Vermont Wetland Rules public comment period through January 14, 2026
• Noted terms up for reappointment in 2026 for Suz, Jen, and an alternate spot
• Alysia to contact VELCO regarding 3-inch stone due to logging postponement
• Accepted resignation of Ken Minck after 32 years of service

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting focused on discussing the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The agenda also includes planning the next meeting's agenda and a proposed executive session, which would require a two-thirds vote. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• FY26 budget discussion
• Proposed executive session under 1 V.S.A. sec 313
• Planning next meeting agenda

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is meeting to continue a policy discussion, approve minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting, and plan the next meeting agenda. No specific policy topics, ordinances, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Continue policy discussion
• Approve Planning Meeting Minutes from November 25, 2025
• Plan next meeting agenda

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will meet to approve minutes, a utility valuation error correction, the FY24 audit, and a short-term rental ordinance. They will also discuss budget presentations, a planning commission appointment, and updates on unfinished business including a bridge and library matters.

• Approve correction of Town Utility Valuation Errors via E&O form
• Approve FY24 Audit
• Approve Short Term Rental (STR) Ordinance
• Approve FY26 Budget Presentation Public Meeting Dates and Postcard
• Approve Planning Commission vacancy appointment for Dayle Goad

The Selectboard approved the Town Assessor's Errors and Omissions (E & O) report tied to a Vermont Gas valuation error, approved the FY24 Audit, and approved Warrant #2544 for $223,048.96. A motion to approve the Short Term Rental Licensing Ordinance failed when all three members present voted nay, and a motion to appoint Dayle Goad to the Planning Commission also failed. The board approved $1,601.75 for postcard notices of a January 7 FY26 budget public meeting and authorized up to $40,000 for Town garage heat boosters from existing budget funds.

• Approved E & O report as written (3-0)
• Approved FY24 Audit as presented (3-0)
• Approved Warrant #2544 for $223,048.96 (3-0)
• Approved November 20, 2025 special budget meeting minutes with a name correction (3-0)
• Approved November 24, 2025 regular meeting minutes with a correction on the hot box (3-0)
• Short Term Rental Licensing Ordinance approval failed (0-3)
• Appointment of Dayle Goad to Planning Commission failed (0-3)
• Approved $1,601.75 Minuteman Press estimate for budget meeting postcards (3-0)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting to discuss the FY26 budget with the Town Administrator, Georgia Fire & Rescue, and Georgia Public Works/Roads. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final vote, and also includes planning the agenda for the next meeting on December 11, 2025.

• FY26 budget discussion with Town Administrator at 6:00 PM
• FY26 budget discussion with Georgia Fire & Rescue at 6:30 PM
• FY26 budget discussion with Georgia Public Works/Roads at 7:30 PM
• Plan agenda for December 11, 2025 meeting

The Selectboard held a special FY26 budget discussion meeting on December 4, 2025, receiving budget presentations from the Town Administrator, Georgia Fire and Rescue, and the Public Works/Highway Department. No budget was voted on or approved; the session was informational, with department heads presenting proposed increases and requests. The board also agreed to reschedule the December 11 FY26 budget meeting to December 15, 2025, and adjourned at 8:51pm by unanimous vote of the four members present (Judith Nasca absent).

• Heard Town Administrator FY26 administrative budget presentation; no vote taken
• Heard Georgia Fire and Rescue FY26 budget presentation, including a $25,000 Impact Fee request for 20 portable radios; no vote taken
• Heard Public Works and Highway FY26 budget presentations; no vote taken
• Rescheduled the December 11, 2025 FY26 budget meeting to December 15, 2025
• Adjourned at 8:51pm (4-0; Nasca absent)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board is meeting to hold public hearings on a site plan amendment for Havers and a sketch plan application from Cline Road, LLC. The board will also deliberate on a final plat amendment decision for Hibbard and a final plat mylar for Gamache, and consider its rules of procedure and conflict of interest policy.

• Public hearing: SA-004-25, Havers Site Plan Amendment
• Public hearing: SK-006-25, Cline Road, LLC Sketch Plan Application
• Deliberation: FA-001-25, Hibbard Final Plat Amendment Decision Letter
• Deliberation: FP-003-25, Gamache Final Plat Mylar
• Review of Rules of Procedure and Conflict of Interest Policy

The Development Review Board approved a decision letter for the Hibbard Final Plat Amendment and signed off on Mylars for the Gamache and Tourville projects. The board also accepted the Rules of Procedure and Conflict of Interest Policy.

• Approved Hibbard Final Plat Amendment decision letter
• Approved Gamache Final Plat Mylar
• Approved Tourville Site Plan Mylar
• Accepted Rules of Procedure and Conflict of Interest Policy
• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Georgia VT Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 25, 2025, to discuss a policy review with the town administrator. The group will also approve minutes from the October 28 meeting and plan the next agenda for December 9.

The Planning Commission discussed several policies and ordinances with the Town Administrator, including social media, tobacco-free, smoking, sidewalk, street naming, and speed limit ordinances. Staff will make requested changes. The commission approved the October 28, 2025 minutes with amendments and voted to appoint Dayle Goad to the Planning Commission.

• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes with amendments (3-0)
• Appointed Dayle Goad to Planning Commission (3-0)
• Directed staff to make changes to policies and ordinances as suggested

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will discuss and potentially act on a forest management plan with Silver Lake Woods, including a service agreement, temporary bridge, labor expenses, and logging income. They will also consider approving an assessor errors and omissions form, a master agreement for clean water project funding, and a Girl Scout fee reimbursement request. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and warrants, plus updates on the FY26 budget and other ongoing items.

• Forest Management Plan with Silver Lake Woods: service agreement, temporary bridge, labor expenses, logging income
• Town Assessor Errors and Omissions (E&O) Form approval
• NRPC Master Agreement for Clean Water Service Provider (CWSP) subgrant
• Girl Scout Troop #61489 request for $50 Fire Station Community Room fee reimbursement
• FY24 Final Audit Report received

The Selectboard approved the Silver Lake Woods timber sale administration and temporary bridge installation, the Town Assessor Errors and Omissions form, the NRPC Master Agreement for clean water subgrants, a $50 fee waiver for Girl Scout Troop #61489, a $19,060 beach construction contract with Cadieux Carpentry, a new zero-turn tractor purchase, and pre-ordering 2028 plow equipment. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The board also added the Short Term Rental Ordinance to the agenda for a future meeting.

• Approved timber sale administration and bridge agreement for Silver Lake Woods (5-0)
• Approved Town Assessor Errors and Omissions form (5-0)
• Approved NRPC Master Agreement for clean water subgrants (5-0)
• Approved $50 fee waiver and refund for Girl Scout Troop #61489 (5-0)
• Approved $19,060 beach construction contract with Cadieux Carpentry (5-0)
• Approved purchase of new zero-turn tractor (5-0)
• Approved pre-order of 2028 plow equipment with 24-month lead time (5-0)
• Added Short Term Rental Ordinance to agenda for December 22 meeting (5-0)

Selectboard

The Selectboard holds a special meeting to discuss the FY26 budget, with presentations from the Town Clerk, Zoning, Conservation Commission, and Public Library. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Selectboard held a special meeting to discuss the FY26 budget, hearing presentations from the Town Clerk, Zoning Administrator, Conservation Commission, and Public Library. The only formal decision was approving Town Clerk C. Letourneau to apply for a $5,000 grant for the State of Vermont 250th Anniversary celebration on behalf of the Georgia Community Events Committee. All other items were discussions, with no votes taken on the proposed budgets.

• Approved Town Clerk to apply for $5,000 250th celebration grant (3-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting with the Selectboard to discuss the library's budget. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Budget discussion with Selectboard

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees held a meeting on November 20, 2025 focused on discussing the library budget with the Selectboard. The minutes provided contain only the agenda and a note directing readers to the Selectboard's own minutes or video for information on participants and discussion. No decisions, votes, or budget figures are recorded in this document.

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, receive the treasurer's and director's reports, and discuss old and new business. Key items include a 2026 budget update, a possible bond on the ballot, and an engineer vote. The agenda is largely routine, with an executive session possible if needed.

• Approve minutes from 10/15/2025, 10/31/2025, and 11/12/2025 meetings
• Treasurer's report: monthly report, grant update, 2026 budget
• Library director's report: personnel, facilities, programming
• Review 'What does a Library Trustee Do?'
• Discuss bond on the ballot and engineer vote

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees approved buying a reading tree for the children's area for $7,999.16, to be paid from the Building Bright Futures grant, which must be fully spent by December 15, 2025. Trustees approved minutes from three prior meetings and agreed to spend $628.59 remaining in the book budget on adult books. A trustee's question about an employee's hours being raised to 25 per week at the November 11, 2025 meeting was tabled because the library director was absent and no one could answer. The board also discussed the 2026 budget, a memo of understanding with the Town of Georgia, and updates on the building renovation and parking lot project.

• Approved purchase of a reading tree for the children's library area for $7,999.16 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the 10/15/2025 trustee meeting with a date change for the BBF grant completion (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the 10/31/2025 special meeting on purchase as written (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the 11/12/2025 special meeting on the 2026 budget as written (5-0)
• Agreed to spend $628.59 remaining in the book budget on adult books
• Tabled a trustee's question about an employee's hours being increased to 25 per week at the 11/12/25 meeting
• Discussed tabling the Memo of Understanding with the Town of Georgia until after the budget process
• Adjourned at 6:13 p.m. (5-0)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Development Review Board will hold public hearings on a final plat amendment for Hibbard and a conditional use application from McCullough Crushing, Inc. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and plan its next agenda.

• Public hearing: FA-001-25, Continuance, Final Plat Amendment for Hibbard
• Public hearing: CU-004-25, Conditional Use Application for McCullough Crushing, Inc.
• Approval of minutes: October 21, 2025 and November 4, 2025

The Development Review Board closed the public hearing on the Hibbard final plat amendment (FA-001-25) and continued the conditional use hearing for McCullough Crushing, Inc. (CU-004-25) to December 16, 2025, requesting more information on quarry volumes, truck signage, operating hours, and reclamation escrow. The Board approved the October 21, 2025 minutes and the November 4, 2025 minutes (with one abstention), and tabled approval of its Rules of Procedure and Conflict of Interest Policy to December 2. No final decision was made on either hearing item.

• Closed public hearing on FA-001-25, Hibbard final plat amendment (5-0)
• Continued CU-004-25, McCullough Crushing conditional use hearing, to December 16, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved October 21, 2025 DRB minutes with no changes (5-0)
• Approved November 4, 2025 DRB minutes with no changes (4-0, Rainville abstained)
• Tabled Rules of Procedure and Conflict of Interest Policy approval to December 2 meeting

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission will review minutes and finances, and discuss ongoing projects including logging at Silver Lake Woods, stream erosion work, and the 2026 budget. They will also consider public comments on proposed state wetland rule changes.

• Logging at SLW: logger Michael Rainville proposed; Charlie Hancock to meet Select Board on 11/24 for approval and timber sale contract signoff
• Wood addition/stream erosion work at SLW with VLT & FCNRCD rescheduled to 11/21 after 11/14 cancellation due to weather
• 2026 budget spreadsheet and 2025 annual report to be completed
• ANR amending state wetland rules/removing protections – public comments needed
• Memorial bench for Chris at SLW; RGNA boardwalks need boards and hardware cloth

The Georgia Conservation Commission voted to request a 3.5% increase in the budget for line items and the reserve fund for 2026. Members also accepted the October minutes and discussed the 2025 annual report and upcoming state wetland rule changes. Logging at SLW and stream erosion work were discussed as ongoing items, with the erosion work rescheduled to 11/21 after a weather cancellation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted October minutes (motion passed)
• Requested 3.5% budget increase for line items and reserve fund (motion passed)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will hold a special meeting to discuss the fiscal year 2026 budget. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda, and the meeting is primarily procedural.

• FY26 Budget Discussions

The Selectboard held a special meeting to review the FY26 budget spreadsheets, adjusting revenue, grants, reserve funds, and impact fees. They discussed adding a ballot item for taxpayer approval to borrow funds in anticipation of taxes, and considered a salary increase for the Town Health Officer from $650 to $1,000 per year. No formal votes were taken; the board took the Fairbanks property purchase under advisement and planned next budget meetings.

• Reviewed FY26 budget spreadsheets and adjusted line items for revenue, grants, reserve funds, and impact fees
• Discussed adding taxpayer approval for borrowing funds in anticipation of taxes to the ballot
• Considered Town Health Officer salary increase from $650/year to $1,000/year
• Took Fairbanks property purchase under advisement
• Scheduled next budget meeting for November 20, 2025 with Library and Town Clerk

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2026 budget. The agenda includes a budget discussion and a possible executive session. No other substantive items are listed.

• Discussion of the 2026 library budget
• Possible executive session under Vermont law

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees held a special meeting to discuss the 2026 budget. They approved a salary increase for employee Mindy Grange from $15.50 to $19 per hour and increased her hours to 25 per week. The board also discussed the 2026 operating budget, including a proposed 6.84% increase versus the Selectboard's 3.5% target, and considered adding a full-time position. No final budget was approved.

• Approved salary increase for Mindy Grange to $19/hr and 25 hrs/week (4-0)
• Discussed 2026 operating budget options: 3.5% increase ($21,264.08) vs proposed 6.84% increase ($21,950.08)
• Discussed potential new full-time library position and associated costs
• No final budget vote taken

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting on November 11, 2025, at 6:30 PM. The agenda contains only routine procedural items: call to order, agenda changes, discussion, approval of minutes, planning the next agenda, other business, deliberations, and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of Planning Meeting Minutes
• Discussion of agenda items
• Plan next meeting agenda

Fire & Rescue

The Georgia Fire and Rescue Department held a regular business meeting on November 11, 2025, with 15 members present. The only formal vote recorded was to accept the previous meeting's minutes as read. Members discussed training, budget suggestions, demo smooth bore nozzles, a submitted wildland equipment grant application, and other operational matters, but took no binding action on them. The meeting adjourned at 8:07pm with no Select Board concerns noted.

• Accepted previous meeting's minutes as read (motion passed)
• Consensus to obtain demo smooth bore nozzles before deciding on adding them to crosslays
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard will meet on November 10, 2025, to discuss and approve procedural items, including the 2026 budget meeting schedule and revisions to health coverage for town employees. The board will also receive updates on the Mill River Road SE Project and consider the use of employee injury process guidelines.

• Approval of Selectboard Regular Meeting Minutes for October 27, 2025
• Approval of Warrant #2540
• Discussion and approval to use Employee Injury Process and Guidelines
• 2026 Health Coverage for Town Employees (Insurance Buyout Revision)
• FY 2026 Budget Meetings scheduled for Thursdays starting November 13, 2025

The Selectboard approved increasing the health insurance buyout for town employees who opt out of town coverage from $8,500 to $10,500 per year. They also approved fee waivers for Four Winds field trips and Fire Station Community Room use, and approved Warrant #2540 for $151,762.59. The board scheduled FY2026 budget meetings and discussed the GPL Building Revitalization Committee update.

• Approved health insurance buyout increase to $10,500/year (4-0)
• Approved fee waiver for Four Winds field trips and Fire Station Community Room (4-0)
• Approved Warrant #2540 for $151,762.59 (4-0)
• Approved October 27, 2025 minutes with one minor change (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Added agenda items for Four Winds fee waiver and GPL committee update (4-0)
• Tabled GOGov and SeeMyLegacy audience requests until summer 2026
• Tabled boat dock seasonal services bid decision
• Entered executive session for FY26 contract negotiations, no action taken

Fire & Rescue

The Georgia Fire and Rescue Department held a regular business meeting on November 7, 2024, and approved the minutes of its previous meeting. Members set training for the 14th and maintenance for the 21st, and decided to hold a holiday potluck on December 5 at 6:00pm at the station. The department submitted a 5-year capital budget to the finance committee, and Keith is working on the 2025 budget proposal. No Select Board concerns were raised.

• Approved previous meeting minutes as read (motion by Ben Piper, seconded by Jamie Cota; passed)
• Set training for the 14th and maintenance for the 21st, run by Malcolm on firefighter and fireground safety
• Decided holiday potluck for December 5 at 6:00pm at the station
• Proposed March 8th as the date for the awards banquet
• Adjourned at 7:51pm (motion by Jamie Cota, seconded by Ben Piper; passed)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board is meeting to deliberate on two permit applications and to review its processes and procedures under the 2025 Development Regulations. The agenda includes public hearings and other business, but the main items are the decision letters for BLA-002-25 (Coolbeth) and SK-005-25/DRB-001-25 (17 Black Walnut LLC). No votes are listed on the agenda, only deliberations.

• Deliberation on BLA-002-25, Coolbeth Decision Letter
• Deliberation on SK-005-25/DRB-001-25, 17 Black Walnut LLC Decision Letter
• Review of DRB Processes and Procedures under 2025 Development Regulations

The Development Review Board held a deliberative session and approved the 2026 calendar of regularly scheduled meetings, updating the year from 2025 to 2026 for December dates. The board also signed decision letters for two applications: BLA-002-25 (Coolbeth) and SK-005-25/DRB-001-25 (17 Black Walnut LLC). No public hearings or other substantive decisions were conducted.

• Approved 2026 DRB Calendar of Regularly Scheduled Meetings (unanimous)
• Signed decision letter for BLA-002-25 (Coolbeth)
• Signed decision letter for SK-005-25/DRB-001-25 (17 Black Walnut LLC)

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider approving the purchase of bookshelf endcaps. The agenda also allows for an executive session if needed, but no other substantive items are listed.

• Trustee approval to purchase library bookshelf endcaps

At a special meeting on October 31, 2025, the Georgia Public Library Trustees approved a motion to purchase either nine bookshelf endcap units for under $5,000, or thirteen units at approximately $7,000 with approval from the Town Administrator, by end of day Monday November 3, 2025. Under the Town of Georgia Purchasing Policy, purchases over $5,001 require Town Administrator or Selectboard approval, so the nine-unit option avoids that process. The board also agreed that D. Mann would collect trustee input on the Board and Staff Programming Guide from architect Colin P. Lindberg by Tuesday morning, 11/4, with a committee meeting with the project architect that afternoon. The meeting adjourned at 4:57pm with all five trustees voting yea.

• Approved purchase of 9 endcap units under $5,000, or 13 units at ~$7,000 with Town Administrator approval, by Nov 3, 2025
• Agreed D. Mann will gather trustee input on the Board and Staff Programming Guide by Tuesday morning 11/4
• Adjourned at 4:57pm (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission will discuss policies and ordinances with Town Administrator Stacy Katon and review the Hibbard Final Plat Amendment (FA-001-25 & PC-016-99). They will also approve minutes from September 23, 2025, and plan the next meeting agenda for November 11, 2025.

• Discussion of policies and ordinances with Town Administrator Stacy Katon
• Hibbard Final Plat Amendment (FA-001-25 & PC-016-99)
• Approval of Planning Meeting Minutes from September 23, 2025
• Plan next meeting agenda for November 11, 2025

The Planning Commission discussed a proposed final plat amendment for the Hibbard property on Oakland Station Road and reviewed potential revisions to town ordinances and policies. No formal votes were taken on the plat amendment, though the commission reached a consensus on several recommendations for the project. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 23, 2025, meeting.

• Approved September 23, 2025, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Cancelled November 11, 2025, meeting

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will vote on several action items, including approving the town assessor's errors and omissions form, health plans for FY26, a waiver of facilities use fees for Snow Raiders, a software license, a boat dock services bid, and signing a Better Roads Program grant. The board will also consider applying for VTrans FY 2026 grants for Bridge #28. Several items are listed for discussion, including a library MOU, local option tax, and a video surveillance policy.

• Approve Town Assessor Errors and Omissions (E&O) Form
• Approve health plans for FY26
• Approve Snow Raiders request to waive facilities use fees
• Approve new seat license for ICT Protege Security Software
• Approve application for VTrans FY 2026 grants for Bridge #28 (TAP and MHSMP)

The Selectboard approved Warrant #2539 for $10,533,186.90, selected MVP as the town's 2026 health insurance provider, and approved several grant applications including the Better Roads Program and VTrans FY 2026 grants for Bridge #28. They also authorized the purchase of a fire-damaged truck back from insurance for $6,000 and a new hot box for up to $5,300. The boat dock seasonal services bid decision was tabled.

• Approved Warrant #2539 for $10,533,186.90 (3-0)
• Approved MVP as 2026 health insurance coverage (3-0)
• Approved Town Assessor E&O Form for $11,835,000 (3-0)
• Approved waiver of facilities use fees for Franklin County Snow Raiders (3-0)
• Approved ICT Protege security software seat license for 2026 budget (3-0)
• Approved Better Roads Grant application for Road Erosion Inventory (3-0)
• Approved VTrans FY 2026 grant applications for Bridge #28 (3-0)
• Authorized purchase of 2013 truck back from insurance for $6,000 and new hot box up to $5,300 (3-0)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Development Review Board will hold two public hearings on boundary line adjustments and site plan reviews. The board will also approve minutes from the October 7 meeting and discuss decision letters for prior cases.

• BLA-002-25: Coolbeth, Two Parcel Boundary Line Adjustment
• SK-005-25/DRB-001-25: 17 Black Walnut, LLC site plan review
• SK-004-25: Gray Decision Letter discussion
• SA-003-25: Tourville Decision Letter discussion

The Development Review Board held public hearings for a boundary line adjustment (BLA-002-25) and a proposed 20-unit housing development (SK-005-25/DRB-001-25) but took no final action on either. The board approved decision letters for SK-004-25 (Gray) and SA-003-25 (Tourville) and approved the October 7, 2025 minutes.

• Approved SK-004-25 Gray decision letter (8-0, Waite abstaining)
• Approved SA-003-25 Tourville decision letter (8-0, Waite abstaining)
• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0, Waite abstaining)
• Closed public hearing for BLA-002-25 boundary line adjustment (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for SK-005-25/DRB-001-25 20-unit housing proposal (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission will discuss a plat amendment application for a conserved parcel and decide whether to support it, possibly seeking concessions. They will also hear from Pinnacle Engineering about the application and receive an update on logging at SLW. The commission opposes a recent bylaw change reducing development acreage in the Natural Area from 20 to 10 acres, fearing fragmentation.

• Plat Amendment Application FA-001-25 for conserved parcel
• Re-zoning of Natural Area: bylaw passed 8-26-25 reduces development acreage from 20 to 10 acres
• New trail at SLW completed by Timber & Stone
• Possible additional trail on East side of SLW parcel
• Memorial sign for Chris: possible granite bench move from RGNA to Pond trail at SLW

The commission voted unanimously to leave the Hibbard conservation and agriculture easement unchanged after reviewing a plat amendment proposal. The commission also discussed a memorial sign for Chris at SLW, noted the completion of a new trail, and began planning for the 2026 budget.

• Approved September minutes as amended (motion passed; Jen and Suz abstained)
• Voted unanimously to keep Hibbard conservation & agriculture easement in place

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss routine business including approving minutes, the treasurer's report, and the library director's report. They will also consider a 2026 budget, a pay rate adjustment for an employee, and grant spending covering salaries. The agenda includes an optional executive session.

• Approve minutes from 9/24/2025 and 10/1/2025 meetings
• Treasurer's report: monthly report, grant update, 2026 budget, pay rate adjustment
• Old business: mission statement, rules of order for bylaws, online programming vote, background checks
• New business: grant spending covering salaries
• Possible executive session under 1 V.S.A. sec 313

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees approved the library revitalization project plans prepared by Civil Engineering Associates and Colin P. Lindberg Architects. Trustees also approved a $22.64 bonus payment for an employee and discussed the timeline for a potential building revitalization bond for the March ballot. Additionally, the board tabled the adoption of governing Rules of Order and further discussion regarding ebook services.

• Approved 9/24/2025 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved 10/1/2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $22.64 employee bonus (5-0)
• Tabled adoption of governing Rules of Order
• Tabled discussion of ebook services
• Approved library revitalization project plans (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission will meet to discuss and decide on upcoming projects, approve minutes, and plan the next meeting agenda. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a discussion on future commission projects.

• Discussion & decision on upcoming Planning Commission projects
• Approval of minutes
• Plan next meeting agenda for November 11, 2025

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting to take action on appointing a new Selectboard member to fill a vacancy. The agenda includes a call to order, pledge of allegiance, the appointment action, public comment, and adjournment. No other business items are listed.

• Action to appoint new Selectboard member to fill vacancy
• Public comment period

The Georgia Selectboard held a special meeting to fill a vacant seat on the board. Following an executive session to discuss candidates, the board voted to appoint Judy Nasca to serve the remainder of Paul Jansen's term.

• Appointed Judy Nasca to Selectboard (4-0)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on an impact fee request from Michael Danis, who owns property at 2964 Georgia Shore Road. The board will also take public comment before adjourning.

• Public hearing on impact fee for Michael Danis, 2964 Georgia Shore Road
• Public comment period

The Selectboard held a public hearing on Michael Danis's request for a waiver of a $5,212 impact fee tied to his home rebuild at 2964 Georgia Shore Road. Zoning Administrator Doug Bergstrom said the ordinance exempts only replacements of the same size, footprint, and use, and that the home's square footage roughly doubled (about 1,200 to 2,400 sq ft), making it non-exempt. The board closed the hearing and adjourned; the minutes record no decision on the waiver request.

• Held impact fee public hearing for Michael Danis, 2964 Georgia Shore Road (no decision recorded)
• Motion to close the hearing passed (4-0, Nasca abstaining)
• Motion to adjourn passed (5-0)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed Development Regulations Version 3.0. The Planning Commission will present its report from September 23, 2025, followed by public comment. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Development Regulations Version 3.0
• Planning Commission report (September 23, 2025)
• Public comment period

The Selectboard held a special meeting on October 13, 2025, primarily as a public hearing on Version 3.0 of the Town's Development Regulations, intended to correct an error in the August 26 adoption process. Chair Senna said the Planning Commission had not updated its report on the Selectboard's amendments. The public commented on setbacks and acreage changes; the board took no substantive action beyond closing the hearing and adjourning, both by unanimous 5-0 votes.

• Closed the Development Regulations Version 3.0 public hearing (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will hold a public hearing and take action on impact fees, approve development regulations, and decide on several other items including a VELCO access easement for $3,428.46. They will also consider appointments and routine approvals. The meeting includes public comment and reports from town officials.

• Impact Fee Hearing - Action
• Development Regulations - Action to Approve
• GEMS Place e911 Road Name - Action to Approve
• VELCO Access Easement from Silver Lake Road to transmission line, $3,428.46
• Boat Dock Seasonal Services Bid Decision

The Selectboard approved the town's Development Regulations 3.0 and designated the road at the Georgia Elementary and Middle School as "GEMS Place." The board also authorized a $2,606 impact fee for a home rebuild and granted a utility access easement to VELCO. Several items, including an assessor's certificate and dock maintenance bids, were tabled for future meetings.

• Approved Development Regulations 3.0 (4-0-1)
• Approved $2,606 impact fee for home rebuild (4-1)
• Approved 'GEMS Place' as official e911 road name (5-0)
• Appointed Jared Waite to Development Review Board (5-0)
• Approved $3,428.46 VELCO access easement (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #2537 for $208,340.78 (4-0-1)
• Approved Warrant #2538 for $696.46 (4-0-1)
• Tabled Assessor E&O form and boat dock maintenance bid

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board is meeting to hold public hearings on three applications: a final plat amendment for Hibbard, a sketch plan for Gray, and a site plan amendment for Tourville. The board will also approve minutes from its August 19, 2025 meeting and plan its next agenda for October 21, 2025.

• Public hearing: FA-001-25, Final Plat Amendment for Hibbard
• Public hearing: SK-004-25, Sketch Plan Application for Gray
• Public hearing: SA-003-25, Site Plan Amendment for Tourville
• Approval of DRB meeting minutes from August 19, 2025
• Next meeting planned for October 21, 2025

The Development Review Board continued the public hearing for the Hibbard final plat amendment to November 18, 2025, pending review by the Planning Commission and Conservation Commission. The board also approved Jared Waite to fill a vacancy on the DRB. Hearings for Gray and Tourville were closed without decisions, and the board discussed procedural issues delaying the new Development Regulations.

• Continued Hibbard final plat amendment hearing to Nov 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Closed Gray sketch plan hearing at 7:48pm (unanimous)
• Closed Tourville site plan amendment hearing at 7:56pm (unanimous)
• Approved DRB minutes from Aug 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Jared Waite to join DRB (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2026 budget. The meeting is open to the public and includes an executive session if needed, but no decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees held a special meeting to discuss the 2026 budget, but took no formal action. They reviewed line items, considered new costs like background checks and e-book services, and discussed the Selectboard's 3.5% target increase. Salaries were discussed in executive session, and the capital budget was deferred to a later meeting.

• Entered executive session to discuss personnel and salaries (4-0)
• Invited Library Director B. Stone to join executive session (4-0)
• Exited executive session with no action taken (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30pm (4-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, receive the treasurer’s report including monthly finances, grant updates, capital budget, and a pay-rate adjustment, and hear the library director’s report. The board will also discuss old business such as Georgia Market Sunday funds and policy updates, and new business including a mission statement review and bylaws updates.

• Treasurer’s report with monthly finances, grant update, capital budget, and employee pay-rate adjustment
• Georgia Market Sunday Funds Use discussion
• Policies Update
• Mission Statement review
• Bylaws review

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees approved spending up to $3,300 from Georgia Market funds for two new desktop computers, a laptop, hard drive, cables, and IT support. They also approved the Library Director applying for a courier grant and allowed a new volunteer to start without a background check, despite a policy violation noted by a trustee. Several items were tabled, including e-book services (Hoopla), a pay rate adjustment, and capital budget discussions for new furniture.

• Approved $3,300 from Georgia Market funds for computers and IT support (unanimous)
• Approved Library Director applying for courier grant (unanimous)
• Approved new volunteer starting without background check (4-1, Caspers nay)
• Approved minutes from 8/20/2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 8/26/2025 special meeting with amendments (unanimous)
• Tabled e-book service (Hoopla) discussion to next regular meeting
• Tabled employee pay rate adjustment to next regular meeting
• Tabled capital budget for new circulation desk and furniture to special meeting

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially approve a planning report for v3.0 of the Georgia Development Regulations. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and planning the next meeting agenda. This is a routine meeting focused on regulatory updates.

• Discussion and approval of planning report for v3.0 of the Georgia Development Regulations
• Approval of Planning Meeting Minutes
• Planning next meeting agenda

The Planning Commission approved the Planning Report for Version 3.0 of the Georgia Development Regulations, with changes made by the commission, in a 3-1 vote with one abstention. The approval addresses a formality required before the new regulations can take effect. The commission also discussed several changes made by the Selectboard, including reduced setbacks and minimum acreage in certain zoning districts, and recommended that the Selectboard consider restoring the Recreation/Natural area minimum acreage to 20 acres.

• Approved Planning Report for Development Regulations v3.0 with changes (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Recommended Selectboard restore Recreation/Natural area minimum acreage to 20 acres
• Approved minutes from June 10, 2025 meeting (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved minutes from June 24, 2025 meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will consider approving a Tier 1B municipal resolution, 2025 permitting fees, and an assessor's E&O form. They will also review bids for seasonal boat dock services, choose dock decking colors, and discuss zoning regulations, hunting policy, and beach bathroom renovations. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and warrants, plus reports from town officials.

• Action to approve Tier 1B 'Opt In' Municipal Resolution presented by NRPC
• 2025 permitting fees need board approval and signature
• Review of two bids for seasonal boat dock services: Lake Side Dock Handlers and Burlington Harbor Launch & Tow/Interlock Marine Services
• Discussion on revised town hunting policy and map overlay for trails
• Beach bathroom renovations: choose point person and review timeline

The Selectboard voted unanimously to opt into the Tier 1B Municipal Resolution, which would exempt eligible housing projects in designated growth areas from Act 250 permitting. The board also approved the 2025 zoning permit fee schedule, an errors and omissions form for the town assessor, and waived rental fees for Boy Scout Troop 42. The hunting policy was amended to remove a map overlay, and the board set a 3.5% target increase for department heads in the FY26 budget.

• Approved Tier 1B Municipal Resolution (4-0)
• Approved 2025 Zoning Permit Fee Schedule (4-0)
• Approved Errors and Omissions form for assessor (4-0)
• Waived Fire Station Community Room rental fees for Boy Scout Troop 42 (4-0)
• Amended Hunting Policy to exclude map overlay (4-0)
• Agreed to 3.5% target increase for department heads in FY26 budget
• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Warrant #2536 for $50,850.78 (4-0)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Development Review Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items (call to order, public hearings, minutes approval, other business, and planning for the next meeting on October 7, 2025), with no substantive items listed.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting planned for October 7, 2025

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission will review and approve minutes from August, discuss financial updates, and address ongoing and new business including a new trail at Silver Lake Woods, re-zoning for a natural resources buffer zone, and possible amendments to a road project. The meeting will also cover pending items such as boardwalk installation and buckthorn removal.

• Review and approve August meeting minutes
• Financial update: CRF account $149,812.67, General account $52,172.26, Line items $2,945.34
• Re-zoning proposal for natural resources buffer zone
• Possible amendment to 3” stone laid by VELCO on Class 4 road at Silver Lake Woods
• Add handrail to first bridge at Silver Lake Woods

The Conservation Commission met on September 15, 2025 with five members present. The Commission stated it does not support the selectboard's August 26, 2025 bylaw change reducing development acreage in the Natural Area from 20 to 10 acres, saying it will further fragment the NR zone. The new Pond Trail at SLW, built by Timber & Stone, is about 85% finished and will require a trail map update. Other items were discussed or placed on the pending list, with no formal votes recorded.

• Commission expressed non-support for selectboard's 8-26-25 rezoning bylaw reducing Natural Area development acreage from 20 to 10 acres
• Pond Trail at SLW reported about 85% complete; trail map to be updated (Alysia)
• Memorial sign and granite bench for Chris placed in pending items
• Handrail on first footbridge deferred until bridge is reconstructed
• Alysia to ask VELCO about finer gravel for trail surface
• Buckthorn pulling at SLW scheduled 9-27-25, 9AM; Ken to bring weed wrench
• Logging at SLW this fall listed as TBD

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on upcoming planning projects. The agenda is largely procedural, including approval of minutes from June meetings and planning the next meeting agenda for October 14, 2025.

• Discussion & decision on upcoming Planning Commission projects
• Approval of minutes from June 10 and June 24, 2025 meetings
• Plan next meeting agenda for October 14, 2025

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will consider approving the town assessor's reappraisal bid, sign the updated official zoning map, and approve an Errors & Omissions form to fix prior assessor errors. They will also vote on a SFY26 Grants In Aid grant and discuss a 50-year proclamation for the Historical Society. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and warrants, plus updates on town projects.

• Action to approve Errors & Omissions Form PVR-4261-E
• Assessor's Town Reappraisal bid selection
• Sign updated Official Zoning Map
• Approve SFY26 Grants In Aid Grant
• Historical Society 50-Year Proclamation request

The Selectboard approved hiring Tyler Technologies for the town reappraisal at a cost of $297,200, with work starting in summer 2026 and completion by 2028. The board also approved warrants totaling $339,249.26, signed the updated zoning map, approved the SFY26 Grants in Aid grant, and hired Steve Giles as a new firefighter. Several other items were approved, including the Historical Society's 50-year proclamation and an errors and omissions form for the grand list.

• Approved Tyler Technologies for town reappraisal, $297,200 (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #2534, $108,792.92 (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #2535, $230,456.34 (5-0)
• Approved Form PVR-4261-E with changes (5-0)
• Approved SFY26 Grants in Aid Grant (5-0)
• Approved Georgia Historical Society 50-Year Proclamation (5-0)
• Hired Steve Giles as firefighter (5-0)
• Approved minutes for Aug 25 and Aug 26 meetings (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting focused on the design of a circulation desk and renovated library space. The main item is a visit from Dano Anderson of Hertz Furniture to view the space and offer design advice. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting appears to be an informational session.

• Visit by Dano Anderson from Hertz Furniture to advise on circulation desk and library space design

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees held a special informational meeting on September 8, 2025. The minutes explicitly state that no decisions were made and no formal minutes were taken. Dano Anderson from Hertz Furniture visited the library to offer advice on the design of the circulation desk and library space.

• No decisions made (informational meeting only)

Board of Civil Authority

The Board of Civil Authority is meeting to review voting districts and the voter checklist. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Review of voting districts
• Review of voter checklist

Fire & Rescue

The meeting was largely procedural and informational. Members approved the previous meeting's minutes, discussed upcoming community events (Soccer Jamboree, Fall Fest, Georgia Market fundraiser), and scheduled training and maintenance activities. No formal votes on policy or budget items were recorded.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting as read
• Scheduled Soccer Jamboree and Fall Fest for September 13th with volunteer needs
• Planned participation in Georgia Market fundraiser on October 4th
• Scheduled hose testing for September 24th
• Scheduled fire extinguisher classes for September 25-26
• Scheduled pre-build meeting for new ladder truck on September 12th
• Noted burn ban in effect due to low precipitation

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Development Review Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. No public hearings, minutes approval, or other business will be conducted at this time. The next meeting is planned for September 16, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting planned for 9/16/2025

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to elect a new chair and may enter a closed session to discuss confidential matters. The meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2025, at 12:30 pm in the library’s community room.

• Determination of Georgia Public Library Chair
• Possible executive session under 1 V.S.A § 313

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees held a special meeting to select a new Chair after Craig Volatile-Wood resigned. The Board voted 3-2 to suspend its bylaws and Roberts Rules of Order, then elected Nicole Jamison as Chair by a 3-2 secret ballot vote, effective at the end of the meeting. The Board also entered executive session to discuss a personnel matter, but no action was taken.

• Suspended GPL Trustee Bylaws and Roberts Rules of Order to select a Chair (3-2)
• Elected Nicole Jamison as Chair via secret ballot (3-2)
• Entered executive session for personnel discussion (5-0)
• Exited executive session with no action taken (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:05pm (4-0)

Selectboard

The Selectboard will hold a public meeting to present and discuss the revised draft of the Town of Georgia Development Regulations Version 3.0, incorporating updates from a July 31, 2025 public meeting. The board will take action to approve the revised regulations after receiving public comment. A proposed executive session is also on the agenda, pending a two-thirds vote.

• Action to approve Town of Georgia Development Regulations Version 3.0
• Public meeting and comment on revised draft regulations
• Proposed executive session under 1 V.S.A. sec 313

The Selectboard approved Version 3.0 of the Town of Georgia Development Regulations after a public hearing that included discussion on zoning setbacks, acreage minimums, and building heights. The vote was unanimous (5-0). The new regulations will take effect after a mandatory 21-day waiting period.

• Approved Town of Georgia Development Regulations Version 3.0 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:03 PM (5-0)

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard will meet on August 25, 2025, to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a hunting policy, personnel policy addendums, and stormwater management with a local HOA. They will also review drafts of a boat docks RFP and a video surveillance policy.

• Vote to approve Hunting Policy
• Vote to approve Personnel Policy Addendum ONE (Negative Vacation Balance)
• Vote to approve Personnel Policy Addendum TWO (Mandatory Background Checks)
• Discuss Phase 1-3 Acre Storm Water Implementations with Forest Glen & Hidden Woods HOA
• Review and discuss Town of Georgia Video Surveillance and Physical Access Control Policy

The Selectboard approved the Town Hunting Policy with changes to buffer size and signage, authorized the chair to sign Act 250 permitting paperwork for Forest Glen and Hidden Woods HOAs, and approved two personnel policy addenda (negative vacation balance and mandatory background checks). They also approved warrants totaling $41,224.96 and allowed the public works director access to outdoor cameras at the town garage and beach.

• Approved Town Hunting Policy with buffer and signage changes (5-0)
• Approved chair to sign Act 250 permits for Forest Glen and Hidden Woods HOAs (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Policy Addendum for Negative Vacation Balance (4-1)
• Approved Personnel Policy Addendum for Mandatory Background Checks (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #2532 for $40,824.96 (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #2533 for $400 (5-0)
• Approved public works director access to outdoor cameras at town garage and beach (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 11, 2025 with minor changes (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, receive the treasurer's and director's reports, and discuss old and new business including the building revitalization project, hiring practices, website services, policy review, grants, and a memorandum of understanding. The agenda is routine with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve minutes from 6/18/2025 and 8/8/2025 meetings
• Treasurer's report: monthly report, grant funding, Georgia Market Sunday funds
• GPL Building Revitalization Committee update
• Fair hiring practices and background checks discussion
• Grants update and memorandum of understanding

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees unanimously accepted Chair Craig Volatile-Wood's resignation, effective immediately. Vice Chair Debbie Mann will serve as interim chair until a permanent successor is determined at a special meeting on August 26. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings and reviewed budget status, noting that 58% of the 2025 budget has been spent.

• Accepted Chair Craig Volatile-Wood's resignation (unanimous)
• Appointed Vice Chair Debbie Mann as interim chair
• Approved minutes from 8/8/2025 Special Meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 6/18/2025 Regular Meeting with wording changes (5-0)
• Tabled discussion on determining new chair until Aug 26 special meeting

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from the August 5 meeting and planning the next agenda. The main substantive item is deliberating and issuing a decision letter on application SA-002-25 from Redeeming Grace Church.

• Decision letter for SA-002-25, Redeeming Grace Church
• Approval of DRB meeting minutes from August 5, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for September 2, 2025

The Development Review Board approved the decision letter for case SA-002-25, Redeeming Grace Church, on a 4-0 vote with member Lisa Faure abstaining. The board also approved its August 5, 2025 minutes as written and voted for member Gilles Rainville Jr. to sign the church decision letter. The September 2, 2025 DRB meeting was noted as cancelled because no hearings were scheduled.

• Approved decision letter for SA-002-25, Redeeming Grace Church (4-0, Faure abstained)
• Approved Gilles Rainville Jr. to sign the Redeeming Grace Church decision letter (4-0, Faure abstained)
• Approved August 5, 2025 DRB meeting minutes as written (5-0)
• Adjourned at 7:04 PM (5-0)
• Noted September 2, 2025 DRB meeting cancelled — no hearings scheduled

Coming Community Events

The Georgia Conservation Commission will review its June minutes and financials, then discuss a proposed town hunting policy on legal trails and repairs to the Silver Lake Woods lower bridge. Ongoing projects include trail construction, boardwalk repairs, and invasive species management.

• Proposed town hunting policy on legal trails
• Silver Lake Woods lower bridge repair
• New trail at Silver Lake Woods under construction
• Boardwalk replacement at Russell Greene Natural Area
• Beaver pond trail proposal from Rabbit Tracks

The Georgia Conservation Commission accepted its June minutes and reviewed financials, ongoing trail construction at Silver Lake woods, and several maintenance items. In new business, the commission discussed reviewing a proposed town hunting policy, planning a volunteer day at RGNA, and a zoning change reducing the NR zone from 20 acres to 10 acres ahead of a public meeting on August 26. The commission discussed sending a letter to the Select Board about the zoning change but the minutes do not record a vote on it.

• Accepted June minutes (motion carried)
• Ken to send comments on proposed town hunting policy to Select Board Chair
• Discussed sending a letter to the Select Board on NR zone reduction from 20 to 10 acres (no vote recorded)
• Discussed scheduling a volunteer trail maintenance day at RGNA
• Suz to email commission members a link for the Sept 7 Friends of Northern Lake Champlain event
• Bidwell property purchase remains on hold pending probate

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard will meet to approve minutes, discuss a water feasibility study for the industrial park, and take action on a municipal real estate sale to Vermont Transco (VELCO) for a permanent access easement. They will also review tax-related items, a revised dock replacement estimate, and draft bid documents for a Mill River project.

• Approval of Notice of Sale for Velco permanent access easement to Silver Lake Woods
• Approval of revised estimate from Dock Doctors for boat dock replacement
• Review of Errors and Omissions Certificate for Business Personal Property tax correction
• Approval to retain Town Attorney for upcoming tax sales
• Review of draft bid documents for Mill River Southeast project

The Selectboard approved several warrants totaling $154,617.90 and authorized the hiring of an attorney to handle upcoming delinquent tax parcel auctions. The board also approved a contract for boat dock replacement and an access easement for Vermont Transco.

• Approved Warrant #2523 for $40,824.96 (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #2524 for $2,687.94 (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #2531 for $111,105 (5-0)
• Approved access easement conveyance to Vermont Transco (5-0)
• Approved Errors and Omissions Certificates for Town Assessor (5-0)
• Authorized hiring of attorney for delinquent tax parcel auctions (5-0)
• Approved revised estimate and contract for boat dock replacement (5-0)
• Approved July 28 and July 31, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss two new business items: implementing background checks for library employees and adding Biblio+ to the library's online resources. The agenda also includes a proposed executive session, which requires a two-thirds vote, though the topic is not specified.

• Discussion of background checks for library employees
• Adding Biblio+ to GPL online resources
• Proposed executive session under 1 V.S.A. sec 313

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees approved background checks for library employees and regular volunteers, as required by a United Way grant. They also approved the annual purchase of the Biblio+ video streaming service for $526.97, with a plan to track patron usage and reassess. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved background checks for library employees and regular volunteers (all in favor)
• Approved Biblio+ subscription at $526.97/year with usage tracking (all in favor)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia, VT Development Review Board will hold a public hearing and vote on two items: the Letourneau Final Plat (FP-004-25) and a site plan amendment for Redeeming Grace Church (SA-002-25). The board will also approve minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting and set the agenda for the next meeting on August 19, 2025.

• FP-004-25, Letourneau Final Plat public hearing and vote
• SA-002-25, Redeeming Grace Church Site Plan Amendment Decision Letter deliberation
• Approval of DRB Meeting Minutes: July 15, 2025
• Plan next meeting agenda for August 19, 2025

The Development Review Board closed the public hearing for FP-004-25, the Letourneau Final Plat, and approved the final plat decision letter and signed the mylar. The board also tabled the SA-002-25 Redeeming Grace Church Site Plan Amendment decision letter to the August 19, 2025 meeting. Minutes from July 15, 2025 were approved as written.

• Approved FP-004-25 Letourneau Final Plat and signed mylar (5-0)
• Tabled SA-002-25 Redeeming Grace Church Site Plan Amendment decision letter to August 19, 2025
• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes as written (5-0)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting to present and discuss the revised draft of the Town of Georgia Development Regulations, which incorporates updates from a June 24, 2025 public meeting. The board will review key changes, take public comment, and outline next steps for finalizing and adopting the regulations.

• Discussion on Proposed Town of Georgia Development Regulations – Revised Draft
• Public meeting to review revisions to the Development Regulations
• Overview of key changes and clarifications to the draft
• Public comment and feedback on the updated draft
• Next steps for finalizing and adopting the revised regulations

The Selectboard held a public meeting to review and discuss the revised draft of the Town of Georgia Development Regulations, incorporating changes made after the June 24 public meeting. No formal decisions were made; the board heard public comment and agreed to add language on impaired waterways, grandfathering of properties, and other topics. The next public meeting to finalize and adopt the regulations is scheduled for August 26, 2025.

• Scheduled next public meeting on development regulations for August 26, 2025
• Reopened public hearing to discuss Lakefront & Lakeview zoning acreage requirements (unanimous)
• Agreed to add language on grandfathering properties based on past 'Georgia Zoning Acres'
• Agreed to add language on impaired waterways and State regulations for Deer Brook and Arrowhead Mountain Lake

Selectboard

The Selectboard set the 2025 municipal tax rate and approved the sale of municipal real estate to convey an access easement to Vermont Transco (VELCO). The board also approved several payment warrants and a new appointment to the Development Review Board.

• Approved 2025 municipal tax rate of $0.4372 (4-0)
• Approved Notice of Sale of Municipal Real Estate for access easement to Vermont Transco (VELCO) (4-0)
• Approved Tony Gabel for a 4-year term on the Development Review Board (4-0)
• Approved purchase of new computer hardware and software for zoning and assessor departments (4-0)
• Approved Warrants #2520, #2521, and #2522 (4-0)
• Approved Liquor Board Meeting Minutes from July 14, 2025 (3-0, 1 abstaining)
• Approved Selectboard Regular Meeting Minutes from July 14, 2025 (3-0, 1 abstaining)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board is meeting to conduct a public hearing on application SA-002-25 from Redeeming Grace Church. The board will also approve minutes from its July 1 meeting and plan the next agenda. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Public hearing: SA-002-25, Redeeming Grace Church
• Approval of DRB minutes from July 1, 2025
• Planning next meeting agenda for August 5, 2025

The Development Review Board held a public hearing for Redeeming Grace Church's site plan amendment to add 40 parking spaces, then closed the hearing without a decision. The board also approved the July 1, 2025 minutes and signed a VAR-003-25 decision letter.

• Closed public hearing for SA-002-25 (Redeeming Grace Church parking expansion) without a vote
• Approved DRB minutes from July 1, 2025 (4-0, 3 abstaining)
• Signed VAR-003-25 decision letter

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard will hold a special meeting to decide whether to approve a tobacco license application from Dollar General. The board will also hear public comment on non-agenda items before adjourning.

• Application for Tobacco License from Dollar General — action to approve

The Georgia Selectboard, sitting as the Liquor Board, approved a tobacco license for Dollar General by a 3-1 vote. The license covers tobacco sales only, not liquor. One violation was noted in the application materials. The meeting adjourned at 5:49 PM.

• Approved Dollar General tobacco license (3-1)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:49 PM

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will consider several action items, including a request to waive a $225 permit fee for a culvert replacement on Bovat Road, a request for a discount on impact fees for an accessory dwelling unit, and approval of an easement deed to Vermont Transco for access to Silver Lake Woods. The board will also review a short-term rental licensing ordinance and discuss the town administrator evaluation process.

• Waiver of $225 permit fee for Bovat Road culvert replacement
• Request for discount on impact fees for ADU by Connor Hunt
• Approval to hire Samuel Pollock as Town Beach Caretaker
• Approval of Franklin County Sheriff Agreement
• Approval of easement deed to Vermont Transco for Silver Lake Woods access

The Selectboard approved a 50% reduction of impact fees for Connor Hunt's accessory dwelling unit (ADU), which will be rented at or below market value under a State of Vermont grant. A similar request from Price/Chagnon for an ADU at 136 Ethan Allen Highway was denied because the unit is not intended for low-income rental. The board also approved several other items including a fee waiver for the Bovat Road Association, hiring Samuel Pollock as Town Beach Caretaker, and a roadway agreement with the Dunsmores.

• Approved 50% impact fee reduction for Connor Hunt's ADU (4-0)
• Denied impact fee waiver for Price/Chagnon ADU (4-0)
• Approved $225 permit fee waiver for Bovat Road Association culvert project (4-0)
• Approved hiring Samuel Pollock as Town Beach Caretaker (4-0)
• Approved Dunsmore Roadway Agreement and Waiver (3-0, Dunsmore abstained)
• Approved Franklin County Sheriff Agreement (4-0)
• Approved request for officer number for Animal Control Officer Sara Currier (4-0)
• Approved Town of Georgia Appropriations Policy (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is holding its regular meeting on July 8, 2025. The agenda contains only routine procedural items: call to order, agenda changes, discussion, approval of minutes, planning the next agenda, other business, deliberations, and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of Planning Meeting Minutes
• Plan next meeting agenda
• Discussion and other business (no specifics listed)

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission will hold a special meeting to review and vote on a proposal from Timber & Stone to build a new trail in Silver Lake Woods. The meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Chris Letourneau Meeting Room.

• Review and vote on Timber & Stone’s proposal for a new trail at Silver Lake Woods (SLW)

The Georgia Conservation Commission voted to accept a proposal from Timber & Stone for a new trail at SLW. The group selected Option 2, which includes a boardwalk constructed with black locust lumber. They also discussed using line items accounts to cover the design fee and potentially holding a volunteer event for installation.

• Accepted Timber & Stone proposal Option 2 with boardwalk (motion carried)

Fire & Rescue

The Georgia Fire and Rescue Department held a regular business meeting on July 3, 2025. Members accepted the previous meeting's minutes, received and signed acknowledgements for the town's new personnel and cell phone policies, and heard that a ladder truck has been ordered with projected delivery in June/July 2028. The department also noted two resignations, welcomed a new cadet, and reported that the Georgia High Bridge on Highbridge Road is closed until September 8, 2025, with Milton dispatched for calls on the opposite side.

• Accepted previous meeting minutes as read (motion passed)
• Distributed new town personnel policy and cell phone policy; collected signed acknowledgements from members
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board is meeting to conduct a public hearing on a variance request (VAR-003-25) submitted by Buffo. The board will also approve minutes from its May 20, 2025 meeting and plan its next agenda for July 15, 2025.

• Public hearing on variance request VAR-003-25 (Buffo)
• Approval of DRB meeting minutes from May 20, 2025
• Planning agenda for July 15, 2025 meeting

The Development Review Board held a public hearing for variance request VAR-003-25 by Buffo, where architect/engineer Brad Rabinowitz discussed the proposed project and the need for setback changes, noting neighboring properties have similar issues. The board closed the hearing, entered deliberation, and unanimously approved the variance. The board also approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes without changes.

• Approved VAR-003-25 Buffo variance request (4-0)
• Closed public hearing for VAR-003-25 at 7:08pm (4-0)
• Approved DRB meeting minutes from May 20, 2025 (4-0)
• Entered deliberative session at 7:14pm and exited at 7:26pm (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Georgia, VT Planning Commission is holding a public meeting to present and discuss the proposed Town of Georgia Development Regulations. The meeting includes a 90-minute presentation and discussion session on the regulations. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation and discussion on proposed Town of Georgia Development Regulations

The Planning Commission and Selectboard held a joint public hearing on June 24, 2025, to discuss proposed Town of Georgia Development Regulations, zoning districts, and sidewalk planning. No final votes or ordinance adoptions were recorded; the meeting focused on presentations, public comments, and scheduling a future review.

• Adjourned the meeting at 10:02 PM (Approved 4-0)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting to join the Planning Commission's public meeting and discussion of the proposed Town of Georgia Development Regulations. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the sole item is this joint discussion, followed by adjournment. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no other business items listed.

• Join Planning Commission's public meeting on proposed Town of Georgia Development Regulations

The Selectboard held a special meeting and voted to join the Planning Commission's public meeting to discuss the proposed Town of Georgia Development Regulations. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after this action.

• Joined Planning Commission's public meeting on proposed development regulations

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is meeting to discuss public hearing review items, approve the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes, and plan the next meeting agenda. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.

• Public Hearing Review discussion
• Approval of Planning Meeting Minutes from June 10, 2025
• Plan next meeting agenda

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will hear a presentation on the scope of work for Bridge #28 (Mill River Bridge), review the fire department's choice of an aerial truck bid, and discuss estimates for replacing boat docks. They will also discuss budget planning and a potential change from a fiscal year to a calendar year for the town. Several items are updates on ongoing projects, including Bridge #10 closure and beach bathroom renovations.

• Bridge #28 (Mill River Bridge) scope of work presentation by East Engineering PLC
• Fire Department aerial truck bid choice notification
• Boat docks replacement estimates review
• Discussion on changing town fiscal year to calendar year
• Bridge #10 (Highbridge) closed starting June 30, 2025

The Selectboard approved moving forward with a DPW arrangement for Bridge #28 (Mill River Bridge), including purchasing equipment and materials, with a rough estimate of $750,000. They also approved two warrants, including a $3,020.18 supplemental warrant, and approved the Internal Controls Checklist. The board entered executive session for personnel matters and approved employee sick time.

• Approved DPW arrangement for Bridge #28, including equipment/material purchases (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #2518 (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #2518B for $3,020.18 (5-0)
• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes with minor changes (5-0)
• Approved Internal Controls Checklist for Chair Senna to sign (5-0)
• Approved employee sick time after executive session (5-0)
• Added Executive Session for Personnel: Employee Sick Time to agenda (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on June 18, 2025, at 4:45 pm in the Library Community Room. The agenda includes approving minutes, receiving the treasurer's and director's reports, and discussing old business such as the building revitalization committee update and draft policies. New business includes a June 5th special meeting, the Town of Georgia Personnel Policy, and fair hiring practices and background checks. The board may also enter executive session if needed.

• Approve minutes from 5/21/2025 Library Meeting and 6/9/2025 Special Policies Meeting
• GPL Building Revitalization Committee Update
• Draft Policies and Update – Action to Approve
• Town of Georgia Personnel Policy
• Fair Hiring Practices and Background Checks

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees approved the library policies (Sections 1 and 4) and adopted the Town of Georgia Personnel Policy, agreeing in writing to Selectboard oversight for payroll and benefits. The board also cancelled the July 2026 meeting and tabled discussions on fair hiring practices and the library website for further review.

• Approved minutes from 5/26/2025 and 6/9/2025 meetings (4-0, Mann absent)
• Approved Section 1 and Section 4 of Georgia Public Library Policies (5-0)
• Adopted Town of Georgia Personnel Policy and signed letter of intent for Selectboard oversight (5-0)
• Cancelled July 16, 2025 Trustee meeting
• Tabled fair hiring practices and background checks discussion to next meeting
• Tabled website video posting discussion to next meeting

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Development Review Board is holding a regular meeting with no specific public hearings or action items listed on the agenda. The agenda consists of standard procedural items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and planning the next meeting. No rezonings, contracts, or other substantive matters are scheduled for discussion.

• No public hearings are listed on the agenda
• Approval of minutes from previous meetings
• Planning the next meeting agenda

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission is meeting to review and approve May minutes, discuss financials, and handle ongoing business including trail maintenance, a new trail design at Silver Lake Woods, and a boardwalk project. They will also hear from a project manager from Friends of Northern Lake Champlain and discuss pending items like invasive species management and a property purchase on hold.

• Review financials: CRF $165,190.27, General $50,456.88, Line items $4,524.63
• New trail design proposal from Timber & Stone LLC for Silver Lake Woods
• Install no parking sign at Silver Lake Road Class 4 road
• Update Town Trail #4 signs with correct information
• Boardwalk at RGNA: one roll of hardware cloth left to install

The Georgia Conservation Commission met on June 16, 2025, and approved the May minutes. They heard from Friends of Northern Lake Champlain (FNLC) about water quality monitoring and potential collaboration, including a Shoreline Social on July 24. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; most business was updates and planning.

• Approved May minutes (motion carried)
• Discussed SLW forest management, logging bid expected late summer
• Planned to install no parking sign on Silver Lake Road
• Received trail design proposal from Timber & Stone LLC for new SLW trail
• Heard FNLC presentation on water quality programs and Shoreline Social
• Accepted proposal from Rabbit Tracks for beaver pond trail (pending wetlands review)
• Noted Bidwell property purchase on hold pending probate

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a public meeting for new Development Regulations and will hear from Greta Brunswick of the Northwest Regional Planning Commission. The commission will also approve minutes from the May 27 meeting and plan the next agenda. This is a discussion-focused meeting with no votes on specific projects or contracts listed.

• Discussion with Greta Brunswick, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
• Discuss public meeting for new Development Regulations
• Approve Planning Meeting Minutes from May 27, 2025
• Plan next meeting agenda for June 24, 2025

The Planning Commission discussed NRPC's draft Future Land Use Map and asked NRPC to enlarge the South Village area for Village Designation, which would enable infrastructure grant eligibility and Act 250 exemption. They also reviewed draft Development Regulations for edits before the June 24 public hearing. Minutes from May 27 were approved unanimously.

• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Requested NRPC enlarge South Village area for Village Designation on draft Future Land Use Map
• Scheduled public hearing for Development Regulations on June 24, 2025

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to review edits to library policies. The agenda includes a possible executive session, but the primary item is the policy review.

• Review of Georgia Public Library policy edits
• Possible executive session under 1 V.S.A. sec 313

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees held a special meeting to review library policies. Sections 1 and 4 were edited and approved for presentation at the next regular meeting on June 18, while sections 2, 3, and 5 remained unchanged. A request to discuss whether a previous special meeting was duly warned was deferred to the next regular agenda.

• Approved edits to Policy Sections 1 and 4 for presentation at next regular meeting
• Deferred discussion on June 5 meeting warning status to next regular meeting

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will open bids for a 75-foot aerial ladder truck for the Fire Department, discuss a townwide reappraisal RFP, and consider approving several policies. They will also hear updates on law enforcement, the Highbridge replacement closure, and the Mill River clean water project.

• Bid opening for 75ft aerial ladder truck for Fire Department
• Request to issue RFP for townwide reappraisal
• Bridge #10 (Highbridge) closure June 30 to Sept 8, 2025
• Sheriff John Grismore update on law enforcement activity
• Approval of warrants #2517

The Selectboard authorized a Request for Proposals for a full townwide reappraisal and approved several updated administrative policies. The board also coordinated a road closure for Bridge #10 and approved early beach access for a fishing tournament.

• Approved RFP for townwide reappraisal (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Local Emergency Plan (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Policy and Cell Phone Policy (5-0)
• Approved Selectboard Rules of Procedure (5-0)
• Approved placing electronic sign at Town offices (5-0)
• Approved opening Georgia Beach gates at 3:30am for fishing tournament weekend (5-0)
• Approved road closure notice for Bridge #10 from June 30 to Sept 8 (5-0)
• Authorized use of old impact fee schedule for Kevin Blaisdell's proposed ADU (5-0)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia VT Development Review Board (DRB) meeting scheduled for June 3 2025 at 7:00 PM was cancelled. No public hearings, decisions, or discussions were held.

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will discuss updates on the Mill River Bridge project, including bidding options, and receive an update on new zoning regulations and cloud permitting software. The board will also consider approving minutes, warrants, and several policies, and decide on a request to waive beach rental fees for Cub Scout Pack 842.

• Bridge #28 (Mill River Bridge) project update and discussion of three bidding options
• Zoning Administrator update on new development regulations and cloud permitting software
• Request to waive rental fees for Beach Facilities for Cub Scout Pack 842 on May 31, 2025
• Final review and action to approve Facilities Use Policy
• Approval of warrants #2516 and minutes from May 12 and May 20 meetings

The Selectboard voted unanimously to decline applying for the 2025 VTrans Bicycle and Pedestrian Program grant, citing maintenance concerns, but will revisit next year. The board also adopted a Facilities Use Policy and waived beach rental fees for Cub Scout Pack 842. The archaeological study for Bridge #28 is complete, moving the project closer to bidding.

• Declined 2025 VTrans bike/ped grant application (5-0)
• Adopted Facilities Use Policy (5-0)
• Waived beach rental fees for Cub Scout Pack 842 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 12, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #2516 (5-0)
• Tabled cell phone policy until personnel policy approved
• Moved Bridge #28 discussion to start of board business (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Georgia VT Planning Commission will convene May 27 at 6:30 PM to discuss updates to local development regulations with consultant Michael Allen and set public hearing timelines. The group will also approve minutes from the May 13 meeting and plan the next agenda.

The Planning Commission met on May 27, 2025, and approved the minutes from May 13, 2025, with no changes. No substantive decisions were made; the main discussion was scheduling a public meeting for June 24, 2025, to review development regulations, and a future meeting with a regional planning representative.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Scheduled public meeting for development regulation review on June 24, 2025, 6:00-7:30 PM at Georgia Fire Station Community Room

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve minutes, receive the treasurer's report, and discuss old and new business. Key items include an update on the building revitalization committee, draft policies, and the potential creation of a Friends of the Library group. The agenda also includes a possible executive session, but no specific topics are listed.

• Staff bonus revote
• GPL Building Revitalization Committee update
• Draft policies and Policy Committee update
• Facilities Use Policy discussion
• Starting a Friends of the Library for GPL

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees approved $1,583.97 in staff bonuses in lieu of retroactive pay, a revote after the April vote was not executed properly; Trustee Nicole Jamison recused herself. The board also approved adding an executive session on trustee and inter-personnel behavior to the agenda, over Secretary Kollene Caspers' objection, and later voted to invite Library Director Bridget Stone into that session. Out of executive session, the board approved inviting Joy Worland of the Vermont Department of Libraries to speak on trustee responsibilities at the July 2025 meeting. Policy review was set for a special meeting on June 9, 2025.

• Approved adding Megan Jamison's VLA conference report to the agenda (5-0)
• Approved adding an executive session on trustee and inter-personnel behavior to the agenda (4-1, Caspers nay)
• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes with changes, including 'bonus pay' instead of 'retroactive pay' (5-0)
• Approved $1,583.97 in staff bonuses in lieu of retroactive pay (4-0, N. Jamison recused)
• Approved inviting Library Director B. Stone into executive session (5-0)
• Motion to exit executive session at 8:10pm was not seconded
• Approved inviting Joy Worland of the Vermont Department of Libraries to speak on trustee responsibilities at the July 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Adjourned at 8:15pm (4-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a joint meeting with the Selectboard. The agenda includes a call to order, a discussion between trustees and the selectboard, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Joint discussion between Library Trustees and Selectboard

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees held a joint meeting with the Selectboard on May 20, 2025. The minutes list only three agenda items: call to order, trustee discussion with the selectboard, and adjournment. No substantive decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded in these minutes; the document refers readers to the Selectboard meeting minutes/video for details on participants and discussion.

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting to handle routine business, including approving warrants, signing a letter of intent for municipal roads grants, and adopting a facilities use policy. They will also review edits to the personnel policy. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major public hearings or rezonings.

• Approval of Warrants #2515
• SFY26 Municipal Roads Grants-In-Aid Program Letter of Intent approval and signatures
• Facilities Use Policy action to approve
• Personnel Policy review of edits

The Selectboard approved Warrant #2515 and authorized the signing of a Municipal Roads Grants-In-Aid-Program Letter of Intent. The board agreed to pursue a feasibility study for the water and waste treatment system at Perrigo. Proposed updates to the Facilities Use and Personnel policies were reviewed and will return to a future agenda.

• Approved Warrant #2515 (5-0)
• Approved Chair Senna to sign Municipal Roads Grants-In-Aid-Program Letter of Intent (5-0)
• Approved horses to participate in the Memorial Day parade
• Agreed to proceed with Feasibility Study for water and waste treatment system at Perrigo
• Entered executive session to discuss beach contract; no action taken (5-0)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board will hold public hearings on a site plan amendment for Webb and a two-lot minor subdivision for Rowley. The board will also approve minutes from May 6, approve a decision letter for the Gamache application, and note that the June 3 meeting is cancelled.

• Public hearing: SA-001-25, Webb Site Plan Amendment
• Public hearing: SK-002-25, Rowley Two-Lot Minor Subdivision
• Deliberation: FP-003-25, Gamache Decision Letter
• Approval of May 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• June 3, 2025 meeting cancelled

The Development Review Board closed public hearings and approved a site plan amendment for William Webb to expand a building envelope for a barn, and reviewed a sketch plan for a two-lot minor subdivision by Kate Rowley and Raymond Bosley, recommending adjustments and requiring a waiver for road frontage. The board also approved the May 6, 2025 minutes and signed decision letters for three applications.

• Approved SA-001-25 Webb site plan amendment to expand building envelope (unanimous)
• Closed hearing for SK-002-25 Rowley two-lot minor subdivision sketch plan (unanimous)
• Approved DRB minutes from May 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Signed decision letters for FP-003-25 Gamache, SA-001-25 Webb, and SK-002-25 Rowley

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission is meeting to review minutes and finances, and to discuss ongoing projects including the Bidwell property purchase, forest management at Silver Lake Woods, trail maintenance, and a new trail proposal. The Select Board has recommended holding the Bidwell purchase until the estate is settled in probate court.

• Bidwell property purchase on hold pending probate court settlement
• Proposal from Timber & Stone LLC for new trail at Silver Lake Woods
• No parking sign to be installed on Class 4 road to Silver Lake Woods
• Trail to beaver pond at SLW: proposal accepted from Rabbit Tracks
• Financials: CRF $165,139.86, General $50,441.48

The Georgia Conservation Commission approved an estimate from Timber and Stone for trail design services, with six in favor and one against. They also received approval from the Selectboard to proceed with recommendations from Charlie Hancock, including installing a no-parking sign. Several other items were discussed but no action was taken, including a proposed $10,000 boardwalk project and a road downgrade request.

• Approved Timber and Stone trail design estimate (6-1)
• Selectboard approved moving forward with Charlie Hancock's recommendations
• Selectboard approved installing a NO PARKING BEYOND THIS POINT sign near the kiosk at SLW
• Tabled discussion of $10,000 boardwalk estimate for 2nd stream crossing at SLW
• Agreed to correct trail sign info with white tape/paint at Town trail #4

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a review of Development Regulation sections 6-10, approve the April 22 meeting minutes, and plan the next agenda. No votes or final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Development Regulation Review: Sections 6-10
• Approval of Planning Meeting Minutes from April 22, 2025
• Planning next meeting agenda for May 27, 2025

The Planning Commission reviewed Sections 6-10 of the Draft Development Regulations for edits and changes. The commission approved the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting with no changes. No final approval of the development regulations was made at this meeting; that action is scheduled for May 27, 2025.

• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Reviewed Draft Development Regulations Sections 6-10 for edits
• Scheduled next meeting for May 27, 2025 to approve draft regulations

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will hold its regular meeting, including a town highway paving bid opening, updates on two bridge projects, and discussions on forest management, conservation land, and trail signage. Several items are for discussion only, with action possible on an electronic sign and other matters.

• Town Highway Paving Bid Opening
• Bridge #10 (Highbridge) update: contractor on site May 7 for inspections
• Bridge #28 (Mill River Bridge) archaeological study expected by mid-May
• Silver Lake Woods Revised Forest Management Plan presentation
• Request to install 'No Parking Sign' at bottom of class 4 road to Silver Lake Woods

The Selectboard approved several actions, including ordering an electric sign from LED Sign City, hiring a new fire cadet, and accepting GIDC's offer to hire a consultant for a water treatment facility feasibility study. They also approved a 'No Parking Beyond This Point' sign for a Class 4 road and allowed the Conservation Commission to proceed with county forestry recommendations. The board took highway paving bids under advisement and approved warrants #2513 and #2514.

• Approved electric sign order from LED Sign City (5-0)
• Approved hiring new fire cadet (5-0)
• Accepted GIDC offer to hire consultant for water treatment facility (5-0)
• Approved 'No Parking Beyond This Point' sign installation (4-1)
• Approved Conservation Commission to proceed with county forestry recommendations (5-0)
• Took highway paving bids under advisement (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #2513 (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #2514 (5-0)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board is holding public hearings on a variance request and an 8-unit planned unit development, and will deliberate on three decision letters. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and plan its next agenda.

• VAR-002-25, Emond Variance Request
• FP-003-25, Gamache 8 Unit PUD
• Deliberations on CU-003-25 Florucci, SK-003-25 Letourneau, SP-002-25 & CU-002-25 LeBlanc decision letters
• Approval of April 15, 2025 meeting minutes

The board held public hearings for a variance request and a planned unit development. Following a deliberative session, the board authorized the signing of decision letters for four separate cases.

• Signed decision letter for VAR-002-25, Emond (5-0)
• Signed decision letter for CU-003-25, Florucci (5-0)
• Signed decision letter for SK-003-25, Letourneau (5-0)
• Signed decision letter for SP-002-25 & CU-002-25, LeBlanc (5-0)
• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Fire & Rescue

The Georgia Fire and Rescue Department held a regular business meeting on May 1, 2025, with 18 members present. The department approved the minutes of the previous meeting, and the ladder truck was approved by voters at Town Meeting, with planning now underway. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on training updates, equipment issues, and community events.

• Approved previous meeting minutes as read (motion passed)
• Ladder truck approved by Town Meeting vote; planning underway

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will meet to approve minutes and warrants, discuss unfinished business including the town electronic sign and bridge projects, and consider several action items such as approving a road name for Dunsmore Development and signing a municipal impact questionnaire. The board will also hear updates from the town administrator, including new impact fee and animal control ordinances that took effect April 25, 2025.

• Approval of warrants 2511 & 2512
• Road name approval for Dunsmore Development (Marian Way)
• New Impact Fee Ordinance effective April 25, 2025
• New Animal Control Ordinance effective April 25, 2025
• Discussion of Bridge #10 Highbridge and Bridge #28 Mill River Bridge

The Selectboard approved the private road name Marian Way (3-0, with Vice Chair Dunsmore recused) and approved and signed the Municipal Impact Questionnaire for 7 North Real Estate Holdings LLC's storage units project. They also approved the Memorial Day Road Closure request, changed the May 26 meeting to May 28, and entered executive session to discuss personnel matters, later amending a letter to a public official.

• Approved private road name Marian Way (3-0, Dunsmore recused)
• Approved and signed Municipal Impact Questionnaire for 7 North Real Estate Holdings LLC storage units
• Approved Memorial Day Road Closure request form
• Changed second May Selectboard meeting from May 26 to May 28, 2025
• Approved minutes of April 14, 2025 with minor changes
• Approved Warrant 2511 and Warrant 2512 (highway payables)
• Entered executive session for personnel matters; amended letter to public official after session

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special liquor board meeting to consider one item: a request to approve a caterer permit for Blonde N Boozy for a private backyard event. The agenda contains no other business beyond this single permit request.

• Request to approve Blonde N Boozy caterer permit for a private backyard event

The Georgia Selectboard, sitting as the Liquor Board, approved a liquor permit for Blonde N Boozy Caterer for a private backyard 4th of July event. They also voted to allow the Town Clerk to accept and sign future liquor permits without calling a special Selectboard meeting. All votes were unanimous among the four members present.

• Approved liquor permit for Blonde N Boozy Caterer for 4th of July event (4-0)
• Approved Town Clerk accepting and signing future liquor permits (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a development regulation review, approve minutes from April 8, and plan the next meeting agenda for May 13. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the ongoing development regulation review.

• Development Regulation Review discussion
• Approval of April 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Plan next meeting agenda for May 13, 2025

The commission approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025, meeting. Members and Michael Allen of ReGrowth Planning discussed draft sections 3-5 of the Development Regulations.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes with minor changes (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission will review minutes and finances, then discuss ongoing projects including VELCO power line restoration at Silver Lake Woods, the Bidwell property purchase, and funding for an after-school program. New business includes a possible bridge and trail additions at Silver Lake Woods.

• Bidwell property purchase: ~$3,600 including legal fees, property tax, title search; decide funding source
• VELCO restoration: water bars on Class 4 road, mulching/seeding with conservation mix, culvert replacement
• JoAnn Harvey's after school program: new vote on 2025 funding
• Wetland restoration at town garage and bank stabilization at RGNA: planting scheduled
• No parking sign for Silver Lake Road to be installed

The commission approved using the general fund to purchase the Bidwell property, with updated costs around $3,600 including legal fees, property tax, and title search. They also approved building a trail from Blake Trail to the goose pond at Silver Lake Woods. Several other projects were discussed or deferred, including a bridge addition and a trail from Bovat Rd, both shelved for now.

• Approved use of general fund for Bidwell property purchase (motion carried)
• Approved building trail from Blake Trail to goose pond at Silver Lake Woods (motion carried)
• Accepted March minutes (motion carried)
• Decided against adding bridge across stream on road to SLW
• Shelved idea of trail from Bovat Rd to SLW

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting. They will review the treasurer's report and discuss the library budget, receive the library director's report, and consider a policy update from the Policy Committee. The board will also review a recent meeting with the Selectboard and may enter executive session if needed.

• Treasurer's report and budget discussion
• Policy update from Policy Committee
• Overview of March 24 meeting with Selectboard
• Appreciation potluck planning
• Possible executive session

The Board approved a lump sum bonus for employees in lieu of retroactive pay raises. Trustees also allocated income for adult book purchases and approved the March meeting minutes.

• Approved $1,621 total bonus for all GPL employees in lieu of retroactive raise pay (5-0)
• Approved allocation of $609.92 in income to Adult Book purchases (5-0)
• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes with minor grammatical changes (5-0)
• Entered and exited Executive Session to discuss personnel; no action taken (5-0)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board will conduct three public hearings on home occupation, minor subdivision, and child care facility permits, and deliberate on two decision letters regarding prior applications. The board will also approve minutes from the March 18 meeting and plan the next agenda.

• CU-003-25, Florucci Home Occupation public hearing
• SK-003-25, Letourneau Minor Subdivision public hearing
• SP-002-25 & CU-002-25, LeBlanc Center Based Child Care Facility public hearing
• BLA-001-25, Rudden & Goad Decision Letter deliberation
• FP-002-25, Hanbury Decision Letter deliberation

The Development Review Board held public hearings for three applications: a home occupation, a minor subdivision, and a child care facility. The board closed all hearings unanimously without recording specific approval or denial votes in the public session. In deliberative session, the board approved decision letters for two other applications (BLA-001-25 and FP-002-25) and authorized the Chair to sign them.

• Closed hearing for CU-003-25 Florucci Home Occupation (6-0)
• Closed hearing for SK-003-25 Letourneau Minor Subdivision (6-0)
• Closed hearing for SP-002-25 & CU-002-25 LeBlanc Child Care Facility (6-0)
• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes with no changes (6-0)
• Approved decision letter for BLA-001-25 Rudden & Goad (6-0)
• Approved decision letter for FP-002-25 Hanbury (6-0)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will vote on several actions, including approving the bid process for 2025 town highway paving, hiring Aaron Martin for the fire department, and purchasing porta potties for Little League. They will also discuss and decide on a policy for porta potty requirements for large facility rentals, and consider waiving fees for a Celebration of Life event. The board will also review letters of interest for a Selectboard member vacancy and receive updates on various projects.

• Action to approve bid process for 2025 Town Highway Paving
• Action to approve hiring Aaron Martin for Town of Georgia Fire Department
• Action to approve new fire gear funded by Impact Fees
• Discussion on updating Facility Use Rental Agreement for porta potty requirements for large groups
• Action to approve ordering 2 porta potties for Little League

The Georgia Selectboard appointed Kellie Bosenberg to fill a vacancy, approved $12,000 in impact fees for new fire gear, approved a motor vehicle trail permit, and updated the facility rental agreement with new fees and capacity limits. Several other actions were taken, including approving warrants and minutes, and signing a stormwater permit.

• Appointed Kellie Bosenberg to Selectboard (4-0)
• Approved $12,000 for 3 sets of fire gear from Impact Fees (5-0)
• Approved A. Heinlein's motor vehicle trail permit (5-0)
• Updated Facility Use Rental Agreement: $250 resident/$500 non-resident, 200-person max, porta-potty fees (5-0)
• Waived facility fees for Celebration of Life on July 6, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #2510 (5-0)
• Approved March 24 and April 7, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign stormwater permit for Forest Glen/Hidden Woods (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the Northwest Regional Planning Commission's Regional Future Land Use plan and continue reviewing draft development regulations. They will also approve minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting and plan the agenda for the next meeting on April 22, 2025.

• Discussion of Northwest Regional Planning Commission Regional Future Land Use
• Development Regulations Draft Review
• Approval of Planning Meeting Minutes from March 25, 2025
• Plan next meeting agenda for April 22, 2025

The Planning Commission heard from the Northwest Regional Planning Commission that Georgia is now eligible for a revised Village Center designation, which could bring grant and tax benefits. They also discussed Act 250 exemptions for multi-unit housing if the Selectboard opts in, and regional housing targets of 125-190 new homes by 2030. The commission reviewed a draft of the Development Regulations and approved the March 25 meeting minutes with an addition. No final decisions were made on the regulations or housing targets.

• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes with one addition (5-0)
• Discussed eligibility for Village Center designation and Act 250 Tier 1 B Exemption
• Reviewed Draft Development Regulations sections 1-3.3.24
• Scheduled follow-up with NRPC and continued review for April 22 meeting

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting to review bids for two electrical projects: the GPL Electrical Outlet Project and the Town Garage Transfer Switch. They will also discuss a draft personnel policy and town benefits. The meeting includes public comment periods and a possible executive session.

• Review bids for GPL Electrical Outlet Project
• Review bids for Town Garage Transfer Switch
• Draft personnel policy review and town benefit review
• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Possible executive session under 1 V.S.A. sec 313

The Selectboard approved a $7,600 bid from PD Electric LLC for electrical work at the Town Garage, with Chair Senna abstaining due to a conflict of interest. The board also recommended adding Option 1 vacation time to the Personnel Policy, including a new 200-hour tier after 14 years, and tabled the library electrical outlet project pending further review.

• Approved PD Electric LLC bid for $7,600 for Town Garage transfer switch (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended Option 1 vacation time for Personnel Policy, adding 200 hours after 14 years
• Tabled library electrical outlet project bids until committee review
• Held executive session on contracts; no action taken

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Development Review Board is holding a regular meeting with an agenda that contains only procedural items: call to order, agenda changes, approval of minutes, other business, and planning the next meeting. No public hearings, applications, or specific decisions are listed.

• Approval of DRB meeting minutes
• Planning agenda for 4/15/2025 meeting

Town Clerk

The Town of Georgia Board of Abatement is holding a hearing on March 25, 2025, to consider a property tax abatement request from Ashley Donnellan for 147 Napoleon Dr. The applicant is expected to appear and present evidence; if absent, the request will be decided based on the submitted form.

• Public hearing on abatement request by Ashley Donnellan
• Property at 147 Napoleon Dr, Georgia, VT
• Hearing at 5:30 p.m. in the Municipal Office

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is meeting to discuss development regulations, specifically Section 8 on Flood Hazard Area and River Corridor Buffer Regulations from the State of Vermont. They will also approve minutes from the March 11 meeting and plan for an April 8 visit from the Northwest Regional Planning Commission.

• Discussion of Development Regulations Review
• Review of Section 8: Flood Hazard Area & River Corridor Buffer Regulations
• Approval of Planning Meeting Minutes from March 11, 2025
• Planning for April 8, 2025 Northwest Regional Planning Commission Visit

The Planning Commission reviewed the new Zoning Map and public comments, deciding to keep the Village Core and Business Zoning Districts as outlined. Three areas were modified after discussion: a reduction of the residential district on Sodom Road, a reduction of the Residential Neighborhood District near Ballard Road, and a reduction of the Industrial Zone around the Russell Greene Natural Area. The commission also reviewed changes to Section 8 (Flood Hazard Area & River Corridor Buffer Regulations) and will contact NRPC for more information. Minutes from March 11 were approved with minor changes.

• Kept Village Core Zone as outlined after public comment (unanimous)
• Kept Business Zoning District areas as outlined after public comment (unanimous)
• Reduced residential district on Sodom Road (unanimous)
• Reduced Residential Neighborhood District near Ballard Road (unanimous)
• Reduced Industrial Zone around Russell Greene Natural Area (unanimous)
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes with minor changes (4-0, 1 abstention)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet with the Selectboard to exchange views on matters of mutual interest. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees re-elected Craig Volatile-Wood as chair and approved several staff requests, including attendance at the VLA Conference and advocacy outreach regarding federal funding cuts. The board also approved a motion to approach the Selectboard for two grant applications and approved the February minutes with amendments.

• Re-elected Craig Volatile-Wood as Chair (3 votes for, 2 against)
• Appointed Deb Mann as Vice Chair, Kollene Caspers as Secretary, Terry Cleveland as Treasurer (all unanimous)
• Approved staff attendance at VLA Conference on May 19, 2025 (approx. $500, using training funds)
• Approved advocacy outreach regarding federal funding cuts and IMLS impacts
• Approved motion to approach Selectboard for two grant applications (unanimous)
• Approved February 21, 2025 meeting minutes with amendments (3 in favor, 2 abstentions)

Selectboard

The Georgia, VT Selectboard will meet on March 24, 2025, to discuss and decide on town administrative matters, including approval of minutes, warrants, and correspondence requests. Reports from town committees and updates on ongoing projects like the Beach Bathrooms and Bridge 10 bid opening will be reviewed. The board will also consider personnel actions, grants for the library, and updates to ordinances.

• Approval of Selectboard Regular Meeting Minutes for March 12, 2025
• Action to Approve Town Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2025
• Approval of Warrants #2509
• Action to Approve Annual Pay Raises (effective April 1)
• GLP-Request Approval of Grants for the Library

The Selectboard approved annual pay raises for town employees effective April 1 (3-1), authorized staff to proceed with the Highbridge Road bridge bid in the town's best interest, and approved the Georgia Public Library's application for four grants. They also appointed Andrew Dunsmore as Town Fire Warden, signed the Rhodeside Acres Mylar, and discussed personnel policy changes for vacation/sick accruals.

• Approved annual pay raises for town employees effective April 1 (3-1)
• Authorized S. Katon and T. Cadieux to proceed with bridge bid for Highbridge Road
• Approved Georgia Public Library to apply for four grants
• Appointed Andrew Dunsmore as Town Fire Warden (recused: B. Dunsmore)
• Signed Rhodeside Acres Mylar
• Approved contract addendum for Assessor Bill Hinman
• Approved minutes of March 12, 2025 with changes
• Approved Town Meeting minutes of March 4, 2025

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees will convene on March 19, 2025, to elect a chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer, approve minutes from the prior meeting, and review the roles of trustees and the library director. The board will also discuss policy updates and hold an executive session if necessary.

• Nomination and election of Library Trustee Chair
• Nomination and election of Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Sign Conflict of Interest and Ethics Policy and Social Media Policy
• Approve Minutes from the 2/16/2025 Library Meeting
• Review the Roles & Responsibilities of Trustees and Director

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees re-elected Craig Volatile-Wood as chair, appointed other officers, and approved staff attendance at the VLA Conference, advocacy outreach on federal funding cuts, and a motion to approach the Selectboard for two grant applications. The board also approved the February minutes with amendments and discussed policy updates and meeting recordings.

• Re-elected Craig Volatile-Wood as Chair (3 votes)
• Appointed Deb Mann as Vice Chair, Kollene Caspers as Secretary, Terry Cleveland as Treasurer (all in favor)
• Approved February 21, 2025 minutes with language changes (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved staff attendance at VLA Conference on May 19, 2025 (expenses ~$500)
• Approved advocacy outreach regarding federal funding cuts
• Approved motion to approach Selectboard for two grant applications (all in favor)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board is meeting to hold public hearings on two applications: a subdivision (BLA-001-25, Rudden & Goad) and a minor subdivision (FP-002-25, Hanbury). The board will also approve minutes from February, deliberate on decision letters for a variance and a permit, and plan the next meeting agenda.

• Public hearing: BLA-001-25, Rudden & Goad subdivision
• Public hearing: FP-002-25, Hanbury minor subdivision
• Deliberation: VAR-001-25 Florucci decision letter
• Deliberation: PR-001-25 Gamache decision letter
• Approval of February 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The Development Review Board elected Charles Cross as Chair and James Powell as Vice Chair, and approved the DRB Rules of Procedure and Conflict of Interest Policy. Public hearings were held for a boundary line adjustment and a minor subdivision, but no decisions were made on those applications. The board also approved the February 18, 2025 minutes and authorized the Chair to sign decision letters for two prior applications.

• Elected Charles Cross as DRB Chair (unanimous)
• Elected James Powell as DRB Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved DRB Rules of Procedure and Conflict of Interest Policy (unanimous)
• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair Cross to sign decision letters for VAR-001-25 Florucci and PR-001-25 Gamache (4 yea, 3 abstentions)

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission will review and approve February meeting minutes, discuss financial updates including a $160,036 reserve fund, and address ongoing projects like VELCO power line restoration and Bidwell property purchase. The commission will also consider new business such as 2025 reorganization and interpretive trail sign purchases.

• Review/approve February meeting minutes
• Financial update: CRF account $160,036 (including $19,267 SLFRF funds), General account $50,409, Line items $4,760
• VELCO power line restoration at Silver Lake Woods (SLW) complete; mulching/seeding planned for Spring
• Bidwell property purchase title search on hold due to potential beneficiary interest
• Hold new vote for JoAnn Harvey’s after-school program funding with 2025 funds

The Georgia Conservation Commission approved its 2025 reorganization, keeping the board the same except making Peter Vice Chair. They also accepted the February minutes with changes, and discussed various ongoing projects including VELCO restoration work, the Bidwell property purchase, and wetland plantings. No major funding decisions were made; most items were updates or plans for future action.

• Approved 2025 reorganization keeping board same, Peter as Vice Chair (motion carried)
• Accepted February minutes pending changes to Connor's term length (motion carried)
• Decided against hosting Ethan Tapper speaking event
• Decided not to replace slightly rotted sign at SLW kiosk
• Accepted proposal from Rabbit Tracks to build trail to beaver pond at SLW
• Decided against using plastic sleeves for wetland plant protection at town garage

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a meeting with the Selectboard on March 12, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the Chris Letourneau Meeting Room and via Zoom. The agenda includes a call to order, a discussion between trustees and the Selectboard, and adjournment.

The Library Board of Trustees meeting on March 12, 2025, was held jointly with the Selectboard. The minutes contain only agenda items for call to order, trustee discussion with the selectboard, and adjournment, with no substantive decisions recorded. The minutes direct readers to the Selectboard minutes/video for details on participants and discussion.

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will consider several actions, including approving a municipal complaint form and ethics policy, signing an easement deed for Roadside Acres Properties LLC, and authorizing a rebid for Highbridge repairs. The board will also discuss the sale of a parcel to Robert Peet, a corporate donation from Oncore Renewable Energy, and the potential sale of Webster Town Forest land.

• Approve TOG Municipal Complaint Form & Ethics Policy
• Approve and sign easement deed for Roadside Acres Properties LLC (boundary line adjustments)
• Rebid advertisement for Bridge 10 (Highbridge) repairs; bids due March 24, 2025
• Discussion of sale of Parcel ID 112260000 to Robert Peet
• Vote on Oncore Renewable Energy corporate donation use

The Georgia Selectboard held its annual reorganization, electing Kristina Senna as Chair and Brian Dunsmore as Vice Chair, and appointing numerous town officials and committee members. The board also approved several routine items, including warrants, an HVAC contract, and a resolution correcting errors in the Town Meeting Warning. No major policy changes were made; most actions were appointments and approvals.

• Elected Kristina Senna as Chair (4-0)
• Elected Brian Dunsmore as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Appointed Kollene Caspers as Selectboard Clerk (4-0)
• Approved $20,000 Oncore donation for two electric signs (4-0)
• Approved 3-year HVAC contract with 802 Mechanical (4-0)
• Approved Municipal Complaint Form (4-0)
• Approved Resolution correcting Town Meeting Warning errors (4-0)
• Approved warrants #2506, #2507, #2508 (4-0)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special liquor board meeting to discuss an item concerning Georgia Market. The agenda lists only this single item under 'Other' before adjournment, with no further details provided.

• Special Liquor Board Meeting regarding Georgia Market

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a review of the Development Regulations, along with approving minutes from the February 25 meeting and planning the next agenda. The meeting is largely procedural, with the development regulations review being the main substantive item.

• Discussion of Development Regulations Review
• Approval of minutes from February 25, 2025 meeting
• Plan agenda for March 25, 2025 meeting

The Planning Commission discussed the ongoing Development Regulations review, reviewed and edited Sections 2 and 7, and reviewed an updated zoning map from the Northwest Regional Planning Commission. The commission aims to complete the regulations by June or July 2025. No formal decisions were made on the regulations; the only votes were to approve minutes and to elect officers.

• Elected Suzanna Brown as Chair (4-0)
• Elected Jared Waite as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Approved February 25, 2025 minutes (3-0, 1 abstention)

Selectboard

At the annual Town Meeting, voters approved the purchase of a new fire truck for up to $1.6 million with financing, after an amendment limited financing to no more than 5 years upon delivery. The school budget of $18,545,403 was also approved. Several other articles passed, including tax payment authorization and election of a GIDC director.

• Approved $18,545,403 school budget (Australian ballot)
• Approved $1.6M fire truck purchase with financing (amended to 5 years upon delivery)
• Approved tax payment date of October 15, 2025
• Elected Jim Driver to GIDC for 3-year term
• Accepted town officer reports
• Accepted school director reports

Town Clerk

The Georgia Board of Civil Authority and Board of Abatement will meet to swear in justices of the peace, reorganize the board, discuss election updates, and hold abatement hearings. Public comment on agenda items is limited to 5 minutes.

• Swearing in of justices of the peace and board reorganization
• Discussion of election updates
• Abatement hearings

The BCA and BOA met jointly on February 25, 2025. The BOA approved a partial abatement for Stacy Cobb, requiring her to pay $1,500 by April 1, 2025, and denied abatement requests from Michelle Paya, Carolyn Weber, and Ashley Donnellan. The meeting also included organizational motions for the BCA.

• Approved partial tax abatement for Stacy Cobb, requiring $1,500 payment by April 1, 2025 (all in favor)
• Denied Michelle Paya's abatement request for $226.26 (all in favor)
• Denied Carolyn Weber's abatement request for $164.99 (motion passed, with Paul Jansen and Alan Parent abstaining)
• Denied Ashley Donnellan's abatement request for $898.32 (motion passed; further discussion scheduled for a new meeting)

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission will discuss a review and update of development regulations, the main substantive item on the agenda. The meeting also includes approval of the February 11, 2025 minutes and planning the next agenda for March 11, 2025. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Development Regulation Review and Update
• Approval of Planning Meeting Minutes from February 11, 2025
• Plan next meeting agenda for March 11, 2025

The Planning Commission discussed and made updates to Draft Development Regulations Sections 3, 4, and 9. Review of Section 8 (Flood Hazard & River Corridor) is paused pending an updated model policy from the State. The commission also approved the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes as written.

• Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Updated Draft Development Regulations Sections 3, 4, and 9
• Paused review of Section 8 (Flood Hazard & River Corridor) pending state model policy

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will meet to approve minutes, discuss public safety donations, and take action on an animal control ordinance and ethics policy. They will also review updates on regional planning, a clean water project, and town administrative matters.

• Approval of Selectboard Regular Meeting Minutes for February 10, 2025
• Approval of Animal Control Ordinance
• Approval of Ethics Policy
• Approval of Annual Audit Engagement Letter and Agreement
• Permission for Public Works to sell broken Zamboni

The Georgia Selectboard re-adopted the Impact Fee Ordinance after a newspaper posting error affected its warning, with no changes made to the ordinance. The board approved an amended Animal Control Ordinance and an amended Conflict of Interest and Ethics Policy, and authorized the Chair to sign agreements with the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission for the Mill River Road clean water project. The board also approved the Sullivan and Powers 2025 audit scope and, after an executive session, directed the Town Administrator to hire Jolly Bates for town garage cleaning at 2 hours per week. All votes recorded were unanimous among the three members present (Jansen, Rosenquist, Senna); Brian Dunsmore was absent.

• Re-adopted the Impact Fee Ordinance (3-0)
• Approved amended Animal Control Ordinance (3-0)
• Approved amended Conflict of Interest and Ethics Policy (3-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign Site Access and Operations & Management agreements with CCRPC for Mill River Road clean water project (3-0)
• Approved and signed Annual Certificate of Highway Mileage (3-0)
• Approved Sullivan and Powers 2025 audit scope; Chair to sign (3-0)
• Approved February 10, 2025 minutes with minor changes (3-0)
• Approved Warrant #2505 (3-0)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting to consider the annual renewal of liquor and tobacco licenses. The only action item is a vote to approve these renewals. The meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2025, at 5:45 PM.

• Annual renewal of liquor and tobacco licenses - action to approve

The Georgia Selectboard held a special meeting on February 24, 2025, and approved annual liquor and tobacco license renewals for three local businesses. The meeting concluded at 5:55 PM.

• Approved liquor and tobacco license applications for Georgia Market, Maplefields, and Dollar General (3-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, receive the treasurer's and director's reports, and discuss old business including a hazardous mitigation policy update, outlet updates, bylaws review, policy updates, and an employee review. New business includes library hours on snow days and retroactive pay for raises. The agenda also includes a possible executive session.

• Bylaws Review – Action to Approve
• Hazardous Mitigation Policy update
• Employee Review
• Library hours on Snow Days
• Retroactive pays for raises

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees approved updated bylaws and conducted the Library Director's annual review. They also discussed grants, building improvements, and policies, but no major funding decisions were made.

• Approved January 16, 2025 meeting minutes with language changes (all in favor)
• Approved updated Bylaws (motion by R. Giroux, seconded by S. Walker, all in favor)
• Conducted Library Director annual review using SMART model
• Entered executive session for personnel matter (5:20pm-5:47pm, all in favor)

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss routine administrative items including minutes approval, treasurer's and director's reports, and old business such as a hazardous mitigation policy update, outlet updates, bylaws review, and policy updates. New business includes library hours on snow days and retroactive pay for raises. The agenda also allows for an executive session if needed.

• Bylaws review with action to approve
• Hazardous mitigation policy update
• Library hours on snow days
• Retroactive pays for raises
• Employee review

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board will hold public hearings on a variance request (VAR-001-25, Florucci) and a PUD duplex development application (PR-001-25, Gamache). The board will also deliberate and issue decision letters on three prior applications (Rooney, Favreau, Harrison) and approve minutes from the February 4 meeting.

• Public hearing: VAR-001-25, Florucci, variance request
• Public hearing: PR-001-25, Gamache, PUD duplex development
• Decision letter: FP-001-25 Rooney
• Decision letter: SK-001-25 Favreau
• Decision letter: SP-001-25 & CU-001-25 Harrison

The Development Review Board approved a variance for Michael Florucci to build a 1,500 sq ft accessory building in a wetland, contingent on state ANR approval and subject to DRB conditional use approval for any home occupation. The board also held a preliminary plat hearing for a PUD duplex development and approved several decision letters.

• Approved VAR-001-25 Florucci variance with ANR approval (5-1)
• Approved decision letter FP-001-25 Rooney (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved sketch plan recommendation letter SK-001-25 Favreau (unanimous)
• Approved decision letter SP-001-25 & CU-001-25 Harrison (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved minutes of February 4, 2025 with minor changes (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Submitted James Powell and Leigh Horton to Selectboard for DRB appointment (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission is meeting to review minutes and finances, and to discuss ongoing conservation projects. Key items include VELCO power line work at Silver Lake Woods, the Bidwell property purchase, and several trail and forest management projects. The commission will also consider new business like a possible speaking event and a tree pruning workshop.

• VELCO to install new grounding wires and replace wooden poles with metal at SLW, closing all trails during work
• Bidwell property purchase on hold; appeals deadline is 2/24/25
• DRB voted not to rebuild wetland at town garage; seeking state wetlands permit info
• JoAnn Harvey's after school program: new vote for funding with 2025 funds
• SLW beaver pond: accepted proposal from Rabbit Tracks to build trail

The Georgia Conservation Commission approved the January minutes and accepted Connor O'Driscoll as a new alternate member. They discussed ongoing projects including VELCO power line work at SLW, the Bidwell property purchase, and stream restoration. No major funding decisions were made; the JoAnn Harvey after-school program vote was postponed until after Town Meeting Day.

• Approved January minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted Connor O'Driscoll as alternate member (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission will discuss an update from the Northwest Regional Planning Commission and continue its review of development regulations. The commission will also approve minutes from its January 28, 2025 meeting and plan the agenda for its next meeting on February 25, 2025.

• Northwest Regional Planning Commission update
• Development Regulations Review
• Approval of minutes from January 28, 2025 meeting
• Plan agenda for February 25, 2025 meeting

The Planning Commission received an update that the Georgia Town Plan was approved by the Northwest Regional Planning Commission on January 29, 2025. The Commission also heard an update on draft Development Regulations, including review of sections 4, 5, and 6 and plans to incorporate Vermont's 2022 Floodplain model policy. The Commission approved the January 28, 2025 meeting minutes with no changes and set its next meeting for February 25, 2025 to review the Development Regulations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 28, 2025 meeting minutes with no changes (5-0)
• Adjourned at 9:00pm (5-0)
• Set next meeting agenda for February 25, 2025 to review Development Regulations

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a solar panel project on Mill River Road, opening bids for Bridge #10, and approving ordinances for animal control and impact fees. They will also consider waiving rental fees for community events and receive updates on bridge repairs and town signage.

• Solar panel project presentation by Oncore Renewable Energy for Mill River Road
• Action to open bids for Bridge #10 project
• Action to approve Animal Control Ordinance
• Action to approve Impact Fee Ordinance
• Waive rental fees for Vermont Rockets Softball Tournament (June 20-22, Aug 1-3) and Camp Rainbow (July 7-11)

The Georgia Selectboard approved a winter bond pool resolution with the Vermont Bond Bank, adopted the Impact Fee Ordinance, and approved Addendum 1 for the Bridge #10 contract documents while noting no bids were received for the project. The board also approved fee waivers for the Vermont Rockets Softball Tournament and Camp Rainbow, authorized a motorized vehicle warning sign for Falls Trail, and renewed Doug Bergstrom's 3-year term as Zoning Administrator following an executive session.

• Approved Warrant #2504 in the amount of $93,278.64 (4-0)
• Approved the Resolution of Certificate and authorized the Chair to sign Vermont Bond Bank documents (4-0)
• Approved Falls Trail sign stating 'No motorized vehicles without permit per Georgia Ordinance' (4-0)
• Approved waiving Town beach rental fees for Vermont Rockets Softball for one weekend, with the Rockets providing toilet rentals for both weekends (4-0)
• Approved use of Georgia Beach Pavilion and waived rental fees for Camp Rainbow from July 7-11, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved the Impact Fee Ordinance as presented (4-0)
• Approved Addendum 1 dated February 4, 2025, for Bridge #10 bid contract documents (4-0)
• Renewed the 3-year term of Zoning Administrator Doug Bergstrom (4-0)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Development Review Board will hold public hearings on three minor subdivisions and an earth extraction project. It will also deliberate on a decision letter for a previously reviewed site plan and consider DRB positions. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• FP-001-25 Rooney, 2 Lot Minor Subdivision
• SK-001-25 Favreau, 2 Lot Minor Subdivision
• SP-001-25 & CU-001-25 Harrison, Earth Extraction
• Decision Letter for SP-006-24 & CU-004-24, 7 North Real Estate Holdings, LLC

The Development Review Board closed public hearings for a 2-lot subdivision (FP-001-25), a 2-lot subdivision (SK-001-25), and a combined site plan/conditional use application for earth extraction (SP-001-25/CU-001-25). No final decisions were made on these applications during the meeting. The board approved the January 7, 2025 minutes and signed a decision letter for SP-006-24/CU-004-24.

• Closed hearing for FP-001-25 Rooney 2-lot minor subdivision (unanimous)
• Closed hearing for SK-001-25 Favreau 2-lot minor subdivision (unanimous, Cross recused)
• Closed hearing for SP-001-25/CU-001-25 Harrison earth extraction (unanimous, Rainville recused)
• Approved January 7, 2025 DRB minutes with minor change (unanimous)
• Signed decision letter for SP-006-24/CU-004-24 7 North Real Estate Holdings, LLC

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the Development Regulations Review, the Town Plan ahead of a regional approval meeting on January 29, 2025, and the role of the Zoning Administrator. The commission will also approve minutes from four prior meetings and plan the agenda for February 11, 2025.

• Development Regulations Review discussion
• Town Plan discussion ahead of regional approval meeting on 1/29/2025 at 6pm
• Zoning Administrator discussion
• Approval of minutes from Dec 10, Dec 16, Dec 18, 2024, and Jan 6, 2025 meetings

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend Doug Bergstrom for a three-year term renewal as Zoning Administrator to the Selectboard. The commission reviewed Article 2 of the new Development Regulations and noted that zoning districts will be coordinated differently than in the Future Land Use map. They also approved minutes from previous meetings and discussed filling two open commission positions by appointment.

• Recommended Doug Bergstrom for 3-year Zoning Administrator term renewal (5-0)
• Approved December 10, 2024 minutes with no changes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved December 16, 2024 minutes with no changes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved December 18, 2024 minutes with no changes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved January 6, 2025 minutes with no changes (5-0)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will meet to approve minutes and warrants, discuss unfinished business including Bridge #28 and personnel policy revisions, and consider fee waivers for two community events. They will also approve the 2025 holiday schedule and may enter executive session for personnel matters.

• Approval of warrants #2502
• Bridge #10 (Highbridge) bid advertisement and contract documents
• Vermont Rockets fee waiver for softball field and pavilion at Georgia Beach (June 20-22, August 1-3, 2025)
• NCSS Adult Camp Rainbow fee waiver for beach use (July 7-11, 2025)
• 2025 holiday schedule approval

The Selectboard approved the 2025 holiday schedule, with Indigenous Peoples Day observed on different dates for town employees and highway workers, and declined to observe Juneteenth as a town holiday. They also approved warrants totaling $112,436.37, approved a postcard for the March 1 informational meeting, and voted to pull bond funds in March to earn interest. Several fee waiver requests were tabled pending more information.

• Approved 2025 holiday schedule, declining Juneteenth observance (3-0)
• Approved Warrant #2502 for $112,336.37 (3-0)
• Approved Warrant #2503 for $100.00 (3-0)
• Approved postcard for 3/1/2025 informational meeting (3-0)
• Approved motion to pull bond funds in March into US Bank money market account (3-0)
• Approved 12/23/2024 and 1/13/2025 minutes with changes (3-0)
• Approved 1/23/2025 minutes with no changes (3-0)
• Tabled Vermont Rockets fee waiver request pending additional information

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a special meeting to consider approving the 2025 Town Meeting Warning, which sets the agenda for the annual town meeting. Public comment on this item is limited to five minutes. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM.

• Action to approve the 2025 Town Meeting Warning

The Georgia, VT Selectboard held a special meeting on January 23, 2025, to review and approve the 2025 Town Meeting Warning. The board voted unanimously in favor of the motion. The meeting adjourned shortly after the vote.

• Approved 2025 Town Meeting Warning (4-0)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia, VT Development Review Board will convene on January 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Chris Letourneau Meeting Room and via Zoom. The agenda contains only procedural items such as approving minutes, public hearings with no listed topics, and scheduling the next meeting.

Conservation Commission

The Georgia Conservation Commission is meeting to review minutes and financials, and to discuss ongoing projects including boardwalk repairs, trail construction, and land conservation efforts. They will also consider new business such as a damaged sign and a potential walking path.

• Review December minutes and financials: CRF $159,872, General $47,900
• Discuss boardwalk at RGNA: install hardware cloth, replace sections with 12' 8x8s from Cyr Lumber
• Accept proposal from Rabbit Tracks for trail to SLW beaver pond
• VELCO to replace poles and install grounding wires at SLW, closing trails mid-February
• New vote on funding JoAnn Harvey's after school program with 2025 funds

The Georgia Conservation Commission approved the December minutes (with a spelling correction) and accepted a proposal from Rabbit Tracks to build a trail to the SLW beaver pond, pending wetland review. A vote on JoAnn Harvey's after-school program was postponed to February. The commission also discussed ongoing projects including boardwalk repairs, VELCO power line work, and a property purchase.

• Approved December minutes with spelling correction (motion carried, Jen abstained)
• Accepted Rabbit Tracks proposal for SLW beaver pond trail (pending wetland review)
• Postponed vote on JoAnn Harvey's after-school program to February
• Moved boardwalk at RGNA and beaver pond trail to pending items

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, receive the treasurer's report on the final 2024 figures and the 2025 budget approved by the Selectboard, and hear the library director's monthly report. Old business includes a hazardous mitigation policy, outlets, an ADA feasibility study, and a bylaws review. New business covers policy review, employee review, a new book drop, and an appreciation potluck. The board may enter executive session if needed.

• Approve minutes from 12/18/2024 Library Budget Meeting
• Treasurer's report: final 2024 report and 2025 budget approved by Selectboard
• Old business: Hazardous Mitigation Policy, outlets, ADA feasibility study, bylaws review
• New business: policy review/updating, employee review, new book drop, appreciation potluck
• Possible executive session under 1 V.S.A. sec 313

The Board approved the 12/18/2024 meeting minutes and authorized the Library Director to order a new outdoor book drop. The library will cancel the Hoopla program on 1/31/2025 due to budget considerations. A Policy Updating Committee was formed to modernize library policies.

• Approved 12/18/2024 meeting minutes with changes
• Authorized purchase of new outdoor book drop
• Decided to cancel Hoopla program effective 1/31/2025
• Appointed D. Mann and K. Caspers to Policy Updating Committee
• Agreed to Bylaws updates to be formally approved at next meeting
• Rescheduled Appreciation Potluck to March 19, 2025
• Tabled Executive Session discussion until next meeting

Planning Commission

The Georgia VT Planning Commission’s January 14, 2025 meeting agenda contains only procedural items: roll call, agenda changes, approval of prior minutes, next-meeting planning, other business, deliberations, and adjournment. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard will discuss and potentially act on the capital budget, articles for Town Meeting, and a banking resolution to add the Town Administrator as a signer. They will also review a boundary line adjustment for Roadside Acres LLC, which requires a discontinuance meeting and hearing. The agenda includes several items with no updates, such as Bridge #10 & #28 and the Sherwood Forest 3-Acre Rule.

• Capital Budget Approval
• Articles for Town Meeting - Discussion on Town Meeting Warning and Information Hearing Date
• Peoples Trust Banking Resolution - add Town Administrator as signer and administrator
• Roadside Acres LLC - Boundary Line Adjustments, requiring Discontinuance Meeting and Hearing
• Warrant #2501 totaling $71,449.78

The Selectboard approved the 2025 operating budget and the Capital Budget. The board decided to return $63,000 in unapplied surplus funds to taxpayers to reduce the budget increase. Other actions included updating bank account signatories and approving office equipment.

• Approved 2025 operating budget of $3,543,844 with $2,911,494 raised by taxes (4-0)
• Approved Capital Budget pending reserve fund changes and financing checks (4-0)
• Approved Warrant #2501 (4-0)
• Added Town Administrator S. Katon to bank accounts and removed C. Letourneau (4-0)
• Approved funds for new Town office desks and a conference room copier (4-0)
• Directed removal of unapproved signs on the Falls Trail
• Approved January 6, 2025 Special Meeting minutes with changes (4-0)

Development Review Board (DRB)

The Georgia Development Review Board is meeting to hold public hearings on a boundary line adjustment continuance, a site plan amendment for the town garage, and a site plan and conditional use for a mini-storage complex. The board will also approve minutes and deliberate on decision letters for prior applications.

• Continuance of Boundary Line Adjustment (BLA-002-24) for Willmuth, Drinkwater & Frangipane
• Site Plan Amendment (SA-003-24) for Town of Georgia Town Garage
• Site Plan (SP-006-24) and Conditional Use (CU-004-24) for 7 Real Estate Holdings, LLC, Mini-Storage Complex
• Approval of DRB minutes from December 17, 2024
• Deliberations on decision letters for Gamache and Drinkwater, Willmuth & Frangipane

The Development Review Board closed three public hearings and approved a site plan amendment for the Town of Georgia's Town Garage, despite a 4-2 vote with Chair Brown and Drew dissenting. The board also signed decision letters for a boundary line adjustment and a site plan, and deliberated on a mini-storage complex application.

• Approved Site Plan Amendment SA-003-24 for Town Garage (4-2, Brown and Drew dissenting)
• Closed hearing for Boundary Line Adjustment BLA-002-24 (Willmuth, Drinkwater & Frangipane)
• Closed hearing for Site Plan Amendment SA-003-24 (Town Garage)
• Closed hearing for Site Plan SP-006-24 and Conditional Use CU-004-24 (7 North Real Estate Holdings mini-storage)
• Approved minutes of December 17, 2024 with changes to water runoff explanation
• Signed decision letter for BLA-002-24 (Willmuth)
• Signed decision letter for SK-005-24 (Gamache)

Selectboard

The Georgia Selectboard is holding a public hearing on the proposed 2024 Town Plan and discussing the 2025 draft budget. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and warrants, and may enter executive session if needed.

• Public hearing for new Town Plan
• 2025 Budget discussion
• Approval of Selectboard minutes for December 30, 2024
• Approval of warrants

The Selectboard unanimously approved the revised Town Plan after a public hearing, incorporating changes to zoning districts and maps. They also discussed the proposed 2025 budget, which includes a 6.58% tax increase, but took no formal action on it. The board entered executive session for a personnel matter, but no action was taken.

• Approved revised Town Plan (4-0)
• Approved 12/30/2024 meeting minutes with amendments (4-0)
• Added executive session to agenda for personnel matter (4-0)
• Entered executive session (4-0)
• Invited Town Administrator to executive session (4-0)
• Exited executive session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Georgia Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the Selectboard's public hearing for a new Town Plan. The agenda contains only this one discussion item, with no other business listed.

• Discussion of Selectboard Public Hearing for New Town Plan

The Planning Commission met jointly with the Selectboard for a public hearing on the new Town Plan. No substantive decisions were made by the Planning Commission; the minutes refer to the Selectboard minutes for details.

Library Board of Trustees

The Georgia Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss the Selectboard budget. The agenda includes a call to order, a budget discussion, and adjournment. No specific budget figures or proposals are listed.

• Selectboard budget discussion

Fire & Rescue

The Georgia Fire and Rescue Department held a regular business meeting on January 2, 2025. Members reviewed the capital budget and a proposal to the Select Board for funding the ladder truck replacement, and volunteers were sought for a truck committee. Several yearend purchases were noted, including thermal imaging cameras and gas meters. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only motions were to accept the previous minutes and to adjourn.

• Accepted previous meeting minutes as read (motion passed)
• Reviewed capital budget submitted to finance committee
• Discussed ladder truck replacement funding proposal; volunteers sought for truck committee
• Noted yearend purchases: thermal imaging cameras, gas meters, helmets, PPE, nozzles, fittings
• Adjourned meeting at 8:47pm (motion passed)