Hartford public meetings in 2022

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard is meeting to consider several appointments and a key request to extend the town's Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district deadlines by two years, which would require state legislative approval. The board will also discuss changes to committee guidelines, the budget cycle, and meeting locations, and will enter executive session to discuss a public officer or employee.

• Consider appointment of Laura Simon to the Hartford Energy Commission (3-year term)
• Consider appointment of Molly Armbrust to the Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion (2-year term)
• Consider appointment of Michaela Lavelle to the Committee on Housing and Homelessness (2-year term)
• Discuss 2-year extension of TIF District debt and increment retention deadlines
• Approve payroll ending 12/24/2022 and A/P manifests for 12/23 and 12/27/2022

Town and School Meeting Committee

The Hartford Town & School Meeting Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and plan community outreach via postcards, website, and road signs. They are also organizing an upcoming Info Night, covering start time, setup, AV, presenters, and guest attendance. The agenda is primarily administrative and planning-focused, with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Approve minutes from 12/07 meeting
• Community outreach: postcards, website, road signs
• Info Night planning: start time 6:00, school setup by Jeff Hall, AV by Degange Audio
• Presenters Chuck & FX to share files ahead of time
• Selectboard to attend Info Night

Energy Commission

The Hartford Climate Action Steering Team (CAST) is meeting to review and approve draft minutes, discuss bylaws updates, and receive updates on Solarize Hartford, the UNH Carbon Clinic, and community projects. The agenda also includes discussion of the Planning Commission's and HEC's decisions regarding The Wilder One.

• Review and approve draft minutes from previous meeting
• Bylaws updates, thoughts, comments
• The Wilder One: Planning Commission's decision and HEC's decision
• Update on Solarize Hartford
• UNH Carbon Clinic update

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion (HCOREI) is meeting remotely to approve minutes from December 7 and finalize a draft town report. The meeting is brief, running from 6:00 to 6:30 pm, and includes general updates and community welcome. No votes on policy or budget items are listed.

• Approve meeting minutes from 12/7
• Finalize Town Report draft (linked in agenda)
• Meeting held remotely per S.222, in person at Revolution, 26 North Main Street

Sister Cities Committee

The Hartford Sister Cities Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, scheduling a festival presentation to the Select Board, and receiving updates on the Cenon Sister City logo. They will also discuss a potential French student trip to Cenon and a possible three-school music collaboration.

• Set date for festival highlights presentation before Select Board
• Cenon Sister City logo update
• Contact Lycée la Morlette for HHS French student trip to Cenon
• Initial contact with HHS music department for three-school collaboration

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Hartford Planning Commission meeting on December 19, 2022. The agenda lists only the agenda itself and meeting materials, with no specific items for discussion or decision. No substantive business is identified.

Energy Commission

The Hartford Energy Commission is meeting to review and approve past meeting minutes, hear a presentation from UNH students on SIMAP (a carbon and climate accounting tool), and possibly receive a presentation from REV. The agenda also includes updates from sub-committees on the Solarize campaign, WilderOne Array, and Trailblazers, plus planning for the next meeting.

• UNH student presentation on SIMAP
• Possible presentation from REV
• Sub-committee updates: Solarize campaign, WilderOne Array, Trailblazers
• Review and approve draft minutes

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will hold a public meeting to consider a tobacco license for The Tea House and review the FY2024 Department of Public Works budget, including highway, water, and sewer operations. The board will also enter executive session to discuss a public employee matter.

• Tobacco license application for The Tea House, 50 Woodstock Road
• FY2024 Highway Department budget: $3,332,946 requested, $2,290,946 recommended
• FY2024 Water Department budget: $1,244,812 requested, $1,236,162 recommended
• Road reclamation and paving: $750,000 requested, $0 recommended (reserves proposed)
• Quechee Main Street Box Culvert project: $700,000 estimated cost, no FY24 funding requested

West Hartford Library Trustees

The West Hartford Library Board of Trustees will vote on adopting three updated policies: selecting and purchasing materials, a mission and vision statement, and a volunteer policy. The board will also discuss advocacy efforts, including a community survey and the future structure of the library.

• Vote to adopt policy on selecting and purchasing materials
• Vote to adopt or rework mission and vision statement
• Vote to adopt or rework volunteer policy
• Discussion of community survey methods and questions
• Discussion of future library structure

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hartford Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two conditional use applications: a self-storage facility expansion on Kline Drive and a garden center on Hartford Avenue. The board will also handle administrative matters including minutes and public comment. The agenda includes draft minutes from prior meetings and a decision on a previously denied setback waiver.

• Application #21-22 by Apex Storage, LLC for a self-storage facility on Kline Drive, White River Junction (HC district)
• Application #22-22 by Watersmith Properties, LLC and White River Growpro for a garden center at 788 Hartford Avenue (VRC and R-1 districts)
• Denial of setback waiver for single-family dwelling on River Street, Quechee (Application #19-22)
• Approval of hotel conversion to 40 affordable housing units at 102 Ballardvale Drive (Application #20-22)
• No administrative permits to report

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard is meeting to discuss several items, including the Information Technology budget, an overview of the town's leased solar arrays, and a VTrans presentation on Route 4. The board will also consider a liquor license for Putnam's Vineyard and an appointment to the Committee on Housing and Homelessness. The agenda includes routine reports and a consent agenda for payroll, minutes, and manifests.

• Liquor license application for Putnam's Vineyard, LLC, 188 South Main St., WRJ
• Appointment of John Haffner to the Committee on Housing and Homelessness for a 2-year term
• Information Technology budget review for FY2023-2024
• Town Solar Overview of four leased solar arrays
• VTrans presentation on Route 4

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard is holding a budget meeting to review proposed FY 2023-2024 budgets for the Police Department, Dispatch (Emergency Communications Center), and Fire Department. The board will hear presentations on each budget, including proposed expenditures, staffing, and revenue projections. The meeting also includes a public comment period and a motion to enter executive session to discuss confidential attorney-client communications and personnel matters.

• Police budget proposed at $3,372,084, up $217,016 from FY23
• Dispatch budget proposed at $1,312,857, up $225,283 from FY23
• Fire budget proposed at $4,342,407.50, up $159,070.50 from FY23
• Police department has 6 vacancies out of 23 budgeted positions
• Dispatch center serves 10 neighboring communities under contract

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hartford Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and potentially approve the Marketing and Community Relations Plan and suggested changes to the Hartford Parks Ordinance, including updates to regulate smoking, vaping, and cannabis use in parks. The agenda also includes the Director's report on recent programs and facility updates. The previous meeting lacked a quorum, so no official action was taken then.

• Review of Marketing and Community Relations Plan for approval
• Suggested changes to Hartford Parks Ordinance, including banning vaping and cannabis in parks
• Director's report on Glow Skate, youth basketball, and indoor Ultimate Frisbee programs
• Discussion of 50th anniversary celebration for Parks & Recreation in May 2023
• Update on WABA Arena insulation project and Brian Hanson Scholarship Fund donation of $10,038.53

Energy Commission

The Hartford Energy Commission is meeting to review and approve draft minutes, receive updates from sub-committees, vote on adopting revised bylaws, and discuss Solarize Hartford and CAP '23 priority setting. The meeting includes public comment time and updates on the Wilder One Array project and school board engagement.

• Vote on adopting revised bylaws
• Discussion of Wilder One Array project materials and next steps
• Update on Solarize Hartford
• CAP '23 priority setting and approval
• Public comment time (2 min per member)

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion will meet remotely to discuss general updates, including the police chief search and community safety review, and continue reviewing its charge. The committee will also discuss a draft town report and receive working group check-ins.

• Approve meeting minutes from 11/16
• Police Chief Search update
• Community safety review discussion
• Draft Town Report for discussion
• Charge Review continued from 11/16 draft

Energy Commission

The Hartford Climate Action Steering Team (CAST) is meeting to review and approve previous meeting minutes, vote on a resolution ratifying prior actions, and elect a chair, vice chair, and clerk. The agenda also includes discussion of bylaws, an update on tree planting at Lyman Park, and community project updates such as Solarize Hartford and a school project.

• Vote on resolution ratifying previous actions
• Elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk
• Bylaws discussion
• Update on tree planting at Lyman Park
• Community project updates (Solarize Hartford, school project)

Hartford Business Revolving Loan Fund

The Hartford Business Revolving Loan Fund and Hartford 2020 VCDP Revolving Loan Fund Committee is meeting to approve minutes, enter executive session to review the October 2022 loan summary and potential loans, then vote on any required actions. They will also adopt the 2023 meeting schedule and address a change in committee chair and member term expirations.

• Review of loan summary report for October 2022
• Update on potential loans
• Adoption of 2023 meeting schedule
• Change in Committee Chair
• Member term expirations listed (e.g., Crystal Pearson 5/18/2023, Frank Klymn 2/10/2023)

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will hold a public meeting on December 6, 2022, to discuss a proposed rewrite of the town charter, including new provisions for just-cause eviction protections and local option taxes. The board is also expected to take action on Open Meeting Law allegations made by Remington Nevin, following an executive session to discuss attorney-client communications.

• Charter review: proposed new language on just-cause eviction protections for renters
• Charter review: proposed 1% local option sales tax and potential cannabis tax
• Executive session to discuss attorney-client communications regarding Open Meeting Law allegations
• Expected action on Open Meeting Law allegations from Remington Nevin (received Nov. 16, 2022)

Conservation Commission

The Hartford Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss forest carbon with a guest speaker, trail planning with the Upper Valley Mountain Bike Association, and multiple town forest items including a timber harvest update and public outreach. They will also review the FY2023/2024 budget and conservation fund status, and consider a climate action plan.

• Guest Tim Stout of Northam Forest Carbon on forest carbon (30 min)
• Guest Anna Schaal of Upper Valley Mt. Bike Association on Trail Forks (10 min)
• Timber harvest update and public outreach for Town Forest
• Cover Hemlock MOU discussion
• FY2023/2024 budget and conservation fund update

Planning Commission

The Hartford Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the Wilder One project. The agenda includes a memo and meeting materials for review, indicating a focused discussion on this specific development.

• Special meeting dedicated to Wilder One project
• Review of memo and meeting materials

Resilient Hartford

This is a regular meeting of the Resilient Hartford group, covering routine items like roll call, introductions, and minutes. The main discussion is a 40-minute update on the Clifford Park Food Forest, including a recent work outing, planning meetings, and budget/fundraising. Other brief updates cover the Quechee Abenaki Garden and the Wilder School Project.

• Clifford Park Food Forest update: year-end work outing, planning meetings, budget/fundraising
• Quechee Abenaki Garden update
• Wilder School Project update
• Welcome new member Vikki Chase

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will receive the independent auditor's presentation on FYE 2022 draft financial statements, review the Town Clerk's FY24 budget proposal, consider appointments to the Energy Commission, Tree Board, and a new Housing and Homelessness Committee, and discuss a municipal planning grant application. The meeting also includes a police parking ordinance and social work update, and a retaining wall engineering selection recommendation.

• Re-appoint Molly Smith Dunn to Hartford Energy Commission (3-year term)
• Appoint Gaal Shepherd Crowl to Hartford Tree Board (3-year term)
• New Hartford Committee on Housing and Homelessness (2-year terms for 5 members)
• Town Clerk FY24 budget: $250,080 expenses, $142,430 net (increase of $38,929)
• Apply for $18,180 Vermont Municipal Planning Grant with $1,820 local match

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Hartford Planning Commission meeting. It lists only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific items for decision or discussion provided.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hartford Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a hearing on November 22, 2022, to consider a single application for a setback waiver under section 260-52 of the Hartford Zoning Regulations. The applicant seeks approval to build a single-family dwelling on River Street in Quechee, in an R-3 zoning district. The hearing includes a site visit and will be held in person at Hartford Town Hall, with remote participation options available.

• Application #19-22 by Equity Trust Company and Frank Gerardi for a setback waiver
• Single-family dwelling on lot 12-0038-001, River Street, Quechee
• R-3 zoning district
• Section 260-52 of Hartford Zoning Regulations
• Hearing at Hartford Town Hall, 171 Bridge Street, White River Junction

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard is holding a budget-only meeting to review proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budgets for the Assessor, Planning and Development, Parks and Recreation, and Finance departments. No votes are scheduled; the agenda is for information and discussion only. The meeting also includes a motion to enter executive session for confidential attorney-client communications and personnel matters.

• Assessor budget increases $27,767, with salaries up 11% and health insurance up 17%
• Planning & Development proposes $559,906 in expenses, including $29,000 for Route 5 sidewalk/bike lane matching funds
• Parks & Recreation budget totals $1,580,038.52, with $1,069,538.52 to be raised by taxes
• Finance department budget increases $37,799 to $516,795
• Executive session planned for attorney-client communications and personnel evaluation

Energy Commission

The Hartford Energy Commission is meeting to elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Clerk, and to review its bylaws. The agenda also includes a presentation from Vermont Law and Graduate School on an RFP matrix, updates from sub-committees, and discussion of the WilderOne Array's consistency with the town energy plan. Public comment is limited to two minutes per person.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Clerk
• Review of HEC by-laws
• VLGS presentation on RFP Matrix
• Discussion of WilderOne Array consistency with town energy plan
• Sub-committee updates on Building Integrity and Energy Efficiency, Transportation and Land Use

Energy Commission

The Hartford Climate Action Steering Team (CAST) is meeting to review and approve the previous meeting's minutes, discuss an Open Meeting Law complaint and remedies, review the Window Dressers program, and hear updates on community projects like Solarize Hartford and a school project. They will also plan end-of-year items, including meeting dates for next year and an end-of-year report.

• Review and approve draft minutes from previous meeting
• Open Meeting Law Complaint & Remedies discussion
• Window Dressers Review
• Community Project Updates (Solarize Hartford, school project, others)
• End of year items: meeting dates and report

West Hartford Library Trustees

The West Hartford Library Board of Trustees met to approve minutes and the treasurer's report, noting $15,882 (32.53%) of the budget spent with $32,937 remaining. They discussed the director's pay rate, juvenile bookshelf repairs (up to $500), and a mouse issue. Policy drafts for selection, mission, volunteer, and key policies were distributed for review. Advocacy efforts were tabled.

• Approved treasurer's report: $15,882 spent, $32,937 remaining
• Director's pay to be updated to new rate in next financial report
• Authorized up to $500 for juvenile bookshelf repair
• Sealed hole under fireplace to address mice; new traps working
• Story Time restarted Tuesdays at 10 AM

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion (HCOREI) meets remotely to handle routine business and continue its work. The agenda includes approving minutes, receiving updates on consulting, training, a DEI resource library, and the police chief search, plus a debrief of a Selectboard meeting. Members will continue reviewing their charge from a draft and check in with working groups.

• Approve meeting minutes from 11/2
• Updates on Tuck Community Consulting, training, DEI Resource Library, and police chief search
• Debrief of HCOREI Selectboard meeting
• Continue charge review from 11/2 draft
• Working group check-ins: RHRR, Education, Policy

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hartford Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two applications: a setback waiver for a single-family home on River Street in Quechee, and a conditional use request to convert a hotel at 102 Ballardvale Drive in White River Junction into multi-unit dwellings and office space. The board will also handle administrative matters including minutes and public comment.

• Setback waiver for single-family dwelling at River Street, Quechee (lot 12-0038-001) to allow 6'5" front setback instead of 25'
• Conditional use approval to convert hotel to multi-unit dwelling and office at 102 Ballardvale Drive, White River Junction
• Public hearings begin at 6:30 p.m. at Hartford Town Hall, 171 Bridge Street
• Administrative items: minutes from Oct 12 and Oct 20, no administrative permits
• Next public hearing scheduled for December 14, 2022

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will consider new first and third class liquor licenses for Dewey's Mills Cafe at 5945 Woodstock Road, Quechee, and vote on re-appointing Jo-Ann Ells as Zoning Administrator for a three-year term. The board will also hear updates on a Green Mountain Power notification, HCOREI, a grant, a TruNarc purchasing policy exception, and discuss a Warrant Information Night. The agenda includes routine items like payroll approval and an executive session for attorney-client communications.

• New liquor licenses for Dewey's Mills Cafe, LLC, 5945 Woodstock Road, Quechee (First and Third Class)
• Re-appointment of Jo-Ann Ells as Zoning Administrator for term Nov 23, 2022 – Nov 22, 2025
• Green Mountain Power notification for pole/utility work on North Hartland Road, Route 5, VA Cutoff Road, Wright's Reservoir Road
• TruNarc purchasing policy exception request
• Certified Local Government Program Grant discussion

Sister Cities Committee

The Hartford, VT Sister City Committee is meeting to discuss highlights and reimbursement from the Cenon-Festival Toutes Latitudes held November 2-6, update the Cenon Sister City logo and next steps for a sign, and review and update bylaws to add two members. The meeting is largely procedural and administrative.

• Cenon-Festival Toutes Latitudes (11/2-6) highlights and reimbursement
• Cenon Sister City logo update and sign creation next steps
• Review and update Sister City bylaws to add two members
• Next meeting scheduled for December 20, 2022, room 312

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Hartford Planning Commission meeting on November 14, 2022. The only listed items are the agenda itself and meeting materials, with no specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings identified.

Resilient Hartford

The Resilient Hartford Food Forest Committee is meeting to review the past year's work at Clifford Park Food Forest, including a year-end work outing and 2022 accomplishments. They will also brainstorm and plan for 2023, discussing budget and fundraising. The meeting is open to the public with in-person and remote options.

• Review of November 12th year-end work outing at Clifford Park Food Forest
• 2022 year in review for the food forest
• Brainstorming and planning for 2023 activities
• Discussion of budget and fundraising for 2023

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hartford Parks and Recreation Commission will review the department's Marketing and Community Relations Plan and an ordinance change request from the Hartford Community Coalition. The agenda also includes an evaluation plan review and the director's report. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major funding or rezoning decisions.

• Review of Marketing and Community Relations Plan
• Hartford Community Coalition ordinance change request
• Evaluation Plan Review
• Director's report on fall programs and arena operations

Town and School Meeting Committee

The Hartford Town and School Meeting Committee is meeting to finalize outreach materials for the upcoming Town Meeting cycle, including approving a postcard order, updating road signs, and arranging event support. They will also discuss community outreach strategies and gather topics for an Info Night.

• Approve minutes from 10/12 meeting
• Review and order postcards and larger posters
• Road sign update with Gnomon Copy
• Event support quote from Degange Audio
• Draft listserv and Facebook post for community input

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hartford Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss several historic preservation matters, including the removal of the railroad station canopy, a potential state register listing for Murphy Farm, and a 2023 CLG grant application. The meeting also includes review of prior minutes and updates on local history projects.

• Railroad Station Canopy Removal
• Murphy Farm: Consideration of Listing in the State Register of Historic Places
• 2023 CLG Grant Application
• Hartford Performing Arts History Project
• Hotel Coolidge Site Visit

Conservation Commission

The Hartford Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt the Integrated Town Forest Management Plan, along with updates on timber harvests and related agreements. They will also hear from guests about trail use and a school project, and review the FY2023/2024 budget and conservation fund.

• Adoption of Integrated Town Forest Management Plan
• Timber harvest update and public outreach
• HACTC and Cover Hemlock MOUs
• Wilder School Project discussion with Resilient Hartford
• FY2023/2024 budget update and conservation fund discussion

Resilient Hartford

The Resilient Hartford Food Forest Committee is meeting to review the 2022 season at Clifford Park Food Forest, discuss a year-end work outing on November 12th, and address budget and fundraising. The committee will also brainstorm and plan for 2023. This is a regular committee meeting with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.

• 2022 year in review for Clifford Park Food Forest
• November 12th year-end work outing
• Budget and fundraising discussion
• Brainstorming and planning for 2023

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion (HCOREI) meets to discuss updates from working groups, review its charge, and plan future initiatives. The meeting includes reports from subgroups focused on policy, education, and racial disparities, as well as updates from local school and town boards.

• Review of charge items I-VIII on racial equity initiatives
• Working group check-ins: RHRR, Education, Policy
• General updates: School Board screening, DEI resource library, police chief search
• Motion and recommendation tracking via shared spreadsheet

Energy Commission

The Hartford Climate Action Steering Team is meeting to review minutes and discuss several climate-related initiatives, including a Window Dressers event, the VCRD Climate Economy Resilient Communities program, volunteer grant writing, community solar bulk purchasing, and Trailblazers. The meeting is a regular working session with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• Review and approve draft minutes from previous meeting
• Window Dressers event November 3rd-9th
• VCRD Climate Economy Resilient Communities program discussion
• Volunteer grant writing initiative
• Community solar/neighborhood bulk purchasing solar discussion

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will meet to conduct routine business including public comment, appointments to local commissions, and updates from town departments. The meeting will also include discussions on town forest timber harvesting, a Safe Routes to School grant application, and the FY2024 budget process.

• Appointment of Esme Rose Cole to Hartford Energy Commission (3-year term)
• Re-appointment of Lee Michaelides to Conservation Commission (4-year term)
• Contract award to Long View Forest for Town Forest timber harvest ($31,687 total revenue)
• Safe Routes to School Grant Application
• FY2024 Selectboard Budget

West Hartford Library Trustees

The West Hartford Library Board of Trustees held a special meeting, primarily discussing plans to power wash the library's exterior and reduce spiders and moths around exterior lights. The board approved the minutes from the October 25 meeting, including the appropriations request. Further discussion on power washing was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved minutes from October 25 special meeting, including appropriations request
• Discussion of power washing library exterior, with parks and rec to do it within the month
• Exploring ways to reduce spiders and moths around exterior lights

White River Junction Design Review Committee

The Hartford Design Review Committee will meet to consider a design review application from Northern Stage Company for a multi-unit dwelling and performing arts facility at 140, 146, 160, and 178 Gates Street in White River Junction. The committee will also review minutes from its July 21, 2022 meeting.

• Design review for Northern Stage’s proposed multi-unit dwelling and performing arts facility at 140, 146, 160, and 178 Gates Street
• Review of minutes from July 21, 2022 meeting

Resilient Hartford

The Resilient Hartford committee holds its October 26 meeting to review updates on several local initiatives, including the Wilder School Project, Clifford Park Food Forest, Quechee Abenaki Garden, and Solarize Hartford. Members will also discuss climate resilience efforts and welcome new participants.

• Wilder School Project update
• Clifford Park Food Forest progress including tour, work outing, rain gutter proposal, and budget review
• Quechee Abenaki Garden presentation
• Solarize Hartford discussion
• Climate Resilient Communities update

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hartford Historic Preservation Commission is conducting a site visit at the Hotel Coolidge, 39 South Main Street, White River Junction, on October 26, 2022. The agenda contains only this single site-visit item and no other business.

• Site visit to Hotel Coolidge, 39 South Main Street, White River Junction

West Hartford Library Trustees

The West Hartford Library Board of Trustees is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving minutes and the treasurer's report, and receiving a director's report. They will also discuss and potentially act on library policy updates, specifically the materials selection and reconsideration policy and the mission statement. The meeting includes time for public comment.

• Approval of meeting minutes (action item)
• Approval of treasurer's report (action item)
• Discussion of policy on selecting and purchasing materials, including request for reconsideration
• Review of library mission statement
• Planning for the future and advocacy efforts

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hartford Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss several historic preservation topics, including the removal of the canopy at the White River Junction Railroad Station, historic district signs, and a property at 138 Summer Street. They will also review past meeting minutes and consider ideas for a 2023 CLG grant application. A site visit to the railroad station precedes the meeting.

• Railroad Station Canopy Removal
• Historic District Signs
• 138 Summer Street
• 2023 CLG Grant Application ideas
• Hartford Performing Arts History Project with guest Neil Silberman

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hartford Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a public tour of eight parks—Lyman Point, Frost, Kilowatt South/North, Clifford, Quechee Falls, Deweys Landing, and Maxfield—without voting on any items at this meeting. The session includes routine procedural items and no new business requiring action.

Sister Cities Committee

The Hartford Sister City Committee is meeting to discuss goals and reimbursement for the Cenon-Festival Toutes Latitudes (November 2-6), update the Cenon Sister City logo and next steps for a sign, and review/update the Sister City bylaws. The meeting is a regular business session with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Cenon-Festival Toutes Latitudes (11/2-6) goals and reimbursement
• Cenon Sister City logo update and sign creation next steps
• Review and update Sister City bylaws
• Next meeting scheduled for November 15, 2022

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hartford Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications: a conditional use permit for a home woodworking business, a setback waiver for a carport, and a continued request to allow cooking at a food shelf. The board will also handle administrative matters like minutes and the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Conditional use for home woodworking business at 211 Sweetwater Drive (Application #17-22)
• Setback waiver for carport and canopy at 127 Stonecrest Avenue (Application #18-22)
• Continued conditional use for cooking at Upper Valley Haven food shelf, 713 Hartford Avenue (Application #16-22)
• Public hearings begin at 6:30 p.m. at Hartford Town Hall, 171 Bridge Street
• Remote participation via Microsoft Teams or phone

Inactive Boards

The 5th Charter Commission of Hartford, Vermont, holds its October 12, 2022 meeting to review language from two boards’ comments and a draft letter to the town’s lawyer. Public comments are accepted before adjournment.

• Review language from 2 boards’ comments
• Review draft letter to town lawyer
• Public comments (20 min) before adjournment

Town and School Meeting Committee

The Hartford Town and School Meeting Committee is meeting to finalize outreach materials and logistics for the upcoming town meeting cycle. They will approve prior meeting minutes, finalize postcard designs and orders, determine road sign needs, and plan community outreach efforts including stakeholder emails and social media posts. The committee will also discuss event support, including AV services and quotes for a projector and screen.

• Approve minutes from 08/10 and 09/14 meetings
• Finalize and order postcards (order by Ryan)
• Purchase vinyl labels for road signs from Uprinting.com or Gnomon copy
• Draft listserv and Facebook posts soliciting community input
• AV company Degange Audio; quotes expected by end of week

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard is holding a special budget meeting to review the FY2024 Public Works and Enterprise Funds budgets. The presentation covers the Highway, Water, and Wastewater departments, including proposed spending, staffing, and capital projects. This is an information-only review, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Highway Department FY2024 proposed budget: $3,045,171, a 6.9% increase from FY2023
• Request for $525,000 for road reclamation and paving
• Request for $125,000 additional funding for Quechee Main Street Box Culvert project
• Water Department (Fund 50) proposed budget: $1,255,065, a 7.3% increase
• Quechee Water Department (Fund 55) proposed budget: $474,818, a 1% increase

Energy Commission

The Hartford Climate Action Steering Team will review and approve draft minutes from its previous meeting, discuss updates on the Wild One Solar Field project including a delayed viewshed analysis, and review proposed projects for FY 2023 such as Solarize Hartford and the Wilder School food forest.

• Wild One Solar Field: 4.125 MW, 14.7-acre project off Route 14 with viewshed analysis delayed
• Climate Action Reserve Fund discussion
• Solarize Hartford project proposal
• Wilder School food forest project proposal
• Resilient Hartford guide to improving soil and sequestering carbon

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion meets to review general updates, working group check-ins, and motion tracking. The meeting is conducted fully remotely via Zoom. No major decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Motion to approve Sept. 21 meeting minutes
• Review of Police Chief Search updates
• Motion and Recommendation Tracking for Oct. 19 meeting

Conservation Commission

The Hartford Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss a range of conservation topics, including a proposed educational partnership, the Climate Action Plan, and the 2023 budget. The agenda also includes multiple items related to the Town Forest, such as a management plan, timber harvest updates, and public outreach. The commission will also review draft wetland maps and other conservation projects.

• Educational Partnership Proposal with Hartford Salamander Team
• Climate Action Plan discussion
• HCC 2023 Budget review
• Integrated Town Forest Management Plan
• Timber Harvest Update & Hemlock MOU

Resilient Hartford

The Resilient Hartford committee meets to approve minutes from the prior meeting, review its mission and budget, and receive an update on the Clifford Park Food Forest project. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Clifford Park Food Forest update including 9/16 work outing, rain gutter proposal, and budget/fundraising discussion
• Review of Resilient Hartford budget
• Approval of August 24 meeting minutes

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard is holding a special meeting to conduct a joint housing discussion with the Lebanon, New Hampshire City Council. The meeting is in person at the SAU 88 Auditorium and also livestreamed on YouTube. No other business is on the agenda.

• Joint housing discussion with Lebanon NH City Council

Board of Civil Authority

The Hartford Board of Abatement will meet to review and decide on four property tax abatement requests submitted by residents. The board will hear evidence from applicants or their representatives and deliberate on each case. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Abatement request for 36 Iris Way (Parcel ID 4-30-55/SPAN 285-090-15561) at 5:50pm
• Abatement request for 1873 Old River Rd. (Parcel ID 8-118/SPAN 285-090-10227) at 6:10pm
• Abatement request for 703 Route 14 (Parcel ID 8-127/SPAN 285-090-11052) at 6:30pm
• Deliberations and other business at 6:50pm

West Hartford Library Trustees

This meeting has no agenda available; the only listed item is a note directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are specified.

• No agenda items listed

Inactive Boards

The 5th Charter Commission is meeting to vote on proposed Town Manager language and adopt all provisional charter language. The meeting includes public comments, a presentation of the FX (likely a draft or framework) to the public, and discussion. Future meetings will involve the Selectboard and School Board.

• Vote on proposed Town Manager language
• Adopt all provisional language
• Public comments period (20 min)
• FX presentation to public (20 min)
• Discussion with public until 8pm

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Selectboard is reviewing a proposed rewrite of the Town Charter, which includes a new local option cannabis sales tax, changes to town meeting procedures, and updates to the Town and School Meeting Committee. The draft is marked with annotations showing changes from the previous version and from the September 16, 2022 draft. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Authorizes a 1% local option tax on cannabis sales, with proceeds to a Cannabis Reserve Fund
• Changes Town and School Meeting Committee membership and chair, with the Moderator as chair
• Adds Warrant Information Night and Budget and Candidates Night as required meetings
• Allows a special town meeting to set a revised budget if the budget is defeated, with a 350-voter threshold
• Clarifies tie-vote procedures for Australian ballot articles and offices

Energy Commission

The Hartford Energy Commission is meeting to review minutes, hear updates on charter revisions and subcommittees, and receive a presentation from the UNH Carbon Clinic. They will also discuss new business including Trunk or Treat and appointing a representative to the Housing Steering Committee, plus updates from working groups and the HEC Herald schedule.

• UNH Carbon Clinic presentation
• Trunk or Treat event Oct. 29, 4-6pm at Lyman Point Park
• Housing Steering Committee needs HEC representative
• Wilder One Solar project discussion
• VCRD grant update

West Hartford Library Trustees

The West Hartford Library Board of Trustees is meeting to review reports and hold an executive session on employee matters and a purchasing policy amendment. The board will vote on wages and the purchasing policy amendment, which includes preapproval of spending.

• Vote on wages
• Vote on purchasing policy amendment
• Executive session on employee matters
• Executive session on purchasing policy amendment (preapproval of spending)

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion will convene a fully remote meeting to review updates, discuss meeting management, and receive working group reports. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• General updates on training, VLCT EPIC program, IDEAL Vermont program, budget request, DEI resource library, police chief search, community safety review RFP status, and Vermont Community Foundation grant application
• Working group check-ins on strategic plan, RHRR, education, and policy
• Discussion on building timeline and next steps for meeting management

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hartford Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss several historic properties and projects, including the removal of the railroad station canopy and updates on the Hotel Coolidge. The agenda also includes review of meeting minutes, a performing arts history project, historic district signs, and specific properties at 138 Summer Street and 99 Depot Street. The commission will also consider ideas for a 2023 CLG grant application.

• Railroad Station Canopy Removal discussion with guest Kyle Obenauer
• Hotel Coolidge update with David Briggs
• Review of minutes from May 18 and July 20, 2022 meetings
• Discussion of 138 Summer Street and 99 Depot Street
• Ideas for 2023 CLG Grant Application

Inactive Boards

The Hartford 5th Charter Commission is meeting to review proposed charter language, including items related to the town manager, resident questions, committees, and where cannabis funds go. They will also discuss questions for the September 22 public meeting. This is a working session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Review of proposed charter language (1 hour)
• Discussion of cannabis fund allocation
• Discussion of September 22 public meeting questions
• Receive public comments (5 min)
• Approve minutes from September 1, 2022

Inactive Boards

This is a draft of the proposed Town of Hartford charter, with redline annotations, covering the town's incorporation, general and specific powers, and town meeting procedures. The document includes proposed changes such as authorizing a local option cannabis sales tax, restructuring the School and Town Meeting Committee, and altering budget revote procedures. It is a working draft for discussion, not a final adopted document.

• Authorizes 1% local option tax on cannabis sales, proceeds to Cannabis Reserve Fund
• Restructures School and Town Meeting Committee, with Moderator as chair and member stipends
• Adds Warrant Information Night and Budget and Candidates Night to town meeting cycle
• Changes budget revote process: if budget defeated, special floor meeting with 350-voter minimum can set revised question
• Tie vote on Australian ballot: article deemed failed; tied candidates may use coin flip or special election

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hartford Zoning Board of Adjustment posted meeting materials online for the September 14, 2022 meeting. No decisions or discussions are listed on this agenda.

Town and School Meeting Committee

The Hartford Town and School Meeting Committee is meeting to discuss the budget, including the current amount, future needs, and how to submit a request. The agenda is brief and mostly procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or proposals listed.

• Budget discussion: known/current amount
• Budget discussion: future needs
• Budget discussion: submitting request

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard is holding a special meeting to workshop the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), focusing on setting priorities for the FY24 operating budget. They will review reserve funds, projects in progress, and other identified projects, and may enter executive session to discuss a public officer's employment. The meeting includes public comment and is conducted in person and via Zoom.

• Capital Improvement Plan workshop to prioritize projects and reserve funds for FY24
• Proposed new reserve funds: Hartford Housing Development ($30,000), Bugbee Senior Center ($10,000), Bridges ($150,000)
• Sidewalk projects: Waterman Hill ($804,000 est.), Woodstock Road ($216,000 est.), Christian Street ($283,000 est.)
• WRJ TIF projects: S. Main/N. Main/Gates Streets reconstruction ($5,777,000), Town Square Parking Lot ($811,200)
• Executive session to discuss employment of a public officer

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The Planning Commission is meeting, but the only listed actions are reviewing the agenda and meeting materials; no decisions or discussions are specified.

• No substantive items listed

Planning Commission

The Hartford Planning Commission is meeting to discuss its agenda and review meeting materials. The agenda includes a legal notice for a public hearing on GCR, but no specific details are provided in the agenda text.

• Public hearing on GCR (details in attached PDF)

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion (HCOREI) will meet remotely to discuss updates on training, webpage status, policy, and the Community Safety Review, including an RFP update and a request for ARPA funds. They will also check in on working groups, consider funding requests for community equity grants and fall budgeting items like Juneteenth, and hear a pitch from Tuck Community Consulting on public information strategy.

• Debrief of August 23rd Selectboard meeting
• Update on Community Safety Review RFP and ARPA funds request
• Discussion of hiring practices with an equity lens
• Funding requests: community equity grant application and fall budgeting items (Juneteenth)
• Tuck Community Consulting pitch on public information strategy

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard is holding a public hearing to gather citizen input on applying for a $400,000 Vermont Community Development Program (VCDP) grant. The funds would support construction of 42 new affordable apartments at 0 Maple Street, White River Junction, by Twin Pines Housing and Evernorth. The hearing also covers the proposed use of funds and potential impacts on historic and archaeological resources.

• Public hearing on VCDP Implementation Grant 2022 application
• Proposed $400,000 grant for affordable housing
• 42 new affordable apartments at 0 Maple Street (corner of Prospect Street)
• Project by Twin Pines Housing and Evernorth
• Application available at Hartford Town Hall from August 29, 2022

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will hold a public hearing and consider submitting a Vermont Community Development Program (VCDP) grant application for the Riverwalk Housing Project. The board will also discuss a banner and Town Hall flagpole policy, preview a Capital Improvement Plan workshop, review a police COLA, and consider reappointing Dillon Bianchi to the Planning Commission. The Town Manager's report details the cannabis licensing process and the board's role as the Local Cannabis Commission, including a pending application decision by October 30.

• Public hearing and consideration of VCDP grant application for Riverwalk Housing Project
• Reappointment of Dillon Bianchi to Planning Commission for three-year term (2022-2025)
• Banner and Town Hall flagpole policy discussion
• Police COLA review
• Consent agenda includes ¾ ton pickup truck bid award for Fire Department

Inactive Boards

The Hartford 5th Charter Commission is meeting to review proposed charter language and plan next steps, including a public hearing and how to present the language to the public. The agenda is largely procedural, covering minutes, public comments, and future meeting logistics.

• Review of proposed charter language sections 103, 104, 301, 302, 303, and possible Town Manager provisions
• Discussion of public hearing date, time, place, and presentation format
• Planning media distribution: paper copies, email, website
• Deciding who will speak at the hearing (one or all commissioners)
• Scheduling meeting dates after the public hearing and before presentation to two boards

Conservation Commission

The Hartford Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss climate change, the Town Forest Consolidated Plan, timber harvest updates, and draft wetland maps from the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources. They will also consider partnering on educational events and the Source to the Sea Clean-up. The agenda includes several routine items like approving minutes and updating the town website.

• Discussion of Town Forest Consolidated Plan and timber harvest public outreach
• Review of Vermont Agency of Natural Resources draft wetland maps
• Climate change discussion (20 min)
• Source to the Sea Clean-up planning
• Follow-up on unauthorized use of David Brown property

Energy Commission

The Hartford Energy Commission will review and approve draft minutes from past meetings, receive updates from sub-committees on building efficiency and transportation, and discuss a potential quarterly newsletter schedule. No major decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Review and approve draft minutes from past meetings
• Sub-committee updates: Building Integrity and Energy Efficiency, Transportation and Land Use
• Discussion on quarterly HEC Herald newsletter schedule
• FOIA outcome re: town lawyer
• Selectboard revision of charter and HEC members

Resilient Hartford

The Resilient Hartford committee meets to discuss updates on the Clifford Park Food Forest project, including work outings, watering schedules, a rain gutter proposal, and budgeting. The group also reviews its mission and past meeting minutes.

• Clifford Park Food Forest Update: Work outing recap, next work outing, watering plan, rain gutter proposal, budget and fundraising

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard is meeting to discuss several items, including a proposed 42-unit mixed-income housing project at Prospect and Maple Streets in White River Junction, which may involve the town applying for a $400,000 VCDP grant. The board will also hear updates on a town-wide property revaluation, the police chief search, and a water main break at the Briggs building. Other agenda items include appointments, budget guidance for FY24, and a response to an alleged Open Meeting Law violation.

• Overview of Twin Pine Riverwalk WRJ Housing Project (42 units, $400K VCDP grant)
• Assessor update on town-wide revaluation
• Reappointment of Larsen Burns to Design Review Board (3-year term)
• Reallocation of General Funds for Bugbee Senior Center
• Response to complaint of alleged Open Meeting Law violation

Inactive Boards

The Hartford 5th Charter Commission is meeting to review and discuss proposed language for the town charter, including sections on town meeting procedures, elected officers, and town manager duties. The agenda includes public comments, approval of previous minutes, and scheduling future meetings. This is a working session focused on refining the draft charter language.

• Review of proposed language for charter sections 103, 104, 201, 202, 203, 301, 302, 303
• Discussion of rental housing regulation (section 17) and local option tax (section 104)
• Discussion of cannabis reserve fund language
• Discussion of town meeting petition and tie vote procedures
• Discussion of school officer and BCA vs JP terminology

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion (HCOREI) is meeting remotely to discuss several items, including updates from working groups, a revised charge, the police chief selection advisory group, funding requests, and the Climate Action Plan. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approval of meeting minutes from Aug 3rd
• Working group check-ins: Strategic Plan, Tuck Business School pitch, RHRR, Education, Policy
• Discussion of updated charge
• Police Chief Selection Advisory group update
• Funding requests: ARPA money for Community Safety Review sent to Selectboard; community equity grant application

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Climate Action Steering Team is meeting to approve past minutes, follow up on a Select Board presentation, and decide which projects to focus on over the next year. They will also discuss a webinar from Vermont Law School and a proposed 4.125 MW solar field off Route 14.

• Review and approve draft minutes from 05/18/22 and 06/03/22 meetings
• Select Board presentation follow up
• Discussion on projects for CAST to focus on over the next year
• Vermont Law School community decarbonization technical assistance webinar follow up
• Proposed 4.125 MW, 14.7 acre solar field off of Route 14

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard is meeting to discuss and act on routine business, including a proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month, an executive session on a public officer's employment, and FY24 operating budget priorities for the Climate Action Plan. The agenda also includes a town manager's report, public comment, and consent agenda items. Most items are procedural or informational, with no major votes on new ordinances or contracts.

• Executive session to discuss employment, appointment, or evaluation of a public officer
• Climate Action Plan FY24 Operating Budget Priorities discussion
• Parks and Recreation Month declaration
• Consent agenda: approve payroll, minutes, accounts payable, and meeting dates
• Town manager's report notes police chief finalist interviews and $483,000 VTrans grant for North Hartland Road bike/ped project

Inactive Boards

The Hartford 5th Charter Commission is meeting to review proposed charter language, including a new tied-election process, recall provisions, petition rules, and just-cause eviction and housing measures. The agenda also includes public comments, approval of July 28 minutes, and discussion of public sessions and outreach. This is a working session focused on refining draft language.

• Review of proposed tied election process
• Discussion of recall necessity
• Review of petition language
• Discussion of just cause eviction and housing
• Public comments and outreach planning

Sister Cities Committee

The Hartford Sister City Committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving July minutes, electing officers, and reviewing bylaws. They will also discuss the Hartford-Cenon logo contest prize presentation and get an official count of attendees for the November festival in Cenon, France.

• Election of officers
• Review and update Sister City bylaws
• Hartford-Cenon Sister City logo contest prize winner and check presentation photo op
• Festival Toutes Latitudes in Cenon, France, November 2-6, 2022, attendee count

West Hartford Library Trustees

This is a routine monthly meeting of the West Hartford Library Trustees. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as reports from the secretary, treasurer, and director, along with old and new business. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

• Secretary's Report
• Treasurer's Report
• Director's Report
• Old Business
• New Business

Planning Commission

The Hartford Planning Commission will discuss a proposed zoning district change for an area on Route 5/Ballardvale Drive/Jasmin Lane in White River Junction, from Industrial/Commercial Two (IC-2) to General Commercial/Residential (GCR) to allow residential and mixed-use development. They will also discuss amending zoning regulations to allow recreational vehicles (RVs) to be used as sleeping quarters beyond the current 14-day limit, with conditions. The meeting includes approval of minutes and other business.

• Zoning district change from IC-2 to GCR for Route 5/Ballardvale Drive/Jasmin Lane, White River Junction
• Discussion on amending zoning regulations to allow RVs as sleeping quarters beyond 14 days per year
• Possible action on a Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Planning Commission Reporting Form
• Review of minutes from May 16, 2022 Planning Commission meeting

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hartford Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a continued public hearing on Application #12-22 by Joy Kosta for a setback waiver under section 260-52 of the Hartford Zoning Regulations, for a shed at 62 Harry Gibbs Street in a VR-1 zoning district. The hearing begins with a site visit at 10:00 a.m., followed by the board's consideration. This is a continuation from July 25, 2022.

• Application #12-22: setback waiver for shed at 62 Harry Gibbs Street, lot 31-0094-001
• Public hearing continued from July 25, 2022
• Site visit at 62 Harry Gibbs Street before hearing
• Appeals to Vermont Environmental Court possible for interested persons

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Climate Action Steering Team (CAST) is meeting to review past minutes, hear updates on outreach and ARPA funds, and decide which projects to prioritize over the next year. The Select Board will also give a presentation. This is a regular working meeting, not a final decision-making session.

• Review and approve draft minutes from 05/18/22 meeting
• CAST outreach to Hartford Commission/Committees update
• ARPA update
• Discussion on projects for the next year
• Select Board presentation

Planning Commission

The Hartford Planning Commission will meet in person and remotely to review administrative matters and hold four public hearings on zoning applications. The hearings include a planned development for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, boundary line adjustments, a subdivision, and a site development plan for a multi-unit dwelling and performing arts facility.

• Final approval of Planned Development for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Twin Pines Housing Trust at 747 Hartford Avenue
• Boundary line adjustment between lots on Robert Frost Lane, Quechee
• Subdivision of lot 07-0083-000 into two lots in Quechee Lakes Planned Development
• Site Development Plan Approval for multi-unit dwelling and performing arts facility at 140, 146, 160, and 178 Gates Street, White River Junction

Resilient Hartford

The Resilient Hartford committee is meeting to discuss the Hartford Hazard Mitigation Plan, updates on the Clifford Park Food Forest including work outings and a watering plan, and a Climate Action Plan update. The meeting is open to the public with remote access options.

• Hartford Hazard Mitigation Plan discussion (20 min)
• Clifford Park Food Forest update: work outings, watering plan, rain gutter proposal, Abenaki Garden, budget/fundraising (30 min)
• Climate Action Plan update (5 min)
• Resilient Hartford workshops (10 min)

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will consider several postponed items, including contracts for HR software (Namely) and structural turnout gear, a loan amendment for combined sewer outflow, a review of the DEI strategic plan, the police collective bargaining agreement, and housing and homelessness. The board will also hear the Town Manager's report and approve routine consent agenda items.

• Contract for Namely HR software: $4,000 implementation, $19,800 annual subscription
• Police collective bargaining agreement
• Loan amendment for combined sewer outflow
• Review of DEI strategic plan and implementation step
• Housing and homelessness discussion

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hartford Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two applications: a setback waiver for a shed and a conditional use approval for a low barrier shelter and office building. The shelter application was continued from a previous meeting. The board will also handle administrative matters such as approving minutes and receiving public comment.

• Application #12-22 by Joy Kosta for a setback waiver for a shed at 62 Harry Gibbs Street, Hartford (VR-1 district)
• Application #09-22 by The Upper Valley Haven, Inc. for Conditional Use Approval for a Low Barrier Shelter and Office Building at 713 Hartford Avenue, Wilder (Planned Development)
• Minutes of June 15 and June 22, 2022
• Projects that received administrative approval
• Public comment

White River Junction Design Review Committee

The Hartford Design Review Committee will review an application from Northern Stage Company to demolish a garage as part of a proposed multi-unit dwelling and performing arts facility on Gates Street in White River Junction. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the July 7, 2022 session.

• Application by Northern Stage Company for demolition of garage at 140, 146, 160, and 178 Gates Street, White River Junction
• Review of proposed Multi Unit Dwelling and Performing Arts Facility

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion (HCOREI) is meeting remotely to review working group updates, discuss next steps for the Climate Action Plan, and consider a proposal to update its charge to add student voting members to the committee. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from June 15 and a debrief on Juneteenth events.

• Proposal to update committee charge to add student voting members
• Discussion of Climate Action Plan next steps and potential new working group
• Working group check-ins: Juneteenth debrief, RHRR, Strategic Plan, Education, Policy
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 15

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Climate Action Steering Team (CAST) is meeting to review minutes, hear updates on outreach and Planning and Zoning Climate Action Plan (CAP) projects, receive an ARPA update, and decide which projects to focus on over the next year. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Select Board. This is a regular working meeting, not a final decision-making session.

• Review and approve draft minutes from 05/18/22 meeting
• Update on CAST outreach to Hartford commissions and committees
• Lori update on Planning and Zoning CAP related projects
• ARPA update
• Select Board presentation

Sister Cities Committee

The Hartford Sister City Committee is meeting to decide the prize amount and presentation venue for the Hartford-Cenon Sister City logo contest winner, and to discuss a display at the Quechee Gorge Visitors' Center. They will also review and update the Sister City bylaws and make plans to attend the Festival Toutes Latitudes in Cenon, France, in November.

• Decide prize amount and venue for logo contest winner
• Discuss Sister City display at Quechee Gorge Visitors' Center
• Review and update Sister City bylaws
• Plan attendance at Festival Toutes Latitudes in Cenon, France, November 2-6

Inactive Boards

The Hartford 5th Charter Commission meets to review proposed charter language, including a local option tax section and sections on the clerk and board of civil authority. The commission will also receive public comments and approve minutes from the June 16 meeting. This is a working session focused on refining draft language.

• Review of Section 123A-104 on local option tax
• Review of Sections 123A-203(b) and (g) on clerk and BCA
• Review of Section 123A-203 2E on quorum
• Public comments period
• Minutes of June 16, 2022

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Climate Advisory Committee is holding what appears to be its final regular meeting, with a 40-minute agenda item dedicated to dissolving the committee. No future meetings are planned. The meeting will be held in person and via Microsoft Teams.

• Agenda item III: Dissolving CAC (40 minutes)

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will meet July 12 at Town Hall to discuss progress on a 2019 diversity-equity-inclusion strategic plan, consider appointments, and act on several contracts. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom and YouTube.

• Consider appointment of Victoria Chase to Resilient Hartford for a three-year term
• Review of DEI Strategic Plan and Implementation Steps
• Proposed ordinance change: Prohibition of Open Containers
• Approve payroll ending 7/9/2022 and meeting minutes of 6/28/2022 & 7/6/2022
• Award contracts for line stripping, structural turnout gear, water filter media replacement, and Namely software

Conservation Commission

The Hartford Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss implementation of the Climate Action Plan, review draft wetland maps from the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, and receive updates on the town forest timber harvest and related public outreach. The agenda also includes several short updates on local projects and events. Most items are discussions or updates, with no final decisions or votes listed.

• Climate Action Plan strategies and implementation discussion
• Vermont Agency of Natural Resources draft wetland maps review
• Town forest timber harvest update and public outreach
• Trail map/signs and forest interpretive signs for town forest
• Wetlands question from Harvest Lane resident

Planning Commission

The Hartford Planning Commission will hold a remote public hearing on July 11, 2022, to consider two applications from The Upper Valley Haven and St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The first application seeks site development plan approval for changes at the Haven, including adding 'Food Distribution' as a conditional use and shared parking. The second application requests approval for a low barrier shelter and office building, with 'Low Barrier Shelter' as a conditional use. Both are for properties on Hartford Avenue in Wilder.

• Application #22-11: Site development plan for changes at Upper Valley Haven, amendment to Master Plan for 'Food Distribution' as conditional use, shared parking at 713 and 749 Hartford Avenue, Wilder
• Application #22-15: Site development plan for Low Barrier Shelter and Office Building (day station/resource center), amendment to Master Plan for 'Low Barrier Shelter' as conditional use at 713 Hartford Avenue, Wilder
• Public hearing continued from June 20, 2022
• Remote meeting via Microsoft Teams and phone

White River Junction Design Review Committee

The Hartford Design Review Committee will meet to review an application from Northern Stage Company for a multi-unit dwelling and performing arts facility on Gates Street in White River Junction. The committee will also consider the minutes from its June 14, 2022 meeting.

• Application by Northern Stage Company for Design Review Approval of a Multi-Unit Dwelling and Performing Arts Facility
• Lots 45-0150-000, 45-0151-000, and 45-0152-000
• Addresses: 140, 146, 160, and 178 Gates Street, White River Junction
• Located in CB and Design Review Districts
• Minutes of June 14, 2022

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will vote on the Fiscal Year 2023 municipal tax rate of $1.0471 per $100 of assessed value, which raises $14.78 million in revenue. They will also approve the July 1, 2022 accounts payable manifest and discuss training options for board members, including proposals for communications and town manager evaluation services. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a public officer's employment.

• Set FY2023 municipal tax rate at $1.0471 per $100, total appropriation $14,779,538
• Approve A/P manifest dated 7/1/2022
• Consider contract with Abundant Sun for 2-hour communications training at $1,175
• Consider contract with Bev Widger (HRXperienced) for town manager evaluation, not to exceed $1,500
• Executive session to discuss employment of a public officer

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Climate Action Steering Team (CAST) is meeting to review minutes, discuss outreach to town commissions, receive an ARPA update, and decide on priority projects for the coming year. They will also discuss the future of trash and recycling in Hartford and whether to remain a working group or seek committee status.

• Review and approve draft minutes from 05/18/22 meeting
• CAST outreach to Hartford Commission/Committees update
• ARPA update
• Discussion on projects to focus on over the next year
• Discussion on future of trash & recycling in Hartford

Inactive Boards

The Hartford 5th Charter Commission is meeting to review proposed charter language, including a local option tax section and sections on the Clerk, Board of Civil Authority, and quorum requirements. The meeting includes public comments and approval of prior minutes. This is a working session focused on refining draft language.

• Review of Section 123A-104 on local option tax
• Review of Sections 123A-203(b) and (g) on Clerk and BCA
• Review of Section 123A-203 2E on quorum
• Public comment period (5 minutes)
• Approval of June 16, 2022 minutes

Planning Commission

The Hartford Planning Commission will meet remotely on June 27, 2022, to review administrative matters and hold a public hearing on four zoning applications. The hearing includes a planned development for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Twin Pines Housing Trust, as well as boundary line adjustments and site development plans for properties on Jasmin Lane.

• Final approval of Planned Development for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Twin Pines Housing Trust at 747 Hartford Avenue
• Boundary line adjustment between lots at 60 and 98 Jasmin Lane
• Site Development Plan Approval for accessory structure addition and parking changes at 60 Jasmin Lane
• Site Development Plan Approval for Parking Facility and Office at 98 Jasmin Lane

Watson Dog Park

This is a routine business meeting of the Upper Valley Dog Park Supporters group. The agenda includes approving the secretary's minutes from March 26, 2022, hearing the treasurer's report, voting in new officers, and addressing new business. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Review and approve minutes from March 26, 2022
• Treasurer's report
• Vote in new officers

Resilient Hartford

Resilient Hartford is meeting to discuss recommendations from the Climate Action Steering Team and the Climate Action Plan, and to receive an update on the Clifford Park Food Forest, including work outings, a watering plan, the Abenaki Garden, and budget/fundraising. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and routine announcements.

• Climate Action Steering Team & Climate Action Plan recommendations (20 min discussion)
• Clifford Park Food Forest update: 6/3 work outing, next outing, watering plan/schedule
• Abenaki Garden update with Earl Hatley
• Food forest budget/fundraising discussion
• Minutes of May 25th Resilient Hartford meeting

Tree Board

The Hartford Tree Board is meeting to finalize the Shade Tree Plan, evaluate ash tree treatment options, and discuss outreach and community engagement. They will also review site surveys, Balloon Festival participation, and the treasurer's report. The agenda includes several routine items such as protecting new plantings and planning a knotweed removal work day.

• Evaluate possible treatment of ash trees at Hartford High School (HHS) and plan tree replacements
• Finalize Shade Tree Plan
• Discuss plan to treat Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) per Leif's summary of Brad Goodkoep's recommendations
• Review 'Greenspace and Trees' section of Hartford Climate Action Plan, including reducing impervious surfaces by 2% by 2030 (e.g., Key Motors site on Sykes Ave)
• Sign up for Knotweed removal work day at Watson Park and Town Hall

Sister Cities Committee

The Hartford Sister City Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including accepting minutes, a logo contest update, a display at the Quechee Gorge Visitors' Center, and reviewing bylaws. They will also gather feedback from the June 15 Hartford Block Party. The meeting is largely procedural with updates and planning items.

• Logo contest update for Hartford-Cenon Sister City
• Sister City display at Quechee Gorge Visitors' Center
• Review and update of Sister City bylaws
• Feedback on Hartford Block Party held June 15

Assessor: Grievance Hearings

The Town of Hartford Assessor will hold grievance hearings on June 20-23, 2022, to hear appeals from property owners who are aggrieved by the assessor's actions. Hearings are scheduled in person and virtually, with some reviews conducted in the office. One appeal has been retracted.

• Hearing for 31 Elk St, owner Deborah K. Milne, June 20, 11:15-11:30 AM
• Hearing for 74 Laurel Ln, owner Susan F. Mullens Trust, June 20, 3:10-3:25 PM
• Hearing for 5817 Woodstock Rd, Quechee Gorge Friendship Inn Inc, June 21, 1:15-1:30 PM
• Hearing for 2820 Christina St, Terrace Communities Norwich LLC, June 21, 9:40-10:40 AM (virtual)
• Retracted appeal for 501 Bliss Rd, owners Wayne and Penelope Hoisington

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Shelter is meeting online to review and approve minutes from May 19, 2022, and to discuss drafting a memo for the selectboard on creating a standing committee on homelessness. They will also discuss how to follow up with the Planning Commission regarding RV policy.

• Review and passage of 5/19/2022 meeting minutes
• Discuss potential charge for standing committee on homelessness
• Prepare memo for selectboard
• Discuss follow-up with Planning Commission on RV policy

Inactive Boards

The Hartford 5th Charter Commission is meeting to review proposed language for the town charter, including sections on town meetings, local option tax, petitions, and clerk duties. The meeting includes public comments, approval of prior minutes, and discussion of draft language and assignments. This is a working session focused on refining charter text, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Review of proposed Section 123A-201 on town meetings (Flinn)
• Review of proposed Section 123A-104 on local option tax (Collins)
• Review of proposed Section 123A-201(f) on petitions (Nott)
• Review of proposed Sections 123A-203(b) and (g) on clerk and BCA (Bohi)
• Public comments received at start of meeting

Energy Commission

The Hartford Energy Commission is meeting to review and approve draft minutes, discuss the Trailblazers program and ARPA funds, and receive updates from sub-committees and working groups. The agenda also includes planning for a Selectboard meeting, a webinar, and the July HEC Herald. This is a routine business meeting with no major decisions listed.

• Review and approve draft minutes from past meetings
• Trailblazers program discussion
• ARPA funds discussion
• Selectboard meeting on 7/12
• Webinar on 7/27

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hartford Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a remote public hearing to consider a conditional use application from The Upper Valley Haven for a low barrier shelter and office building at 713 Hartford Avenue in Wilder. This is a continuation of a hearing from June 8, 2022. The board will decide whether to grant conditional use approval under the town's zoning regulations.

• Application #09-22 by The Upper Valley Haven, Inc. for Conditional Use Approval for a Low Barrier Shelter and Office Building
• Location: 713 Hartford Avenue, Wilder, in a Planned Development
• Public hearing continued from June 8, 2022

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion will meet remotely to review working group updates, consider an updated charge proposal, and discuss the town's Climate Action Plan, focusing on health/safety and climate economy strategies. The meeting includes approval of June 1 minutes and new business.

• Approval of June 1 meeting minutes
• Working group check-ins: Juneteenth, RHRR, Strategic Plan, Education, Policy
• Discussion of updated Charge Proposal
• Climate Action Plan discussion: strategies HS1-HS4 (pp 8-6 to 8-9) and CE1-CE4 (pp 9-5 to 9-6)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hartford Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss several preservation matters, including a renovation project, a climate action plan review, and the potential state register eligibility of the Dewey Barn & Sheds. The agenda also includes updates on historic district signs, a railroad station canopy, and photo documentation of the Stetson Farm property.

• Craft Studies Building Renovation with guest Tim McCosker
• Climate Action Plan Review of Strategies
• Dewey Barn & Sheds Determination of State Register Eligibility
• WRJ Railroad Station Canopy
• Stetson Farm Property Photo Documentation West Hartford

White River Junction Design Review Committee

The Hartford Design Review Committee will meet to review conceptual plans by Northern Stage Company for redeveloping properties at 146, 160, and 178 Gates Street in White River Junction. The committee will also consider minutes from its May 19, 2022 meeting. This is an administrative review, not a final approval.

• Sketch plan review of Northern Stage Company's conceptual redevelopment plans for 146, 160, and 178 Gates Street
• Properties are in CB and Design Review districts
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2022 meeting

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will meet on June 14, 2022, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a street closure request for a downhill skateboarding event, the Capital Improvement Plan, the FY23 fee schedule, a town forest timber harvest, and grant applications. The board will also hear public comment and receive reports from the town manager and commissions.

• Street closure request for Last Chance Downhill gravity sports race on Noyes Lane, Aug 6-7
• Capital Improvement Plan discussion
• FY23 Fee Schedule review
• Town Forest Timber Harvest proposal
• 2022 VT Bicycle & Pedestrian Program Grant Applications

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Climate Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting, with the main agenda item being the dissolution of the committee. The meeting includes call to order, agenda changes, and closing comments before adjournment.

• Dissolving the Climate Advisory Committee (CAC)
• Meeting held at Hartford Town Hall, Room 317, 171 Bridge Street, White River Junction

Town and School Meeting Committee

The Hartford Town & School Meeting Committee is meeting to review notes from the last meeting and revisit priorities for the 2023 cycle. They will also discuss an event planning template, including timeline and responsibilities, and schedule future meetings. The agenda is mostly procedural and planning-focused.

• Review notes from last meeting
• Revisit priorities for 2023 cycle
• Event planning template: timeline and responsibilities
• Schedule future meetings

Conservation Commission

The Hartford Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several environmental items, including a climate action plan, draft wetland maps, and updates on timber harvests. They will also consider a formal relationship with a mountain biking association and review recent community events.

• Discussion of Climate Action Plan strategies and actions
• Review of draft wetland maps
• Timber harvest update and presentation to Selectboard
• Proposed formal relationship with Upper Valley Mountain Bike Association
• Trail map/signs and forest interpretive signs

Inactive Boards

The 5th Charter Change committee is meeting to review minutes, discuss new ideas, and refine written language for proposed charter changes. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Review of minutes
• Discussion of new ideas
• Review of written language changes from previous meetings

Hartford Business Revolving Loan Fund

The Hartford Business Revolving Loan Fund and Hartford 2020 VCDP Revolving Loan Fund Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, review the April 2022 loan summary report, and discuss potential loans in executive session. The committee will also consider marketing efforts for the loan funds and the GMEDC contract. This is a routine business meeting with no public hearings or major decisions listed on the open agenda.

• Approval of March 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of loan summary report for April 2022
• Update on potential loans (executive session)
• Marketing of HBRLF & VCDP RLF
• GMEDC contract discussion

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Climate Action Steering Team is meeting to review minutes, discuss outreach to town commissions, and cover topics including solar capacity, town solar projects, climate action plan education, tree education, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rural Playbook. The meeting is a regular working session with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Review and approve draft minutes from 05/18/22 meeting
• CAST outreach to Hartford Commission/Committees update
• Discussion of PV cap and town solar projects
• Climate action plan education and tree education updates
• Discussion of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rural Playbook

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion (HCOREI) is meeting remotely to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, community outreach events, and working group updates. A key item is a potential motion on an updated charge draft for the committee. The agenda also includes updates on recent events and the open Chief of Police position.

• Approve meeting minutes from May 18
• Tabling at Hartford Community Coalition Block Party (6/15) and First Friday/Revolution Parking Lot Party
• Working group check-ins: Juneteenth, RHRR, Strategic Plan, Education
• Potential motion on updated charge draft
• Chief of Police position posted, deadline June 10

Energy Commission

The Hartford Energy Commission is meeting to review and approve past meeting minutes, discuss collaboration with the Trailblazers Training Program, receive updates from subcommittees on building integrity and transportation, and hear from an AmeriCorps member. The agenda also includes planning for the June newsletter and items for the next meeting.

• Review and approve draft minutes from past meetings
• Discuss collaboration with Trailblazers Training Program
• Sub-committee updates: Building Integrity and Energy Efficiency, Transportation and Land Use
• CAST update: Planning Commission meeting and top priorities
• AmeriCorps member Jesse update

Resilient Hartford

The Resilient Hartford committee is meeting to discuss recommendations from the Climate Action Steering Team and the Climate Action Plan, and to receive updates on the Clifford Park Food Forest project. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes, a brief opening, scheduling the next meeting, and announcements.

• Climate Action Steering Team & Climate Action Plan recommendations discussion
• Clifford Park Food Forest update: spring planting, watering plan, flood regulations, budget/fundraising
• Abenaki Garden update with Earl Hatley
• Minutes of April 27th meeting approval

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hartford Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a remote public hearing on May 24, 2022, to consider five applications, including setback waivers, riparian buffer improvements, and conditional use approvals for multi-unit housing and a low-barrier shelter. The meeting will also address administrative matters such as minutes and public comment.

• Setback waiver for garage at 62 Harry Gibbs Street (Application #07-22)
• Setback waiver and riparian buffer improvements at 2448 Quechee Main Street (Application #08-22)
• Conditional use for multi-unit dwelling at 747 Hartford Avenue, Wilder (Application #06-22, continued from April 26)
• Conditional use for changes at The Upper Valley Haven and shared parking at 713 and 749 Hartford Avenue (Application #05-22)
• Conditional use for Low Barrier Shelter and Office Building at 713 Hartford Avenue (Application #09-22)

Board of Civil Authority

The Hartford Board of Abatement is meeting to review and decide on a property tax abatement request. The board will also review its organization and process. One application will be heard, with deliberations to follow.

• Abatement request by Stephen P. Leninski, Jr., legal guardian for Stephen Leninski, Sr., for property at 72 Wood Road (Parcel ID#12-158)
• Board of Abatement organization and process review

Planning Commission

The Hartford Planning Commission will hold a remote public hearing to consider several applications, including a boundary line adjustment, a proposed Planned Development with a multi-unit dwelling by Twin Pines Housing Trust, and site plan approvals for The Upper Valley Haven's food distribution and low barrier shelter. These items were continued from the April 25 meeting.

• Boundary line adjustment between lots 12-7065-000 and 12-7066-000, 144 and 172 Robert Frost Lane, Quechee Lakes
• Preliminary approval of Planned Development for multi-unit dwelling at 747 Hartford Avenue, Wilder (Application #22-12)
• Site Development Plan for multi-unit dwelling at 747 Hartford Avenue (Application #22-13)
• Site Development Plan for food distribution and shared parking at 713 and 749 Hartford Avenue (Application #22-11)
• Site Development Plan for low barrier shelter and office building at 713 Hartford Avenue (Application #22-15)

Inactive Boards

The 5th Charter Change Committee, an inactive board, convenes to review past work, assign two issues per member for deeper study, and distribute lead responsibilities. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is procedural.

Resilient Hartford

Resilient Hartford meets to review progress on local food initiatives, including a food forest planting event and a new community garden. The group also discusses climate action planning and a harvest festival.

• Clifford Park Food Forest spring planting scheduled for April 30, 9:00 a.m.–Noon
• Quechee Abenaki Garden update presented by Earl Hatley
• Climate Action Plan Steering Committee update
• Harvest Festival planning discussion

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hartford Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a remote public hearing on April 26, 2022, to consider two conditional use applications. One involves changes to uses at The Upper Valley Haven and shared parking, and the other is for a multi-unit dwelling by Twin Pines Housing Trust. The board will also handle administrative matters such as approving minutes and receiving public comment.

• Application #05-22 by Upper Valley Haven and St. Paul's Episcopal Church for conditional use approval and shared parking at 713 and 749 Hartford Avenue, Wilder
• Application #06-22 by St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Twin Pines Housing Trust for a multi-unit dwelling at 747 Hartford Avenue, Wilder
• Public hearing on both applications, with remote participation via Microsoft Teams or phone
• Administrative items: minutes of March 16 and March 29, 2022, and projects with administrative approval

Planning Commission

The Hartford Planning Commission will hold a remote public hearing to consider four applications, including a subdivision on Bliss Road and several proposals by St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Twin Pines Housing Trust for housing development on Hartford Avenue in Wilder. The meeting also includes administrative matters such as approving minutes and public comment.

• Subdivision of lot 13-0041-002 into two lots at 1660 Bliss Road (Application #22-10)
• Site development plan for changes at The Upper Valley Haven and shared parking at 713 and 749 Hartford Avenue (Application #22-11, to be heard later)
• Preliminary approval of a Planned Development at 747 Hartford Avenue (Application #22-12)
• Site development plan for a multi-unit dwelling at 747 Hartford Avenue (Application #22-13)

West Hartford Library Trustees

The West Hartford Library Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of standard reports from the secretary, treasurer, and director, followed by old and new business. No specific decisions, proposals, or financial figures are listed in the agenda.

• Secretary's report
• Treasurer's report
• Director's report
• Old business
• New business

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion is meeting remotely to discuss updates and next steps. They will review the IACP interview report, receive updates from working groups, and discuss the resource library and student liaison status.

• Approval of April 6 meeting minutes
• Student Liaison Status update
• Resource Library update
• IACP Interview Report discussion
• Working group updates: Education, Juneteenth, RHRR, Strategic Plan

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Climate Action Steering Team will approve minutes from its last meeting and review updated board assignments. Members will discuss the town’s Climate Action Plan priorities, including distribution of printed copies, departmental progress, and job posting requirements. A local EV event and state legislation updates are also on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of 04/06/22 meeting
• Discuss HEC’s CAP-related priorities and printed copies distribution
• Review VT legislation update
• Plan Drive EV event in Norwich

Inactive Boards

The Hartford 5th Charter Change Committee will hold its first meeting to elect a chair, vice-chair, and clerk, review its budget and schedule, and decide how to proceed with charter revisions. No substantive decisions are scheduled.

Sister Cities Committee

The Hartford Sister City Committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving March minutes, receiving a photo update from Hartford to Cenon-Allison, and reviewing the Sister City bylaws. Members will also discuss the logo contest and bulletin board material for the Quechee Gorge Visitors' Center. The next meeting is scheduled for May 17, 2022.

• Accept minutes from March
• Photo update from Hartford to Cenon-Allison
• Hartford-Cenon Sister City logo contest update
• Bulletin board material for the Quechee Gorge Visitors' Center
• Review and update Sister City bylaws

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will hold a public hearing and consider a motion to close out a $247,200 Vermont Community Development Program grant used for the Wentworth Community Housing 2 project, which built 21 mixed-income housing units. The board will also consider renewing 11 liquor licenses, discuss ambulance billing and a local emergency plan update, and confirm the appointment of Joseph Major as Treasurer.

• Public hearing and motion on VCDP grant closeout for Wentworth Community Housing 2 (21 units at 110 Wentworth Way and 1965 Hartford Avenue)
• Renewal of 11 liquor licenses, including Hotel Coolidge, The Chef & Butcher, The Public House at Quechee Gorge, and others
• Discussion of ambulance billing
• Local Emergency Plan update
• Confirm appointment of Joseph Major as Treasurer

Tree Board

The Hartford Tree Board is meeting to plan upcoming public events, including a Tree ID walk on April 23 and an Arbor Day tree sale on May 7. They will also discuss the spread of emerald ash borer (EAB) and consider whether to cut down ash trees in the right-of-way and offer the wood as free cordwood. The board will review the finalized Shade Tree Plan and discuss staffing a booth at the Balloon Festival in June.

• Review 4/16 pre-ID walk and assign guides for 4/23 public Tree ID walk
• Plan May 7 Arbor Tree Sale, including selecting Northern Nurseries stock and signage
• Discuss EAB spread and possible cutting of ash trees in right-of-way for free cordwood
• Review finalized Shade Tree Plan
• Staff booth at Balloon Festival June 17-19

Planning Commission

The Hartford Planning Commission will hold a workshop to continue discussing a proposed zoning change for the Ballardvale Drive/Route 5 area across from the VA Hospital. The change would rezone the area from Industrial-Commercial Two (IC-2) to a new General Commercial/Residential (GCR) district to allow multi-unit residential and mixed-use development. The commission will discuss permitted and conditional uses, floor area ratio, building height, and housing opportunities. This is a discussion workshop, not a final decision meeting.

• Proposed zoning change from IC-2 to General Commercial/Residential (GCR) for Ballardvale Drive/Route 5 area
• Discussion of building height limit, currently 60 feet, with hotels ranging from 2 to 4 stories
• Consideration of Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for residential density, citing downtown example with 2.0-2.5 FAR
• Proposed uses include multi-unit dwellings, mixed-use buildings, and hotels as conditional uses
• District covers 31.81 acres with 13 properties, including hotels, gas stations, and vacant lots

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hartford Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss several historic properties and projects, including an update on the Hartford Performing Arts History Project, a presentation from Twin Pines Housing Trust about St. Paul's Rectory, and the WRJ Railroad Station Canopy. The agenda also includes items on Depot Street property and coordination with the Planning Commission. This is a regular business meeting with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• St. Paul's Rectory discussion with Twin Pines Housing Trust Executive Director Andrew Winter
• WRJ Railroad Station Canopy update
• Depot Street Property item
• Hartford Performing Arts History Project update
• HHPC & the Planning Commission coordination

Inactive Boards

The Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Shelter is meeting online to review and approve minutes from its March 24 meeting, hear from Vermont Agency of Human Services Field Director Will Eberle, and discuss developments on Hartford's RV policy.

• Review and passage of HADCES meeting minutes from 3/24/2022
• Presentation by Will Eberle, Field Director of Vermont Agency of Human Services
• Developments on Hartford RV policy

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hartford Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, a director's report, and updates on the community center and pool project. They will also review spring, summer, and fall programs, and consider a forest management plan. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Community Center update
• Pool Project updates
• Review of Spring and Summer programs and fall activities
• Forest Management Plan

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion (HCOREI) will meet remotely to approve minutes, fill two open seats, and discuss next steps for its resource library, Facebook page, and roadmap. The committee will also review updates from its working groups on education, Juneteenth, and other initiatives.

• Approve minutes from Feb 16 and Mar 16 meetings
• Fill two open committee seats with two applicants
• Discuss next steps for resource library ownership and maintenance
• Review HCOREI Facebook page
• Working group updates: Education, Juneteenth, RHRR, Strategic Plan, Policy

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Climate Action Steering Team is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss allocating Climate Action Plan strategies to town boards and commissions. They will also review the Vermont budget proposal, an EV program in Norwich, and updates from the town including solar project and job posting changes.

• Approve minutes of 03/23/22 meeting
• Allocation of CAP Plan Strategies to Boards and Commissions
• VT budget proposal
• EV program in Norwich
• Update on Norwich Solar Christian St. PV proposed site

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hartford Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications: a setback waiver and riparian buffer improvements, and two conditional use approvals for driveway and site work in the Red Barn Farm Planned Development. The board will also handle administrative items like approving minutes and electing officers.

• Application #02-22: Setback waiver and riparian buffer improvements at 2448 Quechee Main Street, Quechee (RL-1 district)
• Application #03-22: Conditional use for driveway and site improvements for house site #3 on Galaxy Hill Road, Quechee
• Application #04-22: Conditional use for driveway and site improvements for house sites #7 and #8 on Galaxy Hill Road, Quechee
• Administrative: Approve minutes of Feb 9, 2022, elect officers, and public comment

Planning Commission

The Hartford Planning Commission will discuss a possible zoning change for Ballardvale Drive and Route 5 across from the VA Hospital. The proposed change would shift the area from Industrial-Commercial Two (I-C-2) to Industrial-Commercial-Residential (I-C-R), allowing multi-unit residential and mixed-use development as a conditional use.

• Discussion of zoning change from I-C-2 to I-C-R for Ballardvale Drive and Route 5 near VA Hospital
• Proposal to allow multi-unit residential and mixed-use development as conditional use

Watson Dog Park

The Upper Valley Dog Park Supporters are meeting to review minutes, discuss fundraising, and plan spring maintenance projects for the dog parks. They will also address the need for new board members to keep the organization running.

• Fundraising ideas and volunteers needed for spring 2022
• Spring clean-up date to be set; volunteers needed for raking, filling holes, and cleaning up dog waste
• Maintenance projects include digging a drainage ditch, installing memorial bricks, polyurethaning a bench, replacing a brass fitting, cutting brush, installing hand sanitizer stations, and painting dog ramps
• Funding needed for several truckloads of stone for the big park
• Board positions open; elections at June meeting

Energy Commission

The Hartford Energy Commission is meeting to review and approve draft minutes, discuss a redrafted by-laws document for potential Selectboard approval, receive updates from subcommittees on building efficiency and transportation, and elect officers. The meeting also includes planning for an upcoming Drive Electric Week event and ideas for the April newsletter.

• Review and approve draft minutes from past meetings
• Discussion of redrafted By-laws for potential Selectboard approval
• WindowDressers update: grant application, church chat, low-income focus, quarter cards
• Drive Electric Week Event scheduled for April 23
• Election of officers

Inactive Boards

The Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Shelter (HADCES) is meeting to review and approve minutes from March 3, 2022, discuss the status of an RV policy and its connection to the committee's charge, and consider forming a standing committee on housing and homelessness. The meeting is held online only.

• Review and passage of minutes from 3/3/2022
• Discussion of RV policy status and planning commission connection
• Process of forming a standing committee on housing and homelessness

Resilient Hartford

Resilient Hartford, a town committee, is meeting remotely to discuss updates on the Clifford Park Food Forest, including a spring planting event on April 30, budget and fundraising, and flood regulations. The agenda also includes items on the Quechee Abenaki Garden, a harvest festival, and a climate action plan. The group will elect a vice chair and fill two open positions.

• Clifford Park Food Forest update, including spring planting on Saturday, April 30, 9 a.m.–noon
• Discussion of budget and fundraising for the food forest
• Flood regulations related to the food forest
• Quechee Abenaki Garden update
• Election of a vice chair

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Climate Action Steering Team is meeting to discuss feedback from the Selectboard, including meeting more frequently and presenting a detailed implementation plan in May. They will also set a meeting schedule, discuss the impact of department head departures, and consider requesting that the Selectboard reference the Climate Action Plan in mission statements.

• Selectboard suggests meeting more than once per month
• Plan to present detailed implementation plan to Selectboard in May
• Discussion of adding a Selectboard liaison to CAST
• Request to include CAP reference in Board and Commission mission statements
• Flexible Load Management Program at Town Hall discussed

Tree Board

The Hartford Tree Board will hear from Tom Kahl and Jon Bouton about their Forest Management Plan and proposed timber harvest, then take questions. The board will also brainstorm ways to highlight the Year of the Tree Proclamation, get updates on Quechee Green funding, plan a Tree ID walk, and discuss filling a vacant seat and assisting the search for a Tree Warden.

• Forest Management Plan and timber harvest presentation by Tom Kahl and Jon Bouton
• Year of the Tree Proclamation brainstorming
• Quechee Green funding and operational updates
• Volunteers needed for 4/23/22 Tree ID walk at Wright Reservoir
• Assist search for Tree Warden and fill vacant Tree Board seat

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will meet to consider renewals for seven liquor licenses, reappointments to town boards, and appointments to a new 5th Charter Commission. They will also receive a mid-year financial update, discuss solar project site designation, and review a TIF report revision. The meeting includes public comment and an executive session on a public officer's employment.

• Liquor license renewals for Cumberland Farms #8007, Evans Expressmart, Little Istanbul, Revolution, and three Quechee Club locations
• Reappointments: Susanne Abetti to Historical Preservation Commission, Chris Lowe to Zoning Board of Abatement
• Appointments to 5th Charter Commission: Lynn Bohi, Simon Dennis, F.X. Flinn, Geri Williams
• Fiscal Year 22 Mid-Year Financial Update (budget $17,640,520.73, YTD revenue 47%)
• Solar Projects Preferred Site Designation discussion

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion is meeting remotely to handle routine organizational business, including approving minutes, nominating officers, and recommending a new community member for appointment. The committee will also discuss forming a Juneteenth working group and review the student liaison status.

• Nominate committee officers (Chair, Vice Chair & Clerk)
• Discuss committee applicants and recommend new community member appointment
• Form Juneteenth working group
• Student liaison status review
• Prep for next community engagement meeting

West Hartford Library Trustees

The West Hartford Library Board will convene its regular monthly meeting to receive standard procedural and financial reports. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hartford Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold three public hearings on March 16, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall and remotely via Microsoft Teams. The board will also approve minutes, elect officers, and open the next public hearing.

• Setback waiver and riparian buffer improvements for 2448 Quechee Main Street (Application #02-22)
• Conditional use approval for driveway fill and site improvements at Galaxy Hill Road house site #3 (Application #03-22)
• Conditional use approval for driveway fill and site improvements at Galaxy Hill Road house sites #7 and #8 (Application #04-22)

Sister Cities Committee

The Hartford Sister City Committee is meeting via Zoom to discuss routine business, including accepting minutes, receiving updates on the Hartford-Cenon photo exchange and logo contest, and planning bulletin board content. They will also review and update the committee's bylaws and discuss funding for 2022. The meeting is largely procedural with updates and planning items.

• Accept minutes from January meeting
• Photo update from Hartford to Cenon-Allison
• Hartford-Cenon Sister City logo contest update
• Review and update Sister City bylaws
• Update on funding for 2022

Town and School Meeting Committee

The Hartford Town and School Meeting Committee is reviewing the 2022 annual meeting cycle, including Budget and Candidates Night and Town Meeting Day, and discussing priorities for next year, such as outreach, marketing, and community engagement. The meeting is largely procedural and planning-focused, with no major decisions or financial items on the agenda.

• Review of 2022 Budget and Candidates Night (02/21)
• Review of Town Meeting Day (02/26)
• Discussion of outreach and notice strategies
• Discussion of marketing channels
• Discussion of topics to engage the community

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hartford Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes and citizen comments. Key reports include an update from the Steering Committee on the Clifford Park Food Forest, the Director's Report, and updates on the Community Center and pool projects. The commission will also review its program plan, strategic plan, and goals.

• Report from Steering Committee on Clifford Park Food Forest
• Pool Project Updates
• Community Center discussion
• Review of Program Plan, Strategic Plan and Goals and Objectives

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will meet in person and by Zoom to decide on reauthorizing the town’s COVID-19 face-covering requirement for indoor public spaces and to act on five liquor-license renewals. The board will also appoint or re-appoint members to several town committees and boards, hear the Town Manager’s report, and consider purchasing policy updates.

• Reauthorize COVID-19 face-covering rule for public buildings
• Renew liquor licenses for Co-op Food Store (209 Maple Street), Summit Stores (3479 Woodstock Road), Jake’s Market & Deli (1477 Maple Street), Hartford Post 26 American Legion (27 Farmvu), River Roost Brewery (230 South Main Street), and Simon Pearce Restaurant (1792 Main Street)
• Appoint Emily Santaw to Town & School Meeting Committee (3-year term)
• Re-appoint Alice Maleski and Stephen C. Lagasse to Zoning Board of Adjustment (3-year terms)
• Approve Purchasing Policy

Conservation Commission

The Hartford Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, primarily focused on the town forest, including a timber harvest update, an integrated management plan, and a wildlife habitat assessment. They will also consider a formal relationship with the Upper Valley Mountain Bike Association and review a grant application. Other topics include a kestrel decline presentation and collaboration with the Hartford Salamander Team.

• Timber harvest update and integrated town forest management plan
• Wildlife habitat assessment for town forest
• Formal relationship with Upper Valley Mountain Bike Association
• AVCC Annual Tiny Grant application due April 8th
• Wetlands question from Harvest Lane resident

Inactive Boards

The Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Shelter is meeting online to review and pass minutes from its February 17 meeting, and to discuss the potential for a standing committee on housing and homelessness, as well as the process for an RV policy with the planning commission.

• Review and passage of minutes from 2/17/2022 meeting
• Discussion of potential standing committee on housing and homelessness
• Discussion of RV policy process with planning commission

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Climate Action Steering Team (CAST) is meeting to approve minutes, hear a report on the Selectboard meeting, and plan its work. The Selectboard has suggested CAST meet more often, present a detailed implementation plan in May, and consider adding a Selectboard liaison. The team will also discuss the impact of department head departures and a Planning Commission wish list.

• Approve minutes of 02/02/22 meeting
• Selectboard suggestions: meet more than 1x/month, present in May, detailed implementation plan with priorities and timelines
• Consider adding a Selectboard liaison to CAST
• Discussion on impact of department head departures
• Planning Commission wish list discussion

Town Meeting Cycle

Hartford's Annual Town Meeting on March 1, 2022, asks voters to approve a $18,253,994.33 operating budget, along with numerous appropriations for local organizations and services. Voters will also decide on a $200,000 ambulance purchase, a $119,700 cemetery fund allocation, and whether to allow cannabis retailers in town. The meeting includes elections for town officers and a vote on tax collection installments.

• Operating budget of $18,253,994.33
• $200,000 for a new ambulance for the Fire Department
• $119,700 in Local Option Tax funds for cemetery associations
• Appropriations for Advance Transit ($81,750), Hartford Community Coalition ($25,000), Visiting Nurse and Hospice ($51,000)
• Vote on allowing cannabis retailers in town

Town Meeting Cycle

This is the annual Town and School District Meeting Day for Hartford, Vermont, convening at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 26, 2022. The town meeting will receive reports from town officers and conduct other non-binding business, and will recess until after the school meeting concludes. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific votes or decisions listed.

• Receive reports of Town Officers
• Conduct other necessary and proper non-binding business
• Meeting held with electronic participation via Zoom and YouTube

White River Junction Design Review Committee

The Hartford Design Review Committee will meet to review an application by Roost Holdings, LLC, and Mark Babson for design approval of additions to an existing building and site improvements at 230 South Main Street, White River Junction. The committee will also consider the minutes from its December 16, 2021 meeting. The meeting is open to the public, with options to attend in person or remotely.

• Application by Roost Holdings, LLC, and Mark Babson for design review approval of additions and site improvements at 230 South Main Street, lot 46-0046-000, in CB and Design Review zoning districts
• Review of minutes from December 16, 2021 meeting

Energy Commission

The Hartford Energy Commission will vote on whether to change its bylaws to allow non-Hartford residents to participate. They will also discuss plans for a Drive Electric Week event and receive updates from sub-committees on building efficiency, transportation, and energy and land use.

• Vote on bylaw change to allow non-residents to participate
• Drive Electric Week event on April 23 at Marion Cross School driveway
• Sub-committee updates on Building Integrity and Energy Efficiency, Transportation, and Energy and Land Use
• Request for help spreading the word about WindowDressers

Resilient Hartford

The Resilient Hartford committee is meeting remotely to discuss its work program, elect officers, and receive updates on the Clifford Park Food Forest and the Climate Action Plan Steering Committee. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and announcements.

• Discussion of Resilient Hartford Work Program
• Election of officers
• Clifford Park Food Forest update
• Climate Action Plan Steering Committee update

Town Meeting Cycle

This is a combined Budget Discussion and Candidates Night for Hartford, VT, held remotely. The town moderator will review ground rules, then school and town budget presentations will be given, followed by candidate speeches for contested races. A public question-and-answer period will close the meeting.

• School budget presented by Russ North, School Board Member
• Town budget presented by Tracy Yarlott-Davis, Town Manager
• Candidates for 2-year Selectboard: Nancy Russell, Rocket, Ally Tufenkjian
• Candidates for 3-year Selectboard: Peter Merrill, Mary Erdei
• Candidates for 5-year W. Hartford Library: Douglas Eisler, Laura R. Brooks, Veronica Golden

Inactive Boards

The Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Shelter (HADCES) is meeting to review and approve minutes from January 27, 2022, and to discuss the final committee report. They will also discuss the process for an RV policy with the planning commission. The meeting is held online only.

• Review and passage of minutes from 1/27/2022
• Discussion of final HADCES report
• Discussion of RV policy process with planning commission

Board of Civil Authority

The Hartford Board of Civil Authority will test the voting tabulators in preparation for the upcoming Annual Town & School Meeting on March 1, 2022. This is a procedural meeting focused on election preparation.

• Testing of voting tabulators
• Preparation for Annual Town & School Meeting on March 1, 2022
• Meeting at Hartford Town Hall, 171 Bridge St., White River Jct., VT

West Hartford Library Trustees

The West Hartford Library Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of standard reports from the secretary, treasurer, and director, along with old and new business. The only specific item listed is a scheduled call at 7:15 PM with Judy Roberts to discuss the Farmer's Market.

• 7:15 PM call with Judy Roberts to discuss the Farmer's Market

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will consider reauthorizing the town's face covering rule for public indoor spaces, a temporary measure that must be renewed every 30 days. The board will also discuss outdoor dining in downtown White River Junction, review the Tax Increment Financing District annual report, and consider appointments and liquor license renewals. The meeting includes public comment and a town manager's report on ongoing projects.

• Reauthorization of the Face Covering Rule (motion)
• Outdoor Dining in Downtown White River Junction (discussion)
• Tax Increment Financing District FY 2020 Annual Report (motion)
• Certificate of Highway Mileage (motion)
• Liquor license renewals for five businesses including The Filling Station and Quechee General Store

Town and School Meeting Committee

The Town and School Meeting Committee is organizing for the 2022 annual town and school meeting cycle, including planning a Budget & Candidates Night on February 21 and Town Meeting Day on February 26. The agenda is largely procedural, focusing on committee organization and task assignments.

• Committee organization and role in 2022 meeting cycle
• Budget & Candidates Night on February 21, 2022
• Town Meeting Day on February 26, 2022

Conservation Commission

The Hartford Conservation Commission is meeting remotely to discuss and decide on several items, primarily focused on the town forest, including a timber harvest community meeting, an integrated management plan, and a potential partnership with a mountain bike association. They will also hear updates on salamander conservation, private landowner outreach, and other environmental topics.

• Discussion of timber harvest community meeting and path forward for Town Forest
• Review of Integrated Town Forest Management Plan and Wildlife Habitat Assessment
• Proposal for formal relationship with Upper Valley Mountain Bike Association
• Update on Kestrel decline in Northern New England
• Wetlands question from Harvest Lane resident

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion is meeting to discuss its strategic plan, including coordination with the School Board and Selectboard, and to consider changes to student liaison membership. The committee will also discuss whether to expand its recommendation for community review of public safety to include students and parents, and address open committee seats.

• Strategic Plan Update discussion
• Check-in on Strategic Plan presentation/update from School Board; request more coordination between School Board & Selectboard
• Check-in on change for student liaisons membership
• Discussion on expanding Community Review of Public Safety to include students & parents (with School Board support)
• Discussion on open committee seats

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Climate Action Steering Team (CAST) is meeting to discuss several climate-related items, including the use of state funds for charging stations at multi-family housing, procedures for adding energy requirements to zoning, tree recommendations, and recommendations for ARPA funds. The team will also review a draft report and website plans. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and municipal updates.

• Discussion on using state funds for charging stations at multi-family housing
• Procedure for adding energy requirements to zoning changes
• Tree recommendations from the Tree Board
• Recommendations for ARPA funds to Town Manager and Selectboard
• Climate Action Plan (CAP) budget update

Energy Commission

The Hartford Energy Commission is meeting to review minutes, discuss changing bylaws to allow non-Hartford residents to participate, and decide whether to get involved in an electric vehicle event. They will also hear updates from sub-committees on building energy efficiency, transportation, and land use.

• Discussion on changing bylaws so HEC members do not have to live in Hartford
• EV event email from Linda Gray on 1/11 - decide involvement and lead
• Sub-committee updates: Building Integrity and Energy Efficiency (mobile home), Transportation (EV event, guide), Energy and Land Use
• February HEC Herald ideas

Inactive Boards

The Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Shelter is meeting to review and pass minutes from a prior meeting, discuss the potential charge for a standing committee on homelessness and affordable housing, and discuss the process of an RV policy with the planning commission. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-focused, with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Review and passage of HADCES meeting minutes from 1/13/2021
• Discussion of potential charge for a standing committee on homelessness and affordable housing
• Discussion of RV policy process and the planning commission

Planning Commission

The Hartford Planning Commission is holding a workshop to review a sketch plan for a multi-unit housing project and discuss two possible zoning district changes. The meeting is conducted electronically per Vermont's Open Meeting Law. Items include a housing project in White River Junction and zoning changes for food assembly/catering and residential/mixed-use development.

• Sketch plan review for multi-unit housing at Prospect Street and Maple Street, White River Junction (CB-2 district)
• Discussion of zoning change R-1M, Taj-E-India, to allow food assembly/catering on Sykes Mountain Avenue
• Discussion of zoning change IC-2 at Route 5/Ballardvale Drive to allow residential and mixed-use development (Twin Pines Housing Trust)

Inactive Boards

The Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Shelter is meeting to review and pass minutes from a previous meeting, discuss creating a standing committee on homelessness and affordable housing, and consider the process for an RV policy with the planning commission. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive items being the potential standing committee and RV policy discussion.

• Review and passage of HADCES meeting minutes from 1/13/2021
• Discussion of potential charge for a standing committee on homelessness and affordable housing
• Discussion of RV policy process and the planning commission

Inactive Boards

The Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Shelter is meeting to review and pass minutes from a previous meeting, discuss creating a standing committee on homelessness and affordable housing, and discuss the RV policy process with the planning commission. This is a working meeting with no final decisions expected on these discussion items.

• Review and passage of minutes from 1/13/2021 meeting
• Discussion of potential charge for a standing committee on homelessness and affordable housing
• Discussion of RV policy process and the planning commission

Board of Civil Authority

The Hartford Board of Civil Authority is meeting to discuss the 2022 legislative apportionment proposal. They will receive a status update and consider revisions to their recommendation. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Status update on 2022 legislative apportionment
• Discussion and determination of revisions to the apportionment recommendation

Inactive Boards

The Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Shelter is meeting to review and pass minutes from a previous meeting, discuss the potential charge for a standing committee on homelessness and affordable housing, and discuss the RV policy process with the planning commission. This is a working meeting with no final decisions expected on these discussion items.

• Review and passage of minutes from 1/13/2021 meeting
• Discussion of potential charge for a standing committee on homelessness and affordable housing
• Discussion of RV policy process and the planning commission

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Climate Action Steering Team is meeting to approve minutes, hear updates on ARPA funding, sidewalks, bike paths, food forest, EV charging stations, website, Tree Board, and PV systems, and discuss sector review comments for their report. They will also consider who to meet with and the process for seeking state and federal funds. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-oriented, with no final decisions listed.

• Approve minutes of 01/5/21 meeting
• Report on ARPA funding
• Update on sidewalks and bike paths
• EV charging stations grant money
• Discussion on PV systems and taxes

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion is meeting to review its strategic plan, discuss a proposed change to student liaison/membership roles, and check in on the recommendation for a Community Review of Public Safety. The committee will also discuss open seats. The meeting includes public input and possible motions on the strategic plan.

• Strategic Plan Update with possible motion
• Discussion on charge change for student liaisons/membership
• Update on RHRR and recommendation for Community Review of Public Safety
• Discussion on open committee seats

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hartford Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss specific properties including 1195 VA Cut-off Road, 160 Gates Street, and St. Paul's Rectory, and coordinate with the Planning Commission. The agenda also includes a public meeting script, announcements, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Review of 1195 VA Cut-off Road
• Review of 160 Gates Street
• Discussion of St. Paul's Rectory
• Coordination with the Planning Commission
• Approval of December 15, 2021 minutes

Sister Cities Committee

This agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and routine updates for the Hartford Sister Cities Committee. The committee will discuss a photo update, a logo contest, bulletin board information, a high school connection, town report information, and funding.

• Photo update from Hartford to Cenon-Allison
• Hartford-Cenon Sister City logo contest update from Laura
• Bulletin board information for the Quechee Gorge Visitor’s Center
• New high school connection with Cenon-lycée & technical school from Joan
• Update Sister City Committee information for the Hartford Town Report from Brett

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard is holding a special meeting to consider a revised Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The revision addresses items inadvertently left out of the originally approved budget, including new staffing positions and equipment purchases. The proposed changes lower the tax revenue needed and reduce the use of unassigned funds. The board will vote on a motion regarding this budget revision.

• Revised FY2023 budget reduces appropriations to $18,507,437 and tax revenue to $14,808,756
• Proposed new staffing: IT Helpdesk Technician ($68,951), Recreation Specialist ($53,836), Park Laborer ($53,836), Benefits Technician ($20,992), 4 Firefighters ($345,208), Public Safety Mechanic ($108,375), 2 Highway Equipment Operators ($135,000), 2 seasonal Public Works Laborers ($25,000)
• Equipment purchases funded by salary savings: Fire ladder truck ($93,507), simulcast radio towers ($50,205), highway trucks ($71,494), police speed trailer and TruNarc ($32,520), and more
• Parking meters removed from budget
• Tax on $250,000 home estimated at $6,395, an increase of $72.75 from FY22

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hartford Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting on January 13, 2022, to discuss routine business including updates on the Community Center and Pool Project. The commission will also hold a vote for officers and hear reports from citizens, members, and the director.

• Community Center discussion
• Pool Project updates
• Vote for officers

Inactive Boards

The Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Shelter is meeting to review and approve minutes from its December 9, 2021 meeting, discuss questions from the planning commission about the RV policy, and consider the committee's future direction.

• Review and passage of minutes from 12/9/2021 meeting
• Discussion of planning commission questions on RV policy
• Discussion of committee future

West Hartford Library Trustees

The West Hartford Library Board of Trustees is scheduled to hold a meeting on January 19, 2022, at 7:00 PM at the West Hartford Library with a virtual option via Zoom. The standard agenda consists of administrative business including reports from the secretary, treasurer, and director, alongside old and new business.

• Secretary's Report
• Treasurer's Report
• Director's Report
• Old Business
• New Business

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion will meet to review its strategic plan and discuss student liaison membership changes. The committee will also discuss a recommendation for the town to contract with a consultant for a Community Review of Public Safety. Meetings are held at the Hartford municipal building and on Zoom.

• Strategic Plan Update: Review and possible motion
• Discussion on charge change for student liaisons and membership
• Discussion on recommendation for a Community Review of Public Safety

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard meets to discuss municipal business including the reappointment of a committee member, a proclamation for the Year of the Tree, and an increase to the Health Officer's annual compensation. The board is also scheduled to discuss putting adult-use recreational cannabis retail to a public vote, receive a fiscal year budget update, and consider the reauthorization of the town's face covering rule.

• Increase Health Officer compensation to $5,000 annually
• Consider placing adult-use recreational cannabis and integrated licensee retail questions on the ballot
• Re-appointment of Ann Raynolds to the Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion (HCOREI) for a two-year term
• Proclamation for Year of the Tree
• Reauthorization of the Face Covering Rule

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Climate Action Steering Team is meeting to approve minutes, review comments on sector and tentative goals, and discuss the Vermont Natural Resources Grant, including potential projects like a food forest and bike path/sidewalk survey. The meeting is a working session with no final decisions expected.

• Approve minutes of 12/7/21 meeting
• Review comments on sector report and tentative goals
• Discuss VT Natural Resources Grant availability
• Potential projects: Food Forest funding, Bike path and sidewalk survey

Conservation Commission

The Hartford Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss conservation outreach, town forest management, and set goals for 2022. They will also hear a presentation on kestrel decline and address a wetlands question from a resident.

• Discussion of 2021 private landowner conservation outreach
• Town forest timber harvest and recreation plan updates
• Proposal for formal relationship with Upper Valley Mountain Bike Association
• Presentation on kestrel decline in Northern New England
• Wetlands question from Harvest Lane resident