Rockingham public meetings in 2020
60 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
(20201230) RLF
The committee reviewed loan statuses and financial updates, noting several business closures and payment issues linked to COVID-19. Members discussed a draft housing policy to allocate $100,000 from RLF funds and $50,000 in USDA funding. No new loans were approved during the meeting.
- Approved minutes of 9/9/2020
(2020 12 30) RLF
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(20201209)
The committee approved the minutes from the November 18 meeting. Members discussed potential weatherization funding, new project ideas from VECAN sessions, and the revision of the Town Plan's Energy Chapter.
- Approved minutes of 11/18/20 meeting
- Agreed to contact mobile home, modular home, and double-wide owners for outreach project
- Agreed to use a Google Doc to edit the draft Energy Chapter from the Town Plan
(20201207)
The Commission approved draft stipulations for the VTrans Section 106 review of the Depot Street Bridge. The board also proposed a level-funded FY'22 budget for Rockingham Meeting House preservation and identified potential new commission members.
- Approved minutes of November 11 and November 16, 2020 (acclamation)
- Approved draft terms for the VTrans Depot Street Bridge Section 106 review
- Proposed FY'22 budget for Rockingham Meeting House maintenance and materials
- Scheduled meetings for January 4, February 8, and March 8, 2021
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(20201118)
The committee agreed to partner with Vital Communities to conduct weatherization outreach to mobile home residents using postcards. Members discussed funding challenges for low-to-moderate income weatherization and reviewed the draft Energy Chapter of the Town Plan.
- Approved minutes from 9/21/20
- Approved weatherization outreach to mobile home residents
(20201117)
The Board of Abatement approved a tax abatement for a property at Parker Hill Rd following a fire that rendered the building uninhabitable. The abatement amount was based on a prorated loss for five months of the tax year.
- Approved minutes from October 28, 2020 (unanimous)
- Approved $1,134.00 tax abatement for Veniamin Shukhman at PIN 07-007-0122-122 Parker Hill Rd (unanimous)
(20201116)
The Commission reviewed four potential projects for the 2021 Certified Local Government (CLG) grant application. No final project was selected during the meeting; members will rank the options after reviewing a cost and criteria crosswalk.
- Tabled selection of 2021 CLG grant project pending further review
- Established November 20 deadline for commissioners to submit project rank-order lists
(20201116)
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(20201111)
The commission approved the minutes from the October 14, 2020 meeting. Members discussed the Rockingham Meeting House maintenance budget and potential 2021 CLG Grant projects before the meeting ended abruptly due to technical difficulties.
- Approved October 14, 2020 meeting minutes (by acclamation)
(20201111)
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(2020 11 10) Ordinance
The committee discussed integrating Greater Falls Community Justice Center restorative justice options into civil ticketing ordinances. Several agenda items regarding Chapters V, XI, and XII were postponed to the next meeting. The committee will recess until January 5, 2021.
- Approved October 27, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
- Tabled discussion of Chapter XI
- Tabled discussion of Chapter XII
- Tabled loitering amendments to Chapter V
- Confirmed committee recess until January 5, 2021
(2020 11 10) Ordinance
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(20201028)
The Board of Abatement approved the abatement of Village and Town taxes for the Hetty Green Motel property. These decisions followed testimony that the estate is insolvent and a potential buyer required the abatements to proceed with a closing.
- Approved Village tax, water, or sewer abatement of $6,700.00 (10-2)
- Approved Town tax, interest, and penalties abatement of $21,217.84 (11-2)
- Appointed Dennis Harty as chairperson
(20201028)
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(2020 10 27) Ordinance
The committee approved the minutes from October 13, 2020, and discussed updates to the Fire Alarm Ordinance. The committee voted to recess its meetings until January 5, 2021, to coordinate the formal adoption process for amended chapters.
- Approved October 13, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved motion to recess until January 5, 2021 (unanimous)
(2020 10 27) Ordinance
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(20201021)
The committee met without a quorum, preventing formal approval of previous minutes. Members discussed grant applications for energy equipment and reviewed edits to the draft Energy Chapter of the Town Plan.
- Tabled approval of 9/21/20 minutes due to lack of quorum
- Agreed to produce a video on Tyz-All kit installation
(20201014)
The Board of Abatement approved tax abatements for Island Holdings, Gary and Linda Kinney, and Richard Crawford. The board unanimously denied a request for tax, water, and sewer abatement for the Estate of Maria Zdunek.
- Approved town tax abatement of $1,197.13 for Island Holdings (9-3)
- Approved village tax abatement of $255.79 for Island Holdings (9-3)
- Approved $2,376.00 tax abatement for Gary and Linda Kinney (unanimous)
- Approved $1,279.32 tax abatement for Richard Crawford (unanimous)
- Denied village tax, water, and sewer abatement for Estate of Maria Zdunek (unanimous)
- Denied town tax abatement for Estate of Maria Zdunek (unanimous)
(20201014)
The Commission determined winners for the 2020 Old House Award Program across five categories. Members also agreed to migrate the HPC web page to a new format and discussed mitigation for the demolition of Bridge #53.
- Approved September 3, 2020 meeting minutes by acclamation
- Selected 1st place and runner-up winners for 2020 Old House Awards in five categories
- Agreed by consensus to proceed with interior painting at Rockingham Meeting House pending state approval
- Agreed by consensus to migrate the HPC web page to a new format
- Accepted the resignation of Commissioner Annie Lawrence-Guyon
- Decided to continue meeting via Zoom due to Covid restrictions
(20201014)
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(2020 10 13) Ordinance
The committee reviewed and revised changes to the Chapter XI-Fire Alarm Ordinance. No final votes were taken on the ordinance, and the committee will review additional changes at the next meeting.
- Approved September 29, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
- Agreed to invite a CJC bureau speaker for the November 10, 2020 meeting
(2020 10 13) Ordinance
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(20201012)
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(20201008)
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(2020 09 29) Ordinance
The committee approved the minutes from September 15, 2020. Members discussed updates to the Fire Alarm Ordinance and the Bellows Falls Police Department's use of civil ordinances for enforcement. No new ordinances were adopted during the meeting.
- Approved September 15, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
(20200921)
The committee approved the minutes from the August 24 meeting. Members discussed ongoing grant applications for Tyz-All kits and energy audit equipment, as well as plans for educational videos and a town energy workplan.
- Approved minutes of the 8/24/20 meeting
(2020 09 15) Ordinance
The committee discussed updating water and wastewater ordinances, noting that previous recommendations were made in 2011. No formal votes were taken on ordinance changes, and several items were tabled for future meetings.
- Approved August 18, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
- Tabled Chapter XI-Fire Alarm Ordinance discussion
- Tabled Chapter XII-Personal Property Sales decision pending more information
- Agreed to address ordinance enforcement levels with Chief Bemis
(2020 09 15) Ordinance
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( 20200909) RLF
The committee reached a consensus to set a maximum loan amount of $25,000 for applicants seeking qualified repairs. No action was taken on a potential bridge loan for the Chamber of Commerce due to a lack of a formal application. Members discussed allocating $100,000 from RLF funds toward a separate housing policy loan fund.
- Approved minutes of 6/17/2020
- Set maximum loan amount at $25,000 for qualified repairs
- Requested detailed proposal and member list from Chamber of Commerce
(2020 09 09) RLF
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(20200903)
The commission approved the minutes from the August 6, 2020 meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of coordinator reports on preservation projects and discussions regarding future grant applications.
- Approved August 6, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
(2020 09 03) Historic Preservation
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(20200824)
The committee decided to create a Rockingham Energy Workplan based on the goals of the Town Plan's Energy Chapter. The group also discussed grant applications for weatherization kits and outreach strategies for residents.
- Approved minutes from July 15, 2020
- Agreed to develop a Rockingham Energy Workplan separate from the Town Plan
- Agreed to seek Planning Commission approval for the development of the energy workplan
(20200824)
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(20200819)
The committee reviewed grant applications for Tyz-All kits and energy audit equipment. Members discussed producing educational videos and drafting a formal workplan based on the Waterbury model.
- Applied to Windham Foundation on 8/12 for $1,600 for Tyz-All kits and $5,000 for SEVCA energy audit equipment
(2020 08 18) Ordinance
The committee established a stewardship process to complete Chapter IV (Parking and Traffic Regulations) following previous process missteps. Discussions on water, wastewater, and fire alarm ordinances were deferred. The committee agreed to a two-week break.
- Approved August 4, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
- Established follow-up process for Chapter IV completion
- Deferred Chapter VII (Water) discussion to next meeting
- Deferred Chapter VIII (Wastewater) discussion to next meeting
- Agreed to a two-week break before the next meeting
(2020 08 18) Ordinance
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(20200806)
The Commission approved the June 23, 2020 meeting minutes and agreed by consensus to implement a 10-year cyclical maintenance plan for the Rockingham Meeting House. Members discussed potential 2021 grant projects and the 2020 Old House Award program.
- Approved June 23, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Agreed by consensus to implement Rockingham Meeting House Cyclical Maintenance Plan
(2020 08 06) Historic Preservation
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(2020 08 04) Ordinance
The committee decided to move the amended Chapter VI, Offenses Against Persons and Property, to the manager and attorney for the next step. It was determined that parking will continue on the west side of Green Street because the amended ordinance and required 60-day comment period were never posted.
- Approved July 7, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
- Referred amended Chapter VI, Offenses Against Persons and Property to manager and attorney (unanimous)
- Determined parking will continue on the west side of Green Street pending statutory 60-day comment period
(2020 08 04) Ordinance
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(2020 07 21) Ordinance
The committee approved the July 7, 2020 minutes and outlined a public input process for rental housing changes. Members discussed Green Street parking safety and received an update on Cherry Hill line painting.
- Approved July 7, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
- Determined Chapter VI is nearly ready for submission to trustees
- Established public process for rental housing including Planning Commission presentation on 7/30/2020, landlord and tenant meetings, and a public hearing
(20200715)
The committee approved the minutes from the May 13 meeting. Members discussed adapting a workplan from Waterbury and planning promotional videos for wood stove replacements and window insulation.
- Approved minutes of the 5/13/20 meeting
(20200715)
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(20200713)
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(2020 07 07) Ordinance
The Bellows Falls Ordinance Committee approved presenting Chapter V recommendations to the BFVC Trustees, including a noise ordinance update. The committee reviewed Chapter VI and discussed parking and road striping concerns.
- Approved June 23, 2020 minutes with one word change (unanimous)
- Approved presenting Chapter V recommendations to trustees, including a 10 V.S.A. statute reminder for noise violations (unanimous)
(2020 07 07) Ordinance
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Zoning Bylaws Amendment 2020
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(20200623)
The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously recommended that the Selectboard keep the Rockingham Meeting House closed to the public during the 2020 season due to safety and preservation concerns. The commission also approved the minutes from November 12, 2019.
- Recommended to Selectboard that Rockingham Meeting House remain closed for 2020 season (unanimous)
- Approved November 12, 2019 meeting minutes (unanimous)
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(20200617) RLF
The committee approved two business loans totaling $59,252.75. Members also discussed loan updates, a potential new committee member, and a pending restaurant application.
- Approved $9,252.75 loan to Crazy Beanz, LLC for 60 months at 3.5% interest
- Approved $50,000 loan to Red Dog Ventures for 10 years at 3.5% fixed interest
- Approved minutes of 2/11/2020
(2020 06 17) RLF
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(20200613)
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(20200513)
The committee approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting and reaffirmed its existing mission statement. Members discussed drafting a workplan and pursuing grants for Tyz-All window kits for low-income residents.
- Approved minutes of 4/15/20 meeting
- Reaffirmed mission to promote energy conservation, efficiency, and renewable energy
(20200513)
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(20200415)
The committee adopted a mission statement focused on promoting energy conservation, efficiency, and renewable energy. Members also established initial goals to integrate a 2018 climate resolution into the town's energy chapter.
- Approved minutes from 3/4/20 meeting
- Adopted mission statement to promote energy conservation, efficiency, and renewable energy
(20200415)
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(20200407)
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(20200210)
The committee approved the minutes from the January 13 meeting and discussed upcoming energy efficiency initiatives. Members planned participation in a community forum on February 13 and tabling at the March 2 Town Meeting to showcase energy-saving storm windows.
- Approved January 13, 2020 meeting minutes
- Scheduled next meeting for Wednesday, March 4 at 7:00 PM