Rockingham public meetings in 2023

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(2023 12 19)

The Selectboard approved a contract for tree removal at the Rockingham Meeting House and authorized participation in the Windham Regional Brownfields Reuse Initiative. The board also reviewed draft budget items, capital project debt schedules, and social service funding levels for the upcoming town warning. Additionally, the board authorized a municipal equipment loan application and a lease agreement with KSI Asset Management.

• Approved second class liquor license for Penguin Mart LLC
• Approved WRC Brownfields Reuse Initiative Program participation
• Approved $11,250 contract with ArborClimb for tree work
• Authorized application for $110K VT Municipal Equipment Loan
• Authorized Manager to sign lease with KSI Asset Management
• Approved orders, bills, and warrants

(2023 12 19) RSB

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(2023 12 18) Cemetery Committee

The committee approved a recommendation to the Selectboard for tree work at the Rockingham Meeting House. Members discussed improving recordkeeping, digitizing cemetery maps, and clarifying perpetual care budgeting.

• Approved recommendation to Selectboard for ArborClimb tree work bid of $11,250
• Approved November 20, 2023 minutes
• Postponed discussion of the Chapel at Oak Hill Cemetery
• Agreed to hold monthly meetings for two hours

(2023 12 18) Cemetery Committee

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(2023 12 14) PC

The Rockingham Planning Commission approved an alternative plan presented by staff after receiving no bid responses for the Zoning Bylaw Modernization RFP, and voted to adopt the October 26, 2023, meeting minutes. The commission also discussed town plan maps, zoning amendments, and scheduled upcoming meeting dates.

• Approved October 26, 2023, minutes
• Accepted Plan B regarding Zoning Bylaw Modernization RFP (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 8:34 p.m.

(2023 12 14) Planning Commission

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2023 12 13 24 Rockingham Street DBR

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(2023 12 12) BF Trustees

The board approved funding for mixed-use development and authorized a grant application for a wayfinding project. They also directed the Ordinance Review Committee to study trespass laws and approved a school fundraising banner.

• Allocated $60,000 of ARPA funds to Bridge St Lot Mixed Use predevelopment work (4-1)
• Authorized Municipal Manager to execute grant documents for the Wayfinding Project (unanimous)
• Requested Ordinance Review Committee consider adopting trespass language based on Burlington, VT (unanimous)
• Approved banner application for Central Elementary School Rockin Ham 5K (unanimous)
• Approved November 14, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

(2023 12 12) BFVC

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(2023 12 05)SB

The Selectboard approved the WRC Brownfields Initiative Reuse Program to secure funding for the initial clean-up of the Bridge Street lot. The board also reviewed the General Fund and Highway Department budgets and tabled a solar lease modification request.

• Approved WRC Brownfields Initiative Reuse Program for Bridge Street lot clean-up
• Approved minutes of November 21, 2023
• Approved orders, bills, and warrants
• Tabled solar lease modification request until December 19
• Tabled further discussion on Social Services Levy Review Committee recommendations

2023 Water Quality Report

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(2023 11 28) Tri Board

The Rockingham Selectboard, Bellows Falls Village Trustees, and Saxtons River Village Trustees approved the May 30, 2023 meeting minutes. The Selectboard and Bellows Falls Trustees approved orders, bills, and warrants. No other substantive actions were taken on the agenda items.

• Approved May 30, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved orders, bills, and warrants for Selectboard and BF Trustees (unanimous)

(2023 11 23) Fire Committee

The committee approved the scope of services and cost share for a feasibility study for the Tri-Board meeting. Members reviewed equipment repair options and reported that several grant applications have been submitted.

• Approved feasibility study scope of services and cost share for Tri-Board meeting
• Determined repair costs for Rockingham Truck, ATG cab and chassis, and Bulldog retrofit are not recommended

(2023 11 23) Fire Comm

The committee approved the scope of services and cost share for a feasibility study for the Tri-Board meeting. Members reviewed equipment repair options and grant submissions.

• Approved feasibility study scope of services and cost share for Tri-Board meeting
• Determined repair costs for Rockingham Truck, ATG cab and chassis, and Bulldog retrofit are not recommended

(2023 11 23) Fire Committee

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(2023 11 21)

The Selectboard approved a restaurant liquor license and authorized alcohol use for a municipal event. Additionally, the board appointed a new member to the Cemetery Committee and authorized a letter of support for a regional police initiative. The meeting also included presentations on the library budget, social services funding, and various capital projects.

• Approved 1st Class Restaurant/Bar license for KG Dos Banderas
• Approved alcohol use on municipal property for Bellows Follies (12/7)
• Appointed Anne Manner-Mclarty to the Cemetery Committee
• Authorized Manager to draft letter of support for regional police initiative
• Approved minutes of November 7, 2023
• Approved orders, bills, and warrants

(2023 11 21) RSB

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(2023 11 20) Cemetery Committee

The Rockingham Cemetery Committee established a recurring meeting schedule for the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Members also approved the gathering of cost proposals for tree maintenance at the Rockingham Meeting House cemetery based on a new tree inventory.

• Established monthly meeting schedule for third Monday at 5:30 p.m.
• Approved gathering three cost proposals for cemetery tree maintenance

(2023 11 20) Cemetery Committee

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(2023 11 14) Zoning Amendments Sub Committee

The Rockingham Planning Commission Zoning Amendments Subcommittee approved the minutes from their October 14, 2023 meeting by a unanimous 3-0 vote. The subcommittee also reviewed the Municipal, Health and Human Services Facilities Chapter of the proposed 2024 Town Plan and discussed provisions within Section 3 of the Zoning Ordinance. The next meeting was scheduled for January 9, 2024.

• Approved minutes of the October 14, 2023 subcommittee meeting (3-0)

(2023 11 14) Bellows Falls Village Trustees

The Bellows Falls Village Trustees approved the expenditure of $190,000 in ARPA funds for two specific initiatives. The board authorized $40,000 for a Wayfinding Project and $150,000 for Lot Development for Infill Housing. Other agenda items, including mixed-use development and water infrastructure, were discussed but resulted in no formal actions.

• Approved $40,000 in ARPA funds for Wayfinding Project (4-0)
• Approved $150,000 in ARPA funds for Infill Housing lot development (4-0)
• Approved October 17, 2023, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved orders, bills, and warrants (4-0)

(2023 11 14) BFVC

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(2023 11 14) Zoning Amendments Subcommittee

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(2023 11 07)

The Rockingham Selectboard approved a new employment agreement for the Municipal Manager and authorized up to $2,000 for a survey regarding Town Meeting attendance. The board also appointed two new members to the Cemetery Commission and finalized an intermunicipal agreement for shared administrative services. Additionally, the board authorized a municipal planning grant resolution for a regional cultural facilities plan.

• Appointed Caitlin Clark and Simon Spartalian to Cemetery Commission
• Approved intermunicipal agreement for shared administrative services
• Appointed Ryan Gumbart as Zoning Administrator for 3-year term
• Approved up to $2,000 for Town Meeting attendance survey
• Authorized Municipal Planning Grant resolution for cultural facilities plan
• Approved Municipal Manager employment agreement amendment
• Approved orders, bills, and warrants

(2023 11 07) RSB

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(2023 11 6) Social Services Review

The committee reviewed final materials and held a deliberative session to evaluate social service submissions. Members decided to exclude Fact TV from their review, noting the Select Board will handle that request separately. Recommendations will be presented to the Select Board on November 21.

• Approved October 30, 2023 meeting minutes
• Entered deliberative session to discuss submissions
• Removed Fact TV from funding review

(2023 11 6) Social Services Review

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(2023 10 30) Social Services Review

The committee met to review FY25 funding requests from Green Mountain RSVP and Our Place Drop-In Center. No final funding decisions were made during this session. The committee scheduled a final meeting for November 6 to deliberate on all agency requests.

• Approved minutes of October 23, 2023 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:13pm

(2023 10 30) Social Services Review

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(2023 10 26) PC

The Planning Commission nominated Ryan Gumbart as Zoning Administrator and voted to retain Gary Fox as Acting Zoning Administrator. The Commission also reviewed survey responses regarding a proposed bicycle corridor along Route 5 and discussed potential zoning amendments concerning non-conforming structures and rural land use.

• Approved September 28, 2023, minutes
• Nominated Ryan Gumbart as Zoning Administrator
• Retained Gary Fox as Acting Zoning Administrator
• Scheduled next meeting for December 14, 2023

(2023 10 26) PC

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(2023 10 23) Social Services Review

The Rockingham Social Service Review Committee met to hear presentations and funding requests for fiscal year 2025 from four organizations: Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of VT&NH, Greater Falls Connections, Youth Services, and the Bellows Falls Community Bike Project. The committee also approved minutes from previous meetings and scheduled a final deliberation meeting for November 6th. No funding decisions were made during this meeting.

• Approved minutes of September 21, October 2, and October 12, 2023 (carried)
• Heard FY25 funding request of $26,024.00 from VNAH
• Heard FY25 funding request of $4,000.00 from Greater Falls Connections
• Heard FY25 funding request of $2,300.00 from Youth Services
• Heard FY25 funding request of $5,000.00 from Bellows Falls Community Bike Project

(2023 10 23) Social Services Review

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(2023 10 19) Social Services Review

The committee met with representatives from four social service organizations to review their programs and services. Each organization requested level funding for the upcoming fiscal year. No final funding decisions were made during this session.

• Approved minutes of October 12, 2023
• Adjourned meeting at 8:50pm

(2023 10 19) Social Services Review

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(2023 10 17) BFVC

The Bellows Falls Village Trustees denied a payment request from Paul Reis for unauthorized work. The board also approved a request to forgive the sewer portion of a water bill for 50 Canal St. and authorized an employment contract update for the Village Manager.

• Approved September 12, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Denied payment request from Paul Reis (4-0)
• Forgave sewer portion of water bill for 50 Canal St. (4-0)
• Approved bills and warrants (4-0)
• Authorized Village President to execute Village Manager contract update (4-0)

(2023 10 17) BFVC

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(2023 10 12) Social Services Review

The committee met with representatives from Parks Place, the Greater Falls Community Justice Center, Senior Solutions, and SEVT (The Moover) to review their services and funding requests. No formal funding decisions were made during this meeting. The committee opted to postpone deliberative sessions and will submit written recommendations to the Select Board after all reviews are complete.

• Postponed deliberative session to a future date
• Adjourned meeting at 8:45pm

(2023 10 12) Social Services Review

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(2023 10 12) Cemetery Committee

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(2023 10 10)

The Selectboard approved fuel bids for the upcoming season and authorized project management services for the Riverfront Trail scoping study. The board also reviewed pavement management plans and discussed ARPA funding allocations. Additionally, the board approved contract changes for the Municipal Manager and a pay adjustment for the Listers following an executive session.

• Approved Green Mountain Power highway permit (unanimous)
• Tabled funding for Town Meeting Participation Survey (unanimous)
• Approved $5K match and contract for TAP TA 23 Scoping Study (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for WRC as Project Manager (unanimous)
• Awarded propane bid to Dead River at $1.36/gallon (unanimous)
• Awarded heating oil bid to Cota Oil at $3.42/gallon (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Manager contract changes (unanimous)
• Approved Listers pay adjustment (unanimous)

(2023 10 10) RSB

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(2023 10 3) Zoning Amendments Subcommittee

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the September 12, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed the proposed Natural Resources chapter for the 2024 Town Plan and Vermont statutes regarding public hearing notices. The review of Section 3 of the Zoning Ordinance was postponed to November.

• Approved Minutes of the 9/12/23 Subcommittee Meeting (4-0)
• Postponed review of Section 3 of the Zoning Ordinance until November

(2023 10 2) Social Services Review

The committee heard presentations from HCRS regarding a $2,700 FY25 funding request and from the YMCA regarding its programming and funding calculations. No final decisions were made; recommendations will be submitted in writing to the Select Board after all non-profits are reviewed.

(2023 10 02) Social Services Review

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Bellows Falls Village Fiscal Year 2023 Audit

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2023 10 01 119 Gaskill Road Permit (DRB of Action)

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• Permit review for 119 Gaskill Road

PC (2023 09 28)

The Commission approved changes to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for bylaw modernization and appointed a new member to the bylaw sub-committee. Members discussed the impact of the Home Act (Act 47) on local zoning density and lot requirements. The Commission also accepted the resignation of member Remy Walker.

• Approved changes to the Bylaw Modernization RFQ
• Approved Jacob Harrelson as Member-At-large for the Bylaw sub-committee
• Approved minutes from 8/24
• Accepted resignation of Remy Walker

(2023 09 28) PC

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(2023 09 27) Ord Comm

The committee reviewed and approved final changes to the Bellows Falls Fire Safety Ordinance (Chapter IX) and Chapter VI. Both chapters were deemed ready to be forwarded to the Municipal Manager for review and subsequent presentation to the trustees.

• Approved August 30, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Bellows Falls Fire Safety Ordinance Chapter IX for next step
• Approved Chapter VI for next step

(2023 09 27) Ord Comm

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(2023 09 26) Tri Board

The board approved a request for Bellows Falls Pride to hang a banner in the village and use the Waypoint Center. The board also approved the May 30, 2023 minutes and processed bills and warrants for the Selectboard and Bellows Falls Trustees.

• Approved May 30, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Bellows Falls Pride use of Waypoint Center with a fee
• Approved Bellows Falls Pride banner for Oct 2-16, with Fire Department banners taking precedent (unanimous)
• Approved orders, bills, and warrants for BF Trustees (unanimous)
• Approved orders, bills, and warrants for Selectboard (unanimous)

(2023 09 25) Cemetery Committee

The committee noted several repairs needed at Cambridgeport Cemetery, including fence fixes and stone resetting. Members planned tree evaluations at Oak Hill and Rockingham Meeting House cemeteries.

• Signed commission up for VOCA
• Updated cemetery volunteer forms
• Scheduled Selectboard update for November

(2023 09 25) Cemetery Committee

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(2023 09 21) Social Services Review Committee

The committee appointed a chair and secretary. Members reviewed a funding request from the Bellows Falls Senior Center but determined a follow-up meeting is necessary to address financial questions.

• Appointed Deborah Wright as committee chair
• Appointed Jonathan Wright as secretary
• Requested follow-up meeting with Bellows Falls Senior Center financial representative

(2023 09 21) Social Services Review

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(2023 09 19)

The Selectboard authorized grant applications for a Bike/Pedestrian Master Plan and a Windham County Cultural Plan. The board also adopted a general use policy for the Rockingham Meeting House and appointed a new trustee to the Library Board.

• Appointed Mike Sola to the Library Board of Trustees
• Authorized $11,800 local match for VT Historic Preservation Grant (RMH)
• Adopted Rockingham Meeting House General Use Policy
• Authorized Municipal Planning Grant for Bike/Pedestrian Master Plan up to $50,000 with 10% match
• Authorized Municipal Planning Grant for Windham County Cultural Plan up to $50,000 with 10% match (Rockingham contribution up to $1,667)
• Approved BFDDA Downtown Vibrancy Fund Letter of Attestation
• Approved orders, bills, and warrants

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RMH Use Application

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(2023 09 19) RSB

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RMH Use Policy 09 19

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RMH Use Application

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(2023 09 18) Cemetery Committee

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2023 09 18 7 Maple Street (DRB Of Action)

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(2023 09 12) Zoning Amendments Subcommittee

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(2023 09 12) BFVC

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The commission met to discuss solar projects, trail initiatives, and environmental efforts. No substantive policy decisions or funding approvals were made during the meeting.

• Approved June meeting minutes (passed)

(2023 9 11) Fire Committee

The committee reviewed feasibility study data submissions and noted that 2023 grant submissions were not awarded. Chief McGinnis provided an update on the radio grant and the purchase of radios and a new transmitter.

(2023 09 11) Fire Comm

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(2023 9 11) Fire Committee

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(2023 08 30) Ord Comm

The committee reviewed the Fire Safety Ordinance and Chapter VI, identifying formatting and clerical errors. Corrections will be made for the September meeting.

• Approved July 26, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

(2023 08 30) Ord Comm

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(2023 08 24) PC

The Planning Commission authorized the chair to sign municipal resolutions for two grant applications: a Walk/Bike Safety Plan in consortium with Westminster and a Windham Cultural Plan. The commission also approved an amended Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a Bylaw Modernization Grant.

• Approved municipal resolution for Walk/Bike Safety Plan grant with Westminster
• Approved municipal resolution for Windham Cultural Plan grant with Wilmington and Brattleboro
• Approved amended RFQ for Bylaw Modernization Grant
• Approved July 27, 2023 minutes with amendments
• Postponed election of Planning Commission Chair to next month

(2023 08 24) PC

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2023 08 23 115 Rockingham Street Suite 1 (DRB of Action)

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(2023 08 22) BFVC

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2023 08 22 10 Main Street SR (DRB of Action)

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(2023 08 21) Cemetery Committee

The committee discussed mowing contracts, the Sexton's job description, and plot pricing. Members inspected the cemetery and noted issues with a family plot fence, dirty stones, and a missing rear embankment fence.

• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (unanimous)

(2023 08 21) Cemetery Committee

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(2023 08 15)

The Selectboard appointed new members to the Planning Commission, Conservation Commission, and Social Services Review Committee. The board approved a Right of Way Permit Amendment for Green Mountain Power and an agreement amendment for the BF Garage.

• Appointed Dalila Hall to the Planning Commission (motion carried)
• Appointed Hayden Smith to the Rockingham Conservation Commission (motion carried)
• Appointed Gaetano Putignano, Deborah Wright, and Jonathan Wright to the Social Services Review Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Green Mountain Power Pole agreement Right of Way Permit Amendment (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to Closing, Assumption and Priority Agreement for BF Garage (unanimous)
• Approved orders, bills, and warrants (unanimous)
• Approved July 18 & July 24 minutes with correction to USDA Grant amount to $15K (motion passed)

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The Zoning Amendments Subcommittee elected Kath Martin as Chair and Jim Mullen to handle minutes and agendas. The group decided to review the existing Zoning Ordinance section by section and will use the final draft of the proposed revised Town Plan as a guide.

• Elected Kath Martin as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Jim Mullen to take minutes and post agendas
• Decided to review the Zoning Ordinance comprehensively section by section
• Decided to review one chapter of the proposed revised Town Plan per meeting, starting with Housing
• Decided to defer inviting outside guests until after more meetings
• Scheduled next meeting for September 12, 2023, at 6:00 pm

(2023 08 15) Zoning Amendments Subcommittee

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(2023 08 15)

The Selectboard appointed new members to the Planning Commission, Conservation Commission, and Social Services Review Committee. The board also approved a right-of-way permit amendment for Green Mountain Power and a funding agreement for the BF Garage.

• Appointed Dalila Hall to the Planning Commission (motion carried)
• Appointed Hayden Smith to the Rockingham Conservation Commission (motion carried)
• Appointed Gaetano Putignano, Deborah Wright, and Jonathan Wright to the Social Services Review Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Green Mountain Power Pole agreement Right of Way Permit Amendment (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to Closing, Assumption and Priority Agreement for BF Garage (unanimous)
• Approved orders, bills, and warrants (unanimous)

(2023 08 15) RSB

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2023 08 15 24 Henry Street (DRB of Action)

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The Subcommittee reviewed the proposed Housing Chapter for the 2024 Town Plan and the provisions of the Home Act. Members conducted a review of Section 1 of the Zoning Ordinance and a cursory review of Section 2.

• Approved minutes of the 8/15/23 meeting (4-0)
• Decided to defer detailed review of Zoning Ordinance Section 2 until after other sections and the Town Plan are reviewed

2023 08 09 446 Missing Link Road

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(2023 07 28) Planning Commission

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(2023 07 27) PC

The Planning Commission approved a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to hire consultants for bylaw modernization using grant funding. The board also approved the June 29 meeting minutes and discussed updates to the Town Plan and solar strategy installation methods.

• Approved RFQ for Bylaw Modernization Grant with stated changes (unanimous)
• Approved June 29, 2023 minutes with recommended changes (carried)
• Agreed that no site visit is required for solar strategy changes if limited to ballast blocks
• Scheduled next meeting for August 24, 2023

(2023 07 27) PC

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2023 07 27 4 Herricks Cove Road

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(2023 07 26) Ord Comm

The Bellows Falls Ordinance Committee approved moving the proposed Rental Housing Inspection Ordinance to the municipal manager for submission to the Village Trustees. The committee also discussed additions to the Fire Safety Ordinance and reviewed changes to Chapter VI.

• Approved forwarding Rental Housing Inspection Ordinance to Municipal Manager (unanimous)
• Approved June 28, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to add definitions and a ban on fires in municipal parks to Chapter IX-Fire Safety Ordinance

2023 07 26 Ord Comm

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2023 07 26 426 Missing Link Road

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(2023 7 24)

The Selectboard rescinded a previous decision to set the tax rate at 1.16. The board then approved a new tax rate of 1.15 for the 2023-2024 tax year.

• Rescinded January 3, 2023 decision to set tax rate at 1.16 (Passed)
• Set 2023-2024 tax rate at 1.15 (Passed)

(2023 7 24)

The Selectboard rescinded a previous decision to set the tax rate at 1.16. The board then approved a new tax rate of 1.15 for the 2023-2024 tax year.

• Rescinded January 3, 2023 decision to set tax rate at 1.16
• Set 2023-2024 tax rate at 1.15

(2023 7 24)

The Selectboard rescinded a previous decision to set the tax rate at 1.16. The board then approved a new tax rate of 1.15 for the 2023-2024 tax year.

• Rescinded January 3, 2023 decision to set tax rate at 1.16
• Set 2023-2024 tax rate at 1.15

2023 07 21 669 Missing Link Road

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(2023 07 19) Cemetery Committee

The committee conducted a site visit to assess the condition of the cemetery and chapel. Members identified several maintenance needs regarding the chapel roof, trees, gazebo, and landscaping.

• Approved June 14th meeting minutes

(2023 07 19) Cemetery Committee

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(2023 07 18)

The Selectboard approved funding for the Town Hall roof project and awarded contracts for sidewalk improvements and gravel crushing. The board also approved three cannabis permits and funding for public safety radio equipment.

• Approved three cannabis permits for 440 Rockingham Rd, 30 Industrial Drive, and 154 Westminster St
• Approved $59,573 for public safety radios using ARPA, equipment, and Highway funds
• Approved GMP pole and wire permit for Rt 121 with restrictions on Main Street spacers
• Awarded $27,800 gravel crushing contract to Bazin Brothers
• Awarded $85,995 Pine St sidewalk project bid to Pelow & Sons
• Approved Town Hall roof funding using $26,680 capital funds, $50,000 solar payment, and $140,667 ARPA funds
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved orders, bills, and warrants

(2023 07 18)

The board approved several infrastructure projects, including sidewalk improvements and a town hall roof project. It also authorized funding for public safety radios and approved three cannabis-related zoning permits.

• Approved three cannabis permits for 440 Rockingham Rd, 30 Industrial Drive, and 154 Westminster St
• Approved $59,573 for public safety radios and repeaters (unanimous)
• Approved GMP pole and wire permit for Rt 121 with specific aesthetic recommendations for Main St (unanimous)
• Awarded $27,800 gravel crushing contract to Bazin Brothers
• Awarded $85,995 Pine St sidewalk project bid to Pelow & Sons (unanimous)
• Approved $217,347 for Town Hall Roof Project Phases 1 and 2 via Parker Group (unanimous)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes

(2023 07 18)

The Selectboard approved several infrastructure contracts, including sidewalk improvements on Pine Street and the first two phases of the Town Hall roof project. The board also approved three cannabis permits and funding for public safety radios.

• Approved cannabis permits for 440 Rockingham Rd, 30 Industrial Drive, and 154 Westminster St
• Approved $59,573 for public safety radios using ARPA, equipment, and highway funds
• Approved GMP pole and wire permit for Rt 121 with recommendations for Main St aesthetics
• Awarded $27,800 gravel crushing contract to Bazin Brothers
• Awarded $85,995 Pine St sidewalk project to Pelow & Sons
• Approved Town Hall roof project funding totaling $217,347 from capital funds, solar payment, and ARPA
• Approved orders, bills, and warrants

(2023 07 18) RSB

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(2023 07 11) BFVC

The board approved expenditures for a new Verkada camera system and a 2-way radio project for police and fire facilities. Trustees also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with PBA Local 410 following an executive session.

• Approved $29,507.52 total for Verkada camera system using a $4,006.40 PACIF grant, $9,397.08 from Police/Fire Building Capital Fund, and $15,104.04 from Building Maintenance Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $49,275 expenditure for 2-way radio project (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with PBA Local 410 (unanimous)
• Approved June 20, 2023 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved orders, bills, and warrants

(2023 07 11) BFVC

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(2023 07 10) Fire Comm

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URC 21 VT RockinghamTownof P22AP00295 00 Progress Rpt Documentation

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(2023 06 29) Planning Commission

The Planning Commission created a sub-committee to update zoning bylaws and serve as a steering committee for a consultant. The board also appointed a new commissioner and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Appointed Dalila Hall as the 9th Commissioner (unanimous)
• Approved May 11, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Established a zoning bylaw update sub-committee effective July 1 (unanimous)
• Appointed John Dunbar and Jim Mullen to the sub-committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Kath Martin and Patrick Moyna to the sub-committee (carried)

(2023 06 29) PC

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URC 21 VT RockinghamTownof P22AP00295 00 ProgressRpt Narrative

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2023 06 28 ORDINANCE

The Bellows Falls Ordinance Committee decided to advance the proposed Rental Housing Inspection Ordinance to the trustees. The committee also discussed updates to fire safety and municipal park fire bans, though no final votes were recorded on those items.

• Approved moving the Rental Housing Inspection Ordinance to the trustees
• Approved May 31, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Remy Walker as co-chair for the duration of the meeting (unanimous)

2023 06 28 Ordinance

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2023 06 22 11 Old River Rd

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2023 06 21 857 Missing Link Road

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(2023 06 20) BF Trustees

The Board approved two allocations of ARPA funds for local infrastructure. They also decided to advertise for a Village Moderator and reviewed the summer meeting schedule.

• Approved $100,000 in ARPA funds to GRAS for a boiler (unanimous)
• Approved $55,800 in ARPA funds for Town Hall Opera House Roofing Project contingent on Town matching (4-1)
• Decided to advertise for the position of Village Moderator
• Approved May 23, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved orders, bills, and warrants (unanimous)

(2023 06 20) BFVC

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(2023 6 17) Cemetery Committee

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2023 06 17 7 Atkinson Street (DRB of Action)

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(2023 06 14) Cemetery Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the May 24th meeting. Members discussed upcoming conference registration, monument restoration, and the need for a hydrangea maintenance schedule and tree line assessment.

• Approved May 24th minutes (unanimous)

(2023 06 14) Cemetery Committee

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(2023 06 14)

The Selectboard approved a Revolving Loan Fund application for Ciao Popolo and adopted a preservation easement for the Rockingham Meeting House. The board also authorized a tobacco license for 7-Eleven and a catering permit for the Waypoint Center.

• Approved $50K loan at 6% for seven years to Ciao Popolo (unanimous)
• Approved tobacco license for 7-Eleven at 154 Rockingham St.
• Approved catering permit for Donovans at Waypoint Center for June 16
• Adopted preservation easement covenant for Rockingham Meeting House (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement of $38.76 and $13.33 for Community Care Home
• Authorized First Amendment to Closing, Assumption and Priority Agreement for BF Garage (unanimous)
• Signed contract for Law Enforcement Services with Windham County Sheriff’s Office
• Approved updated summer meeting schedule (unanimous)

(2023 06 13) RSB

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(2023 06 13) Board of Abatement

The Board of Abatement voted to abate taxes, interest, and penalties for several town-owned properties, closed businesses, and small balances. All motions were passed unanimously.

• Abated $1,316.20 town and $298.10 village taxes for 66 Atkinson St (Unanimous)
• Abated $843.12 in taxes, interest, and penalties for 2128 Brockways Mills Rd (Unanimous)
• Abated $596.88 town and $363.33 village taxes for Village Printers equipment (Unanimous)
• Abated $266.57 town and $138.86 village taxes for 212 Rockingham St (Unanimous)
• Abated $7,969.07 town and $6,088.00 village taxes for Green Mountain Specialties equipment (Unanimous)
• Abated $2,499.74 in taxes, interest, and penalties for Mod Space (Unanimous)
• Abated $147.38 in town balances of $10.00 and under (Unanimous)
• Abated $52.69 in village balances of $10.00 and under (Unanimous)

(2023 6 13) Board of Abatement

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(2023 6 10) Fire Committee

The committee reviewed feasibility study submissions and discussed grant opportunities. Chief McGinnis provided updates regarding a radio grant and the purchase of radios and a new transmitter.

• Reviewed feasibility study submissions
• Approved scope of 2023 grant submission

2023 06 08 593 Saxtons River Road

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2023 06 04 3 River St (DRB of Action)

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2023 05 31 Ordinance

The committee approved the minutes from April 26, 2023. Most other agenda items, including rental housing and fire safety ordinances, were moved to the next meeting due to the absence of Chief McGinness.

• Approved April 26, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

(2023 05 31) Ordinance

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(20230530)

The boards updated the tax sale policy to trigger delinquency at $1,000 and occur annually. They established reserve funds for opioid settlement disbursements and adopted the Local Emergency Management Plan. Additionally, the boards approved several liquor licenses and labor agreements with IUOE Local 98.

• Approved liquor licenses for Ciao Popolo LLC, 13 Burgers, and VT Vines on the River (unanimous)
• Approved Local Emergency Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Opioid Settlement reserve funds for Rockingham Selectboard and Bellows Falls Village Trustees (unanimous)
• Approved revised tax sale policy changing to 1-year cycle and $1,000 delinquency threshold (unanimous)
• Adopted MOA between Town of Rockingham and IUOE Local 98
• Adopted MOA between Bellows Falls Village Corp Water and Wastewater Departments and IUOE Local 98
• Approved January 31, 2023 Tri-Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved orders, bills, and warrants for Selectboard and Trustees

(2023 05 24) Cemetery Committee

The commission elected a Chair and Recording Secretary. Members discussed the need for maintenance plans for town cemeteries and decided to seek Selectboard guidance regarding insurance for volunteers.

• Elected Diana Jones as Chair (All in favor, Chair abstained)
• Elected Kyle Dawson as Recording Secretary (All in favor, Secretary abstained)
• Decided to seek Selectboard guidance on insurance for volunteers

(2023 5 24) Cemetery Committee

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(2023 05 24) Historic Preservation Commission

The commission elected a Chair and Recording Secretary. Members discussed the need for cemetery maintenance plans and the use of volunteers, deciding to seek Selectboard guidance on volunteer insurance.

• Elected Diana Jones as Chair (All in favor, Chair abstained)
• Elected Kyle Dawson as Recording Secretary (All in favor, Secretary abstained)
• Decided to seek Selectboard guidance on insurance for volunteers

(2023 05 23) BFVC

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(2023 05 23) BFVC

The board established its regular meeting schedule, appointed committee members, and selected the Shopper as the official newspaper of record. The board also approved a block party permit and a banner request, and authorized funds for an environmental review.

• Set regular meetings for the second Tuesday of each month (unanimous)
• Selected The Shopper as Newspaper of Record (unanimous)
• Adopted Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics policies (unanimous)
• Appointed Village President Obuchowski to review and sign warrants (unanimous)
• Appointed Village President Obuchowski to Negotiations Committee (unanimous)
• Approved block party permit for June 10th on Brown Street (unanimous)
• Approved up to $15,000 in ARPA funds for GRAS environmental review (unanimous)
• Approved BF Pride banner request for downtown (unanimous)

(2023 5 22) Fire Comm

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(2023 05 17) RLF

The Revolving Loan Fund Committee unanimously recommended a $50,000 loan for Darlene Doane's Ciao Popolo, contingent on collateral and personal guarantees. The committee also approved the February 16, 2023, meeting minutes and discussed loan modifications for C&K Foods.

• Recommended $50,000 loan at 6% for 84 months for Ciao Popolo (Unanimous)
• Approved February 16, 2023, meeting minutes
• Requested loan modification and re-amortization for C&K Foods

(2023 05 17) RLF

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(2023 05 16) RSB

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(2023 05 16)

The Selectboard authorized $15,000 for a Fire Feasibility Study and renewed a contract with the Windham County Humane Society for animal holding services. The board also appointed several members to the Planning Commission and Walk/Bike Committee and approved a letter opposing state-level appraisal changes.

• Authorized $15,000 from fund balance for Fire Feasibility Study (unanimous)
• Approved animal holding services contract with Windham County Humane Society for $1,600 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of opposition to H-480 reappraisal legislative changes (unanimous)
• Appointed Shaun McGinnis as Town Health Officer (unanimous)
• Appointed Jim Mullen, John Dunbar, Jana Bryan, and Taylor Pichette to Planning Commission
• Increased Planning Commission voting members to 9
• Appointed Doug Macphee as alternate to Walk/Bike Committee (unanimous)
• Approved orders, bills, and warrants

(2023 5 15) Fire Committee

The committee met to discuss hose inventory coordination, 2023 grant submission opportunities, and the feasibility scope for an upcoming Tri-Board meeting. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

(2023 5 15) Bellows Falls Village Corp Annual

Voters approved a budget of $1,668,636.00 to cover village indebtedness and general expenses from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The board also received authorization to borrow funds in anticipation of tax collections and government payments.

• Approved $1,668,636.00 budget for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Authorized Trustees and Treasurer to borrow money in anticipation of tax and government payments (unanimous)
• Approved reports of the Village Officers for the past year

(2023 05 15) Fire Comm

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2023 05 14 154 Westminster St (DRB of Action)

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2023 05 11 46 Pearce Circle

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(2023 05 11) PC

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the Barber Park site as a 'preferred site' for a solar array. The board also voted to recommend several individuals for appointment to the commission to the Select Board.

• Recommended Barber Park as a 'preferred site' for solar array (unanimous)
• Recommended Jim Mullen for a 1-year Planning Commission seat through June 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Recommended Jana Bryan and John Dunbar for 2-year seats through June 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Recommended Taylor Pichette for a 3-year seat from July 1, 2023 to 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved March 30, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

(2023 05 11) PC

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(2023 05 09) BFVC

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Trustees (2023 05 09)

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(2023 05 02) RSB 2 pages

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(2023 05 02)

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(2023 05 02)

The Selectboard authorized a letter of support for a proposed solar array on Corey Hill Rd and approved a Green Mountain Power pole relocation application. The board also adopted a Social Services Policy and approved a local match for a transportation scoping study.

• Approved Bart Energy Second Class License (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 18, 2023
• Agreed to sign Letter of Support for 500 kw solar array on Corey Hill Rd
• Authorized Municipal Manager to sign GMP pole relocation application (unanimous)
• Decided to keep access closed to the 'stump dump' pull-off
• Approved alcohol use at Waypoint Center for Bellows Falls Festival on June 10 (unanimous)
• Adopted Social Services Policy (unanimous)
• Approved ~$5K local match for Rockingham TAP scoping study at School and Atkinson St (unanimous)

(2023 04 27) PC

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(2023 04 26) Ordinance

The committee approved the minutes from March 29, 2023. Members discussed progress on rental housing, fire safety, and park fire ordinances, and continued a legal review of existing village chapters.

• Approved March 29, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

(2023 04 26) Ordinance

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(2023 04 25) BFVC

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(2023 04 25) BFVC

The board reviewed updated designs for Canal Street and the 2023 paving list. No substantive decisions were made regarding ARPA project funding or the approval of minutes.

• Approval of April 11, 2023 minutes tabled for next meeting
• ARPA project funding decisions tabled for May 9, 2023
• Adjourned meeting at 7:09 pm (unanimous)

2023 04 20 49 Barber Park

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(2023 04 18) RSB

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(2023 04 18) (2) Sidewalks

The Selectboard approved several liquor licenses, a new Social Services Agency Appropriation Policy, and a grant application for a retaining wall scoping study. The board also appointed a new member to the Cemetery Committee.

• Approved liquor and tobacco licenses for Shell-Stanch’s Place, Leslie’s the Tavern, Elk’s Club, American Legion Post 37, 7-Eleven, and Lisai’s Market (unanimous)
• Approved April 4, 2023 minutes
• Approved appointment of Tyson Taft to the Cemetery Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Social Services Agency Appropriation Policy (unanimous)
• Approved municipal match of $3,300-$6,600 for a $33,920 Front Street and retaining wall scoping study grant (unanimous)
• Approved orders, bills, and warrants (unanimous)
• Agreed to appoint a committee in early July to review the social services funding vetting process

(2023 04 18)

The Selectboard approved several liquor licenses and updated the Social Services Agency Appropriation Policy. The board also authorized a municipal match for a structures grant application and appointed a new member to the Cemetery Committee.

• Approved liquor and tobacco license requests for six businesses (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Tyson Taft to the Cemetery Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Social Services Agency Appropriation Policy (unanimous)
• Approved municipal match of $3,300-$6,600 for Front Street and retaining wall scoping study grant (unanimous)
• Approved orders, bills, and warrants (unanimous)
• Agreed to appoint a committee in early July to review the social services funding vetting process

2023 04 12 35 Upper Bartonsville Road

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(2023 04 11) BFVC

The board approved the amended Annual Meeting Warning and permits for the Alumni Association's banner and parade. Trustees authorized the Municipal Manager to work with an attorney to update Westminster water and sewer agreements.

• Approved March 16 and March 28 minutes with amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Meeting Warning as amended (unanimous)
• Authorized Municipal Manager to create new Westminster water and sewer agreements
• Approved Alumni Association Banner Application and Parade event permit (unanimous)
• Approved Orders, Bills and Warrants (unanimous)

(2023 04 11) BFVC

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(2023 04 04) RSB 2 pages

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(2023 04 04)

The Selectboard awarded a paving contract to Springfield Paving and authorized a municipal match for a Riverfront Trail extension grant. The Board also approved several liquor licenses and event applications for the BFUHS Alumni dance.

• Awarded 2023 Paving bid to Springfield Paving for $748K (unanimous)
• Approved $10K municipal match for VTrans TAP grant to extend Riverfront Trail (unanimous)
• Approved liquor licenses for Saxtons River Village Market, BF Polish American Club, and Walgreen’s (unanimous)
• Approved BFUHS Alumni theater and alcohol use applications and fee reduction for Waypoint Center (passed)
• Approved appointments to the Cemetery Committee (passed)
• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (passed)
• Approved orders, bills, and warrants (unanimous)

2023 03 31 15 Paradise Hill

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(2023 03 30) PC

The Planning Commission approved a letter designating a site off Corey Hill Rd. as a preferred location for a 500 kw solar array. The board also discussed a preliminary solar proposal for the Market and potential zoning changes for Island Mixed-use Buildings.

• Approved February 23, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized letter designating Corey Hill Rd. site as preferred for 500 kw solar project (5-1)

(2023 03 30) PC

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(2023 03 29) Ordinance

The committee approved the February 22 minutes and decided to keep the current draft of the Fire Safety Ordinance. Several other items, including the Rental Housing Inspection Ordinance and a proposed ban on fires in municipal parks, were tabled for further review.

• Approved February 22, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to leave Fire Safety Ordinance as drafted
• Tabled Rental Housing Inspection Ordinance review
• Tabled review of proposed ordinance to ban fires in municipal parks

(2023 03 29) Ordinance

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(2023 03 28) BFVC

The board approved the 2023/24 operating budget and a 3% increase in wastewater fees. Trustees also authorized a $1,000 donation for a historical society fence and a $50,000 fund transfer for capital projects.

• Approved $1,631,825.00 operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved 3% increase in wastewater fees starting in September (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 donation to BF Historical Society for a fence on Mill St. (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $50,000 from fund balance to capital project fund (unanimous)
• Approved Orders, Bills and Warrants (unanimous)

(2023 3 28) BFVC

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2023 03 25 21 Main St Saxtons River

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(2023 03 21) RSB 2 pages

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(2023 03 21)

The Selectboard completed its annual appointments for various town committees and commissions. The board also approved several liquor license requests and updated the Delinquent Tax Sale Policy.

• Approved liquor licenses for Rydon Inc., Ramuntos, VT Country Store, Halladay’s Flowers & Gifts, and PK’s Irish Pub
• Approved annual appointments for town committees including Conservation, Recreation, and Historic Preservation
• Designated The Shopper/VT Journal as the paper of record for legal advertising
• Updated Delinquent Tax Sale Policy Section 3 to 'not less than 1 year' and 'not less than $1,000'
• Decided to forgo painting the pedestrian bridge to eliminate future maintenance costs
• Approved orders, bills, and warrants

(2023 03 16) BFVC

The board approved permits for an electric vehicle display and a sidewalk protest. A new bike parking plan for Hetty Green Park was approved. The Local Emergency Management Plan was deferred to a May joint board meeting.

• Approved electric vehicle display at Hetty Green Park for April 22 (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk protest permits in front of Walgreens March 18-April 8 (unanimous)
• Approved one pad and one bike rack at School Street entrance to Hetty Green Park (unanimous)
• Tabled Local Emergency Management Plan for May Joint Board meeting
• Approved Orders, Bills and Warrants (unanimous)
• Approved February 28, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

(2023 03 16) BFVC

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(2023 03 14) BFVC

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2023 03 13 15 Windsor Rd

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Voter Tally Results 3 7

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(2023 03 07) 2 pgs RSB

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(2023 03 07) Organizational

The Selectboard held its organizational meeting to elect leadership and appoint town officers. The board approved several liquor licenses, adopted official codes of ethics and procedure, and affirmed a health order condemning a trailer.

• Elected Peter Golec as Chair, Elijah Zimmer as Vice-Chair, and Bonnie North as Clerk
• Appointed Cass Wright as Tree Warden and Animal Control Officer
• Approved liquor and tobacco licenses for Bellows Falls Country Club, Jiffy Mart #464, Athens Pizza House, and JW Sandri Inc.
• Adopted Conflict of Interest, Code of Ethics, and Rules of Procedure policies
• Approved alcohol use on municipal property for Wild Goose Players production (March 24-April 2)
• Affirmed health order condemning Trailer Lot 9 as uninhabitable
• Appointed Peter Golec to review and sign warrants
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes

(2023 02 28) BFVC

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(2023 02 28) BFVC

The Board approved a road race application from Central Elementary School and dedicated the Annual Village Report to Ray Massucco. Trustees also approved a banner application for the Bellows Falls Opera House and authorized routine bills and warrants.

• Approved January 24, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved banner application for Wild Goose Players musical (unanimous)
• Approved Central Elementary School road race application (unanimous)
• Approved dedication of Annual Village Report to Ray Massucco (unanimous)
• Approved Orders, Bills and Warrants (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss contracts (unanimous)

(2023 02 23) PC

The Planning Commission ratified a resolution authorizing Chair Deborah Wright to sign the Better Connections Grant application. Members discussed a proposed 3-acre community solar array in Saxtons River and reviewed updates to the Town Plan.

• Approved January 18, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified resolution for Chair Deborah Wright to sign Better Connections Grant application (unanimous)

(2023 02 23) PC

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(2023 02 22) Ordinance

The committee discussed separating fire life safety and rental housing inspection into two distinct chapters. Members reviewed a letter from legal counsel regarding several existing ordinances and scheduled further review for the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of November 16, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled sample ordinance to ban fires in municipal parks to next meeting

(2023 02 22) Ordinance

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(2023 02 21) RSB

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(2023 02 21) RSB

The Selectboard approved a Revolving Loan Fund request for Studio 92 LLC to support a hair salon and art studio. The board also approved several liquor licenses and certified highway mileage and compliance standards.

• Approved $50,000 Revolving Loan Fund request for Studio 92 LLC at 5.5% for 96 months (unanimous)
• Approved liquor and tobacco license requests for Lia Kitchen Inc., Jiffy Mart #464, Penguin Market 2 LLC, JW Sandri Inc., Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #527, and Wunderbar LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Highway Mileage and Certificate of Compliance for Town Roads and Bridge Standards (unanimous)
• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes (passed)
• Approved orders, bills, and warrants (unanimous)

2023 02 17 52 Upper Meadows Rd

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2023 02 17 52 Upper Meadows Rd (DRB Of Action)

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(2023 02 16) RLF

The committee approved a loan for Studio 92 LLC to support a hair salon business in Bellows Falls. The committee also discussed loan performance and payment modifications for existing borrowers.

• Approved $50,000 loan to Studio 92 LLC at 5.5% for 96 months (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 30, 2023

RLF February 16, 2023

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(2023 02 14) BFVC

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(2023 02 14) BFVC

The board approved the minutes from the January 24, 2023 meeting and authorized the payment of orders, bills, and warrants. Other agenda items, including the 2023 budget schedule and funding options, were discussed but resulted in no action.

• Approved January 24, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Orders, Bills and Warrants (unanimous)

(2023 02 07) RSB

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(2023 02 07)1 RSB

The Selectboard approved specific design elements for the Depot Bridge project, including parking layouts and shoulder widths. The board also renewed the RED agreement and authorized grant applications for road and connection improvements.

• Approved angled parking design (Option 2) for Depot Bridge project
• Approved five-foot shoulders for Depot Bridge
• Approved raised aprons for Depot Bridge
• Approved stormwater treatment location near railroad tracks
• Approved liquor licenses for Moose Lodge #527, JW Sandri, Inc., and Penguin Market, 2, LLC
• Approved appointment of Kathy Martin to the DRB
• Renewed RED contract for one year
• Approved resolution to apply for Better Connections Grant with 10% local match

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(2023 01 31)

The Board of Abatement approved the abatement of Town and Village taxes for the property at 203 Paper Mill Rd, contingent upon its transfer to Liberty Mill LLC. A separate abatement request for the same property filed by the current owner, Stephen McAllister, was not granted.

• Approved Town tax abatement of $28,596.30 pending transfer to Liberty Mill LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved Village tax abatement of $6,898.16 pending transfer to Liberty Mill LLC (Unanimous)
• Denied abatement request filed by owner Stephen McAllister

(2023 01 31) BCA

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Tri Board (2023 01 31)

The Rockingham Selectboard and the Bellows Falls and Saxtons River Village Trustees approved an updated Memorandum of Understanding regarding fire equipment. The boards also adopted updated personnel policy language for part-time sick time to comply with state law.

• Approved updated fire equipment MOU and Item A (Bellows Falls Trustees: unanimous)
• Approved updated fire equipment MOU and Item A (Rockingham Selectboard: unanimous)
• Approved updated fire equipment MOU and Item A (Saxtons River Trustees: unanimous)
• Adopted updated personnel policy for part-time sick time (Rockingham Selectboard: unanimous)
• Adopted updated personnel policy for part-time sick time (Trustees: unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 29, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved orders, bills, and warrants for Selectboard and BF Trustees (unanimous)

(2023 1 24) BFVC

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(2023 01 24) BFVC

The board approved a new landowner agreement with WCoTA to extend the trail network around Minard’s Pond. Trustees also approved the routine orders, bills, and warrants, and the minutes from the January 10 meeting.

• Approved January 10, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved WCoTA landowner agreement to extend trail network around Minard’s Pond
• Authorized municipal manager to sign WCoTA documents
• Approved Orders, Bills & Warrants (unanimous)

(2023 1 23) Fire Committee

The committee met to discuss the 1996 Memorandum of Understanding and potential 2023 grant submissions. Members reviewed the truck inventory, replacement schedules, and rehab costs for a Rockingham truck. The meeting also covered zone response protocols and scope recommendations for the Tri-Board meeting.

(2023 1 23) Fire Committee

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(2023 01 18) PC

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from December 2022 and changed its meeting schedule to the last Thursday of the month. Members held a working session to review wording and mapping for the Town Plan.

• Approved December 1 and December 21, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Changed meeting schedule to the last Thursday of the month at 6 p.m.

(2023 01 18) PC

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(2023 01 18) Ordinance

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(2023 01 17) RSB update

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(2023 01 17) RSB

The Selectboard approved a contract for welding work on the Opera House trusses and made two appointments to town committees. The board also reviewed a VTrans proposal for a $6.7M bridge replacement on I-91.

• Approved contract for The Parker Group for roof truss reinforcements not to exceed $49,400 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Elijah Zimmer to the Transportation Alternatives School St. Extension Intersection Scoping Study Steering Committee
• Appointed Kathy Martin to the Development Review Board for a 3-year term
• Approved January 3, 2022 minutes
• Approved orders, bills, and warrants

(2023 01 10) BFVC

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(2023 01 10) BFVC

The board authorized a contract for the renovation of the Griswold Drive storage tank and approved seeking loan funds for the Kissell Hill Water Main Project. Trustees also approved fire service reimbursement rates and appointed Village President Wright to a traffic improvement steering committee.

• Designated DN Tank as sole source for Griswold Drive storage tank work (unanimous)
• Approved contract with DN Tank for Griswold Drive storage tank renovation not to exceed $175,000.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized Municipal Manager to seek $650,000 in loan funds for Kissell Hill Water Main Project (unanimous)
• Approved Bellows Falls Fire Service Reimbursement Rates dated 1/10/2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed Village President Wright to the Windham Regional Commission steering committee for Atkinson/School Street traffic improvements (unanimous)
• Approved December 13, 2022 minutes with one correction (unanimous)
• Approved orders, bills, and warrants (unanimous)

2023 01 03 440 Rockingham Road (DRB of Action)

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(2023 01 03) RSB

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(2023 01 03)

The Selectboard approved the 2023 Town Warning and Articles with a base budget of $6,314,959. The board also agreed to pursue a $360,000 federal grant for Meeting House repairs and approved new fire reimbursement rates.

• Adopted 2023 Town Warning and Articles with budget of $6,314,959 ($4,883,261 to be raised by taxes) (Unanimous)
• Approved pursuing $360,000 Save America’s Treasures Grant for Meeting House repairs
• Approved sole source contract to Motorola for radios and repeaters
• Authorized Fire reimbursement rates: Engines $250/hr, Rescue/Forestry/Utility $150/hr, Equipment Use $250, Labor $50/hr
• Approved December 20, 2022 meeting minutes