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Selectboard Regular Meeting Monday, September 08, 2025 06:00 PM Chris Letourneau Meeting Room and via Zoom

Zoom Details:

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Meeting ID: 616 584 3896 | Passcode: 5243524

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1.CALL TO ORDER

2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.CHAIR UPDATE

4.ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

5.SELECTBOARD MINUTES AND WARRANTS

  1. A.Approval of Selectboard Regular Meeting Minutes for August 25, 2025

  2. B.Approval of Minutes for August 26, 2025 Special Meeting

  3. C.Approval of Warrants #2534

6.PUBLIC COMMENT (For items not on agenda)

All participants must clearly state their names. Appropriate actions will be considered once the Selectboard has reviewed the information provided and necessary subsequent research.

7.CORRESPONDENCE

8.BOARD BUSINESS (Public comment on agenda items limited to 5 minutes)

  1. A.Action To Approve-Errors & Omissions Form PVR-4261-E, Town Assessor requested board's approval and signatures to fix errors found from prior assessor.  

  2. B.Assessor – Town Reappraisal Bid
    The Assessor presented the bids for the Town Reappraisal to the Selectboard. A bid has been chosen, and supporting bid documents are available upon request at the Town Office.

  3. C.Selectboard to Sign the Updated Official Zoning Map for Town of Georgia

  4. D.Action To Approve SFY26 Grants In Aid Grant

  5. E.Historical Society – 50-Year Proclamation Request
    The Historical Society will be requesting that the Selectboard issue a proclamation recognizing the Society for 50 years of service in preserving the town’s history and memories of our past.

9.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR, TREASURER AND SELECTBOARD SUB COMMITTEES REPORTS

  1. A.Public Works-Update from Todd Cadieux

  2. B.Town Administrator – Bridge #10 (Highbridge) Update

    Bridge #10 (Highbridge) is now open. Work was completed successfully and the bridge reopened ahead of schedule. Thank you to our engineer, Tyler Billingsley, and the contractor, Blow & Cote with Todd Cadieux, for their work. This was a large-scale, specialized project on a critical piece of town infrastructure, and the process went smoothly. We appreciate everyone’s efforts in bringing this project to completion ahead of schedule.

  3. C.Recreation-Annual Fall Festival is on September 13, 2025 from 3 PM - Dusk, at Georgia Beach.  New this year is the dunk tank, where everyone has an opportunity to dunk the Town Administrator.  Fireworks at dusk, join us for the celebration.

  4. D.Town Administrator – New Town Electronic Sign

    The new Town electronic sign is now up and operating.

    A dedication ceremony will be held on September 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM to thank Encore Renewable Energy for their generous $20,000 corporate donation, which made this purchase possible.

    We would also like to recognize:

    Bryce Realty for donating materials and labor to assist with installation and final framing.

    Doug Bergstrom for setting up, organizing, and creating the engaging content that will run on the sign.

    Logan Grimm, Eagle Scout Candidate from Troop 42, for presenting sign designs and ideas, working with vendors to secure pricing, and providing special presentations on electronic signage.

    This project truly required many hands, and we are grateful to everyone who contributed their time, skills, and expertise.

    The new sign will allow for faster communication with residents by sharing town news, event highlights, weather updates, and important notices such as office closures.

  5. E.Treasurer-Update from Lori

  6. F.Buildings-Library Revitalization Project

  7. G.Budget and Finance-FY26 Budget

10.UNFINISHED BUSINESS

  1. A.Change In Fiscal Year

  2. B.Beach Gate Issues-Update regarding the 8/27/25 issue with gate.

  3. C.Town Video Surveillance and Physical Access Control Policy

  4. D.VELCO-ROW-SLW-Easement-Notice of Sale is posted on September 5, 2025.  

  5. E.Parcel ID 1122600000-TOG Lot-Awaiting New Development Regs

  6. F.Bridge #28 (Mill River Bridge)

  7. G.Beach Bathroom Renovations

  8. H.Perrigo Closing

11.PLAN NEXT MEETING AGENDA

  1. A.September 22, 2025

12.EXECUTIVE SESSION (if needed, pursuant to 1 V.S.A sec 313)

I would entertain a motion to enter into executive session to discuss ______________ which premature disclosure or discussion may be detrimental to the board in itself and/or individuals involved. 

I move that we enter into executive session to discuss ___________ with (state names of attendees) under the provisions of Title 1, Section 313(a)(1)(A) of the Vermont Statutes. (State Time.)

  1. A.Personnel -TA Review 

13.ADJOURN

TABLED ITEMS:

Agendas are posted to the Town website, four designated places within the Town of Georgia (Town Clerk’s Office, Georgia Public Library, Maplefields & Georgia Market), and e-mailed to the local media. 

Minutes and meeting videos are posted on the Town of Georgia website.

Signed: Stacy Katon, Town Administrator

Phone: 802-524-3524 | Fax: 802-524-3543 | Website: townofgeorgia.com