Selectboard Regular Meeting Monday, February 23, 2026 06:00 PM Chris Letourneau Meeting Room and via Zoom

Zoom Details:

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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 Special Meeting: Liquor Board for February 9, 2026

2. B.Approval of Selectboard Regular Meeting Minutes for February 9, 2026

3. C.Approval of Payroll Warrant

4. D.Approval of Warrant #2606

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

1. A.Announcement of Franklin County Sherrif New Deputy Level III

2. B.Sheriff's Monthly Activity Report (January 2026)

3. C.Georgia Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) Annual Report

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

1. A.Philo Securities Maintenance

2. B.Acknowledge and Closure of the Ethics Complaint Received February 6, 2026

3. C.TAP Grant Change in Application and Process, Estimated 3-5 years, May Effect the Mill River Bridge Project

4. D.Social Media Policy - Action to Approve

5. E.Tobacco Free Policy - Action to Approve

6. F.Video Surveillance Policy - Action to Approve

7. G.Repeal Sidewalk Ordinance - Action to Approve

   From the Town Attorney: The procedure for repealing an ordinance is the exact same as it is for adoption of the ordinance.  The procedure is set out in 24 V.S.A. § 1972, and 24 V.S.A. § 1976 directs that amendments and repeals to ordinances are to follow the same procedure as for adoption. For policies, those are approved or amended/repealed by majority vote of the Selectboard.

8. H.Repeal Stump Dump Ordinance - Action to Approve

9. I.Repeal Policy for Replacing Mailboxes in the Towns Right of Way - Action to Approve

10. J.Fire Department New Hire - Action to Approve

9.UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. A.Policy Review

   i. Procurement Policy

   ii. Highway Department Winter Road Maintenance Plan & Policy, with changes as recommended by Road Foreman Todd Cadieux

2. B.Library MOU - Under review with the Town Attorney 

3. C.GPL Building Revitalization Committee Update

4. D.Bridge #28 (Mill River Bridge)

5. E.Bridge #8 (Georgia Shore at Mill River Road)

10.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR, TREASURER AND SELECTBOARD SUB COMMITTEES REPORTS

1. A.Public Works Director/Roads

   - Request by Georgia Public Library for interior door locks.

2. B.Town Administrator

   - TA Report

3. C.Treasurer 

11.OTHER

12.PLAN NEXT MEETING AGENDA

1. A.Selectboard Special Meeting: Town Informational Meeting, March 2, 2026

2. B.Town Meeting Day: March 3, 2026

3. C.Selectboard Regular Meeting: March 9, 2026

13.PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION (pursuant to 1 V.S.A sec 313 - requires two-thirds vote)

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.)

14.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