Selectboard Regular Meeting Wednesday, May 28, 2025 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 Regular Meeting Minutes for May 12, 2025 

2. B.Approval of Selectboard Special Meeting Minutes May 20, 2025

3. C.Approval of Warrants #2516

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.Zoning Administrator-Discuss/Update Development Regulations-Doug Bergstrom will give update on the new zoning regulations, as well as update on the progress of the new cloud permitting software.

2. B.2025 VTrans Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Grant Opportunities - Discussion

3. C.Bridge #28 (Mill River Bridge) – Project Update

   The archaeological study for Bridge #28 (Mill River Bridge) has been completed. Tyler Billingsley of East Engineering PLC reported that the UVM archaeologists have cleared the Mill River Road site. Official documentation is forthcoming, and the necessary permits are expected to be issued in the coming weeks. This brings the project close to being bid-ready.

   The next step is for the Board to discuss the three bidding options presented by the engineer.

4. D.Electronic Sign-Discuss Placement of Sign

5. E.Encore Renewable Energy-Discussion for Groundbreaking Ceremony

6. F.Sherwood Forest-2025 SW Reporting-Discussion/Direction

7. G.N.E. Archaeology Research Center-Artifacts from VELCO Line K80 Project-Decision On Handling Of Artifacts

8. H.Facilities Use Policy-Final Review and Action to Approve

9. I.Cell Phone Use Policy-Review/Next Steps

10. J.Local Emergency  Management Plan-Review

11. K.Request to Waive Rental Fees-Beach Facilities -Cub Scout Pack 842, requesting to have fees waived for use of the Beach Facilities on May 31, 2025.

9.UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. A.Beach Bathroom Renovations-Discussions/Next Steps

2. B.ACO - Boarding Options @ Old Town Garage

3. C.Velco-ROW-SLW-Easement Deed for Permanent Access--Draft Easement is still under review with attorney

4. D.Bridge #10 (Highbridge)-

5. E.Parcel ID 112260000-Robert Peet Lot-TOG Lot-Board to decide what to do with it once new regulations are complete

6. F.Closing of Perrigo

7. G.American Tower

8. H.Resurfacing of Courts-Update

9. I.Boat Docks-Update

10. J.New Gate for Beach-Update

11. K.Georgia Public Library Building Revitalization - 

10.PLAN NEXT MEETING AGENDA

1. A.June 9, 2025

11.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.)

12.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