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Selectboard Regular Meeting Monday, April 28, 2025 06:00 PM Chris Letourneau Meeting Room and via Zoom

Zoom Details:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6165843896?pwd=STduU2JzTmpiVmE1MXZSaWZWLzVadz09

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 April 14, 2025

  2. B.Approval of Warrants 2511 & 2512-Will be added on at the meeting, #2512 is highway payables

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.UNFINISHED BUSINESS

  1. A.Town Electronic Sign

  2. B.Bridge # 10-Highbridge

  3. C.Velco-ROW-SLW-Easement Deed for Permanent Access--Draft Easement is still under review with Town Attorney.  Follow up email sent to attorney on April 24, 2025, for any feedback or updates.

  4. D.Bridge # 28 - Mill River Bridge

  5. E.Georgia Public Library Building Revitalization Project

  6. F.Sherwood Forest 3 Acre Rule

  7. G.Purchase of Bidwell Parcel # 108110000 (GCC)--Follow up email with GCC Members sent on 4/24/25

  8. H.Parcel ID 112260000-Robert Peet Lot-TOG Lot

  9. I.Closing of Perrigo- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant--Feasibility study, ideas for future.

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

  1. A.Tim Smith of FCIDC - Join Meeting -Sharing successes/challenges/ongoing projects

  2. B.Sara Currier ACO--Visit--updates, Use of Old Garage for Impounding, ACO budget discussion/review.

  3. C.Todd Cadieux- Discussion regarding use Velco Stone suggestion & Town Highway & Public Works Updates

  4. D.Road Name Approval-Dunsmore Development- Marian Way-Action To Approve

  5. E.Facilities Use Policy and Agreement- Reviews & Edits--We have the current Facilities Use Policy that TOG adopted.  In review and after speaking with VLCT, they sent us a templated policy that outlines and details the categories needed for risk management.  I would opt to use the templated version from VLCT.

  6. F.Municipal Impact Questionnaire-Action to Approve and Sign

10.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR, TREASURER AND SELECTBOARD SUB COMMITTEES REPORTS

  1. A.Town Administrator- New Impact Fee Ordinance-Went into effect on April 25, 2025

  2. B.Town Administrator- New Animal Control Ordinance-Went into effect on April 25, 2025--Board Signatures Needed.

  3. C.Treasurer-Quarter 1 2025, Financial Statement Review

  4. D.Town Administrator-Emailed Georgia Conservation Commission Chair on 4/24/25 regarding incorrect signage at the entrance of Town Trail #4.  The signs reportedly have the same incorrect information as the "Falls Trail Signs" which the board had previously asked to be removed.

11.OTHER

12.PLAN NEXT MEETING AGENDA

  1. A.May 12, 2025

13.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.Evaluation of Public Official

  2. B.Personnel

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