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Selectboard Regular Meeting Monday, May 12, 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 28, 2025 

  2. B.Approval of Liquor Board Special Meeting April 28, 2025

  3. C.Approval of Warrants #2513

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.Go Gov--Mobil App for Town of Georgia--Alexandra from GoGov would like to demonstrate to the board the app via zoom at another designated regular meeting in June.

8.UNFINISHED BUSINESS

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

  2. B.Bridge #10 (Highbridge)--Update--Contractor was onsite on Tuesday May 7th, for Site Investigations and removal of the peeling epoxy and inspection of the deck and concrete condition.  Still awaiting a date for construction to begin.

  3. C.Bridge #28 (Mill River Bridge)-Update-Engineer spoke with Archeology Program, the study will be completed (weather permitting) by mid May and the archaeological report should be done within a few weeks of finishing the study. 

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

  5. E.Closing of Perrigo

  6. F.American Tower

  7. G.ACO-Boarding Options @ Old Town Garage

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

  1. A.Town Highway Paving Bid Opening

  2. B.Public Works Director Update--Discussion about Mill River Bridge Project

  3. C.Silver Lake Woods Revised Forest Management Plan-Charlie Hancock the county forester, shares a short story map (and management plan).

  4. D.Georgia Conservation Commission-Bidwell Land

  5. E.Georgia Conservation Commission-Additional Trails at SLW along of Velco ROW-Discussion

  6. F.Georgia Conservation Commission-Request to install "No Parking Sign" at the bottom of the class 4 road that goes to Silver Lake Woods

  7. G.Removal of Town Trail #4 Sign--Speak with GCC regarding the removal of the Town Trail #4 Sign that has incorrect information.

  8. H.Sherwood Forest 3 Acre Rule-Storm Water Inspection Discussion

  9. I.Electronic Sign--Action to Approve and Order

  10. J.Facilities Use Policy - Review of Edits

  11. K.Personnel Policy-Review of Edits and Comments from Department Head

  12. L.Discussion GIDC-Hiring of Consultant for Water Treatment Facility

10.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR, TREASURER AND SELECTBOARD SUB COMMITTEES REPORTS

  1. A.Treasurer 

  2. B.Committees at the direction of the chair--Georgia Public Library Building Revitalization Project.

11.OTHER

12.PLAN NEXT MEETING AGENDA

  1. A.May 28, 2025 (Wednesday)

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.Personnel-Leave Of Absence

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