Selectboard Regular Meeting Monday, October 27, 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 Special Meeting Minutes for October 13, 2025: Selectboard Vacancy

• DRAFT Selectboard Special SELECTBOARD Minutes 10.13.25.pdf (0.25 MB)

2. B.Approval of Selectboard Special Meeting Minutes October 13, 2025: Impact Fees

• DRAFT Selectboard Special Meeting IMPACT 10.13.25.pdf (0.25 MB)

3. C.Approval of Selectboard Special Meeting Minutes for October 13, 2025: Development Regulations 

• DRAFT Selectboard Special DEV REG Minutes 10.13.25.pdf (0.25 MB)

4. D.Approval of Selectboard Regular Meeting Minutes for October 13, 2025

• DRAFT Selectboard Regular Meeting Minutes 10.13.25.pdf (0.27 MB)

5. E.Approval of Warrant #2539

• 10.27.25 Warrant #2539.pdf (0.02 MB)
• 10.27.25 Edit List.pdf (0.03 MB)

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.Northwest Fiberworx - Annual Report and Notice of Public Hearing

• NW Fiberworx.pdf (0.11 MB)

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

1. A.Town Assessor Errors and Omissions (E & O) Form - Action to Approve

• E & O.pdf (0.11 MB)

2. B.Present Health Plans for FY26 - Action to Approve

3. C.Snow Raiders Request to Waive Facilities Use Fees - Action to Approve

• 20251022102945.pdf (0.05 MB)

4. D.New Seat License for ICT Protege Security Software - Action to Approve 

5. E.Boat Dock Seasonal Services Bid Decision - Action to Approve

6. F.Better Roads Program Grant, Road Erosion Inventory (REI) - Action to Approve and Sign

• FY26 Letter of Intent Better Roads Program Grant.pdf (0.27 MB)

7. G.Approval to Apply for VTrans FY 2026 Grants for Bridge #28--VTrans SFY 2026 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and Municipal Highway and Stormwater Mitigation Program (MHSMP) is open and accepting applications with deadline of November 7th.  

• MHSMP Grant Guidelines SFY2026.pdf (4.33 MB)
• Vermont Transportation Alternatives Guide SFY 2026_0.pdf (1.02 MB)
• 2026 TAP and MM Application Form - fillable (1).pdf (0.10 MB)

9.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR, TREASURER AND SELECTBOARD SUB COMMITTEES REPORTS

1. A.Public Works--Todd Cadieux will provide an update in person at the meeting.

2. B.Town Administrator: 

   (i) September Activity Report from the Franklin County Sheriff Department 

   (ii) Impact Fee Ordinance for Revision with the Planning Commission

   (iii) Discussion for Net Metering Contract with Town of Colchester

   (iv) Town Administrator Report

• Town_Administrator Report 10.27.25.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Georgia - September 2025 Cover Letter.pdf (0.77 MB)
• September 2025 Activity Report-Franklin Co Sheriff.pdf (0.43 MB)
• Town of Colchester Net Metering Partnership.pdf (0.07 MB)

3. C.Treasurer 

10.UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. A.Georgia Public Library Memorandum of Understanding-There has been renewed interest in an MOU document, Stacy sent email to Bridget Stone the Library Director to restart the discussions.   

2. B.Local Option Tax

3. C.Change in Fiscal Year

4. D.Video Surveillance Policy - Currently Working on New Draft, with Guidance from the Selectboard

5. E.Town of Georgia Lot (Parcel ID 112260000) - Under Review by Town Attorney

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

7. G.Perrigo Closing

8. H.GPL Building Revitalization Committee

9. I.Friends of Lake Champlain Update - Josh Serpe, Project Manager for the Mill River Road SE Project

10. J.Discussion and Approval to Use the Employee Injury Process & Guidelines - Action to Approve use of the procedures and forms.

11.OTHER

12.PLAN NEXT MEETING AGENDA

1. A.November 10, 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.)

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