SOUTH HERO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 6, 2024
Members Present: David Roy (Chair); Don Bedard (Vice Chair); Brooke Scott; Joan Falcao.
Member Absent: Michele Gammal
Public Present: Phil Scott (Chair, Rec Commission); Martha Taylor-Varney (ZA).
6:00PM – D. Roy called the meeting to order.
Changes to the Agenda
There were none.
Public Comment
No public comment.
Old Business
- Continue discussion on South St. properties impacted by multi-modal path:
Phil Scott, representing the Recreation Commission, told the Board that the SHORE grant recommendations envisioned a connection from the bike ferry into town and local businesses. There is some money left from the grant that must be spent by the end of the year. One recommendation is for directional signage. The remaining funds must be used for labor. An amendment to the grant will be needed for the signs. Phil Scott asked if the Town had implemented a vision for signage. Is there a consistent standard for sign designs? The discussion will continue at the November 20 meeting.
- Roy wants to contact South St. property owners regarding location of the proposed multi-use path. D. Bedard will contact NRPC to determine who to contact at VTrans. There was additional discussion about what side of the road, whether there should be separate paths, is there enough room? Could bike traffic be reduced on South St. by taking an off-road trail from South St. to Tracy Rd.?
New Business
There was none.
Approve Minutes from October 16, 2024
- Falcao moved to approve the minutes of October 16, 2024, with corrections; D. Bedard second. All in favor.
Administrator’s Report
- ZA Martha Taylor-Varney gave the Commission members information and training links from the Vermont Planning Information Center to use as references for new members and review for long-term members.
Announcements
- PC members Roy, D. Bedard, and J. Falcao will attend the Selectboard’s November 11 meeting to discuss how the Town Plan may relate to the potential of acquiring wastewater from the Lavin property for Town use.
- Meeting House update – Martha will ask Sandy Gregg for updates for future meetings.
- Town Office Committee update – no update at this time.
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be November 20, 2 024 at 6PM at the Town Office.
Adjournment
6:59 PM – B. Scott moved to adjourn; J. Falcao second. All in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Martha Taylor-Varney, ZA
Signed: _____________________________________________ Date: _______________________
For the Planning Commission
These minutes are unofficial until approved at the next regularly scheduled meeting. All motions were unanimous unless otherwise indicated.