Select Board Minutes

Selectboard Minutes
Special Meeting of Monday August 22, 2022 at 6:30 PM
At South Hero Town Hall

Board Members Present: David Carter/Chairman, Skip Brown/Board Secretary, Ross Brown/Vice Chairman Anne Zolotas
Board Members Not Present: Chuck Hulse
Others Present: John Beaulac, John Roy, Eddie Wendell

1. Called to Order:
-The meeting was called to order by Chairman David Carter at 6:30 pm

2. Business:
A. Ross Brown made a motion to go into executive session for personnel at 6:30 pm. The motion was seconded, all in attendance so voted and the motion carried. Executive session ended at 6:55 pm. No action was taken after exiting executive session.

3. Adjournment:
-Ross Brown made a motion to adjourn 6:57 pm. The motion was seconded, all in attendance so voted and the motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,                                         Approved by,

_______________________________ ________________________________
Graham Brown, Secretary                                     David Carter, Chairman

Selectboard Minutes
Regular Meeting of Monday August 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM
At South Hero Town Hall and via Zoom

Board Members Present: David Carter/Chairman, Skip Brown/Board Secretary, Ross Brown/Vice Chairman, Anne Zolotas, and Chuck Hulse
Board Members Not Present: none
Others Present: Martha Taylor-Varney, ZA, Kim Julow, Treasurer. Also see sign in sheet of in person and active Zoom participants. *Attendance SB 08-22-2022

1. Called to Order:
-The meeting was called to order by Chairman David Carter at 7:05 pm

2. Adjustment to Agenda:
-none

3. Minutes:
-Chuck Hulse made a motion to acknowledge the minutes of August 8, 2022. The motion was seconded, all in attendance at the meeting so voted and the motion carried.

4. Public input:
A. Tim Maxham would like to thank the Road Dept. for grading the Folsom parking lot and mowing deep into the ditches along the Town ROW.

5. New Business:
A. Sheila and Paul Hale were on the agenda and did not show up.
B. A television would be handy in the Town Hall to project content and Zoom attendees during meetings. The funds should be covered by the ARPA money. Anne Zolotas made a motion to spend up to $1000.00 for a television, wall mount and a long HDMI cable. The motion was seconded, all in attendance at the meeting so voted and the motion carried.
C. Animal Control officer Jim Benson has resigned. An ad will be placed to see if anyone is interested in the position.

6. Administrative Assistant Report:
A. See the written report filed with these minutes (Below on the website or in Town Hall).
B. There was a discussion about the possibility of hiring a Town Administrator. More discussion will follow, but such a position could possibly cover items such as grant administration, Selectboard follow through, recreation coordinator, etc.

7. Old and Ongoing Business:
A. The follow up from the last meeting regarding safety improvements along the stretch of Route 2 from the old Sandbar property up to Featherbed Lane is covered in the Administrators Assistant report.
B. Peter Zamore discussed the fact that the Wastewater study is funded with a fully reimbursable loan. The State has requested that an underwriter look into the ability of South Hero to repay the loan should wastewater disposal ever be built and the loan then has to be paid back in the future. Otter Creek engineering and NRPC have outstanding invoices. They will not proceed with any more work until their invoices are paid. Ross Brown made a motion to have the Treasurer pay the current bills from Otter Creek and NRPC. The motion was seconded, all in attendance at the meeting so voted and the motion carried.

8. Announcements and Communications:
A. see Other Business

9. Other Business:
A. Ross Brown made a motion to approve and sign orders 23-04 and to pay the bills associated with the orders. The motion was seconded, all in attendance so voted and the motion carried.
B. Town Clerk/Treasurer updates: The audit was conducted last Tuesday. A report will be posted when it is received. A handwritten contract from Bellows lawn mowing for FY 2022/2023 was presented. In the future it is suggested that a bid process be instituted for all of the Town properties that need mowing.
C. Recreation Commission (RC) update: Chuck Hulse stated that Nate Hayward would like to come to a future Selectboard meeting to discuss the possible future Town Park. Parking at the beach has been going well this season.
D. Road Department update: The land purchase for the future salt shed has closed. The Board would like to thank John Roy for the impetus to acquire the land for a salt shed. It will be an asset to the Town and the Road Dept. area will be able to be cleaned up once a shed is built and the salt pile is moved.
E. Old South Hero Meeting House (OSHMH): There will be an RFP drafted for stabilization of the building.
F. ARPA fund updates: David Roy is on the ARPA committee. He will be asked to come to a future Selectboard meeting.
G. Wastewater update: See above
H. The Town website is running out of bandwidth storage. The State has deemed that minutes and agendas only have to be saved on the website for 1 year, as they are always available in paper form. After discussion, the Board has decided to save 5 years of minutes to the website and see if that will alleviate the problem.

10. Adjournment:
-Ross Brown made a motion to adjourn 8:35 pm. The motion was seconded, all in attendance so voted and the motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,                                          Approved by,

_______________________________ ________________________________
Graham Brown, Secretary                                    David Carter, Chairman

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Administrative Officer’s Report to Selectboard                                 August 22, 2022

1. The DRB conditional use/site plan review for the proposed Town salt shed on newly acquired land on Hill Rd. will be August 24 at 7PM. The subdivision hearing initially scheduled for that night prior to the CU/SP hearing has been canceled since the boundary adjustment has now been accepted.  The subdivision hearing will be opened and immediately withdrawn, since the hearing had already been warned and abutters notified.
2. The Planning Commission received word that it has been awarded a $40,000 grant by the 2022 VTrans Bicycle and Pedestrian Program. This is one of 20 grants awarded State-wide.  It is a reimbursement grant and not a direct grant.  The Town will be responsible for 20% of the total costs.  I have VTrans Scoping Grant Recipient Project Commitments Form for the Board to sign tonight. In t, the Town agrees that it is responsible for its share of the project funding ($8000) and to meet the schedule requirements.
3. I received an email today from Ernie Patnoe in reference to the August 8 SB meeting at the library attended by representatives of VTrans and Fish and Wildlife. Ernie attended the meeting in person representing VTrans.  He outlined the concerns that had been discussed and what actions had been taken to this point.
   1. He had offered to loan their “speed cart” to the Town and claimed that no one had taken him up on the offer. I emailed him early last week and (I believe) Ross had left a voicemail about it.  I’ll try again.
   2. The “No Parking” signs have been placed along RT 2.
   3. In response to concerns from Ruby Brezinski about the nearby crosswalk (on RT 2?), it has been painted this year.
4. Jon Kaplan of VTrans had contacted me that their grant administrator, Peter Pochop, had agreed that a study of crosswalks on RT 2 in the area of Apple Island/Featherbed Lane could be included in the recently awarded VTrans Scoping Study but could not include parking issues on Featherbed Lane or the fishing access parking. (discussion continues below under Planning Commission).
5. Can additional speed limit signs be posted on Eagle Camp Rd.? T here is currently only one, in one direction.
6. I made one copy of the Class I Town Highways White Paper. Ross currently has it.  Does anyone else want a hard copy.  I sent digital copies too each SB member after the last meeting.
7. There will be a grants management symposium in Montpelier on October 27 [since postponed to December 8^th] hosted by Vermont Community Development Program (VCDP).
8. A grant writing workshop will be held in Portsmouth, NY on October 17-18 hosted by Grant Writing USA. Tuition is $495.  Does the Town want to send someone?

 

Planning Commission

2023 Town Plan discussion — The Commission had remaining public outreach opportunities on August 22, referred to as “Community Cheers and Cheese.”  The June 27 event drew over 125 attendees.  The last outreach at the South Hero Farmer’s Market was on August 17.

NRPC reported on the results of the Town Plan survey at the August 3 PC meeting. A complete copy of the results should be available now on the NRPC website, under ‘South Hero.’

The Planning Commission was asked at their August 17 meeting if an additional study for sidewalks across RT 2 in the area of Apple Island Resort could be tacked onto this grant.  Sandy Gregg spoke with Greta Brunswick of NRPC, who wrote the grant, and was told that the use of funds for anywhere outside of what is described in the Sidewalk Scoping Grant in the village zoning district is not possible.

The next PC meeting will be September 7 at 6PM, at the Worthen Library.   The discussion will be on the village zoning districts.

 

Development Review Board

1. The DRB’s next scheduled meeting is August 24^th. At this time, no further hearings have been scheduled.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Martha Taylor-Varney, ZA and Asst. to the Selectboard

 

 

 

 

Selectboard Minutes
Regular Meeting of Monday August 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM
At Worthen Library and via Zoom

Board Members Present: David Carter/Chairman, Skip Brown/Board Secretary, Ross Brown/Vice Chairman Anne Zolotas (via Zoom), and Chuck Hulse
Board Members Not Present: none
Others Present: Martha Taylor-Varney, ZA. Also see sign in sheet of in person and active Zoom participants. *Attendance SB 08-08-2022

1. Called to Order:
-The meeting was called to order by Chairman David Carter at 7:00 pm

2. Adjustment to Agenda:
-none

3. Minutes:
-Chuck Hulse made a motion to acknowledge the minutes as corrected of the meeting of July 25, 2022. The motion was seconded, all in attendance at the meeting so voted and the motion carried.

4. Public input:
A. Ruby Bresinsky discussed the fact that cars are parking on both sides of Featherbed Lane and sometimes even double parking. This causes a safety hazard to the residents of the Lane. Also, boats exiting the State boat ramp sometimes exit using Featherbed Lane. She asks that “no parking” signs be installed on Featherbed Lane and that better signage be installed to advise boaters to not turn onto Featherbed Lane. More discussion to follow below.
B. Penny Cunningham asked if the traffic calming study re: the village center area that was done in approximately 2000 be revisited. More discussion to follow below.

5. New Business:
A. There have been several accidents and near misses in the vicinity of the old Sandbar Motel and Apple Island Resort. The Town of South Hero invited representative of VTrans and Fish and Wildlife to this meeting to discuss the concerns in the area. Selectboard Chairman David Carter One began the discussion to request the possibility of installing 2 crosswalks in area between the LPD Holdings property and across to the Near Coastal Holdings marina, with the other one requested near the Apple Island Property and across to Featherbed Lane. Also, it was suggested that the speed limit in the area be reduced to 35mph and that radar signs indicating “your speed is” would be helpful. The Selectboard has also asked that “no parking” signs be placed on the North side of Route 2 between Featherbed Lane and the F&W access, as when overflow vehicles and boat trailers park there then the visibility is severely limited. See Map:US RT 2 Causeway to F&W parking
Some of the comments and responses regarding the above are as follows:
-Sheriff Ray Allen supports the Selectboard requests and does think that the current 40 mph speed limit is too fast in the area of crosswalks.
-F&W Representative Mike Wichrowski stated that he is not comfortable installing signs on Featherbed Lane since it is a private road. Note that F&W owns the land, and that the Featherbed Lane residents have a right of way/easement over it. F&W Commissioner Chris Herrick said that he would speak with the State legal council to inquire about whose responsibility signs would be.
-VTrans Bicycle and Pedestrian official Jon Kaplan stated that no parking on the North Side of Route 2 has already been established and that have apparently been missing for some time. VTrans district representative Ernie Patnoe is in charge of replacing the missing signs. He stated that he is waiting for a formal work order to replace them. They should be installed within 30 days and he will try to get that expedited. He also stated that he will look into a “your speed is” radar sign.
-In order to change the speed limit on a State road, the Vermont Traffic Committee has to be contacted.
– VTrans Bicycle and Pedestrian official Jon Kaplan stated that should crosswalks be designated, connecting infrastructure such as sidewalks need to be in place so that there will be a definitive landing spot on both sides of the road. South Hero can apply for a grant to help pay for a study and possibly some of the cost of such infrastructure.
-South Hero DRB member Lisa Kilcoyne feels that since this area is composed of many entities, it needs a designer who will come up with a long term solution.

-Featherbed Lane resident Erin Morse feels that all of the signs in the vicinity should be looked at and reviewed.
– VTrans district representative Ernie Patnoe explained that if South Hero wants more control of Route 2 in the Town, then it can look into taking it over as a Class 1 Town Highway. It will mean that South Hero would have to bear the financial responsibility of the road such as plowing, ditching, culverts etc., save for paving approximately every 20 years.
– Note that a video of the whole meeting can be found here: https://lcatv.org/south-hero
B. Recreation Commission member Carol Tremble was present to discuss the possibility of installing a “pump track” on Town property for BMX bicycles. The area behind Folsom Educational and Community Center is not suitable. More information will be available if an area is deemed possible. She asked if the Road Department can assemble and place a bicycle rack inside the fence at White’s Beach. Ross Brown will speak with the Road Crew to do it.
C. Ross Brown made a motion to approve and sign an Errors and Omissions document from the Listers for Roy and Diane Gates as the wrong value was assigned on a trailer. The motion was seconded, all in attendance so voted and the motion carried.

6. Administrative Assistant Report:
A. See the written report filed with these minutes (Below on the website or in Town Hall).

7. Old and Ongoing Business:
A. none at this meeting

8. Announcements and Communications:
A. see Other Business

9. Other Business:
A. Ross Brown made a motion to approve and sign orders 23-03 and to pay the bills associated with the orders. The motion was seconded, all in attendance so voted and the motion carried.
B. Town Clerk/Treasurer updates: The primary voting is tomorrow.
C. Recreation Commission (RC) update: David Carter stated that the White’s Beach area looks great. Tim Maxham suggested that the plantings under the large sign be attended to.
D. Road Department update: The land purchase for the future salt shed is still proceeding slowly.
E. Old South Hero Meeting House (OSHMH): There will be a “Cheese and Cheers” event on August 22, 2022.
F. ARPA fund updates: The Cemetery Commission wants to digitize their records and wonders whether ARPA funds will be suitable for this. It will be looked into.
G. Wastewater update: Peter Zamore discussed that fact that the study is funded with a fully reimbursable loan. Oddly, the State has requested that an underwriter look into the ability of South Hero to repay the loan should wastewater disposal ever be built and the loan then has to be paid back in the future. Otter Creek engineering and NRPC have outstanding invoices. They will not proceed with any more work until their invoices are paid. He asks for the Board to look into paying these invoices in the anticipation that the final loan approval will be granted. More information will follow at the next meeting.

10. Adjournment:
-Ross Brown made a motion to adjourn 8:50 pm. The motion was seconded, all in attendance so voted and the motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,                                         Approved by,

_______________________________ ________________________________
Graham Brown, Secretary                                   David Carter, Chairman

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Administrative Officer’s Report to Selectboard                                 August 8, 2022

1. The DRB conditional use/site plan review for the proposed Town salt shed on newly acquired land on Hill Rd. will be August 24 at 7PM. There will be a subdivision hearing that night prior to the CU/SP hearing, to replace the boundary adjustment application earlier approved by the ZA.

 

Planning Commission

2023 Town Plan discussion — The Commission has remaining public outreach opportunities August 22, referred to as “Community Cheers and Cheese.”  The June 27 event drew over 125 attendees.  An additional outreach opportunity will be at the Farmers’ Market on August 17.

NRPC reported on the results of the Town Plan survey at the August 3 PC meeting. A complete copy of the results should be available now on the NRPC website, under ‘South Hero.’

The Planning Commission rece9ved word today that it has been awarded a $40,000 grant by the 2022 VTrans Bicycle and Pedestrian Program.  This is one of 20 grants awarded State wide.  It is a reimbursement grant and not a direct grnt.  The Town will be responsible for 20% of the total costs.  An Agency project planner will be assigned to this project and an initial project meeting will be scheduled.  I will have more information after the next Planning Commission meeting.

The next PC meeting will be August 17 at 6PM, at the Town Office.

 

Development Review Board

1. The DRB will have no scheduled meetings until August 24^th.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Martha Taylor-Varney, ZA and Asst. to the Selectboard

 

 

 

Selectboard Minutes
Regular Meeting of Monday July 25, 2022 at 7:00 PM
At South Hero Town Hall and via Zoom

Board Members Present: David Carter/Chairman, Skip Brown/Board Secretary, Ross Brown/Vice Chairman Anne Zolotas (via phone), and Chuck Hulse
Board Members Not Present: none
Others Present: Martha Taylor-Varney, ZA + Naomi King, Town Clerk. Also see sign in sheet of in person and active Zoom participants. *Attendance SB 07-25-2022

1. Called to Order:
-The meeting was called to order by Chairman David Carter at 7:00 pm

2. Adjustment to Agenda:
-none

3. Minutes:
-Chuck Hulse made a motion to acknowledge the minutes of the meeting of July 11, 2022. The motion was seconded, all in attendance at the meeting so voted and the motion carried.

4. Public input:
A. Tim Maxham thanks all of the Board members, all of the Town Hall employees and especially Martha Taylor-Varney who made the recognition event possible that was held for him on July 22. He was humbled and very much appreciative of the community support.

5. New Business:
A. There have been several accidents and near misses in the vicinity of the old Sandbar Motel and Apple Island Resort. The Town of South Hero has invited VTrans and Fish and Wildlife to the August 8 Selectboard meeting to discuss the possibility of installing 2 crosswalks in area. One will be requested between the LPD Holdings property and across to the Near Coastal Holdings marina, with the other one to be requested near the Apple Island Property and across to Featherbed Lane. Also, it was suggested that the speed limit in the area be reduced to 35mph and that radar signs indicating “your speed is” would be helpful. The Selectboard will also ask that “no parking” signs be placed on the North side of Route 2 between Featherbed Lane and the F&W access, as when overflow vehicles and boat trailers park there then the visibility is severely limited. Employees of Apple Island and some residents of Featherbed Lane were present at this meeting and are also in agreement with these recommendations. More info will be at the next meeting.
B. The next meeting of the Selectboard will be in the lower level of the Worthen Library at 28 Community Lane in South Hero at 7:00 pm.

6. Administrative Assistant Report:
A. See the written report filed with these minutes (Below on the website or in Town Hall).
B. Ross Brown made a motion not allow an application for a commercial driveway permit from Island Excavating on Sunset View Rd. due to wear and tear, as Sunset View Rd. was not engineered for heavy commercial vehicles. See the letter submitted from Road Commissioner, John Roy. *7-19-2022 Road Commissioner Letter The motion was seconded, all in attendance so voted and the motion carried.

7. Old and Ongoing Business:
A. none at this meeting

8. Announcements and Communications:
A. see Other Business

9. Other Business:
A. Ross Brown made a motion to approve and sign orders 23-02 and to pay the bills associated with the orders. The motion was seconded, all in attendance so voted and the motion carried.
B. Town Clerk/Treasurer updates: The primary voting is August 9. It is hoped that volunteers can help set up the voting booths on Thursday August 4 and/or Monday August 8. The wall to the current Treasurers office does not go to the ceiling. Ross Brown will look into insulating and filling it in to help soundproof it.

C. Recreation Commission (RC) update: The RC held a reorganizational meeting and a new slate of officers was chosen. The RC plans to meet monthly in the future.
D. Road Department update: An ad to pressure wash and paint the Town Garage and Town Hall will be placed.
E. Old South Hero Meeting House (OSHMH): Nothing new since the last meeting.
F. ARPA fund updates: Nothing new since the last meeting.

10. Adjournment:
-Skip Brown made a motion to adjourn 8:05 pm. The motion was seconded, all in attendance so voted and the motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,                                         Approved by,

_______________________________ ________________________________
Graham Brown, Secretary                                     David Carter, Chairman

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Administrative Officer’s Report to Selectboard                                 July 25, 2022

1. I received a Town Highway Access permit application from Island Excavating for a new entrance onto Sunset View Rd. Ross has spoken to John Roy about it and will confer with the Selectboard this evening.
2. I asked Deb Jorschick of Camp Hochelaga about the delivery trucks that are speeding on Hochelaga Rd. She said she would speak to them to ask them to slow down.  A traffic Study has not yet been scheduled to reduce the speed limit there.
3. I have received responses from Apple Island, Sheriff Allen, Mark Naud (Near Costal Holdings, and Pierre Leblanc (LPD Holdings, LLC) that they will be attending the August 8 Selectboard meeting. I have heard nothing from VTrans or Fish and Wildlife.
4. The DRB conditional use/site plan review for the proposed Town salt shed on newly acquired land on Hill Rd. will be August 24 at 7PM.

Planning Commission

2023 Town Plan discussion — The Commission has remaining public outreach opportunities August 22, referred to as “Community Cheers and Cheese.”  The June 27 event drew over 125 attendees.  An additional outreach opportunity will be at the Farmers’ Market on August 17.

The PC’s survey has closed.  There were 155 responses. NRPC will report on the results at the August 3 PC meeting.

Development Review Board

1. The DRB will have no scheduled meetings until August 24^th.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Martha Taylor-Varney, ZA and Asst. to the Selectboard

 

Selectboard Minutes
Regular Meeting of Monday July 11, 2022 at 7:00 PM
At South Hero Town Hall and via Zoom

Board Members Present: David Carter/Chairman, Skip Brown/Board Secretary, Ross Brown/Vice Chairman Anne Zolotas (via phone), and Chuck Hulse
Board Members Not Present: none
Others Present: Martha Taylor-Varney, ZA (via Zoom) + Naomi King, Town Clerk + Kim Julow, Treasurer. Also see sign in sheet of in person and active Zoom participants. *Attendance SB 07-11-2022

1. Called to Order:
-The meeting was called to order by Chairman David Carter at 7:00 pm

2. Adjustment to Agenda:
-none

3. Minutes:
-Ross Brown made a motion to acknowledge the minutes of the meeting of June 27, 2022. The motion was seconded, all in attendance at the meeting so voted and the motion carried.

4. Public input:
A. Janine Bellinghiri emailed the Board about cars parking on the green space in front of the old “Tourist/Honeymoon” cottage near the Old Meeting House that is being restored by the South Hero Museum. Signs will be installed to keep cars off of it.
B. Ruby Brezinsky of Featherbed Lane was present to discuss the parking issue at the Fish and Wildlife, John Guilmette, boat ramp area. When the parking lot is full, many trucks and trailers park on the shoulder of Route 2. This severely impacts the sight lines for anyone leaving Featherbed Lane and is a safety problem. The Selectboard will compose a letter to VTrans asking for no parking signs from Featherbed Lane westward to the fishing access driveway.

5. New Business:
A. Bridget Kerr was present to submit a list of prospective members to the newly formed Conservation Commission. Ross Brown made a motion to appoint Bridget Kerr, Robert Fireovid, David Hobbs, Cynthia Kelley, Mark Naud and Sue Straight to the Conservation Commission. * Conservation Commission Members The motion was seconded, all in attendance so voted and the motion carried. The first meeting will probably be in September and the Commission will be organized at that time.
B. Kim Julow presented the tax rate for FY 22/23. Ross Brown made a motion to set the residential tax rate of 2.0791 and the non-residential tax rate of 2.1457. The motion was seconded, all in attendance so voted and the motion carried.
C. There have been several accidents and near misses in the vicinity of the old Sandbar Motel and Apple Island Resort. In the past, VTrans has stated that the area does not need any traffic calming or a crosswalk. With the upcoming development of the old Sandbar property the Board feels that the issue should be reexamined. Ross Brown made a motion to ask VTrans officials to a future Selectboard meeting to discuss safety in the area of the old Sandbar property, Apple Island and the two marinas. The motion was seconded, all in attendance so voted and the motion carried.
D. A 1% Meals and Alcohol tax was voted in on Town Meeting Day. The Vermont Tax Department was ready to begin to collect the tax on July 1, and then discovered that the legislature had a 1997 list that specified only certain Towns that were able to collect a local option tax. South Hero was not on that list. The legislature has to vote to allow South Hero (and any other Town that wishes to impose a local tax). Our local representatives are aware of the issue and will bring it up at the next session.

6. Administrative Assistant Report:
A. See the written report filed with these minutes (Below on the website or in Town Hall).
B. Ross Brown made a motion to waive $250.00 of the proposed Ron Gentile subdivision fee if the applicant withdraws the application. The motion was seconded, all in attendance so voted and the motion carried.

7. Old and Ongoing Business:
A. none at this meeting

8. Announcements and Communications:
A. see Other Business

9. Other Business:
A. Skip Brown made a motion to approve and sign orders 23-01 and to pay the bills associated with the orders. The motion was seconded, all in attendance so voted and the motion carried.
B. Town Clerk/Treasurer updates: Kim Julow notes that the audit is scheduled for August 16 and 17.
C. Recreation Commission (RC) update: Chuck Hulse noted that the next meeting is currently scheduled for July 19 and that the Commission hopes to reorganize at that meeting.
D. Road Department update: The striping on Landon Rd. and South St has been completed. The purchase of the land for the proposed salt shed should close in the next 2 weeks.
E. Old South Hero Meeting House (OSHMH): Skip Brown made a motion to extend the contract for Arnold & Scangus Architects until the end of December 2022. The motion was seconded, all in attendance so voted and the motion carried.
F. ARPA fund updates: The Survey is complete and is being reviewed by the PC.
G. Anne Zolotas stated that the July 4 parade was great success and would like to thank the Dubuque Family for allowing the staging on their land, all off the volunteers who assisted and all of the participants who partook.
H. Ross Brown made a motion to go into executive session for personnel matters at 8:25 pm. The motion was seconded, all in attendance so voted and the motion carried. Executive session ended at 8:30 pm. After Executive session, Ross Brown made a motion to approve the rate of pay and salaries as discussed and budgeted. The motion was seconded, all in attendance so voted and the motion carried.

10. Adjournment:
-David Carter made a motion to adjourn 8:32 pm. The motion was seconded, all in attendance so voted and the motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,                                          Approved by,

_______________________________ ________________________________
Graham Brown, Secretary                                    David Carter, Chairman

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Administrative Officer’s Report to Selectboard July 11, 2022
1. The Town’s Boundary Adjustment at the Town garage became effective on July 7. I have been asked to wait until the property closes before having the survey recorded.
2. I was asked about reducing the speed limit on Hochelaga Rd. from 35 to 25mph. Sheriff Allen told me that a traffic study will need to be conducted before the speed limit can be changed. The Town of Grand Isle is currently conducting a town-wide traffic study so I will contact them to get more information as to the process. In the meantime, can the Town put up a ‘Children – Slow’ sign n the meantime?
3. I would like to request that the Board approve a partial refund for a subdivision application before the DRB if it is withdrawn at the July 13 meeting? The Applicant paid $300 for an administrative review of a 2-lot subdivision but the survey was found to have errors that the surveyor has refused to correct. The BNoard cannot approve a survey that does not meet the requirements of the Development Regulations. The Applicant hs stated that he may choose to withdraw the application at the July 13 meeting if he is unable to get the surveyor to correct his work.

Planning Commission
2023 Town Plan discussion — The Commission has scheduled public outreach opportunities for June 27 (today from 4 to 6PM) and August 22, to be referred to as “Community Cheers and Cheese.” Three additional outreach opportunities will be at the Farmers’ Market on June 22, July 13, and August 17. The June 27 outreach will be from 4-6pm at the Old South Hero Meeting House.
The PC’s survey has been approved and is now available online at the NRPC website under South Hero.
There was no meeting on July 6th. The next meeting is July 20.
Development Review Board
1. The redevelopment of the old Sand Bar Inn lot at 59 US RT 2 was approved by the Board at their June 8th meeting.

Respectfully submitted,
Martha Taylor-Varney, ZA and Asst. to the Selectboard