Ashley Hodge

The board reviewed a lot line adjustment application for the Charles & Sonja Sheldon Trust and Propan Realty LLC, accepting it as complete, granting requested waivers, and ultimately approving the boundary line adjustment with the condition that property taxes be made current. Additionally, the board received a report on approved zoning permits, discussed the procedural requirements and risks associated with phasing a campground development project, and received an update regarding the receipt of two proposals for the Master Plan.

The board reviewed correspondence regarding water system compliance and received reports on previously approved zoning permits. Key business included the selection of a firm to update the Master Plan, resulting in the approval of a proposal for $34,335, which incorporates stakeholder workshops and surveys. Additionally, the board authorized inquiries into digitized mapping resources and approved an updated professional services contract.

The agenda for the meeting includes the review of reports from the County Administrator, the Superintendent of Corrections, the Nursing Home Administrator, the Finance Director, and the HR Coordinator. Key business items involve the approval of payrolls and disbursements, potential budget transfers, and various matters related to unincorporated places, such as the reappointment of a Planning Board member, approval of property and yield tax warrants, distribution of National Forest Reserve Funds, and the execution of 2026 Memorandums of Understanding for regional grants and services. Additionally, the commissioners will receive an update on the surety bond status for a decommissioning agreement and hold a non-public session regarding the Tax Collector.

The board received updates from various departments including correctional services, nursing home administration, finance, and human resources. Key topics included a post-season update from Vail Resorts, public concerns regarding the potential relocation of a nursing home facility, and updates on drug environment reports. The board authorized payrolls and disbursements, approved HSA contributions for employees, and ratified an updated wage schedule. Furthermore, the board reviewed and approved grant applications, contracts for surveying services, and building permits for unincorporated places. Multiple nonpublic sessions were held to discuss financial, personnel, and other sensitive matters.

The meeting commenced with the approval of an amended agenda, including the addition of a non-public session. Key actions included approving payrolls and disbursements for January and authorizing payments for February. The Board approved the Decommissioning Agreement for the Windpark in Dixville and Millsfield, contingent upon counsel approval of the surety bond. Public hearings covered requests regarding a dumpster for Success Pond residents, the status of a petition concerning tipping fees from AVRRDD, and the AVRRDD gas project. The Sheriff's Department reported on building inspections and provided updates on the Fish & Game ATV grant and the Stonegarden 2025 grant, for which a Certificate of Vote was approved authorizing funding execution. Financial matters involved reviewing Tax Anticipation Note bids and approving a fixed rate with Passumpsic Bank, as well as finalizing the 2026 Coös County and Unincorporated Places Budgets for submission to the Delegation. Business related to Unincorporated Places included ratifying building permits and approving the forwarding of a proposed zoning amendment for the Mt. Washington Cog Railway to the Delegation. Budget transfers for the County Nursing Hospital, Nursing Home, and Department of Corrections were reviewed and approved. Finally, the Board entered and exited both non-public and executive sessions and approved sealing the minutes for one year and a day.