Jessica James

The Selectboard held its reorganization meeting, where members were elected to various leadership roles, rules of procedure were adopted, and liaison assignments were made. The Board discussed highway department activities including road maintenance, culvert planning, and grant applications. Actions included the approval of an AOT Certificate of Compliance, an Annual Financial Plan for town highways, and the initiation of an Excess Weight Permit Ordinance. The Board reviewed a window cleaning bid for the Town Hall, made numerous appointments to various municipal committees and boards, and discussed the tax status of a property acquired through a FEMA buyout. Finally, the Board reviewed correspondence regarding the restructuring of the VARS executive board and approved a payroll warrant.

The meeting included discussions on postponing the vote for positions, planning for spring projects, reviewing an estimate for a memorial plaque, and exploring round-up fundraising campaigns with local businesses. Future business items identified include wind blocking for the ice rink and the pursuit of various grant resources for community development.

The Planning Commission held a working session to review the current draft of the Land Use Regulations. The commission discussed feedback and edits received from the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Conservation Commission. Additionally, the commission identified a need for language revisions in the section regarding zoning permits and scheduled a follow-up meeting to continue these deliberations.

The Planning Commission held a working session focused on the draft Land Use Regulations, specifically reviewing Article 10.3 regarding zoning permits. Decisions were made to create a document titled Land Use Permit, to address the expiration of Conditional Use Permits, and to release the February 25 draft for public review. Additionally, the commission voted to schedule a public hearing for the proposed Land Use Regulation changes and received an announcement regarding a future public hearing to be held by Regional Planning on the approval of the Ferrisburgh Town Plan.

The committee reviewed progress on MERP grant energy improvements for the Fire Hall and discussed future plans for the Town Hall. Updates were provided regarding the Union Meeting Hall, specifically concerning lintel repairs, HVAC scope of work, tower maintenance, window security systems, and stage/mechanical room drawings. The committee noted the repair of the Garaventa lift and reviewed a bill for the Sisters property water hook-up. Old business included an update on the Sisters property demolition and the installation of a power-assist door opener. New business focused on addressing the Town Hall stone retaining walls, with plans to gather additional bids and review historical engineering records.