Michael Bell

The agenda includes discussion and potential action on various permit applications, including a porch/deck addition, a columbaria expansion, a stormwater pipe solution, a rain garden installation, a concrete pad installation, a new front porch, and plumbing permits. Additionally, the agenda covers tree removals at various locations and no permit required notices for roofing replacements. There was also discussion regarding the opening of Post Office Restoration RFP Sealed Bid Envelopes, and a building restoration at the U.S. Post Office.

The Board of Election Supervisors convened to discuss and address various aspects of election management and charter amendments. Key discussion points included reviewing draft charter amendment language and proposed elections chapter language. The board also addressed recommendations for changes in the charter, covering aspects such as residency requirements, the term of board of elections, duties of the board, and notice of elections. Additional topics included voter registration, absentee ballots, preservation of ballots, and filling commissioner vacancies.

The agenda includes the review of a fence extension application, notices for roofing replacements, and a work session to discuss the 'Demolition By Neglect' property identification and enforcement process. The meeting also involves a staff report discussing procedures to identify, evaluate, and enforce 'Demolition by Neglect' properties, including a review of procedures from other communities and plans for a public comment period. The Historic Commission addressed a complaint about water damage at the Robert Morris Inn, approving a letter to schedule a 'Right to Enter' inspection. They reviewed and approved applications related to driveway/sidewalk materials and door color, and discussed window replacements, tabling one item for further analysis. Additionally, they addressed the removal of a dilapidated accessory structure and held a consultation on extending a rear bay to the second floor.

The agenda includes permit applications for various projects such as porch and deck additions, columbaria expansion, stormwater pipe solutions, rain garden installation, concrete pad installation, new front porch construction, and plumbing permits. It also covers tree removals at multiple locations. Additionally, there are no permit required notices for roofing replacements. The Planning Commission Meetings have been moved to the second and last Tuesday of each month.

The committee convened to discuss updates to the Oxford Comprehensive Plan, focusing on a new Resilience chapter. Discussions included mapping sources and degrees of risk, determining town resiliency priorities, and setting goals for the near and long term. The committee reviewed draft text for presentation to the community and planned to develop a Strategic Resilience Plan for the Town. Other topics included Citizen's Group engagement, GIS mapping, and the Earmark Award with Cooperative Oxford Laboratory.