Scott Brooks

The board meeting is convened to conduct a property tax assessment appeal regarding the property located at 21 Barber Road, Saint George, Vermont. The agenda includes a presentation by the municipal assessor and a representative from Comcast Corporation concerning the property tax appeal, followed by a deliberation session.

The board conducted a public hearing regarding a proposed subdivision application to create a new 10.1-acre residential lot. Key topics discussed included the proposed building envelope's adherence to environmental standards, driveway access from Route 116, wastewater permitting status, and fire emergency vehicle access. The board also reviewed the inclusion of an accessory dwelling unit within a barn-style structure, site considerations for wildlife corridors, wetland buffers, and adjacency to conservation lands. The subdivision application was approved by the board.

The commission reviewed the status of stone cleaning for Revolutionary War veterans and the progress of obtaining a 911 street number for the cemetery. A debrief of a recent burial process led to recommendations for traffic management, commissioner presence at burials, and site maintenance. Plans were discussed for purchasing safety equipment, including signs and vests. The commission also addressed a funding request for leaf removal, upcoming cemetery maintenance tasks, and the scheduling of a headstone placement.

The Selectboard held a public hearing regarding the Vermont Community Development Program Grant. The discussion covered the utilization of $42,600 in funds for an ADA compliance audit, community engagement, environmental review, and design services for infrastructure improvements to town buildings. The board reviewed the status of the grant and the project timeline, concluding with a motion to close the hearing after an opportunity for public comment.

The board meeting includes several action items, such as reviewing a schoolhouse request, discussing a road consultant contract renewal, and addressing town clerk pay adjustments. The agenda also covers updates from the road consultant regarding the VT Better Roads Program and the town road survey. Additionally, the board will discuss the St. George community co-op water source, a human library event, CCRPC appointments, and assessor errors and omissions certificates. The session concludes with a discussion of order number approvals.