Town of North Hero

The meeting focused on the organization of the Board of Civil Authority, which included the unanimous election of Diane Bahrenburg as the chair. Key administrative actions involved the review and unanimous approval of the Annual Administrative Checklist and the Polling Place Policy. The board also reviewed and accepted the list of voters added to the checklist between January 2025 and January 2026. An inquiry regarding a voter with a duplicate name was noted for further research by the Town Clerk.

The agenda for the meeting included several key discussion and action items. These encompassed the review of the Financial Report and Budget Status, discussion regarding the Town Wide Reappraisal, review of the Lister Training Schedule, and handling the Certificate of No Appeals Pending. Further items involved updating the status of ongoing work such as map changes/corrections, sales verification letters, building permits, picture uploads, and PTTR entries. A report from the Assessor, including training updates and review of assessment changes, was also scheduled.

Key discussions focused on the Zoning Administrator (ZA) and Municipal Manager's Agent (MMA) report, specifically addressing the need for two structure permits for the new fire station and public works garage, which requires revisiting. The commission also discussed issues arising from a recent Development Review Board (DRB) meeting concerning setback waiver regulations for structures versus uses. Planning for the upcoming Town Plan update was initiated, with an anticipated attendance from the Northern রানী Regional Planning Commission (NRPC) representative in March to commence the update process. The board also acknowledged and thanked a member for their service.

This document outlines the required updates and submission process for the Town of North Hero's Fiscal Year 27/28 Capital Improvement Plan. It details instructions for updating asset & fleet inventory, facilities inventory, equipment repair & maintenance schedules, and capital project submission forms. The plan emphasizes evaluating projects using a ranking model to determine priorities and includes guidance on committee procedures, membership recommendations, and a timeline for plan development and approval.

Key discussions included a request from Island Outdoor Education (IOE) to use Camp Ingalls for a summer camp focused on outdoor skills for 11-14 year olds. The Committee approved the request contingent upon the submission of the required application, fee, and proof of insurance, and also approved the request to instruct/build controlled "survival fires" as part of the camp lessons. Other agenda items involved reviewing outstanding issues regarding Pelots (Birding Platform, repairs to steep sections and RR bed), Ingalls site use, and Footpath matters, which were largely postponed until the March meeting. Summer camp planning for 2026 presented the lineup of 7 camps and the introduction of a new "Little Pioneers History Camp"; the registration opening dates for residents and non-residents were confirmed. The Committee also discussed support for the Grand Isle School ice rink, upcoming events such as a Library collaboration on animal tracking, and the status of the Ingalls Rental Process. Member re-appointments for the upcoming year were noted.