Town of Wardsboro

The Board of Civil Authority meeting addressed the appeal of a property assessment, reviewed the voter checklist, and discussed procedures. Key points included the presentation of evidence by both the appellant and the listers, a site inspection, and clarifications on property valuation factors. The Board of Abatement addressed a request for tax abatement due to a double billing issue. The Board of Civil Authority reconvened to continue the hearing, reviewed an inspection report, and considered comparable property data before adjourning.

The commission examined a subdivision application and found it incomplete due to missing surveyor's signature, seal, and driveway access information. They will seek information from the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources regarding zones for wells and septic systems. The Wardsboro Select Board approved amendments to the Wardsboro Zoning Bylaw, and preparations for printing and disseminating the approved bylaw were discussed. Commissioners received a hearing notice and draft town plan regarding Jamaica's town plan update and a summary of Windham Regional Commission activities, including the adoption of the regional plan update.

The meeting addressed several topics, including damage to the Town Hall stage wall during school graduation, a request to remove a bureau from the Girl Scout room during the Gilfeather Festival, and updates from the Windham Solid Waste Management District. The board discussed water/wastewater funding available to private homeowners and considered the district's bid for compost removal. The Public Works Foreman reported on completed and upcoming road work, including work on Gilfeather Road, scour touch-ups, chloride application, and excavator servicing. The board discussed GMP regarding Terwilliger Road work. New business included discussion regarding ACO coverage and a Hazard Mitigation Plan update. The board also addressed the MERP Project Manager RFP and the Ash Tree Removal Revised RFP.

The meeting addressed citizens' concerns, including a complaint about a power line. Bids were opened for the Sheldon Hill Culvert #5 engineering and ash tree removal, with decisions made to accept the Waysville bid for the culvert and re-bid the tree removal based on budget. The board reviewed reports, discussed roadside mowing, culvert replacement on Fairview Rd., and work in the right-of-way for GMP, including a plan to submit requirements and draft a letter regarding ratepayer costs. They also reviewed overweight permits. New business included a BCA appeal, biennial checklist review, a Board of Abatement meeting, the MERP project manager scope of work, the 2025 tax rate, sheriff/ACO coverage, and Shine Road discontinuation.

The meeting addressed citizens' concerns regarding paving bids from Bazin Bros for Bills Road, Main Street, and Cross Road. The board reviewed the Transfer Station Inspection Report and discussed the GMP permit for work in the right-of-way, including requirements to be written by Garland. The treasurer submitted reports on expenses, accountings for FEMA storms, and the Sheldon Hill culvert scoping study. The board discussed the Tree Grant bid ad and the Local Emergency Operations Plan. The board requests waiver of vendor fee for energy committee table at July 4.