Continue reading →

Continue reading →

 https://zoom.us/j/97227911757?pwd=TEd4YmdKMzJUd3NaTERhVUFOWWsydz09

Meeting ID: 972 2791 1757   Passcode: 352680    (Jan. 4th thru Sept.20^th)

One tap mobile +13017158592, 97227911757#,,,,*352680# US (Washington D.C)

• CALL TO ORDER
  1. Elect Selectboard Vice Chair

• ADDITIONS/AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA
• APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  1. February 16, 2021 Regular Meeting
  2. March 1^st, 2021 Informational Meeting
  3. March 4^th, 2021 Organizational Meeting
•  Road Foreman’s & Road Commissioner’s Report
• ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT’S REPORT
• COMMITTEE REPORT
• SCHEDULED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
• UNSCHEDULED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
• OLD BUSINESS
  1. Status of Animal Control Complaint – Mr. Fitzpatrick Reporting
  2. Emerald Ash Borer – Jay Wilson Reporting
• NEW BUSINESS
  1. Personnel Policy
  2. Conflict of Interest Policy
  3. Selectboard Rules of Procedure
  4. Financial Policy
• CORRESPONDENCE
  1. Thank you, Card, – Schreyer Family
  2. The Gathering Place – Update on the Services provided during COVID.
  3. Prevent Child Abuse – Plant a pinwheel garden during the month of April to show support.
  4. SeVEDS & Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation – Email Alex Beck
  5. Rock River Preservation presentation to Selectboard – Anonymous response

• PAY ORDERS
  1. Payroll Warrant #11153    Amount $ 5,315.78
  2. Payroll Warrant #11154    Amount $ 5,030.37
  3. Payroll Warrant #11155    Amount $ N/A
  4. Account Payable # 21019 Amount $ N/A

• ADJOURN

Continue reading →

Continue reading →

6:00 P.M.  Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/2642477645?pwd=MTVUZGRMSFJ4MXpMcFhNN0JBNk0yZz09

Meeting ID: 264 247 7645       Pass code: n6AnMG

One tap mobile           +13126266799,,2642477645#,,,,*490269# US (Chicago) +19292056099,,2642477645#,,,,*490269# US (New York)

1.  CALL TO ORDER
2. ELECT: CHAIR: VICE-CHAIR:         CLERK:
3. MEETING SCHEDULE

• • DATE, LOCATION & TIME OF REGULAR SELECTBOARD MEETINGS
  • BOARD OF HEALTH & LOCAL BOARD OF LIQUOR CONTROL (Usually as needed.)

4. LOCATION FOR POSTING OF NOTICES & MINUTES
5. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR POSTING OF NOTICES & ADVERTISEMENTS
6. ADD NAME OF NEW CHAIR TO

• • PERSONNEL POLICY FOR CONTACT (Sign new Personnel Policy March 15th)
  • CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY;
  • SELECTBOARD RULES OF PROCEDURE;
  • FINANCIAL POLICIES

7. APPOINTMENTS

1. • ROAD COMMISSIONER
   • EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
   • EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
   • DELEGATES TO WINDHAM REGIONAL COMMISSION
   • ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
   • POUNDKEEPER (Usually Windham County Humane Society)
   • FENCE VIEWERS
   • REPRESENTATIVE TO RESCUE, INC.
   • TOWN ENERGY COORDINATOR
   • TREE WARDEN
   • SENIOR SOLUTIONS REPRESENTATIVE
   • WINDHAM SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
   • WINDHAM SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT ALTERNATE
   • VERMONT GREEN-UP
   • PLANNING COMMISSION
   • DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD & ALTERNATES
   • CONSERVATION COMMISSION
   • WILLIAMSVILLE HALL COMMITTEE
   • TOWN OFFICE BUILDING COMMITTEE
   • ELECTED OFFICIALS POSITIONS OPEN – (APPOINTMENTS FOR 1 YEAR ONLY)

8.  ADJOURNMENT

Join Zoom Meeting   https://zoom.us/j/97227911757?pwd=TEd4YmdKMzJUd3NaTERhVUFOWWsydz09

Meeting ID: 972 2791 1757   Passcode: 352680    (Jan. 4th thru Sept.20^th)

One tap mobile +13017158592,,97227911757#,,,,*352680# US (Washington D.C)

•  CALL TO ORDER
•  ADDITIONS/AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA

• SCHEDULED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC   
  • Town Moderator Deborah Luskin        

• NEW BUSINESS
  •  Review the Articles 1 thru 39 on the Australian ballot to be voted on Tuesday March 2^nd       

• ADJOURN

Continue reading →

February 11, 2021 Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Zoom Conference Call
In keeping with “revisions from Act 92
(H.681) which Governor Scott signed into law on March 30, 2020. The act sets forth new Open Meeting Law procedures in response to COVID-19 … to encourage public bodies to meet electronically while also providing the public with electronic access to meetings in lieu of a designated physical location.” Updated 5.27.20.
https://www.vlct.org/municipal-assistance/municipal-topics/vermonts-open-meeting-law

To join Zoom-based Planning Commission meeting on February 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.:
https://zoom.us/j/93502891468?pwd=bUdjZ0RHcXN1eEJqRHVVdnZ0UDNXQT09
Meeting ID: 935 0289 1468 Passcode: 936176
One tap mobile: +16465588656,,93502891468#,,,,*936176# US (New York)
Dial by your location: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 935 0289 1468 Passcode: 936176 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abXmg7mrWM

Agenda

I. Call to order 6:00 p.m.

II. Introductions (Commission members, guests, and members of the public) 6:01 – 6:06

III. Additions to the Agenda 6:07 – 6:10
(“Additions” might include a suggestion for an action step with a specific timeline and a person assigned to the action step or a suggestion for a future agenda item.)

IV. Review and approve minutes from January 28, 2021 6:11 – 6:15

V. Unscheduled members of the public 6:16 – 6:21

VI. Old Business 6:22 – 7:55
1. Natural Burial Zoning Bylaw revision – review of accomplishment – Lynn 6:22-6:35
2. Broadband update, Deerfield Valley Communications Union District – Jane 6:36-6:46
3. Zoning Bylaw for Short Term Rentals – next steps discussion – Lynn 6:47-7:15
4. Selectboard meeting, Feb 15: Who will attend? / Topics: Town Plan / Short Term Rentals 7:16-7:21
5. Development Review Board (DRB) Report – Walt 7:22-7:32
6. Update on food insecurity panel for Planning Commission meeting – Ken 7:33-7:43
7. Terms of Office, reappointments to Planning Commission, next steps – all 7:44-7:55

VII. New Business 7:56 – 8:00

VIII. Correspondence 8:01 – 8:11

IX. Adjournment 8:12

Note: Regular Planning Commission meetings are scheduled for the 2 nd & 4 th Thursdays of each month at 6:00 PM via Zoom.
All interested parties are welcome to attend. Next meeting will be February 25, 2021.
Posting locations: Newfane Town Office, WW Building Supply, Newfane Market, Williamsville Post Office
Town of Newfane web site:
http://newfanevt.com/meetings/meeting-schedules/
http://newfanevt.com/meetings/planning-commission-minutes/

Continue reading →

Join Zoom Meeting   https://zoom.us/j/97227911757?pwd=TEd4YmdKMzJUd3NaTERhVUFOWWsydz09

Meeting ID: 972 2791 1757   Passcode: 352680    (Jan. 4th thru Sept.20^th)

One tap mobile +13017158592,,97227911757#,,,,*352680# US (Washington D.C)

•  CALL TO ORDER
• ADDITIONS/AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA
• APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. January 4^th, 2021 Regular Meeting
2. January 11^th, 2021 Budget meeting

• ROAD BUSINESS

Road Foreman’s & Road Commissioner’s Report

•  ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT’S REPORT
• COMMITTEE REPORT

Planning Commission Economic Development: 3 Parts

1. Economic Development, Ken Estey & Newfane Town Plan
2. Broadband, Jane Douglass & the DVCUD
3. Short-term Rentals, Lynn Forrest & draft zoning bylaw revision

• SCHEDULED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

Deborah Luskin – BCTV & Advance Planning for Town Meeting

• UNSCHEDULED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
•  OLD BUSINESS

1. Status of Animal Control Complaint – Mr. Fitzpatrick Reporting
2. Investment Property- Ms. Huber updating

• NEW BUSINESS
• CORRESPONDENCE

1. Barry Aleshnick
2. Ann Golob
3. Eileen Fahey
4. Margaret Wimberger
5. Thomas C. Ely

•  PAY ORDERS

1. Payroll Warrant #11490    Amount $ N/A
2. Payroll Warrant #11491    Amount $  N/A
3. Account Payable # 21013 Amount $ N/A

• ADJOURN

BOARD OF CIVIL AUTHORITY WILL BE MEETING (Justice of the Peace and Selectboard Members)

• Town Meeting Polling Place

January 14, 2021 Time: 6:00 PM Place: Zoom Conference Call – In keeping with “revisions from Act 92 (H.681) which Governor Scott signed into law on March 30, 2020. The act sets forth new Open Meeting Law procedures in response to COVID-19 … to encourage public bodies to meet electronically while also providing the public with electronic access to meetings in lieu of a designated physical location.” Updated 5.27.20.
https://www.vlct.org/municipal- assistance/municipal-topics/vermonts-open-meeting-law

To join Zoom-based Planning Commission meeting on January 14 at 6:00 p.m.:
https://zoom.us/j/92099392403?pwd=cTA0YWhidXFsMjFZWnZYUHQvWUM5dz09

Meeting ID: 920 9939 2403 Passcode: 266691
One tap mobile +16465588656,,92099392403#,,,,*266691# US (New York)
Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 920 9939 2403 Passcode: 266691
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adQqeSUGh9

Agenda

I. Call to order 6:00 p.m.

II. Introductions (Commission members, guests, and members of the public) 6:01 – 6:20

III. Additions to the Agenda 6:21 – 6:30
(“Additions” might include a suggestion for an action step with a specific timeline and a person assigned to the action step or a suggestion for a future agenda item.)

IV. Review and approve minutes from December 23 6:31 – 6:40

V. Unscheduled members of the public 6:41 – 6:51

VI. Old Business 6:52 – 8:28
1. Broadband update, Deerfield Valley Communications Union District – Jane 6:52-7:01
2. Discussion of most recent draft of Zoning Bylaw for Short Term Rentals – Lynn 7:02-8:00
3. Selectboard meeting, Jan 18, coverage / Topic: Economic Development 8:01-8:11
4. Report from Development Review Board (DRB) 8:12-8:22
5. Upcoming zoom-based educational opportunity 8:23-8:28
AARP VT, Enabling Better Places Workshop, Tues 1.26 & Thurs 1.28 / 1:00 pm

VII. New Business 8:29 – 8:45
1. Proposal for reports to Planning Commission on food and housing insecurity

VIII. Correspondence 8:46 – 8:50

IX. Adjournment 8:51

Note: Regular Planning Commission meetings are scheduled for the 2 nd & 4 th Thursdays of each month at 6:00 PM via Zoom.
All interested parties are welcome to attend. Next meeting will be January 28, 2021.

Posting locations: Newfane Town Office, WW Building Supply, Newfane Market, Williamsville Post Office
Town of Newfane web site:
http://newfanevt.com/meetings/meeting-schedules/
http://newfanevt.com/meetings/planning-commission-minutes/

Join Zoom Meeting 

  https://zoom.us/j/97227911757?pwd=TEd4YmdKMzJUd3NaTERhVUFOWWsydz09

Meeting ID: 972 2791 1757  Passcode: 352680    (Jan. 4th thru Sept.20^th)

One tap mobile +13017158592,,97227911757#,,,,*352680# US (Washington D.C)

• CALL TO ORDER
•  ADDITIONS/AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA
• OLD BUSINESS:
  1. Expenditures
  2. Social Appropriations Donations
  3. Articles
  4. Warnings

The 6^th in a series of meetings to consider the budget for

The upcoming 2022 fiscal year

COVID 19 Procedures will be Followed

December 23, 2020
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Zoom Conference Call
In keeping with “revisions from Act 92 (H.681) which Governor Scott signed into law on March 30, 2020. The act sets forth new Open Meeting Law procedures in response to COVID-19 … to encourage public bodies to meet electronically while also providing the public with electronic access to meetings in lieu of a designated physical location.” Updated 5.27.20.
https://www.vlct.org/municipal-assistance/municipal-topics/vermonts-open-meeting-law

To join Zoom-based Planning Commission meeting on December 23 at 6:00 p.m.:
https://zoom.us/j/95554490503?pwd=RjJhQXc5YWFvVktZSEFrN2d1WlJKdz09
Meeting ID: 955 5449 0503 Passcode: 728723
One tap mobile +16465588656,,95554490503#,,,,*728723# US (New York)
Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 955 5449 0503 Passcode: 728723
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adkmL9oVKZ

Agenda

I. Call to order 6:00 p.m.

II. Introductions (Commission members, guests, and members of the public) 6:01 – 6:15

III. Additions to the Agenda 6:16 – 6:21
(“Additions” might include a suggestion for an action step with a specific timeline and a person assigned to the action step or a suggestion for a future agenda item.)

IV. Review and approve minutes from December 10 6:22 – 6:32

V. Unscheduled members of the public 6:33 – 6:43

VI. Old Business 6:44 – 8:30
1. Broadband update, Deerfield Valley Communications Union District – Jane 6:44-6:54
2. Report from Development Review Board (DRB) 6:55-7:05
3. Short-term Rentals, update on Selectboard meeting on Dec 21 & next steps – Lynn/Ken 7:06-7:36
4. Selectboard meeting, Jan 4, coverage & discussion topic – all 7:37-8:00
5. Planning Commission Annual Report for 2020 Town Report – review of Ken’s draft 8:01-8:30

VII. New Business 8:31 – 8:41

VIII. Correspondence 8:42 – 8:47

IX. Adjournment 8:48

Note: Regular Planning Commission meetings are scheduled for the 2 nd & 4 th Thursdays of each month at 6:00 PM via Zoom.
All interested parties are welcome to attend. Next meeting will be January 14, 2021.
Posting locations: Newfane Town Office, WW Building Supply, Newfane Market, Williamsville Post Office
Town of Newfane web site:
http://newfanevt.com/meetings/meeting-schedules/
http://newfanevt.com/meetings/planning-commission-minutes/

Date: December 10, 2020
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Zoom Conference Call

In keeping with “revisions from Act 92 (H.681) which Governor Scott signed into law on March 30, 2020. The act sets forth new Open Meeting Law procedures in response to COVID-19 … to encourage public bodies to meet electronically while also providing the public with electronic access to meetings in lieu of a designated physical location.” Updated 5.27.20.
https://www.vlct.org/municipal-assistance/municipal-topics/vermonts-open-meeting-law

To join Zoom-based Planning Commission meeting on December 10 at 6:00 p.m.:
https://zoom.us/j/98201777218?pwd=TGNxMnBSaEdMM1o4WHMyeTdPTnlNUT09Meeting ID: 982 0177 7218 Passcode: 988920
One tap mobile +16465588656,,98201777218#,,,,,,0#,,988920# US (New York)
Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 982 0177 7218 Passcode: 988920 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/af2dPf4Th

Agenda

I. Call to order 6:00 p.m.

II. Introductions (Commission members, guests, and members of the public) 6:01 – 6:15

III. Additions to the Agenda 6:16 – 6:21
(“Additions” might include a suggestion for an action step with a specific timeline and a person assigne to the action step or a suggestion for a future agenda item.)

IV. Review and approve minutes from February 27, August 13, November 25 6:22 – 6:35

V. Unscheduled members of the public 6:36 – 6:41

VI. Old Business 6:42 – 8:35
1. Broadband report, Deerfield Valley Communications Union District – Jane 6:42-7:00
2. Planning Commission Budget report for 2021-2022 – Ken 7:01-7:15
3. Report from Development Review Board (DRB) 7:16-7:30
4. Short-term Rentals – Lynn/Nolan 7:31-8:00
5. Selectboard meeting coverage for Dec 21 – all 8:01-8:20
6. Annual Report for 2020 Town Report – Ken 8:21-8:35

VII. New Business 8:36 – 8:46

VIII. Correspondence 8:47 – 8:57
Vermont Council on Rural Development

IX. Adjournment 8:58

Note: Regular Planning Commission meetings are scheduled for the 2 nd & 4 th Thursdays of each month at 6:00 PM via Zoom.
All interested parties are welcome to attend. Next meeting will be on a WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 due to holiday observance.
Posting locations: Newfane Town Office, WW Building Supply, Newfane Market, Williamsville Post Office
Town of Newfane web site:
http://newfanevt.com/meetings/meeting-schedules/
http://newfanevt.com/meetings/planning-commission-minutes/

November 25, 2020 Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Zoom Conference Call

In keeping with “revisions from Act 92 (H.681) which Governor Scott signed into law on March 30, 2020. The act sets forth new Open Meeting Law procedures in response to COVID-19 … to encourage public bodies to meet electronically while also providing the public with electronic access to meetings in lieu of a designated physical location.”
Updated 5.27.20.
https://www.vlct.org/municipal-assistance/municipal-topics/vermonts-open-meeting-law

To join Zoom-based Planning Commission meeting on November 25 at 6:00 p.m.:
https://zoom.us/j/95356040092?pwd=OU5DL1FwUjZad0pLSW8zWExJdVpHUT09
Meeting ID: 953 5604 0092 Passcode: 050197
One tap mobile +16465588656,,95356040092#,,,,,,0#,,050197# US (New York)
Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 953 5604 0092 Passcode: 050197 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abLGA2z0mm

Agenda

I. Call to order 6:00 p.m.

II. Introductions (Commission members, guests, and members of the public) 6:01 – 6:15

III. Additions to the Agenda 6:16 – 6:21
(“Additions” might include a suggestion for an action step with a specific timeline and a person assigned to the action step or a suggestion for a future agenda item.)

IV. Review and approve minutes from February 27, August 13, November 12 6:22 – 6:35

V. Unscheduled members of the public 6:36 – 6:41

VI. Old Business 6:42 – 8:27
1. Selectboard meeting coverage – Ken 6:42-6:55
2. Budget for 2021-2022 – Ken 6:56-7:10
3. Broadband, Newfane – Jane 7:11-7:35
4. Short-term Rentals – all 7:36-8:06
5. Report from Development Review Board (DRB) 8:07-8:27

VII. New Business 8:28 – 8:38

VIII. Correspondence 8:39 – 8:41
Vermont Council on Rural Development

IX. Adjournment 8:42

Note: Regular Planning Commission meetings are scheduled for the 2 nd & 4 th Thursdays of each month at 6:00 PM via Zoom.

All interested parties are welcome to attend.

Posting locations: Newfane Town Office, WW Building Supply, Newfane Market, Williamsville Post Office

Town of Newfane web site:
http://newfanevt.com/meetings/meeting-schedules/
http://newfanevt.com/meetings/planning-commission-minutes/

November 12, 2020
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Zoom Conference Call
In keeping with “revisions from Act 92 (H.681) which Governor Scott signed into law on March 30, 2020. The act sets forth new Open Meeting Law procedures
in response to COVID-19 … to encourage public bodies to meet electronically while also providing the public with
electronic access to meetings in lieu of a designated physical location.” Updated 5.27.20.
https://www.vlct.org/municipal-assistance/municipal-topics/vermonts-open-meeting-law

To join Zoom-based Planning Commission meeting on November 12 at 6:00 p.m.:
https://zoom.us/j/93293543158?pwd=NEE2SE9Uc0t2TmpoTHk1MnhxMFdBdz09

Meeting ID: 932 9354 3158 Passcode: 983983
One tap mobile +16465588656,,93293543158#,,,,,,0#,,983983# US (New York)
Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 932 9354 3158 Passcode: 983983
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adeg2eGIoi

Agenda

I. Call to order 6:00

II. Introductions (Commission members, guests, and members of the public) 6:01 – 6:15

III. Additions to the Agenda 6:16 – 6:21
(“Additions” might include a suggestion for an action step with a specific timeline and a person assigned to the action step or a suggestion for a future agenda item.)

IV. Review and approve minutes from February 27, August 13, October 22 6:22 – 6:35

V. Unscheduled members of the public 6:36 – 6:41

VI. Old Business 6:42 – 8:26
1. Short-term Rentals 6:42 – 7:40
2. Zoning bylaw, setback language – Ken & contact w/ Development Review Board 7:41 – 8:00
3. Broad-band, Newfane 8:01 – 8:15
4. Planning Commission membership 8:16 – 8:26
5. Planning Commission and BCTV 8:27– 8:32

VII. New Business 8:33 – 8:45
Budget for 2021-2022

VIII. Correspondence 8:46 – 8:56

IX. Adjournment 8:57

Note: Regular Planning Commission meetings are held at Newfane Town Office 2 nd & 4 th Thursdays at 6:00 PM.
All interested parties are most welcome to attend.

Posting locations: Newfane Town Office, WW Building Supply, Newfane Market, Williamsville Post Office

Town of Newfane web site:
http://newfanevt.com/meetings/meeting-schedules/
http://newfanevt.com/meetings/planning-commission-minutes/

Monday November 9, 2020 @ 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

 ADDITIONS/AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA

OLD BUSINESS:  

NEW BUSINESS:

Revenue     (Continue Progress)

Capital Budget

Expenditures

Articles

Warnings

Social Appropriations Donations

The 3rd in a series of meetings to consider the budget for the upcoming 2021 fiscal year