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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes: 2/11/2021
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda – February 11, 2021
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
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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/
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES of JANUARY 28, 2021
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda – January 28, 2021
Board of Civil Authority Meeting Minutes: January 18, 2021
Present: Committee Members: Gloria Cristelli, Carol Hesselbach, Sandra Dadik, Priscilla Cotton, Marion Dowling, Shelly Huber, Michael Fitspatrick, Chris Williams, Angela Sanborn
Community Members: Jeryl Julian Cisse, Brenda Siegel, Ken Estey, Lynn Forrest
Priscilla Cotton, Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:52 p.m.
The Chair asked for a motion on the location of the vote to be held on March 2, 2021.
Carol Hesselbach made a motion that the Australian Ballot vote on March 2, 2021 take place at the Newbrook Fire Station on Route 30 instead of at the traditional location for the annual Town Meeting.
Motion was seconded by Angela Sanborn.
The Chair asked if anyone wanted to speak to the motion.
Carol Hesselbach stated that the thought to change the location was because there is no in person annual meeting this year and parking and access are easier at the Fire Station.
She indicated that she had spoken to the Fire Department and they were fine with us voting there and had put us on the calendar.
Gloria Cristelli mentioned making sure the parking lot was plowed and Carol agreed that she would do that.
Priscilla called for a vote.
Motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 PM.
Respectfully submitted by,
Carol Hesselbach
Recording Clerk of the BCA
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES of JANUARY 14, 2021
NOTICE OF BOARD OF CIVIL AUTHORITY MEETING: 01/18/2021
Pursuant to the provisions of 24 V.S.A., §801, notice is hereby given that the Board of Civil Authority within and for the Town of Newfane will on the 18th day of January, 2021, at the conclusion of the regular Selectboard Meeting which begins at 6:00 p.m., meet on Zoom to conduct the following business: to determine the location for the Australian Ballot voting to take place on March 2, 2021, since there will be no in-person Town Meeting on that date.
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda – January 14, 2021
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
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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/
West River Modified Union Education District Meeting Agenda: January 17, 2021
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda – December 23, 2020
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
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Meeting ID: 955 5449 0503 Passcode: 728723
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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/
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda – December 10, 2020
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
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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/
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes: 11/25/2020
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda – November 25, 2020
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
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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/
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes: 11/12/2020
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2020
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda: November 12, 2020
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
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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/
Newfane Election Night Totals 11/3/2020
Race: President | ||
Joe Biden Dem | 842 | |
Don Blankenship CST | 2 | |
Brian Carroll ASP | 0 | |
Phil Collins Pro | 0 | |
Roque De La Fuente ALP | 0 | |
Richard Duncan Ind | 1 | |
Howie Hawkins Grn | 11 | |
Blake Huber AVP | 0 | |
Jo Jorgensen Lib | 6 | |
Alyson Kennedy SWP | 0 | |
Kyle Kopitke Ind | 0 | |
Christopher LaFontaine Ind | 1 | |
Gloria La Riva LUn | 0 | |
Keith McCormic Oth | 0 | |
H. Brooke Paige Ind | 5 | |
Brock Pierce Una | 0 | |
Zachary Scalf Ind | 0 | |
Jerome Segal BdR | 1 | |
Gary Swing Oth | 3 | |
Donald Trump GOP | 261 | |
Kanye West Ind | 2 | |
Race: U.S. House District 1 | ||
Peter Becker Ind | 19 | |
Miriam Berry GOP | 223 | |
Christopher Helali Oth | 6 | |
Marcia Horne Ind | 13 | |
Shawn Orr Ind | 12 | |
Jerry Trudell Ind | 6 | |
Peter Welch Dem | 821 | |
Race: Governor | ||
Wayne Billado Ind | 5 | |
Michael DeVost Ind | 5 | |
Charly Dickerson Una | 3 | |
Kevin Hoyt Ind | 9 | |
Emily Peyton Ind | 26 | |
Phil Scott GOP | 581 | |
Erynn Whitney Ind | 13 | |
David Zuckerman Dem | 471 | |
Race: Lieutenant Governor | ||
Wayne Billado Ind | 22 | |
Ralph Corbo Oth | 10 | |
Cris Ericson Prg | 53 | |
Molly Gray Dem | 678 | |
Scott Milne GOP | 330 | |
Race: Treasurer | ||
Carolyn Branagan GOP | 252 | |
Cris Ericson Prg | 66 | |
Beth Pearce Dem | 674 | |
Alex Wright Ind | 48 | |
Race: Secretary of State | ||
Jim Condos Dem | 722 | |
Cris Ericson Prg | 54 | |
H. Brooke Paige GOP | 228 | |
Pamala Smith Ind | 52 | |
Race: Auditor | ||
Cris Ericson Prg | 193 | |
Doug Hoffer Dem | 756 | |
Race: Attorney General | ||
T.J. Donovan Dem | 751 | |
Cris Ericson Prg | 62 | |
H. Brooke Paige GOP | 228 | |
Race: State Senate Windham | ||
Becca Balint Dem | 725 | |
Tyler Colford Ind | 58 | |
John Lyddy Rep | 206 | |
Marcus P Parish Rep | 187 | |
Jeannette White Dem | 686 | |
Race: State House Windham 5 | ||
Emily Long Dem | 919 | |
Race: Justive of the Peace | ||
Priscilla Cotton | 702 | Winner |
Gloria Cristelli | 672 | Winner |
Sandra Dadik | 498 | Winner |
Christine Druke | 471 | Winner |
Lynn Forrest | 588 | Winner |
Caroline Apple Gifford | 548 | Winner |
Steve Levine | 591 | Winner |
Evelyn Sirois | 448 | |
Erica Walch | 278 | |
Christine White | 277 |