COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Kate Gehring, Nolan Edgar, Jane Douglas

OTHERS PRESENT: Debbie Barry, James Bressor, Eileen Charbonneau

CALL TO ORDER

Kate called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

ADDITIONS/AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

None.

MINUTES

A motion was made by Nolan and seconded by Jane to approve the regular meeting minutes of May 25 as presented. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.

UNSCHEDULED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

None.

OLD BUSINESS

Floodplain & River Corridor Zoning bylaw revision proposal:

Jane gave a brief update about the Selectboard’s activities regarding the Floodplain & River Corridor zoning bylaw revision. Commission will check in with the Newfane Selectboard about the public hearing schedule.

Bylaw Modernization Grant:

Kate and Jane gave short update about the Bylaw Modernization Grant. Jane will contact Sue Westa about options to move forward.

Short-term Rentals:

Commissioners agree to keep the discussion about short-term rentals going in future meetings.

Development Review Board (DRB) update:

None.

Broadband update, Deerfield Valley Communications District:

Jane gave update on recent work with the Deerfield Valley Communications Union District.

Report-back from Town Meetings and/or Selectboard meetings:

Jane reported on last Newfane Selectboard meeting. The Selectboard briefly touched on the subject of short-term rentals.

NEW BUSINESS

Agenda setting for next meeting:

Commissioners discussed items to be put on the July 27, 2023 Planning Commission meeting agenda.

Planning Commission vacancies:

Kate announced vacancies for Planning Commission seats. Two members are needed.

CORRESPONDENCE

None.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Jane and seconded by Nolan to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 pm. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Nolan Edgar