COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kate Gehring, Nolan Edgar, Max Vandervliet, Jane Douglas
OTHERS PRESENT:
CALL TO ORDER
Kate called the meeting to order at 6:20 pm.
ADDITIONS/AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Commissioners agree to add regular Broadband Update and Bylaw Modernization Grant update to the agenda. Commissioners also add discussion of Spring Summits attendance.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Kate and seconded by Jane to approve the February 9, 2023 regular meeting minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. A motion was made by Nolan and seconded by Jane to approve the February 23, 2023 regular meeting minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. A motion was made by Kate and seconded by Nolan to approve the March 2, 2023 special meeting minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
UNSCHEDULED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
None.
OLD BUSINESS
Floodplain & River Corridor Zoning bylaw revision proposal update:
Alyssa Sabetto presented the changes to the Floodplain & River Corridor Zoning bylaw proposed revision. Commissioners discussed the changes and asked Alyssa questions. Commissioners agreed to the changes and urged Alyssa to resubmit the proposal to the Agency of Natural Resources for a final sign off. Alyssa agrees to resubmit the document and send us a final version in time for a possible public hearing on March 23, 2023. A motion was made by Max and seconded by Jane to hold a special Planning Commission meeting on March 2, 2023. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Commissioners agree to review minutes in email going forward.
OLD BUSINESS
Floodplain & River Corridor Zoning bylaw revision proposal update:
A motion was made by Nolan and seconded by Kate that the Planning Commission hold a public hearing about the Floodplain and River Corridor Zoning Bylaw revision proposal on April 27, 2023 at 6:00pm. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Nolan will reach out to Brattleboro Community Television about recording the meeting. Kate will reach out to Alyssa Sabetto about her attendance. Kate will reach out to Wannetta Powling about warning the Selectboard. Commissioners will plan for the hearing at their next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Broadband Update, Deerfield Valley Communications Union District:
Jane gave update on recent work with the Deerfield Valley Communications Union District.
Spring Summit Attendance:
A motion was made by Kate and seconded by Jane that the Planning Commission will pay for Commissioners to attend the 2023 Southern Vermont Economy Summit. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Nolan will contact Wannetta about registration.
Bylaw Modernization Grant update:
Kate gave update on the Bylaw Modernization grant. Commissioners will review draft contract for next meeting.
Agenda setting for April 13 meeting:
Commissioners offered suggested topics for the April 13, 2023 regular meeting agenda.
CORRESPONDENCE
None.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Nolan and seconded by Jane to adjourn the meeting at 7:14pm. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Respectfully Submitted,
Nolan Edgar