PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES of October 27, 2022

COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Nolan Edgar, Ken Estey, Kate Gehring, Max Vandervliet

OTHERS PRESENT: Alyssa Sabetto (Windham Regional Commission), Jeanette Perry

CALL TO ORDER
Ken called the meeting to order at 6:09 pm.

ADDITIONS/AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.

MINUTES
A motion was made by Kate and seconded by Max to approve the October 13, 2022 regular 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 (Windham Regional Commission) reported to the Commission about the finalized bylaw changes document. Commission tentatively agrees to hold bylaw revision hearing on December 8, 2022.

Municipal Planning Grant update:
Ken gave update on the Municipal Planning Grant. Ken shared the grant application and explained that it has been submitted.

Tiny House Zoning bylaw revision:
No update.

Report-back from Town Meetings and/or Selectboard meetings:
No report.

Fall 2022 Planning Commission priorities, sequencing, assignments of projects:
No update.

Broadband Update, Deerfield Valley Communications Union District:
No update.

Development Review Board (DRB) update:
No update.

Leland & Gray Civic Engagement:
No update.

Housing Panel Planning:
Commission agrees to aim for January 12, 2023 as a date for the housing panel.

NEW BUSINESS

Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2024:
Ken presented the Town of Newfane FY24 budget request for the Planning Commission. Commission agrees to request an additional $500 for FY24, to be put towards training new Commissioners, advertising, and postage.

Agenda Building for November 10 meeting:
Ken shared a draft of the November 10, 2022 Planning Commission meeting agenda.

CORRESPONDENCE
None.

ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Nolan and seconded by Max to adjourn the meeting at 7:29pm. The motion
carried unanimously by voice vote.

Respectfully Submitted,
Nolan Edgar