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Meet at the DPW Garage 284 Short Street

Bridport Planning Commission

Meeting Agenda

Date: September 10, 2024

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location:  Bridport Town Office

1.   Call to Order

2.   Hearings for Subdivision Applications: Plans and additional information regarding any of the following applications may be viewed at Bridport Town Hall or by calling (802)758-2483, Ext 2. Participation in the Planning Commission proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal on any decision of an application.

1.     None warned for Sept 10.

3.     Secretary’s Report

1.     Review minutes of August 20, 2024 meeting

2.     Correspondence: none

3.     Recording process – document process

4.     Oct 8 meeting – will need agenda and minutes done

4.     New Business

5.     Updates on BPC Projects

1.     Zoning Regulations – Interim Update (all)

1.     Village Center (no) noise proposal (Ed)

2.     Town Plan update (Renee) – MPG status

1.     Sept 5 meeting with Katie (ACRPC) – Town Plan options

2.     Katie Reycroft-Meyer will answer questions on Town Plan options

3.     Village Center Designation update (Drexel, Renee)

1.     Oct 8 meeting – meet Richard Amore at Town Hall, 5:30pm; Adam will lead

2.     Smart TV

6.     Updates from Subcommittees, Delegates, Reps

1.     ACRPC (Andrew, Ed, Mike(alt), Renee(alt))

2.     Selectboard (Drexel)

7.     Old Business

1.     Status of past Subdivision Applications and Dates (Adam)

1.   Preferred Site Letter requested by AllEarth Renewables signed and sent

2.   Subdivision Application #24-23 (Mercier) – hearing on Sept 17, 6:30pm

3.   Outstanding mylars?

8.     Public Comments

9.     Upcoming Meetings

·         September 17 – Subdivision hearing 6:30pm

·         October 8 – Village tour 5:30pm; regular BPC meeting 6:30pm

·         November 12 – regular BPC meeting

·         December 10 – regular BPC meeting

10.  Adjourn

Renée Brodeur, Secretary

Bridport Selectboard Meeting

Monday, September 9, 2024

Town Office 6:00 pm

AGENDA

Call to Order:

Public Comment:

Secretary’s Report: Approve minutes from the August 12, 2024 Selectboard meeting.

Treasurer’s Report: Approve Bills to be paid.

DPW Operations & Finance:

     Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

New Business:

     Election Grant

     Email Correspondence

     Personnel

Old Business:

     ARPA

     MERP

     Policy

     Auditors

     LFICD Vote

     Open Meeting Law

     Speed Limit on 22A

Other Business:

Executive Session:

Adjourn:

LFICD Board Meeting

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

5:30 PM via Zoom

Draft Agenda:

1.      Call to order

2.      Approve the August 6, 2024 minutes

3.      Treasurer’s Report

4.      Field coordinator report

5.      Discuss request from OCW chair to potentially train their future employees

6.      Discuss open meeting law requirement to post video, need paid Zoom account or other,

Should we hire web designer to post video directly on our website? (Gary)

7.      Adjourn, Next meeting:  October 1, 5:30 pm, Zoom Virtual Meeting

To join the Sept. 6 Zoom meeting, use the following Zoom link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86570815707?pwd=TeAhbGsiU69FtYf4O6GBdykSPDkxjr.1

Meeting ID: 865 7081 5707

Passcode: 482634

Closed for Labor Day

Bridport Zoning Board of Adjustment

Agenda for Hearing to be held on August 21, 2024

 at 7 PM at the Bridport Town Offices

·       Call to order

·       Approval of the Minutes for the hearing held on:

-          April 17, 2024

·       Public Comment

·       New Business:

·       Hearing

-         At 7:00 PM on Application #24-21 by Alexandra Lee and Russell Hules requesting a Waiver to make camper located less than 100’ from center line of Route 125 a year round residence. Tax ID# 06-011.2 District R-2 Residential-2 owned by Alexandra Lee and Russell Hules. The property is located at 6454 VT Route 125 Bridport, VT 05734

·       Other business

Adjournment

TOWN OF BRIDPORT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Bridport Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on August 21, 2024 at 7pm in the Bridport Town Office, at 82 Crown Point Road, on each and to consider each of the following application(s):

1. At 7:00 PM on Application (#24-21) by Alexandra Lee and Russell Hules are requesting a Waiver to make camper located less than 100’ from the centerline of Route 125 a year around residence. Tax ID# 06-011.2 District R-2 Residential-2 owned by Alexandra Lee and Russell Hules. The property is located at 6454 VT Route 125, Bridport, VT 05734.

Plans and additional information regarding any such application may be viewed at said Town Office or by calling (802) 758-2483, Ext. 2. Participation in the Bridport Zoning Board of Adjustments proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal on any decision of it on an application.

Dinah Bain,

Chair Al Zaccor, Secretary

Michael Wojciechowski, Zoning Administrator

TOWN OF BRIDPORT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Bridport Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 20, 2024; in the Town Office at 82 Crown Point Road, on each and to consider each of the following application:

At 6:30 PM on Application (#24-23) by Philo Surveying LLC c/o Jason Burt 1408 Ferry Rd Charlotte, VT 05446 for a 3-lot subdivision of parcel ID# 08-017 owned by Andre Mercier and Barbara Mercier located at 1705 Market Rd. Bridport, Vermont 05734

Plans and additional information regarding any such application may be viewed at said Town Office or by calling (802) 758-2483, Ext. 2. Participation in the Planning Commissions proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal on any decision of it on an application.

Adam Broughton, Planning Commission Chair labels

Renée Brodeur, Planning Commission Secretary

Michael Wojciechowski, Zoning Administrator

Bridport Planning Commission

Meeting Agenda

Date: August 20, 2024

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location:  Bridport Town Office

1.   Call to Order

2.   Hearings for Subdivision Applications: Plans and additional information regarding any of the following applications may be viewed at Bridport Town Hall or by calling (802)758-2483, Ext 2. Participation in the Planning Commission proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal on any decision of an application.

1.     6:30pm: Application #24-23 by Philo Surveying LLC (c/o Jason Burt of 1408 Ferry Rd., Charlotte, VT 05446) for a 3-lot subdivision of parcel ID# 08-017 owned by Andre Mercier and Barbara Mercier located at 1705 Market Rd., Bridport, VT 05734.

3.     Secretary’s Report

1.     Review minutes of July 9, 2024 meeting

2.     Correspondence

a.     OML – Julie email

b.     Forrest Road Community Solar, LLC - Preferred Site Letter Request email

4.     New Business

5.     Updates on BPC Projects

1.     Zoning Regulations – Interim Update (all)

a.     Previous discussions list

2.     Town Plan update (Renee) – MPG status

3.     Village Center Designation (Drexel)

6.     Updates from Subcommittees, Delegates, Reps

1.     ACRPC (Andrew, Ed, Mike(alt), Renee(alt))

2.     Selectboard (Drexel)

7.     Old Business

1.     Status of past Subdivision Applications and Dates (Adam)

2.     Job descriptions for BPC committee members

8.     Public Comments

9.     Upcoming Meetings

·         September 10 – regular BPC meeting

·         October 8 – regular BPC meeting

·         November 12 – regular BPC meeting

·         December 10 – regular BPC meeting

10.  Adjourn

Renée Brodeur, Secretary

Closed for Bennington Battle Day

Location: Bridport Historical Society

No Program: Business Meeting Only

The Town Office is closed to the public for Election cleanup.

The Town Office is closed for the Election.

Bridport Selectboard Meeting

Monday, August 12, 2024

Town Office 6:00 pm

AGENDA

Call to Order:

Public Comment:

Secretary’s Report: Approve minutes from July 8, 24 & 30, 2024.

Treasurer’s Report: Approve Bills to be paid.

DPW Operations & Finance:

New Business:

Old Business:

     ARPA

     MERP

     Audit

     Auditors

     LFICD Vote

     Open Meeting Law

     Speed Limit on 22A

Other Business:

Executive Session:

Adjourn:

The Town Office will be closed to the public for Election setup.

Notice Bridport Democrat Town Caucus

All Democrat voters of the Town of Bridport in Addison County

are hereby notified, in accordance with 17 V.S.A. § 2413, to meet in caucus on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 at the Town Pavilion on the green at 6 pm.

The agenda for this caucus is as follows:

1. Election of candidates for Justice of the Peace

Jubilee McGill Party Town Chair

LFICD Board Meeting

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

5:30 PM via Zoom

1.      Call to order

2.      Approve the July 2, 2024 minutes

3.      Treasurer’s Report

4.      Field coordinator report:  Field conditions, CNY drone service update

5.      Discussion of VAAFM (FY25) Grant Agreement

6.      Discuss new open meeting rules; in-person meetings.

7.      Adjourn, Next meeting:  Sept. 3, 2024, 5:30 pm, Zoom Virtual Meeting

To join the August 6, 2024 Zoom meeting, use the following Zoom link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84224067371?pwd=QJtaKdahV877mWDbG8n0VQFcT9GV0t.1

Meeting ID: 842 2406 7371

Passcode: 130064

Bridport Board of Civil Authority

Monday, August 5, 2024

Masonic/Community Hall 6:00 pm

AGENDA

Call to Order:

New Business:

     Property Tax Assessment Appeal Hearings

          Theodore Markut                    6:05 pm

          Robert Golden                          6:15 pm

          Stephen & Renee Brodeur     6:25 pm

Other Business:

NOTICE REPUBLICAN TOWN CAUCUS

All Republican voters of the town/city of Bridport, County of Addison are hereby notified, in accordance with 17V.S.A § 2413, to meet in caucus on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the Bridport Town Clerk’s Office at 6 pm.

The agenda for this Caucus is as follows:

1. Election of Candidates for Justice of the Peace

   Curtis Willey Sr. - Party Town Chair

Special Bridport Selectboard Meeting

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Town Office 6:00 pm

AGENDA

Call to Order:

New Business:

    NEMRC in the cloud/NEMRC access

Other Business:

Executive Session:

Adjourn:

Special Bridport Selectboard Meeting

Wednesday, July 24 2024

Town Office 6:00 pm

AGENDA

Call to Order:

Public Comment:

Secretary’s Report:

Treasurer’s Report:

DPW Operation & Finance:

New Business:

    2024 Property Tax Rate

Old Business:

Other Business:

Executive Session:

Adjourn:

Bridport Board of Civil Authority

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Masonic/Community Hall 6:00 pm

AGENDA

Call to Order:

New Business:

     Property Tax Assessment Appeal Hearings

          Theodore Markut                    6:05 pm

          Robert Golden                          6:40 pm

          Stephen & Renee Brodeur     7:15 pm

Other Business:

Friends of Bridport School Community Pot Luck Dinner & Outdoor Game Night

July 22

5:00 set up and eating at 5:30

Bring a dish to share and the group will provide paper goods.

Join us for a fun night of food and games at the school!

Location: Bridport Church Vestry

Program: Bridport Maple Production

Presenter: Various Bridport Sugarmakers

Bridport Comes Together July 16th at Bridport Masonic/Community Hall 6:30 pm- 9:00 pm

sandwiches, drinks & desserts will be provided

Basin Harbor Road will be closed for repairs during work hours at Singing Brook Farm

Bridport Planning Commission

Meeting Agenda

Date: July 9, 2024

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location:  Bridport Town Office

1.     Call to Order

2.     Secretary’s Report

1.     Review minutes of June 11, 2024 meeting

2.     Correspondence

1.   ZBA email June 20 – Gleeson subdivision memo still needed

3.   Hearings for Subdivision Applications: Plans and additional information regarding any of the following applications may be viewed at Bridport Town Hall or by calling (802)758-2483, Ext 2. Participation in the Planning Commission proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal on any decision of an application.

1.     None

4.     New Business

1.     Forrest Road Community Solar - Preliminary discussion

2.     Date of August meeting

5.     Zoning Regulations – Interim Update (all)

6.     Updates from Subcommittees, Delegates, Reps, Projects

1.     ACRPC (Andrew, Ed, Mike(alt), Renee(alt))

2.     Selectboard (Drexel)

3.     Town Plan update (Renee)

7.     Old Business

1.     Status of past Subdivision Applications and Dates (Adam)

2.     Open Meeting Law

3.     Zoning Application – updates done?

4.     Village Center Designation

5.     Job descriptions for BPC committee members

8.     Public Comments

9.     Upcoming Meetings

·         July 16 – reminder: VCRD CV #3 (optional)

·         August – TBD regular BPC meeting

·         August 13 – reminder: major primary voting

·         September 10 – regular BPC meeting

·         October 8 – regular BPC meeting

·         November 12 – regular BPC meeting

·         December 10 – regular BPC meeting

10.  Adjourn

Renée Brodeur, Secretary

Basin Harbor Road will be closed for repair during work hours at Singing Brook Farm.