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Select Board roundup: stop‑signs adopted, zoning appointments made, transit deal adjusted and multiple votes approved
Summary
At its Jan. 5 meeting the Richmond Select Board adopted traffic‑ordinance amendments to add trial stop signs, appointed Dante as zoning administrator and Keith as acting zoning administrative officer, accepted easements for waterline replacement, approved a mural license and other administrative items, and approved an updated Green Mountain Transit agreement while authorizing limited town funding for social/personal trips.
The Richmond Select Board covered a broad agenda on Jan. 5 and took several formal actions. The board:
- Adopted amendments to the town traffic ordinance to formalize several existing stop signs and to allow two additional stop signs at the Cochran/Huntington/Bridge/Thompson intersection as a trial traffic calming measure. Staff and residents discussed data collection approaches (police accident reports, school‑period backups, bus schedule impacts) and the board scheduled a June revisit to evaluate effects.
- Approved a revised license and agreement with Radiate Art Space to continue a town center window mural program under a two‑year agreement that adds flexibility for temporary display boards and fundraising auctions.
- Appointed Dante to a three‑year term as zoning administrative officer and appointed Keith O. as acting zoning administrative officer; both nominations were forwarded unanimously by the planning commission.
- Accepted 19 easements necessary to certify right‑of‑way for a summer water‑line replacement project covering Tilden Ave., Bridge St. and Cochran Rd. Staff said the remaining easements are in progress and the project will proceed to bid for summer construction.
- Approved an updated agreement with Green Mountain Transit for older‑adult and disability transportation after program funding changes; GMT proposed dropping social/personal/work trips to preserve medical and shopping trips. The board approved the updated agreement and separately voted to fund social/personal trips at 100% up to $1,720 for the remainder of the fiscal year while staff and GMT pursue alternatives for any riders affected by eliminated service categories.
- Approved routine administrative items including the Dec. 15 minutes, a purchase order (Acme Glass) to replace ADA automated doors at the town center (approx. $30,975), and warrants.
Votes at a glance: - Traffic ordinance amendments: adopted (voice vote; all members present indicated 'I'). - Radiate Art Space agreement: approved (unanimous voice vote). - Dante appointed zoning administrative officer (three‑year term): approved (unanimous voice vote). - Keith O. appointed acting zoning administrative officer (three‑year term): approved (unanimous voice vote). - Accept 19 easements for waterline replacement: approved (unanimous voice vote). - Approve updated Green Mountain Transit agreement: approved (unanimous voice vote). - Fund social/personal trips at 100% to a cap of $1,720: approved (voice vote). - Purchase order for town center door replacement: approved (voice vote).
What residents asked about: Several residents asked how the traffic test will be monitored, whether the town will cover permit and maintenance fees for 3‑acre stormwater districts, and how future land‑use mapping would affect property. Board members encouraged residents to point to specific parcel‑level mapping errors so staff can adjust municipal maps.
The meeting closed with a planned executive session on a confidential Greystone stormwater maintenance agreement; the board said it would first pursue a private conversation with the town attorney’s firm about recurring complaints regarding tone and meeting conduct before elevating the issue to the firm level.
Context and next steps: The board scheduled a June follow up on the stop‑sign trial; planning commission will publish the third draft town plan and host a Jan. 21 hearing; staff will mail South View consent packets and follow up on waterline easements and grant timelines.
