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Selectboard approves new zoning fees, adopts emergency plan and awards mowing contract after recusal
Summary
At its April 16 meeting the Saint George Selectboard adopted a revised zoning fee schedule, approved the Local Emergency Management Plan, authorized a VCDP grant dispersal to the St. George Community Co-op, and—after a recusal—approved a town mowing contract. Votes were unanimous among participating members.
The Saint George Selectboard on April 16 voted to adopt a revised zoning fee schedule, approve the town—s Local Emergency Management Plan and authorize grant closeout dispersal to the St. George Community Co-op, and awarded the town—s mowing contract following a member recusal.
Zoning fee schedule: Maya Holmes, the town—s zoning administrator, presented a revised zoning fee schedule modeled on the Town of Underhill—s structure and said the change was intended to better reflect staff time across both small and large projects. Board members asked that the fee schedule be revisited annually and asked Holmes and Treasurer Adam Beach to track the financial impact. Adam Dantzscher moved to accept the new fee schedule and Judy Scott seconded; the motion passed with all in favor.
Emergency plan adoption: The board voted unanimously to adopt the Local Emergency Management Plan, which the minutes describe as "a living document." Adam Dantzscher moved for adoption and Terri Hallenbeck seconded; there was no further discussion.
Mowing contract award and recusal: The board considered two responsive bids for town mowing and brush hogging. Adam Dantzscher recused himself from the discussion and vote. Bids meeting RFP requirements were: Prestige Property Management ($6,175) and Adam Dantzscher ($6,350). After discussion of experience and support for local businesses, the board voted first on Prestige—s submission (no votes in favor) and then approved the remaining members— support for Adam Dantzscher—s bid. The minutes record the outcome as approval of Adam Dantzscher—s quote by the participating members.
VCDP grant closeout: Treasurer Adam Beach reported a warrant was needed to disperse funds and close out the VCDP grant to the St. George Community Co-op; Sarah Tischler, who served as Selectboard chair last year, had previously made the transfer. The board approved the warrant unanimously.
Consent agenda and adjournment: The board approved the March Selectboard minutes and order number approval by unanimous vote and adjourned the meeting.
The board recorded a conflict-of-interest disclosure at the start of the meeting (Adam Dantzscher) and removed one agenda item when a resident could not attend. No public comment was recorded at the meeting.
