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Selectboard appoints new DRB member and asks for clarification on inspection authority
Summary
The Selectboard unanimously appointed 'Tobysmilest' to the vacant Development Review Board seat and directed two members to meet with Zoning Administrator Will Goodwin to clarify the DRB's permitting role versus the Zoning Administrator's enforcement responsibilities.
Jim Linville moved to appoint Tobysmilest to fill the vacant Development Review Board seat; Katie Fitzpatrick seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved, the minutes record.
After the appointment the board discussed apparent confusion about whether the DRB issues permits or whether those functions fall to the Zoning Administrator. The board agreed that future permit language should explicitly authorize inspections by the Zoning Administrator. Jim Linville and Linda Saarnijoki were directed to meet with Zoning Administrator Will Goodwin to clarify responsibilities and to report back to the board.
The minutes note concern about a bakery property with zoning violations and limited proactive enforcement, but they do not record any immediate enforcement action or permit revocation at this meeting.
