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Selectboard asked to approve 50% after-the-fact permit fee in zoning schedule; vote outcome not recorded
Summary
A Planning Commission update would add an after-the-fact permit fee equal to 50% of the permit cost and allow waivers in extenuating circumstances; Selectboard members moved and seconded approval, but the transcript does not record a final vote.
At the July 20 meeting, Sheila Kearns described an update to the town’s zoning application fee schedule that would add an after-the-fact permit fee to discourage property owners from beginning construction before permits are issued. The transcript records the explicit detail that "the additional charge will be 50% of what the permit would cost," and that the schedule includes language allowing the zoning administrator and the Planning Commission to waive that fee in extenuating circumstances.
Sheila asked the Selectboard to approve the fee schedule or suggest amendments. Linda Schmidt moved to approve the schedule and Joe Nolan seconded. The transcript records the motion and second but does not include a roll-call or "all in favor" statement for this particular item; therefore the article notes the motion and second but does not report a formal outcome. Phyllis Skidmore and the Town Clerk later signed paperwork related to separate grand-list name corrections during the meeting.
