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Selectboard delays decision on St. George Community Co‑op water source, will hire independent engineer
Summary
The Selectboard agreed to seek an independent geohydrologist to assess a proposed community Co‑op well on town land after hearing legal and planning concerns; no decision was made at the July 16 meeting.
The Saint George Selectboard on July 16 declined to make a decision on a proposed public water source for the St. George Community Co‑op and said it will hire an independent geohydrologist or engineer to evaluate feasibility.
Chair Joel Colf provided background on prior executive‑session work with the town attorney and said the board lacks in‑house geohydrology expertise. Town attorney Dave Rugh explained general public‑water permitting constraints but said he could not discuss specific legal communications without a formal engagement with the town. Selectboard members instructed staff to identify and retain an independent engineer to review the Co‑op's materials before the board takes further action.
Planning Commission Chair Connie Kendall raised specific land‑use concerns, saying the project could affect the Town Center master plan, influence future lot sales and set a precedent for private use of town property. Andy Hoak of Dubois & King described geological factors that led to the proposed well location, including favorable access and intersecting photo lineaments cited by the consultant team.
No vote or formal agreement was made. The board recorded "NO ACTION TAKEN" and said it will finalize selection of an independent engineer and revisit the proposal once the feasibility review and any required legal analysis are complete.
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