Chelsea, Vermont, Development Review Board
Meeting Minutes March 18, 2026
Members Present: Johanna Welch (Chair), Ed Kuban (Vice-Chair), Patty Swahn (Clerk), Chuck Peel, Jennifer Chase
Others Present: Carrie Caouette-De Lallo (Selectboard Liaison)
Johanna opened the meeting at 6:30 pm. The organizational meeting began with a recap of general procedures, a reminder that the zoning bylaws were updated, and a brief discussion of changes to the bylaws and how they may impact development review.
Chair Selection: The DRB unanimously voted to re-elect Johanna Welch to be its Chair.
Vice-Chair Selection: The DRB unanimously voted to re-elect Ed Kuban to be its Vice-Chair.
Clerk Selection: The DRB unanimously voted to elect Patty Swahn to be its Clerk and acknowledged that this role will primarily be performed by the Zoning Administrator.
Meeting Times: The DRB unanimously voted to hold meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 6:30 PM as needed.
The meeting was adjourned around 7:00 pm
Submitted by,
Patty Swahn, DRB Clerk