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    Selectboard Organizational Meeting – March 6, 2024

    ByKasey Peterson

    Chelsea Selectboard Organizational Meeting Agenda
    Wednesday, March 6, 2023
    6:30 PM Chelsea Town Hall

    1. Call meeting to order
    2. Conflict of interest disclosure
    3. Changes to agenda
    4. Select Chair and Vice Chair
    5. Determine meeting rules of procedure
    6. Set meeting dates, location, and times for regular meetings
    7. Determine process for calling special and emergency meetings
    8. Public Comments
    9. Select Newspaper of Record
    10. Determine Selectboard organizational process
      a. Appoint Selectboard Clerk or continue to have Admin Assistant
      record meeting minutes
      b. Designate member or members to sign Orders/Warrants on off-weeks
      c. Determining agenda content and coordination
      d. Approval of Village Greens Requests
      e. Approval of Roberts Gould Field requests
      f. Designate whether Selectboard members want to have liaison
      appointments for Town Departments
    11. New Truck for Highway Dept
    12. Appoint Representative to Central VT Solid Waste District
    13. Mowing Bids
    14. Approve Minutes of 20 February Meeting
    15. Executive Session For Human Resources if Necessary
    16. Adjourn
      Links to join the Selectboard Meeting:
      https://meet.google.com/fwf-ayyb-acq
      https://www.youtube.com/@ChelseaVTSelectboardOfficial/streams
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    Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing

    ByTierney Farago

    Chelsea Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing On Modernizing Chelsea’s Zoning Bylaws

    March 25, 2024, at 6:30 PM in the Chelsea Town Hall

    The Chelsea Planning Commission will hold a public meetingon modernizing Chelsea’s Zoning Bylaws and amending the Town Plan on Monday March 25th, 2024, at 6:30 PM in theChelsea Town Hall, located at 296 VT Route 110, Chelsea, VT 05038.

    The purpose of this meeting is to discuss potential revisions to Chelsea’s current Zoning Bylaws and amend portions of the Town Plan for the purposes of attaining regional approval. This will result in a draft revision of Chelsea’s Zoning Bylaws that will replace the current Zoning Bylaws in their entirety. This will also result in amendments to portions of the Town Plan. The revised Bylaws and amended Town Plan are meant to further the goals of 24 V.S.A. § 4302.

    This hearing is open to the public.

  • Employment Opportunity: Transfer Station Attendant Assistant (Part-Time)

    ByTierney Farago

    Position: Transfer Station Attendant Assistant (Part-Time)

    Location: Chelsea Transfer Station

    Hours: Saturdays, 4-6 hours per shift

    Description:

    The Town of Chelsea is seeking a reliable individual to assist with operations at our transfer station on Saturdays. Duties include customer service, directing traffic, and ensuring the safe and efficient disposal of waste, compost and recycling materials. No prior experience necessary; training provided. Apply now to become part of our team!

    Please contact administrativeassistant@chelseavt.us if you are interested.

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    Selectboard Meeting Agenda February 20, 2024

    ByKasey Peterson

    Selectboard Meeting Agenda
    20 February 2024
    6:30 PM
    Chelsea Town Hall

    1. Call meeting to order
    2. Additions to the Agenda
    3. Conflict of Interest Disclosure
    4. Public Comments
    5. Treasurer
      a. Internal Controls
    6. Highway
      a. VTRANS FY25 grants
      b. Codes and Standards
      c. Rte 110 Paving Project Update – no action
      d. Gravel Road Future Planning
      e. Town Truck Replacement
    7. Wastewater Engineering Services Bid Selection
    8. Town Meeting Preparation
    9. Use of Village Green – Chelsea Farmers Market
    10. Use of the Village Green – Chelsea Flea Market
    11. Approve Minutes 30 January 2024
    12. Approve Orders
    13. Executive Session if necessary
    14. Adjourn
      Links to join the Selectboard Meeting:
      https://meet.google.com/fwf-ayyb-acq
      https://www.youtube.com/@ChelseaVTSelectboardOfficial/streams

  • CFPC Meeting Notice

    ByTierney Farago

    The newly created Chelsea Forest and Parks Commission will meet the first Monday of every month for the year of 2024. 

    Jan. 8, Feb. 5, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2, October 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2

    The meetings are held at the Chelsea Public Library at 6:00 p.m.

    The meetings are open to the public and we encourage your input

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    February 6, 2024 Selectboard Meeting Minutes

    ByKaren Lathrop

    Chelsea Selectboard Meeting Minutes (draft)

    February 6, 2024

    Present: Kelly Lyford, Leyna Hoyt, William Lyon and Jesse Kay

    Others Present: Gregg Herrin, Karen Lathrop

    1.  Kelly called the meeting to order 6:30 PM
    2. Additions to Agenda -None
    3. Conflict of Interest Disclosure -None
    4. Public Comment – None
    • Listers Appeal of Sales and Equalization Study 2023- Phyllis recommended appealing 3 properties in the Sales and Equalization Study the State sends to the Listers. Kelly noted the appeal was as to how the properties were sold and she read the appeal letter.

    Jesse moved to approve the letter of appeal for the Sales Equalization study from Phyllis as read. William seconded the motion. All were in favor, the motion passed. 

    • VLCT PACIF- Insurance Claim for Town Hall- Kelly went over the three claims that came in from VLCT and noted Kasey would need authorization to sign electronically. Replacement cost of Pellet Furnace room was $4,500. Services from Lyme Green Heat and Irving Oil were $3,392.23 and Pellets and bag were $$4,680.  She explained their was a deductible of a $1,000.00 probably covered all three.

    Leya moved to give the interim administrative assistance the authority to sign electronically for the VLCT  Proof of Loss for the Town Hall in the amount of $4,500 for furnace room, $3,392.23 for service and replacement cost value of $4,680.  Jesse seconded the motion. All were in favor, motion passed.

    There was some discussion on the membrane. Leyna noted they could not find documentation on the waterproof membrane in the Town Hall Cellar. Leyna noted they needed to  have someone come in get an estimate.

    • Health Center Building – William does not have any information yet. Next step was to meet with the Health Center Board. Kelly noted they were going to have their own meeting. William to reach out and tabled any further discussion.
    • Log Storage at Heath Field- Leyna felt there should be a process for these requests. Karen gave some info from VLCT on insurance requirements for short term situations which would include a certificate of insurance with the Town listed as the Primary.  she noted VLCT suggested an agreement between the Town and Company for long term commitments and also noted the Town has Flood Bylaws to abide by. . Leyna to reach out to Mary Ellen Parkman, Zoning Administrator and Board discussed when to bring it back to the agenda, which sparked a conversation about when to have their organizational meeting as Town Meeting falls on their regular Tuesday. Board decided to have their organizational meeting on March 6, 2024.
    • Use of the Village Green – Arts Festival – The Chelsea Arts Collective requested the use of the village green for August 31, 2024 for their annual Craft Festival.

     Leyna moved to approve the request for use of the Green for the Arts Festival on August 31, 2024.  Jesse seconded the motion.  Jesse noted that the food trucks should not be on the green and it should be relayed to the Arts Collective.

    All were in favor and the motion passed.

    1. Approval of Minutes 30 January, 2024 – Jesse moved to approve the January 30, 2024 minutes. Leyna seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed.
    1. Approve Orders – Jesse moved to approve the orders.  Leyna seconded the motion. All were in favor and the  motion passed.
    1. Executive session for Personnel – Jesse moved to enter executive session for Personnel inviting Karen at 6:57 PM.  Bill seconded the motion. All were in favor, motion passed.

    Leyna moved to exit executive session at 7:33 PM. Jesse seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed.

    No formal action taken – Bill and Jesse to follow up with personnel.

    1. Adjourn- Leyna moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 PM.  Jesse seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed.