There will be roadwork starting on Edwards Road on 13 November 2023. Please remember that the road is already closed to through traffic.
Residents of that road may expect delays, and there will be spots where the road is only one lane, but at this time a full closure of that road does not seem likely.
November 7, 2023 Selectboard Draft Town Plan Hearing Minutes (draft)
Present: Kevin Marshia, Kelly Lyford, Leyna Hoyt, Jesse Kay, Bill Lyon
Others Present: Karen Lathrop, Gayle Durkee, Gregg Herrin, Carrie Caouette-Delallo ,Susan Elder, Snook Downing, Anne Carroll, Wyatt Kay, Gayle Durkee, Mark Vermette Neil Kennedy, Rick Ackerman, Jessie Schmidt, Jessie Schmidt,Cheryl MacNeil, Kendra Densmore, Justin Densmore, Eve Desjardin, Kristianne Gale, Max Quayle, Deborah Quayle, Marty Gratz(online), Robert Harnish (online).
Hearing began at 6:01. Kevin read the hearing notice.
The goal is to take comments from the public on the Town Plan. Susan Elder questioned if the changes were highlighted. Kevin stated they were in the draft Town Plan for the Planning Commission hearing but not this version. He went through the timeline of the Planning Commission Hearing (September 7, 2023) to November 7, 2023. Greg Herrin from the Planning Commission confirmed the timeline.
Susan asked if there were changes to Forests and Parks. Greg reported no changes to that section. Greg Herrin stated there were factual changes in Demographics and substantial changes to the School section. Kevin reported there were some changes made to bring the plan into statutory compliance. Greg noted Town Plans were good for 8 years, but the Planning Commission could start the process over at anytime to make changes. Kevin reported the Board found out in the spring that the plan had to be in place by November 16th. Kevin thanked the Planning Commission Board members for their service as the Town Plan was under a time constraint for completion and as such they did not make any major overhaul of it. Members of the Community stepped up and made that happen. There was discussion on Chelsea Design Control and Chelsea Historic District which was not in the Town Plan. Greg reported challenges with writing parts of the Flood Plains but they found out there would be some remapping coming but no dates set for it. Kevin noted under land use there were a few areas in Town that were commercial and mixed use and Greg affirmed there were no changes to that. Anne asked if the Town would be looking at zoning changes. Kevin noted the Town & Planning Commssion signed a grant with TRORC to start the process of bylaw review. The Board stated that guiding principle was to keep our Town Plan current so there would not be any impacts to the Town from Act 250 perspective. Kevin read the adoption of the Town Plan & Maps and a resolution for Energy. There was a brief discussion on the Energy Resolution. It was there to give the Town more leverage with solar projects. It was noted the adoption would need to be done at the Selectboard Meeting.
No further comments. Hearing closed at 6:18 PM
Selectboard Meeting Agenda Tuesday, 7 November 2023
Immediately following the Town Plan Hearing at 6 PM
Chelsea Town Hall
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6:30 Chelsea Town Hall
The Town of Chelsea invites the submission of project bids to repair storm damage to two sites on Town Highway #8 Edwards Road
Project Scope:
The contractor will be responsible for two sites: Sites known as 4 and 5. These sites will be marked on Monday, 23 October 23. Highway Foreman Rick Ackerman will be able to answer questions on the location of these sites. He can be contacted at: exmark130@gmail.com and 802.685.4302
Site 4: Repair approximately 50-foot length of slope, 10 feet wide with approx. 370 CY of Stone Fill, Type IV
Site 5: Repair approximately 40-foot length of slope, 10 feet wide with approx. 296 CY of Stone Fill, Type IV
Please Note: The contractor is responsible for any potential debris removal and disposal, and the purchasing and hauling of materials for these projects.
The project completion date is 30 November 2023, unless any unforeseen problem warrants a time extension.
This project is subject to the “Low Risk Site Handbook for Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control”, and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The contractor is responsible for understanding and complying with all of these permits and documents.
The municipality must ensure all participating contractors have the prerequisite experience, therefore contractors wishing to bid must submit at least one construction reference from a successful project similar in scale to this one for review. This reference must be included with the project bid packet.
Bids will be received at the Chelsea Town Office or by email (grants@chelseavt.org) until noon on Friday, 27 October 2023. The town plans to issue a Notice of Award and Notice to proceed as soon as possible, once the bids have been properly evaluated during a Special Selectboard Meeting that will be held within 5 days of the bid deadline.
The Town of Chelsea Selectboard reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept any bid deemed to be in the best interests of the Town of Chelsea. Incomplete bid packages will not be considered. Please be sure to use the form provided on the Town of Chelsea website.
Further information, including fact sheets and technical drawings can be found on the Town of Chelsea website. If you have any further questions regarding this project, please email Kasey Peterson at Grants@chelseavt.org. Questions will be received until 12 Noon on Tuesday 24 October 2023 so that needed clarifications can be transmitted to all bidders in a timely manner prior to the bid deadline.
On the Draft Chelsea Town Plan November 7th at 6PM at the Chelsea Town Hall.
The Chelsea Selectboard will be holding a hearing on the Draf Town Plan at 6:00PM on November 7th at the Chelsea Town Hall, 296 VT-110, Chelsea, VT 05038.
The purpose of this hearing is to take comments from the public on the draf Town Plan so that the Planning Commission can consider these as it makes its final revisions prior to sending to the Selectboard. The proposed Town Plan will replace the current Town Plan in its entirety. Copies of the draft can be found at the Town Office during business hours. Comments may be mailed to the atention of the Selectboard at P.O. Box 266 Chelsea, VT 05038.
Below is a summary of the proposal. I. Goals of the Plan
II. Demographics
III. Economic Development IV. Housing
V. Education
VI. Utilities and Facilities
VII. Recreation and Parks
VIII. Health and Emergency Services
IX. Natural, Scenic, and Cultural Resources X. Agriculture and Forestry
XI. Land Use Plan
XII. Transportation
XIII. Energy
XIV. Relationship to Other Plans
XV. Town Plan Implementation
Appendix A
Chelsea Selectboard
The Town of Chelsea Selectboard is excited to announce upcoming enhancements to the Chelsea Transfer Station’s payment structure, set to take effect on January 1, 2024. The proposed modifications aim to streamline operations and ensure the sustainability of the Transfer Station. In the spirit of community involvement and to ensure these changes are tailored to meet your needs, we invite all Chelsea residents to attend the Selectboard meeting November 7, 2023, at 6:30 PM, at the Chelsea Town Hall.
What’s Changing?
1. Cash and check will no longer be accepted at the Transfer Station. Pre-purchased punch cards will be required for waste disposal.
2. Annual recycling stickers must be pre-purchased and shown to the Transfer Station Attendant for use of recycling services.
(For many years, our Transfer Station has operated at a deficit, with recycling costs reaching $22,719 in fiscal year 2022. At a cost of $40 per sticker, this equates to less than $1 per week for recycling.)
*Note, punch cards and annual stickers will be available for purchase at Will’s store or the Town Clerk’s office.
3. Various items accepted at the Transfer Station will see minor changes in pricing.
Your input is invaluable in shaping the future of the Chelsea Transfer Station. This public meeting on November 7, 2023, is your opportunity to express your thoughts, ask questions, and be an integral part of the discussion. We aim to make this transition as smooth as possible and need your input to achieve this goal.
Mark Your Calendar:
– Date: November 7, 2023
– Time: 6:30 PM
– Location: Chelsea Town Hall
Contact Us:
Should you have specific questions, suggestions, or require additional information before the meeting, please feel free to contact us at jessekselectboard@gmail.com.
Selectboard Meeting Agenda Tuesday, 17 October 2023
6:30 PM
Chelsea Town Hall
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