Planning Commision Minutes 6-20-2024

Planning Commision Minutes 6-20-2024

TOWN OF RUTLAND PLANNING COMMISSION

MEETING MINUTES

 DATE: June 20^th, 2024

LOCATION: Town Hall and a publicly accessible conference line

OPEN MEETING 6:30 P.M.

 

Commission Members Present: Chair Barbara Pulling, Dana Peterson, Howard Burgess, Sherman Hunter, Mary Beth Poli, and Norm Cohen. All members are voting members for this meeting.

Members of the Public Present:  None

Approval of the Agenda:

Mr. Peterson moved to approve the agenda. Mr. Hunter seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Old Business: S.213 advice from VT DEC on river Corridors

1. The law passed recently. Several years of outreach are planned.
2. Chair Pulling spoke with representatives from the State regarding the plans for the Town enacting regulation in anticipation of this going into effect, and we were encouraged to do so.
3. There was extensive discussion on the topic.
4. The Commission would like to have the discussion on next steps when a greater number of members are present.
5. Additional information will be provided for future meetings.

Old Business: Housing Municipal Planning grant update

1. Logon Solomon from the Regional Planning Commission will assist us with the application.
2. After discussion, he will be invited to the next meeting so the process can be started.

Old Business: Pocket Park Archaeological review

1. The resource assessment was completed.
2. The consultant reviewed the suggestions for the park were reviewed and it did not create any major concerns.
3. If stump removal is needed the consultant may want to look at it again.
4. The Fire District is planning some infrastructure work on the water line in the area.

 

Chair Pulling gave an update on the Cortina Inn which was discussed at the recent Select Board meeting.

Old Business: Town Wide Celebration on August 24^th

1. Plans are moving forward for the event.
2. The Commission discussed their options for presenting.
3. The Pocket park could be a great topic to use to for the event. The members will work in shifts to cover it. There are several other topics as well.

Discussed the progress of the planned shared use path along Route 7 North from the Town line to the Post Road intersection.

Announcements

Approximately 70% of the budget allocated was spent during the fiscal year.

Approval of Minutes May 30^th, 2024:

Mr. Peterson moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Hunter seconded the motion. There was some clarification made to the attendees and who was eligible as a voting member. Mr. Peterson moved to approve the minutes as amended. Mr. Hunter seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Adjournment:

Mr. Peterson moved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted, Bill Sweet

 

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Barbara Pulling                                                           Date

Rutland Town Planning Commission Chair