Planning Commission convenes to discuss how to meet during COVID-19 emergency

Planning Commission convenes to discuss how to meet during COVID-19 emergency

Juliann Phelps

On April 16 the Planning Commission held its first meeting since early March, with all members virtually present. While planning and scheduling future meetings was the only agenda item, members also discussed logistics such as site visits and how to encourage public participation in hearings using a virtual platform.

Selectboard: Paths, poles and lots of pink

Selectboard: Paths, poles and lots of pink

Juliann Phelps

The agenda for the Oct. 14 meeting of the Selectboard included discussion with Trails Committee members on the proposed construction of the State Park Road path and budget reviews of several groups. Routine procedural agenda items such as approval of repairs to the Thorpe Barn and contract with P&P Septic for maintenance of the town wastewater disposal were dealt with quickly as the night progressed.

Agenda shifts with Selectboard chair absent

Agenda shifts with Selectboard chair absent

Juliann Phelps

Several items deferred to future meetings, short-term rentals discussed. Monday’s Selectboard meeting started with Vice Chair Frank Tenney at the helm and an agenda ahead of schedule. With Chair Matt Krasnow absent and the presentation on the upcoming tractor parade not quite ready, several agenda items were deferred to a future meeting, including the repurposing of the old playground equipment still at the Town Beach, discussion of the Recreation Commission mission statement and improving accessibility to Town Hall.

Draft village wastewater ordinances unveiled at special Selectboard meeting

Draft village wastewater ordinances unveiled at special Selectboard meeting

Juliann Phelps

The West Charlotte Village Wastewater Committee presented two draft wastewater ordinances to the Selectboard and members of the public during Monday’s special meeting solely devoted to the topic. The meeting was “intended as a work session and an opportunity for public input and comments,” said Selectboard Chair Matt Krasnow. 

School board discusses flag policy and innovation, among other topics

School board discusses flag policy and innovation, among other topics

Chea Waters Evans

The Black Lives Matter flag issue and the aftermath of the controversy earlier in the year dominated the conversation at the Champlain Valley School District school board meeting on May 21. The meeting at CVU featured talks from current foreign exchange students, an update on proficiency indicators and a lengthy discussion about a comprehensive policy moving forward regarding flag raisings at district schools.

Planning Commission Continues Refinement of Potential Boundary

Planning Commission Continues Refinement of Potential Boundary

Juliann Phelps

The Thursday, April 4 Planning Commission meeting focused once again on the East Charlotte Village District boundary and Charlotte land use regulations, as was proposed during the March 21 meeting. The commission’s goals were to analyze possible development maps, hear public comment, and figure out the finer points of LURs and boundary issues. Attendance was lower at this meeting, with about four members of the public in attendance, as opposed to the previous meeting which had almost 20 concerned Charlotters.

No major changes at CCS, but the Quonset hut could be on its way out

No major changes at CCS, but the Quonset hut could be on its way out

Chea Waters Evans

The Champlain Valley School District, which is comprised of six schools in four towns, has one big budget that covers the needs of every school in the district. This is the second year after local schools merged to form one district and the school budget went from being a town-based issue to a district-wide vote.