HIGHGATE VERMONT

HIGHGATE SELECTBOARD Special Meeting

2010-09-01T15:07:00.000-07:00

AGENDA

TOWN OF HIGHGATE

SELECTBOARD

Community Room/Town Office Building

Highgate Center, VT

SPECIAL MEETING with MAHA

WEDNESDAY, September 2, 2010 @ 6:00 p.m.

A. Call to Order

B. Arena Lease Discussion

C. Adjournment

For the Selectboard,

David Jescavage, Town Administrator

HIGHGATE SELECTBOARD Regular Meeting

2010-09-01T15:05:00.000-07:00

AGENDA

TOWN OF HIGHGATE

SELECTBOARD

Regular Meeting

Community Room/Municipal Office Building/2996 VT Route 78

Highgate Center, VT

Thursday/September 2, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m.

A. 7:00 p.m. - Call to Order & Roll Call

1. Selectboard: Henry Rainville–Chair, Brian Rowell, & Jeff Towle.

B. 7:00 p.m. – 7:05 p.m. - Public Comments

1. Comments from the public for items not on the agenda (limited to 3 minutes

for each member of the public recognized by the Chair).

C. 7:05 p.m. – 7:10 p.m. – Minutes

1. Review minutes of the August 5, 2010 regular meeting.

2. Review minutes of the August 11, 2010 special meeting.

3. Review minutes of the August 19, 2010 regular meeting.

D. 7:10 p.m. – 7:20 p.m. - Town Clerk and Treasurer (Tom Racine)

1. Pay bills as presented.

2. Updates.

E. 7:20 p.m. – 7:35 p.m. - Highway Department (Steve Ploof)

1. Highway updates.

2. Discuss stump dumps.

F. 7:35 p.m. – 7:55 p.m. - Parks & Recreation Department

1. Recreation updates.

2. Discuss MAHA proposal.

3. Tri-Town Recreation Committee request.

4. Discuss Haunted House.

5. Discuss Freon purchase.

6. Discuss furnace maintenance.

7. Discuss support letter for Northern Forest Canoe Trail

G. Library (Liza Comiskey)

H. Planning & Zoning

I. 7:55 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Fire Department (David Desorcie)

1. Fire Updates.

J. Community Development/Economic Development

K. Solid Waste Management

L. Animal Control

M. Board of Health

N. Cemetery Commission

O. Constables

P. Listers

Q. Local Control Commission

R. Town Administrator

S. Old Business

T. New Business

U. Other Business

V. 8:00 p.m. – 8:10 p.m. - Selectboard Items

1. Morses Line Border Station update.

W. Upcoming Events

1. Farmers Market in Town Park every Friday from June 18^th to October 8^th

@ 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

2. Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 6 p.m.

3. Planning Commission meeting on Monday, September 13, 2010 @ 6 p.m.

4. Morses Line Border Station Discussion @ Town Assembly in Franklin @ 10 a.m. on

Saturday, September 25, 2010.

X. Next Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2010.

Y. Adjournment

Z. Executive Session (contracts & personnel)

Prepared By,

David Jescavage, Town Administrator

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Meeting

2010-09-01T15:02:00.000-07:00

HIGHGATE

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 6:00 p.m.

Community Room/Municipal Office Building

I. Call To Order

II. Approval of July 8, 2010 Minutes

III. Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 4464, the Highgate Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 9, 2010 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Municipal Office Building to consider the following appeal:

A. Conditional Use Appeal of Randy Farrar to construct a 50' x 50' addition to an existing commercial building in accordance with the Zoning Bylaws: Article V, Section 502 (Conditional Uses). The property is identified as Tax Parcel #0018078145 and located at VT Route 78 in the Industrial/Commercial District.

The application is on file for public review at Municipal Office Building at 2996 VT Route 78 during normal business hours. In accordance with 24 V.S.A. Section 4465, participation by an interested person in a land use regulatory proceeding is a prerequisite to filing a timely appeal of any board decision resulting from that specific proceeding. The hearings are open to the public.

V. Deliberative Session

VI. Other Business

VII. Adjournment

For the Highgate Zoning Board of Adjustment,

David Jescavage, AICP

Planning & Zoning Administrator

HIGHGATE PLANNING COMMISSION September 13, 2010 Meeting

2010-09-01T14:59:00.000-07:00

HIGHGATE

PLANNING COMMISSION

AGENDA

Monday, September 13, 2010 @ 6:00 p.m.

Community Room/Municipal Office Building

I. Call To Order

II. Roll Call

III. Approval of August 9, 2010 Minutes

IV. Public Hearings for Applications & Swearing In of Interested Parties

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 4464 - 4465, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 9, 2010 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Municipal Office Building for each of the applications below:

A. Continuation of Final Plan Review for KWGD Enterprises/Kevin Many for a 8-lot subdivision off Humphrey Road on Parcel #002008005. Medium Density Residential District.

B. Continuation of Final Plan Review for Fernand Gagne for a 2-lot subdivision on St. Armand Road on Parcel #002007269. Agricultural District.

C. Continuation of Preliminary Plan Review for Sherry Pfenning for a 3-lot subdivision on Gore Road on Parcel #0009207517. Agricultural District.

D. Sketch Plan Review for John & Joan Fraties for a 2-lot subdivision on Rheume Road on Parcel #0002009032. Medium Density District.

E. Sketch Plan Review for Kathy Connolly for a 2-lot subdivision on Highgate Road (VT Rt. 207) on Parcel #0020207053. High Density District.

Application documents are on file for public review at the Municipal Office Building at 2996 VT Route 78 during normal business hours or by appointment.

In accordance with 24 V.S.A. 4464, participation in a local public hearing proceeding by an interested person, as defined in 24 V.S.A. 4465, is a prerequisite to the right to file a subsequent appeal of a decision resulting from that proceeding.

VII. Other Business

VIII. Deliberative Session

IX. Adjournment

For the Planning Commission,

David Jescavage

Planning & Zoning Administrator

HIGHGATE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY Saturday, August 28, 2010

2010-08-25T13:24:00.000-07:00

HG ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT September 9, 2010 PUBLIC HEARING

2010-08-25T13:14:00.002-07:00

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF HIGHGATE, VT

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

For the Highgate Zoning Board of Adjustment,

David Jescavage

Planning & Zoning Administrator

HIGHGATE PLANNING COMMISSION September 13, 2010 PUBLIC HEARINGS

2010-08-25T13:07:00.001-07:00

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF HIGHGATE

PLANNING COMMISSION

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 4464 - 4465, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 13, 2010 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Municipal Office Building for each of the applications below:

A. Continuation of Final Plan Review for KWGD Enterprises/Kevin Many for a 8-lot subdivision off Humphrey Road on Parcel #002008005. Medium Density Residential District.

B. Continuation of Final Plan Review for Fernand Gagne for a 2-lot subdivision on St. Armand Road on Parcel #002007269. Agricultural District.

C. Continuation of Preliminary Plan Review for Sherry Pfenning for a 3-lot subdivision on Gore Road on Parcel #0009207517. Agricultural District.

D. Sketch Plan Review for John & Joan Fraties for a 2-lot subdivision on Rheume Road on Parcel #0002009032. Medium Density District.

E. Sketch Plan Review for Kathy Connolly for a 2-lot subdivision on Highgate Road (VT Rt. 207) on Parcel #0020207053. High Density District.

Application documents are on file for public review at the Municipal Office Building at 2996 VT Route 78 during normal business hours or by appointment.

For the Highgate Planning Commission

David Jescavage

Planning & Zoning Administrator

HIGHGATE STUMP DUMP CLOSED

2010-08-25T13:00:00.001-07:00

PUBLIC NOTICE

NO DUMPING

IN HIGHGATE STUMP DUMP

CLOSED PER ORDER OF VT DEC

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

For More Information, Call:

David Jescavage, Town Administrator

868-4922, x-203

HIGHGATE SELECTBOARD SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETINGS FOR JULY 15, 2010

2010-07-15T08:29:00.000-07:00

AGENDA

TOWN OF HIGHGATE

SELECTBOARD

Highgate Sports Arena

Highgate Center, VT

SPECIAL MEETING with MAHA

THURSDAY, July 15, 2010 @ 6:00 p.m.

A. Call to Order

B. Arena Discussion

C. Adjournment

For the Selectboard,

__________________________

David Jescavage, Town Administrator

__________________________________________________________

AGENDA

TOWN OF HIGHGATE

SELECTBOARD

Regular Meeting

Community Room/Municipal Office Building/2996 VT Route 78

Highgate Center, VT

Thursday/July 15, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m.

A. 7:00 p.m. - Call to Order & Roll Call

1. Selectboard: Henry Rainville–Chair, Brian Rowell, & Jeff Towle.

B. 7:00 p.m. – 7:05 p.m. - Public Comments

1. Comments from the public for items not on the agenda (limited to 3 minutes

for each member of the public recognized by the Chair).

C. 7:05 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. - Minutes

1. Review minutes of the July 1, 2010 regular meeting.

2. Review minutes of the July 14, 2010 special meeting.

D. 7:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. - Town Clerk and Treasurer (Tom Racine)

1. Pay bills as presented.

2. Updates.

3. Special Revenue Funds.

E. 7:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. - Highway Department (Steve Ploof)

1. Highway updates.

2. Rheume Road update.

3. Meadow Lane discussion.

F. 7:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Parks & Recreation Department (Walter Medor)

1. Recreation updates.

2. Review sports court flooring bids.

3. Discuss LV Rail Trail complaint.

G. 8:00 p.m. – 8:05 p.m. - Library (Liza Comiskey)

1. Library updates.

H. 8:05 p.m. – 8:10 p.m. - Planning & Zoning

1. Public Hearing on proposed 2010 Town Plan revisions.

2. Reappoint Zoning Administrator for three year term.

I. 8:10 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. - Fire Department (David Desorcie)

1. Fire Updates.

J. Community Development/Economic Development

K. Solid Waste Management

L. Animal Control

M. Board of Health

N. Cemetery Commission

O. Constables

P. Listers

Q. Local Control Commission

R. Town Administrator

1. Grant updates.

S. Old Business

T. New Business

U. Other Business

V. Selectboard Items

W. Upcoming Events

1. Farmers Market in Town Park every Friday from June 18^th to October 8^th

@ 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

2. Roller Skating on Friday nights from June 18^th to August 27^th @ 7 – 9 p.m.

in the Highgate Sports Arena.

3. Next Tri-Town Recreation Committee meeting @ 6 p.m. on August 4, 2010

X. Next Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2010.

Y. Adjournment

Z. Executive Session (litigation & personnel)

_________________________________________________________

Prepared by David Jescavage, Town Administrator

HIGHGATE SELECTBOARD & TRI-TOWN RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING

2010-07-15T08:11:00.001-07:00

AGENDA

TOWN OF HIGHGATE

SELECTBOARD

Community Room in Town Office Building

Highgate Center, VT

SPECIAL MEETING with

TRI-TOWN RECREATION COMMITTEE

WEDNESDAY, July 14, 2010 @ 6:00 p.m.

A. Call to Order

B. Arena Discussion

C. Adjournment

For the Selectboard

__________________________

David Jescavage, Town Administrator

HIGHGATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION IN HIGHGATE CENTER, VERMONT

2010-07-15T08:04:00.001-07:00

CAMP HIGHGATE BENEFIT CONCERT on Saturday, July 10, 2010

2010-07-02T15:35:00.000-07:00

HIGHGATE SELECTBOARD AGENDA FOR JULY 1, 2010

2010-06-30T10:55:00.000-07:00

AGENDA

TOWN OF HIGHGATE

SELECTBOARD

Regular Meeting

Community Room/Municipal Office Building/2996 VT Route 78

Highgate Center, VT

Thursday/July 1, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m.

A. 7:00 p.m. - Call to Order & Roll Call

1. Selectboard: Henry Rainville–Chair, Brian Rowell, & Jeff Towle.

B. 7:00 p.m. – 7:05 p.m. - Public Comments

1. Comments from the public for items not on the agenda (limited to 3 minutes

for each member of the public recognized by the Chair).

C. 7:05 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. - Minutes

1. Review minutes of the June 17, 2010 regular meeting.

2. Review minutes of the June 24, 2010 special meeting.

3. Review minutes of the April 26, 2010 special meeting.

D. 7:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. - Town Clerk and Treasurer (Tom Racine)

1. Pay bills as presented.

2. Updates.

E. 7:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. - Highway Department (Steve Ploof)

1. Highway updates.

F. 7:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Parks & Recreation Department (Walter Medor)

1. Recreation updates.

2. Tri-Town Recreation Committee update from Paulette Tatro.

3. Open & review sports court flooring bids.

G. 8:00 p.m. – 8:05 p.m. - Library (Liza Comiskey)

1. Library updates.

H. Planning & Zoning

I. 8:05 p.m. – 8:10 p.m. - Fire Department (David Desorcie)

1. Fire Updates.

J. Community Development/Economic Development

K. Solid Waste Management

L. Animal Control

M. Board of Health

N. Cemetery Commission

O. Constables

P. Listers

Q. Local Control Commission

R. Town Administrator

S. Old Business

T. New Business

U. Other Business

V. Selectboard Items

1. Review Cross Engineering surveying proposal.

W. Upcoming Events

1. Farmers Market in Town Park every Friday from June 18^th to October 8^th

@ 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

2. Roller Skating on Friday nights from June 18^th to August 27^th @ 7 – 9 p.m.

in the Highgate Sports Arena.

X. Next Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 15, 2010.

Y. Adjournment

Z. Executive Session (if needed)

_________________________________________________________

Prepared by David Jescavage, Town Administrator

HIGHGATE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR JULY 12, 2010

2010-06-24T13:18:00.000-07:00

HIGHGATE

PLANNING COMMISSION

AGENDA

Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 6:00 p.m.

Community Room/Municipal Office Building

I. Call To Order

II. Roll Call

III. Approval of June 7, 2010 Minutes

IV. Public Hearings for Applications & Swearing In of Interested Parties

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 4464 - 4465, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 12, 2010 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Municipal Office Building for each of the applications below:

A. Final Plan Review of Danny & Anne Ives for a 3-lot subdivision off Lamkin Street on Parcel #0021005291. Medium Density Residential District.

B. Continuation of Final Plan Review of David & Jaqueline Dragon for a 3-lot subdivision off Machia Road on Parcel #0014006580. Medium Density Residential District.

C. Continuation of Final Plan Review for Duane Tremblay for a 4-lot subdivision on Thak Boulevard on Parcel #0021005201. Medium Density Residential District.

D. Final Plan Review for KWGD Enterprises/Kevin Many for an amendment to add an eighth lot to a previously approved 7-lot subdivision off Humphrey Road on Parcel #002008005. Medium Density Residential District.

E. Sketch Plan Review for Fernand Gagne for a 2-lot subdivision on St. Armand Road on Parcel #002007269. Agricultural District.

F. Sketch Plan Review for Sherry Pfenning for a 3-lot subdivision on Gore Road on Parcel #0009207517. Agricultural District.

G. Boundary Line Adjustment Review for Daniel Brosseau on Brosseau Road on Parcel #0013006300. Medium Density Residential District.

Application documents are on file for public review at the Municipal Office Building at 2996 VT Route 78 during normal business hours or by appointment.

VII. Other Business

a. Discussion with Meadow Lane Homeowners Association regarding

condition of Meadow Lane.

VIII. Deliberative Session

IX. Adjournment

For the Planning commission,

David Jescavage

Planning & Zoning Administrator

PUBLIC HEARING FOR HIGHGATE TOWN PLAN ADOPTION

2010-06-01T12:05:00.000-07:00

TOWN OF HIGHGATE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given to the residents of the Town of Highgate, Vermont that the Select Board will hold a hearing on June 17, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. in the Highgate Community Room at the rear of the Town Office Building to consider for adoption the following draft Highgate Town Plan 2010 pursuant to Chapter 117 of Title 24, Section 4385 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated.

The draft Plan includes 10 Chapters including an Introduction, Vision for the Town, Social and Economic Resources, Natural and Cultural Resources, Energy, Transportation, Community Facilities and Services, Land Use, Compatibility with Neighboring Towns and Recommendations for Implementation. Many of the changes that are included in the new version were to update data and language to reflect the current state of the Town. Additionally a Village Center Concept map has been included to plan for concentrating development. The full draft of the Highgate Town Plan (2010 Version) is available in the Highgate Town Clerk’s Office.

According to Title 24 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated, town plans must be readopted every five years or they will expire. The most recent Highgate Town Plan expires July 7, 2010. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments on the adoption of the updated plan and to discuss any comments provided by the public.

TRI-TOWN RECREATION SURVEY

2010-06-01T11:21:00.000-07:00

TRI-TOWN RECREATIONAL SPORTS SURVEY
Please click on the link below & let us know what you think of a tri-town approach to providing recreational sports activities:
www.surveymonkey.com/s/tritown

PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC NOTICE FOR JUNE 7, 2010

2010-05-19T12:52:00.000-07:00

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF HIGHGATE

PLANNING COMMISSION

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 4464 - 4465, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 7, 2010 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Municipal Office Building for each of the applications below:

A. Continuation of Preliminary Plan Review of Danny & Anne Ives for a 3-lot subdivision off Lamkin Street on Parcel #0021005291. Medium Density Residential District.

B. Continuation of Final Plan Review of David & Jaqueline Dragon for a 3-lot subdivision off Machia Road on Parcel #0014006580. Agricultural District.

C. Continuation of Final Plan Review for Duane Tremblay for a 4-lot subdivision on Thak Boulevard on Parcel #0021005201. Medium Density Residential District.

D. Preliminary Plan Review for KWGD Enterprises/Kevin Many for an amendment to add an eighth lot to a previously approved 7-lot subdivision off Humphrey Road on Parcel #002008005. Medium Density Residential District.

E. Sketch Plan Review for Patricia Lafar for a 2-lot subdivision off Frontage Road on Parcel #0012027008. Medium Density Residential District.

Application documents are on file for public review at the Municipal Office Building at 2996 VT Route 78 during normal business hours or by appointment.

For the Highgate Planning Commission,

David Jescavage, AICP

Planning & Zoning Administrator

TRI-TOWN RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING FOR MAY 19, 2010

2010-05-18T15:50:00.000-07:00

Tri-Town Recreational Committee

Regular Meeting

Community Room/Town Office Building/2996 VT Route 78

Highgate Center, VT

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 6:00 pm

A. Call to order & roll call

B. Rink Services Group presenter (Gary Warriner)

C. Approval of minutes

D. Review draft list of site visit questions

E. Sample survey

G. Other business

H. Next regular meeting: Wednesday, June 2, 2010

I. Adjournment

HIGHGATE SELECTBOARD MEETING FOR MAY 20, 2010

2010-05-18T14:38:00.000-07:00

AGENDA

TOWN OF HIGHGATE

SELECTBOARD

Regular Meeting

Community Room/Municipal Office Building/2996 VT Route 78

Highgate Center, VT

Thursday/May 20, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m.

A. 7:00 p.m. - Call to Order & Roll Call

1. Selectboard: Henry Rainville–Chair, Brian Rowell, & Jeff Towle.

B. 7:00 p.m. - 7:10 p.m. - Public Comments

1. Comments from the public for items not on the agenda (limited to 3 minutes

for each member of the public recognized by the Chair).

C. 7:10 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. – 7:20 p.m. - Minutes

1. Review minutes of the May 6, 2010 regular meeting.

D. 7:20 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Town Clerk and Treasurer (Tom Racine)

1. Pay bills as presented.

2. Updates.

E. 7:30 p.m. – 7:40 p.m. - Highway Department (Steve Ploof)

1. Highway updates.

F. 7:40 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Parks & Recreation Department (Walter Medor)

1. Recreation updates.

2. Intern Progress.

G. 8:00 p.m. – 8:10 p.m. - Library (Liza Comiskey)

1. Library updates.

H. 8:10 p.m. – 8:20 p.m. - Fire Department (David Desorcie)

1. Fire updates.

I. Community Development/Economic Development

J. 8:20 p.m. – 8:40 p.m. - Planning & Zoning

1. Discuss proposed Cartographic Associates contract.

K. Solid Waste Management

L. Animal Control

M. Board of Health

N. Cemetery Commission

O. Constables

P. 8:40 – 9:00 p.m. - Listers

1. Discuss Lister changes.

Q. Local Control Commission

R. Town Administrator

S. Old Business

T. New Business

U. Other Business

V. Selectboard Items

W. Upcoming Events

X. Next Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, 2010.

Y. Adjournment

Z. Executive Session (contracts & personnel)

__________________________________________________________

Prepared by David Jescavage, Town Administrator

HIGHGATE SELECTBOARD Regular Meeting for May 6, 2010 6, 2010

2010-05-04T16:30:00.000-07:00

AGENDA

TOWN OF HIGHGATE

SELECTBOARD

Regular Meeting

Community Room/Municipal Office Building/2996 VT Route 78

Highgate Center, VT

Thursday/May 6, 2010 @ 6:45 p.m.

(Site visit to Gore Road/VT Route 78 Intersection)

A. 7 p.m. - Call to Order & Roll Call

1. Selectboard: Henry Rainville–Chair, Brian Rowell, & Jeff Towle.

B. Minutes

1. Review minutes of the April 15, 2010 regular meeting.

C. Public Comments

1. Comments from the public for items not on the agenda (limited to 3 minutes

for each member of the public recognized by the Chair).

D. Town Clerk and Treasurer (Tom Racine)

1. Pay bills as presented.

2. Updates.

3. Discuss front door ADA design proposal.

E. Highway Department (Steve Ploof)

1. Highway updates.

F. Parks & Recreation Department (Walter Medor)

1. Recreation updates.

G. Library (Liza Comiskey)

H. Fire Department (David Desorcie)

1. Fire updates.

I. Community Development/Economic Development

J. Planning & Zoning

K. Solid Waste Management

1. Discuss D-K contract.

L. Animal Control

M. Board of Health

N. Cemetery Commission

O. Constables

P. Listers

Q. Local Control Commission

R. Town Administrator

1. Discuss GIS Mapping firm proposal

S. Old Business

T. New Business

U. Other Business

V. Selectboard Items

W. Upcoming Events

X. Next Regular Meeting: 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2010.

Y. Adjournment

Z. Executive Session (if needed)

________________________________

Prepared by David Jescavage, Town Administrator

TRI-TOWN RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING FOR MAY 5, 2010

2010-05-04T16:29:00.000-07:00

AGENDA

TRI-TOWN RECREATION COMMITTEE

Community Room in Town Office Building

Highgate Center, VT

REGULAR MEETING

WEDNESDAY, May 5, 2010 @ 6:00 p.m.

A. Call to Order & Roll Call

B. Review April 21, 2010 Minutes

C. Organize new board/Elect Chair & Vice Chair

D. Discuss sample survey

E. Recap long & short term goals

F. Other Business

G. Adjournment

HIGHGATE PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 3, 2010 MEETING

2010-05-03T12:04:00.000-07:00

HIGHGATE
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
Monday, May 3, 2010 @ 6:00 p.m.
Community Room/Municipal Office Building

I. Call To Order

II. Roll Call

III. Approval of April 5, 2010 Minutes

IV. Public Hearings for Applications

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 4464 - 4465, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 3, 2010 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Municipal Office Building for each of the applications below:

A. Continuation of Preliminary Plan Review of Danny & Anne Ives for a 3-lot subdivision off Lamkin Street on Parcel #0021005291. Medium Density Residential District.
B. Final Plan Review of David & Jaqueline Dragon for a 3-lot subdivision off Machia Road on Parcel #0014006580. Agricultural District.
C. Final Plan Review for Duane Tremblay for a 4-lot subdivision on Thak Boulevard on Parcel #0021005201. Medium Density Residential District.
D. Sketch Plan Review for KWGD Enterprises/Kevin Many for an amendment to add an eighth lot to a previously approved 7-lot subdivision off Humphrey Road on Parcel #002008005. Medium Density Residential District.

Application documents are on file for public review at the Municipal Office Building at 2996 VT Route 78 during normal business hours or by appointment.

In accordance with 24 V.S.A. 4464, participation in a local public hearing proceeding by an interested person, as defined in 24 V.S.A. 4465, is a prerequisite to the right to file a subsequent appeal of a decision resulting from that proceeding.

VII. Deliberative Session
VIII. Public Hearing: Proposed 2010 Town Plan Revisions
IX. Other Business
X. Adjournment

For the Planning commission,

David Jescavage
Planning & Zoning Administrator

HIGHGATE SELECTBOARD SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 21, 2010

2010-04-19T15:25:00.000-07:00

AGENDA

TOWN OF HIGHGATE

SELECTBOARD

Town Clerk's Lobby in Town Office Building

Highgate Center, VT

SPECIAL MEETING

WEDNESDAY, April 21, 2010 @ 8:00 p.m.

A. Call to Order

B. Discuss MAHA proposed lease contract

C. Discuss lawn mowing bids

D. Appoint new 911 Coordinator

E. Approve Board Secretary hiring

F. Highway truck discussion

G. Executive Session (personnel, contracts, litigation)

H. Adjournment

For the Selectboard,

David Jescavage, Town Administrator

TRI -TOWN RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING APRIL 21, 2010

2010-04-19T15:23:00.000-07:00

AGENDA

TRI-TOWN RECREATION COMMITTEE

Town Clerk's Lobby in Town Office Building

Highgate Center, VT

SPECIAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

WEDNESDAY, April 21, 2010 @ 6:00 p.m.

A. Call to Order

B. Organize new board/Elect Chair

C. Create or accept mission statement

D. Set future meeting dates

E. Short term goals

F. Long term goals

G. Secretary for minutes

H. Adjournment

HIGHGATE SELECTBOARD AGENDA FOR APRIL 15, 2010

2010-04-14T14:10:00.000-07:00

AGENDA

TOWN OF HIGHGATE

SELECTBOARD

Regular Meeting

Community Room/Municipal Office Building/2996 VT Route 78

Highgate Center, VT

Thursday/April 15, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order & Roll Call: Henry Rainville–Chair, Brian Rowell, & Jeff Towle.

2. Minutes

A. Review minutes of the April 1, 2010 regular meeting.

3. Town Clerk and Treasurer (Tom Racine)

A. Pay bills as presented.

B. Updates.

4. Department/Board/Commission Reports

A. Highway Department (Steve Ploof)

1. Highway updates.

B. Parks & Recreation Department (Walter Medor)

1. Recreation updates.

2. Discuss Highgate Little League with Brian Spears.

3. Discuss Sports Court issues with Steve Bushey.

4. Update on recreation intern.

5. Open & review lawn mowing bids.

6. Discuss restructuring of Recreation Advisory Board.

7. Discuss draft Tri-Town Recreation Committee mission statement.

C. Community Development/Economic Development

1. Review & adopt resolution for Municipal Planning Grant application.

D. Planning & Zoning

E. Solid Waste Management

1. Announce Household Hazardous Waste Day.

F. Animal Control

G. Board of Health

H. Cemetery Commission

I. Constables

J. Listers

K. Local Control Commission

L. Library

M. Fire Department (David Desorcie)

5. Town Administrator

A. Discuss GIS Mapping firm recommendation.

6. Old Business

7. New Business

8. Selectboard Items

A. Franklin County Sheriff's Contract

1. Review & sign by Selectboard.

9. Upcoming Events

A. Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, April 24, 2010

B. Planning Commission meeting on Monday, May 3, 2010.

10. Next Regular Meeting: 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 6, 2010.

11. Adjournment

12. Executive Session (if needed)

_______________________________

Prepared by David Jescavage, Town Administrator

HIGHGATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

2010-04-12T14:42:00.000-07:00

EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITY

BOARD SECRETARY

for

SELECTBOARD, PLANNING COMMISSION

& ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Part-time position up to 20 hours per week partly in the evening in the evening with the balance of hours during the day. Attendance at night meetings is a must. There are no benefits.
Requires excellent typing, writing, filing, recording, organizing, communication, computer skills, and reliability.
Log in and file development review applications and special appeals for the Highgate Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Prepare, post, and publish agendas as well as notices for public hearings of both boards for publication and public warning; send copies of agenda to board members, applicants and adjoining landowners; send agendas and public hearing notices to the St. Albans Messenger for publication as a legal classified advertisement and/or public service announcement. Become familiar with the legal requirements regarding the timing and content of public hearing notices.
Attend two regular Selectboard meetings and both regular land use board monthly meetings, and special board meetings as needed, to log in attendees and to record proceedings. Selectboard meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m., Planning Commission meets the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. & the Zoning Board of Adjustment meets the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Office meeting room.
Take & prepare minutes of all meetings and public hearings for filing with Town Clerk and mailing to applicant and interested parties.
Organize and file all material and evidence submitted for all land use applications.
Hourly rate commensurate with experience.
Position open until filled.

If interested, please submit, by mail, fax, or in person, a letter of interest and resume with three references to:

Town Administrator

Town of Highgate

P.O. Box 189

Highgate Center, VT 05459

802-868-4922, Ext. 203

HIGHGATE RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD

2010-04-11T15:39:00.000-07:00

Recreation Advisory Board Meeting

Monday, April 12, 2010 @ 6:00 p.m.

Highgate Municipal Building

Community Room

Agenda

Call to order

Minutes

Discuss Recruiting New Members

Programs

Farmers Market

Roller Skating

Zumba

Country Carnival

Future Fundraising for Renovation Project

Learn To Skate Follow Up

Other

Next Meeting Monday May 10th at 6:00pm.

Adjournment

Thanks,
Karen Fortin

HIGHGATE MUD SEASON ROAD WEIGHT POSTINGS

2010-03-12T13:38:00.000-08:00

HIGHGATE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 8, 2010

2010-03-12T13:35:00.000-08:00

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF HIGHGATE, VT

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 4464, the Highgate Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 8, 2010 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Municipal Office Building to consider each of the following appeals:

A. Continuation of Conditional Use Appeal of Jay & Brittany Spaulding to construct two single family and three duplex residences in accordance with the Zoning Bylaws: Article V, Section 502 (Conditional Uses) and Article VIII, Section 800 (Single Family & Duplex Residences). The property is identified as Tax Parcel #008078060, Lots 1-6 off VT Route 78 in the Industrial/Commercial District.

B. Conditional Use Appeal of Doug & Gail Medor to construct a commercial septage treatment facility and a composting facility in accordance with the Zoning Bylaws: Article V, Section 502 (Conditional Uses) & Section 550 (Mixed Uses), and Article VIII, Section 800 (Business Service). The property is identified as Tax Parcel #0013078276 at 52 Transfer Station Road in the Industrial/Commercial District.

For the Highgate Zoning Board of Adjustment,

David Jescavage, AICP

Planning & Zoning Administrator

PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC NOTICE FOR APRIL 5, 2010

2010-03-12T13:29:00.000-08:00

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF HIGHGATE

PLANNING COMMISSION

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 4464 - 4465, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 5, 2010 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Municipal Office Building for each of the applications below:

A. Continuation of Preliminary Plan Review for Paul Tremblay for a 4-lot subdivision on Gore Road on Parcel #0009207495. Agricultural District.

B. Preliminary Plan Review of Danny & Anne Ives for a 3-lot subdivision off Lamkin Street on Parcel #0021005291. Medium Density Residential District.

C. Preliminary Plan Review of David & Jaqueline Dragon for a 3-lot subdivision off Machia Road on Parcel #0014006580. Agricultural District.

D. Sketch Plan Review for Duane Tremblay for a 4-lot subdivision on Thak Boulevard on Parcel #0021005201. Medium Density Residential District.

E. Boundary Line Adjustment Review for Doug & Gail Medor and the Town of Highgate for a boundary line adjustment that will subtract square footage from the Medor lot and add it to the Town lot on Transfer Station Road. The property is identified as Tax Parcel #0013078276 at 52 Transfer Station Road. Industrial/Commercial District.

Application documents are on file for public review at the Municipal Office Building at 2996 VT Route 78 during normal business hours or by appointment.

For the Highgate Planning Commission,

David Jescavage, AICP

Planning & Zoning Administrator

HIGHGATE PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 1, 2010 MEETING

2010-02-26T17:37:00.000-08:00

HIGHGATE

PLANNING COMMISSION

AGENDA

Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:00 p.m.

Community Room/Municipal Office Building

I. Call To Order

II. Roll Call

III. Approval of February 1, 2010 Minutes

Approval of February 8, 2010 Minutes

IV. Public Hearings

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 4464 - 4465, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 1, 2010 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Municipal Office Building for each of the following applications:

A. Final Plan Review for Daniel and Lise Brosseau for a 2-lot subdivision on Brosseau Road on Parcel #0013006230. Zoned Medium Density Residential District.

B. Preliminary Plan Review for Paul Tremblay for a 4-lot subdivision on Gore Road on Parcel #0009207495. Zoned Agricultural District.

C. Sketch Plan Review of Danny & Anne Ives for a 3-lot subdivision off Lamkin Street on Parcel #0021005291. Medium Density Residential District.

D. Sketch Plan Review of David & Jaqueline Dragon for a 3-lot subdivision off Machia Road on Parcel #0014006580. Agricultural District.

Application documents are on file for public review at the Municipal Office Building at 2996 VT Route 78 during normal business hours or by appointment.

V. Discuss Town Plan revision with Cristina Mastrangelo of the NRPC.

Set March 22,2010 as Final Work Session prior to public hearing.

VII. Deliberative Session

VIII. Other Business

IX. Adjournment

For the Planning commission,

David Jescavage

Planning & Zoning Administrator

HIGHGATE SELECTBOARD SPECIAL MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2010

2010-02-22T06:34:00.000-08:00

AGENDA

TOWN OF HIGHGATE

SELECTBOARD

Community Room in Town Office Building

Highgate Center, VT

SPECIAL MEETING

WEDNESDAY, February 24, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m.

A. Call to Order

B. Town Meeting Review Discussion

C. Executive Session (if needed)

D. Adjournment

HIGHGATE SELECTBOARD BUDGET MEETING FOR FEBRUARY 18, 2010

2010-02-17T13:40:00.000-08:00

SELECTBOARD

Community Room in Town Office Building

Highgate Center, VT

POLICY MEETING

THURSDAY, February 18, 2010 @ 6:00 p.m.

A. Call to Order

B. Budget Discussion

C. Executive Session (if needed)

D. Adjournment