Town of Pittsfield, Vermont
Planning Commission
Minutes of October 13, 2015
MEMBERS PRESENT: Suana Rubin, Marsha Hopkins and Jennifer Howard.
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm at the Town Office.
2. Agenda Modifications – None
3. The minutes from the September 8th meeting were read. Suana noted the draft
minutes did not indicate that a vote was cast for Marsha to attend the Riverside Farm
Act 250 hearing as Planning Commission Representative. Jen made a motion to
accept the minutes with the correction added, seconded by Suana, all in favor.
4. Correspondence – None
5. Report on Select Board’s Meeting – Electric Car Charging Station and Park Update
Suana and Marsha attended the meeting and informed Jen that the Electric Car
Charging Station was tabled until the next meeting as the Select Board was waiting
for more information.
The Select Board was also waiting for more information from DuBois & King; they
will be doing a presentation concerning the park options. Suana said the town
may canvas voters prior to town meeting to get a feel for sentiment on the issue.
Bill Leimgruber attended the meeting and presented another petition protesting
the proposed park.
Bill Orhen also attended the Select Board meeting and spoke about illegal signage on
town property and the fireworks. He suggested the Select Board adopt an ordinance
banning fireworks. The Commission discussed the Act 250 hearing outcomes to
date.
6. New Planning Commission Member-
Suana informed the Commission that the Select Board had appointed Bruce Shaw to
the Planning Commission. She called him and he was out of town but would have
to think about accepting the appointment. He would be available for the next
meeting.
7. Meeting Schedule -
Next meetings set for December 8th, February 9th and April 12th at 6:30pm. Next
Topic would be Action Items on Town Plan.
8. Comments- None – No public attended.
9. Adjournment-
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marsha Hopkins
Secretary
The MINUTES of October 13, 2015, were duly APPROVED
on December 8, 2015
Signed: Suana Rubin
Planning Commission
Minutes of October 13, 2015
MEMBERS PRESENT: Suana Rubin, Marsha Hopkins and Jennifer Howard.
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm at the Town Office.
2. Agenda Modifications – None
3. The minutes from the September 8th meeting were read. Suana noted the draft
minutes did not indicate that a vote was cast for Marsha to attend the Riverside Farm
Act 250 hearing as Planning Commission Representative. Jen made a motion to
accept the minutes with the correction added, seconded by Suana, all in favor.
4. Correspondence – None
5. Report on Select Board’s Meeting – Electric Car Charging Station and Park Update
Suana and Marsha attended the meeting and informed Jen that the Electric Car
Charging Station was tabled until the next meeting as the Select Board was waiting
for more information.
The Select Board was also waiting for more information from DuBois & King; they
will be doing a presentation concerning the park options. Suana said the town
may canvas voters prior to town meeting to get a feel for sentiment on the issue.
Bill Leimgruber attended the meeting and presented another petition protesting
the proposed park.
Bill Orhen also attended the Select Board meeting and spoke about illegal signage on
town property and the fireworks. He suggested the Select Board adopt an ordinance
banning fireworks. The Commission discussed the Act 250 hearing outcomes to
date.
6. New Planning Commission Member-
Suana informed the Commission that the Select Board had appointed Bruce Shaw to
the Planning Commission. She called him and he was out of town but would have
to think about accepting the appointment. He would be available for the next
meeting.
7. Meeting Schedule -
Next meetings set for December 8th, February 9th and April 12th at 6:30pm. Next
Topic would be Action Items on Town Plan.
8. Comments- None – No public attended.
9. Adjournment-
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marsha Hopkins
Secretary
The MINUTES of October 13, 2015, were duly APPROVED
on December 8, 2015
Signed: Suana Rubin
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