04-05-2018 Planning Commission Meeting
Town of Fairlee Town Hall
Grange Room
75 Town Common Road
Fairlee, VT 05045
Thursday, April 5, 2018
PRESENT
- Commission Members: Miranda Clemson, Denis Lambert, E. Smith Reed, Susanne Pacilio, Margaret Gladstone
- Minutes Clerk: Joanna Bligh
CALL TO ORDER: 6:02 PM
E. Smith Reed, Acting Zoning Administrator, called the meeting to order.
A quorum is met.
NOMINATIONS
E. Smith Reed, Acting Zoning Administrator, called for nominations from the floor for the 2018 Chair of the Planning Commission:
Susanne Pacilio nominated E. Smith Reed as Chair. Margaret Gladstone seconded the nomination
E. Smith Reed nominated Susanne Pacilio as Chair. Margaret Gladstone seconded the nomination
E. Smith Reed nominated Miranda Clemson as Chair. Margaret Gladstone seconded the nomination
Discussion
Susanne Pacilio declined the nomination for Chair citing work responsibilities. E. Smith Reed declined the nomination. Miranda Clemson stated that she accepted the nomination.
MOTION: E. Smith Reed moved and Margaret Gladstone seconded the motion that Miranda Clemson be named 2018 Chair of the Planning Commission. The vote was unanimous.
Miranda Clemson called for nominations for Vice Chair of the Planning Commission:
Susanne Pacilio nominated E. Smith Reed as Vice Chair. Margaret Gladstone seconded the nomination
Discussion
There was no discussion.
MOTION: Susanne Pacilio moved and Margaret Gladstone seconded the motion that E. Smith Reed be named 2018 Vice Chair of the Planning Commission. The vote was unanimous.
REVIEW OF MINUTES
Susanne Pacilio suggested that wording be added under Preparation for the Town Meeting stating that Margaret Gladstone will be asked fill the vacancy in the Planning Commission.
MOTION: Denis Lambert moved and E. Smith Reed seconded the motion to accept the Minutes from March 1, 2018, with modifications. The vote passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
Miranda Clemson stated that there is no public input at this time.
TOWN PLAN UPDATES
Miranda Clemson stated that the Town Plan is now under discussion.
Susanne Pacilio noted that the energy segment is the project for this meeting. E. Smith Reed stated that the State of Vermont goal is to have 90% energy independence by 2050. Denis Lambert stated that there is an Energy Commission in Fairlee and the group may need to be approached for information they might have relating to energy use in Town. A detailed discussion continued relating to the energy data needed for the Town Plan, including energy use targets for municipal transportation, resident housing, and commercial buildings. Susanne Pacilio stated that she will contact Green Mountain Power to request energy data for the Town.
Denis Lambert noted that there is 1 year remaining for Town Plan completion. Miranda Clemson stated that at the next meeting Sections 1 and 2 of the Town Plan will be reviewed and revised.
MOTION: Susanne Pacilio moved and Margaret Gladstone seconded the motion to close the meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURN: 7:46 PM
Attest: Joanna Bligh, Minutes Clerk