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Hearings & Meeting Notices
NOTICE of WAITSFIELD SELECTBOARD PUBLIC HEARING
To Consider Proposed Amendments
To The Waitsfield Zoning Bylaws
Monday, August 22, 7:00pm
At the New Waitsfield Town Office, 4144 Main Street
The Waitsfield Selectboard will convene a public hearing on Monday, August 22, 2016, 7:00pm, at the new Waitsfield Town Office, 4144 Main Street, in accordance with 24 VSA §4442 to received comments and consider proposed amendments to the Waitsfield Zoning Bylaws, which were forwarded by the Waitsfield Planning Commission. The purpose of proposed bylaw amendments is to:
- Fix to grammatical and spelling errors;
- Make names, references, and terms consistent; and
- Change to the format to clarify intent.
In addition, many substantive revisions are proposed, including:
- Add design standards to Irasville Zoning District; removed minimum roof pitch;
- Amend Agricultural-Residential Zoning to add “primitive camp” as a new permitted use and add “Adaptive Reuse of Farmsteads” as a new conditional use;
- Clarify state exemption for water protection standards on logging jobs;
- New language to allow administrative amendments for certain conditional use decisions;
- New test to allow amendments to prior Development Review Board decisions;
- Allow setback waiver for new accessory structures;
- New and revised definitions.
All of the proposed amendments and regulations are consistent with the Act, including the goals set forth in §4302, and are in conformance with, and are intended to implement, the Waitsfield Town Plan. The proposed regulations will affect all lands currently within the within the Town of Waitsfield. Below is an abbreviated table of contents:
Article I. Authority & Purpose
Article II. Zoning Districts
Article III. General Regulations
Article IV. Specific Use Standards
Article V. Development Review
Article VI. Administration & Enforcement
Article VII. Definitions
The full document, proposed amendments, and the Planning Commission’s report are available for review at the Waitsfield Town Office during regular business hours and on-line from the links below. Interested citizens are invited and encouraged to attend the hearing or submit comments in writing to the Waitsfield Selectboard, 9 Bridge Street, Waitsfield, VT 05673 or e-mail at [email protected].
Valerie Capels
Town Administrator
A public forum about the Scrag Forest Gateway Project was held Thursday, July 28, 2016. 6:30pm - 9:00pm, at the Waitsfield Elementary School. It was hosted by the Conservation Commission to have a discussion about the now-or-never opportunity to add 110 acres to the Town’s Scrag Forest for improved recreational access and protection of forestland, wildlife habitat, streams and scenic views. Folks who were not able to attend can watch the video and presentation from the links below and are encouraged to contact Conservation Commission Chair Phil Huffman at (802) 496-3490 or [email protected] with any questions or comments.
Link to video of the forum: http://mrvtv.com
Link to Presentation: scrag_forest_gateway_project_public_forum_presentation_2016-07-28/
General Announcements
A statewide Primary Election will be held on TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2016, 7:00am to 7:00pm, at the Waitsfield Elementary School to vote for candidates for the following offices:
- U.S. Senator
- U.S. Representative
- Governor
- Lieutenant Governor
- State Treasurer
- Secretary of State
- Auditor of Accounts
- Attorney General
- State Senator(s)
- State Representative(s)
- High Bailiff
The Waitsfield Water Supply Consumer Confidence Report for the period January - December 2015 is now available. No violations occurred in 2015.
2015 Consumer Confidence Report
Voters approved the following article on Nov. 7, 2000: “Shall the Town of Waitsfield issue bonds or notes in an amount not to exceed $126,000, to be repaid over a period not to exceed six (6) years, for the purpose of purchasing the so-called "Munn site," being a parcel of 12.2 +/- acres located at the intersection of Vermont Route 100 and Kingsbury Road, from Sugarbush Land Holdings, Inc., for the purposes of possible gravel extraction, recreation, wastewater disposal and/or scenic protection?” The Town did purchase the property and in 2008, after considerable study and expense, a bond vote to construct a wastewater treatment plant on the site failed.
The Selectboard would like to form a committee to study the potential uses and opportunities may exist for the site going forward. Should the Town sell it? Should it be developed into a recreation field? Is it suitable for new housing? Is its highest and best use for agriculture? Are there deed restrictions or other limitations that need to be considered? The Selectboard would like the committee to examine these and other questions and make a recommendation.
The Selectboard envisions a five to seven member committee comprised of representatives from the Planning Commission, Mad River Valley Recreation District, Mad River Valley Planning District Economic Vitality Series, agricultural sector, adjacent property owners, interested citizens, and others.
People interested in serving on the committee are asked to submit a letter of interest to the Town Office, 9 Bridge Street, or by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information, contact Town Administrator Valerie Capels at (802) 496-2218 ext. 14 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Dog Warden - this position is currently vacant.
Plummer's Certification FormWaitsfield Community Water System
Payments can now be made by credit card through www.OfficialPayments.com. For credit card payment by phone, call 1-800-2PAY-TAX (1-800-272-9829) and use Jurisdiction Code 5521. A service charge payable to the company (not the Town) would be assessed. Questions? Contact Town Treasurer Kellee Mazer at (802) 496-2218 ext. 10 or [email protected].
Changes to the zoning and subdivision permit fee schedule adopted by the Waitsfield Selectboard became effective on September 3, 2013. The updated fee schedule and permit application can be found at the links below:
Contact:
Waitsfield Fire Warden Adam Cook: 279-6179 (limited coverage) or 496-5956 (weekends, evening)
Vacancies, Job Openings
Are you interested in helping to shape the future growth and development of Waitsfield? The Waitsfield Selectboard is seeking individuals interested in filling the seat of an unexpired three-year term on the Development Review Board through March 2015. Please submit a letter of interest to the Waitsfield Selectboard, 4144 Main Street, Waitsfield VT 05673 or by e-mail to [email protected]. For more information, visit DRB or contact Planning & Zoning Administrator Susan Senning at 496-2218 or [email protected].
Are you concerned about law enforcement and public safety in Waitsfield? The Waitsfield Selectboard is seeking individuals interested in filling the seat of 2nd Constable. The one-year, voluntary position would run through March 2017. A stipend is available for training and expenses. Please submit a letter of interest to the Waitsfield Selectboard, 4144 Main Street, Waitsfield VT 05673 or by e-mail to [email protected]. For more information, contact Town Administrator Valerie Capels at 496-2218 ext. 14.
Requests for Proposals, Bids
- Waitsfield Procurement Policy, adopted December 14, 2009
- Waitsfield Workers Comp Hold Harmless Form
The Town of Waitsfield is seeking a qualified consultant to provide engineering and design services for the development of the Waitsfield Pocket Park. The project involves design, permitting, and construction of a public pocket park in Waitsfield Village, along the Mad River, adjacent to the historic 1833 Big Eddy Covered Bridge. The .05 acre site, owned by the Town, was left vacant after Tropical Storm Irene destroyed the historic building at 50 Bridge Street. A goal is to avert future flood damage through the creation of a durable, attractive, floodable park. The project is being funded with the aid of a Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Relief 2 (CDBG-DR2) grant and municipal funds.
Responses are due no later than 12:00pm, Friday, August 19, 2016, at the Waitsfield Town Office, 4144 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT 05673. The envelope or e-mail subject line should include the statement “Waitsfield Pocket Park Engineering.” Contact Town Administrator Valerie Capels at (802) 496-2218, ext. 14 or by email at [email protected] for more information. Waitsfield is an equal opportunity employer.
Scope of Work: waitsfied_00069_engineer_rfp_mrvpd_ta_2016-08-01/
The document below is posted for background information only. The conceptual design illustrated is not what is proposed and is not supported by the Selectboard but was the basis for the grant application and budget.
Project Overview: pocket_park_overview_for_waitsfield_sb_2016-01-11/
Constraints Summary: bridge_street_pocket_park_development_constraint_summary_larosa_2016-07-25/
The Town of Waitsfield is seeking one or more contractors to provide property maintenance services at the new Town Office at 4144 Main Street. Services include mowing, building maintenance, interior cleaning services, sidewalk plowing/shoveling, landscape maintenance, and other services as may be negotiated.
A pre-bid site meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 2, 2016, 9:00am, at 4144 Main Street. A detailed scope of work may be obtained at the current Waitsfield Town Office, on-line at www.waitsfieldvt.us, by calling (802) 496-2218 ext. 14, or by e-mailing a request to [email protected]. Responses are due no later than Thursday, August 11, 2016, 12:00pm, at the Waitsfield Town Office, 9 Bridge Street, Waitsfield, VT 05673. The envelope or e-mail subject line should include the statement “Town Office Property Maintenance Services.” Contact Town Administrator Valerie Capels at (802) 496-2218, ext. 14 or by email at [email protected] for more information. Waitsfield is an equal opportunity employer.
Scope of Work: waitsfield_property_maintenance_town_office_scope_2016-07-29/
The Town of Waitsfield is seeking a qualified consultant to provide local project management services for the development of the Waitsfield Pocket Park. The project involves oversight and project development for the design, permitting, and construction of a public pocket park in Waitsfield Village, along the Mad River, adjacent to the historic 1833 Big Eddy Covered Bridge. The .05 acre site, owned by the Town, was left vacant after Tropical Storm Irene destroyed the historic building at 50 Bridge Street. A goal is to avert future flood damage through the creation of a durable, attractive, floodable park. The project is being funded with the aid of a Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Relief 2 (CDBG-DR2) grant and municipal funds.
A detailed scope of work may be obtained from the link below, by calling (802) 496-2218 ext. 14, or by e-mailing a request to [email protected]. Responses are due no later than 12:00pm, August 12, 2016, at the Waitsfield Town Office, 4144 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT 05673. The envelope or e-mail subject line should include the statement “Waitsfield Pocket Park Project.” Contact Town Administrator Valerie Capels at (802) 496-2218, ext. 14 or by email at [email protected] for more information.
Scope of Work: Waitsfield Pocket Park Local Project Manager Request for Proposals/Scope of Work.
The document below is posted for background information only. The conceptual design illustrated is not what is proposed and is not supported by the Selectboard but was the basis for the grant application and budget.
Project Overview: pocket_park_overview_for_waitsfield_sb_2016-01-11/
Constraints Summary: bridge_street_pocket_park_development_constraint_summary_larosa_2016-07-25/
The Town of Waitsfield is seeking bids from qualified contractors to replace the cedar shingle roof on the 1833 Historic Covered Bridge (CB 4), also known as the Big Eddy Covered Bridge with either standing seam or corrugated metal. Detailed specifications may be obtained at the Waitsfield Town Office, on-line at www.waitsfieldvt.us, by calling (802) 496-2218, or by e-mailing a request to [email protected]. Bids will be accepted until 12:00 noon, Thursday, August 4, 2016 at the Waitsfield Town Office, 4144 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont 05673, Attn. Valerie Capels or by e-mail at [email protected]. The envelope or e-mail subject line should indicate “Big Eddy Covered Bridge Roof Replacement.” Waitsfield is an equal opportunity employer.
Scope of Work: big_eddy_covered_bridge_roof_replacement_scope_of_work_2016-07-23
Addendum #1: big_eddy_covered_bridge_roof_replacement_addendum_1_2016-07-29
The Town of Waitsfield is seeking bids from qualified contractors to seal the spaces within and at each end of the 1833 Historic Covered Bridge (CB 4), also known as the Big Eddy Covered Bridge located on Bridge Street in Waitsfield Village, that were created following the installation of a new pedestrian sidewalk in 2015. Detailed specifications may be obtained at the Waitsfield Town Office, from the link below, by calling (802) 496-2218, or by e-mailing a request to [email protected]. Bids will be accepted until 12:00 noon, Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Waitsfield Town Office, 4144 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont 05673, Attn. Valerie Capels or by e-mail at [email protected]. The envelope or e-mail subject line should indicate “Big Eddy Covered Bridge Gap Repair.” Waitsfield is an equal opportunity employer.
Scope of Work: Big Eddy Covered Bridge Gap Repairs Scope of Work and Attachments 2016-08-09
Addendum #1: big_eddy_covered_bridge_gap_repairs_addendum_1_2016-07-29/