Alburgh Planning Commission Draft Minutes
July 15, 2025 - 7:00PM
Municipal Office

Present: Danielle James Choiniere (Chair), John Chesarek (Vice-Chair), Brian Tjelta

CALL TO ORDER
Danielle James Choiniere opened the meeting at 7:04pm. 

AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS
None

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Brian wanted to make an amendment on the April 15th minutes: At that meeting Renee and Brian were looking up documents regarding rail trail ownership in East Alburgh. John Chesarek wanted a small sign on McGregor Point detailing parking for the trail and Renee was to follow up with Danielle about that sign.

	Brian Tjelta motioned to approve the draft minutes from February 18, March 18 and April 15 as amended. John Chesarek seconded, all in favor. So approved.

PUBLIC COMMENT
None

OLD BUSINESS
   a. Subcommittees: Danielle is working with librarian Gina to host a webinar on small businesses either Aug. 8 or 15.
   b. Grants:        Nothing at this time
   c. Signage:       John visited East Alburgh park with the highway foreman to make sure any future updates wouldn't interfere with snow plowing. The large rocks currently are in place to prevent parking of excessive ice fisherfolk. John also got a sign quote of 4x4 pressure treated wood for $2,900 with installation or $2,400 for vinyl. Price also varied by sign thickness in millimeters. The highway team said they could install for cheaper than a company. John also spoke with Local Motion about the vendor who makes their picnic tables, tables which have concrete bases, and has not yet heard back. 

CORRESPONDANCE
Nothing, other than a courtesy copy of North Hero's proposed amendments to their development regulations.

OTHER BUSINESS
   a. Membership:    John Chesarek motioned to proceed to remove John Clarke from the Planning Commission from a lack of active participation for 10 months. Brian Tjelta seconded, all in favor. So approved. The selectboard will need to approve the recommendation.

   The board also chatted briefly about the new owners of the golf course, Lakewood Links. Danielle asked if the PC would like to reach out to 'introduce themselves' and touch base and no one objected. The board also noticed the expansion of the fire district's water lines being installed down Route 2 and how it might encourage development.

ADJOURN
John Chesarek motioned to adjourn at the meeting at 7:37pm. Brian Tjelta seconded, all in favor. So adjourned.