Hi Neighbors -

Here are the zoom link and agenda for the Newfane Planning Commission's meeting tomorrow, Thurs. March 14, at 6 p.m., if you'd like to join us. You can also attend in person at the Newfane Town Office.

We will be joined by Sue Westa and Mike McConnell from the Windham Regional Commission, who will be discussing their recommended changes to Newfane's Zoning Bylaw.

Our annual organizational meeting will be at 5:45, and can be accessed by the same Zoom link.

Zoom link:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86917221959?pwd=L3FqSlY0T2oxdkxUWjZ4Q0xTVGRoZz09
Meeting ID: 869 1722 1959
Passcode: 543211
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keq3gms9lS

AGENDA

1. Call To Order
2. Additions to the Agenda
3. Review and Approve Minutes
4. Public Comment
5. Old Business
A. Bylaw Modernization Grant – Review Bylaw change recommendations with Windham
Regional Commission
B. Use of ARPA funds as a revolving loan fund for housing – update & discussion
C. Zoning Administrator position – update
D. Short-term Rentals – update and discussion
E. Development Review Board (DRB) update
F. Broadband update, Deerfield Valley Communication District
G. Report-back from Town Meetings and/or Selectboard meetings
H. Neighboring Town Planning Commission Collaboration – update
6. New Business
A. Dummerston Local Hazard Mitigation Plan review – discussion
B. 2024 Southern Vermont Economy Summit attendance – discussion
C. Agenda setting for next meeting
D. Planning Commission vacancies (1 vacant seat)
7. Correspondence
8. Adjournment

May 24, 2024, 4:30 to 6:30 PM

May 25, 2024, 10 AM to 4 PM

May 25, 2024, 7 to 9 PM