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5/8/23
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Topic: Old Bennington 2023 Annual Meeting
Time: May 9, 2023 06:45 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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5/1/23
Agenda
Village of Old Bennington Planning Commission
First Church Barn, Monument Circle Monday, May 8, 2023, at 7:00 PM
- Call to Order
- Changes / Updates to the Agenda
- Approve Minutes from February 13, 2023, Meeting
- Citizen comments not related to the Agenda
- Review of Commissioners and Terms
- Village Annual Meeting on May 9th
- There are no pending permit applications to review at this meeting.
- Property updates / Communication with Owners
- 11 West Rd
- 7 Fairview St.
- 67 Monument Ave
- Home generator and propane tank installation discussion and bylaw review
- Adjourn
If you would like to attend this meeting via Zoom, please email nacoseo@gmail.com
4/8/23
Agenda
Village of Old Bennington Trustees Meeting First Church Barn, Monument Circle Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM Zoom Instructions Below
Call to Order
Changes/Updates to the Agenda
Approve Minutes from April 4, 2023 Meeting
Citizen Comments not related to agenda items
Reports of Commissioners, Officers and Committee Chairs
- Planning Commission Nancy Coseo-
- Road Commissioner Jim Warren
- Tree Commissioner Steven Anisman
- Parks and Sidewalks Commissioner Susan Wright
- Police Commissioner Anne Slattery
- Treasurer – Kathy Wagenknecht
- Road Finance Committee: Anne Slattery
Warrants
FY2024 Annual Meeting Review Old Business
Other New Business.
Adjourn.
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The Trustees of Old Bennington are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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4/8/23
WARNING
VILLAGE OF OLD BENNINGTON ANNUAL VILLAGE MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2023, 7PM
The legal voters of the Village of Old Bennington are hereby warned and notified to meet at the Old First Church Barn in said Village on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to transact the following business from the floor:
- To hear the reports of the Village Officers and to act thereon.
- To discuss and approve the budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024.
- To set the taxes to be appropriated by the Village to pay the expenses of the ensuing year and to determine how and when the Village will collect such taxes.
- To see if the voters will authorize the Trustees to borrow money in anticipation of taxes.
- To elect the following officers:
Moderator, Clerk, Treasurer and Tax Collector, and Auditor for a term of one year.
Three trustees for a term of two years.
- To transact any other business that may come before us, including election of Officers by newly elected Trustees.
By order of the Trustees, April 9, 2023
Janet Buonanno
Clerk, Village of Old Bennington
4/1/23
Agenda
Village of Old Bennington Trustees Meeting First Church Barn, Monument Circle Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 7:00 PM Zoom Instructions Below
Call to Order
Changes/Updates to the Agenda
Approve Minutes from March 7, 2023 Meeting Citizen Comments not related to agenda items Reports of Commissioners and Officers
- Planning Commission Nancy Coseo-
- Road Commissioner Jim Warren
- Tree Commissioner Steven Anisman
- Parks and Sidewalks Commissioner Susan Wright
- Police Commissioner Anne Slattery
- Treasurer – Kathy Wagenknecht
Warrants
FY2024 Budget
Review open seats for FY24 Old Business
Other New Business. Adjourn.
The Trustees of Old Bennington are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Monthly Trustees Meeting
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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3/10/23
A NEW YEAR IS UPON US IN OLD BENNINGTON!
And that means that residents can get involved in Village government! If you’d like to serve on the Board of Trustees, or perhaps serve as Treasurer or Village Clerk, please reach out to Ed Woods, Presiding Officer, at ewoodsvt@gmail.com.
This is your community! Get involved-stay informed!
3/6/2023
Agenda
Village of Old Bennington Trustees Meeting
First Church Barn, Monument Circle
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 7:00 PM
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- Call to Order
- Approve Minutes from February 7, 2023 Meeting
- Citizen Comments not related to agenda items
- Discussion and action plan following Public Meeting from 3/6
- Reports of Commissioners and Officers
- Planning Commission Nancy Coseo-
- Road Commissioner Jim Warren
- Tree Commissioner Steven Anisman
- Parks and Sidewalks Commissioner Susan Wright
- Police Commissioner Anne Slattery
- Treasurer – Kathy Wagenknecht
- Warrants
- Other Old Business
- Other New Business. – Annual Meeting
- Adjourn.
The Trustees of Old Bennington are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Monthly Trustees Meeting
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 3, 2023, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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2/28/23
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE VILLAGE OF OLD BENNINGTON
Old First Church Barn, Monument Circle
Monday, March 6, 2023, at 7:00 PM
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Special Meeting to be held on March 6, 2023, 7pm, at the Old First Church Barn, 1 Monument Circle, Old Bennington Vermont.
The Trustees of the Village of Old Bennington, in response to the continuing deterioration of Fairview Street, have engaged the services of MSK Engineering to assess the existing roadway conditions and make recommendations for improvement.
MSK Engineering has recommended complete reconstruction of Fairview Street, which the Trustees consider the prudent approach.
Given the scope of this undertaking, the Trustees will hold a Special meeting to:
- Present the scope of the project and the anticipated timeline for construction
- Hear citizen comments and questions
- Request approval by Village residents to use existing reserve funds for completion of the project
- Request authorization to secure loans, if needed, for costs exceeding existing reserves.
Submitted, Trustees of the Village of Old Bennington
The Trustees of Old Bennington are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Special Meeting
Time: Mar 6, 2023 06:45 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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2/9/2023
Agenda
Village of Old Bennington Planning Commission
First Church Barn
February 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM
- Call to Order – Nancy Coseo
- Public comments not related to agenda
- Approve 11/14/22 Minutes.
- Four Chimneys / Marc Baetens application for ADA ramp.
- Karis / Buonanno application for yard swingset.
- Walloomsac Inn renewal of temporary fence
- Adjourn
If you would like to attend this meeting via Zoom, please contact Nancy Coseo at nacoseo@gmail.com.
2/5/2023
Agenda
Village of Old Bennington Trustees Meeting
First Church Barn, Monument Circle
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Zoom Instructions Below
- Call to Order
- Guest Speaker – MSK Engineering
- Approve Minutes from January 3, 2023 Meeting
- Citizen Comments not related to agenda items
- Reports of Commissioners and Officers
- Planning Commission Nancy Coseo-
- Road Commissioner Jim Warren
- Tree Commissioner Steven Anisman
- Parks and Sidewalks Commissioner Susan Wright
- Police Commissioner Anne Slattery
- Treasurer – Kathy Wagenknecht
- Warrants
- Other Old Business
- Other New Business. – Annual Meeting
- Adjourn.
The Trustees of Old Bennington are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Monthly Trustees Meeting
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 3, 2023, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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1/1/2023
Agenda
Village of Old Bennington Trustees Meeting
First Church Barn, Monument Circle
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM
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- Call to Order
- Approve Minutes from December 6, 2022 Meeting
- Citizen Comments not related to agenda items
- Reports of Commissioners and Officers
a. Planning Commission Nancy Coseo
b. Road Commissioner Jim Warren
c. Tree Commissioner Steven Anisman
d. Parks and Sidewalks Commissioner Susan Wright
e. Police Commissioner Anne Slattery
f. Treasurer – Kathy Wagenknecht
6. Warrants
7. Other Old Business
8. Other New Business.
9. Adjourn.
The Trustees of Old Bennington are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Monthly Trustees Meeting
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12/2/2022
Agenda
Village of Old Bennington Trustees Meeting
First Church Barn, Monument Circle
December 6, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Zoom Instructions Below
- Call to Order
- Introduction of Zoom Administrator
- Approve Minutes November 1, 2022 Meeting
- Citizen Comments not related to agenda items
- Reports of Commissioners and Officers
a. Planning Commission Nancy Coseo- Including Trustees vote on bylaw regarding temporary fencing
b. Road Commissioner Jim Warren
c. Tree Commissioner Steven Anisman
d. Parks and Sidewalks Commissioner Susan Wright
e. Police Commissioner Anne Slattery – including Update from Bennington PD
f. Treasurer – Kathy Wagenknecht
6. Warrants
7. Other Old Business
8. Other New Business.
a. Purchase of equipment for Zoom
9. Adjourn.
The Trustees of Old Bennington are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Monthly Trustees Meeting
Time: Oct 4, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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11.23.22
An application from Bill and Kathleen Kaiser, 67 Monument Ave, for demolition and removal of the “Summer Kitchen” and decks/porches/fire escapes has been administratively approved. Work is expected to begin around 12/12/22. See Planning and Zoning Boards for more information.
11.14.22
An application from Renny Ponvert, 11 Monument Ave, to change the color of garage has been approved by the Planning Commission. See Planning and Zoning for more details.
11.8.2022:
The Planning Commission is addressing procedure associated with an interim bylaw (Fencing). Public comment is invited at the 11/14/22 meeting or email Nancy Coseo (Presiding Chair) at nacoseo@gmail.com.
Fencing
Addendum to Section 97 T – Fences and Walls
A temporary fence may be erected on an owner’s property under the following conditions:
1. The property is at high risk for trespassing and vandalism.
2. Demolition, renovation, or new construction presents a safety issue for pedestrians on public sidewalks.
3. The fence is removed after no more than a 6 month period, unless renewed by the Planning Commission.
4. The fence material, dimensions and height are approved by the Planning Commission.
Agenda
Village of Old Bennington Planning Commission
First Church Barn
November 14th, 2022 at 7:00 PM
- Call to Order – Nancy Coseo
- Public comments not related to agenda
- Approve 10/10/22 Minutes.
- Four Chimneys presentation re: proposed expansion (new structure) by owners Marc Baetens and Kate Goble
- Walloomsac Inn update – Nancy Coseo
- Public comments on Interim bylaw re: temporary safety fence
- Ponvert application re: garage color change
- Adjourn
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Agenda
Village of Old Bennington Trustees Meeting
First Church Barn, Monument Circle
November 1, 2022 at 7:00 PM
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1. Call to Order
2. Approve Minutes September 6, 2022 Meeting
3. Guest Speaker – Chief Paul Doucette, Bennington Police Department
4. Citizen Comments not related to agenda items
5. Reports of Commissioners and Officers
a. Planning Commission Nancy Coseo
b. Road Commissioner Jim Warren
c. Tree Commissioner Steven Anisman
d. Parks and Sidewalks Commissioner Susan Wright
e. Police Commissioner Anne Slattery
f. Treasurer – Kathy Wagenknecht
6. Warrants
7. Other Old Business
8. Other New Business.
12. Adjourn.
The Trustees of Old Bennington are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Monthly Trustees Meeting
Time: Oct 4, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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