Hinesburg Village Steering Committee Meeting Minutes

January 10, 2006

 

Attendees: Donna Constanineau, George Dameron, Rolf Kielman, Dona, Karla Munson

Absent: Tracy Applin, Brian Busier

 

The meeting came to order at 7 PM. Meeting minutes from the 12-13-2005 were approved with corrections.

 

It was suggested that future meeting minutes focus on decisions and actions rather than a full recording of what was said by members of the committee. Consensus by the group on this point.

 

Discussion ensued regarding funding of sidewalk projects within the village.

 

RSC: recommendation regarding sidewalk and crosswalks. (please review report)

 

Discussion ensued about the Village Growth Forum session recently conducted. Very well attendance indicating a high level of community interest in Village Growth issues.

 

George proposed that the VSC focus on transportation issues and the related issues that accompany circulation within/through and outside of the village. This met with the approval of the committee.

 

Further discussion centered on the possible establishment of enterprise zones that would be structured to encourage the concentration of growth within the village. Numerous examples cited.

 

The VSC will produce a report collating transportation work that is planned and has been done. As well, we will make recommendations for improvements and attempt to identify sources of funding.

 

The Committee resolved to review transportation related reports and documents that currently exist.

 

The Committee also discussed the importance of analyzing the historical resources and history of our town.

 

The Committee recommends that the Town publicize planned improvements relating to walk ability. We further advise that Town Officials publicize those transportation improvements currently in the works.

 

The agenda for the February 13th meeting should include continued discussion regarding the VSC Transportation Report.

 

Changing the date of our regular monthly meeting to the second Monday of each month.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm.

 

Submitted by Rolf Kielman.