Hinesburg Village Steering Committee

Meeting Minutes, October 9, 2006

Present: George Dameron, Karla Munson, Donna Constantineau, Dona Walker, Tracy Applin, Brian Busier

Absent: Rolf Kielman

1. Committee expressed appreciation for Karla Munson’s service and work on the HVSC.
2. Karla gave final report on survey. Work to continue. Meeting with other agencies interested in transportation issues. Funding is the main problem.
3. Discussed the Kinney Drug delivery program at Lantmans.
4. Affordable Housing: need for 30 units. Number currently available to be determined.
5. Discussed the HVSC recommendations to the town as developed during the course of the year.
6. There is a need to continue to publicize the work and needs of the HVSC in the Hinesburg Record. Maintain publicity on a regular basis.
7. Discussed slowing traffic and the speed monitor to make drivers in the village awar of speed limits and how fast they are driving.
8. Discussed Zoning Changes planned by the Planning Commission. Will talk about ideas for the HVSC to give to the PC.
9. HVSC is currently waiting for more information on St. Michael’s College Students to help put together the Architectural Historic Guide for Hinesburg Village.
10. Will check with Peter Erb, Zoning Administrator about zoning rules for appearances (aesthetics perhaps?)
11. Vermont State Agency of Transportation allowed us to use “Village Minor Arterial Standards”.
12. HVSC to initiate discussion about future commercial/store needs with the Planning Commission. Brian Busier will do this.

Respectfully submitted by:

Dona Walker