Monkton Vermont

The Town of Monkton Selectboard is looking for people interested in forming a new Housing Committee.  Preliminary work would focus on developing a mission statement and then working on exploring and developing solutions to create more affordable and medium income housing in Monkton.  Investigations could include proposing changes to zoning regulations, partnering with local groups and non-profits, exploring grant opportunities and generating proposals for ARPA monies.  If you would like to work on this issue and serve on such a committee please email Selectboard@monktonvt.com, contact any Selectboard member or call Town Hall at 802-388-4300.

MONKTON SELECTBOARD MEETING
AGENDA
DATE: Tuesday May 23, 2023
In Person at Town Offices at 92 Monkton Ridge Road or Remotely
Meeting will be recorded and recording posted
Zoom Meeting ID 802-453-3800 Password 1762
Telephone Number to attend meeting by phone 646-558-8656
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8024533800?pwd=QnlTb20weWwxTEhuSmZ2RENyR3ZzUT09

CALL TO ORDER: 7:00

ATTENDANCE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

REGULAR BUSINESS: 

• APPROVE MINUTES
• REVIEW AND APPROVE CHECK WARRANTS
• REVIEW AND APPROVE OVERWEIGHT PERMITS, ETC.
• FACILITY USE REQUESTS
• PUBLIC COMMENT (Guests)  – 15 minutes Continue reading →

Town of Monkton

Appointments to Addison County Regional Planning Commission

At its May 23, 2023 meeting the Monkton Selectboard will be considering candidates for appointments to Addison County Regional Planning Commission positions for the July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 term.

• ACRPC Full Commission – Two Delegates and two Alternate Delegates
• ACRPC Transportation Advisory Committee – One Delegate and one Alternate Delegate
• ACRPC Regional Emergency Management Committee – One Director and one Emergency Services Representative.

If you are interested in serving in any of these positions, please send an email to Selectboard@monktonvt.com, attend a Selectboard meeting, or reach out to any member of the Selectboard.

MONKTON SELECTBOARD MEETING
AGENDA
DATE: Tuesday May 9, 2023
In Person at Town Offices at 92 Monkton Ridge Road or Remotely
Meeting will be recorded and recording posted
Zoom Meeting ID 802-453-3800 Password 1762
Telephone Number to attend meeting by phone 646-558-8656
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8024533800?pwd=QnlTb20weWwxTEhuSmZ2RENyR3ZzUT09

CALL TO ORDER: 7:00

 ATTENDANCE

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 REGULAR BUSINESS: 

• APPROVE MINUTES
• REVIEW AND APPROVE CHECK WARRANTS
• REVIEW AND APPROVE OVERWEIGHT PERMITS, ETC.
• FACILITY USE REQUESTS
• PUBLIC COMMENT (Guests)  – 15 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

• COMMUNITY CATS
• OPEN DOOR CLINIC REQUEST FOR ARPA FUNDS
• ACRPC PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL AGREEMENT
• AUDITORS
• TOWN OFFICE LANDSCAPING QUOTE
• HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
• LIQUOR LICENSE
• ANAC PROJECT BUDGET REDUCTION
• VAUGHNS MOBILE HOME PARK
• ACRPC APPOINTMENTS
• APPOINTMENTS
• BEAVERS
• NATIVE PLANT TRUST SURVEY

OLD BUSINESS:.

• SALVAGE YARDS IN MONKTON
• ARPA FUNDS STATUS / PROCESS

OTHER BUSINESS:

• DETERMINE TIME/DATE OF NEXT MEETING

 EXECUTIVE SESSION:

• IF NEEDED

ADJOURNMENT

Zoom meeting can be attended by phone or computer – go to zoom.us and select join meeting or call 646-558-8656 and enter zoom meeting ID and password.

MONKTON SELECTBOARD MEETING
AGENDA
DATE: Tuesday April 11, 2023
In Person at Town Offices at 92 Monkton Ridge Road or Remotely
Meeting will be recorded and recording posted
Zoom Meeting ID 802-453-3800 Password 1762
Telephone Number to attend meeting by phone 646-558-8656
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8024533800?pwd=QnlTb20weWwxTEhuSmZ2RENyR3ZzUT09

CALL TO ORDER: 7:00

ATTENDANCE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

REGULAR BUSINESS: 

• APPROVE MINUTES
• REVIEW AND APPROVE CHECK WARRANTS
• REVIEW AND APPROVE OVERWEIGHT PERMITS, ETC.
• FACILITY USE REQUESTS
• PUBLIC COMMENT (Guests)  – 15 minutes Continue reading →

MONKTON SELECTBOARD MEETING
AGENDA
DATE: Tuesday March 28, 2023
In Person at Town Offices at 92 Monkton Ridge Road or Remotely
Meeting will be recorded and recording posted
Zoom Meeting ID 802-453-3800 Password 1762
Telephone Number to attend meeting by phone 646-558-8656
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8024533800?pwd=QnlTb20weWwxTEhuSmZ2RENyR3ZzUT09

CALL TO ORDER: 7:00

ATTENDANCE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING:  7:00- 7:15

• ELECT VICE-CHAIR

REGULAR BUSINESS: 

• APPROVE MINUTES
• REVIEW AND APPROVE CHECK WARRANTS
• REVIEW AND APPROVE OVERWEIGHT PERMITS, ETC.
• PUBLIC COMMENT (Guests)  – 15 minutes Continue reading →

The Monkton Natural Resource Inventory is an online tool for community members to report wildlife sightings, habitats and natural communities. The results are to be presented in digital format in an online map representing where natural resources, and core and connective habitats and corridors are found. These maps will help inform our community of significant natural areas in Monkton. Thank you for your help, the Monkton Conservation Commission.

Please share your sightings at:
https://arrowwoodvt.com/monktonsightings

Shortly after Town Meeting the Monkton Selectboard begins the process of making appointments to various committees that perform the bulk of the Town’s business.  Many of these committees are actively recruiting new members and the work they do is vital to the Town of Monkton.  This year the following positions will be appointed (‘*’ indicate one or more open positions).

•  Treasurer
• Assistant Treasurer
• Town Administrator
• Delinquent Tax Collector
• Zoning Administrator
• Town Constable (Monkton Resident) *
• Lister (Monkton Resident) *
• Development Review Board (2 positions)
• Recreation Committee (3 positions) *
• 911 Coordinator
• Emergency Management Coordinator *
• Conservation Commission (4 positions, Monkton Resident) *
• Delegates to Addison County Solid Waste Management District (2 positions)
• Energy Committee (3 positions) *
• Agricultural and Natural Areas Committee (4 positions) *
• Recycling Coordinator
• Tree Warden
• Animal Control Officer
• Green Up Coordinator
• Web Master
• Town Forest Committee *
• Maple Broadband Representative

If you are interested in serving in any of these positions, please send an email to Selectboard@monktonvt.com, attend a Selectboard meeting, or reach out to any member of the Selectboard.  Except where indicated, you do not have to be a resident of Monkton to apply.

The Monkton Town Forest Committee enjoyed talking with residents at Town Meeting day about the latest town forest updates! We look forward to working together on this wonderful opportunity to create a natural legacy for our community.

Just a reminder that we have 2 upcoming info sessions at the new Town Hall to learn more about the project. We will have a presentation, followed by questions/answers and light refreshments. (Zoom option available)
· Thursday March 9th, 7pm – 8:30pm
· Saturday March 18th, 10am – 11:30am

Zoom link:
(NOTE – Online participants may not be able to see/hear everything taking place but we will do our best).
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8024533800?pwd=QnlTb20weWwxTEhuSmZ2RENyR3ZzUT09

Alternatives to the link: go to zoom.us on a web browser (or open your Zoom app) and select Join Meeting or if joining by phone call (646)558-8656. Enter the meeting ID: 802 453 3800 and passcode 1762.

We’ve posted links to project documents on our website: https://monktonvt.com/boards-and-committees/town-forest-committee-2/
Stay tuned for upcoming community site walks and additional community involvement

Let us know if you have any questions: TownForest@monktonvt.com
Committee members: Callie Brynn, Peter Dufault, John McNerney & Jaime Schulte.