ALGIERS TRAFFIC CALMING AND SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING 10.21.24

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Present: Sheila Morse, Jean Eastman, Eric Morse, chair, Barry Aleshnick (via zoom), Erika Elder, Colin Bratton

Draft Minutes

  1. Call to Order 10:35 am
  2. Recognition of Public 
  3. Approval of minutes of the last meeting 9.16.24
    Sheila moved, Jean seconded, all were in favor. 
  4. Scoping Study grant update
    Awarded, ARPA match, Erika planning to do project management. Colin described RFP process.  Not limited to sidewalks – options for character, signage, tree planting. Steering committee will be formed, series of public meetings, Local Concerns Meeting.Three options given plus no-build option. Town selects preferred alternative to finalize the study, then Selectboard approval. Historic character report included with deliverables. Not a quick process. Full cost is for scoping consultant. Windham regional can be on the steering committee. 

Next step: VTrans RFP process – Consultant Selection Committee. Six prequalified firms, You can put out RFP to anyone. Sheila: Need to satisfy state, town procedures. Worry about optics. Barry: Are we ALLOWED to send out to full bid? Eric: Strongly opposed to catering to opponents. Colin will let us know about RFP – Erika & Colin will talk to VTrans Project Coordinator. Eric thinks there should be something in the Gazette every issue.

  1. Gazette Article
    Article submitted to Gazette about the Scoping Study. Correction if possible since the grant is now approved by SB.
  2. Consider if there are other issues to be addressed
  3. Adjournment 

Link to Meeting Recording: https://youtu.be/QG-Ruw8S7dM