Selectboard asks for short-term-rental program cost data; discusses mapping, cameras and schoolhouse use

The Selectboard directed staff to gather more financial detail on administering the short-term-rental (STR) program after Sheila Kearns recommended comparing budgeted and actual expenses. Kearns made the suggestion following a conversation with a contact in Sunderland.

Board members discussed other items under "Other Business." Mike Oltedal will return to finish installing cameras at the Town Garage and "will not charge for his services due to the long delay," though the Board noted there will be a charge for another installer. Phyllis reported she met with Nick from BCRC about mapping; Sheila asked that printed maps show zoning districts in addition to property lines and match State GIS data. The Board also discussed forming a committee to explore using the Sandgate School House and to check whether event hosts would need separate insurance or whether the Town’s policy would cover usage.

The Board approved the August 17 minutes and then adjourned; no votes on STR ordinance changes or on School House reuse were taken at the meeting.