Selectboard Meeting Minutes – June 4, 2024

Selectboard Meeting Agenda
4 June 2024
6:30 PM
Chelsea Town Hall

1. Call meeting to order-Kelly Lyford called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.

Selectboard
Kevin Marshia (Absent)
Kelly Lyford (Present)
Gregg Herrin (Present)
Leyna Hoyt (Absent)
Jesse Kay (Present)

Town Employees
Tierney Farago (Town Administrator)
Karen Lathrop (Town Clerk)
Gayle Durkee (Town Treasurer)
Rick Ackerman (Highway Supervisor)

2. Additions to the Agenda
   A highway access permit is required for Johnathan Maier. The Selectboard has agreed to put it on the June 18th Selectboard Meeting agenda.
3. Conflict of Interest Disclosure
   No conflicts of interest.
4. Public Comments
   Damian Hook had public comments regarding his experience with the Developmental Review Board and Zoning Administrator. Gregg Herrin will discuss his concerns further and communicate with the DRB.
5. Approve Minutes 7 May 2024
   Jesse Kay made a motion to approve the minutes and Gregg Herrin seconded the motion. Motion passed with three votes in favor.
6. Introduction of Tierney Farago – New Town Administrator

Tierney Farago was introduced as the new Town Administrator. The town website will be
updated with the following contact information:

Tierney Farago (Town Administrator)
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am -5pm (12pm-1pm lunch hour)
Address: 301 Vt Route 110, Chelsea, VT 05038
PO Box 266
Phone: 802-625-2023

7. Treasurer
   a. Budget Update: Discussion regarding the Town budget; this included concern on the high usage of the gravel budget. The Selectboard wanted to know if there was room for movement with other budget line items to compensate for this usage. They would also like to be aware of any possible areas in the budget that might become tight over the summer.
   b. Joel Carminati Contract: Discussion was tabled until the next Selectboard meeting.
   c. Water Sewer: Town Treasurer advised that notices were sent to residents that have not paid their water and/or sewer bills yet (due June 7th). The Selectboard requested the Treasurer and Town Administrator post notices to the resident’s door, giving them three-day notice prior to discontinuance of water service if non-payment continues.
8. Health Center Update
   The Selectboard briefly discussed the viability of the Health Center for use of the Town employees or the Library. The Board plans to look into overall space needs for town offices and infrastructure requirements for the Library prior to moving forward with any decisions.
9. Forest and Parks Commission
   Tabled for June 18th meeting.
10. Appoint 911 Coordinator
    Jesse Kay made a motion to nominate Tierney Farago to be the Town’s 911 Coordinator; Gregg Herrin seconded the motion. Motion passed with three votes in favor.
11. FEMA – Mold Mediation
    Kelly Lyford updated the public on her interaction with FEMA regarding funded for mold issues caused by the flood. FEMA has communicated that the Town should withdraw their application as they may not be approved for the grant and suggested other avenues of obtaining funding. The board agreed to withdraw the FEMA project for mold mitigation.
12. Approve Orders
    Jesse Kay made a motion to approve orders; Gregg Herrin seconded the motion. Motion passed with three votes in favor.
13. Executive Session if Necessary
    Executive session to discuss personnel matter. Jesse Kay made a motion to move to executive session; Gregg Herrin seconded the motion. Selectboard went to executive session at 7:56 pm. They exited executive session at 8:35 pm. No action was taken.
14. Adjourn
    Jesse made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Gregg Herrin seconded the motion. Motion passed with 3 votes in favor and the meeting was adjourned at 8:36 pm