| Selectboard Meeting Minutes |
| July 2nd, 2024 6:30 pm Chelsea Town Hall |
| Call to Order |
| Kevin Marshia called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. SELECTBOARD Kevin Marshia (Present) Kelly Lyford (Absent) Gregg Herrin (Present) Leyna Hoyt (Absent) Jesse Kay (Present) TOWN EMPLOYEES Tierney Farago (Town Administrator) Rick Ackerman (Highway Supervisor) |
| Additions to the Agenda |
| Two field requests were added to Action Items. Highway update item was added: Rick Ackerman gave an update on the status of a new Town truck and the open road worker job position. |
| Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None |
| Public Comments |
| Neil Hochstedler brought in samples for weather window inserts from Window Dressers for Town Hall. Quotes have been sent to the Selectboard and they would like to see the inserts in person; there are a few locations in Town that are currently using the inserts. Frank Keene brought up an issue with downed trees in the river behind his home. The Selectboard will find out how to get the debris removed and if it is within their jurisdiction to remove anything from the river. Frank also spoke on the issue of speeding on Maple Ave. There have been cars spotted speeding through the area but there are currently no speed signs posted. The Selectboard will research the traffic ordinance for Maple Ave and getting a sign posted in order for the police department to conduct traffic stops. |
| Approve Minutes from June 18th, 2024 |
| Jesse Kay made a motion to approve the June 18th minutes; Gregg Herrin seconded the motion. Motion passed with 3 votes in favor. |
| Current Events and Updates |
| Presentation on Community Nursing from Jodi Hoyt: Jodi Hoyt and Kristin Barnum presented on the benefits of the Town employing a Community Nurse. This position would administer aid to the residents of Chelsea by supporting them in their health care needs and connecting them with the resources required. Several residents and non-residents of Chelsea were in attendance to support this program. The Selectboard will continue to work with Jodi to determine if this would be a viable program for the Town. |
| Press Release for Forest and Parks Commission Grant: (Corrected from Library Grant) The Forest and Parks Commission received a $3,000 grant to create a flowering tree lot on the former Babcock/Lyon property at 12 Maple Ave. For the full press release detailing the program, please click HERE. |
| Town Administrator Update: The Town Administrator gave a brief update on the progress of the Town’s FEMA applications.The Town is still working with FEMA and engineering firms to begin permanent work on various areas affected by the 2023 flood. |
| Town Hall Space Needs Update: The Town Administrator is currently working on the dimensions of Town Hall and what employees would require should the Town acquire another property. |
| Future Agenda Items: Budget Update Later in July: The Town Treasurer will provide a budget update at the end of July. |
| Action Items |
| Town Garage Heating Fuel Contract: The Selectboard reviewed the heating fuel contract for the Town garage. Jesse Kay made a motion to choose option 2 and approve the contract; Gregg Herrin seconded the motion. Motion passed with 3 votes in favor. |
| Town Administrator Signing and Purchasing Authority: This item will be moved to a future agenda item to assess what the Town Administrator will be able to sign for and purchase. |
| Listers: Reappraisal: Phyllis Hayward presented information on the Reappraisal order from the state to the Selectboard. The Selectboard chair signed paperwork acknowledging that the Town of Chelsea has received the reappraisal order and will comply. The listers will be putting out a Request for Proposal for officials to conduct the reappraisal. No formal action was taken. |
| (Agenda Addition) Chelsea Flea Market Parking: Jesse Kay made a motion to approve the request to use the Roberts-Gould Field for Flea Market parking from July 12th at 4:00 pm to July 13th at 6:00pm; Gregg Herrin seconded the motion. Motion passed with 3 votes in favor. |
| (Agenda Addition) Chelsea Library Outdoor Games & Ice Cream Social for Adults: Jesse Kay made a motion to approve the request to use the Village Greens for an ice cream social on July 18th from 5:30 pm-8:30pm; Gregg Herrin seconded the motion. Motion passed with 3 votes in favor. |
| Approve Orders: Jesse Kay made a motion to approve the orders; Gregg Herrin seconded the motion. Motion passed with 3 votes in favor. |
| Executive Session If Necessary: None |
| Adjournment: Jesse Kay made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Gregg Herrin seconded the motion. Motion passed with 3 votes in favor and the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 pm. |