| Selectboard Meeting Minutes |
| July 1st, 2025 6:30 pm Chelsea Town Hall Link to recorded meting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohpt-Mh52qQ |
| Call to order |
| Gregg Herrin called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. SELECTBOARD Gregg Herrin (Present) Curtis Chase (Absent) Paul Libby (Present) Carrie Caouette-De Lallo (Present) Kevin Marshia (Present) TOWN EMPLOYEES Tierney Farago (Town Administrator) Gayle Durkee (Town Treasurer) Rick Ackerman (Road Foreman) |
| Additions to the Agenda |
| Tierney Farago had an addition to the agenda; New Creation Fellowship Church requested the use of the Greens on July 6th from 9:00 am-12:00 pm for a Patriotic Service. Kevin Marshia made a motion to approve the request; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. Paul Libby abstained. Motion passed. |
| Conflict of Interest Disclosure |
| Paul Libby abstained from voting during the Greens request from New Creation Fellowship Church, as he is a member of their congregation. |
| Public Comments |
| Jennie Martin attended the meeting to inform the Selectboard that the Farmer’s Market had to allow vendors to park on the Greens during their event, as there was no street parking available due to a large event being held at the Town Hall. The Selectboard discussed the issue and possible ways to avoid congestion. It is believed to be an isolated event; however, the Town will try to avoid further mishaps in the future, so residents are not impacted by the traffic issues. This may include asking for the number of expected participants on rental forms, and advising them to not park on the common if there is an event planned on the North Common. |
| Approve Minutes from June 17, 2025 |
| Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to approve the minutes from June 17th; Paul Libby seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. |
| Current Events and Updates |
| A. Highway Update |
| The Selectboard discussed the highway equipment inventory that Rick Ackerman put together for review. The overall age, condition, and replacement of equipment was considered, and the Selectboard was able to begin mapping out the early stages of a capital improvement plan for the equipment for future budgeting purposes. Rick is also waiting for a final estimate of paving costs of Upper Village Rd. |
| B. Town Administrator Update-Finalize Draft Language for Water/Sewer Fee Increase |
| The Selectboard discussed the draft language for the notice that will be sent out with the next water and sewer bills regarding the increase in fees, effective July 1st and reflected in the bills that will be sent out in October. The language was finalized and will accompany the bills. |
| Action Items |
| A. Basement Waterproofing Bid |
| Twin State Basements submitted an update proposal, including the electrical upgrades needed to complete the basement waterproofing project linked to the MERP grant. The Selectboard agreed to accept the proposal with the caveat that Curtis Chase reviews and verifies the electrical requirements due to his previous experience. Paul Libby made a motion to accept the proposal on the condition that Curtis confirms the electrical requirements needed for the project; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. |
| B. Button Creamery Rd Drainage Issue |
| Marianne McCann attended the meeting along with Robert Button to present the history of the drainage issue at Mr. Button’s property on Creamery Rd. She gave an overview of the research and work that had been previously done when she worked for the Town and stressed the importance of addressing the issue. The Selectboard thanked her for the additional information and reviewed the current information they have about the property and ownership situation. The liaisons will continue to work with the Town Administrator to research the property boundaries and see what kind of programs the Town is eligible for in terms of funding to redirect the flow of water away from Mr. Button’s property. |
| C. Roberts-Gould Field Request: Chelsea Flea Market Parking |
| Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to approve the Chelsea Flea Market Parking request for Roberts-Gould Field; Kevin Marshia seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. |
| D. Farquharson Brothers Construction LLC Contract: Upper Village Rd Shoulder Work |
| Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to approve the shoulder work contract for Farquharson Brothers Construction LLC; Paul Libby seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. |
| E. Farnham Lawn Care LLC Contract: Roberts-Gould Field Mowing |
| Kevin Marshia made a motion to approve the mowing contract for Farnham Lawn Care LLC; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. |
| F. Quick Stop Liquor and Tobacco License Renewal |
| Paul Libby made a motion to approve the Quick Stop Liquor and Tobacco License renewal; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. |
| G. Hubbleshire Farms Liquor License Renewal |
| Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to approve the Hubbleshire Liquor License renewal; Paul Libby seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. |
| H. Approve Orders |
| Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to approve the orders; Paul Libby seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. |
| Executive Session If Necessary |
| Kevin Marshia made a motion to enter executive session, inviting Gayle Durkee and Tierney Farago; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. Motion passed and the Selectboard entered executive session at 9:03 pm. Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to exit executive session; Kevin Marshia seconded the motion. Motion passed and the Selectboard exited executive session at 9:48 pm. They discussed personnel. Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to increase the transfer station attendant’s pay from $16.50 to $18.00; Paul Libby seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. |
| Adjournment |
| Kevin Marshia made a motion to adjourn; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. The selectboard meeting ended at 9:49 pm. |