DRAFT – Selectboard Meeting Minutes June 16, 2026
Gregg Herrin
Charles Peel
Carrie Caouette-De Lallo
Paul Libby
Curtis Chase
Gayle Durkee
Bernard ‘Snook’ Downing
Rick Ackerman
Chintana Herrin
Kasey Peterson
Linda Ingold
Bill Neukomm
Gregg Herrin called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM
Additions to the Agenda
Reaffirm the approval of the Windsor County Sherriff’s Contract
Conflict of Interest Disclosure – none
Public Comments – none
Water Board
Charles Peel presented the proposal by Mike Whipple to add a 4-inch pipe to the connection at 354 Vt Rte 110 line to support fire safety sprinklers. Charles Peel made a motion to approve water/sewer allocation 2026-002 for 354 Vt Rte 110. Carrie Caouette De-Lallo seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. 5-0-0.
Transfer Station
Transfer Station Attendant – Carrie Caouette-De Lallo and Snook Downing reported that had interviewed Jacob Brooke. Both parties felt that he would be a good fit as he has worked at the Chelsea Transfer Station in the past, is familiar with the system, and can start right away. Paul Libby asked how many applicants were interviewed. Carrie Caouette De-Lallo reported that two candidates were interviewed. Carrie Caouette De-Lallo made a motion to hire Jacob Brooke for the part time position at the transfer station at the published rate of eighteen dollars ($18) per hour. Curtis Chase seconded. There was no further discussion, 5-0-0
Removal of the waste oil tank – There was a discussion of the cost effectiveness of the oil tank, safety concerns, and the risk of contamination by brake fluid or antifreeze. There is a costly penalty for contamination. Gregg Herrin reviewed the last discussion and noted that there is no hurry to go back to collecting waste oil at the Chelsea Transfer Station. Snook Downing was concerned about people using the tank without permission and suggested a plan to secure that tank until it can be removed. WRC and Frank Keene both use uncontaminated waste oil as winter fuel. Waylan Childs is open to letting people bring uncontaminated motor oil to WRC during business hours. There was further discussion of redirecting people to other appropriate waste facilities such as the Eco-Depot.
Paul Libby asked about further discussion of the transfer station fee and procedures. Terry MacNeish will be present at the 2 July meeting for the initial conversation. This will lead to a more focused series of conversations over the summer, so any changes can be in place before next winter.
Paul Libby made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from the June 2, 2026 meeting. Curtis Chase seconded. There was no further discussion. 5-0-0.
Sgt. Austin Soule from the Royalton State Police Barracks was not present.
Adopt the Local Emergency Management Plan - this document is not ready for approval at this time. Kasey Peterson will work with Tracy Simon and Charles Peel to fill in the blanks and present it at the 2 July meeting.
250th Independence Day Flag for the Moxley Bridge – Kasey Peterson reported that Jen Chase received a flag for the Moxley Bridge for the 250th Independence Day. It is a ‘Betsy Ross’ style flag with thirteen stars in a circle. This item was added to the agenda because it was unclear if this was an item that needed a motion. Charles Peel made a motion to hang the flag on the Moxley bridge. Curtis Chase seconded. The Board asked Rick Ackerman to hang the flag on the Rte 110 side of the bridge. 5-0-0
Chuck Peel made motion to approve the liquor license for Will’s Store. Paul Libby seconded. There was no further discussion. 5-0-0
Chuck Peel made motion to approve the tabacco license for Will’s Store. Curtis Chase seconded. There was no further discussion. 5-0-0
Paul Libby made a motion to approve the orders. Charles Peel seconded. There was no further discussion. 5-0-0
Highway – Gayle Durkee announced that the town is approved for a 2% loan from the Vermont Municipal Equipment Fund for the reimbursement of the tractor purchase which will not require a public vote and will confirm with the bank that the funds can be used as reimbursement instead of direct purchase.
Rick Ackerman reported that Viking has further delayed the delivery of the body for the 10-wheeler until January 2027. This truck was originally ordered nearly two years ago. Rick talked to another manufacturer in Maine. For an additional twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) they would get to our truck in the next week or two provided the truck is delivered to them. Curtis Chase asked why the cost was so much more and Rick explained that the truck body at Viking was bid to years ago at one hundred and four thousand dollars ($104,000). Rick is further concerned that in January, Viking will put us of once again and the truck we have has 150,000 miles on it This discussion was tabled until the 7 July meeting.
Charles Peel made a motion to approve the Windsor County Sheriff contract for 14 hours a week for seventy-eight dollars ($78) per hour from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 with optional holiday hours at a rate of one hundred dollars ($100). Carrie Caouette De-Lallo seconded. 5-0-0
Charles Peel made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel issues and a Roberts Poor Fund request and invited Kasey Peterson. Paul Libby seconded. There was no further discussion 5-0-0. Executive session began at 7:26.
At 8:17 Paul Libby made a motion to leave executive session. Charles Peel seconded. There was no further discussion. 5-0-0
The session covered a Roberts Poor Fund request and personnel issues. No actions were taken
Charles Peel made a motion to adjourn. Curtis Chase seconded. There was no further discussion. 5-0-0
Meeting adjourned at 8:18
Respectfully Submitted,
Kasey Peterson