| Selectboard Meeting Minutes |
| June 18th, 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 (Present) Gregg Herrin (Present) Leyna Hoyt (Present) Jesse Kay (Absent) TOWN EMPLOYEES Tierney Farago (Town Administrator) Rick Ackerman (Highway Supervisor) |
| Additions to the Agenda |
| Information on Vermont’s updated open meeting laws was discussed later in the meeting; Town committees will need to electronically record and post their meeting beginning July 1st among other updated rules. Highway Update item was added; Rick Ackerman gave a brief highway update. Rick talked about the new highway road position opening and the need for a new truck that will be bid on in the coming weeks. Some concerns on large rocks in the roads were brought up, prompting discussion on the topic of procedures on grading. |
| Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None |
| Public Comments |
| Carrie And Tim wanted an update on the process of fixing the pedestrian bridge near their home. Cheslea is working on the FEMA grants pertaining to the bridge, but debris is still at the site from the flood. The Selectboard asked Rick Ackerman if he could investigate the costs of getting the debris removed in the interim. |
| Approve Minutes from June 4th, 2024 |
| Leyna Hoyt made a motion to approve the June 4th minutes. Gregg Herrin seconded the motion. Motion passed with four votes in favor. |
| Current Events and Updates |
| Horseshoe Pit Art Concern: Residents attended to give background to the history behind horseshoe art that was previously removed due to a concern brought by an anonymous source. Kelly Lyford made a motion to keep the horseshoe art where it was and to dedicate a plaque or sign explaining the history of the horseshoe art for the community to view; Leyna Hoyt seconded the motion. Motion passed with four votes in favor. |
| Update from Windsor County Sheriff: Sheriff Ryan Palmer gave a brief update on the status of the police activity in Chelsea. The Selectboard asked some questions regarding the increase in police activity and the decrease in crime. Sheriff Palmer will continue to provide information regarding crime in the Town. |
| Quarterly Library Update: Kezia Frayjo gave a presentation regarding the library’s activity in terms of visitors, budget, and goals for the future. A quarterly update will be now be given for the Town’s benefit. |
| Health Center Update: Leyna Hoyt and Gregg Herrin discussed the space needs for the Town and Library and how the Health Center might be able to meet those needs. Furtherresearch and discussion is required to determine if the site would be suitable for the Town’s needs. |
| Action Items |
| Marty Gratz FEMA Elevation: Marty Gratz required the Town’s support in requesting a grant from FEMA for Hazard Mitigation. The Town would act as an intermediary in order to possibly obtain the grant funding so that Ms. Gratz’s home can be elevated to avoid future flood damage. The Selectboard discussed and determined that the grant would not pose a risk to the Town. Kelly Lyford made a motion to allow the Town Administrator to send a letter of interest on behalf of Ms. Gratz to begin this process; Leyna Hoyt seconded the motion. Motion passed with four votes in favor. |
| Liquor Licenses: Hubble Shire Farm (277 VT-110): Renewal of the First Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Licenses for Hubble Shire Farm. Kelly Lyford made a motion to approve the First Class Hotel Liquor License Renewal; Leyna Hoyt seconded the motion. Motion passed with four votes in favor. Kelly Lyford made a motion to approve the Outside Consumption Liquor License Renewal; Leyna Hoyt seconded the motion. Motion passed with four votes in favor. |
| Heath Field Use Request: Bill Smith: Use of the Heath Field for a Community Soccer Camp from 9:00 am-12:30 pm July 8th-11th. Leyna Hoyt made a motion to approve the use of Heath Field; Gregg Herrin seconded the motion. Motion passed with four votes in favor. |
| Village Greens Request: Bill Smith: Use of the Village Greens for a Community Patriotic Service from 8:30 am-12:30 pm June 20th. Leyna Hoyt made a motion to approve the use of the Village Green; Gregg Herrin seconded the motion. Motion passed with four votes in favor. |
| Johnathan Maier & Kezia Frayjo Access Permit: Highway Access Permit for 13 Stone Rd. Leyna Hoyt made a motion to approve the Highway Road Access Permit; Gregg Herrin seconded the motion. Motion passed with four votes in favor. |
| Treasurer: Joel Carminati Contract: This item was tabled for the next Selectboard meeting to obtain the physical contract. |
| Approve Orders Gregg Herrin made a motion to approve orders; Leyna Hoyt seconded the motion. Motion passed with four votes in favor. |
| Executive Session If Necessary: None |
| Adjournment Leyna Hoyt made a motion to adjourn; Gregg Herrin seconded the motion. Motion passed with four votes in favor and the meeting was adjourned at 8:49 pm. |