DRAFT Selectboard Meeting Minutes June 2, 2026
Present:
Gregg Herrin
Carrie
Paul Libby
Curtis Chase
Charles Peel – joined the meeting at 7:40
Jen Chase – Town Clerk
Rick Ackerman – Road Foreman
Gayle Durkee – Town Treasurer
Kasey Peterson – Interim Town Administrator
Deputy Jackson Howe
Max Quayle
Karen Snyder
Chintana Herin
Tim Courts
Gregg Herrin Called the meeting to order at 6:32
Additions to the Agenda
Carrie Caouette – De Lallo suggested that the two interviews for the transfer station if the interviews themselves needed a motion. There is not a need for a motion. The interviwees will be discussed during an executive session
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Carrie Caouette – De Lallo noted there might be a conflict for her when discussing the oil tank enclosure at the transfer station
Public Comments –
Max Quayle and Karen Snyder were present to bring up several points.
The sidewalks along the north common and on Rte110 between the fire station and the health center are in very bad condition. Particularly for residents with wheelchairs.
There is concern that Ms. Snyder’s electricity may be cut off and Mr. Quayle is trying to get some relief for her perhaps from the Roberts Poor Fund. There was discussion of that procedure. Gayle Durkee noted that Ms. Snyder’s taxes and the water/sewer bills were also in arrears and let Mr. Quayle know that Ms. Snyder could come into her office to arrange a payment plan.
Mr. Quayle also wanted to mention the wonderful job Frank Keene did on the new pedestrian bridge.
Mr. Quayle also mentioned that cars use North Common Street to ‘shortcut’ to 113 and many of them are speeding.
No action was taken at this time
Gregg Herrin mentioned a complaint a resident made directly to him regarding offensive signage in a yard on Riverside Drive
Approve Minutes
Carrie Caouette-De Lallo moved to approve the May 5, 2026 meeting minutes. Curtis Chase seconded. There was no further discussion 5-0-0
Carrie Caouette-De Lallo moved to approve Paul seconded to approve May 19, 2026 Meeting 5-0-0
Russell Noel was not present to discuss his property issue on Riverside Drive and this item was deferred to a future meeting. Paul Libby stated that he and Curtis Chase would meet with him
2026 Budget YTD – Gregg Herrin said that he had reviewed the numbers sent to him by Gayle Durkee. Most of the budget is on track for this time of year. Currently the Town Administrator and transfer station numbers are above what they should be. Gregg Herrin also noted that the general fund account is low. Gayle Durkee said she was waiting for $35,000 for the school that she has not yet received. Gayle feels everything is good except for a couple items regarding the highway.
Carrie Caouette-De Lallo suggested that the townspeople should be invited and included in the conversation regarding any changes to the transfer station fees
No action was taken at this time.
Financing for the Roadside Mowing Tractor – It was noted by Gayle Durkee that in order to secure a loan for longer than a year the Board would need voter approval. She is having trouble contacting the Vermont municipal leasing consultants. The Town has missed the cut-off for the Vermont Municipal Equipment Loan Fund and cannot apply until the end of the year. There is currently two hundred fifty six thousand dollars ($256,000) in the equipment fund. Which could cover the cost of the tractor and could be reimbursed with a loan from the state.
A vote on a loan could be added to the November ballot if necessary. Charles Peel explained the procedures for borrowing for the town and how an Australian ballot item could be an amount dedicated to the highway capital fund rather than for a specific vehicle.
Rick Ackerman explained that the town has never had a vote for the purchase of a truck and that the generally accepted way to do this is to lease the vehicle for a period of time on a contract that leaves a one-dollar ($1) payoff amount.
There was further discussion of options which included the pros and cons of leases vs. loans.
Charles Peel made a motion to not adopt the Mascoma bank resolution for financing the roadside mower/tractor and instead use the Highway Equipment Fund with the intention of applying for reimbursement through the state municipal equipment fund in October. Paul Libby seconded. There was no further discussion. 5-0-0
New Truck Purchase – The initial discussion revolved around the age of the current trucks and trying to avoid having to buy two trucks in the same year and instead attempting to stagger the purchasing. For the current situation, the Board discussed the pros and cons of the Freightliner vs the International. The Freightliner is less expensive at two hundred and twenty-one thousand ten dollars ($221,010) as opposed to the International at two hundred thirty-one five hundred forty dollars ($231,540). There did not seem to be any real difference between the vehicles, and the town has other Freightliners that Rick is happy with. No funds need to be expended at this point in time. Ordering the truck would simply add the town to the manufacturer’s schedule and no payments would need to be made until the body is attached to it. Currently that timeline is roughly four months. Paul Libby made a motion to approve the purchasing of the Freightliner 6-wheeler 114 with the easy track front end for two hundred and twenty-one thousand ten dollars ($221,010) to hold our spot in line while we pursue the lease purchase agreement as the financing mechanism for said purchase. Curtis Chase seconded. There was no further discussion. 5-0-0
Oil Tank Enclosure at the Transfer Station – Carrie explained that the board of the Central Vermont Solid Waste Municipal District (CVSWMD) perhaps misunderstood that the oil tank enclosure is not a building perse. It is already enclosed and the tank just needs a roof over it to shed water and have some doors to keep people out. The initial bidder cannot do the work and the project would have to be put out for bid a second time.
Curtis Chase had concerns about the cost to the town for disposal of the waste versus the amount the transfer station collects. Currently, residents are charged one dollar ($1) per gallon to dispose of oil at the transfer station and it costs two dollars ($2) per gallon for the oil tank to be pumped out which raised a question as to whether this is a service that the town will continue to provide and/or what the fee per gallon should be.
At the 16 June meeting the Board will be reviewing the procedures and fees at the transfer station.
This item was tabled.
Liquor Licenses
Charles Peel made a motion to approve the Hubbelshire Farm liquor license. Curtis Chase seconded. There was no further discussion. 5-0-0
Charles Peel Made a motion to approve the Hubbelshire Farm outdoor consumption license. Curtis Chase seconded. There was no further discussion 5-0-0
Charles Peel made a motion to approve the Quickstop liquor license. Curtis Chase seconded. There was no further discussion 5-0-0
Charles Peel made a motion to approve the Quickstop tobacco license Curtis Chase seconded. There was no further discussion 5-0-0
Sign CVSWMD appointment form for Terry MacNeish – administrative only. Motion was made and carried at the May 19, 2026 meeting.
Curtis Chase made a motion to approve warrants/orders. Gregg Herrin seconded. There was no further discussion.
At 8:00 Charles Peel made a motion to enter Executive Session to discuss personnel and to invite Kasey Peterson. Curtis Chase seconded. No further discussion, 5-0-0
At 8:42 Paul Libby made a motion to leave executive session, and Charles Peel seconded no further discussion 5-0-0
There was no actions taken during the executive session.
Adjournment Paul Libby made a motion adjourn. Charles Peel seconded. There was no further discussion. 5-0-0
Respectfully submitted
Kasey Peterson