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Selectboard Meeting Agenda – July 1, 2024

ByTierney Farago
Selectboard Meeting Agenda
July 1st, 2025 6:30 pm Chelsea Town Hall
Call to Order
Additions to the Agenda
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Public Comments
Approve Minutes from June 17, 2025
Current Events and Updates
A. Highway Update
B. Town Administrator Update
-Finalize Draft Language for Water/Sewer Fee Increase
Action Items
A. Basement Waterproofing Bid
B. Button Creamery Rd Drainage Issue
C. Roberts-Gould Field Request: Chelsea Farmer’s Market Parking
D. Farquharson Brothers Construction LLC Contract: Upper Village Rd Shoulder Work
E. Farnham Lawn Care LLC Contract: Roberts-Gould Field Mowing
F. Quick Stop Liquor and Tobacco License Renewal
G. Hubbleshire Farms Liquor License Renewal
H. Approve Orders
Executive Session If Necessary
Adjournment
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DRAFT Selectboard Meeting Minutes – June 17, 2025

ByTierney Farago
Selectboard Meeting Minutes
June 17th, 2025 6:30 pm Chelsea Town Hall
Link to recorded meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf45VhLLpqY
Call to order
Gregg Herrin called the meeting to order at 6:31 pm.
SELECTBOARD 
Gregg Herrin (Present) 
Curtis Chase (Present)
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)
Jen Chase (Town Clerk)
Susan Elder (Lister)
Additions to the Agenda
Tierney Farago asked to add an addendum to the current zoning administrator contract to the agenda. The update to the contract came in the morning of June 17th  . This addendum extends the current contract from June 27th until August 29th . This contract amendment brings the total threshold of the contract to $10,057.00. Paul Libby made a motion to approve the contract addendum to extend the zoning administrator contract to August 29th; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: none
Public Comments: none
Approve Minutes from June 3, 2025
Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to approve the minute from June 3rd; Kevin Marshia seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Current Events and Updates
A. Highway Update
Rick Ackerman reported on the state of the roads during the recent rains. He is also waiting for a quote from Pike Industries for work on Upper Village Rd for shoulder work. Rick is meeting with ATG on Thursday (6/19) to make sure the Town has a secure spot in the queue for the Town truck. The Selectboard would like to see a finalized inventory of town assets and a possible “wish list” of equipment the highway crew might need during the next meeting. Rick also asked the Selectboard if any movement had been made around Robert Button’s Creamery property-the Selectboard would still like to explore all options and understand the responsibility shared between the Town, the school, and Mr. Button. Curtis Chase and Paul Libby will work with the Town Administrator to get more information.
B. Town Administrator Update
-Pedestrian Bridge Update: Stantec has produced an H&H study, however, the Town has asked them to make some edits in the report to help better show ANR that the planned replacement of the pedestrian bridge is acceptable from an engineering point of view. Once that report has been edited, the Town Administrator will submit the permitting documents to ANR and work with the zoning administrator and Design Review Board for Chelsea to secure local permitting as well.
-Draft Language for Water/Sewer Fee Increase: the Town Administrator will distribute draft language of fee increases for the notification that will be included in the next round of water and sewer bills in July. The fee increase will take effect beginning July 1st and will be reflected in the Q3 bills in September.
Action Items
A. Basement Waterproofing Bid
The Selectboard discussed the basement waterproofing bid again, and the possibility of having the vendor subcontract the electrical panel work that will be needed to extend capacity for the pumps and dehumidifiers or getting the information to get quotes from electricians for the work. The Town Administrator will reach out to the contact and discuss this further, including Curts and Paul in discussions. No motion made.
B. Tree Planting and Tree Maintenance Bid Opening
The Selectboard opened three bids: two for tree maintenance and removal services, and one for tree planting services. These proposals are for services for two grants that were awarded to the Town via the Forest and Parks Commission. Carrie Caouette-De Lallo read out the background information, scope of work, and total price for all bids. The Selectboard thanked both parties for their submissions and briefly discussed the proposals, asking a few clarifying questions of Mr. Nola from Woodsman’s Tree Service. Members from the Forest and Parks Commission were in attendance to confirm that the scopes of work adhere to the requirements of the associated grants. After some deliberation, they agreed to accept both proposals from Amber Tree Service.

Tree Maintenance and Removal
Amber Tree Service total: $16,650
Woodsman’s Tree Service total: $31,421

Tree Planting
Amber Tree Service total: $8,800

Kevin Marshia made a motion to accept the proposal for tree maintenance and removal services from Amber Tree Service; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Kevin Marshia made a motion to accept the proposal for tree planting service from Amber Tree Service; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

Kevin Marshia also wanted to express gratitude to the Ambers for all their hard work and dedication to Chelsea over the years. The Selectboard greatly appreciates all their time spent helping make Chelsea a great place to live.
C. Town Line of Credit
Gayle Durkee presented a resolution to approve a $325,000 line of credit for the Selectboard to review. This line of credit can be used in emergency situations as an alternative to using surplus funds, and carries a 5.65% interest rate. The line of credit expires on December 31st, 2025. Paul Libby made a motion to approve the resolution for a $325,000 line of credit for the Town; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
D. Lou Maraget Green Request
This request was originally meant to be on the 6/3 agenda, however, due to clerical error it was not brought up during the meeting. The Town Administrator gave permission to the school to use the North Common on June 16th for their eight-grade graduation, as there were no conflicts in the reservation schedule. Paul Libby made a motion to retroactively approve the request for the Greens; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
E. Ben Canonica East Randolph Road Work Contract
This contract was for work on East Randolph Rd that was completed at the end of May. The contract did not require a motion for approval, just signatures from the Selectboard. No official motion made, but the Selectboard signed the contract for services rendered.
F. Chelsea Senior Center Greens Request
Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to approve the Senior Center’s request to use the Greens for croquet for the listed dates; Paul Libby seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Dates: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, /21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9
Times: 10:00 am- 12:00 pm
*Rainy days will be switched from Thursday to Tuesday if necessary. Changes will be posted to the Town website calendar in advance of any changes.
G. Will’s Store Tobacco License Renewal
Kevin Marshia made a motion to approve the tobacco license renewal for Will’s General Store; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
H. Approve Orders
Curtis Chase made a motion to approve the orders; Paul Libby seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Executive Session If Necessary
Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to enter executive session, inviting Tierney Farago; Curtis Chase seconded the motion. The Selectboard entered executive session at 8:43 pm. Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to exit executive session; Paul Libby seconded the motion. The Selectboard exited executive session at 9:15 pm. The Selectboard discussed personnel and no action was taken.
Adjournment
Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Curtis Chase seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:16 pm.
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Selectboard Meeting Agenda – June 17, 2025

ByTierney Farago
Selectboard Meeting Agenda
June 17th, 2025 6:30 pm Chelsea Town Hall
Call to Order
Additions to the Agenda
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Public Comments
Approve Minutes from June 3, 2025
Current Events and Updates
A. Highway Update
B. Town Administrator Update-Pedestrian Bridge Update-Draft Language for Water/Sewer Fee Increase
Action Items
A. Basement Waterproofing Bid
B. Tree Planting and Tree Maintenance Bid Opening
C. Town Line of Credit
D. Lou Maraget Green Request
E. Ben Canonica East Randolph Road Work Contract
F. Chelsea Senior Center Greens Request
G. Will’s Store Tabacco License Renewal
H. Approve Orders
Executive Session If Necessary
Adjournment
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DRAFT Selectboard Meeting Minutes – June 3, 2025

ByTierney Farago
Selectboard Meeting Minutes
June 3rd, 2025 6:30 pm Chelsea Town Hall
Link to recorded meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yy3o_xruPaE
Call to order
Gregg Herrin called the meeting to order at 6:32 pm.
SELECTBOARD 
Gregg Herrin (Present) 
Curtis Chase (Present)
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)
Tracy Simon (Emergency Management Director)
Jen Chase (Town Clerk)
Snook Downing (Transfer Station Attendant)
Tom Swahn (Transfer Station Attendant)
Additions to the Agenda: None
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None
Public Comments
Snook Downing and Tom Swahn attended the meeting to talk to the Selectboard about a pay raise     for Tom. He believes that this is necessary, as Tom’s presence at the transfer station has greatly helped him, and he worries that not paying him more will make him less likely to continue working at the transfer station. Gregg Herrin appreciated both Snook and Tom for bringing this up and let them know that the Selectboard is working on salary increases for all Town employees to ensure that employees are being paid fairly to state and local standards. They will continue to gather data on the salary in comparable towns and bring that information to future meetings for deliberation.
Approve Minutes from May 20, 2025
Paul Libby made a motion to approve the May 20th meeting minutes; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Current Events and Updates
A. Highway Update-Town Truck Purchase
Rick Ackerman brought back numbers for turnkey trucks; there are several models to choose from, ranging from about $310,000 to $315,000 with warranty. The truck order currently in place with ATG/Viking Cives is for a total of $274,444. The Selectboard deliberated on the pros and cons of possibly getting a turnkey truck with Rick. Ultimately, the Selectboard agreed that if Rick is comfortable moving forward, they would continue to wait for the current truck and have him service the old truck as needed for Winter 2025. Since this order is already in place, no action was needed. Rick gave several updates, including the chervil mowing that has begun and looking ahead to possibly buying more sand to stock up on for the winter. He is also waiting for Pike to send over an estimate on how much repaving Upper Village Rd would cost.
B. Town Administrator Update
The Town Administrator is working with the Grants Administrator for a sidewalk grant from VTrans and wanted to know if the Selectboard members had any specific areas of sidewalk that need to be repaired, or even new sidewalk that they think might be beneficial to the Town. Paul Libby suggested asking Rita Seto from Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission if they already have a listed of priority areas. The Town Administrator will work with her to figure out the best areas of improvement.
Action Items
A. Basement Waterproofing Bid
The Selectboard reviewed the proposal for basement waterproofing services for Town Hall, but had additional questions regarding the electrical work and drainage before they felt comfortable enough to accept the proposal. The Town Administrator will set up a meeting with the vendor, Curtis Chase, and Paul Libby so they can discuss these questions. The item will be postponed until the next meeting. No motion made.
B. Adoption of 2025 Local Emergency Management Plan (LEMP)
Tracy Simon attended the meeting to discuss the 2025 Local Emergency Management Plan with the Selectboard. This plan lists all notable contacts for the town and is submitted to the Vermont Emergency Management team. The plan also aids in decreasing local matches for FEMA, as it shows the Town has made efforts to be prepared for disasters. Tracy worked with the board to make any corrections needed on the forms. Kevin Marshia made a motion to adopt the 2025 Local Emergency Management Plan, with corrections as noted; Paul Libby seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
C. Water and Sewer Fee Change Decision
The Selectboard felt comfortable to decide on the fee increase for water and sewer billing. There have been numerous discussions regarding the changes and received feedback from the public regarding the changes. Notifications for residents will be included in the next water/sewer bills sent out in July.
Water: Kevin Marshia made a motion to increase the water usage fee by 12%, bringing the total to $92.69 per quarter starting July 1st, 2025, and continuing for three years; Curtis Chase seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Sewer: Kevin Marshia made a motion to increase the sewer usage fee by 25%, bringing the total to $152.18 per quarter starting July 1st, 2025, and continuing for three years; Curtis Chase seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Overage: Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to increase the water overage fee from 0.4 to 0.8 per gallon; Paul Libby seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
D. Wastewater Plant Contract and Funding Application
Paul Libby made a motion to approve the final engineering contract and funding application for the sum of $44,400; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
E. Approve Orders
Paul Libby made a motion to approve the orders; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Executive Session If Necessary
Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to move to executive session, inviting Tierney Farago and Gayle Durkee; Curtis Chase seconded the motion. The Selectboard entered executive session at 8:57 pm. Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to exit executive session; Paul Libby seconded the motion. The Selectboard exited the session at 9:43 pm. The Selectboard discussed personnel and no action was taken.  
Adjournment
Curtis Chase made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously at 9:44 pm.
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Selectboard Meeting Agenda – June 3, 2025

ByTierney Farago
​​Selectboard Meeting Agenda​  
June 3rd, 2025 6:30 pm Chelsea Town Hall 
Call to Order​ 
Additions to the Agenda 
Conflict of Interest Disclosure 
Public Comments 
Approve Minutes from May 20, 2025 
Current Events and Updates 
A. Highway Update -Town Truck Purchase 
B. Town Administrator Update 
Action Items 
A. Basement Waterproofing Bid 
B. Adoption of 2025 Local Emergency Management Plan (LEMP)
C. Water and Sewer Fee Change Decision
D. Wastewater Plant Contract and Funding Application  
E. Approve Orders
Executive Session If Necessary 
Adjournment​ 
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Forest & Parks Commission Meeting Agenda – June, 2 2025

ByJen Chase

Chelsea Town Forest and Parks Commission
Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
At the Chelsea Public Library

  1. Approve April 4 & May 5 meeting minutes
  2. Additions to the Agenda
  3. Public Comments
  4. Organizational Discussion
  5. Tree Planting and Maintenance Grants
    1. Update
    1. RFP
  6. Town Forest Management plana
    1. Coordinating harvest with state
    1. Suggestions for selectboard on harvest profit use
  7. Pollinator Garden
    1. Update, deer, benches
  8. Upper Valley Trails Alliance
  9. Adjourn.

If you want to attend via Zoom call please email the group at
chelsea-forest-parks@googlegroups.com

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DRAFT Meeting Minutes May 27, 2025 BCA Meeting

ByJen Chase

Board of Civil Authority  Meeting Minutes

Recording

May 27, 2025

Chelsea Town Hall

Present: Gregg Herrin, Tracy Simon, Carrie Caouette-Delallo, Curtis Chase, Jennifer Chase, Paul Libby, Sue Kay (virtual)

Meeting called to order at 7:10pm

No additions to the agenda

No public present and no public comments

Chair nominations:

Sue motioned to nominated Dave Bradshaw for chair, Tracy seconded, motion passed

Sue motioned to nominate Joe Spinella as vice chair, Carrie seconded, motion passed

Voter list biennial challenge list and list of those challenged 2 election cycles ago were circulated around group

Tracy motioned to proceed with purge and challenge, Paul seconded, motion passed

Curtis motioned to adjourn, Tracy seconded, meeting adjourned

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Selectboard Meeting Minutes – May 20, 2024

ByTierney Farago
Selectboard Meeting Minutes
May 20th, 2025 6:30 pm Chelsea Town Hall
Link to recorded meeting
Call to Order
Kevin Marshia called the meeting to order at 6:39 pm.
SELECTBOARD 
Gregg Herrin (Absent) 
Curtis Chase (Present)
Paul Libby (Present) 
Carrie Caouette-De Lallo (Present)
Kevin Marshia (Present Until 7:30 pm)
TOWN EMPLOYEES 
Tierney Farago (Town Administrator) 
Gayle Durkee (Town Treasurer)
Rick Ackerman (Road Foreman)
Additions to the Agenda
A request for the use of the Robert-Gould Field was added to the agenda. Later in the night, the Selectboard reviewed the request for the June Jubilee Dance scheduled for June 7th from 6:00 pm-10:00 pm. Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to approve the request for the Roberts-Gould field; Paul Libby seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Kevin Marshia disclosed that the person who submitted the request for the Roberts-Gould Field was his wife, Emily Marshia, so he would abstain from voting. Paul Libby disclosed that Emily is his sister, but it would not influence his decision on the topic.
Public Comments: None
Approve Minutes from May 6, 2025
Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to approve the May 6th minutes; Curtis Chase seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Current Events and Updates
A. Highway Update
Rick Ackerman discussed several items relating to the highway. The Town truck is back from the shop and he is still negotiating the price of the work done on it. The Selectboard discussed the status of the new Town truck and if it might be more beneficial for the road crew to get a turnkey truck instead due to the delay in receiving the truck previously agreed upon. Rick will solicit prices for turnkey trucks so the Selectboard has a better idea of budget and will have those prices ready for the next meeting to discuss if the Town should continue with the current new truck order, or possibly change routes and choose a turnkey truck so the Town has the new truck available for the winter. They also discussed the mowing of chervil; Rick will reach out to Vershire per usual to ask about using their mower for cutting the weeds again this year.
B. Town Administrator Update
The Town Administrator updated the Selectboard that Stantec is beginning to wrap up their studies and plans for the FEMA projects in town. Permitting for the pedestrian bridge is being prepped, just waiting on the H&H study to submit permitting to ANR. The Town will also be posting up RFPs for the tree planting and tree removal/maintenance grants that the Forest and Parks Commission received by the end of the week.
C. Water and Sewer Rate Increase Public Discussion
The Selectboard discussed a question brought up during the last meeting regarding the charge for turning meters on and off. Gayle Durkee pointed out a section of the water and sewer ordinance, Article XIII, Section 12: “When requested by the customer, 24 hours notice shall be required for letting on or off water to any service, and such service shall take place only during the regular business hours of the Water System. There is no charge for this service for one turn off/on per calendar year. Regular charge for added service of $75.00 for turn off/on service. (Amended December 29, 2020). Effective February 27, 2021.” The Selectboard feels comfortable with the water and sewer service fee information that has been discussed over many Selectboard meetings. Their decision will be on the June 3rd meeting agenda.
Action Items
A. Library Board Appointment
Nick DeFriez attended to represent the library’s Board of Directors. The board wanted to nominate Chris Byrne to be appointed by the Selectboard to the Board of Directors per bylaw, as they now have a vacancy. Nick spoke highly of Chris and the other members of the board believe he would be a great fit. Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to appoint Chris Byrne to the Library’s Board of Directors; Paul Libby seconded the motion. Motion passed.
B. Basement Waterproofing Bid Opening
The Selectboard opened a bid that was received for waterproofing the Town Hall basement, which is covered under the umbrella of the MERP grant. The request for proposals asked for proposals to finish the Town Hall basement flooring, provide a waterproof barrier, and a sump pump system for water that might be taken on in the basement. The bid was from Twin State Basement Services and the price for these services was $67,492. This is within the allotted amount provided by the grant. The Selectboard discussed this and requested additional time to review the proposal and ask follow-up questions. Questions will be sent to the company contact, and the proposal will be added to the June 3rd meeting agenda for further consideration. No motion made.
C. Will’s Store Liquor License Renewal
Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to approve the renewal of the liquor license for Will’s General Store; Curtis Chase seconded the motion. Motion passed.
D. Carminati Cemetery Mowing Contract
Curtis Chase made a motion to approve and sign the contract for mowing services for Highland Cemetery; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. Motion passed.
E. RonJon Mowing Contract
Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to approve the contract for RonJon’s Lawn and Landscape; Paul Libby seconded the motion. Motion passed.
F. Wastewater Plant Contract and Funding Application
This item was tabled until the next meeting for further review. No motion made.
G. Approve Orders
Paul Libby made a motion to approve the orders, with the exception of an item regarding the delinquent tax collector fee; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Executive Session If Necessary
Curtis Chase made a motion to enter executive session, inviting Tierney Farago and Gayle Durkee; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. The Selectboard entered executive session at 7:56 pm. Curtis Chase made a motion to exit executive session; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. The Selectboard exited executive session at 8:25 pm. Paul Libby stated they discussed personnel and no action was taken.
Adjournment
Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Curtis Chase seconded the motion. Motion passed.