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    Selectboard Meeting Agenda August 6, 2024

    ByTierney Farago
    Selectboard Meeting Agenda
    August 6th, 2024 6:30 pm Chelsea Town Hall
    Call to Order
    Additions to the Agenda
    Conflict of Interest Disclosure
    Public Comments
    Approve Minutes from July 30th, 2024
    Current Events and Updates
    Highway Update
    Town Administrator Update
    Action Items
    -26 O’Donnell Rd Highway Curb Cut Permit
    -Pedestrian Bridge Debris
    -Sealed Bids: Town Truck
    Approve Orders
    Executive Session If Necessary
    Adjournment
    Links to join the Selectboard Meeting:     
    https://meet.google.com/fwf-ayyb-acq
    https://www.youtube.com/@ChelseaVTSelectboardOfficial/streams
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    Chelsea Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing August 8, 2024

    ByTierney Farago

    On the Draft Chelsea Town Plan August 8th at 6:30 pm at the Chelsea Library publicly and virtually.

    The Chelsea Planning Commission will be holding a hearing on the Draft Town Plan at 6:30 pm on August 8th at the Chelsea Library, 296 VT-110 ,Chelsea, VT and via Google Meets https://meet.google.com/fwf-ayyb-acq.

    The purpose of this hearing is to take comments from the public on the draft Town Plan so that the Planning Commission can consider these as it makes it’s final revisions prior to sending to the Selectboard. The proposed Town Plan will replace the current Town Plan in it’s entirety. Copies of the draft can be found at the Town Hall during business hours. Comments may be mailed to the attention of the Planning Commission at PO Box 266 Chelsea, VT 05038.

    Below is a summary of the proposal.
    I. Goals of the Plan
    II. Demographics
    III. Economic Development
    IV. Housing
    V. Education
    VI. Utilities and Facilities
    VII. Recreation and Parks
    VIII. Health and Emergency Services
    IX. Natural, Scenic, and Cultural Resources
    X. Agriculture and Forestry
    XI. Land Use Plan
    XII. Transportation
    XIII. Energy
    XIV. Relationship to Other Plans
    XV. Town Plan Implementation
    Appendix A

    To view the draft Town Plan, please click HERE.

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    Selectboard Meeting Agenda – July 30, 2024

    ByTierney Farago
    Selectboard Meeting Agenda
    July 30th, 2024 6:30 pm Chelsea Town Hall
    Call to Order
    Additions to the Agenda
    Conflict of Interest Disclosure
    Public Comments
    Approve Minutes from July 16th, 2024
    Current Events and Updates
    Highway Update
    Town Administrator Update
    -Animal Control Officer Opening
    Water and Wastewater Update
    Treasurer: Budget Update
    Action Items
    Wastewater Plant: Approval of Rotor Upgrade and Labor
    Treasurer: Approval of Tax Rates
    Treasurer: Carminati and Bullard Contracts
    Mitigation Pre-application: Pedestrian Bridge Town Hall Basement
    Microsoft Teams Integration
    Treasurer and Town Administrator Training: UVM Vermont Local Government Institute
    Pedestrian Bridge Debris
    Approve Orders
    Executive Session If Necessary
    Adjournment
    Links to join the Selectboard Meeting:     
    https://meet.google.com/fwf-ayyb-acq
    https://www.youtube.com/@ChelseaVTSelectboardOfficial/streams
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    MANDATORY Water Line Survey

    ByTierney Farago

    The State of Vermont requires the residents of Chelsea using town water to fill out a quick survey regarding the water service line material in their homes. This survey is integral to helping us identify any lead sources in our water and only requires you to visually verify the type of material your water line is made of and enter that information online along with your address. Currently 101 residents have not completed this survey, and the alternative to the survey is a manual inventory involving representatives coming to your home to verify the material. We would like to avoid this inconvenience to you if possible!

    Please follow the link below to complete the survey and share with your neighbors so that ALL residents fill out the survey. If you or someone you know does not have access to internet, please reach out to the Town Administrator at 802-625-2023 to help fill out the information for you. https://airtable.com/app6OfY4820Or8ndV/shrAALw8afF9Jb9FI

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    Selectboard Meeting Minutes – July 16, 2024

    ByTierney Farago
    Selectboard Meeting Minutes
    July 16th, 2024 6:30 pm Chelsea Town Hall
    Call to Order
    Kevin Marshia called the meeting to order at 6:31 pm.
    SELECTBOARD
    Kevin Marshia (Present)
    Kelly Lyford (Present)
    Gregg Herrin (Present)
    Leyna Hoyt (Present)
    Jesse Kay (Present)
    TOWN EMPLOYEES
    Tierney Farago (Town Administrator)
    Rick Ackerman (Highway Supervisor)
    Additions to the Agenda
    Signature for annual Grants In Aid acceptance was added. The annual grant was sent in this week for signature acknowledgement from the Selectboard. Leyna Hoyt made a motion to sign the grant acknowledgement for the Town to move forward with Grants in Aid; Jesse Kay seconded the motion. Motion passed with 4 votes in favor.
    Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None
    Public Comments: None
    Approve Minutes from July 2nd, 2024
    Gregg Herrin made a motion to approve the July 2nd minutes; Leyna Hoyt  seconded the motion. Motion passed with 5 votes in favor.
    Current Events and Updates
    Highway Update
    Rick Ackerman updated the board on the status of gravel and sand. The bids for the new town truck are out and he is waiting for bids back now. The town has received one application for a new road maintenance worker. Roadside mowing is currently being conducted while the town has access to a mower.
    Town Administrator Update
    Tierney Farago gave a brief update on FEMA progress. The Town is trying to wrap up the process in order for FEMA to fund the various long-term projects for repair and mitigation.  
    action items
    FEMA Engineering Contracts
    –Stantec
    –East Engineering
    * Gregg Herrin received an emergency call and was excused from the meeting for the rest of the night. The Selectboard discussed the proposals received from East Engineering and Stantec. Based on the grading scale completed by each Selectboard member, Stantec ranked higher at 291 vs East Engineering’s 255. The board discussed a few questions they had including timelines and flexibility. The Selectboard thanked the representatives for their time and proceeded to a motion. Jesse Kay made a motion to accept the proposal from Stantec; Kelly Lyford seconded the motion. The motion passed with 4 votes in favor.
    Listers: Approval of Reappraisal RFP
    The listers submitted a draft Request for Proposal for the townwide reappraisal for the Selectboard’s approval. Kelly Lyford made a motion to approve the listers to move forward with their request for proposal; Jesse Kay  seconded the motion. Motion passed with 4 votes in favor.
    Treasurer: Approval of Tax Rates
    This item was tabled until the remaining items needed are received by the treasurer. No action was taken.
    Bench Donation from Chelsea Arts Collective
    Carrie from the Chelsea Arts Collective wanted to see if the Selectboard would accept a donation of a bench (possibly a picnic table) from the Arts Collective. The Selectboard was appreciative of this generous donation. Jesse Kay made a motion to accept the donation of a bench or picnic table from the Arts Collective; Kelly Lyford seconded the motion. The motion passed with 4 votes in favor.
    Arts on the Green North Common Road Closure
    Carrie from the Chelsea Arts Collective brought up the possibly of closing off the North Common Road for the Arts on the Green celebration in August. The Selectboard had questions on why this would be needed and if there is a suitable alternative that would not impede traffic for the community. More information was needed, so further discussion will be had on the needs of the event. No action was taken.
    Approve Orders
    A note from the Treasurer regarding the increase of prices for bulk item pick-up was briefly discussed. The Town Administrator will compare vendor pricing of these items to ensure the town is getting the best deal.During discussion of the orders, Kelly Lyford questioned one of the line items for reimbursement. Seeking further clarification on why a purchase for bearings for the wastewater facility was being reimbursed to a Town employee, it was agreed that the Selectboard would approve the orders contingent upon the explanation.  Jesse Kay made a motion to approve the orders, contingent upon getting further clarification on a reimbursement line item; Leyna Hoyt seconded the motion. The motion passed with 4 votes in favor.
    Executive Session If Necessary
    Jesse Kay made a motion to move to executive session and invite Tierney Farago; Leyna Hoyt seconded the motion. The Selectboard entered executive session at 7:58. Leyna Hoyt made a motion to adjourn executive session; Jesse Kay seconded the motion. Motion passed with 4 votes in favor and executive session ended at 8:11 pm.

    Action: The selectboard will speak with personnel regarding their concerns.
    Adjournment
    Leyna Hoyt made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Jesse Kay seconded the motion. Motion passed with 4 votes in favor and the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 pm.