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TOWN OF SPRINGFIELDSELECTMEN’S HALL – 96 MAIN STREET – THIRD FLOORREGULAR SELECTBOARD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2021 @ 7:00 PM Zoom Video Conferencing & In PersonMINUTESA.CALL MEETING TO ORDER, ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair, Walter Martone, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Roll Call was taken.Selectboard Members: Chair, Walter Martone, Vice-Chair, Michael Martin, Everett Hammond, Kristi Morris and George McNaughton were all present.Administration: Town Manager, Jeff Mobus, Public Works Director, Town Clerk, Barbara Courchesne, and Public Works Director, Jeff Strong. School Board Liaison: Steve Karaffa joined the Selectboard Meeting via Zoom.B.MINUTES:1. Public Hearing Notice – ARPA Funding – October 25, 20212. Regular Selectboard Meeting Minutes – October 25, 2021MOTION:Vice-Chair, Michael Martin, moved to approve the Public Hearing Minutes, ARPA Funding,on October 25, 2021 and the Regular Selectboard Meeting Minutes, on October 25, 2021 asprinted and submitted.Seconded by: Kristi MorrisVote: 5 Yes, passed unanimously.C.ANY REQUESTED ADDITIONS TO THIS AGENDA:None.D.NEW BUSINESS:ITEM #1: Approve town Report Printing Bid.Town Manager, Jeff Mobus, commented that Town Clerk Courchesne had prepared a memo on the annual report quote. The Town received two (2) bids in response to the request for bids.Springfield Printing Corporation, SPC$7,176.00Concept Print$6,201.00He commented that Town Clerk Courchesne is recommending that the Town accept the bid from Springfield Printing due to the excellent service received in the past, especially dealing with last minute changes. Town Clerk, Barbara Courchesne commented that Springfield Printing Corporation has always been very gracious and very accommodating.Springfield Print Corporation will again provide us with a 2nd color free of change for the report’s cover. We will not be ordering additional copies. Town Clerk Courchesne also reminded everyone that approximately 1/3 of the fee for producing the Annual Report is paid by the school district.__________________________________________________________________________________________________Regular Selectboard MeetingMinutes Are ApprovedPage 1.November 8, 2021MOTION:Vice-Chair, Michael Martin, moved to accept the quote in the amount of $7,176.00 fromSpringfield Printing Corporation and moving forward with the production of 500 copies.Seconded by: Kristi Morris.Everett Hammond inquired of Town Clerk Courchesne if the Towns request for quote had the wording, “Right to accept any and all bids.” Town Clerk Courchesne confirmed that was so.Vote: 5 Yes, passed unanimously.ITEM #2: Appointment of Selectboard Member to the Sustainability Committee.Town Manager Mobus commented with the change from the dormant Energy Committee to starting the new Sustainability Committee with its new mission, the Selectboard needs to appoint one (1) of its members to the Sustainability Committee. Note: This is a full voting position, not a liaison position. Selectboard Member, George McNaughton, has indicated that he is willing to be appoint to the committee.MOTION:Kristi Morris moved to approve the appointment of George McNaughton to the SustainabilityCommittee. This appointment carries full voting rights on the committee.Seconded by: Everett Hammond.Mr. McNaughton’s appointment will last until March 2022. At that point, Everett Hammond, has volunteeredto be the Selectboard Member on the Sustainability Committee.Vote: 5 Yes, passed unanimously.ITEM #3: Letter of Support – Clinton Street DietTown Manager Mobus commented that the Mount Ascutney Regional Commission, MARC, alerted the Town to the possibility of applying for a Transportation Alternatives grant program. The Town’s Strategic Plan includes continuing to work on items in the Main Street Master Plan. One of those items is the Clinton Street Diet. This project would change the traffic on Clinton Street by adding a shared-use path or bike lane which would extend down to the Toonerville Trail.The Transportation Alternatives program would fund 80% of a scoping study for this project. The total expected cost of the project is $38,500, with the Town’s commitment limited to 20% ($7,700). Town Manager Mobus went on to explain, in order for the Town to apply for this grant, the Town needs to sign a letter of support. Town Manager Mobus commented that he recommends that the Selectboard approve the application of the scoping study and authorize the Selectboard Chair, Walter Martone, to sign the letter of support. MOTION:Vice-Chair, Michael Martin, moved to approve the application of the scoping study for theClinton Street Diet and authorize the Selectboard Chair, Walter Martone to sign the letter of support.Seconded by: George McNaughton.George McNaughton inquired if the Bike Path would have separate area from the actual road for walking and biking.Town Manager Mobus indicated that was so.Kristi Morris explained that currently Clinton Street has four (4) lanes, which will be cut down to three (3) lanes. The center lane will be used for making left-hand turns. The Bike Path will be separated from the three (3) lanes.Vote: 5 Yes, passed unanimously.ITEM #4: Cannabis Article for Town MeetingSelectboard Chair, Walter Martone, commented that the Selectboard has been discussing a Cannabis Article on the warning for the March 2022 vote that would allow the voters to decide if the Town of Springfield would like to opt in to allow retail cannabis licenses in Springfield. Chair Martone commented that he was asked to research the pros and cons of allowing retail sales of cannabis in town. Please note the following information provided by Chair Martone. __________________________________________________________________________________________________Regular Selectboard MeetingMinutes Are ApprovedPage 2.November 8, 2021Recommendation:That the Selectboard approve placing an Article on the Warning for the March 2022 Annual Town Meeting to request a vote on whether to permit retail cannabis licenses in Springfield. The recommended language for the Article is: Shall the Town vote to authorize cannabis retailers in town pursuant to 7 V.S.A. Section 863?” This language if voted in the affirmative, will authorize retail cannabis licensing for retail only stores and for establishments that also secure other cannabis licenses directly from the State (cultivator, wholesaler, product manufacturer, and testing laboratory).Discussion:The Selectboard began discussions about whether to place an Article on the Warning for the March 2022 Annual Town Meeting at its meeting on October 11, 2021. At that meeting there were some questions and request for information. Chair Martone commented that he has done additional research on these items and the following are his findings.1. Chair Martone has attempted to assemble a list of pros and cons from various materials that he viewed. He had also asked his fellow Selectboard Members to provide him with items to put on the pros and cons list. Only one Member responded. The list of pros and cons was only shared with the Selectboard Members. Some of the items listed have come from discussions about whether Vermont (or any other state) should legalize retail cannabis. This question has been thoroughly debated by the State Legislature and the Governor, and retail cannabis is now allowable under Vermont State Statutes. At this point the question that the Selectboard is faced with is whether to put the question before the Springfield voters, through Australian Ballot voting, and allow them to decide if retail cannabis businesses will be allowed to operate in Springfield.2. Further information was requested about the “integrated licenses” – what it includes and whether local “opt in” vote should be considered. According to 7 V.S.A Section 909 – An integrated license shall allow the licensee to engage in the activities of a cultivator, wholesaler, product manufacturer, retailer, and testing laboratory as provided in sections 904 – 908 of this title.” The question of whether the Articled placed before the Springfield voters should also or only include “the retail portions of integrated license establishment”, is answered in the next paragraph of the same stature – “An integrated license is only available to an applicant and its affiliate that hold a dispensary registration on April 1, 2022. There shall be no more than five (5) total integrated licenses, one for each registered dispensary…” Given that Springfield does not have a dispensary, placing the question previously stated on the ballot is not appropriate. All references to “dispensary” mean “Medical Cannabis Dispensaries.” 3. One Percent Local Option Tax. The only direct financial proceeds from the retail sale of cannabis in establishments that operate in a municipality are from a license fee with the amount to be set by the State Cannabis Control Board, or a Local Option Tax authorized by the voters. The only towns authorized to enact a local option tax are those that have this option included in approved Charter, or it is a town that meets certain criteria pursuant to 24 V.S.A. Section 138. This is a complicated formula that is calculated by the Vermont Agency of Administration, Department of Taxes. Towns that meet the criteria based on the formula are referred to as “gold towns”. Several years ago, the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, VLCT, created a list based on data from the Vermont Division of Property Valuation and Review, that identifies all the “gold town”. Springfield was included on the list. Chair Martone was advised by VLCT to verify the information with the State. Chair Martone spoke with an individual from the Commissioner’s Office at the Department of Taxes who confirmed that Springfield is a “gold town” and it can go directly to the voters requesting authorization to enact a one percent local option tax. On October 20, 2021, the Town of Londonderry included a one percent local option tax along with the opt in for retail cannabis. The opt in for cannabis passed and the tax did not.4. Additional information. The Towns of Londonderry and Windsor have already approved retail cannabis for their towns along with at least twenty-five, 25, other towns. The Town of Ludlow voted it down at a Special Town Meeting on November 2nd. If Springfield decides not to allow retail cannabis establishments, this does not mean that recreational cannabis will not be legal in Springfield. It simply means that individuals will have to purchase cannabis in other communities and bring it to Springfield for use.__________________________________________________________________________________________________Regular Selectboard MeetingMinutes Are ApprovedPage 3.November 8, 20215. It was recommended that we review the report titled “Vermonters Visit to Colorado to Study Legalized Marijuana”. The report was located on the State of Vermont Marijuana Commission web page and a link was sent to each of you by Doug Johnston. The visit occurred in February 2015, which was a little over a year after Colorado began implementation of a referendum approved by its voters. The report contains inciteful information about how Colorado implemented retail cannabis and had to address numerous issues in the process. I assume that the data was very helpful to Vermont in how it developed its laws and will continue to be useful to the Cannabis Control Board as it develops and implements rules and regulations for the program.6. Chair Martone commented, if the Selectboard votes to place the Opt In Retail Cannabis vote on the Warning for the March 2022 Town Meeting, we may want to consider holding a public information meeting separate and well before the usual informational meeting held the evening preceding the Australian Ballot voting day. Chair Martone commented that he watched the audio-visual recording of the informational meeting held by the Town of Londonderry several weeks before the actual voting. There were a lot of questions from the audience over approximately one- and one-half hours. The Town arranged for two experts to be available to respond to technical questions. These experts were not present to advocate for or against the Opt In questions. He commented that he learned more from this event than he did from the independent research that he had done. He also commented that if the Selectboard decided to hold such an event, he would strongly recommend that we enlist the services of these two (2) experts for the meeting. Chair Martone commented that if the voters approve the hosting of cannabis retail establishments the municipality may establish a local cannabis control commission composed of commissioners who may be members of the municipal legislative boy similar to our Local Control Board for issuing liquor licenses. This local commission may issue and administer local control licenses for cannabis establishments. The local commission may issue a local control license upon compliance with any town bylaw adopted in accordance with state statutes. The commission may suspend or revoke a local license for violation of these conditions. Prior to the Cannabis Control Board issuing a state license to a cannabis establishment within a municipality, the Cannabis Control Board shall ensure that the applicant has obtained a local control license from the municipality.Vice-Chair Martin was looking for clarification about the 1% Local Option Tax. The 1% Local Option Tax, if voted on has to cover meals, rooms, alcohol and cannabis. Municipalities do not get to choose where the tax is applied.Chair Martone agreed that was correct. He also commented on a few of Springfield’s neighboring towns; Londonderry and Windsor approved to have the Opt In Retail Cannabis on their warnings and Ludlow voted it down. George McNaughton requested to have the Opt In Retail Cannabis and the 1% Local Option Tax as separate items on the warrant.MOTION:George McNaughton moved that the Selectboard approve placing an Article on the Warning forthe March 2022 Annual Town Meeting to request a vote on whether to permit retail cannabis licenses in Springfield. The recommended language for the Article is: “Shall the Town vote to authorize cannabis retailers in town pursuant to 7 V.S.A. Section 863?” This language if voted in the affirmative, will authorize retail cannabis licensing for retail only stores and for establishments that also secure other cannabis licenses directly from the State (cultivator, wholesaler, product manufacturer, and testing laboratory).Seconded by: Vice-Chair, Michael MartinEverett Hammond inquired if the Police Department has weighed in on the topic. Town Manager Mobus indicated that Police Chief, Mark Fountain, has weighed in on the topic. Kristi Morris commented that in general law enforcement is against retail cannabis.Douglas Johnston, citizen, inquired if the Town approves retail cannabis, are there guidelines? Chair MartoneVice-Chair Martin commented that the Vermont Statute also allows for a Local Cannabis Control Board. Kristi Morris pointed out the Local Liquor Control Board is the Selectboard. _________________________________________________________________________________________________Regular Selectboard MeetingMinutes Are ApprovedPage 4.November 8, 2021Roll Call Vote:Everett Hammond-No, Vice-Chair, Michael Martin-Yes, Kristi Morris-No, George McNaughton-Yesand Chair, Walter Martone-Yes. Vote: 3 Yes & 2 No (Everett Hammond & Kristi Morris)ITEM #5: Equipment Grant Authorization Town Manager Mobus commented that the Mount Ascutney Regional Commission, MARC, made him aware of a small equipment grants-in-aid program. The grant will pay 80% of a piece of equipment. Town Manager indicated that he had spoken with the Public Works Director, Jeff Strong, and agreed that the Town would very much like to apply for this grant to pay 80% of a hydro-seeder. The total cost of the hydro-seeder is $7,500, so the Town’s match would be $1,500. Town Manager Mobus recommends that the Selectboard approve the application for this grant and sign the enclosed letter of intent.George McNaughton inquired where the Public Works Department would be seeding. Public Works Director, Jeff Strong, indicated mostly when the ditches are cleaned out.MOTION:George McNaughton moved to approve and sign the application of an Equipment Grant to purchasea hydro-seeder at the cost of $7,500. The Town’s 20% match of the grant is $1,500.Seconded by: Vice-Chair, Michael Martin.Everett Hammond commented purchasing a hydro-seeder through this grant program was a great idea. Kristi Morris inquired if the equipment could be used in the cemeteries? PW Director Strong was sure, but would look into the possibility.Vote: 5 Yes, passed unanimously. ITEM #6: Town Manager Budget MessageTown Manager Mobus read out loud the Town Manager’s budget message. He commented that at the September 27th Selectboard Meeting, the Selectboard approved the 2022-2023 Budget Schedule. The Budget Schedule will be attached to these meeting minutes. The Town has actively sought Budget Advisory Committee Members and found five (5) volunteers. Town Manager Mobus thanks the volunteers for their dedication and service to the town. He went on to comment that it is particularly important to have citizens involved in the budget process to help ensure that the Town is appropriately funding its goals for the year. Town Manager Mobus will be meeting with the Budget Advisory Committee on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 5:00 PM.Town Manager Mobus asked the Department Heads to submit budget proposals that would keep the level of services provided to our citizens as much as possible. Please note that this is different than level funding the budget as the cost of providing services may have changed since last year. As an example, the costs of heating fuel, gasoline, and building materials have all increase. The Selectboard and taxpayers can expect to see increase in these lines for all departments. There will also be increases in the phone budget line items for Town Hall, the Police Department, and the Fire Department. The phones in these three (3) buildings are ancient and failing. It is critical to the Town’s public safety efforts that these phone systems be replaced.In addition, there will be a few new items proposed that are tied to achieving goals set in the Town’s Strategic Plan that was developed and adopted by the Selectboard. Examples include budgeting for the matches that are often required for grants and addressing the labor shortage. The Toonerville extension project requires a 20% local match. The total project is $660,000, so the match is $132,000. The Town must budget for this item. There are also required matches for structure grants that need to be funded. All union contracts end in 2022 and will have to be negotiated. I will work with the Human Resources Director to review the current pay scales as a part of the negotiations. We already know due to the existence of systemic vacancies that the pay scales for some positions will need to be increased in order for the Town to be competitive in the labor market.Town Manager Mobus commented in the 2021-2022 Capital Plan that was used last year during the budget process, there were a few significant expected increases to be included in the 2022-2023 Capital Plan. The annual contribution for Retaining Walls was projected to increase from $25,000 to $180,000 to address the many retaining walls in town that are in need of attention, beginning with the damaged retaining wall near the plaza. Also, the __________________________________________________________________________________________________Regular Selectboard MeetingMinutes Are ApprovedPage 5.November 8, 2021annual contribution for Bridges was projected to increase from $110,000 to $175,000 in order to accumulate funds for the expected repairs of the so-called McDonald’s Bridge and the Park Street Bridge. This increase does not included funding for the Cutler Bridge.Lastly, Town Manager Mobus commented that he had received notices from three (3) long-term employees that they intend to retire by the end of 2022. The Town will need to budget for the significant payout of accumulated time for these employees.E.FUTURE AGENDA ITEM PROPOSALS:George McNaughton inquired when the Selectboard would be discussing fees for the Transfer Station/Recycling Center? PW Director Strong commented that the scales are scheduled to arrive this week. Town Manager Mobus Commented that newly designed punch cards have been ordered.School Board Liaison, Steve Karaffa, inquired about the Joint Meeting of the School Board and Selectboard? Chair Martone commented that he had sent emails out, but had not heard of everyone’s availability.Chair Martone requested the Selectboard consider a Declaration of Inclusion. He also commented there is a localgroup that is meeting on equity issues.Everett Hammond suggested the Selectboard look at the different types of sidewalks available for use.F.TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT:Town Manager Mobus commented in his budget message, he had noted that he had received letters of intent to retire from three (3) long-term employees. They are Chief Russ Thompson, Chief Mark Fountain and Lt. Patrick Call. All three (3) will be retiring in the November-December 2022 time frame. Obviously, this means that the Town is looking at a large amount of transition next year. Fortunately, these three (3) gentlemen have given the Town so much notice so that we have a year to find their replacements. He commented that he is still processing, and will be for a while, but the loss of nearly 100 years of experience won’t be replaced. These will be tremendous losses to the Town. At the same time, I respect these men for doing what they see as best for themselves and their families. They have all given a great deal to the Town of Springfield and we owe them a huge debt of gratitude.Town Manager Mobus commented that has been continuing work with the ST&RE Committee on four (4) grant projects. Three (3) are approved. The first is a small grant that will place three (3) additional benches along the existing Toonerville Trail that will reduce the distance between stops along the trail. The second is from Rise VT and is for additional vegetation around the benches. The third grant is a VOREC grant that was approved las year and will enhance signage at and publicity of both the Toonerville Trail and the Hartness Park Trails. Lastly, the committee has been invited to apply for a $24,000 grant to rehabilitate the trails in Hartness Park. The dedication of this committee to improving the Town’s trail system is amazing. Thank You!Town Manager Mobus commented as he was driving to work on Friday, he saw the Public Works employees picking up the flower boxes along Main Street. This always signals the approach of winter for me. I’ll miss the beautiful flowers that the Garden Club plants and takes care of each year. Town Manager Mobus wanted to take this opportunity to thank the Garden Club for their ongoing efforts to beautify Springfield.He also commented as the ARPA funds and bond votes aren’t part of the budget, he didn’t mention them (or other possible infrastructure assistance in the federal pipeline) in my budget message. It remains my hope to ask the voters in March to approve bonding for water contracts H (Seaver’s Brook to Bridge Street), I (Bridge Street to the Desert Storm Veterans Bridge) and J (Desert Storm Veterans Bridge to the VFW). Town Manager Mobus commented that he doesn’t have a cost estimate for contract J. However, as soon as he does, he’ll approach the Selectboard about seeking bond authorization.Town Manager Mobus also commented that a few projects were winding up, such as the Mill Street Bridge re-surfacing project in North Springfield. The bridge opened up this morning. He also commented that the Massey Road Culvert Replacement would be wrapped up in approximately a week.__________________________________________________________________________________________________Regular Selectboard MeetingMinutes Are ApprovedPage 6.November 8, 2021Town Manager Mobus commented that as of Monday, 11/8/2021, a portion of Summer Hill has been shut down for the replacement of a manhole. The Public Works Department will be applying hot mix as soon as it is warm enough. The road should be open by Tuesday, 11/9/2021, evening.Kristi Morris commented that the funding for the Chester Road Bridge Culvert near RMS and the Bottle Redeemers has been delayed until 2023. PW Director Strong commented the biggest problem with that project was getting easements from individuals.Town Manager Mobus commented that this Thursday, 11/11/2021, was Veterans Day and that he wanted to issue his sincere Thank You to all the Veterans and the Veterans that continue to protect our freedom.G.COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:Everett Hammond – Nothing.Vice-Chair Martin mentioned quite a few items, such as:On Wednesday, 11/3/2021, an Ordinance Meeting was held where Chapter 20, Division 2 of Street Names and Numbers were discussed. The Springfield Reporter carried an article covering the meeting. Thanks! Rod Arnold.On Thursday, 11/18/2021, there is another Ordinance Meeting schedule at 2:30 PM. The Ordinance Committee has rewritten the whole Chapter 20, Division 2 of Street Names and Numbers. The meeting will cover the changes and corrections made. Chair Martone and myself will be presenting the rewrite to the Selectboard at a future time. The goal is to have this Ordinance in place early next year, as we move forward with the E-911 Compliance for the Town.George McNaughton and myself attended a Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, 11/3/2021. The Planning Commission did an excellent job of reviewing the streets that are under consideration. In addition, the community members had plenty of time to participate in the meeting. Vice-Chair Martin complemented, Chair Webster for chairing a wonderful meeting and letting all participants have time to speak. Recommendations will be made to the Selectboard at a later date to consider the name changes.Chair Martone and myself participated in a webinar with the Windsor Windham Housing Commission, WWHC, and the Mount Ascutney Regional Commission, MARC, about the different public housing projects and monies that are available. Vice-Chair Martin commented that it was quite an eye opener for him. In the Town of Brattleboro there are twenty (20) plus housing units that have been build and they will cost $375,000 each; this is public housing. In Brattleboro there are twenty-three (23) units, a total project just under $7,000,000 with no public parking. Vice-Chair Martin commented that towns like Brattleboro and Springfield can host these projects because the Federal Funding requires public water and sewer. Smaller towns like Londonderry wouldn’t qualify for this type of project. If anyone is interested, on the MARC website there is a list of dates for more webinars.Chair Martone commented there were also options for market rate housing, not just low-income housing.Vice-Chair Martin commented that Chair Martone was correct. With the financing opportunities, like the Vermont Agency of Commerce & Community Development, there is grant called Vehab, which allows grants up to $30,000 that require a 10% match to private landlords with currently vacant or substandard housing. It is really possible to receive $30,000 grant (with a 10% match) to rehab a vacant or substandard apartment building or house.Kristi Morris commented last year there was $30,000,000 that was supposed to go to low-income housing and work force housing, but it went to the Housing Conservation Board and it all went to low-income housing.Kristi Morris commented that the Trails Committee has been very busy. As the Town Manager said, they have applied for three (3) grants and will be applying for a fourth (4th).Kristi Morris commented Regional Planning and the Transportation Advisory Committee meet with Rollin Tebbetts, who is in charge of Airports around the State. Issues discussed were aviation, deficiencies around safety issues.__________________________________________________________________________________________________Regular Selectboard MeetingMinutes Are ApprovedPage 7.November 8, 2021Chair Martone commented that he is on the Airport Commission and the commission would like to have a discussion about being connected to Springfield’s water and sewer lines.George McNaughton commented he too was at the Planning Commission meeting of November 3, 2021. He thought the new approach that the Planning Commission has taken was efficient and the meeting ran very smoothly. However, he also commented when the topic of E-911 and the Town coming into state compliance he was on board with it. He is now becoming concerned with some of the States rules. The rules on cumbersome, they contradict their own rules and are confusing. His issues were with the State, not the Planning Commission. H.OTHER MINUTES & CORRESPONDENCE:1. Airport Commission Minutes – September 23, 20212. Library Minutes – October 12, 20213. Ordinance Committee Minutes – October 27, 20214. Parks & Recreation 2021-2022 Winter Sports Brochure5. Police Report – October 20216. Springfield Trails & Rural Economy Committee Minutes – October 28, 20217. Springfield On The Move Minutes – September 16, 20218. Springfield Regional Development Corporation Minutes – September 28, 2021Chair Martone read aloud the OTHER MINUTES & CORRESPONDENCE. Copies of this information may be found on the Town’s Website or picked up at the Town Manager’s Office.I.CITIZEN’S COMMENTS:Jules Quin commented thatDouglas Johnston, citizen, inquired about the 9% salary increase for employees at the Police Department. Town Manager Mobus commented the 9% salary increase was for certified police officers only. Mr. Johnston also commented about the addition 15% salary increase that the Chief and Lieutenant were receiving. Town Manager Mobus justified the salary increases that were approved by the Selectboard. The Chief and Lieutenant have taken on many additional duties. The Towns Police Department has many systemic vacancies.J.ADJOURN: MOTION:Vice-Chair, Michael Martin, moved to adjourn.Seconded by: Everett Hammond.Vote: 5 Yes, passed unanimouslyThe Selectboard Meeting ended at 8:26 PM.__________________________________________________________________________________________________Regular Selectboard MeetingMinutes Are ApprovedPage 8.November 8, 2021
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