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Town of Woodbury Select Board Meeting
Minutes
February 9, 2026
Attendees
Select Board Members Chris Casey, Diana Peduzzi, Lizzy Higgins
Town Officials: Robin Durkee (Town Clerk), Lilly Baron (Town Treasurer) Skip Lindsay (Recovery Officer);
John Reid (Auditor)
Town Employees: Alfred Larrabee (Road Commissioner); Michael Gray (WSB Assistant/Scribe)
Members of the Public: Lisa Flood; Nicole Centerbar and Colen Johnson (Bowman staff, representing
Swenson Granite); Randy Cleveland (Director of Quarry Operations for Swenson Granite)
Media: Arthur Hynes -HCTV
Call to Order Chris called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
Adjustments to Agenda Update on the spring in the gulf; Road Erosion Inventory Update
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
The minutes from January 29, 2026 Select Board meeting were approved.
Public Comment
Lisa Flood has been looking into the possibility of historic preservation grant money that could help finance
needed repairs at the school. She asked how the need for proposed work on the fire escape and elevator
originated. The WSB answered that the repairs have been mandated to meet state fire and safety codes.
Michael suggested that she bring her inquiry to the Woodbury MVUESD representatives and that the town
paying for renovations may prove to be a liability for the OSSU while the school is a designated campus within
the MVUESD. Lilly will provide Lisa with a copy of the town lease with MVUESD.
Swenson Granite Company -Request for Municipal Impact Statement
with Colen Johnson, Nicloe Centerbar and Randy Cleveland
Colin and Nicole attended the meeting to answer any questions the WSB may have regarding the Municipal
Impact Statement requested for the Swenson Granite Act 250 application. Colin summarized the project for
which permits are required from the town and the District Environmental Commission. These include footprint
expansion; the production of aggregate from tailings at the quarry that would involve the use of a crusher at the
quarry for 45 working days per year. Sale of the aggregate products would involve increased truck traffic to
and from the quarry. They have asked for a total maximum of 50 loaded truck trips per day including the
blocks and the crushed. Based on the first ZBA hearing, Colin's impression is that the town's major concern is
the increase in truck traffic and the wear and tear on Cabot Road. Chris shares that his impression of town
concerns are the increase in noise, increase in truck traffic and Cabot Road traffic/public safety concerns.
Colen explained some changes that have been made since the earlier ZBA hearing. The dump trucks
carrying the crushed aggregate will use the old quarry entrance, a private road off Cabot Road, which will

mean no increase in aggregate trucks over the section of Cabot Road between the new and old exits. All truck
traffic including the blocks, will use the old entrance in the winter. In the summer, the block trucks will go back
to using the new entrance. Regarding the noise produced by the crusher, he explained that a new support
area is being prepared at the northern-most corner of the site. Alternative sites are available within the quarry
walls .. In the amendment request, the aggregate extraction limit is 20,000 cubic yards per year. The creating
and selling of aggregate is a new aspect of the quarry's business that is being explored so they don't have all
the answers of how operations will proceed. They will use CB radios to control trucks entering and exiting the
old road which is not wide enough for two trucks to pass. . Dust from the road with the truck traffic is expected
to be controlled by the town road crew. Alfie expresses his concern that some of the trucks are not properly
equipped, especially with the tires they run on, and suggests the use of chains in winter, to travel Cabot Road.
He suggests the quarry have a requirement that the trucks be properly equipped in this regard to avoid the
problems the trucks have had, especially this winter. Randy believes that the use of chains would tear up the
pavement. Randy and Alfie discussed a project to widen the road at the steep curve just downhill from the
new entrance. The company would provide the fill material.
The subject of the financial payments to the town came up. To assist with additional road maintenance,
Swenson has long paid 6.5 cents per usable square foot of granite hauled from the quarry. The aggregate will
add to the total tonnage and increase the reimbursement to the town. Both Colen and Randy state that they
are open to more money coming to the town but neither are authorized to make that arrangement. The town
needs make the request. Diana mentions she still needs to contact the WVFD and Hardwick Rescue, to get
their input for the Municipal Impact statement.
Town Clerk's Report with Robin Durkee
Land Records research at the town office has been quiet and Robin has been focused on preparations for
town meeting. Robin also mentioned that the WOOF contest, intended to inspire more residents to license their
dogs, is getting a good response.
Town Treasurer's Report with Lillian Baron
Lilly will be meeting with the PACIF insurance providers to get a better sense of why insurance costs have
recently increased and discuss possible ways to lower insurance costs. The January financial review is
postponed until the February 23
rd
WSB meeting to allow time for the midyear review and budget projections on
the agenda for this meeting. The CVRPC Mutual Aid agreement has been finalized and is ready for the WSB to
sign. Lizzy recalled that John Gordon and Tim Neill would be the designated contacts in the agreement and
that she still needs to confirm with Tim to know if he is willing to be a contact person. Lizzy will connect with
Tim and the WSB will sign the agreement at its February 23
rd
meeting.
Lilly presented a mid-year review of the town's FY26, looking at budgeted expenses and revenues; she then
provided projections for the budget items at the end of the fiscal year. The town's various reserve funds were
also reviewed. Lilly's summary of the town finances, based on mid-year revenue and expenditures, is that the
town's total expenses will slightly exceed total revenues by the end of the fiscal year, resulting in a modest
budget deficit across the combined General and Highway Funds.
Total cash on hand at mid-year stands at $1,093,577. The General Fund Budget is currently operating at a
deficit, meaning the town's expenditures are outpacing revenues. The Highway Fund Budget continues
strongly, with a surplus and healthy fund balance. Overall, expenditures are trending slightly above budget,
while revenues remain steady, supported by state aid, clerk fees, and delinquent tax collections. The primary
financial risk for the remainder of the year is unbudgeted or under-budgeted expenses, including unanticipated
truck repairs, post-budget wage increases, and higher-than-expected insurance and technology costs
impacting both of the town's major funds.
Projections for the end of FY 26 show cash on hand at $383,403. This reflects the anticipated return of the full
amount of excess FEMA funds, included as a conservative, worst-case assumption. The General Fund Budget
is projected to remain in deficit through year-end. Lilly will continue to watch the delinquent tax revenue, as she
feels it is the defining revenue that will have the largest impact on the health of the town's General Fund

Balance at year end. The Highway Fund is projected to end the year with a 46% increase in its fund balance.
Lilly feels it will be important to monitor payroll expenses as the transition of highway crew members evolves.
The bottom line is that the town is not at risk of needing to borrow, however, fund balances-particularly the
General Fund-are projected to fall below best-practice levels, limiting financial flexibility and increasing
exposure to unanticipated costs.
Looking ahead, Lilly suggests the town's best practice is to maintain approximately two months of operating
expenses in both the General Fund and the Highway Fund at year-end. Based on the current FY27 budget,
which reflects more realistic expenditure levels, this target equates to roughly $125,000 in our main
Funds (Highway and General). Maintaining this level of fund balance serves two primary purposes: it
helps bridge cash flow needs before tax revenues are received, and it provides capacity to absorb
unbudgeted or unexpected expenses during the fiscal year.
Lilly then quickly reviewed the various special funds the town holds, such as the HERF, library, cemetery,
lister's education, reappraisal and separate FEMA funds, giving their current financial status and projections for
fiscal year end balances.
Road Commissioner's Report with Alfred Larrabee
With snow coming daily, the crew has been busy. The new truck is back in action and the old 4900 has been
sold .. The road crew now has two part time road crew members. Dana Huoppi has agreed to fill in for a few
weeks and the other is awaiting results of the required drug test. This will finally allow Alfie to step aside from
daily plowing duties. Alfie continues to train Peter to take on more road commissioner duties. Alfie reported that
he will be starting a 10 day vacation.
Big news of the day is the two raccoons that literally dropped through the sheetrock ceiling into the garage,
revealing the lack of ceiling insulation and the need for roofing repairs. Ice has been building up on the roof
and snow melt has begun to run into the building. Alfie worries about the poor retention of heat in the building
and the fuel expense from the lack of insulation. From this, Alfie brings up the need for a new roof or, perhaps,
a new building. This topic will be discussed in further WSB meetings. The road crew will patch the hole with
plywood for a temporary fix.
The roadside spring beside Route 14 in the gulf has not been running. Alfie, Michael, Peter Dailey and Dana
Huoppi visited the spring last week. The spring box is badly deteriorated, and water is leaking from the ground
around the spring box not allowing the buildup of water in the box to flow through the pipe to the water tub;
also, the water in the pipe has frozen. There was a fix attempted at the spring and an attempt to thaw the pipe
at the water tub site that was not successful. The crew that was there plan to do a major fix with the coming of
warmer weather. Lizzy mentioned an email she received regarding the spring. The person sending the email
assumed that the town was responsible for the spring. It is not. The spring is under the purview of VT rans.
Dana Huoppi, who used to work for VT rans, has been the person to get the spring running when it has stopped
flowing in the past, as a VTrans employee and then as a volunteer after he retired. As this water source is
important for many homeowners, the four will continue to volunteer to make the repairs when weather permits.
Town Highway Grant Projects -with Michael Gray
Michael updated the board on the Valley Lake Road culvert replacement, the Emergency Watershed
Protection Program/USDA/NRCS grant for Cabot Road/Buck Lake Brook and the Better Roads Road Erosion
Inventory (REI) grant. The RFP for the Valley Lake Road culvert replacement has been sent out to 14
contractors. Bids should be coming in soon. Bids will be opened at the February 23
rd
WSB meeting. Nate
Sicard, engineer and project manager for the culvert replacement, will attend the meeting. The grant for this
project is a VT rans Structures grant. The limit of the grant is $200,000 and the town has budgeted $75,000 to
make up the difference.
Michael met with Brian Voigt, senior planner for CVRPC, for an initial consultation on the RFP for engineering
design for the EWPP/USDA/NRCS awarded grant for bank stabilization of Buck Lake Brook as it enters
Woodbury Village. The bank erosion seriously compromises Cabot Road as the road enters the village. Brian
and CVRPC will be serving as project manager for this grant. Vermont's division of the NRCS originally

planned to do the design work with its own engineers but many engineers have been laid off with federal
budget cuts. A final draft of the RFP for the design will be reviewed and then sent out to contractors. Michael
suggested that the technical assistance portion of the grant -$3,377 -be awarded to CVRPC for its role as
project manager for this project. No decision on that was made at this meeting.
The town was awarded a grant of $7,856 from Better Roads for the mandated updating of its REI, originally
done in 2017. Michael contacted John Reid about the purchase of an I Pad for the work of inventorying town
highways for the required update of the town's REI. Estimates for the cost of the !Pad are about $400. This
expense will be covered with the grant. Michael will be doing this inventory with the help of the road crew over
the next two summers in anticipation of the October 31
5
1, 2027 deadline for completion of the inventory. The
WSB approved the purchase.
Recovery Officer's Report with Skip Lindsay
Skip's report focused on the ongoing communications centered around the "deobligation" and return of leftover
funds from the TH23 and TH24 bridge replacements. Chris contacted Peter Welch's office about the heated
rhetoric coming from the VEM/Public safety rep Skip has been corresponding with. A staff member from Peter
Welch's congressional team contacted Skip and Skip sent all related email documentation relevant to the
unused funds to that staff member. Skip then received a positive response from the VEM/Public Safety rep that
this issue will be resolved in a more thoughtful manner. Skip and Chris will meet with FEMA and VEM reps to
discuss the two projects, the balance of the leftover funds and the funds used from the original leftover funds
for other town mitigation projects. Skip had reason to believe these projects met FEMA standards and that the
leftover funds were available for use for such projects.
Executive Session -citing 1 VSA 313 (a)(1 )(A) and (a)(3)
The WSB voted to enter Executive Session at 8:05 p.m. inviting Lilly Baron and John Reid
The Executive Session was closed at 8:55 PM.
No action was taken.
Updates and Other Business
Bills and Payroll
Bills and payroll orders were signed at the end of the meeting.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9: 10 P. M.

Town of Woodbury Select Board Meeting Minutes
February 9, 2026
Attendees
Select Board Members: Diana Peduzzi, Lizzy Higgins, Chris Casey
Town Officials: Robin Durkee (Town Clerk), Lilly Baron (Town Treasurer) Skip Lindsay (Recovery Officer); John Reid
(Auditor)
Town Employees: Alfred Larrabee (Road Commissioner ); Michael Gray (WSB Assistant/Scribe)
Members of the Public: Lisa Flood; Nicole Centerbar and Col en Johnson (Bowman staff, representing Swenson
Granite); Randy Cleveland (Director of Quarry Operations for Swenson Granite)
Media: Arthur Hynes - HCTV
Call to Order Chris called the meeting to order at 6:00 P. M.
Adjustments to Agenda
Update on the spring in the gulf; Road Erosion Inventory Update
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
The minutes from January 29, 2026 Select Board meeting were approved.
Public Comment
Lisa Flood has been looking into the possibility of historic preservation grant money that could help finance needed repairs
at the school. She asked how the need for proposed work on the fire escape and elevator originated. The WSB answered
that the repairs have been mandated to meet state fire and safety codes. Michael suggested that she bring her inquiry to
the Woodbury MVUESD representatives and that the town paying for renovations may prove to be a liability for the OSSU
while the school is a designated campus within the MVUESD. Lilly will provide Lisa with a copy of the town lease with
MVUESD.
Swenson Granite Company – Request for Municipal Impact Statement
with Colen Johnson, Nicloe Centerbar and Randy Cleveland
Colin and Nicole attended the meeting to answer any questions the WSB may have regarding the Municipal Impact
Statement requested for the Swenson Granite Act 250 application. Colin summarized the project for which
permits are required from the town and the District Environmental Commission. These include footprint
expansion; the production of aggregate from tailings at the quarry that would involve the use of a crusher at the
quarry for 45 working days per year. Sale of the aggregate products would involve increased truck traffic to and
from the quarry. They have asked for a total maximum of 50 loaded truck trips per day including the blocks and the
crushed. Based on the first ZBA hearing, Colin’s impression is that the town’s major concern is the increase in
truck traffic and the wear and tear on Cabot Road. Chris shares that his impression of town concerns are the
increase in noise, increase in truck traffic and Cabot Road traffic/public safety concerns. Colen explained some
changes that have been made since the earlier ZBA hearing. The dump trucks carrying the crushed aggregate will
use the old quarry entrance, a private road off Cabot Road, which will mean no increase in trucks approved over

the section of Cabot Road between the new and old exits. All truck traffic including the blocks, will use the old
entrance in the winter. In the summer, the block trucks will go back to using the new entrance. Regarding the
noise produced by the crusher, he explained that a new support area is being prepared at the northern-most
corner of the site. Alternative sites are available within the quarry walls. There is more discussion of the
aggregate. In the amendment request, the aggregate extraction limit is 20,000 cubic yards. The creating and selling
of aggregate is a new aspect of the quarry’s business that is being explored. Dust fro m the road with the truck
traffic is expected to be controlled by the town road crew. Alfie expresses his concern that some of the trucks are
not properly equipped, especially with the tires they run on, and suggests the use of chains in winter, to travel
Cabot Road. He suggests the quarry have a requirement that the trucks be properly equipped in this regard to
avoid the problems the trucks have had, especially this winter. Randy believes that the use of chains would tear
up the pavement. Randy and Alfie discussed a project to widen the road at the steep curve just downhill from the
new entrance. The company would provide the fill material.
The subject of the financial payments to the town came up. To assist with additional road maintenance, Swenson
has long paid 6.5 cents per usable square foot of granite hauled from the quarry. The aggregate will add to the
total tonnage and increase the reimbursement to the town. Both Colen and Randy state that they are open to
more money coming to the town but neither are authorized to make that arrangement. The town needs make the
request. Diana mentions she still needs to contact the WVFD and Hardwick Rescue, to get their input for the
statement.
Town Clerk’s Report with Robin Durkee
Land Records research at the town office has been quiet and Robin has been focused on preparations for town
meeting. Robin also mentions that the WOOF contest, intended to inspire more residents to license their dogs, is
getting a good response.
Town Treasurer’s Report with Lillian Baron
Lilly will be meeting with the PACIF insurance providers to get a better sense of why insurance costs have recently
increased and discuss possible ways to lower insurance costs . The January financial review is postponed until the
February 23
rd
WSB meeting to allow time for the midyear review and budget projections on the agenda for this
meeting. The CVRPC Mutual Aid agreement has been finalized and is ready for the WSB to sign. Lizzy mentioned
that John Gordon and Tim Neill are the designated contacts in the agreement and that she still needs t o confirm
with Tim to know if he is willing to be a contact person. Lizzy will connect with Tim and the WSB will sign the
agreement at its February 23
rd
meeting.
Lilly presented a mid-year review of the town’s FY26, looking at budgeted expenses and revenues; she then
provides projections for the budget items at the end of the fiscal year. The town’s various reserve funds are also
reviewed. Lilly’s summary of the town finances, based on mid-year revenue and expenditures, is that the town's
total expenses will slightly exceed total revenues by the end of the fiscal year, resulting in a modest budget deficit
across the combined General and Highway Funds.
Total cash on hand at mid -year stands at $1,093,577. The General Fund Budget is currently operating at a deficit,
meaning the town’s expenditures are outpacing revenues. The Highway Fund Budget continues strongly, with a
surplus and healthy fund balance. Overall, expenditures are trending slightly above budget, while revenues remain
steady, supported by state aid, clerk fees, and delinquent tax collections. The primary financial risk for the
remainder of the year is unbudgeted or under- budgeted expenses, including unanticipated truck repairs, post-
budget wage increases, and higher- than-expected insurance and technology costs impacting both of the town’s
major funds.
Projections for the end of FY 26 show cash on hand at $383,403. This reflects the anticipated return of the full
amount of excess FEMA funds, included as a conservative, worst- case assumption. The General Fund Budget is
projected to remain in deficit through year- end. Lilly will continue to watch the delinquent tax revenue, as she feels

it is the defining revenue that will have the largest impact on the health of the town’s General Fund Balance at year
end. The Highway Fund is projected to end the year with a 46% increase in its f und balance. This increase will
place our highway f und balance at a more stable rate. Lilly feels it will be important to monitor payroll expenses as
the transition of highway crew members evolves. The bottom line is that the town is not at risk of needing to
borrow, however, fund balances—particularly the General Fund—are projected to fall below best- practice levels,
limiting financial flexibility and increasing exposure to unanticipated costs.
Looking ahead, Lilly suggests the town’s best practice is to maintain approximately two months of operating
expenditures in both the General Fund and the Highway Fund at year-end. Based on the current FY27 budget,
which reflects more realistic expenditure levels, this target equates to roughly $125,000 in our main
Funds (Highway and General). Maintaining this level of fund balance serves two primary purposes: it
helps bridge cash flow needs before tax revenues are received, and it provides capacity to absorb
unbudgeted or unexpected expenses during the fiscal year.
Lilly then quickly reviews the various special funds the town holds, such as the HERF, library, cemetery , lister’s
education, reappraisal and separate FEMA funds, giving their current financial status and projections for fiscal
year end balances.
Road Commissioner’s Report with Alfred Larrabee
With snow coming daily, the crew has been busy. The new truck is back in action and the old 4900 truck has been
sold.. The road crew now has two part time road crew members. Dana Huoppi has agreed to fill in for a few weeks
and the other is awaiting results of the required drug test . This finally allows Alfie to step aside from daily plowing
duties. Alfie continues to train Peter to take on more road commissioner duties. Alfie shares that he will be starting
a 10 day vacation.
Big news of the day is the two raccoons that literally dropped through the sheetrock ceiling into the garage,
revealing the lack of ceiling insulation and the need for roofing repairs. Ice has been building up on the roof and
snow melt has begun to run into the building. Alfie worries about the poor retention of heat in the building and the
fuel expense from the lack of insulation. From this, Alfie brings up the need for a new roof or, perhaps, a new
building. This topic will be discussed in further WSB meetings. The road crew will patch the hole with plywood for a
temporary fix.
The roadside spring beside Route 14 in the gulf has not been running . Alfie, Michael, Peter Dailey and Dana
Huoppi visited the spring last week. The spring box is badly deteriorated, and water is leaking from the ground
around the spring box not allowing the buildup of water in the box to flow through the pipe to the water tub; also,
the water in the pipe has frozen. There was a fix attempted at the spring and an attempt to thaw the pipe at the
water tub site that was not successful. The crew that was there plan to do a major fix with the coming of warmer
weather. Lizzy mentioned an email she received regarding the spring. The person sending the email assumed that
the town was responsible for the spring. Alfie stated that this is not true, the spring is under the purview of VTrans.
Dana Huoppi, who used to work for VTrans, has been the person to get the spring running when it has stopped
flowing in the past, not as a VTrans employee but as a volunteer on behalf of the town. As this water source is
important for many homeowners, the four will continue to volunteer to make the repairs when weather permits.
Town Highway Grant Projects – with Michael Gray
Michael shares updates on the Valley Lake Road culvert replacement, the E mergency Watershed Protection
Program/USDA/NRCS grant for Cabot Road/Buck Lake Brook and the Better Roads Road Erosion Invent ory (REI)
grant. The RFP for the Valley Lake Road culvert replacement has been sent out to 14 contractors. Bids should be
coming in soon. Bids will be opened at the February 23
rd
WSB meeting. Nate Sicard, engineer and project manager
for the culvert replacement, will attend the meeting. The grant for this project is a VTrans Structures grant.
Michael met with Brian Voigt, senior planner for CVRPC, for an initial consultation on the RFP for engineering
design for the EWPP/USDA /NRCS awarded grant for bank stabilization of Buck Lake Brook as it enters Woodbury

Village. The bank erosion seriously compromises Cabot Road as the road enters the village. Brian and CVRPC will
be serving as project manager for this grant. Ve rmont’s division of the NRCS originally planned to do the design
work with its own engineers but many engineers have been laid off with federal budget cuts. A final draft of the RFP
for the design will be reviewed and then sent out to contractors. Michael suggests that the technical assistance
portion of the grant - $3,377 – be awarded to CVRPC for its role as project manager for this project. No decision on
that was made at this meeting.
The town was awarded a grant of $7,856 from Better Roads for the mandated updating of its REI, originally done in
2017. Michael shared that he has contacted John Reid for the purchase of an I Pad for the work of inventorying
town highways for the required update of the town’s REI. Estimates for the cost of the IPad are about $400. This
expense will be covered with the grant. Michael will be doing this inventory with the help of the road crew over the
next two summers in anticipation of the Octo ber 31
st
, 2027 deadline for completion of the inventory.
Recovery Officer’s Report with Skip Lindsay
Skip’s report focused on the ongoing communications centered around the “deobligation” and return of leftover
funds from the TH23 and TH24 bridge replacements. Chris contacted Peter Wech’s office about the heated
rhetoric coming from the VEM/Public safety rep that Skip has been corresponding with. A staff member from Peter
Welch’s congressional team contacted Skip and Skip sent all related email documentation relevant to the unused
funds to that staff member. Skip then received a positive response from the VEM/Public Safety rep that this issue
will be resolved in a more thoughtful manner. Skip, and Chris will meet with FEMA and VEM reps to discuss the two
projects, the balance of the leftover funds and the funds used from the original leftover funds for other town
mitigation projects, previously approved by FEMA.
Executive Session – citing 1 VSA 313 (a)(1)(A) and (a)(3)
The WSB voted to enter Executive Session at 8:05 p.m. inviting Lilly Baron and John Reid
The Excutive session was closed at 8:55 PM.
No action was taken.

Updates and Other Business
Bills and Payroll
Bills and payroll orders were signed at the end of the meeting.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 P. M .
Signatures and Approval
Chris Casey ______________________ Diana Peduzzi _________________________
Lizzy Higgins ______________________ Date Approved __________

Guide to Acronyms
ACO - Animal Control Officer; ANR – Agency of Natural Resources; AOT – Agency of Transportation; AP – Accounts
Payable; BR- Better Roads; BRIC – Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities; CDT – Collector of
Delinquent Taxes; CIP – Capital Improvement Plan; CR – Cash Receipts; CRC –Consolidated Resource Center;
CVRPC – Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission; DHC – Department of Health; EC – Ethics Commission;
EMD – Emergency Management Director; EMS – Emergency Medical Service; ERAF – Emergency Relief Assistance
Funds; ET – Electronic Transfer; EWPP – Emergency Watershed Protection Program; FIRM – Federal Insurance
Rate Map; FPF – Front Porch Forum; FY – Fiscal Year; GIA – Grants in Aid; HED – Hardwick Electric Department;
HERF – Highway Equipment Replacement Fund; HMP – Hazard Mitigation Plan; HPD – Hardwick Police
Department; H&H – Hydrological & Hydraulic; LE OP – Local Emergency Operations Plan; LHMP – Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan; MMA – Money Market Account; MRGP – Municipal Roads General Permit; MOU – Memorandum of
Understanding; MTSC – Mountain Tamers Snowmobile Club; MVUESD – Mountain View Union Elementary School
District; NEMRC – New England Municipal Resource Center; NEWT – Northeast Wilderness Trust; NRCS – Natural
Resources Conservation Service; OSSU – Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union; PDM – Program Delivery
Manager; POC –Point of Contact; PR – Payroll; RBT – RB Technologies; REI – Road Erosion Inventory; RFP –
Request for Proposal; SS – Seacoast Securities; TAC – Transportation Advisory Committee; TAN – Tax Anticipation
Note; TC – Town Clerk; TH – Town Highway; THO – Town Health Officer; TM – Town Moderator; TTr – Town
Treasurer; USDA – United States Department of Agriculture; VEM – Vermont Emergency Management; VTRANS –
Vermont Agency of Transportation; WCC – Woodbury Conservation Commission; WCL – Woodbury Community
Library; W/CFS – Woodbury/Calais Food Shelf; WCSD – Washington County Sheriff’s Department; WHRT –
Woodbury-Hardwick Rail Trail; WSB – Woodbury Select Board; WPC – Woodbury Planning Commission; WNRCD –
Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District; WVFD – Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department; ZBA – Zoning
Board of Adjustment

Town of Woodbury Select Board Meeting Minutes
January 29, 2026 (re-scheduled from Jan. 26 due to weather)
Attendees
Select Board Members: Chris Casey, Lizzy Higgins, Diana Peduzzi
Town Officials: Robin Durkee {Town Clerk), Lilly Baron (Town Treasurer) Skip Lindsay (Recovery Officer); Stephen
Murphy (Town Meeting Moderator)
Town Employees: Michael Gray (WSB Assistant/Scribe)
Members of the Public: None
Media: Arthur Hynes -HCTV
Call to Order Chris called the meeting to order at 6:02 P.M.
Adjustments to Agenda None
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
The minutes from January 12 and 16, 2026 Select Board meetings were approved .
Public Comment
Stephen Murphy reported that he has met with the library trustees who are jointly working with him to plan a series of
events to promote continued awareness of town government. Some projects shared
by Stephen include the 4
th
annual
mock town meeting at the school, books about civics at the library and Myrna hosting a related story hour with the school.
Stephen has scheduled a "town government talk" to precede the pre-town meeting forum scheduled
on Thursday,
February
26
th
· The initial town governing discussion begins at 5:00 p.m. and the pre-town meeting forum begins at 6:00 p.m.
Noting the update agenda item of Town Meeting issues, Stephen asks
if there are any questions/issues regarding town
meeting. The WSB had no questions for him. Diana explained that the item was placed
on the agenda just in case
something came
up.
Town Clerk's Report with Robin Durkee
Pam and Robin plan to send out letters to companies that have had Fleet permits in the past to remind them to
renew their permits each year; they plan to make this an ongoing yearly project. Pam has proposed a "WOOF
Contest" to hopefully get more town residents to register their dogs. All residents that register their dogs in 2026
will be entered into a drawing. At some point, two names will be drawn and the lucky residents will be given a free
dog license in 2027. Robin then reported that the water froze at the town office over the prior weekend. Her son-in­
law Derrick volunteered to repair the problem - a bad valve -and purchased a couple extra in case it happens
again. There is a
lot of cold air leaking into the basement and some patches were made. More are needed,
especially around the bulkhead door.

Town Treasurer's Report with Lillian Baron
Lilly reported that she has been working on a six month review and year end projection for FY26 and plans to have
it ready at the next WSB meeting. This report will show us where we currently are for FY26 spending and fund
balances and where we can expect to be by the end of FY26. The preliminary work shows we should not expect to
have to use our TAN for FY26 but will need to be strategic moving into FY27.
Lilly shares
that she is headed into a town treasurer's "slower season", with town tax payments and the FY27
proposed budget
work completed. She plans to focus on structural improvements, such as financial policy
proposals for the board; updating standard finance and organizational spreadsheets; getting back to the town's
personnel policy, beginning to explore the early steps of a Capital Improvement Plan and looking into potential CD
options
for the town to increase revenue.
After speaking
with Skip Lindsay this past week, Lilly confirmed that the town's FEMA accounts align with his
records. In response
to FEMA's notice regarding potential de-obligation of funds, she has begun developing
options for the possible use of ERAF funds, including scenarios for repaying FEMA if required. These options will
outline the potential impacts on our tax rate and fund balance to support future board decisions. At present, the
ERAF funds will remain within their associated FEMA disaster funds until a decision is made. Based on current
understanding, that decision would not occur until closer to the end of the fiscal year. Because of the uncertainty
around the de-obligated funds, there are no plans to use these funds in the current fiscal year, FY26.
Lilly noted
that she plans to take another accounting course focused on Governmental Accounting Standards
Board (GASB) standards. Lilly requests the WSB approve payment
for the time spent completing courses directly
related to this position. The GASB course is estimated to require approximately 30 hours. The WSB approved the
request.
Road Commissioner's Report Alfie or Peter were not present to give this report. The Valley Lake
Culvert Replacement Bid Request was placed
towards the end of the meeting.
Recovery Officer's 2025 Year End Report with Skip Lindsay
Skip reported that he continues to work toward obtaining the state share reimbursement from FEMA and the state
for town expenditures to repair the flood damages of 2023 and 2024. All work is completed for the 2024 flooding
reimbursements -$86.199 (75%) from FEMA and $8,081 (12.5%) The town's portion of payment for the damages
was 12.5%. All
of the repair work was done by Woodbury's road crew.
For the 2023 repairs
of flood damage, the projected reimbursements are $608,141 from FEMA and $50,287form
the state.
FEMA and the state's percentage of reimbursement for the 2023 flood repair was 90% and 7.8%
respectively; these higher rates were due
to the severity of the damage. Bridge and culvert replacement for TH 24
and
TH 23 were contracted out; all other repair work was done by the town's road crew. The town's expense for the
2023 flood repairs was 2.2%
of the total costs.
Excess awarded FEMA funds
from the 2023 flood (after the two bridge projects were complete) were used on other
mitigation projects. The expenditure of the excess funds was undertaken based on correspondence with FEMA
reps and reliance on their printed manuals. These included clearing debris from Buck Lake Brook as it flows
through the village, the replacement of two flood prone undersized culverts and the replacement of the town office
and
town hall roofs to FEMA disaster standards. The town's total cost for these projects came to $105,047. The
return and use
of some or all of the de-obligated funds from the 2023 flood are now under dispute. Skip shares the
letter he has written at the WSB's request in the ongoing dialogue he has had with a staff member at the State
Department of Public Safety, who is demanding return of all of the excess funds. . The WSB approved the letter
as written and Chris signed it. Skip will send immediately to all FEMA officials in the email chain of this ongoing
communication. Skip anticipates a prompt response. Skip also shares he has been researching appeal process

details should the WSB choose to pursue an appeal to the ruling from FEMA regarding the re-payment of de­
obligated funds already used by
the town for other disaster mitigation work.
In closing the 2025 report, Skip and Danielle wish to thank Brandy Smith, Robin Durkee, Pam Ankuda, Lilly Baron,
Alfred Larrabee and the rest
of the road crew for the work they have done and the time given to addressing the
aftermath
of the floods and the hard work that goes into working with FEMA to help fund the recovery work.
Swenson Granite Reconvened ZBA Hearing
Diana reported that Woodbury's Zoning Board of Adjustment will reconvene the hearings on Swenson Granite
Company's request to expand operations at the quarry. The hearing will be held on February
12
th
at the Town Hall
at 5:30 PM. The ZBA will present their proposed findings regarding the request at this hearing. A letter and
municipal impact form has been sent to the WSB from Colen Johnson, senior project manager from BOWMAN,
working on
behalf of Swenson Granite . Johnson will attend the next WSB regular meeting on February 9
th
, Robin
asks
if Swenson Granite can be asked to provide verification of the amount of granite removed from the quarry to
confirm the amount of reimbursement funds they give to the town for the upkeep of Cabot Road. Lilly asks if the
expansion
would affect the appraisal of the quarry property. The WSB is not sure if the expansion could trigger a re­
appraisal
of the property.
Valley Lake Road Culvert Replacement-Bid Request with Michael Gray
Nate Sicard, the civil engineer who has done the design work for the culvert replacement and will be the project
manager for the replacement work, sent Michael the bid request notice for the project and a list of 13 vetted
contractors that the notice will be sent to. The WSB reviewed the bid request and suggested that the bidding
closure day be February 23
rd
at 2:00 p.m. This will allow the WSB to open the bids to award the contract at their
February 23
rd
meeting. Alfie had suggested another contractor be added to the list and the WSB approves that
request to Nate.
Michael wi
ll inform Nate of the date change and request to add another contractor. With these changes, Nate will
then send out the bid request notice to the 14 vetted contractor's. Chris asks whether the town should also put out
the request in a public notice and if Nate could attend the bid opening. Michael will check into these questions.
Michael
will follow up on the need to renew the stream alteration permit for this project. The WSB signs the permit
request; Michael will meet with Lilly next week to finish and send the permit request.
Updates and Other Business
LEOP Form
Chris has received a notice regarding the update of the town's LEOP. Michael explained that this is a form that is
updated yearly. This
form would be under the purview of John Gordon, in his role as the town's EMD.
Bills and Payroll
Bills and payroll orders were signed at the end of the meeting.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 P.M.
Signatures~
Chris Casey Diana Peduzzi
Lizzy Higgins
b, Date Approved

Guide to Acronyms
ACO -Animal Control Officer; ANR -Agency of Natural Resources; AOT -Agency of Transportation; AP-Accounts
Payable; BR-Better Roads; BRIC - Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities; CDT - Collector of
Delinquent Taxes; CIP-Capital Improvement Plan; CR-Cash Receipts; CRC-Consolidated Resource Center;
CVRPC-Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission; DHC-Department of Health; EC-Ethics Commission;
EMO -Emergency Management Director; EMS-Emergency Medical Service; ERAF -Emergency Relief Assistance
Funds;
ET-Electronic Transfer; EWPP - Emergency Watershed Protection Program; FIRM - Federal Insurance
Rate Map;
FPF-Front Porch Forum; FY-Fiscal Year; GIA-Grants in Aid; HED-Hardwick Electric Department;
HERF -Highway Equipment Replacement Fund; HMP-Hazard Mitigation Plan; HPD - Hardwick Police
Department;
H&H - Hydrological & Hydraulic; LEOP-Local Emergency Operations Plan; LHMP - Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan;
MMA-Money Market Account; MRGP - Municipal Roads General Permit; MOU - Memorandum of
Understanding; MTSC-Mountain Tamers Snowmobile Club; MVUESD-Mountain View Union Elementary School
District; NEMRC - New England Municipal Resource Center; NEWT - Northeast Wilderness Trust; NRCS - Natural
Resources Conservation Service; OSSU - Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union; PDM - Program Delivery
Manager;
POC -Point of Contact; PR-Payroll; RBT -RB Technologies; RFP -Request for Proposal; SS -Seacoast
Securities;
TAC-Transportation Advisory Committee; TAN -Tax Anticipation Note; TC -Town Clerk; TH -Town
Highway;
THO
-Town Health Officer; TM -Town Moderator; TTr-Town Treasurer; USDA-United States
Department of Agriculture; VEM -Vermont Emergency Management; VTRANS-Vermont Agency of
Transportation; wee-Woodbury Conservation Commission; WCL-Woodbury Community Library; W/CFS­
Woodbury/Calais Food Shelf; WCSD -Washington County Sheriff's Department; WHRT -Woodbury-Hardwick
Rail Trail; WSB-Woodbury Select Board; WPC-Woodbury Planning Commission; WNRCO-Winooski Natural
Resources Conservation District; WVFD -Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department; ZBA-Zoning Board of
Adjustment

Town of Woodbury Select Board Meeting Minutes
January 29, 2026 (re-scheduled from Jan. 26 due to weather)
Attendees
Select Board Members: Chris Casey, Lizzy Higgins, Diana Peduzzi
Town Officials: Robin Durkee (Town Clerk), Lilly Baron (Town Treasurer) Skip Lindsay (Recovery Officer); Stephen
Murphy (Town Meeting Moderator)
Town Employees: Michael Gray (WSB Assistant/Scribe)
Members of the Public: None
Media: Arthur Hynes - HCTV
Call to Order Chris called the meeting to order at 6:02 P. M .
Adjustments to Agenda
None
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
The minutes from January 12 and 16, 2026 Select Board meetings were approved.
Public Comment
Stephen Murphy reported that he has met with the library trustees who are jointly working with him to plan a series of
events to promote continued awareness of town government. Some projects shared by Stephen include the 4
th
annual
mock town meeting at the school, books about civics at the library and Myrna hosting a related story hour with the school.
Stephen has scheduled a “town government talk” to precede the pre- town meeting forum scheduled on Thursday, February
26
th.
The initial town governing discussion begins at 5:00 p.m. and the pre-town meeting forum begins at 6:00 p.m. Noting
the update agenda item of Town Meeting issues, Stephen asks if there are any questions/issues regarding town meeting.
The WSB had no questions for him. Diana explained that the item was placed on the agenda just in case something came
up.

Town Clerk’s Report with Robin Durkee
Pam and Robin plan to send out letters to companies that have had Fleet permits in the past to remind them to
renew their permits each year; they plan to make this an ongoing yearly project. Pam has proposed a “WOOF
Contest” to hopefully get more town residents to register their dogs. All residents that register their dogs in 2026
will be entered into a drawing. At some point, two names will be drawn and the lucky residents will be given a free
dog license in 2027. Robin then reported that the water froze at the town office over the prior weekend. Her son-in-
law Derek volunteered to repair the problem – a bad valve – and purchased a couple extra in case it happens again.
There is a lot of cold air leaking into the basement and some patches were made. More are needed, especially
around the bulkhead door.

Town Treasurer’s Report with Lillian Baron
Lilly reported that she has been working on a six month review and y ear end projection for FY26 and plans to have
it ready at the next WSB meeting. This report will show us where we currently are for FY26 spending and
fund
balances and where we can expect to be by the end of FY26. The preliminary work shows we
should not expect to
have to use our TAN for FY26 but will need to be strategic moving into
FY27.
Lilly shares that she is headed into a town treasurer’s “slower season” , with town tax payments and the FY27
proposed budget work completed. She plans to focus on structural improvements, such as financial policy
proposals for the board; updating standard finance and organizational spreadsheets; getting back to the town’s
personnel policy, beginning to explore the early steps of a Capital Improvement Plan and looking into potential CD
options for the town to increase revenue.
After speaking with Skip Lindsay this past week, Lilly confirmed that the town’s FEMA accounts align with his
records. In response to FEMA’s notice regarding potential de-obligation of funds, she has begun developing
options for the possible use of ERAF funds, including scenarios for repaying FEMA if required. These options will
outline the potential impacts on our tax rate and fund balance to support future board decisions. At present, the
ERAF funds will remain within their associated FEMA disaster funds until a decision is made. Based on current
understanding, that decision would not occur until closer to the end of the fiscal year. Because of the uncertainty
around the de-obligated funds, there are no plans to use these funds in the current fiscal year, FY26.
Lilly noted that she plans to take another accounting course focused on Governmental Accounting Standards
Board (GASB) standards. Lilly requests the WSB approve payment for the time spent completing courses directly
related to this position. The GASB course is estimated to require approximately 30 hours. The WSB approved the
request.

Road Commissioner’s Report Alfie or Peter were not present to give this report. The Valley Lake
Culvert Replacement Bid Request was placed towards the end of the meeting.
Recovery Officer’s 2025 Year End Report with Skip Lindsay
Skip reported that he continues to work toward obtaining the state share reimbursement from FEMA and the state
for town expenditures to repair the flood damages of 2023 and 2024. All work is completed for the 2024 flooding
reimbursements - $86.199 (75%) from FEMA and $8,081 (12.5%) The town’s portion of payment for the damages
was 12.5%. All of the repair work was done by Woodbury’s road crew.
For the 2023 repairs of flood damage, the projected reimbursements are $608,141 from FEMA and $50,287form
the state. FEMA and the state ’s percentage of reimbursement for the 2023 flood repair was 90% and 7.8%
respectively; these higher rates were due to the severity of the damage. Bridge and culvert replacement for TH 24
and TH 23 were contracted out; all other repair work was done by the town’s road crew. The town’s expense for the
2023 flood repairs was 2.2% of the total costs.
Excess awarded FEMA funds from the 2023 flood (after the two bridge projects were complete) were used on other
mitigation projects. The expenditure of the excess funds was undertaken based on correspondence with FEMA
reps and reliance on their printed manuals. These included clearing debris from Buck Lake Brook as it flows
through the village, the replacement of two flood prone undersized culverts and the replacement of the town office
and town hall roofs to FEMA disaster standards. The town’s total cost for these projects came to $105,047. The
return and use of some or all of the de-obligated funds from the 2023 flood are now under dispute. Skip shares the
letter he has written at the WSB’s request in the ongoing dialogue he has had with a staff member at the State
Department of Public Safety, who is demanding return of all of the excess funds. . The WSB approved the letter
as written and Chris signed it. Skip will send immediately to all FEMA officials in the email chain of this ongoing
communication. Skip anticipates a prompt response. Skip also shares he has been researching appeal process

details should the WSB choose to pursue an appeal to the ruling from FEMA regarding the re -payment of de -
obligated funds already used by the town for other disaster mitigation work.
In closing the 2025 report, Skip and Danielle wish to thank Brandy Smith, Robin Durkee, Pam Ankuda, Lilly Baron,
Alfred Larrabee and the rest of the road crew for the work they have done and the time given to addressing the
aftermath of the floods and the hard work that goes into working with FEMA to help fund the recovery work.
Swenson Granite R econvened ZBA Hearing
Diana reported that Woodbury’s Zoning Board of Adjustment will reconvene the hearings on Swenson Granite
Company’s request to expand operations at the quarry. The hearing will be held on February 12
th
at the T own
Hall.at 6:00 PM. The ZBA will present their proposed findings regarding the request at this hearing. A letter and
municipal impact form has been sent to the WSB from Colen Johnson, senior project manager fro m BOWMAN,
working on behalf of Swenson Granite. Johnson will attend the next WSB regular meeting on February 9
th
. Robin
asks if Swenson Granite can be asked to provide verification of the amount of granite removed fr om the quarry to
confirm the amount of reimbursement funds they give to the town for the upkeep of Cabot Road. Lilly asks if the
expansion would affect the appraisal of the quarry property. The WSB is not sure if the expansion could trigger a re -
appraisal of the property.
Valley Lake Road Culvert Replacement – Bid Request with Michael Gray
Nate Sicard, the civil engineer who has done the design work for the culvert replacement and will be the project
manager for the replacement work, sent Michael the bid request notice for the project and a list of 13 vetted
contractors that the notice will be sent to. The WSB reviewed the bid request and suggested that the bidding
closure day be February 23
rd
at 2:00 p.m. This will allow the WSB to open the bids to award the contract at their
February 23
rd
meeting. Alfie had suggested another contractor be added to the list and the WSB approves that
request to Nate.
Michael will inform Nate of the date change and request to add another contractor . With these changes, Nate will
then send out the bid request notice to the 14 vetted contractor’s. Chris asks whether the town should also put out
the request in a public notice and if Nate could attend the bid opening. Michael will check into these questions.
Michael will follow up on the need to renew the stream alteration permit for this project. The WSB signs the permit
request; Michael will meet with Lilly next week to finish and send the permit request .

Updates and Other Business
LEOP Form
Chris has received a notice regarding the update of the town’s LEOP. Michael explained t hat this is a form that is
updated yearly. This form would be under the purview of John Gordon, in his role as the town’s EMD.
Bills and Payroll
Bills and payroll orders were signed at the end of the meeting.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:1 7 P. M.
Signatures and Approval
Chris Casey ______________________ Diana Peduzzi _________________________
Lizzy Higgins ______________________ Date Approved __________

Guide to Acronyms
ACO - Animal Control Officer; ANR – Agency of Natural Resources; AOT – Agency of Transportation; AP – Accounts
Payable; BR- Better Roads; BRIC – Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities; CDT – Collector of
Delinquent Taxes; CIP – Capital Improvement Plan; CR – Cash Receipts; CRC –Consolidated Resource Center;
CVRPC – Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission; DHC – Department of Health; EC – Ethics Commission;
EMD – Emergency Management Director; EMS – Emergency Medical Service; ERAF – Emergency Relief Assistance
Funds; ET – Electronic Transfer; EWPP – Emergency Watershed Protection Program; FIRM – Federal Insurance
Rate Map; FPF – Front Porch Forum; FY – Fiscal Year; GIA – Grants in Aid; HED – Hardwick Electric Department;
HERF – Highway Equipment Replacement Fund; HMP – Hazard Mitigation Plan; HPD – Hardwick Police
Department; H&H – Hydrological & Hydraulic; LE OP – Local Emergency Operations Plan; LHMP – Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan; MMA – Money Market Account; MRGP – Municipal Roads General Permit; MOU – Memorandum of
Understanding; MTSC – Mountain Tamers Snowmobile Club; MVUESD – Mountain View Union Elementary School
District; NEMRC – New England Municipal Resource Center; NEWT – Northeast Wilderness Trust; NRCS – Natural
Resources Conservation Service; OSSU – Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union; PDM – Program Delivery
Manager; POC –Point of Contact; PR – Payroll; RBT – RB Technologies; RFP – Request for Proposal; SS – Seacoast
Securities; TAC – Transportation Advisory Committee; TAN – Tax Anticipation Note; TC – Town Clerk; TH – Town
Highway; THO – Town Health Officer; TM – Town Moderator; TTr – Town Treasurer; USDA – United States
Department of Agriculture; VEM – Vermont Emergency Management; VTRANS – Vermont Agency of
Transportation; WCC – Woodbury Conservation Commission; WCL – Woodbury Community Library; W/CFS –
Woodbury/Calais Food Shelf; WCSD – Washington County Sheriff’s Department; WHRT – Woodbury-Hardwick
Rail Trail; WSB – Woodbury Select Board; WPC – Woodbury Planning Commission; WNRCD – Winooski Natural
Resources Conservation District; WVFD – Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department; ZBA – Zoning Board of
Adjustment

MINUTES
Woodbury Select Board Special Budget Meeting
January 16, 2026, 5:00 P.M.
at the Woodbury Town Office
5:08 PM The meeting was called to order. Present were Select Board Members Chris Casey,
Diana Peduzzi, Lizzy Higgins, Treasurer Lillian Baron and Town Clerk Robin Durkee
1. Lilly provided updated copies of the latest 2027 budget and explained some changes since
the previous draft.
2. Final budgets for FY27 expenditures were adopted:
General Fund $639,081 (last year $570,426 was approved) 12% increase
Highway Fund $864,599 (Last year $775,882 was approved)
11 % increase
These amounts will be on the Town Meeting Warning as Articles
33 and 34.
3. Town Meeting Warning
Robin presented an email she received from Brandy Smith asking the Board to include an
article
in the warning, proposing a change to the Delinquent Tax Collection procedure.
Some
of the board members had not seen the proposed article prior to this meeting. Brandy
was not present to answer any questions and the proposal was confusing, asking for the
delinquent tax penalty to increase from 1 % to 2%. As the current penalty is ½% per month,
this did not make sense. It was not clear whether she was proposing 2% per month, which
would result in a total greater than the state-approved 8% maximum, or
just 2% one time, at
the first delinquency letter, which would result in much less return to the town. Lizzy
suggested a small change to wording in the current tax collection article, to make it a little
more clear.
The request to add an article was not granted.
The warning for 2026 Town Meeting was approved.
4. The meeting was adjourned at 6:59 PM.
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Town of Woodbury Select Board Meeting
Minutes
January 12, 2026
Attendees
Select Board Members: Diana Peduzzi, Lizzy Higgins, Chris Casey
Town Officials: Robin Durkee (Town Clerk), Lilly Baron (Town Treasurer) Skip Lindsay (Recovery Officer),
Darren Usinowicz and Heather Meacham (MVUESD board reps); Dede Avery and David Barber (WCL
Trustees); Stephen Murphy (TM)
Town Employees: Alfred Larrabee (Road Commissioner), Michael Gray (WSB Assistant/Scribe)
Members of the Public: Retta Dunlap (WVFD President), Carol Ray (Woodbury/Calais Food Shelf); Patrick
Flood
Media: Michael Sadler -HCTV
Call to Order
Diana Peduzzi called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M.
Adjustments to Agenda
A review of the WCL budget and an Executive session -citing 1 V.S. A. § 313(a)(3) are added to the meeting
agenda. Updates regarding the issue of the WVFD's Annex building and changes to the heating and electricity
responsibilities were presented
in the Public Comment section of the meeting.
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
The minutes from December 15, 22, 29, 2025 and January 5, 2026 Select Board meetings were approved.
Public Comment with Retta Dunlap and Carol Ray
Retta and Carol presented information regarding the WVFD annex building. The heating system that has
heated both sections of the building,
is not functioning and not repairable. Carol explained that the W/CFS has
purchased a Rinnai heater and propane tanks have been installed for heating the food shelf portion of the
annex
building. The purchase was partially funded by the Vermont Food Bank ($1,300). Carol will also be
applying to the Woodbury Fund for additional funding. Retta shared that the WVFD
is using the annex for
storage of equipment only and will not be heating their portion of the annex. The WVFD will continue to pay the
electricity for the building and the heat for the Food Shelf. Retta also shared that the WVFD has filled the fuel
tank for the old fire station. The town agreed to pay for the heating fuel for this building for this winter
on an as
needed basis -the building will be demolished next summer and we won't want the oil tank to be full at that
time. Tim Neill will be monitoring the fuel level
in the tank.
Town Clerk's Report with Robin Durkee
Robin has received the 2026 Certificate of Mileage for town highways from VTrans; there are no changes from
last year. The WSB signed the certificate. Robin shared that Brandy Smith, Woodbury's collector of delinquent
taxes (CDT), would like to change the penalty for property owners of their unpaid balance of town taxes due

from 1 % per month to 2% per month, with 1 % going to going to the CDT and the other 1 % to the town. She
asked that the WSB place the question on the warning for Town Meeting. Brandy did not attend the meeting
to answer the Board's questions. Robin had a call from Dana Huoppi about the water tub
in the gulf. The water
has not been flowing for about a month. Dana was asked for help to get the water flowing -when he worked
for VTrans
it was part of his job duties (he is now retired). VTrans still claims responsibility for the spring. All
agreed that this water source is a valuable asset to many
in the town and surrounding areas, despite the fact
that the water
is not tested. Michael and Alfie volunteered to learn about the spring from Dana and all will help
keep it running. Alfie will contact Dana.
Town Treasurer's Report with Lillian Baron
Lilly reported that the general and highway fund balances remain steady. She received $13,468.73 from the
state ERAF and placed the funds into the mitigation fund. Skip states that the funds should not be mixed with
the "excess" mitigation funds and should instead
be placed under 481 0DR-VT (2024 flood) and eventually be
moved into the highway budget. He will work with Lilly to get the funds to the right account. The general fund
balance
is $74,693 and is consistent with balances from previous years. The town is still awaiting Class 2 and
Class 3 road payments from the state for FY 26. The only notable change for the FY 26 highway budget is the
budgeted amount for advertising. This
is due to the extended advertising for a third road crew member. Lilly
has also been working with Skip
on reconciling the mitigation fund in anticipation of the de-obligation of those
leftover funds. The delinquent tax balance stands at $135,895.84.
The town has received reimbursement from OSSU of $16,796 for the payment of the school insurance. RBT
has exceeded the FY26 budgeted amount. Lilly projects that, based
on the monthly service contract alone, that
the RBT FY
26 actual amount due will exceed the budget amount by 60% or $5,452. The town received a bill
for late fees for tax filing
in 2021 and in talking with the IRS, Lilly learned the town also is outstanding on a
quarterly report for 2024. She
is working with the IRS to reconcile this. Reimbursement for mileage has been
updated to 0.725 cents per mile.
Woodbury Community Library Budget with Dede Avery and David Barber
The WCL FY 27 budget request is $26,987, an increase from FY 26. Reflected in that increase are increased
wages for library staff, increased insurance costs for the library, the switch over for services from Consolidated
to CVFiber, and accounting for services from RBT. The WCL contracted with RBT for 5 hours of service
in FY
27, at a rate of $175/hour.
Woodbury Elementary School with Darren Usinowicz and Heather Meacham
Darren and Heather share news of the MVUESD budget work. The board was faced with an 80% increase in
costs that came from sources that were out of the control of the MVUESD board, teacher's health insurance
being the main item of the cost increase. The bussing contract also increased; the board
is looking at changes
in the bus routes that will lead to savings. To offset these increases the Hazen and MVUESD boards have
dropped $500,000 from their proposed budgets by placing most capital improvements
on hold for all its
campus buildings. For the Woodbury school that means capital improvements to the building, like work to
replace the fire escape and put
in place a fire egress in the lower level of the school and an upgrade of the
elevator, will not be done this year. The replacement of the fire escape and the egress
is mandated; not
replacing it within the required time frame would mean the third floor, containing the gym/cafeteria and kitchen,
will be off limits. These cuts
in the school budget were also made to keep the school budgets within a state
imposed threshold. A budget over the threshold would have triggered a further increase
in the school taxes.
Woodbury's lack of an updated property appraisal -which results
in the Common Level Appraisal (CLA) will
affect the education tax rate. Woodbury had planned to start a new town-wide appraisal
in 2026 but that has
been postponed to 2028 due to a backlog
in the availability of appraisers.

Also of concern for Woodbury's school is that some members of the MVUESD board want to close the school.
They feel that all elementary students
in the district could be placed in Hardwick's elementary school and they
think it would save money to close the school. Woodbury would prefer to keep the school open, of course.
The issue of the ownership
of the building (the Town still owns it) has been an issue for some people in
Hardwick. When the schools were forced to merge by Act ?? several years ago, the issue was negotiated at
length, and it was decided that the Town would lease the building for
$1 year, rather than sell it to the new
school district for
$1. This issue has never set well with the other towns in the district and continues to be a
source of contention within the MVUESD board and some of the public
in Hardwick. In reality it is not much of
an issue and will just make it easier to transition if the school is ever closed. Another concern for Woodbury is
that class size at the school barely meets or is just under some proposed mandates in the latest state law. All
this
is compounded by the confusion and disagreements now ongoing as this year's legislature tries to remedy
Vermont's long-standing school property tax issue. Patrick Flood, a former Woodbury and Hazen school board
member, has been attending legislative sessions and stated the situation at the legislature regarding the
education funding issue
is a "mess ".
Road Commissioner's Report with Alfred Larrabee
The road crew has been dealing with the almost daily drops of snow (and rain). The new truck has broken
down and
is now out of service for the replacement of a broken axle. The repair will be covered under the
warranty and a recent recall for the parts responsible for the breakdown. The spare 10 wheeler has taken the
new 10 wheeler's place while it is out
of service. The 550 is also in need of an expensive repair; McGee Ford
gave
an estimate of $10,000 for the repair. Alfie and the WSB discuss whether to pursue a replacement or do
the repair,
as well as other options. It is decided that Alfie will research costs for a replacement for further
discussion at the next WSB meeting.
The road crew
is still looking for a third employee. Alfie has a new lead on a possible employee. This will be
discussed
in executive session later in the meeting.
Recovery Officer's Report with Skip Lindsay
Ther is no change for 4810DR-VT (2024 flood); the town is waiting for the ERAF and administrative
reimbursements from the state. Skip shares breakdowns for the administrative/management costs for 4720DR­
VT,
481 0DR-VT and the mitigation projects undertaken with the leftover funds. 4720DR-VT (2023 flood)
resolution
is ongoing. The change of scope of work for the bridge replacements have been accepted by
VEM/FEMA. Both bridge projects are pending final review that also include environmental and historic
reviews.
The "de-obligation" of leftover FEMA funds from the bridge replacements seems inevitable; Skip urges the
WSB prepare for the return
of remaining funds. Skip and Lilly are working to determine how much money
remains
in the mitigation fund to reconcile that amount with what FEMA is expecting. Skip and the WSB
discuss whether to appeal to FEMA. The proposed appeal(s)
is for the town to be allowed to keep the leftover
funds already spent for mitigation projects
in town. These projects and the use of the leftover funds were
previously approved by FEMA. Diana and John Reid are working
on an appeal to our congressional
delegation. As a minimum the Town should
be allowed to keep the funds we have spent on projects that
qualify according to FEMA guidelines. Ideally, we could be allowed to undertake other mitigation projects with
the remaining money but that appears unlikely at this time. Skip will continue his communications with the
Department of Public SafetyNEM regarding the mitigation projects already completed with the leftover funds,
and to insure that the Town receives the additional ERAF (state match) that we are owed from 2023.
Review Final Draft of the 2027 Fiscal Year Budget
This review will be rescheduled to Friday January 16 at 5 PM at the Town Office.

Executive Session citing 1 VSA 313 (a)(3) and inviting Alfred Larrabee to attend
The WSB voted to enter executive session at 8:25 and closed the session at 8:33. No actions were taken.
Updates and Other Business
Bills and Payroll
Bills and payroll orders were signed at the end of the meeting.
Town Meeting preparations -
Steve Murphy reminded all that Town Meeting will be held on Saturday February 28. The Warning must be
posted between January 19 and the 29
th
. Town Reports must be mailed by February 18. Hew ill again be
holding the Mock Town Meeting for the school students and it will
be held on Monday, February 23. The pre­
town-meeting forum will be on Thursday, February 26. This
is considered to be a Select Board meeting so a
recording must be made and minutes kept and posted.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 P.M.
Signatures
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Guide to Acronyms
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ACO -Animal Control Officer; ANR -Agency of Natural Resources; AOT -Agency of Transportation; AP -Accounts
Payable; BR-Better Roads; BRIC -Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities; CDT -Collector of Delinquent
Taxes; CIP -Capital Improvement Plan; CR -Cash Receipts; CRC -Consolidated Resource Center; CVRPC -Central
Vermont Regional Planning Commission; DHC -Department
of Health; EC -Ethics Commission; EMO -Emergency
Management Director; EMS -Emergency Medical Service; ERAF -Emergency Relief Assistance Funds; ET -Electronic
Transfer; EWPP -Emergency Watershed Protection Program; FIRM -Federal Insurance Rate Map; FPF -Front Porch
Forum; FY -Fiscal Year; GIA -Grants
in Aid; HED -Hardwick Electric Department; HERF -Highway Equipment
Replacement Fund; HMP -Hazard Mitigation Plan; HPD -Hardwick Police Department; H&H -Hydrological
& Hydraulic;
LEMP -Local Emergency Management Plan; LHMP -Local Hazard Mitigation Plan; MMA -Money Market Account;
MRGP -Municipal Roads General Permit; MOU -Memorandum of Understanding; MTSC -Mountain Tamers
Snowmobile Club; MVUESD -Mountain View Union Elementary School District; NEMRC -New England Municipal
Resource Center; NEWT -Northeast Wilderness Trust; NRCS -Natural Resources Conservation Service; OSSU -
Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union; PDM -Program Delivery Manager; POC
-Point of Contact; PR -Payroll; RBT -
RB Technologies; RFP -Request for Proposal; SS -Seacoast Securities; TAC -Transportation Advisory Committee;
TAN -Tax Anticipation Note; TC -Town Clerk;
TH -Town Highway; THO - Town Health Officer; TM -Town Moderator;
TTr -Town Treasurer; USDA -United States Department of Agriculture; VEM -Vermont Emergency Management;
VTRANS -Vermont Agency
of Transportation; WCC -Woodbury Conservation Commission; WCL -Woodbury
Community Library; W/CFS -Woodbury/Calais Food Shelf; WCSD -Washington County Sheriff's Department; WHRT -
Woodbury-Hardwick Rail Trail; WSB -Woodbury Select Board; WPC -Woodbury Planning Commission; WNRCD -
Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District; WVFD -Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department; ZBA -Zoning Board
of Adjustment