Select Board Minutes

Town of Woodbury Select Board Meeting Minutes
September 28, 2026
Attendees
Select Board Members: Chris Casey, Diana Peduzzi, John Gordon
Town Officials: Graham Christie (Town Clerk); Lilly Baron (Town Treasurer)
Town Employees: Peter Dailey (Road Commissioner); Michael Gray (TH Admin. Asst ., WSB assistant)
Members of the Public: Larry Ferno, Robin Durkee; Susan Garbo & Greg Farnum, (ELPDA): Beth & Scott
McCullough; Carol Ray
Media: Jerome Lipani – HCTV
Call to Order Chris called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
Adjustments to Agenda Beth McCullough - application to join the WPC;
Approval of Meeting Minutes The minutes for the 9 /14/2026

WSB meeting were approved.
Public Comment Beth McCullough has expressed interest in being appointed to the Planning
Commission (WPC) ; she has a real estate background. Diana asked Beth if she supports the concept of Town
Planning and Zoning, and she confirmed that she does. Graham – Woodbury’s ZA - emphasized the town’s need
for updating the zoning ordinance and the need for a Planning Commission to do that. T he grant cycle for financial
assistance for the zoning ordinance “modernization” update has a December 2
nd
deadline. The Planning
Commission now has only two members and is unable to meet or do any business. Lilly is also interested in
serving on the WPC and will check to see if there is a conflict of interest with her role as town treasurer. The WSB
appointed Beth to the WPC.
East Long Pond D am Association with Susan Garbo and Greg Farnum
Susan and Greg updated the WSB on t heir meetings with HED. Scott Johnstone, manager of HED, was encouraging
but in the end, the HED B oard of Commissioners was not willing to be fiscal sponsors for the dam project. Susan
and Greg are meeting with the WSB this evening to request that the town act as the fiscal sponsors for Phase 1 -
the preliminary engineering phase of the project. There is a time constraint because the study work must be
conducted before winter. All parts necessary for the engineering - hydraulic study, site survey etc. are lined up.
Chase and Chase will do some of the surveying work and Jeff Tucker will do the engineering. The ELPDA provided
the WSB with a joint operating MOU – between HED and the Town - for select board review. Chris shared a
statement from David Mears, the town’s lawyer, who reviewed the MOU for Phase 1; in his opinion, the limited
scope and responsibilities of the town for Phase 1, relieves the town of any significant liability and large time
commitment for the treasurer, as a fiscal sponsor. He was less concerned with the revised MOU, than he was with
the earlier proposal. Once the site study and the preliminary engineering are complete, the Town’s commitment
will also end and there will be no obligation for the town to be fiscal sponsor for Phase Two . The ELPDA has
$17,000 in private donations committed towards Phase 1 work; the total cost rstimated for Phase One work is
$40,000. They also plan to apply for a grant from the Woodbury Fund, and that grant requires that the applicant
have a fiscal sponsor in place (deadline 10/1). A motion is made to approve the joint operating MOU, and passed .
Road Report with Peter Dailey and Michael Gray
Regarding the purchase of the F350 – Peter explained that the original quote for t he F350 of $82,000 does not
include an extended warranty. The cost for the F350 with a 7 year warranty would be $87,662. Peter has been told
that rebates for the purchase that are included in the offered price will no longer be available after October 1
st,
. so

it’s time to make the decision. The WSB approve d the purchase of the F350 and a plan is made to get a check to
the Ford dealer by October 1
st
. There were questions raised about why the town would do a cash purchase
instead of financing. Years ago the voters approved setting up the Highway Equipment Reserve Fund. Funds are
raised in the Highway Budget each year, and set aside into the HERF so that the Town does not have to borrow and
pay interest when purchasing highway equipment.
Peter reported that the road crew has finished the Foster Hill Road grant work and will continue ditching to the
bottom of the hill. Peter will be moving the excavator to Buck Lake Road to replace a couple of culverts and then
the road crew’s focus will be hauling winter sand and grading. Chris will meet with Peter to figure out a temporary
fix for the garage ceiling before cold weather sets in. Chris will also be meeting with the architectural firm, Coe &
Coe, to begin preliminary talks about a new garage.
Peter will be on vacation, starting October 13
th,
, through the 24th. Dana Huoppi will be filling in for him.
Michael reported on new information from USDA/NRCS regarding the EWPP Buck Lake Brook /Cabot Road project ,
that came to him shortly after the requested one -year extension for the project was accepted. Bob Thompson, of
USDA/NRCS, now anticipates that the work needed will be much more involved than originally anticipated –
possibly closer to $500,000. Michael suspects this will drive up the cost for implementation, maybe out of reach
of what the Town could afford . Whether the USDA grant would also be increased, is not known. A further note
indicated that the agency is unlikely to extend the grant beyond the one year just approved. Michael will try to put
together a meeting of experts to review options.
Town Clerk’s Report with Graham Christie
Graham presented a new contract with the Hardwick Emergency Rescue Squad (HERS) that also has new payment
options. Lilly suggests the town go with the quarterly payment option. The WSB approved signing the contract and
using the quarterly payment option. Graham has posted the notice for the special town meeting in the usual town
spots and the designated newspapers. Ballots for the general election should be coming in the mail soon.
Graham and Lilly have been working on getting more of the town’s “paperwork, such as time sheets and cash
receipts, recorded digitally; this will allow for more efficient preparation for all auditing and grant reporting, as well
as saving office staff time once it gets up and running.
Graham also suggested the town have aa appreciation potluck gathering for all town employees and volunteers.
The WSB approved the effort.
Town Treasurer’s Report with Lilly Baron
$685,119 have been collected in current taxes and $30,036 in delinquent taxes to date. Lilly discovered that the
previously approved premium for insurance of the new town highway employee was a bi- weekly rate and not
monthly. The monthly premium is $704.08. She requests the WSB formally approve the monthly premium amount
so that the record shows this premium rate has been approved by the WSB. The WSB approved the stated monthly
rate for the new employee (the benefit itself was previously approved on hiring). Lilly proposes a small process
improvement for projects involving vendors or contractors. She would like to establish that the project point of
contact provide the t reasurer with the vendor’s W-9, COI/Non-Employee Work Agreement and the signed contract
at the start of the project. This would eliminate the need for the Treasurer’s office to backtrack and contact
vendors for documentation after work has begun. Having these documents upfront will help streamline the
process, save time, and ensure we have the necessary records for annual 1099 reporting and workers’
compensation audits.
Voting for the PACIF board will be done by mail- in ballot this year. Lilly requ ested the WSB designate her to cast
that vote for the town. The WSB approved Lilly to cast the PACIF board vote for the town. Lilly will attend the VLCT
Town Fair in October and asked that the town reimburse her for mileage and time attending the fair. The WSB
approved – this is standard practice for employees attending training events.
Lilly explained more about the automation process they are implementing at the office. It will be used to process
payments in the accounting software. Grant tracking is another area they are working on with Michael and Peter.

The goal is to better connect our work and give the treasurer better visibility into the breakdown of grant costs and
where the money is being spent. Bonnie and Lilly have also been working on organization, audit preparedness, and
streamlining HR and payroll documentation.
Swenson Status Report
Chris reported that the WSB has finalized negotiations regarding the reimbursement rate (transportation impact
fee) to recompense the town for the additional expense to maintain the Cabot Road. The agreed-upon fee will be
applied for every cubic foot of granite or granite product, moved from the quarry. The rate has been 6.5 cents per
usable cubic foot, for the last 25 years. Polycor, owner of the quarry , has agreed to an increase in the rate. The
new rate will be 9 cents per usable cubic foot for the first 500,000 cubic feet and the 6.5 cents for any additional
beyond that amount . ( 500,000 cf is close to the amount the quarry has produced in recent years.) The Stipulation
will also allow an annual increase to the fee, either 3% or the annual rate of inflation, whichever is less . As long as
the District Commission approves the Stipulation, there will not be an Act 250 hearing and the Swenson/Polycor
permit will be issued to allow the changes requested in the application filed last year.
Updates on Buyouts with John Gordon
The asbestos abatement work is underway. The old firehouse was finished last week and the old residence will
done by the end of the week. Larry Ferno has begun demolition work on the old firehouse and this work is
discussed. Larry suggested not burying the concrete on site (which has been designated in the scope of work for
the project) as this may interfere with possible future groundwork in the area, such as the septic system. At
present, the exact whereabouts of the septic leach field is uncertain. John will explore this option to see if this
would be okay. How to improve the supports for the addition on the T own Hall is also discussed – Chris and Larry
will look at it and come up with a plan to make sure that the addition can support the weight of the pressure tank
and water heater.
Updates and Other Business
The Hovey Road property, subject of a neighbor’s complaint, has been cleaned up.
Bills and Payroll: Bills and payroll orders were signed at the end of the meeting.
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Signatures and Approval
Chris Casey ______________________ Diana Peduzzi _________________________
John Gordon ______________________ 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;
COI – Certificate of Insurance; CR – Cash Receipts; CVRPC – Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission; EL PDA – East Long Pond
Dam Association; 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; GF – General Fund; GIA – Grants in Aid; HED – Hardwick Electric Department; HERF – Highway Equipment Replacement
Fund; HF – Highway Fund; HMP – Hazard Mitigation Plan; H&H – Hydrological & Hydraulic; HO – Health Officer; LEMP – Local Emergency
Management Plan; K – thousand; LHMP – Local Hazard Mitigation Plan; MMA – Money Market Account; MRGP – Municipal Roads General
Permit; MOU – Memorandum of Understanding; 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; PR – Payroll; PTO – Paid Time Off; RBT – RB Technologies; RC – Road Commissioner; REI – Road Erosion
Inventory; RFP – Request for Proposal; ROW – Right of Way; 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; VDH – Vermont Department
of Health; 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; WEC – Washington Electric Co.; WNRCD – Winooski Natural Resource Conservation District; WSB – Woodbury Select Board;

WPC – Woodbury Planning Commission; WVFD – Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department; ZA – Zoning Administrator; ZBA – Zoning Board of
Adjustment; ZO – Zoning Ordinance

Town of Woodbury Select Board Meeting
Minutes
September 14, 2026
Attendees
Select Board Members: Chris Casey, Diana Peduzzi, and John Gordon
Town Officials: Graham Christie (Town Clerk); Lilly Baron (Town Treasurer); Stephen Murphy (Town
Moderator)
Town Employees: Peter Dailey (Road Commissioner); Michael Gray (TH Admin. Asst., WSB assistant)
Members of the Public: Larry Ferno, Robin Durkee; Monty Shatney; Tara Hewett; Susan Gabor
Media: Jerome Lipani
-HCTV
Call to Order Chris called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Adjustments to Agenda None
Approval of Meeting Minutes Minutes for 8/24 and 9/3 WSB meetings were approved.
Public Comment Robin questioned a comment by Chris in a recent FPF posting regarding the
reasons for the increase
in the tax rate. She believes that to increase the Town Ttreasurer's schedule to 30
hours/week (thus giving the treasurer full time employee status) cannot
be done by the WSB; this can only be
done at a Town Meeting and voted on by town residents attending the meeting. The WSB will look into this.
East Long Pond Dam Association (ELPDA) w/ Susan Gabor
Susan Gabor shared that HED is considering being the financial sponsor for the dam repair project and that
the HED commissioners will be discussing and possibly making a decision about that at their meeting
on
September 15
th
.
Susan then asked if Woodbury could do something with town tax dollars to assist with the
project cost. Chris asked what the ELPDA
is thinking about
-Susan responded that Greg Farnum (he was
unable to attend this meeting) has been looking into the other funding options. ELPDA's immediate goal
is to
have
an assessment of the dam site done by a civil engineer before winter sets in, so that they can be ready to
apply for grants next spring. They have an engineer lined up. This is why they are trying hard to get an
agreement fror a town, either Woodbury or Hardwick, to become the "fiscal sponsor" for the project.
Road Report with Peter Dailey and Michael Gray
Peter received a quote for a new Ford 350 with plow and sander.-$82,296 without a trade-in for the disabled
550.
So, no added discount for deleting the trade-in. The future of the 550 was discussed
-whether to do the
repair (to replace the engine) or not. Peter thinks that if we pay $15,000 to replace the engine, the truck could
be sold for more than
15 + 7 ($22,000
-new engine cost plus the trade-in offer.) No decision was made
regarding the 550 but it was clear that the WSB needed to make a decision
on the purchase of the F350. The
WSB gave Peter the approval to order the truck. Lilly stated that we will have the money to pay for it, as taxes
are coming
in steadily. Peter will contact Lamoille Valley Ford and give them the go ahead on the purchase
with the plow and sander included.
Tim and John have begun work
on Foster Hill Road, allowing Peter to focus on grading.
Peter shared his concern about a new school bus route that goes
up and over Wheeler Hill Road. He fears
that it will
be too dangerous in the winter and mud season. He will work with the school bus company to find
an alternative winter route that would not include Wheeler Hill Road.
Peter asked if there
is a way to discontinue plowing the Class 3 road that goes only to one house (formerly Rip
and Ann Brown). It is difficult to plow as cars are often parked in the way and there is not a good turn-around.
This led to a discussion
of other town roads that have served only one household for many years. The WSB

decided that at this time, with winter approaching, no changes should be made regarding reclassification of
roads. But the issue should be studied over the winter (David Barber's request to discontinue TH 21 will be
processed.)
Michael reported that the design work for the Buck Lake Brook/ Cabot Road USDA EWPP project has been
determined by the NRCS engineer to more complex than originally thought and that NRCS would like to have a
geologist study the site for the engineering design. USDA/NRCS has requested the town apply for a one-year
extension for the EWPP projects. Michael will pursue this with CVRPC's assistance.
Special Town Meeting The warning for the special town meeting was ready to be signed. The
meeting will be held
in the school gym on October 15
th
,
starting at 6:30. The meeting was scheduled in
response to a petition that was received, asking for a town vote to determine whether Town Officials should
be
voted for by Australian ballot instead of from the floor at Town Meeting. Chris asked about the moderator's
election. Steve Murphy explained that the moderator serves through Town Meeting of the year they were
elected, and he
is available to moderate the Oct. 15 meeting. Chris corresponded with Paul Cerutti who got
permission for the meeting to be held
in the school gym despite a recent warning from the State Fire Marshal.
The meeting is allowed as long as a fire truck and two firemen will be
on site. The WSB signed the warning.
Town Clerk's Repo rt with Graham Christie
Graham reported that the unlicensed dog list is down to six dogs. Graham has a request from a non-profit
transit provider requesting to be considered
on the town meeting warning. TriValley Transit (TVT) has taken
over some Green Mountain Transit (GMT) routes and has contacted him about being placed
on the warning.
Diana questioned if a new petiti
on is needed from TVT or would TVT be slotted in in place of GMT? The WSB
requested Graham contact TVT to obtain a service record to better understand how they serve Woodbury
residents. Graham reported on the new open hours for the town office and the reasons for the change. New
hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00p.m.
Tuesdays.
Town Treasurer's Report with Lilly Baron
The Town's total cash on hand is currently $15,223. The primary reason for the low balance is the Valley Lake
Road/Kingsbury Brook Culvert project. A check for payment
of $297,592 to the contractor of the project has
been written and
is in the WSB packet to be signed tonight. The Town expects to receive $200,000 in grant
reimbursement shortly after the funds are withdrawn from our account
Lilly also asks the select board to officially approve the use
of available existing fund surpluses to pay off the
FEMA fund deficit.
In her report to the WSB, Lilly laid out the amount needed to pay off the deficit
-$104,216 -
and the funds that she will be tapping to pay the deficit. Rebuilding the existing funds that are tapped into will
need to be done using future tax revenues. The WSB approved the use of existing town fund surpluses to pay
off the FEMA deficit. The General Fund
is currently showing a positive year-to-date variance of $37,722, with
revenue
$66,586 above budget and expenditures $28,863 above budget. The Highway Fund
is showing a
year-to-date deficit of $44,819, with expenditures $59,062 below budget and revenue -104,880 below.
The Highway Fund's revenue
is below budget at this point in the year because the Town's property tax
revenue is collected into the General Fund and wi
ll be transferred to the Highway Fund at the close of the tax
year.
Through August, the Town received $213,319
in revenue against a year-to-date budget of $250,613, while
expenditures total $220,985 against a year-to-date budget of $250,613. As the town moves through September
and October and receives the majority of our property tax revenue, these figures will change substantially.
In August, the Town collected $142,699 in current tax revenue and $24,932 in delinquent tax revenue.
The Woodbury Community Library
is interested in using the town's credit card to order books through an online
source. The WCL anticipates there would be a low use of the credit card for this purpose. Lilly felt it best to not

have another town credit card and instead created a policy for credit card authorization use by the library. The
WSB will review this policy and place discussion on its September 28
th
WSB meeting agenda.
Heating Fuel Bids Gillespie Fuels was the only company to submit a bid. The pre-buy rates
submitted
in the bid for heating fuel is $4.79/gallon and $1.64/gallon for propane. John moved that the WSB
approve purchase at the pre-buy rates quoted
by Gillespie; the motion passed.
Updates on Buyouts with John Gordon
The low bid for asbestos remediation was Catamount Environmental -$39,929. The WSB signed the contract.
The start date for the asbestos removal
is October 5
th
. Larry Ferno, who was chosen to do the building
removals, had some questions for the WSB regarding his contract for the removal
of the two buildings in the
village
.. He would like to place a "curb stop"
on the nozzle recently added to the well head on the Auxiliary
property, to allow for above ground shutoff
of the waterline. Larry's other concern addresses the town hall
addition where the hot water heater
is stored. He observed that back wall of the addition is not properly
supported and worries the addition
of the pressure tank -each tank estimated to be about 500 pounds -would
compromise the addition's supports. Robin offered that, in her experience, the hot water is rarely used and
that much hot water
is not needed. It is decided to remove the hot water tank and replace it with an on-demand
hot water system. Chris and Graham offer to take a look at the addition and its supports for possible solutions.
Updates and Other Business
Bills and Payroll: Bills and payroll orders were signed at the end of the meeting.
VLCT Annual Town Fair: Lilly wi
ll be attending the town fair.
Town Garage Roof: No news
Executive Session: The WSB voted to enter executive session pursuant to 1 V.S.A. 313(a)(E)(F) to
discuss legal advice on the pending Swenson 250 application. No decisions were made, no votes taken.
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Signatures and
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Guide to Ac onyms
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Date Approved 'l L ~
ACO -Animal Control Officer; ANR -Agency of Natural Resources; AOT -Agency of Transportati on; AP -Accounts Payable; BR­
Better Roads; BRIC -Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communiti
es; CDT -Collector of Delinquent Taxes; CIP -Capital
Improvement Plan; COi -Certificate
of Insurance; CR -Cash Receipts; CVRPC -Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission;
ELPDA -East Long Pond Dam Association; 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; GF -General Fund; GIA -Grants
in Aid; HED -Hardwick Electric
Department; HERF -Highway Equipment Replacement Fund; HF -Highway Fund; HMP -Hazard Mitigation Plan; H&H -Hydrological
& Hydraulic; HO -Health Officer; LEMP -Local Emergency Management Plan; K -thousand; LHMP -Local Hazard Mitigation Plan;
MMA -Money Market Account; MRGP -Municipal Roads General Permit; MOU -Memorandum of Understanding; MVUESD -
Mountain View Union Elementary School District; NEMRC -New England Municipal Resource Center; NEWT -Northeast Wilderness
Trust; NRCS -Natural Resources Conservati
on Service; OSSU -Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union; PR -Payroll; PTO -Paid
Time
Off; RBT-RB Technologies; RC -Road Commissioner; REI -Road Erosion Inventory; RFP-Request for Proposal; ROW­
Right of Way; 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; VDH -Vermont Department of Health; VEM -Vermont
Emergency Management; VTRANS
-Vermont Agency of Transportation; WCC -Woodbury Conservation Commissi on; WCL­
Woodbury Community Library; W/CFS -Woodbury/Calais Food Shelf; WCSD -Washington County Sheriffs Department; WEC -
Washington Electric
Co.; WNRCD -Winooski Natural Resource Conservation District; WSB -Woodbury Select Board; WPC
-
Woodbury Planning Commission; WVFD -Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department; ZA -Zoning Administrator; ZBA -Zoning Board of
Adjustment; ZO -Zoning Ordinance

Town of Woodbury Select Board Meeting Minutes
September 14, 2026
Attendees
Select Board Members: Chris Casey, Diana Peduzzi, and John Gordon
Town Officials: Graham Christie (Town Clerk); Lilly Baron (Town Treasurer); Stephen Murphy (Town Moderator)
Town Employees: Peter Dailey (Road Commissioner); Michael Gray (TH Admin. Asst ., WSB assistant)
Members of the Public: Larry Ferno, Robin Durkee; Monty Shatney; Tara Hewett; Susan Gabor
Media: Jerome Lipani – HCTV
Call to Order Chris called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Adjustments to Agenda None
Approval of Meeting Minutes Minutes for 8/24 and 9/3

WSB meetings were approved.
Public Comment Robin questioned a comment by Chris in a recent FPF posting regarding the reasons
for the increase in the tax rate. She believes that to increase the Town Ttreasurer’s schedule to 30 hours/week
(thus giving the treasurer full time employee status) cannot be done by the WSB; this can only be done at a T own
Meeting and voted on by town residents attending the meeting. The WSB will look into this.
East Long Pond D am Association (ELPDA) w/ Susan Gabor
Susan Gabor shared that HED is considering being the financial sponsor for the dam repair project and that the
HED commissioners will be discussing and possibly making a decision about that at their meeting on September
15
th
. Susan then asked if Woodbury could do something with town tax dollars to assist with the project cost. Chris
asked what the ELPDA is thinking about – Susan responded that Greg Farnum (he was un able to attend this
meeting) has been looking into the other funding options. ELPDA’s immediate goal is to have an assessment of
the dam site done by a civil engineer before winter sets in, so that they can be ready to apply for grants next spring.
They have an engineer lined up. This is why they are trying hard to get an agreement fror a town, either Woodbury
or Hardwick, to become the “fiscal sponsor” for the project.
Road Report with Peter Dailey and Michael Gray
Peter received a quote for a new Ford 350 with plow and sander .- $82,296 without a trade-in for the disabled 550.
So, no added discount for removing the trade-in. The future of the 550 was discussed – whether to do the repair
(to replace the engine) or not. Peter thinks that if we pay $15,000 to replace the engine, the truck could be sold for
more than 15 + 7 ($22,000 – new engine cost plus the trade-in value. No decision was made regarding the 550 but
it was clear that the WSB needed to make a decision o n the purchase of the F350. The WSB gave Peter the
approval to order the truck. Lilly stated that we will have the money to pay for it. Pet er will contact Lamoille Valley
Ford and give them the go ahead on the purchase with the plow and sander included.
Tim and John have begun work on Foster Hill Road, allowing Peter to focus on grading.
Peter shared his concern about a new school bus route that goes up and over Wheeler Hill Road. He fears that it
will be too dangerous in the winter and mud season. He will work with the school bus company to find an
alternative winter route that would not include Wheeler Hill Road.
Peter asked if there is a way to discontinue plowing the Class 3 road that goes only to one house (formerly Rip and
Ann Brown). It is difficult to plow as cars are often parked in the way and there is not a good turn-around. This leads
to a discussion of other town roads that have served only one household for many years. The WSB feels that at this
time, with winter approaching, no changes should be made regarding reclassification of roads

But the issue can be studied over the winter (David Barber’s request to discontinue TH 21 will be processed.)
Michael reported that the design work for the Buck Lake Brook/ Cabot Road USDA EWPP project has been
determined by the NRCS engineer to more complex than originally thought and that NRCS would like to have a
geologist study the site for the engineering design. USDA/NRCS has requested the town apply for a one-year
extension for the EWPP projects. Michael will pursue this with CVRPC’s assistance.
Special Town Meeting The warning for the special town meeting was ready to be signed. The
meeting will be held in the school gym on October 15
th
, starting at 6:30. The meeting was scheduled in response to
a petition that was received, asking for a town vote to determine whether Town Officials should be voted for by
Australian ballot instead of from the floor at Town Meeting. Chris ask ed about the moderator’s election. Steve
Murphy explained that the moderator serves through Town Meeting of the year they were elected, and he is
available to moderate the Oct. 15 meeting. Chris corresponded with Paul Cerutti who got permission for the
meeting to be held in the school gym despite a recent warning from the State Fire Marshal. The meeting is allowed
as long as a fire truck and two firemen will be on site. The WSB signed the warning.
Town Clerk’s Report with Graham Christie
Graham reported that the unlicensed dog list is down to six dogs. Graham has a request from a non-profit transit
provider requesting to be considered on the town meeting warning. T riValley Transit (TVT) has taken over some
Green Mountain Transit (GMT) routes and has contacted him about being placed on the warning. Diana questioned
if a new petition is needed from TVT or would TVT be slotted in in place of GMT? The WSB requested Graham
contact TVT to obtain a service record to better understand how they serve Woodbury residents. Graham reported
on the new open hours for the town office and the reasons for the change. New hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00
p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00p.m. Tuesdays.
Town Treasurer’s Report with Lilly Baron
The Town's total cash on hand is currently $15,223. The primary reason for the low balance is the Valley Lake
Road/Kingsbury Brook Culvert project. A check for payment of $297,592 to the contractor of the project has been
written and is in the WSB packet to be signed tonight. The Town expects to receive $200,000 in grant
reimbursement shortly after the funds are withdrawn from our account
Lilly also asks the select board to officially approve the use of available existing fund surpluses to pay off the
FEMA fund deficit. In her report to the WSB, Lilly laid out the amount needed to pay off the deficit - $104,216 - and
the funds that she will be tapping to pay the deficit. Rebuilding the existing funds that are tapped into will need to
be done using future tax revenues. The WSB approved the use of existing town fund surpluses to pay off the FEMA
deficit. The General Fund is currently showing a positive year-to-date variance of $37,722, with revenue
$66,586 above budget and expenditures $28,863 above budget. The Highway Fund is showing a
year-to-date deficit of $44,819, with expenditures $59,062 below budget and revenue - 104,880 below.
The Highway Fund's revenue is below budget at this point in the year because the Town's property tax revenue is
collected into the General Fund and will be transferred to the Highway Fund at the close of the tax year.
Through August, the Town received $213,319 in revenue against a year-to-date budget of $250,613, while
expenditures total $220,985 against a year-to-date budget of $250,613. As the town moves through September
and October and receives the majority of our property tax revenue, these figures will change substantially.
In August, the Town collected $142,699 in current tax revenue and $24,932 in delinquent tax revenue.
The Woodbury Community Library is interested in using the town’s credit card to order books through an online
source. The WCL anticipates there would be a low use of the credit card for this purpose. Lilly felt it best to not
have another town credit card and instead created a policy for credit card authorization use. The WSB will review
this policy and place discussion on its September 28
th
WSB meeting agenda.

Heating Fuel Bids Gillespie Fuels was the only company to submit a bid. The pre-buy rates submitted in
the bid for heating fuel is $4.79/gallon and $1.64 /gallon for propane. John moved that the WSB approve for
purchase the pre-buy rates quoted by Gillespie; the motion passed.
Updates on Buyouts with John Gordon
The low bid for asbestos remediation was Catamount Environmental - $39,929. The WSB signed the contract. The
start date for the asbestos removal is October 5
th
. Larry Ferno, who was chosen todo the building removals, had
some questions for the WSB regarding his contract for the removal of the two buildings in the village.. He would
like to place a “curb stop” on the nozzle recently added to the well head to allow for above ground shutoff of the
waterline. Larry’s other concern addresses the town hall addition where the hot water heater is stored. He stat es
that the addition is not properly supported and worries the addition of the pressure tank – each tank estimated to
be about 500 pounds – would compromise the addition’s supports. In her experience, Robin said that the hot
water is rarely used and that much hot water is not needed. It is decided to remove the hot water tank and replace
it with an on demand hot water system. Chris and Gra ham offer to take a look at the addition and its supports for
possible solutions.
Updates and Other Business
Bills and Payroll: Bills and payroll orders were signed at the end of the meeting.
VLCT Annual Town Fair: Lilly shares she will be attending the town fair
Town Garage Roof: No news
Executive Session: The WSB voted to enter executive session to discuss legal advice on the pending
Swenson project. No decisions were made, no votes taken.
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Signatures and Approval
Chris Casey ______________________ Diana Peduzzi _________________________
John Gordon ______________________ 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;
COI – Certificate of Insurance; CR – Cash Receipts; CVRPC – Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission; EL PDA – East Long Pond
Dam Association; 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; GF – General Fund; GIA – Grants in Aid; HED – Hardwick Electric Department; HERF – Highway Equipment Replacement
Fund; HF – Highway Fund; HMP – Hazard Mitigation Plan; H&H – Hydrological & Hydraulic; HO – Health Officer; LEMP – Local Emergency
Management Plan; K – thousand; LHMP – Local Hazard Mitigation Plan; MMA – Money Market Account; MRGP – Municipal Roads General
Permit; MOU – Memorandum of Understanding; 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; PR – Payroll; PTO – Paid Time Off; RBT – RB Technologies; RC – Road Commissioner; REI – Road Erosion
Inventory; RFP – Request for Proposal; ROW – Right of Way; 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; VDH – Vermont Department
of Health; 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; WEC – Washington Electric Co.; WNRCD – Winooski Natural Resource Conservation District; WSB – Woodbury Select Board;
WPC – Woodbury Planning Commission; WVFD – Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department; ZA – Zoning Administrator; ZBA – Zoning Board of
Adjustment; ZO – Zoning Ordinance

Woodbury Select Board
Special Meeting Minutes
Thursday Sept. 3 at 5:00 P.M.
at the Community Room,
Woodbury Public Library
The meeting was called to order at 5:09 PM.
Present-SB members Chris Casey, John Gordon, Diana Peduzzi, Town Treasurer Lilly Baron
and Auditor Chair, John Reid.
Adjustments to the Agenda -add discussion of Petition for Special Meeting
There were no public comments.
Bids for asbestos remediation were received and reviewed by Clay Point Associates (CPA),
who provided a chart outlining the various bids -there were 5 bids, the lowest was $39,929 and
the highest, $116,729. CPA recommended the low bidder, Catamount Environmental, Inc. and
the Board approved. If a contract is received by the Sept. 1 meeting, it will be signed then.
John will check with VEM to see if the approved project funding can include project oversight
by CPA.
Taxpayer information letter as prepared by Chris, was reviewed with a few edits suggested.
Special Meeting by Petition -Diana has figured out the required timeline and there were two
options -either before the General Election or after. She checked with the Town Clerk and he
would prefer the earlier date. It will be October 15. Chris contacted Paul Cerutti who was able
to get permission to hold the meeting in the Elementary School gym despite the recent order
from the State Fire Marshall. The Fire Marshal's order sets the limit for attendance in the gym
(3
rd
floor) is 49. The approval requires that a fire truck be located on the premises with two fire
fighters on duty.
Executive Session At 5 :50 the board voted to enter an Executive Session
(1 V.S.A 313 (a)(l)(E)(F) to discuss legal advice re: Polycor. John Reid and Lilly
Baron were included.
No votes were taken and the Executive Session closed at 6:24.
Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6.25 ~( ~
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Town of Woodbury Select Board Meeting
Minutes
August 24, 2026
Attendees
Select Board Members: Diana Peduzzi, John Gordon, Chris Casey
Town Officials: Graham Christie (Town Clerk)
Town Employees: Peter Dailey (Road Commissioner); Michael Gray (TH Admin. Asst., WSB assistant)
Members of the Public: Larry Ferno, Robin Durkee; Greg Farnum & Susan Gabor, East Long Dam
Association; Lucas Goldfluss & Dan Koenemann, WNRCD
Media: Jerome Lipani -HCTV
Call to Order Chris called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Adjustments to Agenda None
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
The minutes from August 10 and August 17 WSB meetings were approved by the WSB.
Public Comment None
Sabin Pond Watershed Project with Dan Koenemann and Lucas Goldfluss
Dan and Lucas were unable to present the final report visually, due to technology issues. Instead they gave a
verbal report. Dan listed several proposed projects they have prioritized throughout Woodbury's streams and
ponds that are a part of the Winooski River watershed. A few projects are on town property and were
discussed with the WSB at a previous meeting. Some of the proposed projects are on privately owned property
or private roads. The projects are proposed only, not mandated. If the town or a landowner wishes to see the
project happen, WRWCD will pursue funding sources. One such source is the Lake Champlain Basin Project,
which is federal funding. A public presentation will be held at the Town Hall on Wednesday, August 26.
WIFI "Hot Spot" at the Town Office
The state has discontinued support for the WIFI "Hot Spot" at the town office that provides free internet access
to the public, in the parking lot. Skip Marchesani has come up with a plan to replace the service with something
that will not involve an annual fee. The town can purchase new equipment, through RB Technologies, for less
than $300. RBT will order the equipment and set it up to align with the existing equipment in the Town Office.
Skip and Wayne can do the installation. The WSB approved the plan and the expenditure.
East Long Pond Dam Association (ELPDA) w/ Greg Farnum and Susan
Gabor
Greg and Susan, spokespeople for ELPDA, are seeking support from the WSB for the repair of the dam and
spillway at East Long Pond. They would like Woodbury's support by acting as the fiscal sponsor for the
fundraising they will be pursuing to finance the repair, essentially using Woodbury's non-profit municipal status
to seek grant funding through many different entities, including FEMA. Woodbury took on a similar role during
the repair of the Nichols Pond dam in the early 2000s. ELPDA reproduced a "Joint Operating Agreement"
based on one used 20 years ago -an agreement between the Town of Woodbury, the Town of Hardwick and
Hardwick Electric (now a department of the Town). The town's attorney reviewed the draft agreement and had
several concerns. He questioned why HED would not be a better "fiscal agent" to handle the donated money,
and whether the Town actually has the authority to take on the task. Grants from public and private entities
often come with reporting requirements that would be beyond the duties of the Town Treasurer. The ELPDA

will be meeting with HED the day after this meeting, and felt it would be of benefit for the WSB and HED to
meet to revise the MOU. The ELPDA will consider suggested changes and asked to be placed on the WSB
agenda for their next meeting on September 14
th
. This was a long discussion, lasting an hour. If people wish to
review the discussion, go to HCTV.us and click on Woodbury Select Board.
Road Report with Peter Dailey and Michael Gray
Peter thinks that the section of Valley Lake Road between Rte. 14 and the paved culvert deck should also be
paved; so as not to leave a short section of dirt road, maybe 20 feet, between the two paved areas. Michael
agrees. Negotiations with BLAKTOP, the sub-contractor for the paving, have been ongoing and they are willing
to do the added paving while they are at the site. BLAKTOP estimated approximately $8,000 for the work.
Michael will work with them to refine the cost. The paving is scheduled for the day after this meeting. The
WSB approved the expenditure.
Peter announced that the town has hired John Phelps as a third full -time road crew member. John lives in
Woodbury, is a member of the WVFD and currently works on Plainfield's road crew. John will begin work in
Woodbury on September 3 after giving notice to his current employer. Thanks to Peter for recruiting John.
Discussion then moved to the 550 replacement. The town's attorney was asked to review the facts of the issue
and advised that he would not be the best one to negotiate with Ford Motor Company about possible
compensation. He will provide a reference to another firm .. He did advise that the town would need some
facts to accompany the allegation that the failure of the motor was caused by the recent repair. The hiring of a
mechanical analyst has been previously discussed in earlier WSB meetings. John stated that he has not yet
called Ford to discuss the issue with the 550 and its dealer, McGee Ford, and suggested that the town wait to
do the analysis until after he has a chance to talk to Ford. Chris expressed concern that a replacement for the
550 would need to be initiated soon. Peter does not believe there will be a long wait time. Discussion then
came back to the present 550. John asked about the proposed repair cost to put a new engine in the 550.
Peter reminds the WSB that the estimate from McGee was 15K. John suggested that if the 550 were to have a
new engine put in place the trade-in value for the 550 (once estimated to be 35 to 40K) might make that
investment worthwhile.
Michael reported that the Valley Lake culvert project should be finished by the end of the week. He has
overseen various aspects of the project including the replacement of the water line to the corner building when
it was discovered and broken. This included providing interim water and services to the residents of the
building and driving to Williston with water samples before and after the repair.
Town Clerk's Report with Graham Christie
Graham asked for advice on how he should proceed with overdue dog licensing. At present, there are 14 dog
owners that have yet to license their dogs. Additional small fees for late licensing have been added to the
license fee. Diana suggests a "naughty list" be posted in the Town Office.
David Barber has submitted the written request to have the Class 4 road on his property discontinued. The
WSB will begin the procedures to do this.
The petition for Australian ballot voting for the election of town officials was discussed. Diana will contact VLCT
for their guidance on this process. The special meeting must be posted (announced) within 60 days of receipt
of the petition by the Town Clerk. The location of such a special Town Meeting, given the current status of the
school gym, will have to be re-considered.
Town Treasurer's Report with Lilly Baron
Lilly was unable to attend this meeting but did submit a report. The FY27 tax bills have been printed and maile
to all property owners. She will be setting up an ACH (Automated Clearing House) paying option for
taxpayers. ACH is a form of a direct bank to bank payment system. The town's present financial status does
not indicate the town will need to use their Tax Anticipation Note.

The FY27 fuel bids are due to be opened at the September 14
th
WSB meeting. The FY26 propane estimate for
budgeting was exceeded by 1,100 gallons of propane, which she suspects was due to the garage damage to
its roof insulation and the cold winter. Lilly suggested that the bid amount for propane align with the usage
experienced from last year.
Updates on Buyouts with John Gordon
Bids for the asbestos abatement are due at the end of the week (August 28). Larry Ferno, the contractor for
the buyout demolition, is making arrangements to deal with the water supply to the post office and the town hall
that will be affected by the demolition.
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 7:50 p.m.
Guide to Acronyms
Diana Peduzzi
Date Approved
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; COi -Certificate of Insurance; CR -Cash
Receipts; CVRPC -Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission; ELPDA -East Long Pond Dam
Association; 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; GF -General
Fund; GIA -Grants in Aid; HED -Hardwick Electric Department; HERF -Highway Equipment Replacement
Fund; HF -Highway Fund; HMP -Hazard Mitigation Plan; H&H -Hydrological & Hydraulic; HO -Health
Officer; LEMP -Local Emergency Management Plan; K -thousand; LHMP -Local Hazard Mitigation Plan;
MMA -Money Market Account; MRGP -Municipal Roads General Permit; MOU -Memorandum of
Understanding; 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; PR -Payroll; PTO -Paid Time Off; RBT -RB
Technologies; RC -Road Commissioner; REI -Road Erosion Inventory; RFP -Request for Proposal; ROW -
Right of Way; 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; VDH
-Vermont Department of Health; 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; WEC -Washington Electric
Co.; WNRCD -Winooski Natural Resource Conservation District; WSB -Woodbury Select Board; WPC -
Woodbury Planning Commission; WVFD -Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department; ZA -Zoning Administrator;
ZBA -Zoning Board of Adjustment; 20 -Zoning Ordinance

Woodbury Select Board -Special Meeting
Monday, August 17, 2026, 5:30 P.M.
at the Town Clerk's Office
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:33. Meeting was recorded on Chris Casey's
phone and the recording will be posted on the town web site. Present were Select
Board members Chris Casey, John Gordon and Diana Peduzzi, and Road
Commissioner Peter Dailey.
A motion to enter Executive Session pursuant to 1 V.S.A. §313(a)(3) for the
purpose of interviewing John Phelps, applying for the position of full-time road
crew member.
The Executive Session was closed at 6:04and Phelps left the meeting. The Board
voted to offer him the position at a rate of $29/hour and also to grant the same pay
rate to Tim Neill. Peter left the meeting.
Larry Femo joined the meeting. The pending contract for his services to demolish
two buildings in Woodbury Village, had been reviewed by Femo and the Select
Board. Suggested changes were made by removing any reference to Asbestos
Removal. The contract was signed and witnessed. Ferno will not be able to work
in the buildings until the asbestos (and other hazardous wastes) have been
removed, but he may start on some site work outside of the buildings.
Treasurer Lilly Baron joined the meeting and presented updated reports which
incorporated the budget adjustments the Board previously approved. She also
presented a document summarizing the reasons for the increase in the tax rate.
The voter-approved budgets were $639,081 (General Fund) and $864,599
(Highway Fund) for a total of$1,503,600. After some adjustments up and down,
the tax rate was set for a budget of $1,302,127. The municipal tax rate will be
$. 9719 per $100 of property assessment. Increases affecting the tax rate include
the $105,000 that had to be returned to FEMA, cost over-run on the Valley Lake
Road culvert of $25,000, and a cost overrun on a new truck that was budgeted for
$200,000 and ended up at $300,000.

Updates and Other Business
Health Department still has not approved the appointment of our new Health
Officer Kathryn Saunders. Chris is following up.
-Board signed a form approving the pay rates that were approved as of 8/1
-The library wants to use the town's credit card to make purchases on line.
-Discussed legal advice regarding his review of the draft agreement regarding
the East Long Pond dam repair project. Attorney wonders why the HED
would not be more appropriate fiscal agent for handling donations and
grants.
-Carol Ray reported that a Town Truck had dinged the comer of the building
which houses the food pantry. Ownership of the building is not clear but it
is not owned by the Town. The Board agreed to pay for half of the repair of
the damage. Total bill was about $1600.
_-_Chris reported on a call from the OSSU Superintendent with bad news from
the state Fire Marshall -use of the third floor (gym) must be limited to 45
people until the fire escape is replaced and a sprinkler system is installed.
This would mean we would need to find another venue for Town Meeting.
Paul Cerutti, former State Fire Marshall and Woodbury Fire Chief, will help
the town/school to negotiate these restrictions.
At 7:20 the Board voted to enter Executive Session (l V.S.A. §313(a)(l)(E)) to
discuss correspondence regarding the Swenson case. The session was closed at
7:40. No vote was taken. Chris will contact Attorney Mears.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45.
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Town of Woodbury Select Board Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2026
s p e Ci al Meeting = Select Board Members Diana Peduzzi, John Gordon, Chris Casey
and Treasurer Lilly Baron met at 5:00 to go over budget adjustments and to hear from Peter Dailey about a
potential applicant for the open full-time Road Crew Member. Another special meeting was scheduled for August
17 to interview the candidate and to finalize the municipal tax rate. This was an open meeting and was recorded.
Regular Select Board Meeting
Chris called the regular meeting to order at 6:1 o p.m.
/- tendees
Select Board Members: Diana Peduzzi, John Gordon, Chris Casey
Town Officials: Lilly Baron (Town Treasurer);
Town Employees: Peter Dailey (Road Commissioner); Michael Gray (WSB assistant)
Members of the Public: Larry Ferno, Robin Durkee
Media: Jerome Lipani -HC1V
/-dj ust111ents to the Agenda Authorization to sign GA 1412 /MRGP grant award notice placed in
Grant Updates. Chris asked about the status of the reclassification of TH 21. He was informed that the written
request for reclassification had yet to be submitted. Chris also asked ab·out an email he had received regarding the
Road Erosion Inventory. Michael mentioned he had responded to the sender of the email and that all was okay
with the sender and the town's status with its update of the REI.
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
The minutes from July 21, 2026 Select Board meetings were approved as amended in the meeting. Minutes from
the July 27
th
WSB special meeting were approved.
Pu bli C Corn 111ent Robin Durkee presented a petition signed by more than 5% of registered voters, which
asked the board to convene a special town meeting for the purpose of voting on whether Town Officials should be
elected by Australian Ballot in the future. Robin was advised to deliver the petition to the Town Clerk, after which
date the Select Board has 60 days to warn the meeting.
Robin then asked about status of the Town Health Officer (HO) appointment. She stated Chris is still listed as the
town's HO on VD H's website (and on the Town website.) Kathryn Saunders, HO for Worcester and Calais, was
appointed by the WSB to be Woodbury's HO but the appointment must be confirmed by the VT Dept. of Health.
Chris was told by VDH that the change would occur after August 1st. Chris will follow up with VDH.
Road Report with Peter Dailey
The road crew has started work on Valley Lake Road as it enters Woodbury village. This work is funded by a Better
Roads grant. Diana asked about the knotweed in the ditches that will be dug up for disposal elsewhere. Peter
explained that the material from the ditching is going to Andrew Laggis' property, over a bank where the knotweed
will be well buried. Peter also shared that he has not done anything about the 550 and is waiting for direction from
the WSB. Chris is brought up to speed on previous discussions and more discussion followed between the WSB,
Peter and Larry Ferno. Peter estimates that the 550 with a new motor would bring about 35K to 40k. Larry
suggested that the town should consider bypassing the local dealers and instead, contacting Ford Motor Company
directly. Meanwhile, concern is expressed on the need for a working vehicle for winter. The process with Ford

could take some time. The WSB will contact Ford to start a conversation with them. It may be wise to ask for legal
advice on how to approach Ford.
Peter has met with a potential candidate for the third full-time road crew position. The WSB will schedule an
interview with the interested person. A tentative date of Monday or Wednesday of next week-August 17 or 19.
Grant Updates: with Michael Gray
Michael has received the FY 27 GIA grant agreement. The WSB authorized Michael to sign the agreement on behalf
of the town. The grant is for 17k with $4,250 as the town match. Peter is planning on using the funding for work on
Foster Hill Road this summer, if time allows or if not, next summer. Michael thinks it would be best to plan on using
the pavement grant funds for Foster Hill Road repaving next summer. He has not been able to put together the RFP
for this project and feels it is too late to try to have the work done this year.
Town Treasurer's Report with Lilly Baron
E.YnrtJlala_n_c...e.J.l~RQ.tl The Town's total cash on hand is $284,084, which remains above the threshold that would
require the use of the Tax Anticipation Note (TAN).
As expected, the General Fund has moved into a deficit position. The FEMA-related deficit also remains
in this month's report, causing the Highway Fund and Town Maintenance Fund balances to appear higher
than they otherwise would. This will be corrected next month when the appropriate fund transfers are
completed to offset the FEMA deficit.
The Reap_prai_s_a.1...Eu.n.d. reflects a slight decrease this month as the town has begun making payments to
NEMRC for the Town's reappraisal project. The work has begun but will not be completed until 2028. Under the
terms of the contract, the Town will make monthly payments of $4,120 over the next 24 months.
The General Fund ended July with a $52,221 deficit, reflecting the seasonal pattern of slower revenue
collections combined with higher expenditures during the month. Significant expenditures included the
first annual payment to the Fire Department for annual membership and service fees and the payment of
one-half of the County taxes. During July, the Town collected $10,559 in delinquent property taxes and $24,667 in
current-year state tax credit payments.
The Highway Fund is currently operating with a $3,576 budget surplus, contributing positively to the
Highway Fund Balance. During the month, the Town received its annual State Highway Aid allocation,
which included a modest increase over last year. In addition, the Town received a $10,198 Swenson
reimbursement. Overall, the Town's net budget position is -$48,645. This position is expected to improve by the
end of this month as the town begins to receive FY27 tax payments.
Updates on Buyouts with John Gordon
Five asbestos abatement contractors met with him today for a site visit of the 2 FEMA buyouts in the village.
Discussion then turned to the contract award for the demolition of the 2 FEMA buyout sites. John contacted
references provided by the potential contractor and that the references were outstanding. John recommended
that the demo contract be awarded to LG Ferno Forest Products LLC, as they were the lowest bidder, had attended
the site visit and the afore mentioned references were positive. The WSB again approved awarding the contract to
LG Ferno Forest Products. Larry states that he cannot do any work on the demolition of the buildings until the
asbestos abatement work is done but may be able to start other work for the project sites. He anticipates starting
work soon at the "yellow house", addressing the well and cleaning up the driveway area to prepare for the
demolition. John prepared a draft contract for the demolition work and asked the WSB to review it, so that it can be
signed at the special meeting next week.

Updates and Other Business
East Long Pond Dam Rep.air.;_ A MOU draft from the East Long Dam Repair committee has been sent to the WSB for
their review. Chris will send the MOU to the town's lawyer, David Mears, for his review.
WSB Special Meeting: The WSB set a tentative date for a special meeting-Monday, August 17
th
-to finalize the tax
rate; to interview the potential Road Crew member for hire and to finalize the demolition contract.
Bills_a_ru:l...E.a)'.[Qll: Bills and payroll orders were signed at the end of the meeting.
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
Signatures and Approval
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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; COi -Certificate of Insurance; CR-Cash Receipts; CVRPC­
Central Vermont Regional Planning 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; GF
-General Fund; GIA-Grants in Aid; HED -Hardwick Electric Department; HERF-Highway Equipment
Replacement Fund; HF -Highway Fund; HMP -Hazard Mitigation Plan; H&H -Hydrological & Hydraulic;
HO -Health Officer; LEMP-Local Emergency Management Plan; K-thousand; LHMP -Local Hazard Mitigation
Plan; MMA-Money Market Account; MRGP -Municipal Roads General Permit; MOU -Memorandum of
Understanding; 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; PR -Payroll; PTO -Paid Time Off; RBT -RB Technologies; RC -Road
Commissioner; REI -Road Erosion Inventory; RFP -Request for Proposal; ROW -Right of Way; 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; VDH -Vermont Department of Health; VEM -
Vermont Emergency Management; VTRANS -Vermont Agency of Transportation; wee -Woodbury Conservation
Commission; WGL-Woodbury Community Library; W/CFS -Woodbury/Calais Food Shelf; WCSD -Washington
County Sheriff's Department; WEC-Washington Electric Co.; WSB-Woodbury Select Board; WPC-Woodbury
Planning Commission; WVFD -Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department; ZA-Zoning Administrator; ZBA-Zoning
Board of Adjustment; ZO -Zoning Ordinance

Town of Woodbury Select Board Meeting Minutes
August 24, 2026
Attendees
Select Board Members: Diana Peduzzi, John Gordon, Chris Casey
Town Officials: Graham Christie (Town Clerk)
Town Employees: Peter Dailey (Road Commissioner); Michael Gray (TH Admin. Asst., WSB assistant)
Members of the Public: Larry Ferno, Robin Durkee ; Greg Farnum & Susan G abor, East Long Dam Association;
Lucas Goldfluss & Dan Koenemann, WNRCD
Media: Jerome Lipani – HCTV
Call to Order Chris called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Adjustments to Agenda None
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
The minutes from August 10 and August 17 WSB meetings were approved by the WSB.
Public Comment None
Sabin Pond Watershed Project with Dan Koenemann and Lucas Goldfluss
Dan and Lucas were unable to present the final report visually, due to technology issues. Instead they gave a
verbal report. Dan listed several proposed projects they have prioritized throughout Woodbury’s streams and
ponds that are a part of the Winooski River watershed. A few projects are on town property and were discussed
with the WSB at a previous meeting. Some of the proposed projects are on privately owned property or private
roads. The projects are proposed only, not mandated. If the town or a landowner wishes to see the project happen,
WRWCD will pursue funding sources. One such source is the Lake Champlain Basin Project, which i s federal
funding. A public presentation will be held at the Town Hall on Wednesday, August 26.
WIFI “Hot Spot” at the Town Office
The state has discontinued support for the WIFI “hot Spot” at the town office that provides free internet access to
the public, in the parking lot. Skip Marchesani has come up with a plan to replace the service. The town can
purchase new equipment, through RB Technologies, for less than $300. RBT will order the equipment and set it up
to align with the existing equipment in the Town Office. There will not be an annual fee. Skip and Wayne can do the
installation. The WSB approve d the plan and the expenditure..
East Long Pond Association (ELPA) w/ Greg Farnum and Susan G abor
Greg and Susan, spokespeople for ELPA dam committee, are seeking support fr om the WSB for the repair of the
dam and spillway at East Long Pond . They would like Woodbury’s support by acting as the fiscal sponsor for the
fundraising they will be pursuing to finance the repair, essentially using Woodbury’s non- profit municipal status to
seek grant funding through many different entities, including FEMA. Woodbury took on a similar role during the
repair of the Nichols Pond dam in the early 2000s. ELPA reproduced a “Joint Operating Agreement” based on one
used 20 years ago – an agreement between the Town of Woodbury, the Town of Hardwick and Hardwick Electric (a
division of the Town). The town’s attorney reviewed the draft agreement and had several concerns. He questioned
why HED would not be a better “fiscal agent” to handle the donated money, and whether the Town actually has the
authority to take on the task. Grants from public and private entities often come with reporting requirements that
would be beyond the duties of the town treasurer. T he ELPA will be meeting with HED the day after this meeting,

and felt it would be of benefit for the WSB and HED to meet to revise the MOU. The ELPA will consider suggested
changes and requested to be placed on the WSB agenda for their next meeting on September 14
th
. This was a long
discussion, lasting an hour. If people wish to review the discussion, go to HCTV.us and click on Woodbury Select
Board.
Road Report with Peter Dailey and Michael Gray
Peter thinks that the section of Valley Lake Road between Rte. 14 and the paved culvert deck should also be
paved; so as not to leave a short section of dirt road, maybe 20 feet, between the two paved areas. Michael
agrees. Negotiations with BLAKTOP, the sub-contractor for the paving, have been ongoing and they are willing to
do the added paving while they are at the site. BLAKTOP estimated approximately $8,000 for the work. Michael will
work with them to refine the cost. The paving is scheduled for the next day. The WSB approved the expenditure.
Peter announced that the town has hired John Phelps as a third full -time road crew member. John lives in
Woodbury, is a member of the WVFD and currently works on Plainfield’s road crew. Peter was responsible for
recruiting John. John will begin work in Woodbury on September 3

after giving notice to his current employer.
Discussion then moves to the 550 replacement. The town’s attorney was asked to review the facts of the issue and
advised that he would not be the best one to negotiate with Ford Motor Company about possible compensation.
He will provide a reference to another firm.. He did advise that the town would need some facts to accompany the
allegation that the failure of the motor was caused by a previous repair. The hiring of a mechanical analyst has
been previously discussed in earlier WSB meetings. John stated that he has not yet called Ford to discuss the
“situation” with the 550 and its dealer, McGee Ford , and suggested that the town wait to do the analysis until after
he has a chance to talk to Ford. Chris expressed concern that a replacement for the 550 would need to be initiated
soon. Discussion then comes back to the present 550 with John asking about the proposed repair cost to put a
new engine in the 550. Peter reminds the WSB that the estimate from McGee was 15K. John suggested that if the
550 were to have a new engine p ut in place the trade-in value for the 550 (once estimated to be 35 to 40K) might
make that investment worthwhile. Peter replied to the question of the wait time for the replacement, anticipated to
be a Ford 350, that there would be no long time delay like there was for the last truck purchase.
Michael reported that the Valley Lake culvert project should be finished by the end of the week. He has overseen
various aspects of the project including the replacement of the water line to the corner building when it was
discovered and broken. This included providing interim water and services to the residents of the building and
running to Williston with water samples before and after the repair.
Town Clerk’s Report with Graham Christie
Graham asked the WSB for advice on how he should proceed with overdue dog licensing. At present, there are 14
dog owners that have yet to license their dogs. Additional fees for late licensing have been added to the license
fee. Diana suggests a “naughty list” be posted in the Town Office. David Barber has submitted the written request
to have the Class 4 road on his property discontinued. The WSB will begin the procedures to do this. The petition
for Australian ballot voting for the election of town officials is discussed. Diana will contact VLCT for their guidance
on this process. The special meeting must be posted (announced) within 60 days of receipt of the petition by the
Town Clerk. The location of such a special Town Meeting, given the current status of the school gym, will have to
be considered.

Town Treasurer’s Report with Lilly Baron
Lilly was unable to attend this meeting but did submit a report to the WSB. In the report she states that the FY27
tax bills have been printed and sent to town residents and that she will be setting up an ACH (Automated Clearing
House) paying option for taxpayers. ACH is a form of a direct bank to bank payment system. The town’s present
financial status does not indicate the town will need to use their Tax Anticipation Note .

The FY27 fuel bids are due to be opened at the September 14
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WSB meeting. Lilly points out t he FY26 propane
estimate for budgeting was exceeded by1,100 gallons of propane, which she suspects was due to the garage
damage to its roof insulation and the cold winter. Lilly suggests that the bid amount for propane align with the
usage experienced from last year.
Updates on Buyouts with John Gordon
Bids for the asbestos abatement are due at the end of the week on August 28
.
Larry Ferno, the contractor for the
buyout demolition, is making arrangements to deal with the water supply to the post office and the town hall that
will be affected by the demolition.
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 7:50 p.m.

Signatures and Approval
Chris Casey ______________________ Diana Peduzzi _________________________
John Gordon ______________________ 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; COI – Certificate of Insurance; CR – Cash Receipts; CVRPC –
Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission; EL PDA – East Long Pond Dam Association; 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; GF – General Fund; GIA – Grants in Aid; HED – Hardwick Electric Department;
HERF – Highway Equipment Replacement Fund; HF – Highway Fund; HMP – Hazard Mitigation Plan; H&H –
Hydrological & Hydraulic; HO – Health Officer; LEMP – Local Emergency Management Plan; K – thousand; LHMP –
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan; MMA – Money Market Account; MRGP – Municipal Roads General Permit; MOU –
Memorandum of Understanding; 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; PR – Payroll; PTO – Paid Time Off; RBT – RB
Technologies; RC – Road Commissioner; REI – Road Erosion Inventory; RFP – Request for Proposal; ROW – Right
of Way; 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; VDH – Vermont Department of
Health; 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; WEC – Washington Electric Co.; WNRCD – Winooski Natural Resource
Conservation District; WSB – Woodbury Select Board; WPC – Woodbury Planning Commission; WVFD –
Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department; ZA – Zoning Administrator; ZBA – Zoning Board of Adjustment; ZO – Zoning
Ordinance

Woodbury Select Board – Special Meeting
Monday, August 17, 2026, 5: 30 P.M.
at the Town Clerk’s Office
MINUTES

The meeting was called to order at 5:33. Meeting was recorded on Chris Casey’s
phone and the recording will be posted on the town web site. Present were Select
Board members Chris Casey, John Gordon and Diana Peduzzi, and Road
Commissioner Peter Dailey.

A motion to enter Executive Session pursuant to 1 V.S.A. §313(a)(3) for the
purpose of interviewing John Phelps, applying for the position of full-time road
crew member.

The Executive Session was closed at 6:04 and Phelps left the meeting. The Board
voted to offer him the position at a rate of $29/hour and also to grant the same pay
rate to Tim Neill. Peter left the meeting.

Larry Ferno joined the meeting. The pending contract for his services to demolish
two buildings in Woodbury Village, had been reviewed by Ferno and the Select
Board. Suggested changes were made by removing any reference to Asbestos
Removal. The contract was signed and witnessed. Ferno will not be able to work
in the buildings until the asbestos (and other hazardous wastes) have been
removed, but he may start on some site work outside of the buildings.

Treasurer Lilly Baron joined the meeting and presented updated reports which
incorporated the budget adjustments the Board previously approved. She also
presented a document summarizing the reasons for the increase in the tax rate.
The voter-approved budgets were $639,081 (General Fund) and $864,599
(Highway Fund) for a total of $1,503,600. After some adjustments up and down,
the tax rate was set for a budget of $1,302,127. The municipal tax rate will be
$.9719 per $100 of property assessment. Increases affecting the tax rate include
the $105,000 that had to be returned to FEMA, cost over-run on the Valley Lake
Road culvert of $25,000, and a cost overrun on a new truck that was budgeted for
$200,000 and ended up at $300,000.

Updates and Other Business

- Health Department still has not approved the appointment of our new Health
Officer Kathryn Saunders. Chris is following up.
- Board signed a form approving the pay rates that were approved as of 8/1
- The library wants to use the town’s credit card to make purchases on line.
- Discussed legal advice regarding his review of the draft agreement regarding
the East Long Pond dam repair project. Attorney wonders why the HED
would not be more appropriate fiscal agent for handling donations and grants.
- Carol Ray reported that a Town Truck had dinged the corner of the building
which houses the food pantry. Ownership of the building is not clear but it is
not owned by the Town. The Board agreed to pay for half of the repair of the
damage. Total bill was about $1600. Vote was 2 in favor, one abstained.
- Chris reported on a call from the OSSU Superintendent with bad news from
the state Fire Marshall – use of the third floor (gym) must be limited to 45
people until the fire escape is replaced and a sprinkler system is installed. This
would mean we would need to find another venue for Town Meeting. Paul
Cerutti, former State Fire Marshall and Woodbury Fire Chief, will help the
town/school to negotiate these restrictions.

At 7:20 the Board voted to enter Executive Session (1 V.S.A. §313(a)(1)(E)) to
discuss correspondence regarding the Swenson case. The session was closed at 7:40.
No vote was taken. Chris will contact Attorney Mears.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:45.

Signed on __________________

_________________________Chris Casey

__________________________John Gordon

_________________________ Diana Peduzzi

Town of Woodbury Select Board Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2026

Special Meeting –
Select Board Members Diana Peduzzi, John Gordon, Chris Casey
and Treasurer Lilly Baron met at 5:00 to go over budget adjustments and to hear from Peter Dailey about a
potential applicant for the open full- time Road Crew Member. Another special meeting was scheduled for August
17 to interview the candidate and to finalize the municipal tax rate. This was an open meeting and was recorded.
Regular Select Board Meeting
Chris called the regular meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
Attendees
Select Board Members: Diana Peduzzi, John Gordon, Chris Casey
Town Officials: Lilly Baron (Town Treasurer);
Town Employees: Peter Dailey (Road Commissioner); Michael Gray (WSB assistant)
Members of the Public: Larry Ferno, Robin Durkee
Media: Jerome Lipani – HCTV
Adjustments to the Agenda Authorization to sign GA1412 /MRGP grant award notice placed in
Grant Updates. Chris asked about t he status of the reclassification of TH 21. He was informed that the written
request for reclassification had yet to be submitted. Chris also asked about an email he had received regarding the
Road Erosion Inventory. Michael mentioned he had responde d to the sender of the email and that all was okay
with the sender and the town’s status with its update of the REI.
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
The minutes from July 21, 2026 Select Board meetings were approved as amended in the meeting. Minutes f rom
the July 27
th
WSB special meeting were approved.
Public Comment Robin Durkee presented a petition signed by more than 5% of registered voters, which
asked the board to convene a special town meeting for the purpose of voting on whether Town Officials should be
elected by Australian Ballot in the future. Robin was advised to deliver the petition to the Town Clerk, after which
date the Select Board has 60 days to warn the meeting.
Robin then asked about status of the Town Health Officer (HO) appointment. She stated Chris is still listed as the
town’s HO on VDH ’s website (and on the Town website.) Kathryn Saunders, HO for Worcester and Calais, was
appointed by the WSB to be Woodbury’s HO but the appointment must be confirmed by the VT Dept. of Health.
Chris was told by VDH that the change would occur after August 1
st
. Chris will follow up with VDH .
Road Report with Peter Dailey
The road crew has started work on Valley Lake Road as it enters Woodbury village. This work is funded by a Better
Roads grant. Dian a asked about the knotweed in the ditches that will be dug up for disposal elsewhere. Peter
explained that the material from the ditching is going to Andrew Laggis’s property, over a bank where the
knotweed will be well buried. Peter also shared that he has not done anything about the 550 and is waiting for
direction from the WSB. Chris is brought up to speed on previous discussions and more discussion followed
between the WSB, Peter and Larry Ferno. Peter estimates that the 550 with a new motor would bring about 35 K to
40k. Larry suggested that the town should consider bypassing the local dealers and instead, contacting Ford Motor
Company directly. Meanwhile, concern is expressed on the need for a working vehicle for winter. The process with

Ford could take some time. The WSB will contact Ford to start a conversation with them. It may be wise to ask for
legal advice on how to approach Ford.
Peter has met with a potential candidate for the third full- time road crew position. The WSB will schedule an
interview with the interested person. A tentative date of Monday or Wednesday of next week – August 17 or 19.
Grant Updates: with Michael Gray
Michael has received the FY 27 GIA grant agreement. The WSB authorized Michael to sign the agreement on behalf
of the town. The grant is for 17k with $4,250 as the town match. Peter is planning on using the funding for work on
Foster Hill Road this summer, if time allows or if not, next summer. Michael thinks it would be best to plan on using
the pavement grant funds for Foster Hill Road repaving next summer. He has not been able to put together the RFP
for this project and feels it is too late to try to have the work done this year.
Town Treasurer’s Report with Lilly Baron
Fund Balance Report The Town's total cash on hand is $284,084, which remains above the threshold that would
require the use of the Tax Anticipation Note (TAN).
As expected, the General Fund has moved into a deficit position. The FEMA-related deficit also remains
in this month’s report , causing the Highway Fund and Town Maintenance Fund balances to appear higher
than they otherwise would. This will be corrected next month when the appropriate fund transfers are
completed to offset the FEMA deficit.
The Reappraisal Fund reflects a slight decrease this month as the town has begun making payments to
NEMRC for the Town's reappraisal project. The work has begun but will not be completed until 2028. Under the
terms of the contract, the Town will make monthly payments of $4,120 over the next 24 months.
The General Fund ended July with a $52,221 deficit, reflecting the seasonal pattern of slower revenue
collections combined with higher expenditures during the month. Significant expenditures included the
first annual payment to the Fire Department for annual membership and service fees and the payment of
one-half of the County taxes. During July, the Town collected $10,559 in delinquent property taxes and $24,667 in
current-year state tax credit payments.
The Highway Fund is currently operating with a $3,576 budget surplus, contributing positively to the
Highway Fund Balance. During the month, the Town received its annual State Highway Aid allocation,
which included a modest increase over last year. In addition, the Town received a $10,198 Swenson
reimbursement. Overall, the Town's net budget position is - $48,645. This position is expected to improve by the
end of this month as the town begins to receive FY27 tax payments.
Updates on Buyouts with John Gordon
Five asbestos abatement contractors met with him today for a site visit of the 2 FEMA buyouts in the village.
Discussion then turn ed to the contract award for the demolition of the 2 FEMA buyout sites. John contacted
references provided by the potential contractor and that the references were outstanding. John recommend ed
that the demo contract be awarded to LG Ferno Forest Products LLC, as they were the lowest bidder, had attended
the site visit and the afore mentioned references were positive. The WSB again approved awarding the contract to
LG Ferno Forest Products. Larry states that he cannot do any work on the demolition of the buildings until the
asbestos abatement work is done but may be able to start other work for the project sites. He anticipates starting
work soon at the “yellow house”, addressing the well and cleaning up the driveway area to prepare for the
demolition. John prepared a draft co ntract for the demolition work and asked the WSB to review it, so that it can be
signed at the special meeting next week.

Updates and Other Business

East Long Pond Dam Repair: A MOU draft from the East Long Dam Repair committee has been sent to the WSB for
their review. Chris will send the MOU to the town’s lawyer, David Mears, for his review.
WSB Special Meeting: The WSB set a tentative date for a special meeting - Monday, August 17
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- to finalize the tax rate; to interview the potential Road Crew member f or hire and to finalize the demolition contract.

Bills and Payroll: Bills and payroll orders were signed at the end of the meeting.

Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

Signatures and Approval

Chris Casey ______________________ Diana Peduzzi _________________________
John Gordon ______________________ 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; COI – Certificate of Insurance; CR – Cash Receipts; CVRPC –
Central Vermont Regional Planning 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; GF
– General Fund; GIA – Grants in Aid; HED – Hardwick Electric Department; HERF – Highway Equipment
Replacement Fund; HF – Highway Fund; HMP – Hazard Mitigation Plan; H&H – Hydrological & Hydraulic;
HO – Health Officer; LEMP – Local Emergency Management Plan; K – thousand; LHMP – Local Hazard Mitigation
Plan; MMA – Money Market Account; MRGP – Municipal Roads General Permit; MOU – Memorandum of
Understanding; 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; PR – Payroll; PTO – Paid Time Off; RBT – RB Technologies; RC – Road
Commissioner; REI – Road Erosion Inventory; RFP – Request for Proposal; ROW – Right of Way; 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; VDH – Vermont Department of Health; 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; WEC – Washington Electric Co.; WSB – Woodbury Select Board; WPC – Woodbury
Planning Commission; WVFD – Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department; ZA – Zoning Administrator; ZBA – Zoning
Board of Adjustment; ZO – Zoning Ordinance