Select Board Minutes

Select Board – July 13 – MINUTES

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Town of Woodbury Select Board Meeting
Minutes
July 13, 2026
Attendees
Select Board Members: Diana Peduzzi, Chris Casey, John Gordon
Town Officials: Lilly Baron (Town Treasurer); Graham Christie (Town Clerk); David Barber (Library Trustee)
Town Employees: Michael Gray (WSB assistant): Robin Durkee (Town Clerk Asst.); Dana Huoppi (part time
Road Crew member)
Members of the Public: Susan Gabor; Greg Farnum
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 June 22, 2026 and July 6, 2026 Select Board meetings were approved.
Public Comment None
Road Report
Peter was unable to attend this meeting but spoke with Chris prior to the meeting; Chris reported on Peter's
behalf. Peter has some figures for the Ford 550 replacement. He and the WSB have focused on a smaller
truck, like a Ford 35_0. Peter had obtained a quote from Hardwick Ford of a Ford 350 with a sander and plow.
After an allotted $3B;-O00 trade-in for the 550, the new 350 with sander and plow would cost $77,000. Peter
stated he would be grading West Woodbury, East Hill and Dog Pond Road. Lilly mentioned that she was
).. contacted by the Hardwick town manager who would like to meet with the WSB to negotiate a new contract for
~ snow plowing West Woodbury.
Grant Updates: with Michael Gray
Michael and Lilly will be completing the final step in the submission of the FEMA BRIC grant application (for a
scoping study of the Buck Lake Brook watershed) on Tuesday. The H&H study for Bailey Bridge Road culvert
has finally been done. The road crew plans on working on Foster Hill Road for the completion of its FY 26 GIA
grant (a portion of that grant covered the work on Wilbur Road last year.)
Town Highway 21 Discontinuance with David Barber
The discussion centered around an old stone/earthen dam on David's property that serves also as the bridge
for this old, long unused road. TH 21 is still a town Class 4 road. TH 21 is undrivable and is not a through road.
David shared a map of his land parcel and video of the dam and its condition, which has been compromised
from the past few years of flooding. David plans to repair the dam and improving the road enough to allow him
better access to the interior of his property. He'd like to have the bridge repaired so that heavy trucks could
safely cross and allow for the possibility of building a house on the property in the future. Michael explains the
town's responsibility for a Class 4 road, which includes the repair and upkeep of bridges and culverts. David
would not expect the town taxpayers to finance repairs to a road that serves only his property, so he has
decided he would prefer to have the town discontinue the road, thus giving up any right of the public to use it
and removing any town responsibility for repairs. The WSB requested that David submit a written petition (a
letter) asking for the discontinuation of TH 21. The WSB will then initiate the process for the discontinuation.

East Long Pond Dam with Susan Gabor and Greg Farnum
Susan and Greg, representing the dam repair committee of the East Long Pond Association (ELPA), met with
the WSB to request that the town consider being the fiduciary holder of funds the ELPA will be raising towards
the repair of the dam on East Long Pond. The dam is owned by Hardwick Electric (HED) and is considered a
high risk dam in poor condition by the state. As with Nichols Pond Dam, HED is reluctant to finance the
project. The ELPA has been working with several organizations to better understand the situation at the dam
and what would be involved with the dam's repair. Funding options are being researched An H&H study was
done by the state in 2023 and the repair is estimated to cost around 2 million dollars. Dubois and King
Engineers have been hired by HED. Greg provided copy of a Joint Operating Agreement, between the HED,
the Town and the Owners' Association, which was used during the repair of Nichols Pond Dam in 2007, and
asked if Woodbury would be willing to be a part of a similar agreement, serving as fiduciary holder (as the town
did for the Nichols Pond dam repair) while the group is collecting the funds to repair the dam. Chris stated that
the WSB will need to better understand the town's responsibilities and liabilities should it choose to be a
support in the dam's repair. Diana reported a recent conversation with Norman Etkind who, along with
Michael, was involved in the Nichols Pond dam replacement project, and Norman reported that the handling of
the funds by the town, went smoothly.
Town Clerk and Zoning Administrator's Report with Graham Christie
ZA Report -Graham met with Scott Ackley of Wheelhouse Motors n Woodbury Village over the fence built
in the town highway ROW. Graham was met with accusations of unfair application of the zoning ordinance, to
some and not others, in the past. Chris suggests that Graham should not feel responsible for practices done
before he took on the role of ZA. Graham plans to post information about zoning permits on FPF, explaining
how the process will work going forward.
Winter Sand Bid Following the ZA discussion, Graham presents the bids submitted for the winter sand
contract; 3 bids were submitted for a 3 year contract. Gravel Construction bid $18.20/yd delivered and
$9.30/yd picked up in Wolcott. Salvas Paving (Stowe) bid $26.50/yd delivered and $11.25/yd picked up.
Acker Excavating, from Bolton, bid $35.50/yd delivered and $16.00/yd picked up (unknown location). Michael
and Dana each confirmed that Peter would choose Gravel Construction above all other bidders because of the
quality of sand and the proximity of the pit. The contract will be awarded to Gravel Construction for the winter
sand, for three years.
Town Clerk Report Graham presented a permit request from WEC for a proposed line extension from
Cabot Road to a property where a house is being constructed. The WSB approved the permit. Graham shared
a notice from the state of a statutory change requiring that the town's fire chief must serve as the Fire Warden ..
For Woodbury, this is already the case Paul Cerutti is and has been the VVVFD chief and the town's fire
warden for several years. Jacob Cerutti is the Deputy Fire Warden. Paul Cerutti reported that the East
Montpelier Fire Department will provide Fire Warden services for Calais.
Town Treasurer's Report with Lilly Baron
Fund Balance Report The town's total cash on hand is $345,583. The General Fund received the anticipated
Education Tax Refund of $39,434.07, which helped improve the year-end fund balance. The return of de­
obligated FEMA mitigation funds created a $104,867 deficit in the FEMA Mitigation Fund. Combined with the
current HERF deficit of $36,874, the Town is carrying a total deficit of $141,741. The total amount of FEMA
money returned was $526,000 . (Most of this was expected to be returned. $105,000 was funds expended by
the town that we had been fighting to keep, unsuccessfully.) Lilly hand delivered the check to VEM to avoid
their threats
Financial Dashboard The General Fund finished June with a $41,544 deficit. Overall, expenditures came in
almost exactly at the FY26 budgeted amount. The deficit is primarily the result of lower-than-budgeted

revenues, resulting in the use of most of the General Fund's unassigned fund balance. A significant portion of
the revenue shortfall is attributable to delinquent taxes, and we expect to continue collecting those outstanding
amounts.
The Highway Fund exceeded budgeted revenues and, despite a couple unexpected truck repairs, finished the
year $36,206 under budget, resulting in a $54,328 surplus for FY26. Overall, the Town finished the FY26
budget year with a net surplus of $12,784.
Tax Anticipation Note Lilly is still hopeful that the town will not need to draw on its TAN. Lilly is
monitoring the town's cash position weekly and will recommend a draw if the town's projected cash balance is
expected to fall below $175,000. This threshold represents approximately 1.4 months of average
operating expenses and provides a reasonable cushion for payroll, accounts payable, and unexpected
expenses. The goal is to utilize available cash before borrowing in order to minimize interest costs; however,
this
must be balanced with adequate liquidity. If projected accounts payable, payroll, or other obligations
would bring the town's cash balance below the established threshold, Lilly will recommend drawing on the TAN
to maintain a healthy operating position.
WSB Special Meeting to prepare to set Woodbury Tax Rate Lilly and the WSB set a date of Tuesday, July
21
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at 5:30 for this meeting.
Updates on Buyouts with John Gordon
John stated that Larry Ferno was the only contractor who showed up for the site visit for the demolition of the
buyout buildings. Diana asked about the newly installed spigot by the well site. Robin replied that the pump
and line were in need of immediate repair and the spigot was put in place while everything was dug up.
Personnel Policy with Lilly Baron
. The WSB reviewed the latest draft of the personnel policy. Robin pointed out items in the PP that need
correction; The WSB agreed and the item will be corrected. The WSB will approve the PP at its next meeting.
Executive Session pursuant to 1VSA 313(a)(1 )(E) addressing tentative
negotiations
The WSB voted to enter executive session at 7:52 p.m. The Executive session was closed at 8:20. 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 8:40.
Signatures and Approval
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Diana Peduzzi
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Select Board – July 21 – DRAFT MINUTES

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Woodbury Select Board
Minutes of the Special Meeting
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 5:30 P.M.
at the Woodbury Town Office


The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 5:30. Present were the
Select Board Members and Treasurer Lilly Baron. John Holahan, local camp
owner, also attended.

Adjustments to the agenda: the first Executive Session was moved up. Update on
buyouts was added

Executive Session: At 5:35 The Board voted to enter executive session pursuant
to 1 V.S.A. §313(a)(1)(E) – negotiations possibly resulting in legal action. The
Session was closed at 5:40. The Board voted to approve the proposed response to
Swenson Granite/Polycor based on suggestions by Attorney David Mears.

Budget analysis: Lilly presented an end-of-fiscal-year summary including
suggested adjustments for the tax rate discussion. After an initial review, the
Board decided to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel wage issues prior
to addressing the budget/tax rate.

Executive Session: at 6:00 the Board convened an Executive Session pursuant to 1
V.S.A. §313(a)(1)(E). The session closed at 6:30. The following changes were
discussed and approved:

Based on recommendations by Town Audit Chair John Reid, (and based on an
annual wage survey by the Vermont League of Cities and Towns) it was decided to
increase the wages of paid staff and elected officials, in an attempt to bring these
wages closer to an average wage for similar positions in Vermont towns. These
four paid employeesions have proven their dedication to their positions and
professional performance.
Graham Christie – Town Clerk - upon completion of four months, $30.00. At 24
hours a week this item will total less than was budgeted for FY27.
Lillian Baron, Treasurer – Lilly has shown exemplary skill in her position. She has
taken on additional duties on behalf of the Select Board. She is now approved to
work 30 hours a week which qualifies as a Full-Time employee under state law.

She will now qualify for Health Insurance and other benefits. Her hourly wage is
increased from $32.45 to $35.50.
Graham and Lilly have worked together for several months and now plan to cover
the duties of Assistant Town Clerk, thus saving the $22,000 budgeted for that
position.

Road Commissioner Peter Dailey and Road Crew member Tim Neill will each
receive an hourly wage increase of $3.00.

Review end-of-year finances in detail, compare to FY2027 approved budget.
The board perused the budget and actual, and discussed ways to reduce the
preliminary tax rate.
- $20,000 must be added to the Road budget to account for the bid on the
Valley Lake Road culvert project.
- $15,000 can be deducted from the culvert budget
- The estimate for the Swenson reimbursement can be increased from $25,000
to $30,000, following most recent years
- Decrease the allocation into the HERF from $125,000 to $115,000
- Road crew budget – likely savings on health insurance and other full time
benefits during staff shortages.
Further adjustments may be necessary to address the deficit created when FEMA
refused to allow use of un-deobligated funds which financed new roofs on two
town buildings.

These adjustments have so far redueed the pending tax rate from $0.974 per $100
of property value (as based on the voted budget) to .943

The meeting was adjourned at 7:05.

Signed on __________________
Chris Casey ______________________

Diana Peduzzi _____________________

John Gordon ______________________

Select Board – July 13 – DRAFT MINUTES

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Town of Woodbury Select Board Meeting Minutes
July 13, 2026
Attendees
Select Board Members: Diana Peduzzi, Chris Casey, John Gordon
Town Officials: Lilly Baron (Town Treasurer); Graham Christie (Town Clerk); David Barber (Library Trustee)
Town Employees: Michael Gray (WSB assistant): Robin Durkee (Town Clerk Asst.); Dana Huoppi (part time Road
Crew member)
Members of the Public: Susan Gabor; Greg Farnum
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 June 22, 2026 and July 6, 2026 Select Board meetings were approved.
Public Comment None
Road Report
Peter was unable to attend this meeting but spoke with Chris prior to the meeting; Chris reported on Peter's behalf.
Peter has some figures for the Ford 550 replacement. He and the WSB have focused on a smaller truck, like a Ford
350. Peter had obtained a quote from Hardwick Ford of a Ford 350 with a sander and plow. After an allotted
$30,000 trade-in for the 550, the new 350 with sander and plow would cost $77,000. Peter stated he would be
grading West Woodbury, East Hill and Dog Pond Road. Lilly mentioned that she was contacted by the Hardwick
town manager who would like to meet with the WSB to negotiate a new contract for snow plowing West Woodbury.

Grant Updates: with Michael Gray
Michael and Lilly will be completing the final step in the submission of the FEMA BRIC grant application (for a
scoping study of the B uck Lake Brook watershed) on Tuesday. The H&H study for Bailey Bridge Road culvert has
finally been done. The road crew plans on working on Foster Hill Road for the completion of its FY 26 GIA grant (a
portion of that grant covered the work on Wilbur Road last year.)
Town Highway 21Discontinuance with David Barber
The discussion centered around an old stone/earthen dam on David’s property that serves also as the bridge for
this old, long unused road. TH 21 is still a town Class 4 ro ad. TH 21 is undrivable and is not a through road. David
shared a map of his land parcel and video of the dam and its condition, which has been compromised fr om the
past few years of flooding. David plans to repair the dam and improving the road enough to allow him better
access to the interior of his property. He’d like to have the bridge repaired so that heavy trucks could safely cross
and allow for the possibility of building a house on the property in the future. Michael explains the town’s
responsibility for a Class 4 road , which includes the repair and upkeep of bridges and culverts. David would not
expect the town taxpayers to finance repairs to a road that serves only his property, so he has decided he would
prefer to have the town discontinue the road, thus giving up any right of the public to use it and removing any town
responsibility for repairs. The WSB requested that David submit a written petition (a letter) asking for the
discontinuation of TH 21. The WSB will then initiate the process for the discontinuation.

East Long Pond Dam
with Susan Gabor and Greg Farnum
Susan and Greg, representing the dam repair committee of the East Long Pond Assoc iation (ELPA), met with the
WSB to request that the town consider be ing the fiduciary holder of funds the ELPA will be raising towards the
repair of the dam on East Long Pond. The dam is owned by Hardwick Electric (HED) and is considered a high risk
dam in poor condition by the state . As with Nichols Pond Dam, HED is reluctant to finance the project. The ELPA
has been working with several organizations to better understand the situation at the dam and what would be
involved with the d am’s repair. Funding options are being researched A n H&H study was done by the state in 2023
and the repair is estimated to cost around 2 million dollars. Dubois and King Engineers have been hired by HED.
Greg provided copy of a Joint Operating Agreement, between the HED, the Town and the Owners’ Association,
which was used during the repair of Nichols Pond Dam in 2007, and asked if Woodbury would be willing to be a
part of a similar agreement, serving a s fiduciary holder ( as the town did for the Ni chols Pond dam repair) while the
group is collecting the funds to repair the dam. Chris stated that the WSB will need to better understand the
town’s responsibilities and liabilities should it choose to be a support in the dam’s repair. Diana reported a
previous conversation with Norman Etkind who, along with Michael, was involved in the Nichols Pond dam
replacement project, and Norman reported that the handling of the funds by the town, went smoothly.
Town Clerk and Z oning Administrator’s Report with Graham Christie
ZA Report –
Graham met with Scott Ackley of Wheelhouse Motors n Woodbury Village over the fence built in the
town highway ROW. Graham was met with accusations of unfair application of the zoning ordinance , to some and
not others, in the past. Chris suggests that Graham should not feel responsible for practices done before he took
on the role of ZA. Graham plans to post information about zoning permits on FPF, explaining how the process will
work going forward.
Winter Sand Bid Following the ZA discussion, Graham presents the bids submitted for the winter sand
contract; 3 bids were submitted for a 3 year contract. Gravel Construction bid $18.20/yd delivered and $9.30/yd
picked up in Wolcott. Salvas Paving (Stowe) bid $26.50/yd delivered and $11.25/yd picked up. Acker Excavating,
from Bolton, bid $35.50/yd delivered and $16.00/yd picked up (unknown location). Michael and Dana eached
confirmed that Peter would choose Gravel Construction above all other bidders because of the quality of sand and
the proximity of the pit. The contract will be awarded to Gravel Construction for the winter sand, for three years.
Town Clerk Report Graham presented a permit request fro m WEC for a proposed line extension from Cabot
Road to a property where a house is being constructed. The WSB approved the permit. Graham shared a notice
from the state of a statutory change requiring that the town’s fire chief must serve as the Fire Warden.. For
Woodbury, this is already the case Paul Cerutti is and has been the WVFD chief and the town’s fi re warden for
several years. Jacob Ceruttin is the Deputy Fire Warden. Paul Cerutti reported that the East Montpelier Fire
Department will provide Fire Warden services for Calais.
Town Treasurer’s Report with Lilly Baron
Fund Balance Report The town's total cash on hand is $345,583. The General Fund received the anticipated
Education Tax Refund of $39,434.07, which helped improve the year-end fund balance. The return of de-obligated
FEMA mitigation funds created a $104,867 deficit in the FEMA Mitigation Fund. Combined with the current HERF
deficit of $36,874, the Town is carrying a total deficit of $141,741. The total amount of FEMA money returned was
$526,000 . (Most of this was expected to be returned. $105,000 was funds expended by the town that we had
been fighting to keep, unsuccessfully.) Lilly hand delivered the check to VEM to avoid their threats

Financial Dashboard The General Fund finished June with a $41,544 deficit. Overall, expenditures came in almost
exactly at the FY26 budgeted amount. The deficit is primarily the result of lower-than-budgeted revenues, resulting

in the use of most of the General Fund's unassigned fund balance. A significant portion of the revenue shortfall is
attributable to delinquent taxes, and we expect to continue collecting those outstanding amounts.
The Highway Fund exceeded budgeted revenues and, despite a couple unexpected truck repairs, finished the year
$36,206 under budget, resulting in a $54,328 surplus for FY26. Overall, the Town finished the FY26 budget year
with a net surplus of $12,784.
Tax Anticipation Note Lilly is still hopeful that the town will not need to draw on its TAN. Lilly is
monitoring the town’s cash position weekly and will recommend a draw if the town’s projected cash balance is
expected to fall below $175,000. This threshold represents approximately 1.4 months of average
operating expenses and provides a reasonable cushion for payroll, accounts payable, and unexpected
expenses. The goal is to utilize available cash before borrowing in order to minimize interest costs; however, this
must be balanced with adequate liquidity. If projected accounts payable, payroll, or other obligations
would bring the town’s cash balance below the established threshold, Lilly will recommend drawing on the TAN
to maintain a healthy operating position.
WSB Special Meeting to prepare to set Woodbury Tax Rate Lilly and the WSB set a date of Tuesday, July 21
st
at
5:30 for this meeting.
Updates on Buyouts with John Gordon
John stated that Larry Ferno was the only contractor who showed up for the site visit for the demolition of the
buyout buildings. Diana asked about the newly installed spigot by the well site. Robin repli ed that the pump and
line were in need of immediate repair and the spigot was put in place while everything was dug up.
Personnel Policy with Lilly Baron
The WSB reviewed the latest draft of the personnel policy. Robin pointed out items in the PP that need correction;
The WSB agreed and the item will be corrected. The WSB will approve the PP at its next meeting.
Executive Session pursuant to 1VSA 313(a)(1)(E) addressing tentative negotiations
The WSB voted to enter executive session at 7:52 p.m. The Executive session was closed at 8:20. 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 8:40.
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; 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; EOA – Elected Officials Agreement; 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; 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; PTO – Paid Time Off; RBT – RB
Technologies; RC – Road Commissioner; REI – Road Erosion Inventory; RFP – Request for Proposal; ROW – Right of Way; 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; VAST – Vermont
Association of Snow Travelers; WC – Workman’s Compensation; WCC – Woodbury Conservation Commission; WCL –
Woodbury Community Library; W/CFS – Woodbury/Calais Food Shelf; WCSD – Washington County Sheriff’s Department;
WEC – Washington Electric Co.; WHRT – Woodbury-Hardwick Rail Trail; WRSC – Worcester Rangers Snowmobile Club; WSB
– Woodbury Select Board; WPC – Woodbury Planning Commission; WNRCD – Winooski Natural Resources Conservation
District; WVFD – Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department; ZA – Zoning Administrator; ZBA – Zoning Board of Adjustment

Select Board – July 6 – MINUTES

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Woodbury Select Board -Special Meeting
Minutes
Monday July 6, 2026, 6:00 P.M.
at the Woodbury Town Office
The meeting was called to order at 6:05. Present were select board members Chris
Casey, Diana Peduzzi and John Gordon, as well as John Reid, Auditor and David
Mears, attorney, by phone.
The agenda was adjusted to add a second executive session later in the meeting to
discuss employee/personnel issues. 313 (a)( 1 )(B)
At 6:10 The Board voted to convene an Executive Session pursuant to 1 V.S.A.
§313(a)(l )(E) -legal matters -to include John Reid and David Mears.
6:45 the Board closed the Executive Session, and voted to instruct attorney
Mears to draft a letter to Swenson Granite Company, with our response to the June
26 letter from Chris Roy, Attorney for Swenson. The Board will review the draft
for final approval at its regular meeting on July 13.
6:50 -John Reid presented a report he compiled from an annual compensation
survey done by the Vermont League of Cities and Towns.
6:52 The Board voted to convene an Executive session pursuant to 1 VSA
313(a)(l)(B). No decisions were made and the session was closed at 7:05
7: 10 The board began review of the end-of FY 2026 numbers in preparation for
setting the FY2027 tax rate in the near future.
7: 15 The meeting was adjourned.
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Select Board – June 22 – MINUTES

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Town of Woodbury Select Board Meeting
Minutes
June 22, 2026
Attendees
Select Board Members: Diana Peduzzi, Chris Casey, John Gordon
Town Officials: Lilly Baron (Town Treasurer); Graham Christie (Town Clerk)
Town Employees: Peter Dailey (Road Commissioner); Michael Gray (WSB assistant): Robin Durkee (Town
Clerk Asst.)
Members of the Public: Carol Ray
Media: Jerome Lipani -HCTV
Call to Order Chris called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
Adjustments to Agenda The emergency generator will be discussed in the Update section
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
The minutes from the June 9, 2026, Select Board meeting were approved.
Public Comment Robin asked, when will Cabot Road be graded? Peter replied, tomorrow.
Road Commissioner's Report with Peter Dailey
Garage Roof Update -Chris reported no updates on the garage roof. He spoke with Chris Temple (DeWolfe
Engineering) and was told by Chris that before agreeing to advise the town, he might need to run it by the new
owner of the company.
550 Update -Peter has not received any responses, after many inquiries, from McGee Ford about costs for a
new 550 or smaller replacement. He contacted Lamoille Valley Ford and was given a quote of $64,000 for a
new 350 truck with a plow. Peter will get the old 550 from McGee and deliver it to Lamoille Valley so they can
give a trade-in estimate. The Town may need to get a new sander that would work with a new 350.
Wheeler Hill Road -Work is almost complete on the south side of Wheeler Hill Road. Check dams and
hydroseeding of the ditching will complete the project. The section of road has also been resurfaced with
crushed ledge, which should hold up better than gravel.
Log Town Road -The recent heavy downpours have trenched Log Town Road and restricted travel to one
lane. The road crew will be repairing the damage this week.
Roadside Mower -The roadside mower is down with worn out bearings. Finding replacements has been hard
as the company that built the mower went out of business soon after our purchase. Peter has found one
replacement bearing but it is very expensive -$700. The mower, which attaches to the bucket loader, has
always been an inconvenience, as it limits the use of the bucket loader and adds wear and tear on the loader.
Hiring out the roadside mowing was discussed.
Access Permit -Peter has an access permit for a property owner along County Road who wants to create a
log landing near the road and an access point to the landing from the road. The permit was signed.
Grant Updates: with Michael Gray
The town has received the officially signed grant agreements for 4 VTrans grants. These include the
engineering and design work for the future culvert replacements on Church Street and Bailey Bridge Road; the
paving grant for Foster Hill Road and the Better Roads grant for the village section of Valley Lake Road that
will be done in conjunction with this summer's culvert replacement at the bottom of Valley Lake Road. The
hydraulic studies for the Church Street and Bailey Bridge Road culvert work have been received. Finally, the
BRIC grant for a study of the Buck Lake Brook Watershed to mitigate future flooding in the village has passed

through the project review process and is now being prepared for submission to FEMA for review. Michael is
working with Keith Cubbon of CVRPC on this project.
Fire and EMS Protection Contract with WVFD
The FY 27 contract with the WVFD for fire and EMS protection was signed by the WSB.
Town Clerk's Report with Graham Christie
Graham reported there are 25 dogs belonging to 17 residents that have not yet been licensed. Graham
requests the WSB advise him on the best way to get word to these owners. It is suggested that a notice be
posted on FPF, after which another mailing or phone call might be the next step.
Town Treasurer's Report with Lilly Baron
FY27 Wage Increases -Lilly presented a warrant for WSB signature authorizing wage increases for
FY27. Some wage adjustments were implemented during FY26. Lilly requests the WSB review and confirm
that all current wages will receive the 3% increase (as of July 1) as approved during our budget meetings.
FY27 Sand Contract -The proposed sand contract for FY27 was discussed. The contract is identical to
the FY26 version, apart from updated dates. If the WSB and the Road Commissioner are
satisfied with the contract language, it will be released for bid. A one year contract versus a three year contract
for sand was discussed. The WSB decided to proceed with a three year contract. Because the contract amount
is expected to exceed $8,000, it will be advertised in the required posting locations and published in the
designated newspaper in accordance with procurement requirements. Lilly will send the RFP to the Times
Argus, the Hardwick Gazette and the News and Citizen, with mailings to suppliers who have bid in the past.
Accounts Payable Warrants: With the approaching end of the fiscal year, Lilly requests the WSB sign
two additional Accounts Payable warrants prior to the next regular meeting. These warrants will be prepared by
July 1. Lilly requests at least two WSB members to come to the office on July 1 to review and sign the
warrants.
Updates on Buyouts with John Gordon
John has prepared one RFP for the two buyout projects in the village. The WSB reviews and discusses
different parts of the project listed in the RFP. Robin asks about the artesian well that serves the town hall and
the post office. John will make discussed changes to the RFP and send the RFP to Graham to post.
FEMA Status Update Skip sent a report to the WSB stating that there is no change in the status.
Personnel Policy with Lilly Baron
Lilly has provided a summary of the changes to the Personnel Policy, along with the most recent draft of the
revised policy. If the WSB is satisfied with this version, we can move forward with formally adopting the policy.
Below is a list of the major changes made:
A. Holiday Time Section 20: The updated policy now states that there will be no premium stacking for
holiday pay and overtime.
B. Vacation Time Section 21: Vacation time is now awarded at 6 months, after the probation period, and
prorated for the remainder of the year.
C. Vacation Time Section 21: The policy regarding annual payout for unused vacation time has been
removed. It has been replaced by an increase in allowable accrual of vacation time per year. Employees
will be paid out at time of separation up to 160 hours of vacation time.
D. Leave of Absence Without Pay Section 26: The new version of the draft allows employees who take
an unpaid leave of absence the ability to stay on our benefits for up to two weeks. Beyond that, the
employee has the option to continue on the town's benefit plan but must pay the monthly premium.
The WSB discussed the changes. The WSB will place the personnel policy for final approval on the July 13
th
agenda

Updates and Other Business
Emergency Generator -John talked to Paul Cerutti about the generator and was told that the WVFD
does still check the fluids monthly and the generator is programmed to turn on and run once a week. John
explained that it does take a period of time for the generator to kick in with a power outage and that the short
glitch outage of a few weeks ago was probably not long enough to trigger the generator.
Swenson Granite/Polycor -Swenson has requested that the Act 250 hearing be postponed to a later
date, to allow continued negotiations. WSB approved the request and the District Commission approved it -
allowing up to 60 days. Carol Ray discussed the quarry expansion and her concerns that it has been difficult to
follow the process. She requests access to related documents. Diana explained that all documents are
publicly available and how to access them. The Zoning Board of Adjustment issued their final decision last
week. Copies of the decision have (today) been mailed to all adjoining property owners and those who
attended a hearing and requested "interested person" status. Copies of the Town's Pre-Hearing Testimony
and the ZBA decision will be made available at the Town Office.
Bills and Payroll: Bills and payroll orders were signed at the end of the meeting.
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 P.M.
Signatures Approval
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; 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; EOA -Elected Officials Agreement; 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; 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; PTO -Paid Time Off; RBT -RB
Technologies; RC -Road Commissioner; REI -Road Erosion Inventory; RFP -Request for Proposal; ROW-Right of
• Way; 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; VAST-Vermont Association of Snow Travelers; WC -Workman's Compensation; 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; WRSC -Worcester Rangers
Snowmobile Club; WSB -Woodbury Select Board; WPC -Woodbury Planning Commission; WNRCD -Winooski Natural
Resources Conservation District; WVFD -Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department; ZA -Zoning Administrator; ZBA­
Zoning Board of Adjustment

Select Board – June 22 – DRAFT MINUTES

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Town of Woodbury Select Board Meeting Minutes
June 22, 2026
Attendees
Select Board Members: Diana Peduzzi, Chris Casey, John Gordon
Town Officials: Lilly Baron (Town Treasurer); Graham Christie (Town Clerk)
Town Employees: Peter Dailey (Road Commissioner ); Michael Gray (WSB assistant): Robin Durkee (Town Clerk
Asst.)
Members of the Public: Carol Ray
Media: Jerome Lipani – HCTV
Call to Order Chris called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
Adjustments to Agenda The emergency generator will be discussed in the Update se ction
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
The minutes from the June 9, 2026, Select Board meeting were approved.
Public Comment Robin asked, when will Cabot Road be graded? Peter replied, tomorrow.
Road Commissioner’s Report with Peter Dailey
Garage Roof Update - Chris reported no updates on the garage roof. He spoke with Chris Temple (DeWolfe
Engineering) and was told by Chris that before agreeing to advise the town, he might need to run it by the new
owner of the company.
550 Update – Peter has not received any responses, after many inquiries, from McGee Ford about costs for a new
550 or smaller replacement. He contacted Lamoille Valley Ford and was given a quote of $64,000 for a new 350
truck with a plow. Peter will get the old 550 from McGee and deliver it to Lamoille Valley so they can give a trade-in
estimate. The Town may need to get a new sander that would work with a new 350.
Wheeler Hill Road - Work is almost complete on the south side of Wheeler Hill Road. Check dams and
hydroseeding of the ditching will complete the project. The section of road has also been resurfaced with crushed
ledge, which should hold up better than gravel.
Log Town Road – The recent heavy downpours have trenched Log Town Road and restricted travel to one lane. The
road crew will be repairing the damage this week.
Roadside Mower - The roadside mower is down with worn out bearings. Finding replacements has been hard as
the company that built the mower no longer exists. Peter has found one replacement but it is very expensive – $700
for one bearing. The mower, which attaches to the bucket loader, has always been an inconvenience , as it limits
the use of the bucket loader and adds wear and tear on the loader. Hiring out the roadside mowing was discussed.
Access Permit – Peter has an access permit for a property owner along County Road who wants to create a log
landing near the road and an access point to the landing from the road. The permit was signed.
Grant Updates: with Michael Gray
The town has received the officially signed grant agreements for 4 VTrans grants. These include the engineering
and design work for the future culvert replacements on Church Street and B ailey Bridge Road; the paving grant for
Foster Hill Road and the Better Roads grant for the village section of Valley Lake Road that will be done in
conjunction with this summer’s culvert replacement at the bottom of Valley Lake Road. The hydraulic studies for
the Church Street and B ailey Bridge Road culv ert work have been received. Finally, the BRIC grant for a study of
the Buck Lake Brook Watershed to mitigate flooding in the village has passed through the project review process

and is now being prepared for submission to FEMA for review. Michael is working with Keith Cubbon of CVRPC on
this project.
Fire and EMS Protection Contract with WVFD
The FY 27 contract with the WVFD for fire and EMS protection was signed by the WSB.
Town Clerk’s Report with Graham Christie
Graham reported there are 25 dogs belonging to 17 residents that have not yet been licensed. Graham requests
the WSB advise him on the best way to get word to these owners. It is suggested that a notice be posted on FPF ,
after which another mailing or phone call might be next..
Town Treasurer’s Report with Lilly Baron
FY27 Wage Increases – Lilly presented a warrant for WSB signature authorizing wage increases for
FY27. Some wage adjustments were implemented during FY26. Lilly requests the WSB review and confirm that all
current wages will receive the 3% increase (as of July 1) as approved during our budget meetings.
FY27 Sand Contract - The proposed sand contract for FY27 was discussed. The contract is identical to
the FY26 version, apart from updated dates. If the WSB and the Road Commissioner are
satisfied with the contract language, it will be released for bid. A one year contract versus a three year contract for
sand was discussed. The WSB decided to proceed with a three year contract. Because the contract amount is
expected to exceed $8,000, it will be advertised in the required posting locations and published in the designated
newspaper in accordance with procurement requirements. Lilly will send the RFP to the Times Argus, the
Hardwick Gazette (News and Citizen?) and a couple of suppliers who have bid in the past.
Accounts Payable Warrants: With the approaching end of the fiscal year, Lilly requests the WSB sign
two additional Accounts Payable warrants prior to the next regular meeting. These warrants will be prepared by
July 1. Lilly requests at least two WSB members to come to the office on July 1 to review and sign the warrants.
Updates on Buyouts with John Gordon
John has prepared one RFP for the two buyout projects in the village. The WSB reviews and discusses different
parts of the project listed in the RFP. Robin asks about the artesian well that serves the town hall and the post
office. John will make discussed changes to the RFP and send the RFP to Graham to post.
FEMA Status Update Skip sent a report to the WSB stating that there is no change in the status.
Personnel Policy with Lilly Baron
Lilly has provided a summary of the changes to the Personnel Policy, along with the
most recent draft of the
revised policy. If the WSB is satisfied with this version, we can move forward
with formally adopting the policy.
Below is a list of the major changes made:

A. Holiday Time Section 20: The updated policy now states that there will be no premium stacking for
holiday pay and overtime.
B. Vacation Time Section 21: Vacation time is now awarded at 6 months, after the probation period, and
prorated for the remainder of the year.
C. Vacation Time Section 21: The policy regarding annual payout for unused vacation time has been
removed. It has been replaced by an increase in allowable accrual of vacation time per year. Employees
will be paid out at time of separation up to 160 hours of vacation time.
D. Leave of Absence Without Pay Section 26: The new version of the draft allows employees who take
an unpaid leave of absence the ability to stay on our benefits for up to two weeks. Beyond that, the
employee has the option to continue on the town's benefit plan but must pay the monthly premium.
The WSB discusses these changes with Lilly suggesting one change that Lilly will incorporate. The WSB will place
the personnel policy for final approval on the July 13
th
agenda

Updates and Other Business
Emergency Generator – John talked to Paul Cerutti about the generator and was told that the WVFD do es
check the fluids monthly and the generator is programmed to turn on and run once a week. John explained that it
does take a period of time for the generator to kick in with a power outage and that the short glitch outage of a few
weeks ago was probably not long enough to trigger the generator.

Swenson/Polycor Quarry -
Swenson has requested that the Act 250 hearing be postponed to a later date , to
allow continued negotiations. The District Commission approved the request – allowing up to 60 days. Carol Ray
discussed the quarry expansion and her concerns that it has been difficult to follow the process. She requests
access to related documents. Diana explained that all documents are publicly available and how to access them.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment issued their final decision last week. Copies of the decision have (today) been
mailed to all who attended a hearing and requested “interested person” status. Copies of the Pre-Hearing
Testimony and the ZBA decision will be made available at the Town Office.
Bills and Payroll: Bills and payroll orders were signed at the end of the meeting.

Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7 :36 P.M.
Signatures and Approval
Chris Casey ______________________ Diana Peduzzi _________________________
John Gordon ______________________ Date Approved __________

Gu
ide 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; EOA – Elected Officials Agreement; 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; HPD – Hardwick Police Department; H&H –
Hydrological & Hydraulic; LE MP – 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; PTO – Paid Time Off; RBT – RB
Technologies; RC – Road Commissioner; REI – Road Erosion Inventory; RFP – Request for Proposal; ROW – Right of Way; 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; VAST – Vermont
Association of Snow Travelers; WC – Workman’s Compensation; 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; WRSC – Worcester Rangers Snowmobile Club; WSB – Woodbury Select Board; WPC –
Woodbury Planning Commission; WNRCD – Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District; WVFD – Woodbury Volunteer
Fire Department; ZA – Zoning Administrator; ZBA – Zoning Board of Adjustment

Select Board – June 9 – MINUTES

by
Town of Woodbury Select Board Meeting
Minutes
June 9, 2026
Attendees
Select Board Members: Diana Peduzzi, Chris Casey, John Gordon
Town Officials: Lilly Baron (Town Treasurer)
Town Employees: Peter Dailey (Road Commissioner); Michael Gray (WSB assistant)
Members of the Public: Carol Ray
Media: Jerome Lipani -HCTV
Call to Order Chris called the meeting to order at 6:04 P.M.
Adjustments to Agenda add David Barber's request to declassify TH 21 and bridge repair
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
The minutes from the May 27, 2026, Select Board meeting were approved:
Public Comment Carol Ray requests a discussion and more transparency about the Swenson
Quarry expansion and permitting processes. Carol states she is not concerned about the reimbursement rate
the WSB is negotiating, her greater concern is about the quality of life in Woodbury. The WSB discusses this
with Carol, pointing out their role within the Act 250 process and the ZBA's role, stressing that the ZBA is the
entity Carol should bring her concerns to.
Road Commissioner's Report with Peter Dailey
Peter has not been able to meet with David Barber to look at the bridge on TH21. Peter has met with a
resident on Cabot Road who is requesting a permit for a curb cut and wants to bore under the road to run a
power line. The landowner was advised to pick up three permit applications at the Town Office -access (curb
cut), Work within the Road ROW and a zoning application. On Friday Peter met with VAST on site along West.
Woodbury Road to review their proposed work to improve the road for snowmobile travel. They have
requested the road be closed for the two weeks the work is being done. The work is anticipated to occur in the
fall. The WSB approves closing the road as long as it does not affect any residents. The permit for the road
work was signed. Peter is still waiting for McGee Ford to get back to him with a trade-in offer for the 550 and
pricing for a smaller truck. Peter has met with the NEK/CVFiber reps and the permit to allow placing
underground fiber in the ROW of Scribner Road, was signed with the condition that the conduit for the cable
will be underneath the culvert. The culvert replacement and fiber wiil have to be done simultaneously.
Discussion then turns to the garage ceiling/roof project.
Garage Roof Repair Chris met with Steve Connor of Connor Contracting (who lives in Woodbury) to review
the roof and ceiling repair. They established there was no water leakage with the chimney but there was water
damage to the roof sheathing, most likely from condensation. Steve felt the· $40k PACIF had proposed as
compensation for the repair work would not cover the work that would be needed. There will be another on site
meeting with PACIF to take another look at the project. Chris feels it may be too late to hire a contractor to do
the work this year. He feels the town may have to come up with a short-term fix for the coming winter while
also working out a long-term plan/vision for a new garage. The board realizes that the garage is not in good
shape and is deficient in many ways. He will be meeting with the Calais SB to see if there might be the
possibility of sharing garage space there. Options for a new garage and ways to get more space for use at or
near the present garage, were discussed. Another local resident, Chris Temple of DeWolfe Engineering, might
be helpful.

Grant Updates: with Michael Gray
Michael has received the VTrans grant agreements for the culvert engineering/design work of Church Street
and Bailey Bridge Road. He is also anticipating grant agreement forms for the paving of Foster Hill Road and
the Better Roads Valley Lake Road project. The WSB authorized him to sign the grant agreements on behalf
of the town.
Town Treasurer's Report with Lilly Baron
The General Fund is currently operating at a budget deficit of -$73,235. The town is just slightly under
$100,000 off from our budgeted revenue. This translates closely to the $92,498 still sitting in our
delinquencies for the current year. The Highway Fund has a budget surplus of $108,378, and remains in
a strong position. Our Highway fund has exceeded our budgeted revenues and is currently underspent
for this period. Overall, the FY26 budget remains in a net position of $35,143 year-to-date when considering
both funds. Total cash on hand is $905,310. As a reminder, $527,301 of our current cash balance is restricted
FEMA funding that will be repaid once we receive formal notice to return the funds.
Given the substantial FEMA funding received last year, a direct comparison of total cash balances is not
an apples-to-apples comparison. Excluding restricted FEMA funds, our current cash position is
$378,010, compared to $562,854 at Period 11 (the month before the end of the fiscal year) last year, a
decrease of $184,844 year over year. One driving factor of this decrease is purchase of the new truck and
deficit in the HERF fund. In the General Fund, we should still be receiving a large refund from the School
District for an overpayment on the State Education Tax payment which will increase our General Fund before
the end of the fiscal year.
The end of the fiscal year is approaching. Lilly will provide a report on the month of June at the first meeting in
July, followed by a full fiscal year-end review at the second meeting. Over the next few weeks, we will gain a
clearer picture of our cash flow needs and whether it would be prudent for Woodbury to utilize its line of credit
to bridge the gap between the end of the fiscal year and the receipt of tax revenues.
Lilly then informed the WSB of a town tax policy that is not compensated regarding the town's tax payment for
its school tax. Woodbury provides a veterans' property tax exemption that is not recognized by the State for
education tax purposes. As a result, while the exemption reduces the Town's taxable grand list, it does not
reduce the amount of state education tax that Woodbury is required to remit to the State. Under 32 V.S.A. §
5404a(d), municipalities that offer this exemption are expected to establish a separate tax rate to recover the
state education tax associated with the exempted value. Woodbury has not historically done this. As a result,
the Town has effectively absorbed this cost rather than collecting it through taxation. The impact on taxpayers
is expected to be minimal. In simple terms, the Town must raise the amount of state education tax attributable
to the veterans' exemption and spread that cost across the entire tax base. This is a topic that should be part
of our tax-rate discussions for the new fiscal year.
Lilly then shared that she has learned that temporary employees working more than 20 weeks in a year are
considered eligible for sick time. Both temporary employees have crossed this threshold. Lilly will begin
tracking their sick time. Temporary employees are not eligible for VMERS.
Updates on Buyouts with John Gordon
John states that there is not much new to report. The site inspection for asbestos at the two buyout sites will
occur the following day. If asbestos abatement is needed, the work may need to go out to bid according to the
town's purchasing policy. The led to a discussion of the Purchasing Policy and whether it should be updated.
The policy is more than ten years old. It is also stated that the policy is not law and has been overridden in
some instances in the past, always with good reason. Compliance with a local policy is required by FEMA and
other funders.

Emergency Generator The emergency generator failed to kick in during a brief power outage
over the last weekend, causing concerns from the school. When they arrived on Monday and realized there
had been an outage, Michael was called by the school and he discussed this with the maintenance person at
the school. Michael provided the MOU for the generator to the school and Diana. Under the MOU, the town is
responsible for the emergency generator and it's fuel (LPG). Discussion followed on how to remedy the
situation. Chris will call Brookfield Services to discuss an automatic weekly firing of the generator and Diana
will contact Joe Houston, head of OSSU building maintenance, to also discuss. John will check with Paul
Cerutti to ask if the WVFD is still checking the fluid levels during their monthly truck check.
FEMA Status Update There is no change in the town's status with FEMA. Lily and Skip are
double-checking to make sure the figures are correct.
Appointments The WSB appointed the following town residents to the Woodbury Fund Board -Robin
Durkee, Alex Peltz, George Sawyer, Gary Smith and Natalya Zahn.
Updates and Other Business
Bills and Payroll: Bills and payroll orders were signed at the end of the meeting.
Swenson/Polycor Quarry Act 250 Hearing Request: The hearing Is scheduled for June 26. The
SB has worked with John Reid and the town's attorney to prepare Pre_Hearing Testimony that was submitted
by the June 3 deadline.
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 P.M .
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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; 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; EOA -Elected Officials Agreement; 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; 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; PTO -Paid Time Off; RBT -RB Technologies; RC -Road Commissioner; REI -Road Erosion
Inventory; RFP -Request for Proposal; ROW -Right of Way; 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; VAST -Vermont Association of Snow Travelers; WC -Workman's Compensation; WCC -Woodbury Conservation
Commission; WCL -Woodbury Community Library; W/CFS -Woodbury/Calais Food Shelf; WCSD -Washington County Sheriffs
Department; WHRT -Woodbury-Hardwick Rail Trail; WRSC -Worcester Rangers Snowmobile Club; WSB -Woodbury Select Board;
WPC -Woodbury Planning Commission; WNRCD -Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District; WVFD -Woodbury Volunteer
Fire Department; ZA -Zoning Administrator; ZBA -Zoning Board of Adjustment

Select Board – June 9 – DRAFT MINUTES

by
Town of Woodbury Select Board Meeting Minutes
June 9, 2026
Attendees
Select Board Members: Diana Peduzzi, Chris Casey, John Gordon
Town Officials: Lilly Baron (Town Treasurer)
Town Employees: Peter Dailey (Road Commissioner ); Michael Gray (WSB assistant)
Members of the Public: Carol Ray
Media: Jerome Lipani – HCTV
Call to Order Chris called the meeting to order at 6:04 P.M.
Adjustments to Agenda add David Barber’s request to declassify TH 21 and bridge repair
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
The minutes from the May 27, 2026, Select Board meeting were approved.
Public Comment Carol Ray requests a discussion and more transparency about the Swenson Quarry
expansion and permitting processes. Carol states she is not concerned about the reimbursement rate the WSB is
negotiating, her greater concern is about the quality of life in Woodbury. The WSB discusses this with Carol,
pointing out their role within the Act 250 process and the ZBA’s role, stressing that the ZBA is the entity Carol
should bring her concerns to.
Road Commissioner’s Report with Peter Dailey
Peter has not been able to meet with David Barber to look at the bridge on TH21. Peter has met with a resident on
Cabot Road who is requesting a permit for a curb cut and wants to bore under the road to run a power line. The
landowner was advised to pick up three permit applications at the Town Office – access (curb cut), Work within the
Road ROW and a zoning application. On Friday Peter met with VAST on site along West Woodbury Road to review
their proposed work to improve the road for snowmobile travel. They have requested the road be closed for the two
weeks the work is being done. The work is anticipated to occur in t he fall. The WSB approves closing the road as
long as it does not affect any residents. The permit for the road work was signed. Peter is still waiting for McGee
Ford to get back to him with a trade-in offer for the 550 and pricing for a smaller truck. Peter has met with the
NEK/CVFiber reps and the permit to allow placing underground fiber in the ROW of Scribner Road, was signed with
the condition that the conduit for the cable will be underneath the culvert. The culvert replacement and fiber wiil
have to be done simultaneously. Discussion then turns to the garage ceiling/roof project.
Garage Roof Repair Chris met with Steve Connor of Connor Contracting (who lives in Woodbury) to review the
roof and ceiling repair. They established there was no water leakage with the chimney but there was water damage
to the roof sheathing, most likely from condensation. Steve felt the $40k PACIF had proposed as compensation for
the repair work would not cover the work that would be needed. There will be another on site meeting wi th PACIF
to take another look at the project. Chris feels it may be too late to hire a contractor to do the work this year. He
feels the town may have to come up with a short-term fix for the coming winter while also working out a long -term
plan/vision for a new garage. The board realizes that the garage is not in good shape and is deficient in many ways.
He will be meeting with the Calais SB to see if there might be the possibility of sharing garage space there. Options
for a new garage and ways to get more space for use at or near the present garage , were discussed. Another local
resident, Chris Temple of DeWolfe Engineering, might be helpful.

Grant Updates: with Michael Gray
Michael has received the VTrans grant agreements for the culvert engineering /design work of Church Street and
Bailey Bridge Road. He is also anticipating grant agreement forms for the paving of Foster Hill Road and the Better
Roads Valley Lake Road project. The WSB authorized him to sign the grant agreements on behalf of the town.
Town Treasurer’s Report with Lilly Baron
The General Fund is currently operating at a budget deficit of - $73,235. The town is just slightly under
$100,000 off from our budgeted revenue. This translates closely to the $92,498 still sitting in our
delinquencies for the current year. The Highway Fund has a budget surplus of $108,378, and remains in
a strong position. Our Highway fund has exceeded our budgeted revenues and is currently underspent
for this period. Overall, the FY26 budget remains in a net position of $35,143 year-to-date when considering both
funds. Total cash on hand is $905,310. As a reminder, $527,301 of our current cash balance is restricted FEMA
funding that will be repaid once we receive formal notice to return the funds.
Given the substantial FEMA funding received last year, a direct comparison of total cash balances is not
an apples-to-apples comparison. Excluding restricted FEMA funds, our current cash position is
$378,010, compared to $562,854 at Period 11(the month before the end of the fiscal year) last year, a decrease of
$184,844 year over year. One driving factor of this decrease is purchase of the new truck and deficit in the HERF
fund. In the General Fund, we should still be receiving a large refund from the School District for an
overpayment on the State Education Tax payment which will increase our General Fund before the end
of the fiscal year.
The end of the fiscal year s approaching. Lilly will provide a report on the month of June at the first meeting in July,
followed by a full fiscal year-end review at the second meeting. Over the next few weeks, we will gain a clearer
picture of our cash flow needs and whether it would be prudent for Woodbury to utilize its line of credit to bridge
the gap between the end of the fiscal year and the receipt of tax revenues.
Lilly then informed the WSB of a town tax policy that is not compensated regarding the town’s tax payment for its
school tax. Woodbury provides a veterans' property tax exemption that is not recognized by the State for
education tax purposes. As a result, while the exemption reduces the Town's taxable grand list, it does not reduce
the amount of state education tax that Woodbury is required to remit to the State. Under 32 V.S.A. § 5404a(d),
municipalities that offer this exemption are expected to establish a separate tax rate to recover the state
education tax associated with the exempted value. Woodbury has not historically done this. As a result, the Town
has effectively absorbed this cost rather than collecting it through taxation. The impact on taxpayers is expected to
be minimal. In simple terms, the Town must raise the amount of state education tax attributable to the veterans'
exemption and spread that cost across the entire tax base. This is a topic that should be part of our tax-rate
discussions for the new fiscal year.
Lilly then shared that she has learned that temporary employees working more than 20 weeks in a year are
considered eligible for sick time. Both temporary employees have crossed this threshold. Lilly will begin tracking
their sick time. Temporary employees are not eligible for VMERS.
Updates on Buyouts with John Gordon
John states that there is not much new to report. The site inspection for asbestos at the two buyout sites will occur
the following day. If asbestos abatement is needed, the work may need to go out to bid according to the town’s
purchasing policy. The led to a discussion of the Purchasing Policy and whether it should be updated. The policy is
more than ten years old. It is also stated that the policy is not law and has been overridden in some instances in
the past, always with good reason. Compliance with a local policy is required by FEMA and other funders.

Emergency Generator The emergency generator failed to kick in during a brief power outage over the
last weekend, causing concerns from the school. When they arrived on Monday and realized there had been an
outage, Michael was called by the school and he discussed this with the maintenance person at the school.
Michael provided the MOU for the generator to the school and Diana. Under the MOU, the town is responsible for
the emergency generator and it’s fuel (LPG). Discussion followed on how to remedy the situation. Chris will call
Brookfield Services to discuss an automatic weekly firing of the generator and Diana will contact Joe Houston,
head of OSSU building maintenance, to also discuss. John will check with Paul Cerutti to ask if the WVFD is still
checking the fluid levels during their monthly truck check.
FEMA Status Update There is no change in the town’s status with FEMA. Lilly noted there is a small
discrepancy over the amount she and Skip came up with for what is owed and the amount FEMA has indicated .
Appointments The WSB appoint ed the following town residents to the Woodbury Fund Board – Robin
Durkee, Alex Peltz, George Sawyer, Gary Smith and Natalya Zahn.
Updates and Other Business
Bills and Payroll: Bills and payroll orders were signed at the end of the meeting.
Swenson/Polycor Quarry Act 250 Hearing Request: The hearing Is scheduled for June 26. The SB has
worked with John Reid and the town’s attorney to prepare Pre_Hearing Testimony that was submitted by the June 3
deadline.
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7 :42 P.M.
Signatures and Approval
Chris Casey ______________________ Diana Peduzzi _________________________
John Gordon ______________________ Date Approved __________

Gu
ide 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; EOA – Elected Officials
Agreement; 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; HPD – Hardwick Police
Department; H&H – Hydrological & Hydraulic; LE MP – 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; PTO – Paid Time Off; RBT – RB Technologies; RC – Road Commissioner; REI
– Road Erosion Inventory; RFP – Request for Proposal; ROW – Right of Way; 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; VAST – Vermont Association of Snow Travelers; WC – Workman’s Compensation; 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; WRSC – Worcester Rangers Snowmobile Club; WSB – Woodbury Select Board; WPC –
Woodbury Planning Commission; WNRCD – Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District; WVFD – Woodbury Volunteer Fire
Department; ZA – Zoning Administrator; ZBA – Zoning Board of Adjustment

Select Board – May 27 – MINUTES

by
Town of Woodbury Select Board Meeting Minutes
.vtay 27, 2026
Attendees
Select Board Members: Diana Peduzzi, Chris Casey, John Gordon
Town Officials: Graham Christie (Town Clerk), Lilly Baron (Town Treasurer); David Barber (Library Trustee)
Town Employees: Peter Dailey (Road Commissioner); Michael Gray (WSB assistant); Robin Durkee (Asst. Town
Clerk); Dana Huoppi {Town Highway part time member)
Members of the Public: Ana Peltz; Larry Ferno
Media: Jerome Lipani -HCTV; Paul Fixx-Hardwick Gazette
Call to Order Chris called the meeting to order at 6:04 p .M.
Adjustments to Agenda John requests the LEMP be added to the agenda under the Buy Out Update.
The FEMA Status Update is moved to follow the RC Report
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
The minutes from the May 11, 2026, Select Board meeting are considered. John brings up the correction Lilly
requested regarding the school insurance -from $14,000 in the draft to $16,796. WSB minutes are approved as
corrected.
-------.Public Comment David Barber would like to repair the stone bridge located on TH 21, an old unnamed,
untraveled, dead end road on his property. Peter will look at the bridge with David to see how best to move forward
with the repair. One option to be considered is to discontinue the road, which does not serve access to any
property beyond Barbers'.
Delivery of a Petition for a Special Town Meeting with Ana Peltz
Ana, a former MVUESD board member for Woodbury, has been researching and talking to various groups about
issues concerning the consolidation of the school districts and how that might affect the Woodbury school. From
her inquiries, it appears to many that the MVUESD board could move to close the Woodbury school, relocating its
students to Hardwick's elementary school. Ana and other residents would like to have a town meeting to gauge
town sentiments about this closure and to explore options for the education of its students. Diana pointed out
technical issues with the petition and explained that a special town meeting should not be warned just to discuss
a subject. There must be an article that can be voted on. The voters of the town do not have the authority to take
action on subjects regarding the school. The WSB is supportive of a town gathering to discuss the school issue,
and such a gathering can be organized by anyone.
Road Commissioner's Report with Peter Dailey
Wheeler Hill Road Plugged Culvert: Peter brings up an issue of a plugged culvert on Wheeler Hill Road. A resident
near the culvert is having work done to break down ledge by his home. Peter would like to hire the contractor to
break up ledge on the downstream side of the plugged culvert. The ledge on the downstream side of the culvert
does not allow the water flowing through it to go anywhere and is the primary cause of the culvert plugging. He
spoke with the contractor and was given the price of $2,500 to do this work, while he has his equipment on the
site. The WSB approved this work and its expense. Old Trailer: There has been an offer of $1,000 for the old
transport trailer; the WSB approved the sale. Scribner Road/CVFiber conduit: Peter has spoken with

NEK/CVFiber about the burying of conduit along Scribner Road. They are not sure when they will be doing the
project but will coordinate with Peter so that the road crew can replace a culvert in the section of road as the
conduit is being put in place. The permit application should be approved at the next SB meeting. West Woodbury
Road: No progress since the last meeting. Ford 550: Peter is getting calls from the Ford dealer concerning the 550
and the town's decision about it, as it sits on their property. The recent history of the 550's breakdowns and
related expenses is reviewed once again. Peter has a quote of $130,000 for the replacement of the 550. Chris asks
if a smaller truck (and less expensive) would be adequate for the work the 550 performs. Peter suggests a 350 or 1
ton dump truck could seNe the same purpose. Peter will look into prices for a smaller truck. Backhoe Rental
Request: The road crew is aware that there is a need to clean and unplug many culverts. Peter is considering
whether to rent a backhoe to do this work as using the excavator for this work is slow and cumbersome. The rental
of a backhoe would be $3,900 for a month of use. Larry Ferno suggests the town hire a contractor to do this work.
The WSB asks Peter to look into the rental of the backhoe and the hiring of a contractor to decide which would be
the best option. Garage Roof/Ceiling: The town garage ceiling damage was recently assessed by PACIF for
insurance reimbursement of repair costs. The insurance adjuster looked at replacing the ceiling, but not the
associated roof damage. Chris would like PACIF to also consider damage to the roof and possibly help pay for
those repairs also. It is decided to have a contractor look at that damage to give an assessment and estimate for
roof repairs that could be submitted to PACIF for their consideration. Peter closed his report with a statement
about the difficulty of getting out to grade the roads with the frequency of rain showers we have been experiencing.
Grant Updates: with Michael Gray
The BRIC grant for the Buck Lake Brook Watershed study has been submitted to VEM/FEMA by Keith Cubbon of
CVRPC. There are no other grant updates.
~FEMA Status Update with Skip Lindsay
Skip reported that the status of the two bridge projects hasn't changed. The projects are still in the "pending
award" category but not considered completed by FEMA. The town has received payment for the projects so funds
are in the town coffers for the bridge replacements. Mark Johnson of VEM has told the town VEM will not pay
Category z payments for expenses in 2026, but this decision could be appealed. The WSB will not appeal. The
amount in question is$ __ _ Skip also has not received a revised financial report from the Department of
Safety. In general, little communication from FEMA and VEM has been forthcoming from Skip's inquiries.
Town Clerk's Report with Graham Christie
Graham reports that he is benefitting from Robin's assistance in learning the town clerk's duties. He also states
that 167 registered voters in Woodbury participated in the third school budget vote and that the school budget was
passed.
Town Treasurer's Report with Lilly Baron
Lilly requests direction from the WSB regarding paid leave benefits for the appointed Town Clerk position. Neither
version of the Personnel Policy provides clear guidance on leave benefits for appointed town office employees.
Lilly states that when she was appointed, the WSB chose to prorate her leave benefits based on her scheduled
hours. Lilly recommends applying the same approach for Graham on an interim basis while the WSB
continues work on a revised personnel policy. Under this approach, Graham would receive prorated
leave benefits totaling 60 hours of sick leave, 12 hours of personal leave, and holiday leave calculated
3t 6 hours per day, adjusted for the remainder of the year. The WSB agreed. VLCT/PACIF Garage Claim: The town
has received the settlement agreement for the garage insurance claim. The total amount would be $40,993.95,
based on the adjuster's estimate and inclusive of the $1,000 deductible. Once the agreement is signed, the funds
will be released. If contractor estimates differ from the adjuster's estimate, the claim may be reopened for review.

Lilly recommends accepting the funds and depositing them into the Town Building Fund for safekeeping as we
proceed with the repair process. The WSB does not agree and will leave the offer in abeyance until a contractor
estimate can be obtained. Annual Internal Controls Checklist: Each year, the Selectboard is required to receive
and acknowledge this internal controls checklist by statute 24 V.S.A 1571 (d). While the checklist is somewhat
outdated, it must still be formally presented. Lilly has signed the document and the WSB also signed the
document at this meeting. Lilly noted that, with a new Assistant Treasurer and Town Clerk coming on board, Lilly,
Graham and Bonnie have begun reviewing and evaluating the town's internal controls and identifying potential
updates or improvements. Personnel Policy: Lilly and the WSB will convene a special WSB meeting for a final
review and approval of the town's revised personnel policy, on Thursday, June 11
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5:00 p.m. at the town office.
Village Trust Initiative: Graham and Lilly attended a meeting with the Village Trust Initiative. The Village Trust
Initiative works with Vermont communities to support locally driven village revitalization projects that strengthen
community connection, preserve historic village centers, and create shared public spaces and local gathering
places. One well-known example locally is their involvement in the recreation of the East Calais General Store. The
organization expressed interest in exploring a partnership with Woodbury to help identify and support similar
opportunities locally. This partnership would not be with the town directly, but rather the town would offer its
support to a local group of citizens. These individuals would form a 501 c3 and work with the initiative to find a
community focused project and local partners to work with. Graham and Lilly would like to begin promoting this
initiative within the community with the support of the WSB. Lilly emphasizes any involvement they have with this
program would be on their own time and would not be billed to the Town. Graham and Lilly request the WSB's
support to help encourage community awareness and participation in this initiative. The WSB expressed its
support. Lilly also mentions this is the last round of funding for this initiative. There are currently no ideas floating
around for such a project.
~Updates on Buyouts with John Gordon
LEMP: John has an updated LEMP for the WSB to sign; WSB signed. Buy Out Update: John went through the RFP
for the demolition of the old store and would like the WSB to set dates for the RFP for the demolition of the two
village buyouts. There will be one contract involving both buildings. The setting of these dates will allow John to
also submit a request for an extension of the demolition work. Dates of May 29
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for the RFP posting, a walk
through/site visit on June 10
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were discussed. Larry Ferno then suggested that it will be unlikely that contractors
will be able to bid while there is uncertainty regarding asbestos in the buildings. The town should consider doing
an assessment at a minimum, and possibly doing the abatement, prior to going out for bids. John will check in
VEM to see how to proceed regarding the asbestos inspection and abatement.
Updates and Other Business
Bills and Payroll: Bills and payroll orders were signed at the end of the meeting.
Swenson/Polycor Quarry Act 250 Hearing Request: The Swenson Act 250 hearing has been set for
June 26
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Adjournment Da : ·-iv at 1 . o'clock
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Select Board – May 11 – MINUTES

by
Town of Woodbury Select Board Meeting Minutes
Y1ay 11, 2026
Attendees
Select Board Members: Diana Peduzzi, Chris Casey, John Gordon
Town Officials: Graham Christie {Town Clerk), Lilly Baron {Town Treasurer)
Town Employees: Peter Dailey {Road Commissioner); Michael Gray {WSB assistant)
Members of the Public: Robin Durkee; Geoff Whitchurch, NEKBroadband/CV Fiber; Ivan Niles, Worcester
Rangers Snowmobile Club {WRSC); Kathryn Saunders, Worcester/Calais THO
Media: Lance MacKenzie -HCTV
Call to Order Chriscalledthemeetingtoorderat6:01 P.M.
Adjustments to Agenda NEK/CV Fiber ROW permit added; Worcester Rangers Town Road repair added;
TH Grants Update added
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
~ The minutes from the April 27, 2026, Select Board meeting were approved after Diana read an addition to the
minutes addressing the results of the executive session held on the 27
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PU b li C CO mm en t Robin noted that the WSB meeting agenda has not been posted on FPF recently.
Worcester Rangers/VAST with Ivan Niles
Ivan Niles representing the Worcester Rangers Snowmobile Club, requesting permission to work on the Class 4
Town Highways in the Woodbury Mountain Wilderness Preserve. These road segments are rutted and eroded by
years of use by recreational drivers, making it impossible for the snowmobile club's groomers to get through in the
winter. The town does not maintain these roads. The link between the Woodbury roads and the Elmore roads is
especially bad. West Woodbury Road -TH 3 -the Class 4 section goes from the Class 3 section, then turns west
for the short segment (.3 miles) toward Elmore. South from that intersection is Slayton Pond Road TH-17. These
form an important connection route to other snowmachine trails to the north. The WRSC has cleared trees off the
trail in the past but would like permission to do further repairs including widening, ditching and adding material to
the road surface. They are hoping to get a grant from VAST to do this work. It may be a multi-year project
depending on funding. Ivan reviewed the project with Alfie, former Road Commissioner, and now requests a site
visit with Peter Dailey, an excavating contractor and NEWT to work out a plan and scope of work for improvements
to the road. The WSB voices support for this effort; Peter is willing to be a part of the site visit and the ongoing
project. The Clerk will forward a PDF version of the application for Work Within the Public Right of Way. There
was discussion about how to limit use of the road during the construction
~ NEK Broadband/CV Fiber ROW Permit with Geoff Whitchurch
Geoff has submitted to Peter the town ROW permit requesting the laying of a 1,000 feet of conduit in the town's
ROW on Scribner Road between existing poles. The WSB looked at the permit and map of the proposed area for
the buried conduit. The project description was missing in the permit. Peter mentions that there is a fairly deep

culvert in that 1000 foot section of road that needs to be upgraded to new standards. Peter suggests the conduit
and culvert replacement projects be coordinated to be done at the same time. The project description will be
-made available to the WSB and the WSB will make a decision on this at its May 27
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meeting.
Road Commissioner's Report with Peter Dailey
Peter has received the report from PACIF that includes a suggested scope of work and the amount PACIF will pay
to cover damages to the roof at the Town Garage. Contractor estimates need to be solicited. It is believed that a
new generation of the racoon family have moved back into the ceiling. Peter also had a quote from McGee Ford for
the motor replacement of the 550 -$15,000. Mc Gee is not willing to accept any responsibility for the blown
motor. They feel that the fact that the motor failed a few days after the 550 was returned for the $12,000 exhaust
repair is an unfortunate coincidence. Peter met a Ford dealer from Rutland area at the "Truck Show" last week,
who said they could replace the 550 with a new truck for $130,000. Chris asks about replacing the motor and
keeping the truck going until 2028 when the 550 has been scheduled to be replaced and wonders how long the
road crew could function without the truck. Peter answers that the 550 is primarily used as the winter salt truck.
No decision on the 550 was made at this meeting. Peter mentions that he will be scheduling the pumping of the
garage septic tank. Diana suggests he call Michaud's; Peter will give them a call.
Diana asked about the road crew part time employees who signed on to help with snow plowing. Peter reported
that they are both still being scheduled for part-time hours, but are not committed to stay on. Only one person
has shown interest in the full-time position but he does not have his CDL and said he was studying for it. There has
been no other response to the published ads for the position. Peter suggested posting on the VLCT site.
Work for this week will be focused on grading and cleaning out culverts. Peter is working with the crew to get them
trained on all the road equipment, Tim is learning to run the grader. It was also announced in the reading of the
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meeting that Peter has been appointed as the town's Road Commissioner.
fawn Highway Grant Updates with Michael Gray
Michael received notice that the VTrans grants -paving of Foster Hill Road and engineering and design work for
culvert replacements on Church Street and Bailey Bridge Road have received recommendations for approval. The
final notice of these grant awards is anticipated soon. The road crew has also received notice of a grant award of
$20,000 for work on the section of Valley Lake Road as the road descends into the village. This work will be done
after the culvert replacement on Valley Lake Road scheduled for this summer. Michael also shared that the
property owner for the County Road portion of the EWP project does not want the town's road crew to do the work;
they would prefer the work be done by the contractor who will doing the work on the Cabot Road/Buck Lake Brook
project. The BRIC grant application for the Buck Lake Brook watershed study has been completed. However
VEM/FEMA now requires two additional forms. One of the forms asks for a listing of relevant town officials and a
bio/resume for each. Michael requests that the TTR, The EMD and the WSB chair put together a simple bio/resume
for inclusion in this application. Michael and Keith Cubbon, CVRPC will also be providing bios for the application.
Town Clerk's Report with Graham Christie
The Select Board signed the Certification of Election of Town Clerk form, to confirm to the Secretary of State that
he has been duly appointed. Graham, with Robin's help, will be overseeing the MVUSD special school budget
election on May 20
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along with learning the job, also with Robin's help. Robin will stay on in the post of Assistant
Town Clerk while training Graham, which may take up to two months.
Graham reported receiving two Notices of Dog Bites, which came in from hospital emergency rooms. These
usually go to the Town Health Officer who determines whether any action is needed. In both cases, the dog bites
happened with domestic pets, in the owner's homes. Concurrently and conveniently, Kathryn Saunders arrived at
the meeting. Chris had spoken with her about taking on the position of Town Health Officer for the Town of
Woodbury. Kathryn shares that she is the THO for Calais and Worcester, has many years of experience as a nurse
and would be interested in serving as Woodbury's THO. She does not receive a stipend from the other towns and

would not expect one from Woodbury. The WSB accepted her offer and appointed her as the town's THO. Graham
will put together an appointment letter for the next meeting. Chris offers to Kathryn that he is willing to be a backup
-for her on THO issues in town, if Kathryn feels that is needed. She accepted the two dog notices and will follow up
with the owners.
Town Treasurer's Report with Lillian Baron
The General Fund (GF)is currently operating at a deficit of $66,058 though the GF balance has increased to
$37,377, due to the $20K transfer of funds from the HF to the GF. As a result of this transfer, the HF balance has
decreased to $231,467. The Highway Fund (HF) has a budget surplus of $143,912. Total Cash on hand is $922,457.
The HERF received a Swenson Quarry payment this month that brings that fund to a current~e tive $37,874.
The town has received its final PACIF invoice for FY 26. The town has also been reimbursed k y the OSSU for
insurance paid by the town for the elementary school. The town has also received all funds fr m VTrans for town
highway aid for a total of $80,911. / ,b..1 174,
The town has received the final FY 26 cash flow report from the state for education taxes to MVUESD and Hazen. In
September of each year the town receives a preliminary cash flow report that tells the town what is owed to
MVUESD and Hazen. Because town taxes are paid once a year and the school taxes are also paid once a year, the
town pays the full projected amount from the state's preliminary cash flow report to MVUESD and Hazen. Later,
after these payments, the town receives a final cash flow report that states the actual amount owed. For this year,
it appears the initial payment is $40,000 higher than the actual amount owed. Lilly is expecting money back before
the end of FY 26 from the state education department. Lilly has signed up for a June 5
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NEMRC day long seminar
on tax billing; the cost of the seminar is $175.
Lilly asks the WSB to reconsider the TTR's weekly scheduled hours from the currently stated 22 hours a week. She
_____ is finding that the responsibilities of the position consistently require approximately 30 hours per week, depending
Jn the time of the year. This change would affect the TTR's eligibility for VMERS, paid leave and employer offered
health insurance. All changes could be directly addressed in the Elected Officials Agreement (EOA)
of the personnel policy to fully outline the benefits and hours for the TTR position. The WSB requests that Lilly
make those changes to the EOA and will discuss any proposed changes at a future meeting.
Updates on Buyouts with John Gordon
John has a draft RFP for the demolition work of the two properties and states that the RFP should go out ASAP;
WSB will review the RFP. Logistics around power and water are discussed. John spoke again with Tim Higgins and
was given an estimate from Tim for the full transfer of the electrical line and transfer box from the old fire station to
the Town Hall -$3,000. He could temporarily disconnect the electrical equipment for later installation {after the
demolition) for $1000. The WSB agrees to this plan and approves hiring Tim Higgins-Woodbury Electric, to do the
work. John will also ask Tim for an estimate to fix the deteriorating electrical line running out from the back of the
Town Hall. It has already been decided the well/waterline work will be done in conjunction with the demolition.
There is a request from WEC about creating an outdoor spigot to provide water for the skating rink, as part of the
water configuration. Diana asks if there are any rules that will need to be followed with the water line work
regarding public water. Where would the outdoor spigot be placed? Since the water from the well behind the Post
Office building will only serve two buildings it may not be considered a public water supply. John will check into
that.
John has suggested that part of the Shattuck property be used as a parking area for access to the two adjacent
parks. Permission from VEM and Vtrans may be needed.
Town Official Appointments
The Town still needs someone to serve as the town's contact person with FEMA.

Updates and Other Business
-Bills and Payroll: Bills and payroll orders were signed at the end of the meeting.
Status with FEMA: Nothing to report
Swenson/Polycor Quarry Act 250 Hearing Request: David Mears, the town's lawyer has been asked
to generate a report for the hearing
Next WSB Meeting Date: With the next scheduled date for the WSB meeting falling on Memorial Day, May
25, the WSB reschedules its meeting to be on Wednesday, May 27
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Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 P.M.
Diana Peduzzi ~t~,
Date Approved~ ;J.., 7} ,;Je,,fk,
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; EOA-Elected Officials Agreement;
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; 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; PTO -Paid
Time Off; RBT -RB Technologies; REI -Road Erosion Inventory; RFP-Request for Proposal; ROW-Right of Way;
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; VAST-Vermont Association of Snow Travelers; WC -Workman's Compensation; 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; WRSC -
Worcester Rangers Snowmobile Club; WSB -Woodbury Select Board; WPC -Woodbury Planning Commission;
WNRCD -Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District; WVFD-Woodbury Volunteer Fire Depar;tment;
ZA-Zoning Administrator· ZBA-Zoning Board of Adjustment WOODBURY, VT TOWN CLERKS OFRCE
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