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

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

The FY27 fuel bids are due to be opened at the September 14
th
WSB meeting. The FY26 propane estimate for
budgeting was exceeded by 1,100 gallons of propane, which she suspects was due to the garage damage to
its roof insulation and the cold winter. Lilly suggested that the bid amount for propane align with the usage
experienced from last year.
Updates on Buyouts with John Gordon
Bids for the asbestos abatement are due at the end of the week (August 28). Larry Ferno, the contractor for
the buyout demolition, is making arrangements to deal with the water supply to the post office and the town hall
that will be affected by the demolition.
Updates and Other Business
Bills and Payroll: Bills and payroll orders were signed at the end of the meeting.
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Guide to Acronyms
Diana Peduzzi
Date Approved
ACO -Animal Control Officer; ANR -Agency of Natural Resources; AOT -Agency of Transportation; AP -
Accounts Payable; BR-Better Roads; BRIC -Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities; CDT -
Collector of Delinquent Taxes; CIP -Capital Improvement Plan; COi -Certificate of Insurance; CR -Cash
Receipts; CVRPC -Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission; ELPDA -East Long Pond Dam
Association; EMO -Emergency Management Director; EMS -Emergency Medical Service; ERAF -
Emergency Relief Assistance Funds; ET -Electronic Transfer; EWPP -Emergency Watershed Protection
Program; FIRM -Federal Insurance Rate Map; FPF -Front Porch Forum; FY -Fiscal Year; GF -General
Fund; GIA -Grants in Aid; HED -Hardwick Electric Department; HERF -Highway Equipment Replacement
Fund; HF -Highway Fund; HMP -Hazard Mitigation Plan; H&H -Hydrological & Hydraulic; HO -Health
Officer; LEMP -Local Emergency Management Plan; K -thousand; LHMP -Local Hazard Mitigation Plan;
MMA -Money Market Account; MRGP -Municipal Roads General Permit; MOU -Memorandum of
Understanding; MVUESD -Mountain View Union Elementary School District; NEMRC -New England
Municipal Resource Center; NEWT -Northeast Wilderness Trust; NRCS -Natural Resources Conservation
Service; OSSU -Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union; PR -Payroll; PTO -Paid Time Off; RBT -RB
Technologies; RC -Road Commissioner; REI -Road Erosion Inventory; RFP -Request for Proposal; ROW -
Right of Way; TAN -Tax Anticipation Note; TC -Town Clerk; TH -Town Highway; THO -Town Health
Officer; TM -Town Moderator; TTr -Town Treasurer; USDA-United States Department of Agriculture; VDH
-Vermont Department of Health; VEM -Vermont Emergency Management; VTRANS -Vermont Agency of
Transportation; WCC -Woodbury Conservation Commission; WCL -Woodbury Community Library; W/CFS -
Woodbury/Calais Food Shelf; WCSD -Washington County Sheriff's Department; WEC -Washington Electric
Co.; WNRCD -Winooski Natural Resource Conservation District; WSB -Woodbury Select Board; WPC -
Woodbury Planning Commission; WVFD -Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department; ZA -Zoning Administrator;
ZBA -Zoning Board of Adjustment; 20 -Zoning Ordinance

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

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

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

Updates and Other Business
East Long Pond Dam Rep.air.;_ A MOU draft from the East Long Dam Repair committee has been sent to the WSB for
their review. Chris will send the MOU to the town's lawyer, David Mears, for his review.
WSB Special Meeting: The WSB set a tentative date for a special meeting-Monday, August 17
th
-to finalize the tax
rate; to interview the potential Road Crew member for hire and to finalize the demolition contract.
Bills_a_ru:l...E.a)'.[Qll: Bills and payroll orders were signed at the end of the meeting.
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
Signatures and Approval
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Guide to Acronyms
ACO -Animal Control Officer; ANR -Agency of Natural Resources; AOT -Agency of Transportation; AP -Accounts
Payable; BR-Better Roads; BRIC -Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities; CDT -Collector of
Delinquent Taxes; CIP -Capital Improvement Plan; COi -Certificate of Insurance; CR-Cash Receipts; CVRPC­
Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission; EMD -Emergency Management Director; EMS-Emergency
Medical Service; ERAF -Emergency Relief Assistance Funds; ET -Electronic Transfer; EWPP -Emergency
Watershed Protection Program; FIRM -Federal Insurance Rate Map; FPF -Front Porch Forum; FY-Fiscal Year; GF
-General Fund; GIA-Grants in Aid; HED -Hardwick Electric Department; HERF-Highway Equipment
Replacement Fund; HF -Highway Fund; HMP -Hazard Mitigation Plan; H&H -Hydrological & Hydraulic;
HO -Health Officer; LEMP-Local Emergency Management Plan; K-thousand; LHMP -Local Hazard Mitigation
Plan; MMA-Money Market Account; MRGP -Municipal Roads General Permit; MOU -Memorandum of
Understanding; MVUESD-Mountain View Union Elementary School District; NEMRC-New England Municipal
Resource Center; NEWT -Northeast Wilderness Trust; NRCS -Natural Resources Conservation Service; ossu -
Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union; PR -Payroll; PTO -Paid Time Off; RBT -RB Technologies; RC -Road
Commissioner; REI -Road Erosion Inventory; RFP -Request for Proposal; ROW -Right of Way; TAN -Tax
Anticipation Note; TC-Town Clerk; TH -Town Highway; THO -Town Health Officer; TM -Town Moderator; TTr­
Town Treasurer; USDA-United States Department of Agriculture; VDH -Vermont Department of Health; VEM -
Vermont Emergency Management; VTRANS -Vermont Agency of Transportation; wee -Woodbury Conservation
Commission; WGL-Woodbury Community Library; W/CFS -Woodbury/Calais Food Shelf; WCSD -Washington
County Sheriff's Department; WEC-Washington Electric Co.; WSB-Woodbury Select Board; WPC-Woodbury
Planning Commission; WVFD -Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department; ZA-Zoning Administrator; ZBA-Zoning
Board of Adjustment; ZO -Zoning Ordinance