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Select Board – April 2 – MINUTES
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MINUTES
Woodbury Select Board -Special Meeting
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 5:30 P.M.
at the Woodbury Town Office
The meeting was called to order at 5 :36. Present were Select Board Members Chris
Casey, John Gordon and Diana Peduzzi, and Auditor John Reid who was invited to
attend the Executive Session re Swenson Granite Co.
It was decided that an Executive Session was not necessary to discuss some
personnel issues. Chris Casey read a letter from Robin Durkee, announcing that
she will resign her elected office as of April 30. In the letter Robin thanked the
people of Woodbury for electing her to the position and she enjoyed the privilege
of serving them.
Also, Assistant Town Clerk Pam Ankuda will resign on the same schedule, her
letter was submitted to the Town Clerk.
Chris reported that Skip Lindsay has also submitted a resignation effective April
24, from his positions as Flood Recovery Manager as well as E91 l Coordinator.
He stated that he will not leave before the FEMA de-obligation matters are
resolved.
The board will work on an announcement and draft a job description. Possible
transition scenarios were discussed.
At 5 :50 the board voter to enter an Executive Session pursuant to 1 V .S.A. §313
(a)(l)(E) to discuss the pending Act 250 application from Swenson Granite Co.
At 6:40 the Executive Session was closed.
The Board voted to have our attorney, David Mears of Tarrant, Gillies and Shems,
write a letter to Swenson with another settlement offer.
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 P.M. Signed on
hn Gordon Diana Peduzzi ~~,
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Woodbury Select Board -Special Meeting
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 5:30 P.M.
at the Woodbury Town Office
The meeting was called to order at 5 :36. Present were Select Board Members Chris
Casey, John Gordon and Diana Peduzzi, and Auditor John Reid who was invited to
attend the Executive Session re Swenson Granite Co.
It was decided that an Executive Session was not necessary to discuss some
personnel issues. Chris Casey read a letter from Robin Durkee, announcing that
she will resign her elected office as of April 30. In the letter Robin thanked the
people of Woodbury for electing her to the position and she enjoyed the privilege
of serving them.
Also, Assistant Town Clerk Pam Ankuda will resign on the same schedule, her
letter was submitted to the Town Clerk.
Chris reported that Skip Lindsay has also submitted a resignation effective April
24, from his positions as Flood Recovery Manager as well as E91 l Coordinator.
He stated that he will not leave before the FEMA de-obligation matters are
resolved.
The board will work on an announcement and draft a job description. Possible
transition scenarios were discussed.
At 5 :50 the board voter to enter an Executive Session pursuant to 1 V .S.A. §313
(a)(l)(E) to discuss the pending Act 250 application from Swenson Granite Co.
At 6:40 the Executive Session was closed.
The Board voted to have our attorney, David Mears of Tarrant, Gillies and Shems,
write a letter to Swenson with another settlement offer.
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 P.M. Signed on
hn Gordon Diana Peduzzi ~~,
I -D)
Select Board – March 23 – MINUTES
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Town of Woodbury Select Board Meeting
Minutes
March 23, 2026
Attendees
Select Board Members: Diana Peduzzi, Chris Casey, John Gordon
Town Officials: Robin Durkee (Town Clerk), Lilly Baron (Town Treasurer); Bob Martin (Zoning Administrator)
Town Employees: Alfred Larrabee (Road Commissioner); Peter Dailey (Road Foreman); Michael Gray (WSB
Assistant/Scribe)
Members of the Public: Daniel Koenemann & Lucas Goldfluss (Winooski Natural Resources Conservation
District); Paul, Pat& Daniel Grandy; Amy Smith; Larry Ferno; Retta Dunlap (WVFD President); Paul Cerutti
(WVFD Chief)
Media: Jerome Lipani -HCTV
Call to Order Chris called the meeting to order at 6:05 P.M.
Adjustments to Agenda None
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
The minutes from the March 9, 2026 and March 15, 2026 Select Board meetings were approved
Public Comment Retta requested that the WSB hold a discussion or public hearing for town
residents to have a conversation about Act 181, proposed changes to Act 250. She feels the
restrictions/regulations for private land owners, especially in rural districts, like Woodbury, are way out of
bounds. Retta also asked how much land in Woodbury is in the current use program. Diana thought the listers
could find that number.
Town Clerk's Report with Robin Durkee
Robin announced that the MVUESD proposed budget revote will be held at the Town Hall on March 7
1
10-7.
There will be an informational meeting on the MVUESD budget on April 2
nd
, 6 p.m. at the Hardwick Elementary
School. gymnasium. Robin has been confirming town appointments that were up for renewal and also listed
those appointments that are not filled: Energy Coordinator, Solid Waste District Rep, Tree Warden and several
Planning Commission seats are open. The annual contract with the Washington County Sheriff's Department
has been received. Robin noted that the WCSD hourly rate has gone up to $68/hour and the mileage rate has
increased to 72.5 cents/mile. The WSB will review the contract at their next meeting. Robin reported that only
39 dog licenses have been issued so far, with the deadline looming for residents to license their dogs on April
1st_
Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District (WNRCD)
with Daniel Koenemann and Lucas Goldflusss
Daniel and Lucas, of WNRCSD, reviewed some suggested erosion/ phosphorus prevention techniques that
could take place on town owned property in Woodbury Village. These are part of the larger project WNRCD is
undertaking "The Sabin Pond Initiative" trying to interest property owners adjacent to lakes and streams that
are a part of the Kingsbury Branch watershed in Woodbury. Their goal is to reduce phosphorus loading into the
Kingsbury Branch, which eventually flows into the Winooski River. The two areas they focused on for this
meeting are town properties (and soon to be town properties from the buyout program John is overseeing) in
the village on either side of Route 14. They also designed plans for the area behind the old firehouse, Robin
explained that that is not town property, it is owned by the Woodbury Fire Auxiliary. Dan and Lucas restate, as
they have previously, that WNRCS suggestions are not mandates. This is true for all the work they will be
suggesting in Woodbury to private landowners and the town. They currently have no funding for these works.
If landowners wish to take up WNRCD suggestions, WNRCD will work with landowners to help secure funding
to implement those suggestions. Dan and Lucas discuss their suggestions for the town owned property and
other streamside property in the village, and then explain the program to some Woodbury Lake landowners
who were present. See the HCTV recording for the full discussion.
Road Commissioner's Report with Alfred Larrabee and Peter Dailey
Peter reported that the road crew was able to get a load of salt after being without any for almost a month.
The Forp 550 is now at the Ford dealership undergoing the necessary repairs. Alfie checked on replacement
costs which he found to be very high. Alfie met with the PACIF insurance adjuster on the roof
repair/replacement issue and is waiting for the report. Plans can't go ahead until we know how much money
would be available and what PACIF recommends, before any decisions can be made about repair or
replacement of the garage roof . Since the racoon families have trampled and degraded any insulating value,
there is a lot of heat being lost. At the site visit, the adjuster felt the best route would be to remove the
sheetrock ceiling to do the repair work. This would require a great deal of prep work beforehand and disrupt
the use of the garage for a significant amount of time. Alfie feels it might be better to remove the roofing and try
to do as much work as is affordable in a larger scale of roof repair than may be covered under the insurance
adjuster's suggested scope of work. Discussion followed on various repair/replacement scenarios for the town
garage roof and other garage improvements. The adjuster also requested the town get an estimate for the
repair work. Chris suggested that a temporary fix may be what is possible for the present as the town
continues to look at what needs to be done to improve or even replace the building.
Michael had one last VTrans document, the Annual Financial Plan, to be signed by the WSB. Michael, the
road crew and the town treasurer will be meeting with VTrans for its annual check in.
Town Treasurer's Report with Lillian Baron
Lilly presented an amendment to Section 4. Insurance of the school lease. The amended changes incorporate
more specific language for terms of coverage but does not change insured amounts. Lilly also presented a
draft of a Fund Balance Policy for the WSB to consider. The purpose of this policy is to establish clear
expectations for maintaining an appropriate fund balance to manage risk, address unforeseen expenses, and
support long-term financial stability. It also outlines how the Select Board will respond to year-end surpluses or
deficits. The WSB asks questions about the draft and will review and take up at its April 13 meeting.
Lilly also presented a revised draft of the town's Personnel Policy that completes the work on the policy
started, but never finished, by previous select boards. She explains that the major change from the current
policy is separating benefits that are offered to elected officials, primarily the town clerk and town treasurer and
their assistants, from the old policy, for clarity, and incorporating benefits specific to elected officials in a
separate amendment to the personnel policy. Robin stated that she thought Michael was hired to work on the
personnel policy. Michael answered that he felt he was not hired to work on the policy exclusively but was
asked by the WSB to work with Lilly to complete the work on the policy and to charge the town for his time as
the WSB assistant. (Michael was on the previous select board mentioned and did the bulk of the work, with
advise from VLCT, to formulate and present suggested policy changes that were then discussed and reformed
to the whole select board's satisfaction). Michael met with Lilly initially to get Lilly up to speed on what the
previous select board was working to accomplish and shared how he felt this should be done. Lilly began
background work on the suggested change, consulted with VLCT and showed willingness to get this plan
"right" as discussed with Michael. At this point in the process Michael felt Lilly "got it" and could do the work on
her own, allowing Michael to pull back and devote his time to other interests. Michael stated that the draft Lilly
was presenting, with the separate amendment for elected officials, is what VLCT had advised. The WSB will
review the personnel policy and its elected official amendment and agreed to discuss at a future meeting.
Lilly suggested that some ($20,000) of unassigned fund balance be transferred to avoid a deficit in the general
fund. The transfer would come from unassigned leftover funds from the prior year in the highway budget and
be placed in the general fund. Diana moved to approve the transfer of the funds and the WSB approved.
Updates on Buyouts with John Gordon
The real estate closing on the Shattuck property occurred last Friday, March 20
th
The closing on the old
firehouse will hopefully happen next week. John will need to make a correction on the closeout agreement to
correct a date. Retta and Paul requested that the WVFD be able to store equipment in the old firehouse after
the closing. John stated that to do that there will need to be an amendment to the closing agreement. The
WSB okays the WVFD storing equipment beyond the closing date and authorized John to sign on the WSB's
behalf. Retta will provide the amendment text. The town will also need to have liability insurance for the two
closeout buildings, until they are demolished.
Recovery Officer's Report
Skip was not in attendance for this meeting but did provide a written report to the WSB, the jist of which was
there is no news as FEMA is still out on furlough with the shut-down.
Town Official Appointments
Manuel O'Neill was appointed to the Slyvia Jackson Fund committee. Sara Hedrick was appointed to the
Woodbury Conservation Commission. Bob Martin wishes to step down as the zoning administrator but is
willing to continue as an interim assistant ZA to help train a new ZA. He recommended Graham Cristie; Diana
will contact Graham.
Swenson Granite Company Act 250 Permit Application
Robin reported that the old entrance to the quarry was shut down by the Mining Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA). This eliminates one of the quarry's proposals for truck traffic to and from the quarry.
The WSB has requested an ACT 250 hearing; the quarry (Polycor) has 15 days to respond.
Alfie was asked to work up some cost estimates for repaving of the paved section of Cabot Road and
resurfacing the gravel section as well as costs for the work needed to address the sharp corner at the top of
the hill by the new quarry entrance/exit.
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 8:30 P.M.
Diana Peduzzi ~41-,e?~ <
Date Approved 1/ /1:3 / 2-),,
Guide to Acronyms
ACO -Animal Control Officer; ANR -Agency of Natural Resources; AOT -Agency of Transportation; AP -
Accounts Payable; BR-Better Roads; BRIC -Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities; CDT -
Collector of Delinquent Taxes; CIP -Capital Improvement Plan; CR -Cash Receipts; CRC -Consolidated
Resource Center; CVRPC -Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission; DHC -Department of Health;
EC -Ethics Commission; EMD -Emergency Management Director; EMS -Emergency Medical Service;
ERAF -Emergency Relief Assistance Funds; ET -Electronic Transfer; EWPP -Emergency Watershed
Protection Program; FIRM -Federal Insurance Rate Map; FPF -Front Porch Forum; FY -Fiscal Year; GIA -
Grants in Aid; HED -Hardwick Electric Department; HERF -Highway Equipment Replacement Fund; HMP -
Hazard Mitigation Plan; HPD -Hardwick Police Department; H&H -Hydrological & Hydraulic; LEOP -Local
Emergency Operations Plan; LHMP -Local Hazard Mitigation Plan; MMA -Money Market Account; MRGP -
Municipal Roads General Permit; MOU -Memorandum of Understanding; MTSC -Mountain Tamers
Snowmobile Club; MVUESD -Mountain View Union Elementary School District; NEMRC -New England
Municipal Resource Center; NEWT -Northeast Wilderness Trust; NRCS -Natural Resources Conservation
Service; OSSU -Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union; PDM -Program Delivery Manager; POC -Point of
Contact; PR-Payroll; PTO -Paid Time Off; RBT-RB Technologies; REI -Road Erosion Inventory; RFP -
Request for Proposal; SS -Seacoast Securities; TAC -Transportation Advisory Committee; TAN -Tax
Anticipation Note; TC -Town Clerk; TH -Town Highway; THO -Town Health Officer; TM -Town Moderator;
TTr -Town Treasurer; USDA -United States Department of Agriculture; VEM -Vermont Emergency
Management; VTRANS -Vermont Agency of Transportation; WCC -Woodbury Conservation Commission;
WCL -Woodbury Community Library; W/CFS -Woodbury/Calais Food Shelf; WCSD -Washington County
Sheriff's Department; WHRT -Woodbury-Hardwick Rail Trail; WSB -Woodbury Select Board; WPC -
Woodbury Planning Commission; WNRCD -Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District; WVFD -
Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department; ZBA -Zoning Board of Adjustment
Minutes
March 23, 2026
Attendees
Select Board Members: Diana Peduzzi, Chris Casey, John Gordon
Town Officials: Robin Durkee (Town Clerk), Lilly Baron (Town Treasurer); Bob Martin (Zoning Administrator)
Town Employees: Alfred Larrabee (Road Commissioner); Peter Dailey (Road Foreman); Michael Gray (WSB
Assistant/Scribe)
Members of the Public: Daniel Koenemann & Lucas Goldfluss (Winooski Natural Resources Conservation
District); Paul, Pat& Daniel Grandy; Amy Smith; Larry Ferno; Retta Dunlap (WVFD President); Paul Cerutti
(WVFD Chief)
Media: Jerome Lipani -HCTV
Call to Order Chris called the meeting to order at 6:05 P.M.
Adjustments to Agenda None
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
The minutes from the March 9, 2026 and March 15, 2026 Select Board meetings were approved
Public Comment Retta requested that the WSB hold a discussion or public hearing for town
residents to have a conversation about Act 181, proposed changes to Act 250. She feels the
restrictions/regulations for private land owners, especially in rural districts, like Woodbury, are way out of
bounds. Retta also asked how much land in Woodbury is in the current use program. Diana thought the listers
could find that number.
Town Clerk's Report with Robin Durkee
Robin announced that the MVUESD proposed budget revote will be held at the Town Hall on March 7
1
10-7.
There will be an informational meeting on the MVUESD budget on April 2
nd
, 6 p.m. at the Hardwick Elementary
School. gymnasium. Robin has been confirming town appointments that were up for renewal and also listed
those appointments that are not filled: Energy Coordinator, Solid Waste District Rep, Tree Warden and several
Planning Commission seats are open. The annual contract with the Washington County Sheriff's Department
has been received. Robin noted that the WCSD hourly rate has gone up to $68/hour and the mileage rate has
increased to 72.5 cents/mile. The WSB will review the contract at their next meeting. Robin reported that only
39 dog licenses have been issued so far, with the deadline looming for residents to license their dogs on April
1st_
Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District (WNRCD)
with Daniel Koenemann and Lucas Goldflusss
Daniel and Lucas, of WNRCSD, reviewed some suggested erosion/ phosphorus prevention techniques that
could take place on town owned property in Woodbury Village. These are part of the larger project WNRCD is
undertaking "The Sabin Pond Initiative" trying to interest property owners adjacent to lakes and streams that
are a part of the Kingsbury Branch watershed in Woodbury. Their goal is to reduce phosphorus loading into the
Kingsbury Branch, which eventually flows into the Winooski River. The two areas they focused on for this
meeting are town properties (and soon to be town properties from the buyout program John is overseeing) in
the village on either side of Route 14. They also designed plans for the area behind the old firehouse, Robin
explained that that is not town property, it is owned by the Woodbury Fire Auxiliary. Dan and Lucas restate, as
they have previously, that WNRCS suggestions are not mandates. This is true for all the work they will be
suggesting in Woodbury to private landowners and the town. They currently have no funding for these works.
If landowners wish to take up WNRCD suggestions, WNRCD will work with landowners to help secure funding
to implement those suggestions. Dan and Lucas discuss their suggestions for the town owned property and
other streamside property in the village, and then explain the program to some Woodbury Lake landowners
who were present. See the HCTV recording for the full discussion.
Road Commissioner's Report with Alfred Larrabee and Peter Dailey
Peter reported that the road crew was able to get a load of salt after being without any for almost a month.
The Forp 550 is now at the Ford dealership undergoing the necessary repairs. Alfie checked on replacement
costs which he found to be very high. Alfie met with the PACIF insurance adjuster on the roof
repair/replacement issue and is waiting for the report. Plans can't go ahead until we know how much money
would be available and what PACIF recommends, before any decisions can be made about repair or
replacement of the garage roof . Since the racoon families have trampled and degraded any insulating value,
there is a lot of heat being lost. At the site visit, the adjuster felt the best route would be to remove the
sheetrock ceiling to do the repair work. This would require a great deal of prep work beforehand and disrupt
the use of the garage for a significant amount of time. Alfie feels it might be better to remove the roofing and try
to do as much work as is affordable in a larger scale of roof repair than may be covered under the insurance
adjuster's suggested scope of work. Discussion followed on various repair/replacement scenarios for the town
garage roof and other garage improvements. The adjuster also requested the town get an estimate for the
repair work. Chris suggested that a temporary fix may be what is possible for the present as the town
continues to look at what needs to be done to improve or even replace the building.
Michael had one last VTrans document, the Annual Financial Plan, to be signed by the WSB. Michael, the
road crew and the town treasurer will be meeting with VTrans for its annual check in.
Town Treasurer's Report with Lillian Baron
Lilly presented an amendment to Section 4. Insurance of the school lease. The amended changes incorporate
more specific language for terms of coverage but does not change insured amounts. Lilly also presented a
draft of a Fund Balance Policy for the WSB to consider. The purpose of this policy is to establish clear
expectations for maintaining an appropriate fund balance to manage risk, address unforeseen expenses, and
support long-term financial stability. It also outlines how the Select Board will respond to year-end surpluses or
deficits. The WSB asks questions about the draft and will review and take up at its April 13 meeting.
Lilly also presented a revised draft of the town's Personnel Policy that completes the work on the policy
started, but never finished, by previous select boards. She explains that the major change from the current
policy is separating benefits that are offered to elected officials, primarily the town clerk and town treasurer and
their assistants, from the old policy, for clarity, and incorporating benefits specific to elected officials in a
separate amendment to the personnel policy. Robin stated that she thought Michael was hired to work on the
personnel policy. Michael answered that he felt he was not hired to work on the policy exclusively but was
asked by the WSB to work with Lilly to complete the work on the policy and to charge the town for his time as
the WSB assistant. (Michael was on the previous select board mentioned and did the bulk of the work, with
advise from VLCT, to formulate and present suggested policy changes that were then discussed and reformed
to the whole select board's satisfaction). Michael met with Lilly initially to get Lilly up to speed on what the
previous select board was working to accomplish and shared how he felt this should be done. Lilly began
background work on the suggested change, consulted with VLCT and showed willingness to get this plan
"right" as discussed with Michael. At this point in the process Michael felt Lilly "got it" and could do the work on
her own, allowing Michael to pull back and devote his time to other interests. Michael stated that the draft Lilly
was presenting, with the separate amendment for elected officials, is what VLCT had advised. The WSB will
review the personnel policy and its elected official amendment and agreed to discuss at a future meeting.
Lilly suggested that some ($20,000) of unassigned fund balance be transferred to avoid a deficit in the general
fund. The transfer would come from unassigned leftover funds from the prior year in the highway budget and
be placed in the general fund. Diana moved to approve the transfer of the funds and the WSB approved.
Updates on Buyouts with John Gordon
The real estate closing on the Shattuck property occurred last Friday, March 20
th
The closing on the old
firehouse will hopefully happen next week. John will need to make a correction on the closeout agreement to
correct a date. Retta and Paul requested that the WVFD be able to store equipment in the old firehouse after
the closing. John stated that to do that there will need to be an amendment to the closing agreement. The
WSB okays the WVFD storing equipment beyond the closing date and authorized John to sign on the WSB's
behalf. Retta will provide the amendment text. The town will also need to have liability insurance for the two
closeout buildings, until they are demolished.
Recovery Officer's Report
Skip was not in attendance for this meeting but did provide a written report to the WSB, the jist of which was
there is no news as FEMA is still out on furlough with the shut-down.
Town Official Appointments
Manuel O'Neill was appointed to the Slyvia Jackson Fund committee. Sara Hedrick was appointed to the
Woodbury Conservation Commission. Bob Martin wishes to step down as the zoning administrator but is
willing to continue as an interim assistant ZA to help train a new ZA. He recommended Graham Cristie; Diana
will contact Graham.
Swenson Granite Company Act 250 Permit Application
Robin reported that the old entrance to the quarry was shut down by the Mining Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA). This eliminates one of the quarry's proposals for truck traffic to and from the quarry.
The WSB has requested an ACT 250 hearing; the quarry (Polycor) has 15 days to respond.
Alfie was asked to work up some cost estimates for repaving of the paved section of Cabot Road and
resurfacing the gravel section as well as costs for the work needed to address the sharp corner at the top of
the hill by the new quarry entrance/exit.
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 8:30 P.M.
Diana Peduzzi ~41-,e?~ <
Date Approved 1/ /1:3 / 2-),,
Guide to Acronyms
ACO -Animal Control Officer; ANR -Agency of Natural Resources; AOT -Agency of Transportation; AP -
Accounts Payable; BR-Better Roads; BRIC -Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities; CDT -
Collector of Delinquent Taxes; CIP -Capital Improvement Plan; CR -Cash Receipts; CRC -Consolidated
Resource Center; CVRPC -Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission; DHC -Department of Health;
EC -Ethics Commission; EMD -Emergency Management Director; EMS -Emergency Medical Service;
ERAF -Emergency Relief Assistance Funds; ET -Electronic Transfer; EWPP -Emergency Watershed
Protection Program; FIRM -Federal Insurance Rate Map; FPF -Front Porch Forum; FY -Fiscal Year; GIA -
Grants in Aid; HED -Hardwick Electric Department; HERF -Highway Equipment Replacement Fund; HMP -
Hazard Mitigation Plan; HPD -Hardwick Police Department; H&H -Hydrological & Hydraulic; LEOP -Local
Emergency Operations Plan; LHMP -Local Hazard Mitigation Plan; MMA -Money Market Account; MRGP -
Municipal Roads General Permit; MOU -Memorandum of Understanding; MTSC -Mountain Tamers
Snowmobile Club; MVUESD -Mountain View Union Elementary School District; NEMRC -New England
Municipal Resource Center; NEWT -Northeast Wilderness Trust; NRCS -Natural Resources Conservation
Service; OSSU -Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union; PDM -Program Delivery Manager; POC -Point of
Contact; PR-Payroll; PTO -Paid Time Off; RBT-RB Technologies; REI -Road Erosion Inventory; RFP -
Request for Proposal; SS -Seacoast Securities; TAC -Transportation Advisory Committee; TAN -Tax
Anticipation Note; TC -Town Clerk; TH -Town Highway; THO -Town Health Officer; TM -Town Moderator;
TTr -Town Treasurer; USDA -United States Department of Agriculture; VEM -Vermont Emergency
Management; VTRANS -Vermont Agency of Transportation; WCC -Woodbury Conservation Commission;
WCL -Woodbury Community Library; W/CFS -Woodbury/Calais Food Shelf; WCSD -Washington County
Sheriff's Department; WHRT -Woodbury-Hardwick Rail Trail; WSB -Woodbury Select Board; WPC -
Woodbury Planning Commission; WNRCD -Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District; WVFD -
Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department; ZBA -Zoning Board of Adjustment
Select Board – April 13 – AGENDA
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NOTICE AND AGENDA
Woodbury Select Board
Monday, April 13, 2026, 6:00 P.M.
Community Room at the Woodbury Library
6:00 P.M. Call the regular meeting to order
Adjustments to Select Board Agenda
Approve Minutes from the March 23rd and April 2nd meetings
Public Comment (for items not on the agenda)
6:10 P.M. Town Clerk’s Report – Robin Durkee
Sign Contract with Sheriff’s Department
6:20 P.M. Town Treasurer’s Report – Lilly Baron
Fund Balance Policy
Personnel Policy
6:30 P.M. Road Commissioner’s Report – Alfred Larrabee, Peter Dailey
Town Highway Grants Report -- Michael Gray
7:00 P.M. Update on Buyouts – Next Steps – John Gordon
LEMP status update
7:10 P.M. Recovery Officer’s Report – Skip Lindsay (written report)
7:20 P.M. Appointments
7:30 P.M. Updates and Other Business
Swenson hearing application status
Approve Bills and Payroll Orders
7:40 P.M. Executive Session – IT management during transition
8:00 P.M. Adjourn
Woodbury Select Board
Monday, April 13, 2026, 6:00 P.M.
Community Room at the Woodbury Library
6:00 P.M. Call the regular meeting to order
Adjustments to Select Board Agenda
Approve Minutes from the March 23rd and April 2nd meetings
Public Comment (for items not on the agenda)
6:10 P.M. Town Clerk’s Report – Robin Durkee
Sign Contract with Sheriff’s Department
6:20 P.M. Town Treasurer’s Report – Lilly Baron
Fund Balance Policy
Personnel Policy
6:30 P.M. Road Commissioner’s Report – Alfred Larrabee, Peter Dailey
Town Highway Grants Report -- Michael Gray
7:00 P.M. Update on Buyouts – Next Steps – John Gordon
LEMP status update
7:10 P.M. Recovery Officer’s Report – Skip Lindsay (written report)
7:20 P.M. Appointments
7:30 P.M. Updates and Other Business
Swenson hearing application status
Approve Bills and Payroll Orders
7:40 P.M. Executive Session – IT management during transition
8:00 P.M. Adjourn
Woodbury Town Clerk Posting
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Woodbury Town Clerk Posting
Woodbury seeks applicants for the position of Town Clerk, someone with customer service and
office skills, who is looking to help out your town and fellow residents. The ability and
willingness to learn new systems and the patience to work with old systems, is necessary. Prior
experience with government work at any level will be an advantage.
As summarized by the Vermont League of Cities and Towns:
“The Town Clerk plays a central role in the operations of local government. In many
Vermont municipalities, the town clerk is the most visible elected official and, as such,
most voters expect them to be informed about all aspects of town business. Statutorily, though,
they have specific duties that range from administering elections, to managing public records, to
issuing licenses. The clerk records deeds related to real estate and private property transactions
and files vital statistical information records relating to town business.”
The Woodbury Town Clerk’s position is traditionally about a 20-hour week, with additional
hours as needed – for example, during elections and Town Meeting. Managing the voter
checklist and elections are important parts of the job, via an on-line voter-registration system
provided by the state. Many mandated rules and procedures must be learned and followed.
Maintaining the public records (land records, vital records, and general correspondence of all
kinds) is required – this all involves being familiar with computer technology.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with the public and brings strong
organizational and administrative skills to the table.
Pay starting at $25.00 an hour.
Necessary entry level qualifications:
• Proven experience in office management or administrative roles.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook), and data
entry skills.
• Organizational skills with the ability to work amid interruptions
• Ability to work with others.
• Demonstrated customer service skills with professional phone etiquette and the ability to
handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Ability to learn new systems, processes, and statutory requirements.
• Must be a Woodbury resident.
Please send a letter of interest and qualifications to selectboard@woodburyvt.org by April 24.
Woodbury seeks applicants for the position of Town Clerk, someone with customer service and
office skills, who is looking to help out your town and fellow residents. The ability and
willingness to learn new systems and the patience to work with old systems, is necessary. Prior
experience with government work at any level will be an advantage.
As summarized by the Vermont League of Cities and Towns:
“The Town Clerk plays a central role in the operations of local government. In many
Vermont municipalities, the town clerk is the most visible elected official and, as such,
most voters expect them to be informed about all aspects of town business. Statutorily, though,
they have specific duties that range from administering elections, to managing public records, to
issuing licenses. The clerk records deeds related to real estate and private property transactions
and files vital statistical information records relating to town business.”
The Woodbury Town Clerk’s position is traditionally about a 20-hour week, with additional
hours as needed – for example, during elections and Town Meeting. Managing the voter
checklist and elections are important parts of the job, via an on-line voter-registration system
provided by the state. Many mandated rules and procedures must be learned and followed.
Maintaining the public records (land records, vital records, and general correspondence of all
kinds) is required – this all involves being familiar with computer technology.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with the public and brings strong
organizational and administrative skills to the table.
Pay starting at $25.00 an hour.
Necessary entry level qualifications:
• Proven experience in office management or administrative roles.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook), and data
entry skills.
• Organizational skills with the ability to work amid interruptions
• Ability to work with others.
• Demonstrated customer service skills with professional phone etiquette and the ability to
handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Ability to learn new systems, processes, and statutory requirements.
• Must be a Woodbury resident.
Please send a letter of interest and qualifications to selectboard@woodburyvt.org by April 24.
Mountain View School Budget Turned Down
by John Reid
Results of the April 7, 2026, re-vote for the Mountain View Union Elementary School District annual budget:
• Yes 282
• No 315
Conservation Commission – Feb 19 – DRAFT MINUTES
by admin
Woodbury Conserva�on Commission (WCC) Mee�ng Minutes
February 15, 2026
Present: Paul Council, WCC chair; Libby Case; Chad Wohler ; Jack Travelstead; Kiley Briggs; Michael Gray
Agenda Items – Approval of 01.15.2026 mee�ngs minutes;
Northeastern Wildernes s Trust (NEWT) presenta�on;
Seville Murphy’s NEWT/Buck Lake F &W camp proposal;
Woodbury Town Forest - Forestry Plan;
Cranberry Meadow Wetland Sign ;
Library/WCC sponsored speakers
NEWT Presenta�on: The WCC changes the start �me of the presenta�on from 7:00 to 6:30 p.m. A s�pend to
NEWT is discussed with the WCC deciding to give a $300 s�pend. Paul will contact Sophie Ehrhardt and ask for
an invoice. The invoice will be submited to the town treasurer and a s�pend check will be writen, using
money from the WCC’s fund.
Discussion follows concerning Seville Murphy’s successful proposal to NEWT reques�ng NEWT consider
funding scholarships to F&W’s Buck Lake summer camp. Kil ey suggests the WCC also fund a one �me
scholarship for a Woodbury resident to atend F&W’s Buck Lake camp. The WCC approves using its
conserva�on fund to provide a scholarship to F&W’s Buck Lake camp. Paul will publicize the NEWT scholarships
that Seville nego�ated on FPF. Michael will check in with Robin about the scholarship.
Woodbury Town Forest – Forestry Plan: Emily Poter, Lamoille County area forester with the Dept. of Forest,
Parks and Recrea�on), had scheduled to meet with the WCC at this mee�ng but was unable to atend. Emily is
now scheduled to meet with the WCC at its March mee�ng on the 19
th
.
Cranberry Meadow Wetland Sign: Kiley has contacted Susan Sawyer to let her know what was discussed
concerning the sign at the WCC January mee�ng. Kiley presented a mockup of the sign using aerial imagery
instead of symbology for the map and a revision of the text to be included on the sign. The mockup sign was
discussed. Kiley will present a life size copy of the sign at the WCC’s March mee�ng.
Library/WCC Sponsored Speakers: Libby spoke with Myrna O’Neill, town librarian, about establishing regular
speaker events that would be sponsored by the library and the WCC. Libby men�oned that Myrna felt winter is
the best �me to hold events. The WCC discussed this and felt it would sponsor two events each year. The WCC
will brainstorm possible speakers at its March 19
th
mee�ng.
February 15, 2026
Present: Paul Council, WCC chair; Libby Case; Chad Wohler ; Jack Travelstead; Kiley Briggs; Michael Gray
Agenda Items – Approval of 01.15.2026 mee�ngs minutes;
Northeastern Wildernes s Trust (NEWT) presenta�on;
Seville Murphy’s NEWT/Buck Lake F &W camp proposal;
Woodbury Town Forest - Forestry Plan;
Cranberry Meadow Wetland Sign ;
Library/WCC sponsored speakers
NEWT Presenta�on: The WCC changes the start �me of the presenta�on from 7:00 to 6:30 p.m. A s�pend to
NEWT is discussed with the WCC deciding to give a $300 s�pend. Paul will contact Sophie Ehrhardt and ask for
an invoice. The invoice will be submited to the town treasurer and a s�pend check will be writen, using
money from the WCC’s fund.
Discussion follows concerning Seville Murphy’s successful proposal to NEWT reques�ng NEWT consider
funding scholarships to F&W’s Buck Lake summer camp. Kil ey suggests the WCC also fund a one �me
scholarship for a Woodbury resident to atend F&W’s Buck Lake camp. The WCC approves using its
conserva�on fund to provide a scholarship to F&W’s Buck Lake camp. Paul will publicize the NEWT scholarships
that Seville nego�ated on FPF. Michael will check in with Robin about the scholarship.
Woodbury Town Forest – Forestry Plan: Emily Poter, Lamoille County area forester with the Dept. of Forest,
Parks and Recrea�on), had scheduled to meet with the WCC at this mee�ng but was unable to atend. Emily is
now scheduled to meet with the WCC at its March mee�ng on the 19
th
.
Cranberry Meadow Wetland Sign: Kiley has contacted Susan Sawyer to let her know what was discussed
concerning the sign at the WCC January mee�ng. Kiley presented a mockup of the sign using aerial imagery
instead of symbology for the map and a revision of the text to be included on the sign. The mockup sign was
discussed. Kiley will present a life size copy of the sign at the WCC’s March mee�ng.
Library/WCC Sponsored Speakers: Libby spoke with Myrna O’Neill, town librarian, about establishing regular
speaker events that would be sponsored by the library and the WCC. Libby men�oned that Myrna felt winter is
the best �me to hold events. The WCC discussed this and felt it would sponsor two events each year. The WCC
will brainstorm possible speakers at its March 19
th
mee�ng.
Select Board – April 2 – DRAFT MINUTES
by admin
MINUTES
Woodbury Select Board – Special Meeting
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 5:30 P.M.
at the Woodbury Town Office
The meeting was called to order at 5:36. Present were Select Board Members Chris
Casey, John Gordon and Diana Peduzzi, and Auditor John Reid who was invited to
attend the Executive Session re Swenson Granite Co.
It was decided that an Executive Session was not necessary to discuss some
personnel issues. Chris Casey read a letter from Robin Durkee, announcing that
she will resign her elected office for personal reasons as of April 30. In the letter
Robin thanked the people of Woodbury for electing her to the position and she
enjoyed the privilege of serving them.
Also, Assistant Town Clerk Pam Ankuda will resign on the same schedule, her
letter was submitted to the Town Clerk.
Chris reported that Skip Lindsay has also submitted a resignation effective April
24, from his positions as Flood Recovery Manager as well as E911 Coordinator.
He stated that he will not leave before the FEMA de- obligation matters are
resolved.
The board will work on an announcement and draft a job description. Possible
transition scenarios were discussed.
At 5:50 the board voter to enter an Executive Session pursuant to 1 V.S.A. §313
(a)(1)(E) to discuss the pending Act 250 application from Swenson Granite Co.
At 6:40 the Executive Session was closed.
The Board voted to have our attorney, David Mears of Tarrant, Gillies and Shems,
write a letter to Swenson with another settlement offer.
The meeting adjourned at 6: 50 P.M. Signed on ___________
Chris Casey__________John Gordon ______________Diana Peduzzi _________
Woodbury Select Board – Special Meeting
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 5:30 P.M.
at the Woodbury Town Office
The meeting was called to order at 5:36. Present were Select Board Members Chris
Casey, John Gordon and Diana Peduzzi, and Auditor John Reid who was invited to
attend the Executive Session re Swenson Granite Co.
It was decided that an Executive Session was not necessary to discuss some
personnel issues. Chris Casey read a letter from Robin Durkee, announcing that
she will resign her elected office for personal reasons as of April 30. In the letter
Robin thanked the people of Woodbury for electing her to the position and she
enjoyed the privilege of serving them.
Also, Assistant Town Clerk Pam Ankuda will resign on the same schedule, her
letter was submitted to the Town Clerk.
Chris reported that Skip Lindsay has also submitted a resignation effective April
24, from his positions as Flood Recovery Manager as well as E911 Coordinator.
He stated that he will not leave before the FEMA de- obligation matters are
resolved.
The board will work on an announcement and draft a job description. Possible
transition scenarios were discussed.
At 5:50 the board voter to enter an Executive Session pursuant to 1 V.S.A. §313
(a)(1)(E) to discuss the pending Act 250 application from Swenson Granite Co.
At 6:40 the Executive Session was closed.
The Board voted to have our attorney, David Mears of Tarrant, Gillies and Shems,
write a letter to Swenson with another settlement offer.
The meeting adjourned at 6: 50 P.M. Signed on ___________
Chris Casey__________John Gordon ______________Diana Peduzzi _________
Select Board – March 23 – DRAFT MINUTES
by admin
Town of Woodbury Select Board Meeting Minutes
March 23, 2026
Attendees
Select Board Members: Diana Peduzzi, Chris Casey, John Gordon
Town Officials: Robin Durkee (Town Clerk), Lilly Baron (Town Treasurer); Bob Martin (Zoning Administrator)
Town Employees: Alfred Larrabee (Road Commissioner ); Peter Dailey (Road Foreman); Michael Gray (WSB
Assistant/Scribe)
Members of the Public: Daniel Koenemann & Lucas Goldfluss (Winooski Natural Resources Conservation
District) ; Paul, Pat& Daniel Grandy; Amy Smith; Larry Ferno; Retta Dunlap (WVFD President); Paul Cerutti (WVFD
Chief)
Media: Jerome Lipani - HCTV
Call to Order Chris called the meeting to order at 6:05 P. M .
Adjustments to Agenda
None
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
The minutes from the March 9, 2026 and March 1 5, 2026 Select Board meetings were approved
Public Comment Retta requested that the WSB hold a discussion or public hearing for town residents
to have a conversation about Act 181, proposed changes to Act 250. She feels the restrictions/regulations for
private land owners, especially in rural districts, like Woodbury, are way out of bounds. Retta also asked how
much land in Woodbury is in the current use program. Diana thought the listers could find that number.
Town Clerk’s Report with Robin Durkee
Robin announced that the MVUESD proposed budget revote will be held at the T own Hall on March 7
th
, 10-7. There
will be an informational meeting on the MVUESD budget on April 2
nd
, 6 p.m. at the Hardwick Elementary School.
gymnasium. Robin has been confirming town appointments that were up for renewal and also listed those
appointments that are not filled: Energy Coordinator, Solid Waste District Rep, Tree Warden and several Planning
Commission seats are open. The annual contract with the Washington County Sheriff’s Deparment has been
received. Robin noted that the WCSD hourly rate has gone up to $68/hour and the mileage rate has increased to
72.5 cents/mile. The WSB will review the contract at their next meeting. Robin reported that only 39 dog licenses
have been issued so far, with the deadline looming for residents to license their dogs on April 1
st
.
Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District (WNRCD)
with Daniel Koenemann and Lucas Goldflusss
Daniel and Lucas, of WNRCSD, reviewed some suggested erosion/ phosphorus prevention techniques that could
take place on town owned property in Woodbury Village. These are p art of the larger project WNRCD is
undertaking “The Sabin Pond Initiative” trying to interest property owners adjacent to lakes and streams that are a
part of the Kingsbury Branch watershed in Woodbury. Their goal is to reduce phosphorus loading into the
Kingsbury Branch, which eventually flows into the Winooski River. The two areas they focused on for this meeting
are town properties (and soon to be town properties from the buyout program John is overseeing) in the village on
either side of Route 14. They also designed plans for the area behind the old firehouse, Robin explained that that is
not town property, it is owned by the Woodbury Fire Auxiliary. Dan and Lucas restate, as they have previously, that
WNRCS suggestions are not mandates. This is true for all the work they will be suggesting in Woodbury to private
landowners and the town. They currently have no funding for these works. If landowners wish to take up WNRCD
suggestions, WNRCD will work with landowners to help secure funding to implement those suggestions. Dan and
Lucas discuss their suggestions for the town owned property and other streamside property in the village , and
then explain the program to some Woodbury Lake landowners who were present. See the HCTV recording for the
full discussion.
Road Commissioner’s Report with Alfred Larrabee and Peter Dailey
Peter reported that the road crew was able to get a load of salt after being without any for almost a month.
The Ford 550 is now at the Ford dealership undergoing the necessary repairs . Alfie checked on replacement costs
which he found to be very high. Alfie met with the PACIF insurance adjuster on the roof repair/replacement issue
and is waiting for the report. Plans can’t go ahead until we know how much money would be a vailable and what
PACIF recomments, before any decisions can be made about repair or replacement of the garage roof . Since the
racoon families have trampled and degraded any insulating value, there is a lot of heat being lost. At the site visit,
the adjuster felt the best route would be to remove the sheetrock ceiling to do the repair work. This would require a
great deal of prep work beforehand and disrupt the use of the garage for a significant amount of time. Alfie feels it
might be better to remove the roofing and try to do as much work as is affordable in a larger scale of roof repair
than may be covered under the insurance adjuster’s suggested scope of work. Discussion followed on various
repair/replacement scenarios for the town garage roof and other garage improvements. The adjuster also
requested the town get an estimate for the repair work. Chris suggested that a temporary fix may be what is
possible for the present as the town continues to look at what needs to be done to improve or even replace the
building.
Michael had one last VTrans document, the Annual Financial Plan, to be signed by the WSB. Michael, the road
crew and the town treasurer will be meeting with VTrans for its annual check in.
Town Treasurer’s Report with Lillian Baron
Lilly presented an amendment to Section 4. Insurance of the school lease. The amended changes incorporate
more specific language for terms of coverage but does not change insured amounts. Lilly also presented a draft of
a Fund Balance Policy for the WSB to consider. The purpose of this policy is to establish clear expectations for
maintaining an appropriate fund balance to manage risk, address unforeseen expenses, and support long-term
financial stability. It also outlines how the Select Board will respond to year-end surpluses or deficits. The WSB
asks questions about the draft and will rev iew and take up at its April 13 meeting .
Lilly also presented a revised draft of the town’s Personnel Policy that completes the work on the policy started,
but never finished, by previous select boards. She explains that the major change from the current policy is
separating benefits that are offered to elected officials, primarily the town clerk and town treasurer and their
assistants, from the old policy for clarity and incorporating benefits specific to elected officials in a separate
amendment to the personnel policy. Robin stated that she thought Michael was hired to work on the personnel
policy. Michael answered that he felt he was not hired to work on the policy exclusively but was asked by the WSB
to work with Lilly to complete the work on the policy and to charge the town for his time as the WSB assistant.
(Michael was on the previous select board mentioned and did the bulk of the work, with advise from VLCT, to
formulate and present suggested policy changes that were then discussed and reformed to the whole select
board’s satisfaction). Michael met with Lilly initially to get Lilly up to speed on what the previous select board was
working to accomplish and shared how he felt this should be done. Lilly began background work on the suggested
change, consulted with VLCT and showed willingness to get this plan “right” as discussed with Michael. At this
point in the process Michael felt Lilly “got it” and could do the work on her own, allowing Michael to pull back and
devote his time to other interests. Michael stated that the draft Lilly was presenting, with the separate amendment
for elected officials, is what VLCT had advised. The WSB will review the personnel policy and its elected official
amendment and agreed to discuss at a future meeting.
Lilly suggested that some ($20,000) of unas signed fund balance be transferred to avoid a deficit in the general
fund. The transfer would come from unassigned leftover funds from the prior year in the highway budget and be
placed in the general fund. Diana moved to approve the transfer of the funds and the WSB approved.
Updates on Buyouts with John Gordon
The real estate closing on the Shattuck property occurred last Friday, March 20
th
The closing on the old firehouse
will hopefully happen next week. John will need to make a correction on the close out agreement to correct a date.
Retta and Paul requested that the WVFD be able to store equipment in the old firehouse after the closing . John
states that to do that there will need to be an amendment to the closing agreement. The WSB okays the WVFD
storing equipment beyond the closing date and authorizes John to sign on the WSB’s behalf. Retta wil l provide the
amendment text. The town will also need to have liability insurance for the two closeout buildings , until they are
demolished.
Recovery Officer’s Report
Skip was not in attendance for this meeting but did provide a written report to the WSB, the jist of which was there
is no news as FEMA is still out on furlough with the shut down.
Town Official Appointments
Manuel O’Neill was appointed to the Slyvia Jackson Fund committee. Sara Hedrick was appointed to the
Woodbury Conservation Commission. Bob Martin wishes to step down as the zoning administrator but is willing to
continue as an interim assistant ZA to help train a new ZA. He recommended Graham Cristie ; Diana will contact
Graham.
Swenson Granite Company Act 250 Permit Application
Robin reported that the old entrance to the quarry was shut down by the Mining Safety and Health Administration
(MSHA). This eliminates one of the quarry ’s proposals for truck traffic to and from the quarry.
The WSB has requested an ACT 250 hearing; the quarry (Polycor) has 15 days to respond.
Alfie was asked to work up some cost estimates for repaving of the paved section of Cabot Road and resurfacing
the gravel section a s well as costs for the work needed to address the sharp corner at the top of the hill by the new
quarry entrance/exit.
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 :30 P.M.
Signatures and Approval
Chris Casey ______________________ Diana Peduzzi _________________________
John Gordon ______________________ Date Approved __________
Guide to Acronyms
ACO - Animal Control Officer; ANR – Agency of Natural Resources; AOT – Agency of Transportation; AP – Accounts
Payable; BR- Better Roads; BRIC – Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities; CDT – Collector of
Delinquent Taxes; CIP – Capital Improvement Plan; CR – Cash Receipts; CRC –Consolidated Resource Center;
CVRPC – Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission; DHC – Department of Health; EC – Ethics Commission;
EMD – Emergency Management Director; EMS – Emergency Medical Service; ERAF – Emergency Relief Assistance
Funds; ET – Electronic Transfer; EWPP – Emergency Watershed Protection Program; FIRM – Federal Insurance
Rate Map; FPF – Front Porch Forum; FY – Fiscal Year; GIA – Grants in Aid; HED – Hardwick Electric Department;
HERF – Highway Equipment Replacement Fund; HMP – Hazard Mitigation Plan; HPD – Hardwick Police
Department; H&H – Hydrological & Hydraulic; LE OP – Local Emergency Operations Plan; LHMP – Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan; MMA – Money Market Account; MRGP – Municipal Roads General Permit; MOU – Memorandum of
Understanding; MTSC – Mountain Tamers Snowmobile Club; MVUESD – Mountain View Union Elementary School
District; NEMRC – New England Municipal Resource Center; NEWT – Northeast Wilderness Trust; NRCS – Natural
Resources Conservation Service; OSSU – Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union; PDM – Program Delivery
Manager; POC –Point of Contact; PR – Payroll; PTO – Paid Time Off; RBT – RB Technologies; REI – Road Erosion
Inventory; RFP – Request for Proposal; SS – Seacoast Securities; TAC – Transportation Advisory Committee; TAN –
Tax Anticipation Note; TC – Town Clerk; TH – Town Highway; THO – Town Health Officer; TM – Town Moderator; TTr
– Town Treasurer; USDA – United States Department of Agriculture; VEM – Vermont Emergency Management;
VTRANS – Vermont Agency of Transportation; WCC – Woodbury Conservation Commission; WCL – Woodbury
Community Library; W/CFS – Woodbury/Calais Food Shelf; WCSD – Washington County Sheriff’s Department;
WHRT – Woodbury-Hardwick Rail Trail; WSB – Woodbury Select Board; WPC – Woodbury Planning Commission;
WNRCD – Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District; WVFD – Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department; ZBA
– Zoning Board of Adjustment
March 23, 2026
Attendees
Select Board Members: Diana Peduzzi, Chris Casey, John Gordon
Town Officials: Robin Durkee (Town Clerk), Lilly Baron (Town Treasurer); Bob Martin (Zoning Administrator)
Town Employees: Alfred Larrabee (Road Commissioner ); Peter Dailey (Road Foreman); Michael Gray (WSB
Assistant/Scribe)
Members of the Public: Daniel Koenemann & Lucas Goldfluss (Winooski Natural Resources Conservation
District) ; Paul, Pat& Daniel Grandy; Amy Smith; Larry Ferno; Retta Dunlap (WVFD President); Paul Cerutti (WVFD
Chief)
Media: Jerome Lipani - HCTV
Call to Order Chris called the meeting to order at 6:05 P. M .
Adjustments to Agenda
None
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
The minutes from the March 9, 2026 and March 1 5, 2026 Select Board meetings were approved
Public Comment Retta requested that the WSB hold a discussion or public hearing for town residents
to have a conversation about Act 181, proposed changes to Act 250. She feels the restrictions/regulations for
private land owners, especially in rural districts, like Woodbury, are way out of bounds. Retta also asked how
much land in Woodbury is in the current use program. Diana thought the listers could find that number.
Town Clerk’s Report with Robin Durkee
Robin announced that the MVUESD proposed budget revote will be held at the T own Hall on March 7
th
, 10-7. There
will be an informational meeting on the MVUESD budget on April 2
nd
, 6 p.m. at the Hardwick Elementary School.
gymnasium. Robin has been confirming town appointments that were up for renewal and also listed those
appointments that are not filled: Energy Coordinator, Solid Waste District Rep, Tree Warden and several Planning
Commission seats are open. The annual contract with the Washington County Sheriff’s Deparment has been
received. Robin noted that the WCSD hourly rate has gone up to $68/hour and the mileage rate has increased to
72.5 cents/mile. The WSB will review the contract at their next meeting. Robin reported that only 39 dog licenses
have been issued so far, with the deadline looming for residents to license their dogs on April 1
st
.
Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District (WNRCD)
with Daniel Koenemann and Lucas Goldflusss
Daniel and Lucas, of WNRCSD, reviewed some suggested erosion/ phosphorus prevention techniques that could
take place on town owned property in Woodbury Village. These are p art of the larger project WNRCD is
undertaking “The Sabin Pond Initiative” trying to interest property owners adjacent to lakes and streams that are a
part of the Kingsbury Branch watershed in Woodbury. Their goal is to reduce phosphorus loading into the
Kingsbury Branch, which eventually flows into the Winooski River. The two areas they focused on for this meeting
are town properties (and soon to be town properties from the buyout program John is overseeing) in the village on
either side of Route 14. They also designed plans for the area behind the old firehouse, Robin explained that that is
not town property, it is owned by the Woodbury Fire Auxiliary. Dan and Lucas restate, as they have previously, that
WNRCS suggestions are not mandates. This is true for all the work they will be suggesting in Woodbury to private
landowners and the town. They currently have no funding for these works. If landowners wish to take up WNRCD
suggestions, WNRCD will work with landowners to help secure funding to implement those suggestions. Dan and
Lucas discuss their suggestions for the town owned property and other streamside property in the village , and
then explain the program to some Woodbury Lake landowners who were present. See the HCTV recording for the
full discussion.
Road Commissioner’s Report with Alfred Larrabee and Peter Dailey
Peter reported that the road crew was able to get a load of salt after being without any for almost a month.
The Ford 550 is now at the Ford dealership undergoing the necessary repairs . Alfie checked on replacement costs
which he found to be very high. Alfie met with the PACIF insurance adjuster on the roof repair/replacement issue
and is waiting for the report. Plans can’t go ahead until we know how much money would be a vailable and what
PACIF recomments, before any decisions can be made about repair or replacement of the garage roof . Since the
racoon families have trampled and degraded any insulating value, there is a lot of heat being lost. At the site visit,
the adjuster felt the best route would be to remove the sheetrock ceiling to do the repair work. This would require a
great deal of prep work beforehand and disrupt the use of the garage for a significant amount of time. Alfie feels it
might be better to remove the roofing and try to do as much work as is affordable in a larger scale of roof repair
than may be covered under the insurance adjuster’s suggested scope of work. Discussion followed on various
repair/replacement scenarios for the town garage roof and other garage improvements. The adjuster also
requested the town get an estimate for the repair work. Chris suggested that a temporary fix may be what is
possible for the present as the town continues to look at what needs to be done to improve or even replace the
building.
Michael had one last VTrans document, the Annual Financial Plan, to be signed by the WSB. Michael, the road
crew and the town treasurer will be meeting with VTrans for its annual check in.
Town Treasurer’s Report with Lillian Baron
Lilly presented an amendment to Section 4. Insurance of the school lease. The amended changes incorporate
more specific language for terms of coverage but does not change insured amounts. Lilly also presented a draft of
a Fund Balance Policy for the WSB to consider. The purpose of this policy is to establish clear expectations for
maintaining an appropriate fund balance to manage risk, address unforeseen expenses, and support long-term
financial stability. It also outlines how the Select Board will respond to year-end surpluses or deficits. The WSB
asks questions about the draft and will rev iew and take up at its April 13 meeting .
Lilly also presented a revised draft of the town’s Personnel Policy that completes the work on the policy started,
but never finished, by previous select boards. She explains that the major change from the current policy is
separating benefits that are offered to elected officials, primarily the town clerk and town treasurer and their
assistants, from the old policy for clarity and incorporating benefits specific to elected officials in a separate
amendment to the personnel policy. Robin stated that she thought Michael was hired to work on the personnel
policy. Michael answered that he felt he was not hired to work on the policy exclusively but was asked by the WSB
to work with Lilly to complete the work on the policy and to charge the town for his time as the WSB assistant.
(Michael was on the previous select board mentioned and did the bulk of the work, with advise from VLCT, to
formulate and present suggested policy changes that were then discussed and reformed to the whole select
board’s satisfaction). Michael met with Lilly initially to get Lilly up to speed on what the previous select board was
working to accomplish and shared how he felt this should be done. Lilly began background work on the suggested
change, consulted with VLCT and showed willingness to get this plan “right” as discussed with Michael. At this
point in the process Michael felt Lilly “got it” and could do the work on her own, allowing Michael to pull back and
devote his time to other interests. Michael stated that the draft Lilly was presenting, with the separate amendment
for elected officials, is what VLCT had advised. The WSB will review the personnel policy and its elected official
amendment and agreed to discuss at a future meeting.
Lilly suggested that some ($20,000) of unas signed fund balance be transferred to avoid a deficit in the general
fund. The transfer would come from unassigned leftover funds from the prior year in the highway budget and be
placed in the general fund. Diana moved to approve the transfer of the funds and the WSB approved.
Updates on Buyouts with John Gordon
The real estate closing on the Shattuck property occurred last Friday, March 20
th
The closing on the old firehouse
will hopefully happen next week. John will need to make a correction on the close out agreement to correct a date.
Retta and Paul requested that the WVFD be able to store equipment in the old firehouse after the closing . John
states that to do that there will need to be an amendment to the closing agreement. The WSB okays the WVFD
storing equipment beyond the closing date and authorizes John to sign on the WSB’s behalf. Retta wil l provide the
amendment text. The town will also need to have liability insurance for the two closeout buildings , until they are
demolished.
Recovery Officer’s Report
Skip was not in attendance for this meeting but did provide a written report to the WSB, the jist of which was there
is no news as FEMA is still out on furlough with the shut down.
Town Official Appointments
Manuel O’Neill was appointed to the Slyvia Jackson Fund committee. Sara Hedrick was appointed to the
Woodbury Conservation Commission. Bob Martin wishes to step down as the zoning administrator but is willing to
continue as an interim assistant ZA to help train a new ZA. He recommended Graham Cristie ; Diana will contact
Graham.
Swenson Granite Company Act 250 Permit Application
Robin reported that the old entrance to the quarry was shut down by the Mining Safety and Health Administration
(MSHA). This eliminates one of the quarry ’s proposals for truck traffic to and from the quarry.
The WSB has requested an ACT 250 hearing; the quarry (Polycor) has 15 days to respond.
Alfie was asked to work up some cost estimates for repaving of the paved section of Cabot Road and resurfacing
the gravel section a s well as costs for the work needed to address the sharp corner at the top of the hill by the new
quarry entrance/exit.
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 :30 P.M.
Signatures and Approval
Chris Casey ______________________ Diana Peduzzi _________________________
John Gordon ______________________ Date Approved __________
Guide to Acronyms
ACO - Animal Control Officer; ANR – Agency of Natural Resources; AOT – Agency of Transportation; AP – Accounts
Payable; BR- Better Roads; BRIC – Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities; CDT – Collector of
Delinquent Taxes; CIP – Capital Improvement Plan; CR – Cash Receipts; CRC –Consolidated Resource Center;
CVRPC – Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission; DHC – Department of Health; EC – Ethics Commission;
EMD – Emergency Management Director; EMS – Emergency Medical Service; ERAF – Emergency Relief Assistance
Funds; ET – Electronic Transfer; EWPP – Emergency Watershed Protection Program; FIRM – Federal Insurance
Rate Map; FPF – Front Porch Forum; FY – Fiscal Year; GIA – Grants in Aid; HED – Hardwick Electric Department;
HERF – Highway Equipment Replacement Fund; HMP – Hazard Mitigation Plan; HPD – Hardwick Police
Department; H&H – Hydrological & Hydraulic; LE OP – Local Emergency Operations Plan; LHMP – Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan; MMA – Money Market Account; MRGP – Municipal Roads General Permit; MOU – Memorandum of
Understanding; MTSC – Mountain Tamers Snowmobile Club; MVUESD – Mountain View Union Elementary School
District; NEMRC – New England Municipal Resource Center; NEWT – Northeast Wilderness Trust; NRCS – Natural
Resources Conservation Service; OSSU – Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union; PDM – Program Delivery
Manager; POC –Point of Contact; PR – Payroll; PTO – Paid Time Off; RBT – RB Technologies; REI – Road Erosion
Inventory; RFP – Request for Proposal; SS – Seacoast Securities; TAC – Transportation Advisory Committee; TAN –
Tax Anticipation Note; TC – Town Clerk; TH – Town Highway; THO – Town Health Officer; TM – Town Moderator; TTr
– Town Treasurer; USDA – United States Department of Agriculture; VEM – Vermont Emergency Management;
VTRANS – Vermont Agency of Transportation; WCC – Woodbury Conservation Commission; WCL – Woodbury
Community Library; W/CFS – Woodbury/Calais Food Shelf; WCSD – Washington County Sheriff’s Department;
WHRT – Woodbury-Hardwick Rail Trail; WSB – Woodbury Select Board; WPC – Woodbury Planning Commission;
WNRCD – Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District; WVFD – Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department; ZBA
– Zoning Board of Adjustment