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BOARD MEMBERS: Katy Johnson-Aplin (Vice-Chair), Marion Dowling, Chris Cleverly, Mike Fitzpatrick.
OTHERS PRESENT: Katie Bristol (Administrative Asst), Avarie Fitzpatrick (Administrative Asst), Jay Wilson (Road Foreman), Austin Rice (BCTV), Valorie Pennington (Resident)
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Vice Chair Katy Johnson-Aplin
CONFIRM PROPERLY WARNED: Confirmed by Avarie Fitzpatrick
ADDITIONS/AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
May 4th, 2026, Draft Regular Meeting Minutes
Fitzpatrick made a motion to accept the May 4th, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes. Cleverly seconded. Motion passed.
ROAD FOREMAN & ROAD COMMISSIONER’S REPORT:
- The covered bridge deck has been removed, and the replacement lumber is on site. The crew got called away to finish an emergency job and should be back tomorrow with hopes to finish by the end of the week.
- No news from Beardsley about the updates to the fuel tanks.
- I had a meeting on Dover Road in Williamsville with some of the neighbors to measure the area for the speed tables and the signage. We are hoping to put them down while the covered bridge is closed this week.
- The survey for the Newfane Village sidewalk project is being carried out, and the engineers expect to start working on the plan in the next month.
Cleverly made a motion to accept the Road Foreman & Road Commissioner’s Report. Dowling seconded. Motion passed.
Discussion:
Wilson discussed with VTrans the possibility of slightly widening the bridge using existing abutments, noting that even a small increase would help. The Depot Road project bid is ready to go out. There was also discussion about handling Knotweed, including hiring a contractor, mowing it down, or possibly using other methods, as spraying may not be as effective in this situation.
SCHEDULED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: None
UNSCHEDULED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: None
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT’S REPORT:
- We’ve looked at the ordinances, and some of them are outdated. Do you want us to review and update them to reflect new state statutes, etc.?
- We talked to both Eben and Jon from the Williamsville Hall Committee to discuss the lighting. Jon is unable to make it to tonight’s meeting, but both he and Eben plan to attend the June 1st
- We have had three people come in for job applications to apply for the open road crew position. Waiting for them to be submitted to us.
- We have sent a letter to Cindy Levine to accept her appointment to be on the Williamsville Hall Committee
- We sent a certified return receipt letter to the homeowner regarding the litter ordinance violation. We received notification today that the letter was signed and received by the homeowner.
Cleverly made a motion to accept the Administrative Assistant’s Report. Dowling seconded. Motion passed.
Discussion:
The Selectboard agreed and would like the Administrative Assistants to go through all the town ordinances and update everything.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Windham County Humane Society Contract FY27- Review & Sign
Cleverly made a motion to approve the Windham County Humane Society FY27. Dowling seconded. Motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS:
Follow-Up Items ( 10 Minutes Per Topic)
- FEMA buyout of South Newfane General Store- None
- Knotweed Removal-None
- Covered Bridge Repairs-None
- Green Iron Bridge Repairs-None
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
Pay orders:
- Payroll #11785 $ 6,354.88
- Payroll #11784 $ 8,786.76
- A/P #26022 $61,937.23
Dowling made a motion to accept the pay orders. Fitzpatrick seconded the motion. The motion passed.
ADJOURN:
Dowling made a motion to adjourn. Fitzpatrick seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m.