Board of Trustees

MINUTES VILLAGE OF ENOSBURG FALLS Meeting of the Board of Trustees October 8th, 2024 Present: Sandra Ferland, Eli Gabuzda, Sam Vaillancourt, Leonard Charron and Heather Moore Staff – John Dasaro, Abbey Miller Guest – Will Cobb (Northwest Access TV), Shirley Duso, David and Sally Tryhorne, Ellen Stanley, Alysa Martin, Brian Sylvester, Shaun Coleman (NRPC), Jamy Lasell Meeting was called to order by Sam Vaillancourt at 6:33 PM 1. Modifications/Changes to Agenda Adding to other business, the Enosburgh Historical Society’s request to paint the Depot. 2. Public comment Shaun Coleman advised that they have a vacancy on the NRPC Youth Board, if the Trustees know of a Junior or Senior looking for volunteer hours. Jamy Lasell also stated that the Historical Society would like to get youth members for their board as well. 3. Review/Approve minutes for the September 24th meeting A motion was made by Eli Gabuzda to approve the minutes with the following corrections, Abbey Miller was not present at the 24th meeting, under #3 correct spelling of Sandra’s name, #7 fix spelling of Water Tower Road, #9 change to kick off, #12 fix the comma placement. Seconded by Sandra Ferland. Unanimous. 4. Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) final review before submitting to FEMA Shaun Coleman from NRPC discussed the next steps in the HMP process. Since there was no public comment received regarding the Village’s HMP plan, the plan is ready to be submitted to FEMA. Once it goes to FEMA, they will review it and either let the Village know what they feel is missing or they will approve it. When FEMA approves the HMP it will need to be adopted by the Village Trustees. A motion was made by Eli Gabuzda to have NRPC submit the Village’s Hazard Mitigation Plan to FEMA for review. Seconded by Sandra Ferland. Unanimous. 5. Band Stand Committee’s presentation on findings elevator/ramp Ellen Stanley provided an overview of the committee’s meetings, explaining that several options were considered. The biggest question to answer is whether a ramp should be constructed or a lift purchased. Ellen stated that she will be meeting with Andrew Crane on Thursday at 11:30am at the bandstand to discuss accessibility if anyone would like to attend. The Trustees advised that Village Staff can do research on grant opportunities to support this project, but also would like the committee to put together an estimate on what the cost would be to lower the bandstand and the cost to build a ramp. 6. To add Eco Park as a park on the Permit. A motion was made by Eli Gabuzda to add Eco Park to the Park Permit. Seconded by Sandra Ferland. Unanimous.  MINUTES VILLAGE OF ENOSBURG FALLS Meeting of the Board of Trustees October 8th, 2024 7. Budget Update from Abbey, Finance Director Abbey Miller asked that the Trustees put together any projects they would like reviewed for the 2025 budget. 8. Manager’s Notes ➢ Elm Street Water/Wastewater project update – curbing has been done, they will be backfilling and paving soon. The wastewater lines were reviewed with cameras before the slip lining begins, we are waiting for the final report. ➢ John Dasaro was elected to the Vice Chair seat on the VPPSA Board. ➢ LOT informational meeting on October 23rd Update – Meeting will be at the EMS building at 6:30pm, going to move that week’s Trustee meeting to that time rather than 2 meetings. We will be advertising about the meeting and emphasis that Village residents need to vote in person on this article, it will not be mailed. ➢ Friday law enforcement incident update. ➢ NRPC planning committee meeting – they would like to have it on November 13th and would like 1-2 Trustees to attend. 9. Other Business The Enosburg Historical Society requested to repaint the freight depot and change the color to blue. A motion was made by Eli Gabuzda to allow the Historical Society to repaint the depot and to change the color to blue. Seconded by Sandra Ferland. Unanimous. 10. Executive Session: For the Purpose of Discussing Negotiations in which Premature Public Knowledge May Compromise the Position of the Municipality. Eli Gabuzda made a motion to enter Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing Negotiations in which Premature Public Knowledge May Compromise the Position of the Municipality. Seconded by Sandra Ferland. Unanimous. The Board entered Executive Session at 7:36PM. Eli Gabuzda made a motion to re-enter the Board’s Regular Meeting. Seconded by Heather Moore. The Board re-entered their Regular Meeting at 8:23pm. 11. Adjourn There being no other business to come before the Board at this time Eli Gabuzda made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Sandra Ferland. The meeting was adjourned at 8:23pm. Respectfully Submitted, Abbey Miller Director of Finance These minutes were approved by the Board of Trustees at a Regular Board Meeting on October 23rd, 2024.