Board of Trustees

VILLAGE OF ENOSBURG FALLS Meeting of the Board of Trustees January 14th, 2025 Present: Sam Vaillancourt, Leonard Charron, Sandra Ferland and Eli Gabuzda Not Present: Heather Moore Staff: John Dasaro, Abbey Miller Guests: Will Cribb (NWTV) Meeting was called to order by Sam Vaillancourt at 6:32pm 1. Modifications/Changes to Agenda Add setting annual meeting date to #3.5 2. Public Comment There was no public comment. 3. Review/Approve Minutes for December 17th, 2024, and January 7th, 2025, Trustees Meeting A motion was made by Eli Gabuzda to approve both the December 17th and January 7th meeting minutes as written. Seconded by Sandra Ferland. Unanimous. 3.5 Setting 2025 Annual Meeting Date A motion was made by Eli Gabuzda to set the Village’s Annual Meeting to be held on Tuesday March 11th at 6:30pm at the Emergency Services Building. Seconded by Sandra Ferland. Unanimous. 4. Water allocation request for Reservoir Road After reviewing the allocation request for Reservoir Road, it was determined that Staff is recommending a denial of this request due to there not being enough pressure to comply with our ordinance. A motion was made by Eli Gabuzda to deny the allocation request. Seconded by Sandra Ferland. Unanimous. 5. Youth Center Grant The discussion continued regarding the Village acting as fiscal agent for the Youth Center, it was determined that the Trustees felt the Youth Center needs to stand alone and the Village will not act as fiscal agent for any grants. 6. Budgets, follow up discussions on Highway, Light, Wastewater and Water Budgets General Fund Budget – After reviewing the 3rd draft of the budget, the Trustees are comfortable with the 2.88% increase over 2024 but will review one final time in February to ensure no further changes are warranted. Water Fund Budget – A motion was made by Leonard Charron to approve the 3rd draft of the Water Fund Budget, approving a 2% increase in water usage rates, not to affect bonds. Seconded by Sandra Ferland. Unanimous. Wastewater Budget – A motion was made by Sandra Ferland to approve the 3rd draft of the Wastewater Fund Budget, with no increase in rates for 2025. Seconded by Eli Gabuzda. Unanimous. Electric Fund Budget - A motion was made by Eli Gabuzda to approve the 3rd draft of the Electric Fund Budget, with no increases in rates for 2025. Seconded by Leonard Charron.  VILLAGE OF ENOSBURG FALLS Meeting of the Board of Trustees January 14th, 2025 7. Manager’s Notes • Crews keeping up with the snow – Thank you • AMI update, DCU’s, I will be making rounds to start discussing the changes • Annual report – dedication, other items 8. Other Business Certified Mileage report was reviewed and signed off on by Trustees. Sandra Ferland asked John Dasaro where we are with the residents who were given notices about needing to clean up their yard. John advised that we are making progress with the documentation and that it is a lengthy process. Sam Vaillancourt asked if there was any movement on the bandstand and John advised that he has not heard anything since the Board requested quotes. 9. Adjourn There being no other business to come before the Board at this time Eli Gabuzda made a motion to adjourn. Second by Leonard Charron. The meeting was adjourned at 7:31PM. Respectfully Submitted, Abbey Miller Director of Finance These minutes were approved by the Board of Trustees at a Regular Board Meeting on January 28th, 2025.