Board of Trustees

VILLAGE OF ENOSBURG FALLS ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday March 12th, 2025 The meeting was called to order by Chair of the Board of Trustee’s Sam Vaillancourt at 6:30pm and turned over to Moderator Pat Hayes. Article 1: To see if the voters of the village will approve the borrowing of up to $85,000, to be repaid over a three-year term, to finance the Village's matching portion of grant funding for the previously approved Elm Street sidewalk project. Gary Jacobs made a motion to approve Article 1. Second by Diane Leary. Discussion around what this money would cover and what the percentage for the loan would be. These funds will cover the Village’s match to complete this sidewalk project. A final APR will be determined when the Village formally borrows the money. Article 1 Passed Unanimously. Article 2: To see if the Village will approve the amount of $12,500.00 on the Grand List for the purpose of upgrading sidewalks. Ellen Stanley made a motion to approve Article 2. Second by Karen Jacobs. Discussion around what sidewalks is in the works for the upcoming year. Article 2 Passed Unanimously. Article 3: To see if the Village will appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 to the Franklin County Industrial Development Corporation. Jason Longway made a motion to approve Article 3. Second by Cindy Weed. Discussion around how FCIDC benefits the Village of Enosburg. Article 3 Passed Unanimously. Article 4: To see if the Village will vote the sum of $500.00 for holiday lighting in the downtown area. Ellen Stanley made a motion to approve Article 4. Second by Cindy Weed. Discussion complimenting how well Lincoln Park looked and thanking all that made it happen. Article 4 Passed Unanimously. Article 5: To see if the Village will vote to appropriate the sum of $500.00 for patriotic banners in the downtown area. Cindy Weed made a motion to approve Article 5. Second by Gary Jacobs. Discussion about a replacement plan for the banners and brackets. Article 5 Passed Unanimously. Article 6: To see if the Village will vote to appropriate the sum of $12,500.00 for an equipment replacement fund. Jim McKinstry made a motion to approve Article 6. Second by Al Mercy. Discussion on what these funds would be used for. Article 6 Passed Unanimously. Article 7: To see if the Village will vote on a budget on the Grand List to cover the 2025 Village General Fund Budget for operating expenses of $1,233,855, of which $799,465 shall be raised by taxes and $434,390 by non-tax revenues. Cindy Weed made a motion to approve Article 7. Second by Diane Leary. Discussion around the grand list and how it is determined, the impact of the three properties removed in the Village, questions on the Village Solar field that is in the works and if there will be any impact on Federal funding cuts on any existing grants. Karen Jacobs called the article. Article 7 Passed Unanimously. Article 8: To see if the Village will authorize the necessary use of surpluses within departments provided those funds stay with the department of origin. Ellen Stanley made a motion to approve Article 8. Second by Jason Longway. Discussion on what the impact would be if this was voted down. Gary Jacobs called the article. Article 8 Passed Unanimously. Village Clerk Andy Beaulieu announced the results of the Australian Ballot vote. There being no other business, Rachel Lamoureux made the motion to adjourn. Second by Maryanne Mercy. The Annual Meeting adjourned at 7:47pm. Respectfully submitted, Abbey Miller Director of Finance These minutes are not official until approved by the Board of Trustees at a Regular Board Meeting