Board of Trustees

DRAFT MINUTES VILLAGE OF ENOSBURG FALLS Meeting of the Board of Trustees June 10th, 2025 Present: Eli Gabuzda, Heather Moore, Leonard Charron Not Present: David Gervais Staff – John Dasaro, Abbey Miller Guest – William Cribb (Northwest Access TV), Albert Desrochers, Brenda Desrochers, Dan Favreau, Brian Benoit, Joe Dennis, Mike Deso, Maurice Parent, Claude Parent, Suzanne Hull-Casavant, Brenda Stanley, Billie Jo Draper, Lauren Weston, Dean Pierce The meeting was called to order by Eli Gabuzda at 6:31 PM 1. Modifications/Changes to Agenda There were 3 additions to the agenda, a Park Use application and approval of the location for the Wind Phone project, both added after number 8 and then discussion on the balance of ARPA funds after number 11. 2. Public Comment There was no public comment. 3. Review/Approve Minutes for May 13th, 2025, Trustees Meeting A motion was made by Heather Moore to approve the minutes as written. Second by Leonard Charron. Unanimous. 4. FCNRCD asking trustees to review and sign Site Access Easement for Trout Brook Lauren Weston with FCNRCD advised the contract for the excavation work was awarded to Sloan’s Excavating out of Fairfield. John Dasaro advised the Trustees that he had reviewed the easement that FCNRCD was requesting the Village to sign and pointed out the auto renewal of the agreement after 10 years and there was discussion regarding well protection and what provisions are in place if any issues arise with the wells. The Board of Trustees stated they were comfortable with the easement and a motion was made by Heather Moore to designate Village Manager John Dasaro to sign the easement. Second by Leonard Charron. Unanimous. 5. Park/Band Stand request from Enosburg High School – Graduation Ceremony A motion was made by Heather Moore to approve the Parks Use application and the Bandstand application for the Enosburg High School graduation to be held in Lincoln Park on June 14th, waiving the fee. Second by Leonard Charron. Unanimous. 6. EBCA Harvest Fest Park/Band Stand request A motion was made by Heather Moore to approve the Parks Use application and the Bandstand application for the EBCA Harvest Festival to be held on September 20th in Lincoln Park, waiving the fee. Second by Leonard Charron. Unanimous. John Dasaro advised that the Village is planning their open house this year for September 20th.  DRAFT MINUTES VILLAGE OF ENOSBURG FALLS Meeting of the Board of Trustees June 10th, 2025 7. NRPC table and tent request in park during summer concert series A motion was made by Leonard Charron to approve the Parks Use application for NRPC to have a table set up during the Summer Concert Series in Lincoln Park, waiving the fee. Second by Heather Moore. Unanimous. John Dasaro advised that NRPC has reached out to the EBCA and they are in support of the table at the concert series. 8. Enosburg Conservation Commission Park request Fishing Festival at St. Albans Pump Station John Dasaro advised this is the Enosburg Conservation Commissions annual event and that the fire department has been notified along with wastewater. A motion was made by Heather Moore to approve use of the St. Albans Street Pump Station for the fishing festival on July 9th. Second by Leonard Charron. Unanimous. 8a. Rail Trail Parks Use Application for a table during July Summer Concert John advised that the State of Vermont would like to hold a table to get public input and feedback on the work being done on the rail trail during the July Summer Concert. The State advised they have communicated with the EBCA and they are in support of the table at the July concert. 8b. Wind phone Location Brenda Stanley with the Enosburgh Public Library and Abbey Miller advised that they would like to place the wind phone next to Eco Park. Brenda advised that the library had funding available to pay for someone to build a structure over the phone booth to weatherproof the phone booth and would request that the Village help with the slab to place the phone booth on. A motion was made by Leonard Charron to approve the location and have the Village assist with the cement slab. Second by Heather Moore. Unanimous. 9. A resolution to delegate the Village Manager to approve Park Permit Request A motion was made by Heather Moore to approve the resolution giving the Village Manager the authority to approve Parks Permits in-house, not requiring all permits to go before the Board of Trustees. Second by Leonard Charron. Unanimous. 10. Discuss the adoption of Governor’s declaration of inclusion Chair of the Board, Eli Gabuzda advised that he prefers waiting for a full board to be present before moving forward on this item and it was decided that any further discussions would be placed on the July agenda. 11. Follow up discussion ATVs in the Village VASA was present to provide an example of all the signage they have available to place around the Village, if allowed. A route was discussed again, and there was discussion on other towns in Franklin County that have been successful with  DRAFT MINUTES VILLAGE OF ENOSBURG FALLS Meeting of the Board of Trustees June 10th, 2025 opening their roads. Board Chair Eli Gabuzda advised he would like to wait for a final decision on this once we have a full board. If approved, it would have to go through the ordinance change process, giving the public time to comment prior to going into effect. 11a. Use of remaining balance of ARPA funds It was requested that the Village use the remaining ARPA funds after the Church Street Sidewalk project is complete to pay for the added paving that took place on Pleasant Street. A motion was made by Heather Moore to allocate the balance of ARPA funds to pay for the additional paving that took place on Pleasant Street. Second by Leonard Charron. Unanimous. 12. Manager’s Minutes • Update on sidewalk project, did we miss anyone with the update emails • Billing system update, AMI integration of it all • Fence by the new park, name the new park, contest 13. Other Business • Spaven Cure, survey code wanting public input on use of the building • Heather Moore advised that the Youth Center has received its 501c3 status which will take effect on June 21st. • Heather Moore also advised that she feels the Board should go back to 2 meetings a month rather than just one. It was decided to review once we have a full board present. 14. Executive Session: For the Purpose of Discussing Negotiations in which Premature Public Knowledge May Compromise the Position of the Municipality. Heather Moore 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. Second by Leonard Charron. Unanimous. The Board entered the Executive Session at 7:51PM. Heather Moore made a motion to re-enter the Board’s Regular Meeting. Second by Leonard Charron. The Board re-entered their Regular Meeting at 8:51pm. As a result of the Executive Session, a motion was made by Leonard Charron to Appoint Jason Longway to fill the vacant seat on the Board of Trustees. Seconded by Heather Moore. Unanimous. 15. Adjourn There being no other business to come before the Board at this time Heather Moore made a motion to adjourn. Second by Leonard Charron. The meeting was adjourned at 8:52pm. Respectfully Submitted, Abbey Miller Assistant Manager/Director of Finance  DRAFT MINUTES VILLAGE OF ENOSBURG FALLS Meeting of the Board of Trustees June 10th, 2025 These minutes are not official until approved by the Board of Trustees at a Regular Board Meeting.