PITTSFIELD SELECT BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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DATE: October 16, 2025
PRESENT: Ann Kuendig, Joyce Stevens, AJ Ruben
PUBLIC PRESENT: Greg Martin, Ray Harvey
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS:
MINUTES APPROVAL: October 2, 2025 Regular Meeting
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Library – new librarian
2. Grants – MRGP newsletter
3. Grants – VT Wildfire Gear
4. LHMP – Funding
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Charge – update
2. Mt Wilcox Water System – update
3. Recreation – Playground proposal update
4. Grants – MERP Reimbursement
5. Town Report – additions
6. Budget – department schedule presentations
7. Building Maintenance
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Grants – PACIF Grant
2. Finance – September Treasurer’s Report
3. Executive Session – 1 V.S.A. § 313 (a) (1) (E)
ADJOURNMENT:
NEXT MEETING DATES:
- October 21, 2025 Budget Meeting w/Department Presentations 5:00pm Town Office
- November 6, 2025 Regular Meeting 5:30pm Town Hall
Ann called the meeting to order at 5:35pm. Seconded by Joyce. All in favor. AJ moved to accept the Minutes of the October 2, 2025 Regular Meeting. Seconded by Joyce. All in favor.
Following Correspondence Ann moved to take OB2 out of order. Seconded by AJ. All in favor.
Pittsfield Select Board Regular Meeting Minutes page 2
October 16, 2025
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Library – new librarian. Ann said that the new librarian is Lisa Brady. She lives in Killington and plans to start work next week. The library’s hours will be: Wednesday 11-5, Thursday 10-5, Saturday 9-1. Everyone is encouraged to come to the library and meet her.
2. Grants – MRGP Newsletter – Ann said that the newsletter talks about the Road Segment Viewer that allows road inventory segments to be viewed.
3. Grants – VT Wildfire Gear – Ann said that there are webinars available on how to apply for this. A copy was also sent to the fire department.
4. LHMP – funding. VT Emergency Management has funding available for communities to apply for their Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The funding expires in January 2026. Ann noted that TRORC is adding it to their funding application.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. ChargeVT – Joyce said that she hasn’t heard from anyone regarding estimates. It was decided she would also reach out to BrookField Services to see if they are interested.
2. Mt Wilcox Water System – update. Greg and Ray were invited to provide more detail on the estimate that Ray had submitted for capping off the water system. Greg said that the late Mel Colton and Gene Martin knew everything about the system. Everyone looked over a diagram of the pump house and adjacent area involved and made some observations and corrections. They explained how it was going to be disconnected. Currently the water is being diverted towards Greg’s property. Ann explained that her main concern was possible overflow and wondered if an attorney should be consulted. AJ felt this wasn’t necessary because Greg could sign a document relieving the Town of any responsibility. Greg and Ray talked about backfilling the pump house and making it inaccessible. Ray said that the project plans to be completed this fall. Joyce moved to accept the project and Ray’s estimate of $3,585. Seconded by AJ. All in favor.
3. Recreation – Playground proposal update. AJ said he had no updates from the Commission. Jake will be encouraged to submit a proposal and attend one of the scheduled budget meetings. This will be added to the next agenda.
4. Grants – MERP Reimbursement. Joyce stated that Denis Vellieux has not reviewed his invoice yet for the moisture mitigation project on the exterior of Town Office. Ann stated that no MERP funds were expended during the first quarter and submitted the quarterly report to VT Buildings & General Services . She will submit a copy of the report to Trish.
5. Town Report – additions. Ann said that George will be attending the October 21st meeting at 5:30pm with Executive Session following. She presented a brochure about CARE and would like it added to Town Report. It is an organization where citizens who need assistance can contact this organization for help. She said she would also like to add a form to encourage people to volunteer. The form would list all the positions, even those currently filled, that a person could express interest in. Ann said she would draft something.
Pittsfield Select Board Regular Meeting Minutes page 3
October 16, 2025
6. Budget – department schedule presentations. The Board discussed sending out reminders to have departments make appointments to appear before the Board with their budget
proposals. It was decided not to do that this year, but next year, assign a date and time when the initial budget request letter is sent out. Joyce said she will ask Connie to attend re: Parks & Grounds, and Cemetery.
7. Building Maintenance. Joyce said that she has ordered metal signs for posting for about $48. They will address no skateboard, rollerblading, etc. on the Court to avoid potential damage. The outside lighting was discussed. It appears it was operating all summer. The Board will try to make changes to the lighting schedule for the winter,.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Grants – PACIF Grant. Ann said that she downloaded an app and regulations regarding this. She will get an estimate for the repair of some boards on the bandstand. An estimate is needed by PACIF. The grant would cover 50% of the project. She will also include for possible reimbursement the cost of the two new desks for the Town Clerk and assistant. The deadline for applying is October 31st.
2. Finance – September Treasurer’s Report. Ann asked if members had reviewed the report. She said that she had a question about the HW Equipment Fund. Also noted was a difference in HRA funding for George and Trish. Ann moved to accept the report. Seconded by Joyce. All in favor.
Ann moved to adjourn the Regular meeting at 6:44pm and enter into Executive Session. Seconded by AJ.
3. Executive Session – 1 V.S.A. § 313 (a) (1) (E) – possible civil litigation/prosecutions.
The Board exited the session and took no action at 7:04pm.
ADJOURNMENT: Ann moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:04pm. Seconded by AJ.
NEXT MEETING DATES:
- October 21, 2025 Budget Meeting w/Department Presentations 5:00pm Town Office
- November 6, 2025 Regular Meeting 5:30pm Town Hall
Respectfully submitted,
Approved: October 21, 2025___________________
Martha L. Beyersdorf
Select Board Secretary
Ann Kuendig Joyce Stevens AJ Ruben
To listen to the meeting, click here: https://bit.ly/4nrFDK0
DATE: October 16, 2025
PRESENT: Ann Kuendig, Joyce Stevens, AJ Ruben
PUBLIC PRESENT: Greg Martin, Ray Harvey
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS:
MINUTES APPROVAL: October 2, 2025 Regular Meeting
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Library – new librarian
2. Grants – MRGP newsletter
3. Grants – VT Wildfire Gear
4. LHMP – Funding
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Charge – update
2. Mt Wilcox Water System – update
3. Recreation – Playground proposal update
4. Grants – MERP Reimbursement
5. Town Report – additions
6. Budget – department schedule presentations
7. Building Maintenance
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Grants – PACIF Grant
2. Finance – September Treasurer’s Report
3. Executive Session – 1 V.S.A. § 313 (a) (1) (E)
ADJOURNMENT:
NEXT MEETING DATES:
- October 21, 2025 Budget Meeting w/Department Presentations 5:00pm Town Office
- November 6, 2025 Regular Meeting 5:30pm Town Hall
Ann called the meeting to order at 5:35pm. Seconded by Joyce. All in favor. AJ moved to accept the Minutes of the October 2, 2025 Regular Meeting. Seconded by Joyce. All in favor.
Following Correspondence Ann moved to take OB2 out of order. Seconded by AJ. All in favor.
Pittsfield Select Board Regular Meeting Minutes page 2
October 16, 2025
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Library – new librarian. Ann said that the new librarian is Lisa Brady. She lives in Killington and plans to start work next week. The library’s hours will be: Wednesday 11-5, Thursday 10-5, Saturday 9-1. Everyone is encouraged to come to the library and meet her.
2. Grants – MRGP Newsletter – Ann said that the newsletter talks about the Road Segment Viewer that allows road inventory segments to be viewed.
3. Grants – VT Wildfire Gear – Ann said that there are webinars available on how to apply for this. A copy was also sent to the fire department.
4. LHMP – funding. VT Emergency Management has funding available for communities to apply for their Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The funding expires in January 2026. Ann noted that TRORC is adding it to their funding application.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. ChargeVT – Joyce said that she hasn’t heard from anyone regarding estimates. It was decided she would also reach out to BrookField Services to see if they are interested.
2. Mt Wilcox Water System – update. Greg and Ray were invited to provide more detail on the estimate that Ray had submitted for capping off the water system. Greg said that the late Mel Colton and Gene Martin knew everything about the system. Everyone looked over a diagram of the pump house and adjacent area involved and made some observations and corrections. They explained how it was going to be disconnected. Currently the water is being diverted towards Greg’s property. Ann explained that her main concern was possible overflow and wondered if an attorney should be consulted. AJ felt this wasn’t necessary because Greg could sign a document relieving the Town of any responsibility. Greg and Ray talked about backfilling the pump house and making it inaccessible. Ray said that the project plans to be completed this fall. Joyce moved to accept the project and Ray’s estimate of $3,585. Seconded by AJ. All in favor.
3. Recreation – Playground proposal update. AJ said he had no updates from the Commission. Jake will be encouraged to submit a proposal and attend one of the scheduled budget meetings. This will be added to the next agenda.
4. Grants – MERP Reimbursement. Joyce stated that Denis Vellieux has not reviewed his invoice yet for the moisture mitigation project on the exterior of Town Office. Ann stated that no MERP funds were expended during the first quarter and submitted the quarterly report to VT Buildings & General Services . She will submit a copy of the report to Trish.
5. Town Report – additions. Ann said that George will be attending the October 21st meeting at 5:30pm with Executive Session following. She presented a brochure about CARE and would like it added to Town Report. It is an organization where citizens who need assistance can contact this organization for help. She said she would also like to add a form to encourage people to volunteer. The form would list all the positions, even those currently filled, that a person could express interest in. Ann said she would draft something.
Pittsfield Select Board Regular Meeting Minutes page 3
October 16, 2025
6. Budget – department schedule presentations. The Board discussed sending out reminders to have departments make appointments to appear before the Board with their budget
proposals. It was decided not to do that this year, but next year, assign a date and time when the initial budget request letter is sent out. Joyce said she will ask Connie to attend re: Parks & Grounds, and Cemetery.
7. Building Maintenance. Joyce said that she has ordered metal signs for posting for about $48. They will address no skateboard, rollerblading, etc. on the Court to avoid potential damage. The outside lighting was discussed. It appears it was operating all summer. The Board will try to make changes to the lighting schedule for the winter,.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Grants – PACIF Grant. Ann said that she downloaded an app and regulations regarding this. She will get an estimate for the repair of some boards on the bandstand. An estimate is needed by PACIF. The grant would cover 50% of the project. She will also include for possible reimbursement the cost of the two new desks for the Town Clerk and assistant. The deadline for applying is October 31st.
2. Finance – September Treasurer’s Report. Ann asked if members had reviewed the report. She said that she had a question about the HW Equipment Fund. Also noted was a difference in HRA funding for George and Trish. Ann moved to accept the report. Seconded by Joyce. All in favor.
Ann moved to adjourn the Regular meeting at 6:44pm and enter into Executive Session. Seconded by AJ.
3. Executive Session – 1 V.S.A. § 313 (a) (1) (E) – possible civil litigation/prosecutions.
The Board exited the session and took no action at 7:04pm.
ADJOURNMENT: Ann moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:04pm. Seconded by AJ.
NEXT MEETING DATES:
- October 21, 2025 Budget Meeting w/Department Presentations 5:00pm Town Office
- November 6, 2025 Regular Meeting 5:30pm Town Hall
Respectfully submitted,
Approved: October 21, 2025___________________
Martha L. Beyersdorf
Select Board Secretary
Ann Kuendig Joyce Stevens AJ Ruben
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