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Weathersfield Select Board Meeting - February 10, 2026: Highway Reclassification Hearing Warning, Goals Review, and Budget Warrant Approval

Selectboard — Tuesday, February 10, 2026
BodyWeathersfield, Vermont
SessionSelectboard
DateTuesday, February 10, 2026
StatusFILED
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Is that anything would like to change?

0:09

This is a point in time where you could add an item to the agenda under agenda review.

0:16

We have a set of minutes uh that are not on the agenda uh for an executive session special meeting on February the third.

0:24

Um we we could actually add those minutes right to the review of the other ones.

0:29

Yeah, you can do that now.

0:31

Okay.

0:32

So we're gonna move the uh minutes from an executive session that we had on Tuesday, February 3rd to number five.

0:42

We'll approve them then.

0:44

Okay, anything else?

0:49

Okay, comments from any other comments from the select board town manager citizens.

1:01

Any topics that are not on the agenda.

1:07

Review the minutes from the previous meeting of January 26, 26.

1:13

Motion to approve the minutes of January 26th.

1:17

So move.

1:18

Second.

1:19

Any discussion.

1:24

This job capture capture and all of that stuff.

1:26

There was a lot of stuff.

1:28

Yeah, okay.

1:31

All those in favor of minutes signify by saying aye.

1:36

Aye.

1:36

Any opposed?

1:37

Any abstentions?

1:38

Motion carries.

1:39

Okay, executive session that was done on February 3rd.

1:44

A motion to accept the minutes.

1:47

There was not no uh no motion taken.

1:51

No action, no action taken out in during this executive session.

1:57

We just have a motion to accept it.

1:59

So move.

2:02

Um because they're not, I don't, they're not posted at this time, right?

2:07

Or for our he has them posted somewhere.

2:09

They're posted on the package.

2:10

That's not they're just not in our packet.

2:12

They're posted on the website, but not in our packet.

2:14

Okay.

2:15

Anybody anybody want to hear what that was?

2:18

It's fair fairly short.

2:19

You want me to read it into the record?

2:21

Everybody good?

2:22

Good.

2:23

Anyone online?

2:25

Again, there was no action taken.

2:27

So okay.

2:29

Okay.

2:30

All those in favor signify by saying aye.

2:32

Aye.

2:32

Aye.

2:33

Any follows, any abstentions?

2:35

Any carry.

2:36

Okay.

2:48

Yeah.

2:49

I'm I move that the select board warrant a public hearing to consider petitions requesting the reclassification of portions of town highway number 112 and town highway 118 from class 4 town highways to legal trails and to consider associated motorized use restrictions as set forth in attachment A draft public hearing notice with public hearing to be held on March 23rd, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

3:14

at Martin Memorial Hall, 5259, U.S.

3:17

Route 5 is Scutney Vermont.

3:26

Any discussion?

3:28

Um highways 112 and 118.

3:32

Um we're warning of a public hearing on the sure in public hearing, there's probably going to be maps and and and whatever.

3:39

But could we identify in the in this group notice where these locations are exactly?

3:51

I think he's asking me that.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Technology and Innovation████████████████16%
Budget Equity Analysis█████████████13%
Capital Planning████████████12%
Personnel Matters██████████10%
Land Use Planning████████8%
Community Engagement██████6%
Summary of Proceedings

Weathersfield Select Board Meeting - February 10, 2026

The Weathersfield Select Board met on February 10, 2026, to approve minutes, warn a public hearing on reclassification of two town highways, review progress on select board goals, make an appointment to the Veterans Memorial Committee, discuss promotion of the capital fund, and approve a warrant totaling $188,766.14 across all funds. The board also voted to enter executive session.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes of January 26, 2026: Motion to approve passed unanimously (all ayes).
  • Minutes of Executive Session (February 3, 2026): Added to the agenda and approved unanimously. The board noted no action was taken during that session.

Discussion Items

  • Public Hearing Warning for Highway Reclassification: The board voted to warn a public hearing to consider petitions to reclassify portions of Town Highway #112 (from Reservoir Road to Butterfield Hill) and Town Highway #118 (from the intersection of 112 to the town property line) from Class 4 town highways to legal trails, and to consider associated motorized use restrictions. The hearing was set for March 23, 2026, at 6:30 PM at Martin Memorial Hall. Maps were discussed to clarify locations. Motion passed without opposition.
  • Select Board Goals Review: The board reviewed progress on goals set one year prior. Key points included: the capital plan is well underway; a recycling committee has not yet been formed (only a transfer station committee); outstanding policies (fundraising, political signs, fireworks) need attention; the town website is being updated due to Drupal migration, with a standard design chosen and ADA accessibility added (timeline 14–18 weeks); reserve fund documentation will be provided at the next meeting; progress on tracking volunteer boards and committees is ongoing; and the town plan is awaiting board comments. Board members noted reduced micromanagement and improved focus.
  • Appointment to Veterans Memorial Committee: The board appointed Forrest Beers to a one-year term on the Veterans Memorial Committee (seat five, member at large). Motion carried.
  • Capital Fund Promotion: Board member Rika proposed erecting yard signs to promote the capital fund to the public. The town manager noted that a brochure has been created and will be mailed out on February 18. Board member Mike cautioned against board members personally financing signs, suggesting it might cross a line. The board agreed to mail the brochure instead.
  • Future Agenda Item – 250th Celebration: A placeholder was added for the next meeting to discuss plans for the town’s 250th anniversary celebration, including a presentation and a resolution to adopt an official committee.
  • Warrant Approval: The board approved warrants dated February 9, 2026, with the following totals: Payroll $86,819.00; Operating Expense $101,947.14 (including a $584.30 miscellaneous category for library internet and ARPA grants). A question was raised about electronics disposal costs in the solid waste fund, with the town manager agreeing to check if the town should continue taking certain items for free. The motion carried.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved minutes of January 26, 2026 and February 3, 2026 executive session.
  • Warned a public hearing for March 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM regarding highway reclassification of Routes 112 and 118.
  • Appointed Forrest Beers to the Veterans Memorial Committee.
  • Directed the town manager to mail a capital fund brochure by February 18.
  • Approved warrants totaling $188,766.14.
  • Voted to enter executive session under 1 V.S.A. § 313(1)(A) for contracts (motion carried).

Meeting Transcript

Is that anything would like to change? This is a point in time where you could add an item to the agenda under agenda review. We have a set of minutes uh that are not on the agenda uh for an executive session special meeting on February the third. Um we we could actually add those minutes right to the review of the other ones. Yeah, you can do that now. Okay. So we're gonna move the uh minutes from an executive session that we had on Tuesday, February 3rd to number five. We'll approve them then. Okay, anything else? Okay, comments from any other comments from the select board town manager citizens. Any topics that are not on the agenda. Review the minutes from the previous meeting of January 26, 26. Motion to approve the minutes of January 26th. So move. Second. Any discussion. This job capture capture and all of that stuff. There was a lot of stuff. Yeah, okay. All those in favor of minutes signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions? Motion carries. Okay, executive session that was done on February 3rd. A motion to accept the minutes. There was not no uh no motion taken. No action, no action taken out in during this executive session. We just have a motion to accept it. So move. Um because they're not, I don't, they're not posted at this time, right? Or for our he has them posted somewhere. They're posted on the package. That's not they're just not in our packet. They're posted on the website, but not in our packet. Okay. Anybody anybody want to hear what that was? It's fair fairly short. You want me to read it into the record? Everybody good? Good. Anyone online? Again, there was no action taken. So okay. Okay. All those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Aye. Any follows, any abstentions? Any carry.

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