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Weathersfield Select Board Meeting - August 15, 2026: Warrant Signing and Farewell to Town Manager

Selectboard — Saturday, August 15, 2026
BodyWeathersfield, Vermont
SessionSelectboard
DateSaturday, August 15, 2026
StatusFILED
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0:27

Okay.

0:28

Alright, Madam.

0:29

We're originally beginning.

0:31

So Joey, would you leave us in the pledge?

0:37

I did it last time.

0:39

Oh, it's not even.

0:41

Well, case.

0:43

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

0:50

One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty, and justice for all.

0:55

Thanks.

0:56

Okay.

1:00

So the purpose of this meeting is to sign the warrant that we because we did not meet on Monday for lack of a quorum.

1:10

We are going to do that this evening.

1:20

Tomorrow is Brandon's last day.

1:22

Town manager, Mr.

1:23

Goldnik is done tomorrow.

1:26

And I am very sad that and apologetic that we are not having a celebration and maybe celebration is quite the right way.

1:41

But uh a send-off.

1:43

We hope to do that on Monday.

1:46

Everything got a little screwed up.

1:48

So it is not, Brandon, I have to say, it is not without pain and much gratitude that we let you go to Hanover.

1:57

They're game.

1:59

And it's nice to know that you're just discreet.

2:02

We appreciate everything you've done.

2:04

You've stayed far longer than the average two and a half year term for New England town managers, and I think the town is in most solid shape.

2:15

It's been in a long time.

2:17

So thank you.

2:18

Thank you.

2:19

Thank you.

2:21

Ms.

2:21

Chair, goodbye.

2:22

Yes.

2:23

Brandon, this is your last select board meeting.

2:26

And it wouldn't be right if we didn't say thank you.

2:30

A little gift.

2:31

So I went out and got you something to always remember the town of Weathersfield for.

2:37

I'm sure you're going to be signing a lot of contracts in the future.

2:41

And this will help you out.

2:49

I've always said quill and ink is important.

2:52

Oh fine.

2:53

Thank you very much, Jeremy.

2:56

That's cool.

2:58

And you can get different colored inks, so yeah.

3:01

So is this one in your contract, but it is whatever you'd like to use it for.

3:07

Maybe write your memoirs in it.

3:09

As long as it's you know big calligraphy.

3:12

Thank you for your time here, Brandon.

3:14

It's been a pleasure working with you on the board.

3:16

Really incredible.

3:18

Thank you very much.

3:19

I appreciate it.

3:22

And just to quickly review for those of you who are considering coming out or applying to come on to the board.

3:44

And then the following Monday, the 24th, at our regular board meeting, uh we will essentially be asking you to present yourself and to just explain, tell us why you're interested, what background or skills you have that are relevant that might be of good use to us and so forth.

4:08

So it's a uh it's a relatively relaxed uh process in that regard, but um we hope you will show up and um you know tell us why you want to be here.

4:24

So we look forward to having help.

4:26

So it doesn't ask for comments, but do either of you have any comments that you want to add to the discussion.

4:37

Oh then the order, the the event of the evening is just to sign the uh warrant.

4:47

Sure.

4:48

I make a motion to approve the warrants dated August 10, 2026 as follows.

4:54

General fund payroll 24,365,000.

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Summary of Proceedings

Weathersfield Select Board Meeting - August 15, 2026

The Weathersfield Select Board held a brief special meeting on August 15, 2026, primarily to sign the warrant that could not be approved at the regular Monday meeting due to a lack of quorum. The meeting also included a heartfelt farewell to Town Manager Brandon Goldnik, whose last day was the following day (August 16). Board members expressed gratitude for his service and presented a gift.

Consent Calendar

  • The warrant dated August 10, 2026 was approved unanimously after brief discussion and clarification of specific line items.

Discussion Items

  • Warrant Approval: Board member Joey (unclear role) made a motion to approve the warrant. The warrant included:
    • General fund payroll: $24,365.87; Operating expenses: $81,181.09
    • Highway fund payroll: $10,083.01; Operating expenses: $18,252.29
    • Solid waste management fund payroll: $2,351.54; Operating expenses: $1,141.29
    • Library payroll: $2,702.07; Operating expenses: $330.00
    • Reappraisal contract: $7,250.00
    • Grant totals payroll: $39,502.49
  • Clarifications: One board member asked about a $45.60 mileage posting and ballots line item under the Flo Ann account. The member learned that postings were done at both post offices, and that training and mileage accounts are standard budget categories. The second question concerned a Parks and Rec Festival invoice from Ebbett McGowan; the board member wondered why other festival costs were not on the warrant. It was clarified that payments are made only after vendors submit invoices.
  • Farewell to Town Manager: The Chair expressed appreciation for Brandon Goldnik's tenure, noting it exceeded the typical 2.5-year term for New England town managers. Board member Jeremy presented a quill pen and ink set as a gift, with a humorous comment about signing contracts. The Chair also announced that on Monday, August 24, the board will interview candidates for the open select board position; applicants are asked to present their background and interest.

Key Outcomes

  • Warrant Approved: The August 10, 2026 warrant was approved unanimously by voice vote (all in favor, none opposed, no abstentions).
  • Meeting Adjourned: Motion to adjourn passed unanimously. The meeting was briefly lighthearted about the short duration.

Meeting Transcript

Okay. Alright, Madam. We're originally beginning. So Joey, would you leave us in the pledge? I did it last time. Oh, it's not even. Well, case. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty, and justice for all. Thanks. Okay. So the purpose of this meeting is to sign the warrant that we because we did not meet on Monday for lack of a quorum. We are going to do that this evening. Tomorrow is Brandon's last day. Town manager, Mr. Goldnik is done tomorrow. And I am very sad that and apologetic that we are not having a celebration and maybe celebration is quite the right way. But uh a send-off. We hope to do that on Monday. Everything got a little screwed up. So it is not, Brandon, I have to say, it is not without pain and much gratitude that we let you go to Hanover. They're game. And it's nice to know that you're just discreet. We appreciate everything you've done. You've stayed far longer than the average two and a half year term for New England town managers, and I think the town is in most solid shape. It's been in a long time. So thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Ms. Chair, goodbye. Yes. Brandon, this is your last select board meeting. And it wouldn't be right if we didn't say thank you. A little gift. So I went out and got you something to always remember the town of Weathersfield for. I'm sure you're going to be signing a lot of contracts in the future. And this will help you out. I've always said quill and ink is important. Oh fine. Thank you very much, Jeremy. That's cool. And you can get different colored inks, so yeah. So is this one in your contract, but it is whatever you'd like to use it for. Maybe write your memoirs in it. As long as it's you know big calligraphy. Thank you for your time here, Brandon. It's been a pleasure working with you on the board. Really incredible. Thank you very much.

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