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Town of Richmond 
Selectboard Meeting
Minutes of May 18, 2026

Members Present: 
Caitlin Filkins, Bard Hill, David Sander, Adam Wood

 

Absent: Greg Rabideau

Staff PresentJosh Arneson, Town Manager; Duncan Wardwell, Deputy Town Manager; Katy Fogell, Finance Director; Matthew Cohen, Police Chief

Others Present: Recorded by MMCTV Erin Wagg, Andrew Bessette, Angelike Contis, Ben Feinson, Brad Elliott, Cara LaBounty, Chelsye Brooks, Connie van Eeghen, Erin Farr, Fran Thomas, Jenette Malone, John Beal, John Linn, John Roettinger, Kit Emery, Marshall Paulsen, Mary Houle, Matt Steen, Melissa Wolaver, Noa, Paige Kaleita, Sam Pratt, Trevor Brooks

 

MMCTV Video: https://youtu.be/zzZuo4igQr0?si=ygl0ky0klQ9trwUp 

Call to Order: 7:00 PM

 

Welcome by:  Wood

 

Public Comment:

Houle stated that if Richard Tom had not made a U-turn on his bike, then the accident never would have happened.

LaBounty summarized frustration about the proposals that got voted down by the Conservation Commission to remove an invasive species along Rt 2.  Arneson stated that the State would be mowing and maintaining the ditch on Rt 2. Arneson stated that he will follow up with the Conservation Commission Chair to ask for more context about the application.


Additions, Deletions or Modifications to Agenda:  None


Items for Presentation or Discussion with those present


Reminder of Parade to honor the four 2026 Winter Olympians with ties to Richmond, being held on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm
Timestamp:  0:09
https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3a_PRESS_RELEASE_-_Richmond_Parade.pdf

Arneson provided a summary of the parade route from Lemroy Ct, down Rt 2 towards Bridge St, down Bridge St, over the bridge with the official end of the parade at the intersection with Cochran and Huntington Rd.  The parade will loop back over to Volunteers Green where there is a celebration until ~8:30 PM.


Reminder of Special Selectboard Meeting on Monday, June 8 at 7:00pm at the Town Center to discuss the Thompson Rd., Huntington Rd., Bridge St., and Cochran Rd. intersection
Timestamp: 0:11

Wood confirmed that there will be time for public comment and discussion.  Arneson confirmed that the Road Foreman, the Director of Planning & Zoning, and a traffic engineer from CCRPC will also be at the meeting.  Hill stated that CCRPC was planning to do a traffic count of vehicles through that intersection before school gets out.


Update from the Richmond Historical Society on routine maintenance of the Round Church
Timestamp: 0:13
https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3c_email_on_Round_Church_Maintenance_Summer_2026.pdf

Thomas summarized the history of the Round Church relative to the Town.  According to the current 40-year lease, the Historical Society is responsible for maintenance but requires Selectboard approval for big projects.  This summer, the interior will be painted, and the outside platforms are going to be painted or replaced.  The window ledges are in need of work.  The attic will also have some flooring and handrails installed, so it is easier to get across to the ceiling.  The Historical Society is paying for it, so they are not asking for any money from the Town.  


Update on removal of a dead and dying tree at the Town Center and consideration of approving the use of $237.00 from the Recreation Tree Replacement fund to partially pay for a replacement maple tree at the Town Center
Timestamp: 0:18
https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3d_Tree_to_be_removed_at_the_Town_Center.pdf

Arneson summarized that it is a Tree Warden decision to remove dead and dying trees.  This is not a tree hearing but an update to the Selectboard that the tree in the middle of the Town Center lot is dead and needs to be removed.  The other two trees on either side need some pruning. They received a few quotes and will move forward with Acer to remove the middle tree and prune the other two. Arneson stated that Houle sourced a 9-ft maple to replace it.

Filkins moved to approve the use of $237 from the Recreation Tree Replacement Fund to partially pay for a replacement maple tree at the Town Center. Hill seconded.
Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.


Review of Third Quarter Financials for FY26
Timestamp: 0:22
https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3e_1_QTR_3_FY26_Budget_Status_General_05-11-26.pdf

https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3e_2_QTR_3_FY26_Budget_Status_Highway_05-11-26.pdf

https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3e_3_QTR_3_FY26_Fund_10___11_Financials_05-08-26.pdf

https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3e_4_QTR_3_FY26_Fund_10___11_Financials_05-08-26.xlsx

https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3e_5_QTR_3_Backup__1_Delinquent_Tax_Report.pdf

https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3e_6_QTR_3_Backup__2_Education_Tax_Report.pdf

https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3e_7_QTR_3_Backup__3_Tax_Revenue_Report.pdf

https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3e_8_QTR_3_Backup__4_Tax_Cash_Receipts.pdf

https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3e_9_QTR_3_Backup__5_Tax_Year_Status.pdf

Arneson introduced Fogell who is the new Finance Director replacing Connie Bona who is retiring the end of the month.  

Arneson presented the Budget Status reports from the packet.  The Third Quarter ended in March so most line items should be at about 75%.

Arneson reviewed that taxes do not become delinquent until the final payment on May 15.  Arneson summarized the Delinquent Tax Report from the packet.


Consideration of setting the rate of increase for the FY27 pay grid
Timestamp: 0:36

 

Wood stated that they generally try to match it to the CPI.  Hill stated that the Water & Sewer Commission approved a 4% increase for Water & Sewer employees.  Arneson reviewed that in 2022 there was a compensation study conducted that produced a pay grade based on comparable wages for similar jobs in similar municipalities in Chittenden County.  The Fiscal Year begins on July 1, so they take a look at the pay grade to make sure they are keeping up with inflation.  The current CPI from April 2025 to April 2026 was a 4% increase. The current budget is based on a 3% increase so a 4% increase would be about $20,000 across all Departments not including Water & Sewer.

LaBounty stated that she is not in favor of overspending the budget line item.  It is not about retention of employees as the turnover in Highway was due to promotion opportunities in other Highway Departments.    

Sander moved to increase the Town pay grid by 4% for Fiscal Year 2027. Hill seconded.

Roll Call Vote: Hill, Sander in favor. Filkins, Wood not in favor. Motion not approved.

The Selectboard will discuss the Town Staff rate of increase for FY27 at the next meeting.

Hill recused himself from the discussion of the increase to the Police Pay Grid.  Arneson reviewed that the Police agreement is not to exceed 2% increase. Arneson confirmed that Chief Cohen’s proposed pay increase of 20% to keep pace with Williston would probably not be grieved by a Union officer.  Wood confirmed that the Selectboard would discuss the Police Pay Grid at the next meeting.  


Announcement of resignation of a police officer
Timestamp: 1:16

Wood reviewed that Blake Allen has resigned from the Richmond Police Department to return to the Shelburne Police Department.  


Consideration of approving a pay plan for police officers to screen calls for service when Richmond officers are not on duty, possible executive session
Timestamp: 1:34

Wood reviewed that when there are not Richmond officers on duty, Chief Cohen screens calls to determine if Vermont State Police need to respond.  This pay plan would allow that duty to be carried out by a Richmond officer which allows Cohen to go somewhere without cell service.  Arneson clarified that this would allow for some delegation if Cohen were out of Town and did not want to answer his phone.  Wood stated that it is not reasonable to have only one person able to do this.  Arneson confirmed that there are ways for officers to be on call to receive and respond to calls.  Cohen confirmed that it is a Vermont State Police requirement to have mutual aid from a Richmond employee, but it does not have to be the Chief.  Arneson clarified that if an officer earns $50 per hour, then they will be paid a $75 stipend for a shift up to 12 hours.

Filkins move to approve the pay plan for police officers to screen calls for service when Richmond officers are not on duty as presented.  Sander seconded

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Consideration of making appointments to boards/committees/commissions
Timestamp: 1:34
https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3i_CommitteeApplicationsPDF.pdf

Sander moved to find that premature public knowledge about a potential appointment would cause the Town or person to suffer a substantial disadvantage.  Filkins seconded

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

 

Sander moved that we enter into executive session to discuss a potential appointment for the Town of Richmond under the provisions of 1 VSA 313(a)(1)(b) of the Vermont Statutes and to invite Town Manager Josh Arneson into the executive session.  Filkins seconded.

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Sander moved to exit executive session. Hill seconded. All were in favor.
Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Sander moved to appoint Matt Dyer to the Development Review Board to a 3-year term.  Hill seconded.

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Sander moved to appoint Bradford Elliot to the Andrews Community Forest Committee - Conservation Commission Recommendation to a 3-year term. Hill seconded. 

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Sander moved to appoint Jeanette Malone, Kit Emery & Melissa Wolaver to the Conservation Commission to a 4-year term.  Hill seconded.

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Sander moved to appoint Diane Mariano, John Cohn, and Matt Buckley to the Parking Advisory Committee to a 3-year term. Hill seconded.

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Sander moved to appoint Chuck Gilroy and John Rankin to the Parking Advisory Committee to a 2-year term. Hill seconded.

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Sander moved to appoint John Rankin to the Trails Committee for a 3-year term.  Hill seconded.

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.                               

Sander moved to appoint Mary Houle to the Gardening Committee to a 3-year term.  Hill seconded.

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Sander moved to appoint Mairead O’Reilly to the Housing Committee to a 2-year term.  Hill seconded.

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Sander moved to appoint Harland Stockwell, Julie Wahlin, Justin Spence, Rebecca Roose, Stefani Hartsfield, Susan Glennon and Thomas Carpenter to the 4th of July Parade & Fireworks Committee to a 1-year term.  Hill seconded. 

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Sander moved to appoint Gary Bressor, Jared Katz and Mark Aiken to the Committee to Explore Path Funding to a 1-year term. Hill seconded. 

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Sander moved to appoint Andy Squires to Animal Control Officer for a 1-year term.  Hill seconded.

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Sander moved to appoint Josh Arneson to Emergency Management Director for a 1-year term. Hill seconded.
Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Sander moved to appoint Matt Steen to Energy Coordinator to a 1-year term.  Filkins seconded.

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Sander moved to appoint Caitlin Littlefield to Tree Warden to a 1-year term.  Hill seconded.

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Sander moved to appoint Carole Furr to Town Fence Viewer to a 1-year term. Hill seconded.

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Sander moved to appoint Jon Kart to Inspector of Lumber, Shingles and Wood to a 1-year term.  Hill seconded.

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Sander moved to appoint Jay Furr to Weigher of Coal to a 1-year term. Hill seconded.

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Sander moved to appoint Amy Wardwell to Richmond Rescue Board of Directors-Liaison/Representative to a 1-year term. Hill seconded. 

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Sander moved to appoint Bard Hill to Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Board of Directors to a 2-year term. Filkins seconded. 

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Sander, Wood in favor.  Hill abstains.  Motion approved.

Sander moved to appoint Josh Arneson to the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Transportation Advisory Committee for the 2-year term that ends in May 2027.  Hill seconded. 

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Sander moved to appoint Keith Oborne to the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Clean Water Advisory Committee (CWAC) for the 2-year term that ends in May 2027.  Hill seconded. 

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Wood stated that they have two applicants for one open position to the Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations Policy Board to a 1-year term.  They are both qualified.  Bob Stafford has a long law enforcement history, and Logan Hegg is a mental health provider.  Sander stated that someone with a strong mental health background would be a good match for this position.  

Sander moved to appoint Logan Hegg to Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations Policy Board to a 1-year term. Hill seconded.

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Consideration of Aliza LaPierre Fan Club 50K and 26K trail race on Saturday, July 18, 2026 with a rain date of Sunday, July 19, 2026
Timestamp: 2:09
https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3j1_ALFC_2025_Participant_Guide__1_.pdf

https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3j2_ALFC_2026_Select_Board_Proposals.pdf

Wood stated that this race seems to be managed very well in the past.  Arneson displayed the map

Filkins move to approve the Aliza LaPierre Fan Club 50K and 26K Trail Race to be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026 with a weather backup date of Saturday, July 19, 2026.  Sander seconded.
Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Consideration of request to waive the permit fee for the installation of a radio antenna on the Town Center by Mount Mansfield Community Television (MMCTV) and consideration of selecting a color for the antenna
Timestamp: 2:10
https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3k_MMCTV_Antenna_Request_and_photos.pdf

Sander moved to waive the $65 permit fee for the MMCTV antenna.  Hill seconded.

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Arneson presented a picture of the current antenna location.  Contois reviewed that the DRB had two stipulations that the MMCTV antenna would not interfere with the other antenna and they would follow the Town’s decision regarding color.

Filkins moved to have the base of the antenna and the antenna painted the same color as the existing antenna.  Hill seconded. 

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Update on progress to submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) for the Southview Stormwater Permit
Timestamp: 2:16

Filkins recused herself as a resident of Southview.

 

Arneson stated that the engineer is trying to see what can get counted as existing natural conditions to go towards the total amount of stormwater treated.  This will hopefully reduce the amount or size of structures that have to be installed.  Upon initial review, the State seems to agree with the engineer’s approach.  Arneson stated that the amount of impervious is locked in this neighborhood unless there was a site plan.  Wood summarized how this is like an unfunded, unregulated and unsupported mandate.  


Consideration of accepting a Boundary Line Agreement with Oliver and Carroll regarding a property boundary at Browns Court
Timestamp: 2:30
https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3m1_RID26-002__Browns_Court__Boundary_Line_Agr_with_Oliver-Carroll_for_Area_A_04-14-26_rea.pdf

Arneson reviewed the history of the unclear title for the Town’s possession of Browns Court.  Arneson illustrated the steps for the Town to have clear ownership of Browns Court.  Arneson stated he has a site meeting on Thursday so there might be some changes to the boundary line agreement.  He will bring it back to the Selectboard when it is finalized.  


Delivery of Preliminary Draft of the Updated Management Plan for Andrews Community Forest to the Selectboard and discussion of next steps in reviewing the Plan
Timestamp: 2:37
https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3n1_email_to_go_with_docs.pdf

https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3n2_MP2_Intro_Letter.pdf

https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3n3_MP2_Approval_Flowchart_Final.pdf

https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3n4_Management_Plan_FAQs.pdf

https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3n5_DRAFT_MP2_5-7-2026_WORD_VERSION.docx

https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3n6_DRAFT_MP2_5-7-2026_PDF_VERSION.pdf

Pratt stated that the ACFC is looking for some guidance on the Preliminary Draft.  The Preliminary Draft has been shared with the Selectboard, Conservation Commission, Trails Committee, and is also posted on the ACFC web page (https://www.richmondvt.gov/boards-meetings/andrews-community-forest). Pratt stated that the plan is to integrate the feedback and then provide options for public feedback.  

Hill suggested taking comments at a public meeting with the Selectboard.  Wood suggested that public comments be in a formal/open way or else it will undermine the progress.  Hill & Wood discussed the benefits of holding Special meetings, so people do not have to wait around for the agenda item.  Pratt illustrated there will have to be a compromise between conservation-minded and trail-minded folks.  Pratt liked the idea of having two public feedback meetings but did not want to invalidate the feedback they have solicited from the Conservation Commission and Trails.   Hill stated that the ACFC should not feel compelled to reply or rebut comments in real time but to hear people’s complaints and concerns.  Wood stated that it is important for the ACFC to be there to answer questions, clear up misconceptions, and provide clarity.  Wood summarized they will provide time for the Conservation Commission and Trail Committee to solicit feedback and then set future hearing dates at an upcoming Selectboard meeting.

 

Discussion of insurance coverage, staff training, and internal controls related to, email phishing scams
Timestamp: TABLED until next meeting


Review of project lists for the Town Center
Timestamp: TABLED until next meeting
https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3p1_Town_Center_Renovation_2024_Proposal_Cost_Breakdown__1_.pdf

https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3p2_Richmond_Town_Center_Property_Management.pdf


Discussion of goals and projects for the Selectboard for the next year
Timestamp: TABLED until next meeting


Consideration of approving a contractor for fog line and center line striping
Timestamp: 0:01
https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3r_Line_Striping_Bid_Information.pdf

Sander moved to award the fog line and center line painting contract to L&D Safety Marking in the amount of $18,726.14.  Hill seconded.

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Sander moved to approve L&D Safety Marking to paint a single dotted yellow line on Bridge St. and Huntington Rd. at the Thompson Rd., Huntington Rd., Bridge St., and Cochran Rd. intersection and at the Fays Corner intersection of Hinesburg Rd. with East Hill Rd., and Kenyon Rd.  Hill seconded.
Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Consideration of approval of liquor licenses for Schaefers and the Lucky Spot Mart Inc.
Timestamp: 0:01
https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3s1_Schaefers_Liquor_License_First_Class.pdf

https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3s2_Schaefers_Liquor_License_Third_Class.pdf

https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/Selectboard/Meetings/2026/05/3s3_Lucky_Spot_Liquor_License_Second_Class.pdf

Filkins moved to approve First and Third Class liquor licenses for Schaefers.  Hill seconded. 

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Filkins moved to approve a Second-Class liquor license for The Lucky Spot Mart Inc.  Hill seconded.
Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Approval of Minutes, Purchase Orders, and Warrants

Minutes:

Sander moved to approve the minutes of May 4, 2026.  Filkins seconded.
Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Purchase Orders: 

Sander moved to approve purchase order number 5385 to Mangan for construction of the Emergency Watershed Protection program project at the Dugway Rd. site in the amount of $68,034.00. Hill seconded.
Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

 

Consideration of approving the use of $104.26 from the Special Project Reserve Fund for expenses related to the installation of the Browns Court parking lot

 

Hill moved to approve the use of $104.26 from the Special Projects Reserve Fund for expenses related to the Browns Court parking lot, this is to come from the money earmarked for parks. Filkins seconded.

Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Warrants:

Sander moved to approve the warrants as presented.   Filkins seconded.  
Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.


Next Meeting Agenda
-see TABLED items
-Committees that have not been staffed
-Welcome to Richmond signs at other locations
-Speed humps on Cochran Rd and Huntington Rd

-Salary step increase for FY27


Adjourn

Filkins moved to adjourn.  Sander seconded. 
Roll Call Vote: Filkins, Hill, Sander, Wood in favor.  Motion approved.

Meeting adjourned at:  10:21 PM

Chat file from Zoom:
00:47:56          Cara:    Did we only give 2.9 last year?
00:50:32          Cara:    But our fuel spending was only at 45% with all the over time from plowing when spending should be 75% for Q3.
00:53:17          Cara:    So sad for people in our community that don't get raises every year.
00:54:14          Cara:    They still need to buy fuel and food.
00:55:02          Cara:    What did people with Social Security get?
00:59:31          Cara:    SS was 2.8%
01:03:11          Cara:    Sorry, Fuel 43%, I correct my prior comment
01:16:35          Cara:    I think you should give them the 2%
01:16:48          Cara:    what was budgeted
01:19:00          Cara:    If retention is an issue this is the one department I would consider a higher increase
01:58:30          Matt Steen:      General comment and suggestion about Town Committees. Since there are so many vacancies, could/should we consolidate/reorganize them and instead organize sub-committies as needed/as staffing allows? For example, have a a general "Natural Resources Committee" with subcomittees for Gardening, Trails, etc. This is just an example from a new resident that may or may not make sense based on current staffing.
02:01:48          Matt Steen:      That was my neighbor :)
02:05:58          Cara:    I think you skipped June Heston prior to Amy Wardwell
02:06:35          Cara:    so was Amy
02:12:09          Ben Feinson (he/him):             Audio working?
02:12:36          Ben Feinson (he/him):             Audio now?
02:13:01          MMCTV Erin Wagg:  Can’t hear you Ben
02:13:12          Ben Feinson (he/him):             Well this is a bummer. Sorry for the issues friends
02:13:58          Ben Feinson (he/him):             Much appreciated, all! Thank you for having me.
02:19:45          Angelike Contis (MMCTV):  thank you
02:25:31          Trevor Brooks:            Possible notice of violation from the state
02:30:36          Chelsye Brooks:          I have communications from the state that the individual permittee can separate out things. For example, if someone wanted to subdivide and build another house then the town could keep Southview separate and the person wanting to build the house would be responsible individually.
02:31:07          Chelsye Brooks:          I asked in the context of several other town permits.
Greystone and Mary drive for reference.