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| Informational Town Meeting Agenda |
| February 21st, 2025 6:30 pm Chelsea Town Hall |
| Call to Order |
| Gregg Herrin called the meeting to order at 6:34 pm. SELECTBOARD Kelly Lyford (Present) Gregg Herrin (Present) Leyna Hoyt (Absent) William Lyon (Present) Kevin Marshia (Present, Virtual) TOWN EMPLOYEES Tierney Farago (Town Administrator) Gayle Durkee (Town Treasurer) Rick Ackerman (Road Foreman) |
| Additions to the Agenda: None |
| Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None |
| Agenda Items |
| A. Budget Presentation by the Chelsea Selectboard |
| Gregg Herrin presented a slideshow of the budget highlights, including comparisons to last year’s budget and the expected changes for 2025. He also reviewed some of the ongoing projects around Town, including the Wastewater Plant upgrade and open hiring of several town employee positions. You can view the full presentation HERE. |
| B. Discuss Articles 1 and 2 |
| Article 1 of the Town Warning includes the open seats for Town Office: a. Town Moderator – one (1) year term; b. Town Clerk – three (3) year term; c. Treasurer – three (3) year term; d. Delinquent Tax Collector – one (1) year term; e. Selectboard – three (3) year term; f. Selectboard – two (2) year term; g. Selectboard – one (1) year of three (3) year term; h. Lister –three (3) year term; i. Trustees of the Public Library – one (1) year of a three (3) year term; j. Trustee of Public Funds – three (3) year term; k. Cemetery Commissioner – five (5) year term Nyla Whipple presented information regarding the Chelsea Health Center’s request for tax exemption, which is Article 2 on the Town Warning. She discussed the services that the Health Center regularly provides to both residents and non-residents, and how they give back to the community in general. |
| C. Introduction to Candidates |
| Several candidates were in attendance to introduce themselves to the public: Jen Chase (Town Clerk candidate) Katie Golden (Town Clerk candidate) Paul Libby (2 year Selectboard term candidate) Carrie Caouette-De Lallo (1 year of 3 year Selectboard term write-in candidate) The candidates briefly gave their history in Chelsea and why they would like to serve in public office. The candidates fielded a few questions from other attendees regarding experience and what they enjoy about Chelsea. |
| Public Comments |
| The public had several questions, mainly pertaining to the process of voting and how they are meant to nominate write-in candidates; the Selectboard advised them that the Board of Civil Authority reviews and counts votes based on what is written on the ballot. It is acceptable if there is a spelling mistake on the name, as long as the voter’s intent is clear. Voters are advised to write as clearly as possible to ensure their vote is accepted. Other questions included why the Town uses both Australian ballot and a floor vote, and how that can be petitioned and changed in the future is the residents so choose. |
| Adjournment |
| William Lyon made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Kelly Lyford seconded the motion. motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 7:27 pm. |