Town of South Hero
Meeting House – Preserve & Revitalize Project
Date: THURSDAY, February 26, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM In person at Town Office or via Zoom
Attendees: David Carter-Chair, Russ Stratton-Build Committee, Carl Frenning-Build Committee,
Rebecca Arnold – Arnold & Scangas Architects, Sarah Kjelleren,Mary Harwood, Sue Arguin-Town
Administrator, Sandy Gregg
Via ZOOM: Paula Bagger, Anne Zolotas-Selectboard
Absent: Carol Tremble, Andy Julow LCIEDC, Terry Robinson,
Public: None
Called to order at 3:30 PM by David C.
Changes to the Agenda: None
Public Comments : None
4. Old Business:
LEAD/KAS Update – Rebecca A reported that KAS sent a letter to her, the Town and Sandy G. with two
options. At the Pre-Construction meeting held yesterday, Wed 25, the whole process was discussed in
detail. John Beaulac-SH Town Highway Dept and Miles Jenness shared information. They are on the
same work flow tract. David C. stated there is funding in the proposed Town Budget to cover abatements.
Asbestos Removal 2nd Floor: Rebecca A. will talk with Miles about labelling wood before abatement.
Pre-Construction Meeting: Rebecca A. reported this meeting was held Wednesday, Feb 25. A full
agenda list of over 33 items was discussed. Tasks were assigned.
PRIORITY: Town still needs to contact Bob Neeld – Engineering Ventures and have a construction
contract for any visits, consulting during construction on an hourly/visit basis. Tasked to Sue A.
PRIORITY: Rebecca Arnold needs to provide an estimate for A&S completion of this project and
separately include the estimate for adding completion of the 2nd floor, This will help with fund-raising.
Construction Sign Update: Carl F. presented an improved version. Components will be emailed by
Sandy G. to Sarah K. for completion and presentation at next meeting.
5. New Business:
DRB Review Wed Feb 25,2026. David C. and Sandy G reported the meeting was continued to May
13th. The DRB Board had several key questions: 1. Traffic Plan, 2. Exterior parking area lighting, 3.
Trash: both Blue Paddle trash bins & Meeting House trash when operational for events, 4. Porta-potty
locations & number required by State, 5. Signage.
Town Grants & Funding Stack Update: Sue A. reported an Addendum is required for the Paul Bruhn
Grant. Sue is in communication with Jenna L at Preservation Trust VT.
Tracking invoices internally is vitally important. Sue A., Mary H., Kim J., and Sandy G.are working on an
approval system.
Internal tracking CONTRACT #4 is needed to cover work done to complete 2nd floor. Rebecca A. will
provide work components.
REDI (Rural Economic Development Initiative) Grant may be available to help with Grant Management.
Sue A. will determine if needed.
6. Next Meeting: Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM at Town Office or by ZOOM.
7. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Sandy G. and Second by Carl F. Vote was unanimous.
Meeting adjourned at 4:33 PM
Respectfully submitted by, Sandy Gregg, Scribe Home phone: 802-372-4565