Selectboard Minutes
Regular Meeting of Monday April 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM
At South Hero Town Hall and via Zoom
Board Members Present: David Carter, Chair, David Lane, Vice-Chairman, Steve Robinson, Anne Zolotas
Board Members Not Present: Skip Brown/Secretary
Other Town personnel + public present: Sue Arguin. Also see sign in sheet. Attendance 2026-04-27-2026
1. Called to Order:
– The meeting was called to order by Chair David Carter at 7:00 pm.
2. Adjustment to Agenda:
No changes are necessary.
3. Minutes:
-Steve Robinson made a motion to approve the minutes of April 13, 2026. The motion was seconded; all in
attendance voted, and the motion carried.
4. Public input:
A. None
5. New Business:
A. Kim Lord representing the GMAA Clarence Demar Race, July 4th, was there to speak about the race and get
approval from the selectboard. She said the race would start at 8:30, and she was thinking there was going to be a
good turnout for that day. She also mentioned the Champlain Islands Race on October 18 th starting at 8:30, thinking
about 500 runners for that race and also asked for approval for this race. Steve made the motion to approve both
races and Anne Zolotas seconded. All in attendance voted and the motion carried.
B. The Grant Anticipation Note (GAN) was reviewed for the White Meeting House. This is a $300,000 note much
like a Bridge Loan through People’s Trust Company. There are no extra fees on this loan due to us being a
municipality, and the interest rate is three percent. Anne made a motion to approve the document, and Steve
Robinson seconded. All in attendance voted and the motion carried.
C. New Rescue Squad has arrived, and the old one is going to Missisquoi.
D. Mark Naud was there to represent the Conservation Commission. He asked if the selectboard would appoint
Joan Falco (Term expires 9/2027), Mark Naud, Chair (Term expires 9/2028) and Bridgett Kerr (Term expires
9/2029) to the Conservation Commission effective immediately. Steve made a motion to appoint all three and Anne
seconded it. All in attendance voted and the motion carried. Mark mentioned the Commission is running Green Up
Day coming up on the weekend of May 2 nd .
E. Act 181 was discussed, and Bonnie Rocheleau was there to stress its importance that we send a letter to the
legislature stating our beliefs about it. Anne Zolotas wrote a draft letter to be signed by all the selectboard and sent
to the legislature. (Please see such letter attached). All members approved of the letter being sent.
F. There was a discussion about the Bond for the Town Office Building and that it is for 2.85 million dollars for 20
years. Steve made a motion to approve the term of the Bond and Anne seconded. All in favor.
6. Town Administrator (TA) and Zoning Administrator (ZA) Reports:
A. No Zoning Administrator Report.
B. Informational information given to selectboard members: Hilary Jones’ quote on the concrete testing was $5100.
, The Landscaping Company, Bladez gave a new estimate of $2000 to mow and trim the South Hero garage and
museum this year. Last year’s quote was close to $3000 for all the properties. Steve made a motion to approve the
$2000 to do the lawns at museum and town garage this season and Anne seconded. The release of liability to the
Grannies to move the storage container they are currently renting from Brattleboro Portable Storage was signed by
Sue Arguin/Town Administrator and given to all SB members.
7. Old and Ongoing Business:
A. Updates to the land east of the town hall are in the works. One of the conditions of this transfer of land was that
there would be a plaque put up in memory of the Blacksmith shop that was once there.
B. The update on Landfill Private Well Testing was presented by Sue Arguin. VHB was waiting for approval from
the selectboard to send a letter to the state showing a more effective and less expensive plan than the one that the
state provided. Sue Arguin was going to get back to Connor Remington at VHB and let them know our selectboard
is in favor of a more effective and less expensive way to remedy the findings of the testing.
8. Announcements and Communications:
A. None at this time.
9. Other Business:
A. David Carter made a motion to sign the orders 26-22 and have the Treasurer pay the bills as presented on the
orders. The motion was seconded; all in attendance voted, and the motion carried.
B. Town Clerk/Treasurer updates: none at this meeting
C. Recreation Commission (RC) update: https://southherovt.org/rec/ for more info. The board appointed Tricia
Scott to replace Jessica Jackson as Treasurer. Anne made a motion to approve Tricia to the Rec Commission. All in
favor. There was also a small discussion about White’s Beach and apparently one of the picnic tables was in the
water, and the slide was ripped off the playground. Ray Allen was going to be asked if he knew of anyone that may
have done this.
D. Road Department update: Excavator is fixed. Put a culvert in on Station Road. Pete Rousseau paid for the
materials, and the highway department did the work. The highway department is helping move the storage
containers that Granny’s are renting on Wednesday morning. There was also a discussion about regrading and
adding gravel to Dubuque Lane and it was decided before doing anything residences on that private road would
need to be notified. Anne Zolotas was going to take care of doing that. Anne also mentioned that the highway
building was looking up but still would like to take about $1000 to redo the bathroom floor there. She also would
like to have the highway department access to a cleaning service for that building.
E. Lister Updates: Reappraisal still moving along.
F. Old South Hero Meeting House (OSHMH) update: Windows are being restored, building being stabilized to get
ready to move in the middle of May. Asbestos Company is coming back out to get better instructions on the 2 nd floor
for abatement on Wednesday. Storage containers are being moved along with the honeymoon cabin.
G. Lavin Property update: David Lane said they had their second meeting and drafting a plan for public input. Next
meeting May 12 th at 1:30PM at the town office.
H. Town Hall Committee update: See https://southherovt.org/town-office-building-committee/ See above.
I. Tree Warden Update: None.
J. New Town Park updates: Plans are being made to stake out the parking lot area with John Beaulac.
K. Liquor License/Mobil vendor applications :
Blue Paddle Restaurant, Keeler Bay Variety, Little Red Truck, Snowfarm, Two Heroes & Arbor Farm
Market. Anne motioned to approve all and Steven seconded. All in favor. David Lane abstained from vote on
Snowfarm.
L. Discussion regarding resident letter sent this week about Dubuque Lane. The Selectboard decided that no action
needs to be taken at this time.
10. Adjournment:
-Steve Robinson made a motion to adjourn at 8:25 pm. The motion was seconded, all in attendance so voted and the
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted, Approved by,
_______________________________ ________________________________
Sue Arguin David Carter, Chair
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