Town of South Hero
Meeting House – Preserve & Revitalize Project
Date: THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM In person at Town Office or via Zoom
Attendees: David Carter-Chair, Russ Stratton-Build Committee, Sarah Kjelleren – President SHF, Sue
Arguin-Town Administrator, Sandy Gregg
Via ZOOM: None
Absent: Andy Julow LCIEDC, Paula Bagger, Carl Frenning-Build Committee, Rebecca Arnold – Arnold &
Scangas Architects, Mary Harwood-Town Grant Consultant
Public: None
NOTE: Quorum present
Called to order at 3:30 PM by David C.
Changes to the Agenda: Added Invoices to approve under “New Business”.
Public Comments : None
4. Town Financial Report: Balance in Account South Hero Meeting House Town Fund = $175,559.47
Submitted by Town Treasurer, Kim Julow.
5. Old Business:
Yellow Container, Honeymoon Cottage & Trash Bin relocation Update: Honeymoon Cottage has
been relocated as of April 26th. Yellow Container will be moved north on Tuesday April 28th or
Wednesday the 29th. Sue has made arrangements through the Grannies, John Beaulac and the
Container Company. Trash bins will be moved next time the hauler picks up. One trash Bin will be moved
to Pan’s (Thank you Pan’s Pizza!) and the cardboard bin will be relocated on the corner of the parking lot
with Mandy’s direction. Nate H. has been informed of this.
Status of Town Line of Credit: No report. Kim Julow will report to the SB on Monday April 27.
LEAD/KAS Update – No report
Asbestos: PRIORITY: Sue A. scheduled with Asbestos Removal Company to meet at the Meeting
House Wednesday, April 29 at 2:30 PM. Rebecca A. and Miles – VHT both will be included in site visit
with asbestos removal company so all are on the same page as to the process and who is responsible
for what..
Pre-Construction Meeting: This is a standing Wednesday 2-3 PM meeting at the Meeting House
unless Miles cannot be onsite then it will be held at the Town Office by ZOOM so Miles can attend.
Rebecca A. Still need some information from VHT.
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: Contract #2 Change of work order & Contract #4: Rebecca A. needs to update Architect
Docs to reflect finishing 1st floor (priority); and, the 2nd floor. Value engineering will likely come into play
that will affect the completion of the 2nd floor.
A&S Construction Contract: Rebecca Arnold needs to provide a contract for A&S completion of this
project, i.e. the construction phase…weekly meetings on site etc. This will help with fund-raising.
Construction Sign Update: Sign was picked up and will be installed Tuesday, April 28th.
DRB Update: Continuance is scheduled for May 13,2026 at 7:00 PM.
Porta-Potty(s) Use Issue: Sandy G. reported that State regulations place a restriction on the use of these
‘temporary toilets’ to 28 days per year. Events can be stacked into a day but ONLY 28 days may be used
during an entire year! This came as a shock to all. Seasonal use will be investigated by Sandy G. This
presents a huge need to fund the addition if the Meeting House is ever going to be able to operate year-
round.
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6. New Business:
Sue A. will meet with Electrician Kevin on Tuesday April 28 at 9:00 AM to get electric setup for use by
VHT.
Motion by David C. and second by Sandy G. to approve for payment: Harwood Consulting Invoice #323,
4/22/26 in the amount of $1,605. This is a Town cost.
7. Next Meeting: Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:30 PM at Town Office or by ZOOM.
8. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Sandy G. and Second by Russ S.. Vote was unanimous.
Meeting adjourned at 4:15 PM
Respectfully submitted by,
Sandy Gregg, Scribe
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