Town of South Hero
Old White Meeting House Committee
Build Sub-Committee
Town of South Hero
PO Box 175
South Hero, VT 05486-0175
www.SouthHeroVt.org
May 8,2025 Location: Town Office Meeting Room
Attending: Michael Carroll, Mike Welch, Sandy Gregg-Scribe
Absent: Russ Stratton, Carl Frenning, Doug Patterson
Public: David Carter – Selectboard & Meeting House Committee
Called to order at 1:35 PM by Michael C.
Continued discussion about the Meeting House Project:
Where we are:
Project is funded to proceed as Historic Preservation with a revised budget of $1,000,000. The
Amendment to Northern Borders Regional Commission (NBRC) needs to be done ASAP. Tasked:
Sandy G, Sue A., and Andy J. This amendment will describe the new scope of work with priority to #1
Foundation & Stabilization, and #2 1st Floor completed so it can be used for Community Events.
Also, the amendment will broadly describe the revised budget. Also included is the proof of funding
match for the new 1 million dollar budget.
Other Business
The State Assistant Fire Marshall met with Michael C., Rebecca A-Architect A&S, Michael C., and
David C. on Monday May 5 to walk through the Meeting House and provide any necessary feedback.
The Fire Marshall said the architect’s plans are good with the following notes:
2nd Floor: he would like to see a door added in the center wall on the north end that would allow for
faster egress to the 2nd floor back fire escape. Task: Rebecca said she would run this by Jenna L. for
any historic issues as it would require a small section of the original chalkboard to be cut away.
1st floor center door to Community Hall revealed while removing small section of wall for examination.
The Fire Marshall informed the group that there is paint that could be used on the historic wooden
door that would add 2 hours of time for safe escape. Task: Rebecca A. will add that paint to specs.
Fire Marshall also advised a possible partnership with the new VT Construction Academy could help
with the north temporary roof structure he requires over the back entrance. Tasked: Michael C./and or
Build Committee to contact and report back at next meeting.
• Asbestos Clean-up: Waiting for estimates from 3 companies contacted by Sue A. Hopefully an
estimate will be in before the next SHMH Committee meeting May 22nd.
• Lead Contamination: The Town has a contract with Northwest Regional Planning Commission
(NRPC) – Great Brunswick to handle testing (3rd round-ground water) through KAS. Greta B.
will interface with Jeremy Roberts – KAS on the Town’s behalf. The estimate, scope of work,
and estimated cost will be presented by Greta B. to the NRPC Board on Monday May 12.
Great will report back to the Town as soon she has an answer as to cost coverage through the
NBRC’s Brownfield Program.
4. Next Meeting: Thursday, May22, 2025 at 2;00 PM at the Town Office.
5. Adjourned: 2:25 PM, motion by Mike W. and second by Michael C. Vote was unanimous.
Submitted by,
Sandy Gregg – Volunteer Scribe
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