SB Notes Tue Feb 13 2024

4:00 p.m. Call Meeting to Order
Review Agenda
4:05 p.m. Budget Planning Discussion—with Finance Committee & Town Accountant
Review Minutes: 1/23/24, 1/26/24
5:30 p.m. Community Hall Windows Fundraising Committee—Discussion of Fundraising Plans and Progress

• Bob Gruen and Jan Carr represented the committee.
• The committee would like to move the giving the deadline for a more advantageous giving opportunity.
• Would like to have a visual barometer in the Town center as an indicator of progress,
• $5202 has been raised so far which was considered very impressive.
• Select Board supported the efforts and made suggestions.

6:00 p.m. MTRSD Sustainability Study—Phase II—presentation and discussion presented by Jake Eberwein,  [email protected], project manager and lead  researcher. Elizabeth Finn is the Heath representative to the study committee.

•  The presentation is at https://www.2districts8towns.org/
• The study committee charge: To support ongoing study and analysis of the operating and organizational structures of the two Regional School Districts: Mohawk Trail & Hawlemont.
• Click here to fill out a survey of 8 questions that anyone can fill out. The see the questions before starting the survey, the questions are listed below.

— 1. What are the strengths of the districts and/or schools (what the districts and schools do well and what you highly value and appreciate)?
— 2. What would you protect at all costs and could not do without (your non-negotiables)?
— 3. What are the challenges and/or weaknesses of the districts/schools (tension points, gaps, and/or things
you'd like to change/improve)?
— 4. What options and potential solutions should be considered to build upon the district's/school's strengths while addressing challenges/gaps?
— 5. What is your vision for the Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont districts in 10 years?
— 6. Is there anything the research team should know and take into consideration as the Sustainability Study is launched? Advice and suggestions are welcome.
— 7. Are there any particular questions you have for the research team and/or topics you'd like to see addressed in the future
— 8. What is your connection to the school districts? 

Flag Policy—review—vote anticipated

• missed this part but will update from audio

Hilltown Youth Performing Arts—review of lease and requests, vote possible

• Brian DeVries provided an updated floor plan for Jacobs Road. 
• Robyn made inquiries regarding leases  in Greenfield and spoke with a realtor.
• The SB approved the requested light bar in the atrium.
• The lease amount is to remain at $30,000 for 3 rooms, or $20,000 for 2 rooms. The additional benefits of use of the grounds and storage; and the scheduled use of the building open spaces remains the same. 

Community Hall and Sawyer Hall —Mold Remediation update​

• Progressing

Jacobs Road Municipal Center—heat and break-in updates

• Break-in was through the Town Coordinator office window
• Went through the Town Coordinator's, Town Clerk's, and Treasure's offices. A small amount of cash was taken.
• There were tow people one of which was captured on camera
• They are not local people and are known for break-ins  in southern VT. Warrants have been issued for arrests.

Roadside Mower Repair—vote possible

• Cost is $9,400, this is something that requires periodic repair  and needs to be budgeted.

Mail
Other business that could not be anticipated 48 hours in advance