Amy Olsen

The board addressed errors and omissions regarding property assessments, specifically adding a parcel to the Village Grand List and removing a mobile home from the Town Grand List. Additionally, the board discussed the withdrawal valuation for Vermont Family Homestead, LLC, identified an error due to the parcel being landlocked, and authorized the Municipal Assessor to manage the appeal and provide an updated valuation.

The board reviewed updates from the Finance Office. Key discussions included the Highway Department's tandem truck quotes, resulting in the approval of a bid for a new Western Star 47X truck, and a review of the Capital Equipment Replacement Plan's budgetary challenges. The board also appointed a new Fire Warden and approved a bid for the LVRT Street Trailhead Revitalization Project.

The board convened to conduct result of change of appraisal and grievance hearings for several property parcels, resulting in various adjustments or denials. They also certified the 2026 Grand List. Additionally, the board addressed errors and omissions regarding specific property valuations and tax exemptions, and briefly discussed mapping discrepancies for properties located near the school.

The board conducted reorganization, appointing a new Chair and Vice-Chair. The primary focus of the meeting was to receive and review various property grievance hearings, including discussions on shed valuations, homestead declarations, state-reported values, and property assessment adjustments for residential and commercial properties. The board also reviewed documentation regarding a homeless shelter facility and discussed property condition and utility details to ensure assessment accuracy.

The Selectboard addressed several administrative and financial items, including the signing of the TH-11 Order of Discontinuance and the appropriation of unspent Highway Department funds to the Highway Road Construction Reserve Fund. Financial reports regarding the fiscal year-end were reviewed. The board approved a renewal proposal for a tech group and received updates on various grants, including the FEMA SAFER Grant. Additionally, the board approved Errors and Omissions for the Listers and Assessor, designated the social media and digital device policy as a stand-alone policy, and finalized several appointments to the Joint Economic Development Board, LCPC, and the Roads Committee. Planning for a North Hyde Park welcome sign was also authorized.