OFFICE OF THE SELECTBOARD
TOWN OF HALIFAX, VERMONT
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES—DRAFT
July 29, 2026
6:00 AM at the Halifax Town Garage
CALL TO ORDER
Edee Edwards called the meeting to order at 6:02 AM. Other Selectboard members present were Rhonda Ashcraft, Randy Pike, Lori Marchegiani, and Karen Christofferson. Members of the public present were Highway Department staff: Michael Fournier, Keith Stone, Ben Barnett, Wade Janovsky, and Travis Stone.
CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Edwards made a motion to go into executive session for annual employee evaluations of the Highway Department under 1 VSA § 313 (a) (3) [for] the appointment or employment or evaluation of a public officer or employee. Marchegiani seconded. Motion carried 5-0 at 6:04 AM
Edwards noted that the online meeting would be closed, but the board would start the meeting again when out of executive session.
At 7:52 AM, Christofferson made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Ashcraft seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
The board re-opened the Zoom meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
Status update on Wheeler Road
Edwards noted that she and Sue were going to do septic testing, but it wasn’t fully ready, so that will be done next week. Edwards might
Status update on Hubbard Hill Road
Edwards noted that dumpster is in place; resident was asking for more time than the 2 weeks.
Status update on Forest Fire Warden position
Dennis Annear has agreed to do be the primary person; Edwards will finish filling out the form for the state with additional information if provided. Edwards wants it the appointment be ratified at next meeting. Christofferson wished to do the ratification at this meeting, but the board wants to have a more complete conversation with expenditures involved. FYI: our state senators are willing to come to the Halifax Cafe to discuss on August 8, time TBD. Rep. Carris-Duncan hasn’t replied yet.
Other follow up from meeting at town garage
Marchegiani noted the current lease for highway yard space is coming to an end; the board will consider other users for revenue generation if there is interest going forward.
A new propane tank for the new propane boiler needs to be paid at 50% before it is delivered. Marchegiani will give the go ahead; payment can be made on the next meeting’s order.
Ongoing problem of no phone service at the Town Garage. Christofferson will work to get DVFiber service and speak with Consolidated/Fidium about the lack of service for nearly a month. (The highway department did not know the phone was out of service for 2 weeks.)
HEARING OF VISITORS
None present.
ADJOURNMENT
Ashcraft made a motion to adjourn. Marchegiani seconded. It was 8:04 AM. Motion carried 5-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Edee Edwards, Secretary Pro Tempore
Meeting Recording (in 2 parts):
