OFFICE OF THE SELECTBOARD

TOWN OF HALIFAX, VERMONT

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

JANUARY 16, 2024

6:00 PM AT THE HALIFAX TOWN OFFICE

You can join the meeting here:  

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Meeting ID: 831 4097 6854

Passcode: 793307

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COVID-19: Masks are encouraged for everyone.  If it’s possible you’ve been exposed or are symptomatic, please stay home.  To help in that regard, the SB provides a remote means of public participation.  However, the Open Meeting Law only guarantees the public’s right to participate if they attend in person and therefore, the SB may continue with a scheduled meeting even if technical difficulties develop.

CALL TO ORDER

CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

APPROVAL PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES

• January 6, 2024 Selectboard Special Meeting Minutes
• January 4, 2024 Selectboard Special Meeting Minutes
• December 19, 2023 Selectboard Regular Meeting Minutes
• December 12, 2023 Selectboard Special Meeting Minutes
• December 5, 2023 Selectboard Regular Meeting Minutes
• December 2, 2023 Selectboard Special Meeting Minutes
• November 28, 2023 Selectboard Special Meeting Minutes

NEW BUSINESS

• Town Meeting report printing and deadlines
• Town Meeting Articles
  • Borrowing for > 5yars by Australian Ballot (bond) for Excavator
  • Social service agency removal process
  • “Advisory” Articles
    • Recycling containers discontinuance
    • Inclusivity
  • Local option tax on short-term rentals – add again
• Emergency shelter amidst other town projects

OLD BUSINESS

• Halifax proposal for administration of DVFiber-committed ARPA funds (David Jones)
• Emergency Management Director discussion: roles and responsibilities / communications
• Notice and Warning for ARPA funding decision meeting on Saturday 20JAN2024 at 10:00 AM
• Any interim budget line updates

OTHER BUSINESS

HEARING OF VISITORS

EXECUTIVE SESSION

• Personnel matter

SELECTBOARD ORDER

CORRESPONDENCE

ADJOURNMENT