The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special regular meeting on Wednesday September 24, 2025 (NOT TUESDAY) to avoid interfere with Rosh Hashanah. At this meeting, they will approve an epic list of consent agenda items, then hear about changes to the parking system.
There will also be a public hearing about possibly replacing a bridge on Dettman Drive, decide on a process for warning all the various petitions and options. The board will hear from the Finance Committee, and appoint citizens to town committees. You can bring up other items not on the agenda during public participation.
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The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a meeting on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 7:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Brattleboro Municipal Center (230 Main Street, Room 212) and over Zoom. Prior to the meeting, the Board will meet at 6:00pm and is expected to enter immediately into executive session to discuss contracts and litigation. The attached agenda contains information on how to access the meeting remotely, including the required “passcode.” Closed captioning will be available for deaf and hard-of-hearing community members. The backup materials for this meeting will be available on the town Website by the end of the day.
Jessica Sticklor (she/her/hers)
Executive Assistant
Town of Brattleboro
230 Main Street, Suite 208
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251 – 8115
* Please note that all correspondence with Town staff is part of the public record and may be shared with others.
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BRATTLEBORO SELECTBOARD
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2025
SELECTBOARD MEETING ROOM + ZOOM
EXECUTIVE SESSION – 6:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING – 7:15 PM
The physical location for this meeting will be the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Municipal Center
at 230 Main Street.
Selectboard Meeting materials can be found on the Town’s website, Brattleboro.gov/Selectboard.
If you join the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, please use this link:
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85223252040?pwd=f0zpzRIYterkWvZ53MAfbuxuMv3Dvm.1
Meeting ID: 852 2325 2040
Passcode: 602388
The meeting also will be carried live on BCTV.
Cable TV: Channel 1079
Streaming Online: https://www.brattleborotv.org/live/gov-ed-channel/
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/brattleborotv
AGENDA
(please note that all times indicated are approximate)
1. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING (7:15 PM)
2. ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
3. APPROVE MINUTES – September 9, 2025
4. CHAIR’S REMARKS
5. MANAGER’S COMMENTS
6. SELECTBOARD COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (7:25 PM)
8. CONSENT AGENDA (7:30 PM)
A. Bridge Street Improvements – Award $24,500 Contract
B. Department of Public Works HVAC Repairs – Ratify $15,350 Repair
C. Winter Sand – Accept $53,175.50 Bid
D. State Capital Fund Grant on Behalf of Winston Prouty – GISTD Approval
E. Appointment of Representative to SeVCA Board
F. Town Forest Fire Warden Appointment – Approve
G. Local Emergency Management Plan — Approve
H. CCI Contract – Approve $13,690.75 Monthly Contract
I. Opioid Settlement Opt-in for Secondary Manufacturers — Approve
J. Petition for Open Town Meeting – Accept
K. North Chair Liquor License – Ratify
L. Changezi Food Mart Second Class Liquor License and Tobacco Application Renewals – Approve
M. Heart Rose Club Outside Consumption Permit Renewal – Approve
9. REGULAR BUSINESS (6:35 PM)
A. Public Hearing for Dettman Drive Bridge Vermont Community Development Program Grant Application (7:35 PM) Presentation by Planning Staff
B. Parking Ordinance Revisions – First Reading (7:50 PM) Presentation by Police and Public Works Staff
C. Town Charter Process and Warning Plan (8:10 PM)
D. Finance Committee Update (8:30 PM) Presentation by Finance Committee
E. Committee Appointments (8:50 PM) Nominations and Appointments by the Selectboard
10. CORRESPONDENCE
A. Warrants and Department Reports
11. ADJOURNMENT (9:00 PM)
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MEMORANDUM
To: Selectboard
From: John Potter, Town Manager
Re: Administrative Report
Date: September 19, 2025
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The following will summarize the proposed motions for the Selectboard meeting on Wednesday,
September 24, 2025. The Board will convene the meeting at 7:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting
Room and on Zoom. All times listed below are approximate, and interested parties should monitor
the meeting if they do not want to miss an agenda item.
If you join the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, please use this link:
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85223252040?pwd=f0zpzRIYterkWvZ53MAfbuxuMv3Dvm.1
Meeting ID: 852 2325 2040
Passcode: 602388
The meeting also will be carried live on BCTV.
Cable TV: Channel 1079
Streaming Online: https://www.brattleborotv.org/live/gov-ed-channel/
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/brattleborotv
The meeting also will be carried live on BCTV:
On Cable TV: Channel 1079
Streaming Online: https://www.brattleborotv.org/channel-1079-livestream
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/brattleborotv
8. CONSENT AGENDA (6:40 PM)
- Bridge Street Improvements – Award $24,500 Contract
- Department of Public Works HVAC Repairs – Ratify $15,350 Repair
- Winter Sand – Accept $53,175.50 Bid
- State Capital Fund Grant on Behalf of Winston Prouty – Approval
- Appointment of Representative to SeVCA Board
- Town Forest Fire Warden Appointment — Approve
- Local Emergency Management Plan – Approve
- CCI Contract – Approve $13,690.75 / Month Contract
- Opioid Settlement Opt-In for Secondary Manufacturers – Approve
- Petition for Open Town Meeting – Accept
- North Chair Liquor License – Ratify
- Changezi Food Mart Second Class Liquor License and Tobacco Application Renewals – Approve
- Heart Rose Club Outside Consumption Permit Renewal – Approve
A. In a memorandum dated September 11, 2025 Planning Director Sue Fillion discusses the bid for engineering services for Bridge Street enhancements. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will award the bid for engineering services for Bridge Street enhancements to SEV Associates for a not to exceed cost of $24,500.
B. In a memorandum dated September 12, 2025 Public Works Director Dan Tyler discusses an unexpected HVAC repair at the DPW facility at 211 Fairground Road. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will ratify the decision to repair an HVAC system at a Public Works facility in the amount of $15,350.
C. In a memorandum dated September 20, 2025 Public Works Director Dan Tyler discusses the winter sand bid. On average, approximately 3,000 cubic yards (cy) of sand are used each winter. The Department plans to utilize both the picked up and delivered options. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will award the FY26 winter sand bid to Zaluzny Excavating for the proposed prices of $21.40/cy delivered and $15/cy picked up.
D. In a memorandum dated September 11, 2025 Planning Director Sue Fillion discusses the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) allocation. The Town has been granted funds to be sub-granted to Winston Prouty, the project developer of a housing project to create new housing in Town. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will authorize the Planning Department to apply for a direct allocation of $750,000 from the Capital Bill State-Direct Grant for the Winston Prouty Housing Project.
E. In a memorandum dated September 19, 2025 Town Manager John Potter discusses a request from Southeastern Vermont Community Action to reappoint a Brattleboro resident to their Board. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will reappoint Kevin Kennedy to Southeastern Vermont Community Action’s Board.
F. The Board is asked to appoint Fire Chief Jay Symonds as Town Forest Fire Warden for a term ending on June 30th, 2029. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will appoint Fire Chief Jay Symonds as the Town Forest Fire Warden for a term ending on June 30th, 2025.
G. Vermont Emergency Management requires municipalities to annually submit a Local Emergency Management Plan (LEMP). The Board is asked to adopt the 2025 Brattleboro LEMP and to authorize the Town Manager to certify that the Town’s LEMP has been duly adopted by the Board. A copy of the Town’s 2025 LEMP is included in the Board’s backup materials. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will adopt the 2025 Brattleboro Local Emergency Management Plan (LEMP) for 2025 and authorize the Town Manager to certify that the Town’s LEMP has been duly adopted by the Board.
H. In a memorandum dated September 15, 2025 HR Director Sally Cruz Nix discusses the Town’s partnership with CCI Managed Services for technical support. The Town would like to upgrade its current agreement with CCI to address the Town’s enhanced technology needs. This proposed contract is the budgeted alternative to hiring an IT Coordinator. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will authorize the agreement of services with CCI Managed Services, for a term of 36 months, at a monthly cost of $13,690.75 from the General Fund and with a percentage allocated to the Utilities and Parking budgets, as previously planned.
I. In a memorandum dated September 19, 2025 Town Manager John Potter discusses the National Opioid Settlements from Secondary Manufacturers that the Town has elected to join and the documents required to participate. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will authorize the Town Manager to sign the documents required to participate in the Settlement.
J. In a memorandum dated September 9, 2025 Assistant Town Clerk Jane Fletcher discusses a petitioned article for an Open Town Meeting. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will accept the certified charter petition for Open Town Meeting.
K. In a memorandum dated September 10, 2025 Assistant Town Clerk Jane Fletcher discusses the First Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit renewals for North Chair Brewing, located at 39 Frost Street. Town Staff have reviewed and recommend approval of these licenses. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve a First Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit Renewal for North Chair Brewing, located at 39 Frost Street.
L. In a memorandum dated September 11, 2025 Assistant Town Clerk Jane Fletcher discusses the Second Class Liquor License and Tobacco Application renewals for Changezi Food Mart. Staff have reviewed and recommend approval of these licenses. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve a Second Class Liquor License and Tobacco Application renewal to Changezi Food Mart.
M. In a memorandum dated September 15, 2025 Assistant Town Clerk Jane Fletcher discusses the Outside Consumption Permit renewal for Heart Rose Cub. Town staff have reviewed and recommend approval of this permit. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve the renewal of an Outside Consumption Permit for Heart Rose Club.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED.
9. REGULAR BUSINESS (6:35 PM)
A. Public Hearing for Dettman Drive Bridge Vermont Community Development Program Grant Application (7:35 PM) Presentation by Planning Staff
In a memorandum dated September 12, 2025 Zoning Administrator Brian Bannon discusses the Town’s history with Dettman Bridge and the Vermont Community Development Program Disaster Recovery Implementation Grant for the design and construction of a replacement bridge on Dettman Drive.
POTENTIAL MOTIONS: TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND TO APPROVE AN
APPLICATION TO THE VERMONT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (VCDP)
DISASTER RECOVERY FOR AN IMPLEMENTATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,833,475 FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A REPLACEMENT BRIDGE ON
DETTMAN DRIVE.
AND
TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION FROM THE VERMONT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
(VCDP) FOR GRANT APPLICATION AUTHORITY, AND TO IDENTIFY BRIAN BANNON
AS THE CONTACT PERSON AND JOHN POTTER AS THE AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL.
B. Parking Ordinance Revisions – First Reading (7:50 PM) Presentation by Police and Public Works Staff
In a memorandum dated September 24, 2025 DPW Highway Supervisor Darren Pacheco discusses the proposed changes to The Brattleboro Code of Ordinances, Chapter 16, – Parking. The Board is asked to consider the changes and provide suggestions and feedback, if applicable. This is a first reading and no motion is required.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NO MOTION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.
C. Town Charter Process and Warning Plan (8:30 PM)
In a memorandum dated September 19, 2025, Town Manager John Potter discusses the Town charter process, the work of the Charter Revision Commission, and several charter petitions that have been certified with the Town. In order to meet the requirements of the charter petitions, a charter petition warning plan is proposed.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO DIRECT STAFF TO IMPLEMENT THE CHARTER PETITION
WARNING PLAN AS PRESENTED.
D. Finance Committee Update (8:50 PM) Presentation by Finance Committee
Representatives from the Finance Committee will be in the meeting to give the Board and the public an update on their work.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NO MOTION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.
E. Committee Appointments (9:10 PM)
Nominations and Appointments by the Selectboard
The Selectboard will make appointments to several uncontested Town committees and boards. The Nelson E. Withington Fund Advisory Committee has one contested seat and two applicants and so the Board plans to hold committee interviews for that seat at a later date and will therefore not be making appointments for that committee during this meeting.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TBA
Going to miss it
They’ve scheduled this for a time when Lise and I do our radio show on WVEW so… won’t be covering this one.
If any of you want to practice your citizen journalism chops, feel free to jump in and let everyone know what happened at the meeting that was interesting.