Minutes
Arlington Select Board
July 6, 2026
Members Present: Dan Harvey (via Zoom) Matt Bykowski (via Zoom), Jamie Paustian, and Sebastian Massey
Members Absent: Glenn Sherman
Also Present: Katie Dixon-Town Administrator(via Zoom), Cynthia Browning-Land Use Administrator, Linda Carman-Reid, and Janet Barry ( via Zoom)
Mr. Harvey called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.
Additions to the Agenda: None
Minutes of the Meeting of June 15, 2026: Mr. Bykowski made a motion to approve the minutes the meeting of June 15 , 2026, as presented. Mr. Paustian seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Public Comments: Ms. Carmen-Reed thanked the Board for making sure the park was taken care of while waiting for a permanent Park Lead.
Road Name Change; Final Reading: Mr. Bykowski read the road name change memo:
The Town of Arlington Select Board is now opening the public hearing, duly noticed for this meeting of July 6, 2026, on the proposed name change of Colbrook Drive to Brookside Lane. This hearing is being held to receive comment from all interested parties, including abutting property owners or their representatives. All those present who wish to speak on this matter will be given the opportunity to be heard.
Mr. Bykowski made a motion to approve the road name change from Colbrook Drive to Brookside Lane in the Town of Arlington, as presented. Mr. Paustian seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously with Mr. Sherman absent.
Abandoned Trailer Update: Ms. Dixon has been researching the abandoned trailer that was discussed at previous meetings. The last registered owner was five years ago and it was sold to the Pine Hollow Camp Ground two years ago to use as a rental. Ms. Dixon will draft a letter to VT DMV to request an Abandoned Vehicle Certificate, which can take up to six months, and then the trailer can be scrapped.
Land Use Updates: It was decided the Land Use Updates would be discussed in Executive Session.
Water Department Updates: Ms. Dixon said representatives from one meter company had met with she and Mr. Brace, Chief Operating Officer, this week, and there will be another company demo next week.
It was decided that the Board would discuss the proposed Wastewater System Management Agreement between the Town and the school to have Mr. Brace receive a stipend in return for doing inspections, chemicals and record keeping of the wastewater facility at the regularly scheduled Water Department meeting on July 20, 2026.
Ms. Dixon said there is a Wastewater Committee meeting at 7PM on August 13, 2026 to review the test pit data.
Highway Updates: Ms. Dixon and the Board thanked Shane and Lewis of the Highway crew for mowing the Rec Park. Mr. Robinson is ordering new signs this week for Brookside Lane and replacements for missing road signs. Grading and roadside mowing has been taking place.
Fire Department Updates: Mr. Paustian said the State has enacted a new law that Fire Wardens in every town are also the Fire Chiefs. He explained that the chiefs are allowed to appoint deputies, so there would be little change with Mr. Paustian continuing on as a deputy warden.
Park Updates: Mr. Bykowski made a motion to approve Cooper Jennings as the new Rec Park Maintenance Lead. Mr. Paustian seconded. Motion carried unanimously, with Mr. Sherman absent. His first day will be July 13, 2026, and Ms. Dixon has created an onboarding plan and will meet with Mr. Jennings at the Park next week.
Town Administrator Report: Ms. Dixon presented the Board with the proposal from Coloutti Construction to replace the ceiling tiles in the meeting room at Town Hall. She is waiting on a quote from Serv Pro for cleaning the attic, and bids can still be accepted for the heat pump project discussed at past meetings. Mr. Bykowski made a motion to approve Option B, from Coloutti Construction, for 625 square feet Certainteed, 2×2 Symphony M, white, Class A and 625 square foot Armstrong Suprafine, 9/16 white Class A for the price of $5,700.00. Mr. Massey seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously, with Mr. Sherman absent.
Battle Day is a State holiday, and Town Hall will be closed, however there is a scheduled meeting for that night, so it was discussed that Ms. Dixon and Ms. Barry will take a floating holiday for that day on the Friday before the holiday.
- Warrants and Orders: Mr. Bykowksi made a motion to approve WD Warrant #14, dated 7/1/2026, in the amount of $2,999.25. Mr. Massey seconded the motion. Motion carried. Most significant items being GMP, and sample testing. Mr. Bykowski made a motion to approve Warrant #14, from the General Account, dated 7/1/2026, in the amount of $30,717.79. Mr. Massey seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The most significant items being 7A Sidewalk payment to Dufresne, gravel, and health insurance.
Executive Session: Mr. Paustian made a motion that premature discussion of property and legal issues would cause the municipality to suffer substantial disadvantage. Mr. Bykowski seconded the motion. Mr. Paustian made a motion to enter into Executive Session for the discussion of property and legal issues and to allow Town Administrator, Katie Dixon and Ms. Browning to remain in the room. Mr. Bykowski seconded the motion. The Board entered Executive Session at 7:41PM. The Board exited Executive Session at 8:00PM. No decisions were made as a result of the Session.
Mr. Paustian made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Massey seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:01PM.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Janet Barry