Minutes
Arlington Select Board
February 9, 2026
Members Present: Dan Harvey, Matt Bykowski, Glenn Sherman, and Karen Krulikowski
Members Absent: Jamie Paustian
Also Present: Steve McClafferty, Willy Knight – Park Supervisor, Mark Robinson – Highway Supervisor, GNAT-TV and Mardi Crane-Godreau, Stephanie Moffet -Hynds – Arlington Energy Committee, and Janet Barry ( via Zoom)
The meeting was called to order at 7:00PM, by Mr. Harvey
Additions to the Agenda: Mr. Bykowski made a motion to add the BCRC contract for Town Plan Grant to the agenda. Ms. Krulikowski seconded. Motion carried unanimously, with Mr. Paustian absent.
Minutes of the Meetings of January 21, 2026 and February 5, 2026: Mr. Bykowski made a motion to approve the minutes the meetings of January 21, 2026 and February 5, 2026, as presented. Ms. Krulikowski seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously, with Mr. Paustian absent.
Public Comments: Mardi Crane-Godreau of the Arlington Energy Committee questioned the recommendations for the MERP Energy Grant and said the committee is available to help support the Town’s energy efficiency projects. Ms. Browning said it is an agenda item, and Centerline Architects have been the consultant doing the measurements and recommendations and that the timing of the grant is tight and work has to be completed by the end of the year, and that the grant is not sufficient to do every project, but will focus on windows and doors at Town Hall and the garage at this time.
Mr. McClafferty asked if agenda packets can be posted on the website and mentioned that the website still has Nick Zaiac listed. The Board said the website will have a complete revamping this year.
Fire Department: Updates: Mr. Bykowski said there is one claim pending for the insurance billing program.
MERP RFP: The Board reviewed the MERP RFP that has been reviewed by Kelly Clark from Centerline Architects and BCRC. Getting automatic door openers for the overhead doors at the garage was discussed as possibly being able fit into the grant criteria. Having the windows at Town Hall match the existing windows was discussed. Contractors will have three weeks to submit quotes. Mr. Bykowski made a motion to approve the draft of the MERP RFP for the MERP project. Mr. Sherman seconded. Motion carried unanimously, with Mr. Paustian absent.
Arlington Energy Committee; Sharing Carbon Calculation System: Stephanie Moffet-Hynds said the carbon calculation system created by members of the Energy Committee was intended to be beneficial to other towns and be made publicly available. The committee would decide who to share it with but the Town has final approval. Mr. Bykowski read the changes he had made to the proposal, to make sure the Town is fully covered for any liability.
Mr. Bykowski read: “By using this carbon tracking template, the undesigned acknowledges and agrees that the Town of Arlington, Vermont, provides this template “as is” without any representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose. This template was developed by the volunteer advisory Arlington Energy Committee. The Town expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for errors, omissions, or any outcomes resulting from the use of the template. The user assumes full responsibility for evaluation the suitability and applicability of the template to their specific circumstances and for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and best practices to the fullest extent permitted by law, the user agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Town, its officers, employees, agents and representatives from and against any and all claims, demands damages, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses, (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to the use of this template”.
This version will be sent to the Town Attorney for review. Mr. Bykowski made a motion to allow the Energy Committee to share the carbon tracking calculator, and have any recipients sign for it, once the language is approved by the Town Attorney. Ms. Krulikowski seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously, with Mr. Paustian absent.
Highways: Updates: Mr. Robinson said he had quotes for automatic garage door openers of $950 for one and $1,200 for the other and they would also work from the trucks. There was discussion that it may be covered in the MERP grant. He also said the International truck has already cost approximately $10,000 in repairs and asked for, and was granted, the Board’s approval to pursue getting trade in figures to replace the vehicle.
Trailer at Dietrich Park: The Board discussed the abandoned trailer that had been towed to Dietrich’s from the Park. The lawyer will be contacted for guidance in disposing of it when the snow melts. Mr. Harvey posted a “ no trespassing sign” and it is behind a closed gate.
Town Meeting Plan: Mr. Bykowski contacted AV Sound Services for Town Meeting, who could set up projector and screen, curtaining for sound reverb, microphones, speakers, and run the soundboard for $3,610 including set up and take down. Mr. Bykowski made a motion to approve contracting with AV Sound Services for Town Meeting and School Board Meeting, including set up and take down for $3,610. Ms. Krulikowski seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously, with Mr. Paustian absent.
Revision of Town Plan: Ms. Krulikowski made a motion to approve the revision for updating of the Town Plan, through BCRC and Nick Zaiac and Dara Zink, and to allow Mr. Harvey to sign the contract. Mr. Sherman seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously, with Mr. Paustian absent.
Licenses: Mr. Bykowski made a motion to approve the 2nd Clas Liquor License to Arlington Deli Inc., and Stewarts Shops Corp. Mr. Sherman seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously, with Mr. Paustian absent. Mr. Bykowski made a motion to approve the Tobacco and Substitute Tobacco License for Stewarts Shops and Arlington Deli. Mr. Sherman seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Town Administrator Report: Ms. Browning said the highlights have been work on the MERP, State Highway, and Covered Bridge grants. She will post the vacant positions for Land Use Administrator and Lister.
All Other Business: None
Warrants and Orders: Mr. Bykowski made a motion to approve Water Department Warrant #3, dated 2/6/26, in the amount of $10,201.27. Ms. Krulikowski seconded. Motion carried unanimously, with Mr. Paustian absent. The most significant item is the Otter Creek wastewater study payment. Mr. Bykowski made a motion to approve Warrant #3, from the General Account, dated 2/6/2026, in the amount of $59,792.49. Mr. Sherman seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously with Mr. Paustian absent. Biggest item being VLCT insurance payments, United Ag and Turf, Eastern Salt and highway truck maintenance.
Executive Session: Mr. Bykowski made a motion that premature discussion of a personnel issue would cause the municipality to suffer substantial disadvantage. Mr. Sherman seconded the motion. Mr. Bykowski made a motion to enter into Executive Session for discussion of a personnel issue, and to allow Town Administrator, Cynthia Browning, Mark Robinson, and Willy Knight to remain in the room, and speak individually. Mr. Sherman seconded the motion. The Board entered into the Session at 8:01PM.
The Board exited the Session at 9:12PM. No decision was made as a result of the Session.
Mr. Bykowski made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Sherman seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:12PM
Minutes respectfully submitted by Janet Barry