Selectboard Vacancy

TOWN OF MONKTON

NOTICE OF VACANCY

January 10, 2025

In accordance with 24 V.S.A. § 961(a), the Selectboard of the Town of Monkton hereby gives notice of a vacancy created by Stephen Pilcher’s resignation in the office of Selectboard effective January 21, 2025.

The Selectboard, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 963 will make an appointment to fill this vacancy at its meeting on January 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The person appointed will serve until Town Meeting Day (March 4, 2025) unless a special election is called.  If you are interested in the position please contact the Selectboard at Selectboard@monktonvt.com or calling the Town Offices at 802-453-3800.

CITIZENS’ RIGHT TO PETITION FOR VOTE: Titles 17 V.S.A. § 2643 and 24 V.S.A. § 963 grant citizens the right to petition for a vote to replace the Selectboard’s appointee at a special town meeting. If a special town meeting is called, the newly elected town officer will remain in office for the balance of the unexpired term. If a special town meeting is not called, the Selectboard’s appointee will remain in office until the next annual town meeting.

To exercise this right, citizens must present a petition calling for an election for this office signed by five percent of the legal voters of the Town to the Town Clerk prior to the next annual Town Meeting.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION pertaining to this notice and its contents may be obtained by contacting Stephen Pilcher, Chair Monkton Selectboard, at 802-598-1931 during normal office hours.

Dated this 10th day of January, 2025.

Stephen Pilcher /s/

Selectboard Chair

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January 14, 2025 Selectboard Meeting

MONKTON SELECTBOARD MEETING
AGENDA
DATE: Tuesday January 14, 2025
In Person at Town Offices at 92 Monkton Ridge Road or Remotely
Meeting will be recorded and recording posted
Zoom Meeting ID 802-453-3800 Password 1762
Telephone Number to attend meeting by phone 646-558-8656
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8024533800?pwd=QnlTb20weWwxTEhuSmZ2RENyR3ZzUT09

CALL TO ORDER: 7:00

 ATTENDANCE

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

REGULAR BUSINESS: 

  • APPROVE MINUTES
  • REVIEW AND APPROVE CHECK WARRANTS
  • REVIEW AND APPROVE OVERWEIGHT PERMITS, ETC.
  • FACILITY USE REQUESTS
  • PUBLIC COMMENT (Guests) – 15 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

  • HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT UPDATE
  • PERSONNEL POLICY
  • 2025 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
  • MORSE PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN
  • SELECTBOARD VACANCY AD
  • APPOINTMENTS
  • UPDATE ZONING PERMIT FEES

OLD BUSINESS:

  • OLD AIRPORT ROAD
  • ITEMS IN TOWN RIGHT OF WAY

OTHER BUSINESS:

  • DETERMINE TIME/DATE OF NEXT MEETING

 EXECUTIVE SESSION:

AS NEEDED

ADJOURNMENT

Zoom meeting can be attended by phone or computer – go to zoom.us and select join meeting or call 646-558-8656 and enter zoom meeting ID and password.

 

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December 30, 2024 Special Selectboard Meeting

MONKTON SPECIAL SELECTBOARD MEETING
AGENDA
DATE: Monday December 30, 2024
In Person at Town Offices at 92 Monkton Ridge Road or Remotely
Meeting will be recorded and recording posted
Zoom Meeting ID 802-453-3800 Password 1762
Telephone Number to attend meeting by phone 646-558-8656
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8024533800?pwd=QnlTb20weWwxTEhuSmZ2RENyR3ZzUT09

CALL TO ORDER: 7:00

 ATTENDANCE

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

REGULAR BUSINESS: 

  • PUBLIC COMMENT (Guests) – 15 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

  • FINALIZE ARPA SPENDING

OLD BUSINESS:

OTHER BUSINESS:

  • DETERMINE TIME/DATE OF NEXT MEETING

 EXECUTIVE SESSION:

AS NEEDED

ADJOURNMENT

Zoom meeting can be attended by phone or computer – go to zoom.us and select join meeting or call 646-558-8656 and enter zoom meeting ID and password.

 

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TOWN OFFICE HOLIDAY CLOSURE

The Town Clerk will be out of the office for a holiday break.

December 24th   CLOSED

December 25th   CLOSED

December 26th   CLOSED

December 27th CLOSED

OPEN                          December 30th

OPEN        (AM only)   December 31  

CLOSED   (PM only)   December 31

Hope you all have a Happy and Safe Holiday

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December 19, 2024 Selectboard Meeting

MONKTON SPECIAL SELECTBOARD MEETING
AGENDA
DATE: Thursday December 19, 2024
In Person at Town Offices at 92 Monkton Ridge Road or Remotely
Meeting will be recorded and recording posted
Zoom Meeting ID 802-453-3800 Password 1762
Telephone Number to attend meeting by phone 646-558-8656
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8024533800?pwd=QnlTb20weWwxTEhuSmZ2RENyR3ZzUT09

CALL TO ORDER: 7:00

 ATTENDANCE

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

REGULAR BUSINESS: 

  • APPROVE MINUTES
  • REVIEW AND APPROVE CHECK WARRANTS
  • REVIEW AND APPROVE OVERWEIGHT PERMITS, ETC.
  • FACILITY USE REQUESTS
  • PUBLIC COMMENT (Guests) – 15 minutes

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December 10, 2024 Selectboard Meeting

MONKTON SELECTBOARD MEETING
AGENDA
DATE: Tuesday December 10, 2024
In Person at Town Offices at 92 Monkton Ridge Road or Remotely
Meeting will be recorded and recording posted
Zoom Meeting ID 802-453-3800 Password 1762
Telephone Number to attend meeting by phone 646-558-8656
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8024533800?pwd=QnlTb20weWwxTEhuSmZ2RENyR3ZzUT09

CALL TO ORDER: 7:00

ATTENDANCE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Town Plan for Selectboard Hearing 12/19/2024

The Monkton Planning Commission has updated the Town Plan sections containing US Census data, cultural resources in the Utilities and Facilities section, and two Natural resources sections: Forest Resources and Water Resources to add information from the 2023 Natural Resources Inventory, especially to meet the requirements of Act 171. The Plan Implementation section was reorganized and updated a well. The Selectboard has reviewed the updated Town Plan and made minor changes.  Included below are the warning, the red lined copies, and the clean copies. Continue reading

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November 26, 2024 Selectboard Meeting

MONKTON SELECTBOARD MEETING
AGENDA
DATE: Tuesday November 26, 2024
In Person at Town Offices at 92 Monkton Ridge Road or Remotely
Meeting will be recorded and recording posted
Zoom Meeting ID 802-453-3800 Password 1762
Telephone Number to attend meeting by phone 646-558-8656
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8024533800?pwd=QnlTb20weWwxTEhuSmZ2RENyR3ZzUT09

CALL TO ORDER: 7:00

 ATTENDANCE

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

REGULAR BUSINESS: 

  • APPROVE MINUTES
  • REVIEW AND APPROVE CHECK WARRANTS
  • REVIEW AND APPROVE OVERWEIGHT PERMITS, ETC.
  • FACILITY USE REQUESTS
  • PUBLIC COMMENT (Guests) – 15 minutes

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NOVEMBER 2024 TREASURE HOURS FOR TAX PAYMENTS

In Person Tax Collection Hours – Town of Monkton

Reminder:

The Treasurer will be available @ Town Hall (92 Monkton Ridge) to receive 2024 tax payments as follows:

Wed 11/13:          8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thur 11/14:          8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Fri    11/15:           8:00 AM – 5:00 PM   (2024 deadline)

A secure lockbox is located at the rear entrance to Town Hall, adjacent to the library book drop, to receive payments at any time.

Thank you,

Bill Joos

Treasurer & Tax Collector

802.453.3812

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Covered Bridge Road

Covered Bridge Road will be closed at the town line (around 75 Covered Bridge Road) on Thursday, November 14 from 8AM – 3PM for a culvert replacement.

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