Special Selectboard Meeting 9/26/23- Village Complex Community Center Update

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TOWN OF SWANTON

  SPECIAL SELECTBOARD MEETING

Swanton Village Municipal Complex

120 First St., Swanton, VT 05488

In-Person & By TEAMS

TUESDAY, September 26, 2023 – 6:30 pm

Present: Earl Fournier-Chair, Cody Hemenway, Nicole Draper, Steve Bourgeois-Members, Ed White Sr.-Absent, Brian Savage-Town Administrator, Christina Candels-Administrative Assistant, Cathy Fournier, Betty Fournier, Besty Fournier, Eugene LaBombard, Susan Collins, Al Kinzinger, Bona Sylva, Heidi Lacross, Matt Walker, Gordon Winters, Nick Michaud, Josh Ellenbrook, Dave Chevalier, Kiersten Bourgeois, Jon Nielsen, Jason Guyette, Susan Hunter, Deb Bourgeois, Sandy Skeels-Kilburn, Ron Kilburn, Lynn Savage, David Winchester, Donald Bourgeois, Lisa Bourgeois, Michael Walke, Jenny Walke, Julia Tinganelli, Emily Walke, Hank Lambert, Sophie Vibert, Chris Leach

Teams: Lin, Ken Ballard, Jackson Stoever

1. Call to Order

Mr. Fournier called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

Mr. Fournier led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.

C. Agenda Review

3. Meeting Topics

Ms. Besty Fournier gave a presentation on behalf of Swanton Recreation.

See Attached Presentation.

Mr. Brian Savage gave a presentation of how they got to this point & feasibility study. See Attached Presentation.

Mr. Fournier opened up the floor for questions from members of the public.

Some of the community questions were:

• How did the recreation committee come to this design?
• Is this facility big enough?
• Does the town own the property? How large is property?
• Has Highgate been consulted as to pros/cons of running rec facility
• How will this facility include senior center opportunities?
• Does the feasibility study include debt service?
• Does the feasibility study include present employees?
• Is the feasibility study just for additional operating expenses & new revenues?
• Is there a maintenance and upkeep budget? To maintain the new facility?
• How much of the current property is wetlands that will be available to use?
• What is the long-term plan parking & road traffic?
• Is a stormwater retention pond being required?
• As with any business plan cost vs. income, cost are fixed expenses, income is the variable? With part time staff this is adjustable.
• Is that land been excavated? Will an archeological dig be required?
• Are the fees proposed the same as current fees?
• Is there currently a number of kids that they have to turn away due to shelter needs?
• What is the size of the basketball court? Will the local schools have access to the facility?
• Do they plan to keeping the existing building?
• What are the major drivers for new revenue?
• What will the hours of operation be? Early access?
• How will this be affordable for people on a fixed income?

E. Any Other Necessary Business

            F. Adjourn

Mr. Hemenway made a motion to adjourn at 7:52 pm, seconded by Ms. Draper.

Motion carried.               

Respectfully Submitted by

Christina Candels -Administrative Assistant