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Votes at a glance: Selectboard approves two state loans, reappoints deputy health officer and accepts Planning Commission resignation
Summary
At its Feb. 9 meeting Springfield's Selectboard unanimously approved a $129,100 Clean Water SRF planning loan for Main Street sewer, a $286,900 Drinking Water SRF loan for Main/River Street water lines, reappointed Deputy Chief John Claflin as deputy health officer, accepted Andy Jackins' resignation from the Planning Commission, and authorized an audit engagement for FY2026.
The Springfield Selectboard at its Feb. 9, 2026 meeting approved multiple formal actions by unanimous vote (4-0, Tara Chase absent) and recorded one split vote on minutes.
Loan approvals
The board voted to enter into a Vermont Clean Water State Revolving Fund planning loan (Loan RF1-372-2.0) of $129,100 to pay for final design and engineering of the Main Street sewer project. Michael Martin moved to enter the loan agreement and to authorize Chair Kristi Morris to sign; Michael Schmitt seconded. Vote: 4-0, unanimous (Tara Chase absent).
The board also authorized participation in a Vermont Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan (Loan RF-3-461-2.0) for $286,900 to fund final design and engineering to replace water lines on Main Street and River Street. Motions included authorization for the Chair to sign, execution of the general obligation note, and adoption of required exhibits and resolutions. All motions passed 4-0, unanimous (Tara Chase absent).
Appointments and personnel
Michael Martin moved to reappoint Deputy Chief John Claflin as the town’s Deputy Health Officer, citing the state Department of Health requirement for a deputy and noting that the state form will designate the appointee specifically as deputy; Michael Schmitt seconded. Vote: 4-0, unanimous (Tara Chase absent).
Boards and contracts
The board accepted the resignation of Planning Commission member Andy Jackins, creating a third vacancy on that commission. Michael Martin moved to accept the resignation; Michael Schmitt seconded. Vote: 4-0, unanimous (Tara Chase absent).
The board approved entering an engagement letter with auditors Mudgett, Jennett & Krogh-Wisner, P.C. to perform the FY2026 financial audit and authorized the Chair to sign, with a detailed fee schedule to be obtained prior to finalizing the engagement. Vote: 4-0, unanimous (Tara Chase absent).
Other votes
Approval of the Jan. 26, 2026 minutes carried 3-1, with Michael Schmitt recorded as abstaining and recognizing Tara Chase as absent.
What this means
These approvals allow the town to proceed with final design work on sewer and water infrastructure projects, maintain continuity in public-health administration, and keep the town’s annual audit engagement in place. Several items (notably the Park Street redevelopment concept) were discussed but did not receive formal action; those will return for future consideration.
