Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Infrastructure topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Select Board matches state sidewalk grant with $25,000 from Alexander Fund
Summary
The board voted to appropriate $25,000 from the Eliza Alexander sidewalk fund as the town match for a state small‑scale bike/ped grant and authorized the town administrator to sign a letter of support; staff will refine the project footprint before final costs are fixed.
The Select Board moved to dedicate $25,000 from the Eliza Alexander fund to serve as the town match for a state small‑scale bike/ped sidewalk grant application.
Brian (project presenter) outlined options for matching and the scope of work; VTrans small‑scale grant rules require a 50% local match while other federal programs offer higher grant percentages but carry additional federal requirements. Brian said cost estimates vary depending on the linear feet and whether granite curbing is required; he offered to revise the project footprint to keep the application under a $50,000 project threshold if needed.
Board member moved to appropriate $25,000 from the Eliza Alexander fund and to authorize town administrator Ryan to sign a letter of support for the grant. The motion carried by voice vote. The board also asked staff to consider a small plaque acknowledging Eliza Alexander’s contribution in project specifications.
Staff will submit the grant application with the adjusted project area and, if the grant is awarded, will return to the board with final bids and a schedule for construction.
