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Selectboard discusses $3M HUD flood-recovery grant; narrowly approves Stone Engineering cost agreement
Summary
The Selectboard discussed a proposed $3 million HUD flood-recovery grant, agreed to seek legal guidance on the engineer hiring process, discussed funding gaps and a Feb. 14 public presentation, and narrowly approved an agreement to cover Stone Engineering's Town Meeting attendance costs should the grant not be approved (4–1).
The Weston Selectboard discussed a proposed $3 million HUD flood-recovery grant during its Feb. 10 meeting and agreed to seek legal guidance from the Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT) and from Merrill Bent to ensure the engineer hiring process complies with fairness and procurement rules. The board reviewed plans for a public presentation scheduled for Feb. 14 that will include a PowerPoint by Wayne (last name not specified in minutes) and opportunities for public comment.
Members also discussed funding gaps for the project and potential ways to address them, including the use of reserve funds and borrowing through the Vermont Bond Bank. The board then moved to sign an agreement covering Stone Engineering’s costs to attend Town Meeting should the grant not be approved; Vice Chair Jim Linville moved the agreement, it was seconded by Brian Gehlich, and the motion passed with four yeas and one nay (Denis Benson).
The minutes record the board’s intent to pursue outside legal guidance before finalizing engineer procurement and show the board taking a precautionary step to cover attendance costs for Stone Engineering if the grant application fails. Exact engineering-contract terms, projected budget shortfalls and the presentation materials were not included in the minutes; the board scheduled a presentation for Feb. 14 to provide more information to the public.
