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Resident cites Open Meeting Law violations; Selectboard extends deadline to May 26
Summary
A public commenter alleged multiple Open Meeting Law violations and the Selectboard voted to extend an implementation deadline to May 26, 2026 while requesting a written list of concerns.
Lisa Yrsha, speaking during the public-comment period, raised a series of concerns about the Selectboard’s compliance with Vermont’s Open Meeting Law, citing "1 V.S.A. §313(b), §312(b)(2), and §312(d)(13)(B)." She listed unsigned minutes posted as “draft,” alleged improper executive-session procedures, missing seconds and vote records, an executive session on March 10 that involved a public attendee, and a failure to record Katie Fitzpatrick’s February 24 recusal.
Chair Denis Benson asked Ms. Yrsha to submit a written list of her concerns so the board can address them. Ken Hall warned the board that it had missed a statutory 14-day cure deadline related to Open Meeting Law compliance. After discussion the Selectboard voted to extend the deadline to May 26, 2026; Denis Benson moved the extension, Jim Linville seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
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