Selectboard approves Brookside path scoping study and recommends matching funds
Summary
The Selectboard approved adding an archaeological assessment to the Brookside pathway scoping study in the UPWP and approved using town budgeted match funds while urging the Planning Commission to seek grants first.
The Selectboard approved a change to the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) to include an archaeological assessment as part of the Brookside pathway scoping study and authorized use of town budgeted matching funds.
Eliana Fox (CCRPC) and planning staff had proposed adding the assessment in the scoping phase because it is likely to be needed if construction takes place; doing it now is more cost-effective than later. The Planning Commission had voted to use some of its special project funds for the match, but Selectboard Chair Pat Haller and other Selectboard members favored using the town's budgeted match instead. Ben Bornstein noted the Planning Commission special project fund had about $30,000 and recommended pursuing grants before tapping that account.
Nick Nichols moved to approve the Brookside Road path study budget and the motion passed 4-0. The board also voted to use a portion of the plan for part of the grant matching funds. The Selectboard requested that staff and the Planning Commission explore other grant avenues prior to reducing local reserves.
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