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TOWN OF THETFORD
REMOTE PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL HEARING
NOTICE AND AGENDA
– Online Only –
February 21, 2022 7:00 PM
The Selectboard for the Town of Thetford will hold a public informational hearing by electronic means on Monday, February 21, 2022 at 7:00 PM to introduce the candidates and discuss the Australian ballot articles on the 2022 Town Meeting Warning.
Information on how to access the remote hearing:
- By telephone: Dial 1 646 558 8656. When prompted enter the meeting ID: 881 2249 0498.
- By computer: Join meeting by going to ZOOM.us. Enter meeting ID: 881 2249 0498
- By smartphone, tablet, or other device: Download and open the ZOOM app. You may have to create a free account or sign into your existing account. Select the option to join meeting and enter the meeting ID: 881 2249 0498.
If you wish to make a public comment but do not have the ability to comment remotely during the meeting, please email your comment(s) to the Selectboard Assistant at sba@thetfordvt.gov
To ensure smooth access, we recommend that you test your remote hearing software in advance of the meeting.
AGENDA
- 7:00 PM: Call to Order
- Comments of the Moderator and Introduction of Candidates
- Candidate Forum:
- Comments of the Candidates
- Review and discuss
Article I: To elect all Town Officers required by law:
- Town Moderator for a term of one year
- Selectboard member for a term of three years
- Selectboard member for a term of two years
- Treasurer for a term of three years
- Lister for a term of three years
- Lister for one year to complete a term of three years
- Cemetery Commissioner for a term of three years
- Trustee of the Public Trusts for a term of three years
- School Director for a term of three years
- School Director for a term of two years
- School Moderator for a term of one year
- Review and discuss
Article II: Shall the voters authorize payment of real and personal property taxes on Monday, October 17th, 2022 by physical delivery to the tax collector before 5pm on that date?
Public comment
- Review and discuss
Article III: Shall the town authorize total general fund expenditures for operating expenses of $1,739,103 (one million, seven hundred thirty-nine thousand, one hundred three dollars) of which $1,341,247 (one million, three hundred forty-one thousand two hundred forty-seven dollars) shall be raised by taxes and $397, 856 (three hundred ninety-seven thousand, eight hundred fifty-six dollars) by non-tax revenues?
Public comment
- Review and discuss
Article IV: Shall the town authorize total highway (DPW) fund expenditures for operating expenses of $1, 436,762 (one million, four hundred thirty-six thousand, seven hundred sixty-three dollars) of which $1,252,363 (one million, two hundred fifty-two thousand, three hundred sixty-three dollars) shall be raised by taxes with $50,000 (fifty thousand dollars) from 2021 fund surplus and $134, 400 (one thousand thirty four, four hundred dollars) by non-tax revenue?
Public comment
- Review and discuss
Article V: Shall the town raise the sum of $116,190 (one hundred sixteen thousand, one hundred ninety dollars) as an appropriation to the Thetford Library Federation?
Public comment
- Review and Discuss
Article VI: Shall the town raise the sum of $316,581 (three hundred sixteen thousand, five hundred eighty-one dollars) as an appropriation to the Thetford Volunteer Fire Department?
Public comment
- Review and Discuss
Article VII: Shall the town raise the sum of $135,975 (one hundred thirty-five thousand, nine hundred seventy-five dollars) as an appropriation to the Upper Valley Ambulance?
Public comment
- Review and Discuss
Article VIII: Shall the town raise the sum of $5,250 (five thousand, two hundred fifty dollars) as an appropriation to the Lake Fairlee Association for the purpose of protecting and preserving Lake Fairlee?
Public comment
- Review and Discuss
Article IX: Shall the town raise the sum of $39,504 (thirty-nine thousand, five hundred four dollars) for social service agencies, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §2691?
Public Comment
