Selectboard — May 5, 2026
Votes were largely uncontested, public comment was limited to one speaker whose questions were directly answered, and all other matters were handled through standard roll-call approvals or tabling.
At the May 5 Brentwood Selectboard meeting, members approved revisions to the board's operating guidelines and appendices by a 4-1 roll call vote. The single opposing vote targeted the remote participation policy update, while changes to meeting frequency and agenda format passed as a package.
Separate roll call approvals covered a $1,698 laptop purchase for the building inspector and a $4,750 fire panel replacement for the recreation building. A $2,800 cemetery tree removal expense was tabled until cemetery trustees meet to determine funding responsibility.
The board also reached consensus to raise insurance requirements for events with bouncy houses from $300,000 to $1 million, though no formal vote occurred.
Topics discussed
Board reviewed and processed multiple payroll entries and vendor checks totaling approximately $44,439 from the general fund.
Warrants were reviewed and prepared for signature after corrections.
Board approved edited public minutes and addressed status of non-public minutes from a prior session.
Public minutes approved by roll call; non-public minutes approved but remained sealed.
Update provided on grants for foundation work and upcoming LCHIP application for window restoration at the historic building.
Board received update; no formal action taken.
LCHIP grant application for windows to be submitted; third quote expected.
Board approved laptop and monitor purchase for building inspector and fire panel replacement for recreation building.
Both equipment purchases approved by roll call vote.
Block Five to provide laptop pricing quote versus iPad.
Discussion of $2,800 tree removal at town cemetery; expense tabled pending cemetery trustees meeting.
Motion to table until next week passed by roll call.
Cemetery trustees to meet and consider paying full or half amount.
Board approved revisions to operating guidelines, meeting schedule, and appendix changes.
Revisions approved 4-1 by roll call excluding remote policy item.
Board discussed increasing insurance requirement from $300,000 to $1,000,000 for large event with bouncy house.
No formal vote; consensus to raise requirement to $1 million.
Event agreement to be updated with new insurance minimum.
Controversy & dissent
Split votes
Public comment
Decisions logged
Action items
Member positions
Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position. UNCLEAR means the vote was split but the record did not name how this member voted — it is not a “yes.”
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