TOWN OF CLARENDON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING REGULAR
December 22, 2025
Clarendon Town Hall @ 6:00PM
Minutes
Guests
Mike Klopchin, Chair Shelley Lutz
George Ambrose, Clerk Cindy Davis
Robert Congdon, Selectman Ed Baker
Cash Ruane, Selectman Gary Besaw
Don Pratt, Selectman Robin Gunoskui
Heidi Congdon, Treasurer Richard Gunoskui
Kimberly Young, Administrative Assistant Chris Gallati-Palance
Kevin Peck Eric Pulver
Bob Underwood Craig Knapp
William (PEG-TV ) Sarah Kumm
Call to Order
Chairman Klopchin called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM.
Agenda additions/deletions
Selectman Congdon motioned to add the Approval of a Liquor License to the end of New Business. Selectman Ambrose seconded and all approved.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Selectman Congdon motioned to approve the Regular meeting minutes from December 8, 2025. Selectman Pratt seconded and all approved.
Highway
Road Commissioner’s Report – Commissioner Ruane expresses concern with Clarendon citizens plowing snow across the roads. He states that this is illegal and requests everyone to please at the very least clean up the mess this practice leaves behind.
Approval of Select Board Warrants
All new warrants were approved and signed by all Select Board members.
Guests – N/A
Public Comments – N/A
Old Business – N/A
New Business
The one bid for FY27 Transfer Station Mowing was reviewed. Selectman Ambrose motions to the approve the bid from Martelle Property Services for an annual cost of $1,625, or $65/hr. Selectman Ruane seconds the motion and it is approved by all, with the exception of Congdon who opted out due to a conflict of interest.
Craig Knapp of the Emergency Management Committee discusses with the aid of Eric Pullman (VT Dept. of Health/Energy Preparedness Office) an upcoming meeting on February 4th, 2025 at the Wallingford Rotary. This meeting with other nearby towns is facilitated by the Rutland Regional Planning Committee with the intention of creating a strong network of emergency management, preparedness, response and recovery. Clarendon will have at least 3 representatives at this meeting.
Sarah Kumm proposes the idea of Clarendon adopting the Local Options Tax. After much discussion, Selectman Ambrose makes a motion for the Clarendon Select Board to host a future workshop to discuss ideas on how to create more revenue for the Town. For examples: Fundraisers, addition of businesses to the Industrial Park and more utilization of the Town Grange/Community Center and Schoolhouse. Selectman Congdon seconds the workshop discussion and all board members approve.
Selectman Congdon motions to approve the Calendar Year 2026 Selectboard Meeting Schedule with Selectman providing the second. All approve of this motion.
Selectman Congdon motions to approve the Liquor License for Jerry’s on 103. Selectman Ambrose provides the second and it is approved by all.
Town Officer’s & Committee Member Report -N/A
Select Board Member Concerns – N/A
Adjournment
Selectman Congdon motioned to adjourn at 7:08PM, Selectman Ruane seconded, all approved.
TOWN OF CLARENDON BOARD OF SELECTMEN
FY27 BUDGET WORKSHOP
Monday December 22, 2025 5:00PM
AGENDA
Attendees:
Call to Order
Agenda additions/deletions
FY27 Budget discussion
Public Comments
Recess
TOWN OF CLARENDON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING REGULAR
December 22, 2025
Clarendon Town Hall @ 6:00PM
AGENDA
Call to Order
Agenda additions/deletions
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting: December 8, 2025
Highway
Road Commissioner’s Report
Approval of Select Board Warrants
Guests
Public Comments
Old Business
New Business
Bids for FY27 Transfer Station Mowing
Emergency Management Committee discussion – Craig Knapp
Local Options Tax proposal – Sarah Kumm
Calendar Year 2026 Selectboard Meeting Schedule Approval
Town Officer’s & Committee Member Report
Select Board Member Concerns
Adjournment
Public Comment Instructions
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