2020 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MINUTES

Town of Braintree

Annual Town Meeting Minutes

Special Meeting Braintree Selectboard

Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

“In accordance with the recent amendments to Vermont’s open meeting law, and in light of the ongoing public health crisis, this meeting will be held via conference call. You can access the meeting at the scheduled time by calling 802-210-4472.”

Present at the Braintree Town Office:

Megan O’Toole, Selectboard chairperson

Loren Bent, Selectboard member

Charlie McMeekin, Selectboard member

Present via Remote Conference Calling:

Daniel Burson, Selctboard vice chair

Keegan Haupt, Selectboard member

Jessica Brassard, Town clerk and treasurer

Jackson Evans, Lister

Ms. O’Toole called the meeting to order at 10:00.  Ms. O’Toole welcomed members of the public participating via telephone and webinar and explained the purpose of the meeting, which is to review the Town Meeting warning and have any general discussions about town business.

Ms. O’Toole proceeded to review the Articles on the Town Meeting warning, pausing for any questions from the public after each Article. 

After review of the warning, Ms. O’Toole invited members of the public to ask any questions or make any announcements.  A question about the town-wide reappraisal and the tax rate was asked by Sandy Cooch, with Jackson Evans, Lister, answering the question.

General announcements were made regarding praise for town employees and members of the selectboard.

Adjournment

On motion of Ms. O’Toole, seconded by Mr. Bent, the Board unanimously adjourned the meeting at 10:33 a.m.  

Respectfully submitted,

Megan O’Toole

Selectboard Chairperson