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Meeting Minutes
August 12, 2025
Present: Laurie Burzlaff, Richard Vaillancourt, Peter Koesterherm, Joyce Pinkham and Janice Phillips.
Meeting was called to order at 5:02PM in the Select Board Meeting Room at Town Hall.
Approve minutes of June 10,2025
Peter Koesterherm made a motion, seconded by Janice Phillips to approve the minutes of June 10,
2025 as presented Motion approved 5-0.
Discuss down payment assistance program and request from Camill Rosario
A letter from Camill Rosario, an applicant for the down payment assistance program, was distributed to
the Trustees. Camill asked if an exception could be made because she was slightly over the income limit.
Laurie Burzlaff stated that after researching the issue and checking with Town Counsel, there is no wiggle
room with the guidelines. HUD guidelines state they must meet the income guidelines. A response will be
sent to Ms. Rosario explaining the rules.
Treasurer's report
Tabled.
Discussion regarding rental assistance program
Ms. Burzlaff provided an update on the program. There are some questions the trustees want to discuss
with GLCAC. Why are there 21 people on the waitlist?Why aren't we getting quarterly reports? Why can
there only be 4 people assisted with the remaining funds of approximately$107,000? It is strange that the
allocations from 2021 and 2023 have not been fully used. Ms. Burzlaff will ask them to come in and
explain the process and the waitlist.
Board reorganization
As a practice,it's good to elect a board each year. Since Mr. Bernardin is not here, the Trustees agreed to
table this until the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion for adjournment made by Peter Koesterherm seconded by Joyce Pinkham at 5:25PM. Motion
approved 5-0.
MEETING MATERIALS:
Minutes
Letter from Camill Rosario