Montgomery Selectboard discusses formal policy for handling written public comments
August 31, 2026 | Montgomery, Franklin County, Vermont
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Selectboard member Charlie Hancock urged the board to adopt a clear process for handling written comments and communications that citizens ask to be included in meeting minutes, noting the volume, timing, and at least some profanity in recent submissions.
Hancock reminded the board that 1 V.S.A. § 312 requires minutes to include who was present, motions and proposals, and vote results, and said "The minutes exist to record the selectboard's business, not as a forum for public discussion." Discussion ensued and the board tabled the item for a future meeting to allow staff to draft a policy.
No formal motion was recorded on this item; the board left direction for further drafting and review.
Hancock reminded the board that 1 V.S.A. § 312 requires minutes to include who was present, motions and proposals, and vote results, and said "The minutes exist to record the selectboard's business, not as a forum for public discussion." Discussion ensued and the board tabled the item for a future meeting to allow staff to draft a policy.
No formal motion was recorded on this item; the board left direction for further drafting and review.
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