Montpelier public meetings in 2025

Housing Authority

The Montpelier Housing Authority Board will hold its regular meeting on Oct. 21, 2025. Commissioners will discuss and potentially act on a revised common‑area policy and consider the deposition related to 87 State Street. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, financial report review, and the Executive Director’s report.

• Discussion and action – Revised Common Area Policy
• Discussion – Deposition of 87 State Street
• Review of voucher bank statements & financial reports
• Executive Director’s Report
• Approval of minutes from 09-16-2025

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. It expressed interest in pursuing the acquisition of 87 State Street and will engage legal counsel to review the proposal. The draft Common Area Policy was not adopted and will be reconsidered at a future meeting.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Board indicated interest in acquiring 87 State Street and will retain legal counsel
• Deferred draft Common Area Policy for further review

Housing Authority

The Montpelier Housing Authority Board will consider approving its SEMAP certification and adopt a revised Pioneer Community Space Policy. The meeting will also include a review of voucher bank statements, financial reports, and the year‑end reserve status. Minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting will be approved, and the Executive Director will give a report.

• Approval of SEMAP certification
• Adoption of revised Pioneer Community Space Policy
• Review of voucher bank statements and financial reports, including year‑end reserve status
• Approval of minutes from 06‑17‑25
• Executive Director’s report

The board moved Agenda Item VIII to the October meeting at the request of the secretary. The minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting were accepted without dissent. The Board reviewed the year‑end financial reports, noting a net income of $18,702.78 for public housing and a $24,500 grant to Gould Apartments. Finally, the Board unanimously concurred with the SEMAP Certification submitted on August 28, 2025.

• Removed Agenda Item VIII and placed it on the October agenda (Board agreed)
• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Concurred with SEMAP Certification submitted Aug 28, 2025 (unanimous)

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and the Executive Director's report. The board is scheduled to discuss and take action on the 2026 budget and the 2025 Capital Grant Resolution.

• Discussion and approval of 2025 Capital Grant Resolution
• Discussion and action on 2026 Budget
• Review of Vouchers Bank Statements and Financial Reports

The Montpelier Housing Authority unanimously voted to decline the FY2025 Capital Grant of $156,475. The board also unanimously approved the FY26 operating budget as presented and authorized Chairman Larson to sign the required HUD resolution. No other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted May 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Declined FY2025 Capital Grant of $156,475 (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 operating budget (unanimous)

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and the Capital Grant Program. The board is scheduled to take action on the FY26 Operating Budget, specifically regarding non-routine maintenance and salaries and benefits.

• Action on FY26 Operating Budget (Salaries, Benefits, and Non-Routine Maintenance)
• Discussion of Capital Grant Program
• Review of Vouchers Bank Statements and Financial Reports

The Board of Commissioners met on May 27, 2025, and reviewed the agenda items listed, including voucher statements, the executive director's report, capital grant program discussion, and FY26 operating budget items. The minutes record only the agenda and topics for discussion; no approvals, denials, or votes were documented.

Housing Authority

The Montpelier Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will discuss and take action on the 2024 audit, annual civil rights certification, and Gould Apartments' FY26 operating budget and rent. They will also review financial reports and the executive director's report.

• Discussion and action on the 2024 audit
• Annual civil rights certification
• Gould Apartments FY26 operating budget and rent setting

The board approved the meeting agenda and accepted the January 21, 2025 minutes unanimously. It accepted the FY24 audit and approved the Annual Civil Rights Certification, authorizing the chairman to sign. The Gould Apartments budget, including a $25 rent increase effective July 1, 2025, was approved. All motions passed unanimously.

• Agenda approved with no changes (unanimous)
• January 21, 2025 minutes accepted (unanimous)
• FY24 audit accepted as presented (unanimous)
• Annual Civil Rights Certification approved; chairman authorized to sign (unanimous)
• Gould Apartments budget approved, including $25 rent increase (unanimous)

Housing Authority

The Montpelier Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting. The primary substantive item is a discussion and possible action on the use of Section 8 reserves. Other items include approval of minutes and financial review.

• Discussion and action on use of Section 8 reserves

The Montpelier Housing Authority met on January 21, 2025, and approved the November 2024 meeting minutes. The board discussed financial reports, noting a small deficit in Section 8 vouchers and a lease-up rate of 120. They decided to take no action on using Section 8 reserves to cover potential funding gaps, instead asking the executive director to report back in March. The board also noted ongoing hot water issues at Pioneer due to a failed check valve.

• Approved minutes of November 19, 2024 annual meeting (unanimous)
• Took no action on using Section 8 reserves; will revisit in March
• Noted Section 8 voucher deficit and lease-up rate of 120