BCA Notice & Agenda & Minutes 07/13/2026
Form PVR-4404-PN
NOTICE OF BOARD OF CIVIL AUTHORITY HEARINGS
PursuanttotheprovisionsofVermontlawunder32V.S.A.§4404(b),noticeisherebygiventhattheBoardofCivilAuthority withinandforthetownof LEICESTER willonthe 13THdayof JULY, 2026, at 6:20PM,meetat THE LEICESTER TOWN OFFICEin LEICESTER, VTinsaidtowntohearappealsofpersons,orotherparties,whoareaggrievedbytheaction of the board of listers and have timely filed their written appeal with the town clerk. Hearings will continue as scheduled with appellants until all parties are heard.
Board of CivilAuthority Julie Delphia 06/16/26
Post: Three Public Places
Copy to: Board Members, TownAgent
Board of Listers/Assessor
AllAppellants
AGENDA
· Call to Order
· Review and Approve Procedure 6:20pm
· Begin Hearings 6:30pm
· Recess to date and time certain (within 30 days)
KRISTEN LEE 6:30PM 7/13/26
Appellant AppointedTime Date
DAVID
& CHRISTINE STONE (WITHDRAWN) 6:45PM 7/13/26
Appellant AppointedTime Date
CORY & JESSICA
QUENNEVILLE 7:00PM6:45PM 7/13/26
Appellant AppointedTime Date
COMCAST
(RYAN MULDOON) (WITHDRAWN) 7:15PM 7/13/26
Appellant AppointedTime Date
32V.S.A. § 4404(b), § 4341.
The town clerk forthwith shall call a meeting of the board to hear and determine such appeals, which shall be held at such time, notlaterthan44daysafterthelastdateallowedfornoticeofappeal,andatsuchplacewithinthetownasheorsheshalldesignate. Notice of such time and place shall be given by posting a warning therefor in three or more public places in such town, and by mailingacopyofsuchwarning,postageprepaid,toeachmemberoftheboard,theagentofthetowntoprosecuteanddefendsuits, the chair of the board of listers, and to all persons so appealing.
Form: PVR-4404-PN Page 1 of 1 Rev. 02/20
Please be advised that a BCA meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2026 following the BCA Hearings at the Town Office.
Agenda:
Call to Order
Review additions to checklist
Election Process & Administration
Designate Presiding Officer
Designate JP pair for delivery to ill/disabled voters
Designate Election/Assistant Election Officials
BCA Grievance Hearing Meeting Minutes:
Meeting called to order 6:21pm.
Board Present: Julie Delphia, Diane Beware, Diane Randall, John Rouse, Brad Lawes, Hilary Hatch, Cheryl Morrison
Others Present: Lisa Truchon – Nemrc, Mike Gecha, Dolores Gecha, Kristen Lee, Cory Quenneville, Jessica Quenneville.
The Board reviewed the BCA Hearing Process.
HEARING – KRISTEN LEE
Lisa Truchon, Kristen Lee, Mike Gecha, and Dolores Gecha were sworn in. Brad Lawes recused himself for conflict of interest.
Property: Parcel 060017, 1416 US Route 7, Assessment $333,500.
Mike Gecha expressed shock at the increase from $175K to $333K. It is a 30 year old modular home.
Lisa Truchon explained that properties went up 90-100% across town during the reappraisal.
Property is 1568 ft2 on 0.67 acres.
Property owners expressed concern regarding noise and condition of concrete basement due to truck traffic on Route 7. Lisa Truchon explained that they were given a 0.8 grade.
Lisa Truchon explained that water and sewer assessment of $25K applied to all owners with working water and sewer.
Diane Randall asked about comp prices listed. Lisa Truchon explained they were 2026.
Mike Gecha asked about how the assessment affected the tax burden. Lisa explained how the tax rates were set.
Inspection Committee: Appointment Tuesday, 7/21/26 at 3:30pm
Diane Randall, Hilary Hatch, John Rouse
Hearing was recessed until Monday, August 10, 2026 at 6:30pm.
HEARING – CORY & JESSICA QUENNEVILLE
Lisa Truchon, Cory Quenneville, and Jessica Quenneville were sworn in. Diane Randall, Brad Lawes, and John Rouse recused themselves for conflict of interest.
Property: Parcel 020025, 2124 US Route 7, Assessment $595,900 [Listed under Lillian Quenneville Trust].
Lisa Truchon clarified that the assessment had been corrected to $595,900 based on the subdivision survey acreage correction.
Cory & Jessica Quenneville submitted two appraisals and a purchase and sale agreement. The first appraisal (private) was from October 2025 for $476,000 for home with 34 acres. The second appraisal (bank) was from April 2026 for $475,000 for home with 18.8 acres.
Lisa Truchon explained that the second appraisal did not include the subdivided lot.
Cory Quenneville questioned the assessment of the basement and the determination of ‘finished’. He explained that there were cement walls with partitions. He stated the roof leaks and he received a quote of $68K to fix it. He questioned the comps used in Lisa Truchon’s evaluation.
Lisa Truchon explained that the comps were in Leicester vs. out of town comps on the appraisals. She stated that the home was listed as Average and discussed with Cory Quenneville the difference between home grades.
Inspection Committee: Appointment Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 4:00pm
Julie Delphia, Diane Benware, Cheryl Morrison
Hearing was recessed until Monday, August 10, 2026 at 6:45pm.
BCA Meeting Minutes:
Present: Julie Delphia, Diane Benware, Diane Randall, Brad Lawes, John Rouse, Hilary Hatch, Cheryl Morrison
Call to Order 7:24pm
The board reviewed and discussed a list of voters added.
Voting will be held August 11, 2026 10am – 7pm at the Town Office. Julie will be the Presiding Officer.
The board designated Hilary and Diane Randall to deliver absentee ballots to ill or disabled voters as needed.
Cheryl moved and Diane Beware seconded the motion to allow Julie to appoint election officials and assistant election officials on behalf of the BCA. Passed unanimously.
John moved and Diane Randall seconded the motion to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm.
