Select Board
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Meeting Minutes
Select Board: Andrew Maneval, Andrea Hodson and Kathy Scott
Attendees: No additional attendees
Agenda, Minutes of 1/16 – With the additional agenda items including a media request, the Heat Smart+ program kickoff, and a question about tree clearing, the board approved the agenda as amended. The SB also approved the minutes of 1/16 as drafted.
2025 Budget, Warrant Articles – The SB continued discussion of potential improvements at the Recycle Center, and whether a warrant article for 2025 makes sense. Priority improvements for the facility include upgrades to the loading dock, parking enhancements, and insulation of the collection building. Following discussion, the board agreed it will propose a minor appropriation on the Warrant for facility improvements, such as the above-noted priorities.
Additional warrant articles to be drafted could include: paving of Kadakit Street and Roxbury Road; chip sealing on Mason Road, Willard Hill and the paved section of Brown Road; dump truck body; replacement of the library roof; and repairs to the Russell Reservoir Dam. Quotes for projects are being obtained.
Correspondence and other business
-The SB signed the pay warrant in the amount of $201,202.27, including the school payment.
-The board signed the recommended abatement refund in the amount of $153.97 for Map 31 – Lot 7.
-The SB voted to approve the WB Mason office copier annual maintenance contract for $440.
-On the inquiry regarding tree clearing, it was confirmed that an Intent to Cut was submitted.
-The Heat Smart+ program will hold a kickoff event at the Granite Mill on Sat 1/25 from 10am-2pm with information tables and intake forms for applicants available.
Select Board Meeting Schedule – Department Head meeting on Friday, 1/31, at 9am; Budget Hearing is Thurs 2/6 at 7 pm
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.