Select Board
Monday, November 24, 2024
Meeting Minutes
Select Board: Andrew Maneval, Kathy Scott, Andrea Hodson
Attendees: Steve LaMears
The meeting opened at 7:00 pm.
Agenda, Minutes of 11/20 – The board approved the agenda and deferred approval of the minutes, pending their completion.
Highway Department – The SB confirmed with Steve LaMears the proposed non-binding 5-year lease terms for a new loader at $55K/year and a new pickup at $16K/year, including “out clauses” should any unforeseen funding issue arise. The lease agreements will be subject to vote at Town Meeting in March 2026. The board further discussed how leasing versus purchasing vehicles and equipment will affect anticipated capital reserve fund contributions over time. The board subsequently moved and voted unanimously in favor that the town sign the two nonbinding lease agreements identified by Mr. LaMears, subject to 2026 Town Meeting vote.
Municipal Services Director – The SB appointed Steve LaMears Municipal Services Director effective January 1, 2026 at an annual salary of $80K.
Correspondence and other business – Regarding the request from the Silver Lake Association for funds to repair the damaged fence at the Silver Lake boat ramp parking lot, the board will request a quote from Wellscroft, who initially installed it.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm. The next meeting of the SB is Thursday, December 11, at 7 pm.