Meeting began at 5:55 pm. Present were Selectmen Cloutier, Stohl and Campbell.
Checks and manifests were reviewed and signed. Marcia informed the Board that there might still be a few bills coming in for the 2024 fiscal year. She will contact the Board members if she needs signatures.
The MS-60A (Audit Option and Schedule) was signed by Chairman Cloutier for the 2024 fiscal year audit.
Marcia informed the Board that she had gotten in touch with Michael Collins and that he would be attending the January 8, 2025 meeting to give an update on the ambulance budget for 2025.
Selectman Campbell brought up a couple of dispatch center issues, which the Board discussed. He also reviewed for the other Board members changes in the Dispatch Center Agreement. The Board signed the Agreement for 2025.
Marcia informed the Board that we have collected approximately 89% of our total property tax warrant for the year. It was noted that this was a little less than normal but that we still have a week in the fiscal year. Also, the increase in the tax rate took some people by surprise.
The Board discussed an on-going property tax issue and reviewed two e-mails from Attorney Chris Hilson from Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Parkhurst, Secretary
Board of Selectmen