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Chief Alcorn and town staff described the levy appeal as an effort to capture additional local tax dollars the town is eligible to receive, not as a new tax on residents. Board members said funds from a successful appeal would be used toward hiring firefighters and supporting the station the town bought for Station 134, but noted prior appeal awards had covered budget shortfalls rather than direct hiring.

Why it matters: The town has limited remaining opportunity to file levy appeals under current rules; officials warned that changes to local income tax laws planned for 2028 could materially change how much local governments can capture in the future. The outcome of the Oct. 9 appeal would affect staffing decisions and the timeline for bringing Station 134 online.

Discussion and scheduling
Town staff said the town is eligible to request up to $1,635,222 and that last year’s appeal produced roughly half of the amount requested, with the award applied to the town’s budget shortfall. The board set Oct. 9 as the joint meeting date with the council to present the levy appeal; the deadline to complete the appeal process was identified as Oct. 21.

Public comment and contingency planning
Residents pressed for clarity on how prior levy appeal funds were used and whether future awards would be dedicated to hiring. The chief acknowledged the uncertainty of receiving the full requested amount and said the town has been discussing contingency plans if the appeal is not fully successful. Board members encouraged residents to contact state lawmakers about upcoming tax law changes that could affect local funding.

Next steps
The board approved scheduling the joint meeting and will present the levy appeal materials to the council on Oct. 9. The timeline requires the appeal be completed by Oct. 21; town staff said additional planning would continue in private as needed to prepare for different award scenarios.
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Chief Alcorn told the board the request responds to higher‑than‑expected overtime caused by personnel shortages and illnesses, increased attorney fees and unplanned vehicle repairs. The appropriation would reallocate $100,000 for overtime, $50,000 for attorney fees and $50,000 for vehicle repairs, for a total of $200,000 drawn from cash reserves.

Why it matters: The transfer aims to cover operating shortfalls for the rest of the fiscal year without raising taxes; it will be reviewed by the council before funds are expended. Public commenters asked for detail on the attorney fees and how prior levy funds were used.

Discussion and motions
The chief said he had met with the county treasurer’s office to confirm the figures and that the town has funds available in cash reserves. A board member moved to approve the appropriation and forward it to the council for review; the motion passed on a unanimous vocal vote. The chief noted the appropriation will be presented at the Oct. 9 council meeting.

Public comments and follow‑up questions
During public comment, resident Jim Murphy asked where the additional appropriation money would come from and whether the money already had a designated use. Resident David Wyant asked for clarification on what generated the attorney fees and requested the total amount of legal expenses that required the appropriation. Board members responded that legal fees had been a significant, somewhat unpredictable cost but did not provide a full accounting at the meeting.

Next steps
The appropriation request will be presented to the town council at its Oct. 9 meeting for formal approval and implementation if the council concurs. The board did not provide a complete breakdown of past legal fees in the meeting; residents requested additional detail for future reporting.
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The board’s approval followed discussion of contract limits and line‑item inspection fees. The contract sets a maximum payable amount of $270,000 and includes a separate on‑site compliance inspection rate of $85 per hour. Board members asked staff to clarify how the inspection fees relate to the overall cap and whether site‑preparation and a potential headquarters would be treated separately from the stated construction cost estimate.

Why it matters: The owner‑representative role guides construction oversight and contract compliance for the town’s planned projects, including a station referenced in the meeting. The separate inspection fee and the cap dictate how much the town may pay without returning for further authorization.

Board discussion and oversight
Scott (staff) confirmed he reviewed the draft language in the packet. The board chair asked whether the $270,000 cap required reapproval for any amount above that figure, and staff confirmed the amount could not be exceeded without prior authorization. The board discussed that the inspection fee is billed in addition to the contract services and will be called as needed during construction oversight.

Legal review and motion
Town legal counsel confirmed review of the agreement and said the town is comfortable with the language as drafted. A board member moved to approve the Kramer contract; the motion was amended to explicitly authorize Chief Alcorn to finalize negotiations and was made subject to appropriation. The board voted in favor; no opposing votes were recorded.

What remains unclear
Members and public commenters asked for clearer contract language tying the separate inspection fees to the overall scope and whether site prep or a new headquarters would be included in the construction cost estimate. Board members asked staff to add clarifying language to the motion if appropriate so the town would not face ambiguity later in implementation.

Next steps
The contract was approved with the stated cap and the added authorization for Chief Alcorn to finalize negotiations, subject to appropriation. The board did not specify an effective date beyond the authorization; staff will proceed with final negotiation and implementation steps per the amended motion.
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