Votes at a glance: Rutland Selectboard, March 25, 2025

The following formal actions and votes were recorded at the Town of Rutland Selectboard meeting on March 25, 2025.

1) Vermont Bond Bank certificate of project completion (Public Safety Building) Motion: Approve the certificate stating the Public Safety Building is substantially completed so as to permit efficient use and operation. Outcome: Approved (board vote recorded as 5 in favor, 0 opposed). Note: the fire chief objected publicly to signing while sprinkler controls remained incomplete; the board voted to sign and instructed staff to press for completion of punch-list items.

2) Hannaford (Martin's Foods of South Burlington LLC) second-class liquor license Motion: Approve second-class liquor license application for Hannaford (Martin's Foods of South Burlington LLC). Outcome: Approved (motion seconded; unanimous vote of those present noted as aye).

3) Public Works mutual-aid agreement (annual) Motion: Approve the mutual-aid agreement and authorize the chair to sign; list of equipment updated. Outcome: Approved (voice vote recorded as aye).

4) MS4 Annual Report certification (2025) Motion: Certify the town's 2025 MS4 (stormwater) annual report and attachments and authorize signatory. Outcome: Approved (board members voted in favor; certification signed by appropriate official).

5) Purchasing policy amendment (procurement thresholds and preferred‑vendor guidance) Motion: Amend and adopt the revised purchasing policy and thresholds (incidental up to $5,000; regular $5,000-$30,000; major over $30,000) and related posting/vendor guidance. Outcome: Approved (motion passed unanimously).

For each item the meeting record and staff follow-up will be retained in the town files. If readers need the formal motions' exact wording, the signed minutes and packet for March 25 are the official record.