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Board hires Whitney Consulting Group for three-month assessor coverage pending DRA approval
Summary
After assessor Jim Michaud announced he would step back, the board approved a three-month temporary contract with Whitney Consulting Group (Stephen Hamilton) for in‑person assessor coverage; the contract runs March 10–June 9 with optional three-month extensions and is subject to DRA review.
The Brentwood Town Board voted to authorize a short-term contract with Whitney Consulting Group to provide temporary assessor services after long-time assessor Jim Michaud said he would step back from his year‑to‑year contract.
Why it matters: The town needs an assessor in place to complete exemptions, pickups and other assessment tasks before an April 1 deadline. The proposed arrangement provides in-person coverage and a quicker response than a purely remote vendor option.
Contract details and cost: Andrea (town staff member) described the contract as an initial three‑month engagement dated March 10–June 9, with optional additional three‑month extensions through September if needed. The contract specifies $900 per service day for up to 13 days over the initial three-month period, a maximum of $11,700 for that term. Andrea said the prior annual contract for Jim Michaud had been $28,000 a year; this temporary arrangement is higher pro rata but provides in-person service.
Discussion and alternatives: Board members asked whether KRT (the other vendor discussed for assessment) could have taken over Michiaud’s contract for the same service and price; staff said conversations with KRT had not advanced to a formal offer. The board agreed to have staff clarify KRT’s potential offer while using the Whitney three‑month contract as a short-term “band aid” to meet immediate needs. The contract is subject to DRA approval.
Board action: The board made and seconded a motion to sign the three‑month contract with Whitney Consulting Group (Stephen Hamilton) pending DRA approval; the motion passed on a voice vote.
Ending: Staff was tasked to contact KRT for clarity on their potential offering while the temporary Whitney contract moves forward to ensure immediate assessing needs are met.
