Wells Select Board approves equipment purchases, easement and appointments; schedules public hearing on tire fees

At its July 15 meeting the Wells Select Board approved a series of procurement, land and personnel actions. The board also scheduled a public hearing to consider proposed changes to transfer-station tire disposal fees.

Key votes and outcomes

- Accounts payable warrant: The board moved to approve and sign the warrant dated July 15, 2025, in the amount of $1,988,402.64. Motion passed (vote recorded as 4–0 with one abstention). The transcript records the motion and a board member’s abstention but does not identify both mover and seconder by name.

- Parks & Recreation equipment: The board approved a sole-source purchase of playground additions (shelter and an inclusive seesaw) from Main Recreation and Design through Sourcewell, in the amount of $33,959.32. Motion passed, 5–0. Parks & Recreation staff said the purchase will match and expand previously installed components and is funded by recreation commission fundraising rather than taxation.

- Open-space easement (Burnt Mill Estate Subdivision): The board accepted an open-space easement…