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Selectboard authorizes Avatar building-permit system purchase to integrate permits with assessing
Summary
Brookfield authorized purchase of an Avatar building-permit system to log permits on a mapped lot and transfer data to assessing; transcript records both a vendor invoice figure and the amount stated at the motion.
The Brookfield selectboard voted to proceed with an Avatar building-permit system that will map and log building permits and transfer permit information automatically to the town assessing system. A staff presentation explained the software integrates with existing Avatar systems to create a permanent audit trail; the vendor cost was discussed during the meeting and placed on the table for approval.
The transcript records two figures in the same discussion: a vendor cost mentioned as $14,250 and, during the motion, a one-time amount stated as $7,250. Board members also noted the first year of maintenance is covered by the contract and subsequent annual maintenance is about $800. The board moved, seconded and approved authorization to engage Avatar.
Why it matters: integrating permitting and assessing should reduce manual handoffs, create a searchable audit trail and improve record accuracy. The board directed staff to proceed with contracting and implementation planning.
What’s next: staff will complete contract execution with Avatar, schedule installation so permit logging begins Jan. 1, and return to the board with any implementation issues or invoices as they arise.
