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Rutland Select Board approves Post Road payment, firefighter appointments and several routine items
Summary
At its Nov. 4 meeting the board approved minutes, a Post Road payment request tied to a state grant, two firefighter appointments, a water hookup approval associated with a subdivision, appointed regional emergency-management representatives and approved a three‑year printing contract for town reports.
The Rutland Select Board on Nov. 4 handled a series of routine but consequential municipal actions.
Minutes: The board approved Oct. 22 meeting minutes by voice vote; the chair recorded the vote as four ayes and one abstention.
Post Road payment request: Members approved a payment request from Fuller Sand and Gravel for Post Road work. The full invoice was read as $98,026.31; the town’s matching portion and reimbursement percentages were discussed and the motion to approve passed by voice vote.
Fire department appointments: The board moved, seconded and unanimously approved two applicants for senior firefighter status after recommendation by Fire Chief Chris Clark.
Water connection and other administrative approvals: The board approved a water-connection request tied to a pending subdivision application, and appointed two voting members (Marty and Bill) to the Regional Emergency Management Committee. The board also accepted a three‑year printing contract for the annual town report at $6,150 per year.
Adjournment: After committee reports and budget planning direction, the board adjourned by unanimous voice vote.
Votes at a glance: minutes approved (voice; reported 4–0–1); Post Road payment request approved (voice); two firefighter appointments approved (voice); water connection approved (voice); Regional Emergency Management appointments approved (voice); town report printing contract approved (voice); motion to adjourn approved (voice).
Next steps: Staff will process vendor payments, finalize appointment paperwork and bring any needed contract or grant paperwork (e.g., change orders, grant pre-applications) to future agendas.
