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Committee approves Oct. 22 minutes and moves to pay licensed‑site professional invoice
Summary
The committee approved the Oct. 22, 2025 minutes and moved to forward a $3,217.50 invoice from Capital Environmental for payment after staff review, declining to accept a voluntary waiver greater than the state $50 gift threshold.
The committee opened its Nov. 19 meeting by approving the minutes of Oct. 22, 2025 after a brief connectivity delay disrupted a remote attendee. Members voted in favor of adopting the minutes.
The committee then considered an invoice from Capital Environmental for $3,217.50 related to additional work answering questions about unsuitable soils. A presenter said Mr. Berger, a town resident, had offered to waive the charge as a gesture; staff noted state ethics rules limit gifts greater than $50 and advised that the town should process payment rather than accept a large waiver. Committee members supported moving the invoice forward to town staff (Jason and Stephanie were referenced as staff approvers) for final review and payment subject to any legal advice.
A motion to approve forwarding the invoice for payment was made, seconded and carried. Committee members praised the OPM and project staff for oversight and negotiation in other agenda items.
Next steps: staff will process the invoice through the town’s finance workflow and confirm compliance with ethics rules.
