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Selectboard approves three warrants and reviews cash flow ahead of move to new town offices
Summary
The Shaftesbury Selectboard approved three check/payroll warrants totaling listed amounts, reviewed a mid-month cash-flow report and confirmed logistics for moving town operations to a renovated building. The board flagged the water fund deficit and noted building-related expenditures reduced cash balances year over year.
The Shaftesbury Selectboard on Monday approved three warrants presented by the treasurer and reviewed the town's mid-month cash position as staff described preparations for a move to new town offices.
Chair called for consideration of check warrant report no. 26025 in the amount of $104,943.16 and read high-dollar items including VLCT property and casualty insurance and a deposit for a cemetery fence. The board moved and approved the warrant after a brief question-and-answer period; one member said she would abstain because she had been on her phone and missed part of the discussion.
The board also approved payroll warrant PR21 for $20,857.38 and check warrant report 26023 for $5,260, which included a hometown meeting charge that had been left off a prior warrant.
Treasurer presented a mid-month cash-flow update showing roughly $958,000 in the bank overall, with the general fund holding approximately $129,000 and the water fund running a negative balance (reported around $170,000). She told the board the $200,000 year-over-year cash decline is largely explained by spending on the new town building.
A board member said the new town offices will be closed for packing and moving later this week, with network setup scheduled for Monday. Town services will be available by voicemail and email while staff complete the physical move.
The board did not identify additional financial actions beyond approving the warrants and asked staff to continue monitoring cash and the water fund.
The meeting then moved on to announcements and other agenda items.
