Mendon board approves routine grants, policies and training authorizations

During the meeting the Town of Mendon board approved a series of routine administrative actions and authorizations. Actions taken (voice votes recorded) included:

- Adoption of a security camera policy and discussion of notification procedures for service and records-keeping. - Acceptance of PERMA grants for highway safety equipment and a remote learning center (equipment listed in meeting packet); a board member disclosed a familial connection to a PERMA representative and stated the grant award was unrelated to that connection. - A library fund transfer resolution to move $4,867.14 of unspent 2024 grant funds into a state aid grant line as requested by the library trustees. - Upgrade of the town’s E360 code subscription (one‑time $250 set‑up and $595 annual subscription) to integrate e‑code changes with new SDL software. - Renewal of a postage meter lease (60 months at $27.72/month) under a Sourcewell contract. - Authorization for staff attendance at conferences and training, including the dog control officer at the DCOC meeting, stormwater conference attendance for code enforcement and stormwater staff, and county planning/training for planning and environmental board members. - Approval of a Veterans Day luncheon (cost not to exceed $5,000) and scheduling of a special year‑end meeting for Dec. 29 to pay year‑end bills.

Most motions were seconded and approved by voice vote; where costs were noted the transcript lists account assignments and limits. Several items were described by board members as routine upgrades or training investments to support town operations.

What happens next: administrative actions will be implemented by the responsible departments (highway, clerk’s office, library and code enforcement) and recorded in the minutes and financial accounts as directed.