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Board approves routine minutes, contracts and appoints town attorney; vote recorded
Summary
The board approved multiple routine resolutions including meeting minutes, payment of claims, renewals for local service contracts and a resolution appointing Bon Shon & King as town attorney for 2025; the attorney appointment passed with one recorded no vote.
Shelby’s Town Board approved a slate of routine resolutions and contract renewals during the meeting, including meeting minutes, the clerk’s December report, payment of claims, and renewal of several service contracts within a 3% cap. The board also took a roll-call vote to appoint the law firm Bon Shon & King as the town’s attorney for 2025; the motion carried with one member recorded in opposition.
Why it matters: These administrative approvals set the town’s authorized legal representation and renew contracts for municipal services; the attorney retainer and service contracts are recurring operational expenses and may affect legal and maintenance budgets.
Actions taken: The board carried motions to approve the Dec. 10 and Dec. 30 meeting minutes, accepted the clerk’s report for December, authorized payment of claims, and approved a resolution renewing contracts with Sunshine Lawn Service and CHPC computer services for 2025 — each with a provision that increases above 3% will return to the board.
The board also appointed Bon Shon & King as the town attorney for 2025 following discussion about 2024 legal spending; one member (Mr. Zaney) said he would hold his vote until the board had exact figures for last year’s legal expenses, and the roll call showed one 'no' with the motion otherwise approved.
Next steps: Staff will follow up with contract details and provide legal-expenditure figures for board review at the next meeting.
