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Shelburne Selectboard approves NEPBA contract 3-1 amid fiscal concerns
Summary
The Shelburne Selectboard voted 3-1 to approve the NEPBA police contract after executive session; Selectboard member Chunka Mui dissented, citing a projected 23% increase in public-safety costs over three years.
The Shelburne Selectboard voted 3-1 on June 9 to approve the NEPBA contract as presented. Andrew Everett moved to approve the contract and Mike Ashooh seconded the motion; the measure passed with Chair Matt Wormser, Mr. Ashooh and Mr. Everett voting yes and Chunka Mui voting no.
The board discussed the contract after an executive session called for "contract and labor relations" under Vermont statute. Selectboard member Chunka Mui said he values public safety officers but expressed concern about the cost, noting that the line item tied to the contract “represents a 23% increase over the next three years” and that the town needs to determine how much of those costs it can absorb.
Town officials did not provide additional amendments or alternatives during the public record discussion; the motion passed despite the dissent. The vote finalizes the contract terms approved in executive session and directs staff to implement the agreement per the town’s normal administrative processes.
The Selectboard did not announce any changes to staffing levels or a specific implementation timeline at the meeting. The contract will appear in future town records and the Selectboard may revisit budget implications during upcoming budget reviews.
