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Board reviews town finances: charging station revenue, bridges and long‑running delinquent tax accounts
Summary
At its June 8 meeting the Select Board reviewed the town manager's written report showing a modest net from the town's electric vehicle charging station for the first four months ($2,516 collected; $1,975 expenses; ~$540 net), two bridges rated at 5 but still acceptable, and a list of delinquent tax accounts dating back to 2002 that may require legal review to clear titles or write‑offs.
The Brandon Select Board on June 8 reviewed a written town manager report that highlighted infrastructure status and questions about old delinquent tax accounts.
The report said the town’s electric vehicle charging station brought in $2,516 in fees from January through April against $1,975 in costs, yielding a roughly $540 profit over the first four months. The board noted the charging stations are not a major revenue source but are being tracked to ensure they are not operating at a loss.
The town manager’s packet also summarized bridge ratings. Two bridges—Union Street over the Neshi River and the lower Carver Street bridge—received a rating of 5; the report described those as still in an acceptable range and said other bridges are in good condition.
A more consequential item in the report was a list of long‑running delinquent tax accounts dating back to 2002 and 2003. One example in the packet was a 2002 account with a town share of $1,435; the board was told the full obligation including the school portion could approach $2,800 for that parcel. Town officials said some of the properties on the list have unclear ownership and may require legal work to resolve whether they can be written off or have title issues cleared.
Board members discussed the administrative burden of continuing to pay school allocations on delinquent parcels and noted staff may recommend hiring an attorney to resolve the oldest accounts. No formal decision was made at the meeting; members said staff will bring back options.
