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Council approves special magistrate agreement with insurance revisions
Summary
The council voted 5-0 to adopt resolution 2026-47 modifying the special magistrate contract’s insurance provisions to align with existing magistrates, after staff explained the change reflects the magistrate’s independent-arbiter role.
The Town Council unanimously approved Resolution 2026-47 on June 16 to amend the special magistrate contract’s insurance language so it matches the town’s existing magistrate agreements.
Staff said the change removes insurance requirements that were not applicable to the role of special magistrate, who functions as an independent arbiter and does not perform town-driven site visits. "The request is that the insurance provisions be consistent with those of our existing special magistrate," staff advised the council, citing the magistrate’s limited exposure and independent status.
Why it matters: The change is housekeeping intended to bring contract language into alignment with prior practice and to clarify the town’s expectations for liability and coverage in cases where the magistrate’s duties do not create the same insurance exposures as other contractors.
Details: Council reviewed the contract language, the town attorney confirmed the recommendation, and council approved the resolution with spelling corrections to the backup materials. The vote was 5-0.
Next steps: Staff will finalize the contract with the corrected name and updated insurance provisions and execute it per council authorization.
