Litchfield selectmen approve town credit card policy and accept finance board resignation

The Litchfield Board of Selectmen on June 16 approved a townwide credit card policy and accepted a resignation from the Board of Finance during a hybrid meeting at the Litchfield Firehouse.

First Selectman Denise Raap called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. After approving the June 2 meeting minutes by unanimous vote, the board voted to accept the resignation of Matthew Dyer from the Board of Finance. The motion to accept the resignation was made by Selectman Jeff Zullo and seconded by Selectman Jodiann Tenney; all present voted aye.

The board then considered a recommended credit card policy. "There is a credit card at Town Hall, the Bantam Annex, the Sewer Department, and the Public Works Department," Raap said, noting that purchases must be approved by a purchase order before the card is used, the card must be signed out, and the credit card bill is paid in full monthly. Selectman Tenney raised concern about policy language that would allow the First Selectman to extend the spending limit for travel expenses and recommended establishing a separate policy that outlines the stipend for daily travel expenses. Selectman Jeff Zullo moved to approve the policy; Tenney seconded, and the motion passed with all present voting yes (four in favor, one member absent).

The board also reviewed a lengthy list of current vacancies across town commissions and committees and discussed an inquiry about Region 20 finances during public comment (see separate item). In correspondence, Raap reported the town had sent a nonrenewal notice for a bus lot dispatch building lease that expires Sept. 30, 2026, and then received a response asserting nonrenewal is not an option despite the lease term ending on that date.

The meeting adjourned at 5:54 p.m. after a motion by Tenney, seconded by Zullo, which carried unanimously.