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Marbletown board raises High Falls water rate and approves personnel and park survey; vouchers passed
Summary
The Marbletown Town Board unanimously approved a water-rate increase for the High Falls district, appointed a per-diem court officer and a part-time court clerk, and authorized a Phase 1B archaeological survey for Marbletown Meadows; the board also approved vouchers covering multiple town funds.
The Marbletown Town Board approved a slate of routine financial and personnel measures at the meeting following the monitoring presentation.
Financial approvals: the board approved vouchers across funds, including general fund vouchers #341–384 for $49,744.26; highway fund #142–160 for $28,320.82; High Falls water district vouchers #63–68 for $18,458.02; RMC vouchers #82–93 for $18,251.62; and community preservation fund voucher #104 for $1,843.97.
Water rates: The board adopted Resolution 75 to increase the High Falls water-district billing from $75 to $80 per quarter for 5,000 gallons. Officials said the district contains roughly 200 homes and the change is expected to raise about $1,000 per quarter; the board voted in favor ("Aye... Carried"). The board noted these rates had not been adjusted in many years.
Personnel and appointments: The board approved Resolution 76 appointing Scott Bay as a per-diem court officer (compensation stated as $84 per session) and Resolution 77 appointing Alberta Shaw as a part-time court clerk (about 20 hours per week) to fill a vacancy.
Parks and historic resources: The board approved Resolution 78 to contract with Joe Diamond for a Phase 1B archaeological survey at Marbletown Meadows, required by SHPO as part of a parks grant. Board members described the survey as involving shallow test digs (about 18 inches) at regular intervals; the survey will inform the ADA-compliant trail and other park improvements.
Next steps and votes: Each measure recorded in the transcript carried; the meeting did not record roll-call vote tallies by member name (approvals were recorded by voice vote).
