Rome selectmen approve $15,258 transfer to fire truck reserve, accept $150 in ballfield donations

The Rome Board of Selectmen on Feb. 24 approved a $15,258 transfer from the town contingency account into the Fire Department Truck reserve fund and accepted $150 in donations for the town ball field, the board reported.

First Selectman Kelly Archer moved to shift $15,258 into the Fire Department Truck reserve fund; 3rd Selectman Philip Burnworth seconded the motion, which the two-member board approved 2-0. The transcript records the amount and that funds will come from the contingency account; no additional discussion or conditions were recorded.

Tax Collector and Treasurer Tammy Lyons told the board that Johnathan and Lisa Wells donated $50 and Robert and Elizabeth Sullebarger donated $100 toward the town ball field. Burnworth moved to accept the $150 in donations; Archer seconded and the motion passed, 2-0.

The board also approved minutes from its Feb. 9 and Feb. 16 meetings after a motion by Burnworth and a second from Archer; that motion likewise passed, 2-0.

Selectmen discussed road maintenance work as the town prepares to update and print a road plan. The discussion did not produce a recorded vote or a detailed funding action in the transcript; the board noted the planning work and did not specify timelines or dollar amounts in the meeting record.

As old business, the board said it will sign the official Town Warrant for Town Meeting with Town Clerk Julie Morrison during regular business hours; the transcript records that logistics item but no formal vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. after a motion by Burnworth, seconded by Archer, which passed 2-0. The next regular Select Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 9 at 6:00 p.m.

All votes recorded in the transcript show a 2-0 tally; the meeting record lists two selectmen in attendance for votes. No public comments were recorded during the public comment period.