Select Board approves moving paving funds into next fiscal year after contractor delay

The Richmond Select Board approved a transfer of previously authorized highway funds into fiscal year 2027 after town staff said a contractor scheduling conflict delayed the paving work past the fiscal‑year cutoff. Pete, town staff, explained the contractor could not complete the work before June 30 and requested that the board authorize carrying the already‑allocated money into the next fiscal year.

Greg moved the motion "that we transfer transfer $11,16155 from the fiscal year 2026 budget, the highway budget to the fiscal year 2027 budget owing to a scheduling conflict of the contractor," and Bart seconded. Staff noted the amount had been allocated and approving the transfer was a timing, not a new spending, decision.

The board recorded votes in favor (Bard: "I," Greg: "I," David: "I") and the chair declared the motion carried. The Select Board also thanked staff for staying late to explain the schedule change. No member raised an objection and the board proceeded to adjourn.

Authorities and fiscal context: speakers said the funds had already been authorized in prior budget votes; the transfer was a procedural step to keep the existing scope of work intact despite the contractor’s delay. The transcript contains multiple numeric references to the amount requested (mentions of roughly $100,000 and the transcripted figure "$11,16155"); staff stated the money had previously been authorized and that not transferring it would merely return the funds to the general fund and require later adjustments.

Vote record and outcome: motion moved by Greg, seconded by Bart; recorded votes: Bard — yes; Greg — yes; David — yes; motion carries. The board then adjourned.