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Middlefield selectmen approve routine agenda items, authorize finance director as bank signer
Summary
At its June 11 meeting the Board unanimously approved the agenda and minutes, authorized new Finance Director Michael Skelps as an authorized signer on Town bank accounts (effective June 1) and approved a series of routine motions including event coordination and a proclamation.
The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the meeting agenda and minutes from April 30 and May 4. The Board welcomed Michael Skelps as the Town's new Finance Director and voted unanimously to authorize him as a signer on all municipal bank accounts, effective June 1, 2026; the Board also unanimously authorized him to remain an authorized signer until written notice is provided to the bank.
Other unanimous actions included a motion requesting that the Historical Society coordinate a July 8 Declaration of Independence reading with the America's 250 Committee, and issuance of a proclamation recognizing Maureen Hamilton as Grand Marshal for Old Home Days (declaring May 30 as Maureen Hamilton Day). The Board adjourned at 9:00 p.m. by unanimous vote.
Votes at a glance: • Approval of agenda — Motion: Susan McNamara; Second: Doug O'Rourke; Outcome: passed unanimously. • Approval of minutes (April 30 special/public hearing; May 4 regular meeting) — Motion: Susan McNamara; Second: Doug O'Rourke; Outcome: passed unanimously. • Authorize Michael Skelps as signer on all Town accounts (effective June 1, 2026) — Motion: Bob Yamartino; Second: Doug O'Rourke; Outcome: passed unanimously. • Authorize Michael Skelps to remain an authorized signer until written notice is provided — Motion: Susan McNamara; Second: Doug O'Rourke; Outcome: passed unanimously. • Request Historical Society coordinate July 8 event with America's 250 Committee — Motion: Susan McNamara; Second: Doug O'Rourke; Outcome: passed unanimously. • Proclamation declaring May 30 Maureen Hamilton Day — Motion: Bob Yamartino; Second: Doug O'Rourke; Outcome: passed unanimously. • Adjournment — Motion: Doug O'Rourke; Second: Susan McNamara; Outcome: passed unanimously.
