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Advisory board approves Point‑and‑Pay credit card system; McNamara abstains
Summary
The Durham–Middlefield advisory board voted June 25 to implement a Point‑and‑Pay credit card system with a $1,000 setup fee; the motion passed with one abstention. The change allows customers to pay by card at the office and compactor, with surcharges passing card fees to users.
The Durham–Middlefield Interlocal Agreement Advisory Board approved a contract to implement a Point‑and‑Pay credit card system for transfer station transactions at its June 25 meeting in Middlefield.
Chairman Dom DelVecchio said he had forwarded the agreement to the board and described basic terms, including that any credit‑card fee changes would be covered by a surcharge rather than by the towns. Site Manager Sean Piatek said the towns’ internet connection is secure and the bookkeeper will handle vendor interactions.
Under the agreement the vendor will provide one VP8300 unit in the office and one at the compactor at no charge; the board was told an iPad will need to be purchased to obtain daily printouts. The initial setup fee of $1,000 must be paid regardless of prior participation, and the group discussed whether to establish a minimum charge threshold for small transactions.
Chuck Stengel moved to approve and execute the Point‑and‑Pay agreement; Frank Petrella seconded. The motion carried, with Glenn McNamara recorded as abstaining. The board did not specify a final minimum transaction amount at the meeting.
Votes at a glance: the board approved the Point‑and‑Pay agreement (motion: approve and execute agreement; mover: Chuck Stengel; second: Frank Petrella; outcome: approved; tally: 4 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain), approved the amended agenda earlier in the meeting and approved minutes from April 30, 2026 (both unanimous).
