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Town manager reports new electric rates, police MOU, panic alarms and upcoming ambulance negotiations
Summary
Town Manager Steve told the Select Board that Northfield electric rates went into effect March 1, the town has executed an MOU with the Monterrey Police Department for additional patrols and investigative services, panic alarms were installed in municipal offices, and utility budget and ambulance contract negotiations are underway.
Town Manager Steve reported several operational updates at the March 10 Select Board meeting.
Steve said new Northfield electric rates took effect on March 1. He also reported the town has executed a memorandum of understanding with the Monterrey Police Department to provide additional police services, including extra patrols and investigative assistance beyond the current staffing model.
The manager told the board staff completed installation of a panic alarm system that links individual municipal offices to an incident alert, a longtime staff safety request. He said the town has initiated the utility budgeting process for water, wastewater and electric utilities for the fiscal year beginning July 1 and that staff will prepare drafts for board review.
An ambulance contract negotiation session is scheduled later in the week to prepare for formal talks with the union on March 17. Steve said the town is continuing efforts to fill personnel vacancies and to manage a backlog of needed procurement actions and infrastructure projects.
Separately, Steve reported a neighborhood parking obstruction at Union Brook; after a meeting with the resident (identified as Donnie) the resident agreed to move vehicles and the manager said he is cautiously optimistic the obstruction will be resolved within a few weeks once snow melts.
Board members asked follow-up questions about material stockpiles for mud season and whether alternatives for road materials should be trialed; the manager agreed to arrange a site meeting with the public works director to discuss options.
The meeting moved on after the report; later the board voted to enter executive session to consult with counsel on ongoing litigation and personnel matters.
