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Stratford selectboard addresses maintenance staffing, approves water‑tank inspection contract
Summary
At its Jan. 26 meeting the Stratford Selectboard was told a maintenance employee departed; the board approved interim staffing steps, directed equipment inventories and inspections, and approved the Statewide Aqua House proposal for water‑tank inspection and minor repairs.
Suzanne Goulet, a town staff member, reported the departure of the former maintenance employee and said prior performance concerns had been documented. The board directed that future personnel matters should be brought directly to the board; in the interim, staff will rotate cleaning and trash duties while the town seeks a contractor.
The board discussed operational details for summer maintenance: Suzanne said “Jim will handle summer mowing and park maintenance.” The minutes record that locks will be changed if necessary, equipment will be inventoried, and equipment maintenance logs will be updated annually. The board agreed to obtain a full inspection of the town’s Ford Explorer before deciding whether to sell it or trade it for a pickup. Suzanne also reported that lawnmower maintenance was completed.
The Selectboard approved the Statewide Aqua House proposal for water‑tank inspection and minor repairs. According to the minutes, staff time and materials for that maintenance work will be tracked. The minutes also note that trailer damage at the recycling center will be covered by transfer station funds and that recycling transportation will remain with contracted providers, with the topic to be revisited in spring or summer.
Next steps recorded in the minutes: staff will seek a contractor for maintenance work, the town will obtain a full inspection of the Ford Explorer before making a disposal decision, and staff will begin the equipment inventory and annual maintenance‑log updates.
