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Walton board approves T‑Mobile revenue amendment, reappoints BAR member and signs off on year‑end bills
Summary
At its Dec. 9 meeting the Walton Town Board approved a T‑Mobile communications amendment that raises monthly revenue by $415, reappointed Stephen Wood to the Board of Assessment Review and approved vouchers totaling more than $181,000; the board also entered executive session on personnel negotiations.
The Walton Town Board on Dec. 9 approved a lease amendment with T‑Mobile that will increase the town’s monthly revenue by $415 and reappointed Stephen Wood to the Board of Assessment Review for a five‑year term.
Town Clerk Tamara MacDonald presented the T‑Mobile amendment, saying, “This amendment will include a revenue increase of $415.00 per month effective December 1, 2024.” Councilman Kevin Armstrong moved to approve the amendment and Councilman Leonard Govern seconded; the motion carried with all members voting in favor.
The board also voted to reappoint Stephen Wood to the Board of Assessment Review for the term Oct. 1, 2024–Sept. 30, 2029. The reappointment motion was moved by Councilman Armstrong and seconded by Councilman Govern and passed unanimously.
In a routine financial action, the board approved vouchers across funds: General Fund A (#228–305) for $63,325.40; General OV B (#26–27) for $3,398.36; General HWY DA (#91–104) for $54,846.34; and OV HWY DB (#52–59) for $59,651.91. Councilwoman Patty Wood moved the vouchers, and Councilman Luis Rodriguez‑Betancourt seconded; the motion carried.
The board began the meeting by approving the Nov. 4, 2024 minutes on a motion from Councilman Armstrong, seconded by Rodriguez‑Betancourt.
Later in the meeting, Councilman Leonard Govern moved, and Kevin Armstrong seconded, to enter executive session to discuss personal negotiations; the session began at 7:10 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. with no further public action taken after executive session.
The clerk noted the office is preparing for tax season and recommended scheduling an end‑of‑year meeting on Dec. 30 and a reorganization meeting the first week of January.
