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Stoddard approves Avitar contract, readies civil forfeiture process for unlicensed dogs and reviews building permits
Summary
The selectboard authorized Town Administrator Michelle Pong to sign the Avitar tax‑collector/valuation contract, set a June 22 start for civil forfeiture processing after unlicensed dogs fell to 31, and reviewed multiple small building permits and minutes corrections.
At its June 8 meeting the Stoddard selectboard approved the town’s tax‑collector/valuation software contract and took steps on animal control and permitting.
Dean Dorman moved that Town Administrator Michelle Pong sign the Avitar Tax Collector System contract (noting Avitar billing will begin July 1, 2026 and integrate with ProVal); Chair Terri LaRoche seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The minutes record ZBA appointments remain outstanding and Michelle will follow up with Herb regarding vacancies.
Unlicensed dogs in town have decreased from about 80 to 31 (excluding four puppies). The board recorded that a civil forfeiture process will begin June 22, 2026 and that a public announcement will be posted as a final warning; the minutes emphasize "no public shaming lists." The clerk’s office reported a small overage (about $107) for office supplies (ink), but the clerk’s budget remains within overall limits.
The board reviewed a set of building permits — small sheds, a deck, an addition, and a garage conversion application for Mr. Jacobs (which requires a change‑of‑use permit and water connection). Minutes directed Dean Dorman to compile a comparison matrix of building permit fees and revisions for board review.
Next steps: Michelle Pong to sign the Avitar contract; staff to post the civil forfeiture notice ahead of June 22 and follow up with ZBA appointment outreach and the permit fee comparison work.
