Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Local Administration topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Advisory committee moves toward RFP and public hearing for old library site; board reviews employee handbook and approves minutes
Summary
The Selectmen discussed the Advisory Committee’s July 1 RFP timeline for the old library site, plan for an October recommendation and a November public hearing; they also reviewed an employee handbook draft, noted a conceptual 6‑lot subdivision on Mason Road, approved two sets of minutes and asked the Health Officer to follow up on a trash complaint at 54–56 Weston Hill Road.
The Mont Vernon Board of Selectmen received updates June 22 from the Selectmen’s Advisory Committee and town staff on several administrative matters, including an RFP for the old library property, an employee handbook revision and routine minutes approval.
Selectman Tom Driscoll said the committee plans to issue an RFP by July 1 and aims to deliver a recommendation by Oct. 31. The board agreed the RFP should go to Town Counsel for legal review and that David Sturm, ZBA chairman, should also review the document. Quinlan said the board will schedule a joint public hearing—preferably before the end of November—so the committee can present findings to the public before the Selectmen make a decision, which the board hopes to finalize in December if it affects the 2027 budget.
The committee asked about outreach to local organizations, an open house at the old library to show the property and creation of a dedicated webpage and committee email; Cleary said staff can set up a page and will discuss the cost of a committee email address. Committee members also raised insurance concerns because the old library building has been vacant more than 60 days; Cleary will contact Primex for guidance.
On personnel policy, the board reviewed a revised Employee Handbook returned by Town Counsel and agreed implementing it requires clearer job descriptions and a written evaluation process. Driscoll said a draft comparison using an AI tool showed missing sections—anti-harassment, anti-discrimination, ADA accommodation and FMLA—and he will forward suggested edits to Cleary; the board will revisit the handbook July 6.
On planning, Driscoll said the Planning Board is reorganizing ordinances with help from NRPC and that a conceptual plan for a 6‑lot open-space subdivision on Mason Road (22 acres) has been discussed.
The board approved the public minutes of June 8, 2026 (motion by Driscoll; second by Fimbel; all in favor) and June 15, 2026 (motion by Driscoll; second by Fimbel; votes: Driscoll yes; Fimbel yes; Quinlan abstained). Fimbel asked whether the Health Officer had inspected 54–56 Weston Hill Road for trash and a trailer on the property; Cleary said she had emailed the Health Officer and would follow up. At 8:00 p.m. the board adjourned by unanimous vote.
