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Orwell budget session flags fuel overages and $29,160 employee health insurance bill
Summary
The Oct. 27 budget meeting recorded a fuel and oil overage of more than $2,000 and plans to issue requests for bids to local fuel suppliers; the record lists MVP Platinum health insurance costing $29,160 for two employees and First Response training rising to $2,000.
During the Oct. 27 special budget meeting, the Select Board recorded higher-than-expected fuel and oil costs and reviewed personnel-related insurance and training expenses.
Why it matters: Rising fuel and insurance costs affect operating budgets across town services and may require transfers or procurement changes.
The meeting record shows Fuel & Oil is over budget by more than $2,000. To address pricing, the board agreed to put out a request for bids to Sam's U Save, Champlain Fuel and Roberts Energy for prices to be considered at the first November meeting. The record lists gasoline uses for the hydro-seeder, chloride spreader, a 2017 pickup truck and the Rescue Vehicle.
On personnel costs, the record states the town carries MVP Platinum health insurance and the annual cost will be $29,160 for two employees. First Response training was raised from $1,500 to $2,000 to reflect current training needs.
No formal votes on procurement or insurance were recorded; final budget decisions were deferred to the Nov. 10 continuation.
