Proctor Selectboard approves emergency plan, signs $484,066 in orders and awards sewer sludge contract; updated resolution dies for lack of second

The Proctor Selectboard on May 27, 2025 approved the town's Local Emergency Management Plan and signed selectboard orders totaling $484,066.47, awarded a sewer sludge removal contract to Synagro, and did not advance an updated resolution affirming constitutional rights after the motion to approve received no second.

The board approved the Local Emergency Management Plan after a motion from Selectboard member Linda Doty and a second from Albert Wenta; Chair Lisa Miser was authorized to sign the plan on behalf of the Selectboard. The motion passed unanimously. The Selectboard also reviewed and signed orders totaling $484,066.47.

During public comment members of the community reported on Memorial Day events and announced a Proctor High School family book giveaway scheduled for June 10 at the PHS gym. The Town Manager reported staff activity and capital work: bids for paving (GBR) went out May 13; Nature’s Way Pest Control began treatment at the rink building May 22; a pool repair quote was reduced from $1,250 to $650 because public works will supply materials and dispose of the old fence; quotes are being sought for East Street pavement repair.

The Selectboard considered an updated resolution condemning attacks on due process and affirming constitutional rights that had been carried over from the May 12 meeting. Peter Franzoni, identified in the minutes as the author of the original resolution, spoke and the chair allowed public comment. After receiving public comment and board input the chair presented an updated version. Chair Lisa Miser moved to approve the updated resolution but the motion received no second and therefore did not advance.

At 7:09 p.m. the Selectboard adjourned and convened the Board of Water Commissioners. Shortly thereafter the Board of Sewer Commissioners convened and reviewed sludge removal bids. The minutes note the town engineer recommended awarding the contract to the second-highest total bidder because that bid had a lower per-ton price. The Board of Sewer Commissioners voted unanimously to award the sludge removal contract to Synagro; the minutes do not specify the contract price or term.

Other business included a parking update for Bluff Street: the Town Manager said she met with the Selectboard chair and RCSD, sent a letter to the homeowner, and that the resident had removed equipment and trucks from the roadway; RCSD will increase patrols and the situation will be monitored. The sheriff's report in the meeting packet recorded 0 tickets, 3 warnings and 0 arrests.

The meeting concluded with no new or old business and was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. by motion of Bruce Baccei, seconded by Jay Thorton.

Votes at a glance - Approve agenda: Moved by Bruce Baccei; second Linda Doty; outcome: unanimous approval. - Approve May 12, 2025 minutes: Moved by Albert Wenta; second Jay Thorton; outcome: unanimous approval. - Approve Local Emergency Management Plan and authorize chair to sign: Moved by Linda Doty; second Albert Wenta; outcome: unanimous approval. - Updated resolution affirming constitutional rights: Moved by Lisa Miser; outcome: motion failed (no second). - Convene Board of Water Commissioners (adjourn Selectboard): Moved by Albert Wenta; second Linda Doty; outcome: unanimous approval. - Convene Board of Sewer Commissioners (adjourn Water Board): Moved by Bruce Baccei; second Albert Wenta; outcome: unanimous approval. - Award sludge removal contract to Synagro: Moved by Linda Doty; second Albert Wenta; outcome: unanimous approval (contract price/term not specified). - Reconvene Selectboard (adjourn Sewer Board): Moved by Bruce Baccei; second Linda Doty; outcome: unanimous approval. - Adjourn meeting at 7:25 p.m.: Moved by Bruce Baccei; second Jay Thorton; outcome: unanimous approval.

Clarifying details and items not specified in the minutes are noted where applicable (for example, the sludge contract value and term are not specified in the record).