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Resident asks board to place unassigned fund balance on new business; auditor scheduling discussed
Summary
A resident asked the chair to add discussion of the town's unassigned fund balance to new business rather than waiting for an auditor; the chair said the auditor indicated availability in August and the board discussed scheduling and compromises.
During a follow-up to public comment, the resident (S4) requested that the board reconsider adding the unassigned fund balance to the new-business portion of the agenda and said they wanted to present their concerns without delaying for the auditor. "I don't need the auditor to hear from what I need to share with the board," the resident said, arguing the matter required back-and-forth discussion rather than a public-comment slot.
The chair and other members replied that they wanted the auditor present to provide up-to-date figures; the chair said the auditor had indicated availability in August and the board offered a compromise of scheduling the auditor for an August meeting if possible. The exchange ended with the resident reiterating the need to address public perception and transparency in budget accounting.
