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Lamoille FiberNet approves inter-local agreement to share administrative services with neighboring CUDs
Summary
The board approved an inter-local agreement enabling cooperation with Otter Creek and SoVT CUDs for shared accounting, reporting, and administrative functions; the motion passed with one abstention.
The Lamoille FiberNet Governing Board voted to approve an Inter-Local Agreement (ILA) with neighboring community utility districts to share responsibilities, expenses and administrative functions. "Formally allows the three CUDs to work together with common responsibilities and expenses," the board record states; Stephen Friedman moved to approve the agreement and authorize the chair to execute it. The motion passed, with Brian Evans‑Mongeon abstaining.
The ILA sets governance terms including one representative and one alternate per CUD and establishes that two representatives constitute a quorum for the governing board created by the agreement. The board discussed potential common expenses such as a shared accountant, consolidated reporting to state and federal agencies, and shared web and email support. Approval is intended to reduce administrative costs as the CUD transitions away from grant-funded operations.
