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Select Board approves warrants, holds library payment pending trustees' confirmation
Summary
The board approved payroll and other warrants totaling $46,891.85 but amended the warrants to hold a $3,310.84 library payment until the library trustees confirm reimbursement; the amendment passed with one abstention (4–0–1).
The Townshend Select Board approved the presented warrants after a treasurer read six items totaling $46,891.85, including payroll and general-fund items. The treasurer reported amounts for six warrant items and the total: "$14,947.04" for payroll and a combined total of "$46,891.85." (Treasurer reading.)
A board member moved to amend the warrants to withhold the library warrant for $3,310.84 until the trustees confirm whether the library will reimburse the town for a health-insurance charge. The board voted on the amendment; the chair abstained and the amendment and adjusted warrant package passed with a 4–1 decision (four votes in favor, one abstention). The board then approved the adjusted total amount.
Board members said the library's budgeted new funds begin on July 1 and that trustees had represented they would cover the expense; holding the warrant allows the board to confirm reimbursement before payment. No further action or change to library policy was taken at the meeting.
