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Board reviews Rutland County sheriff contract; proposes capping at budgeted $25,000
Summary
Members discussed a new Rutland County Sheriff's Department contract with adjusted hourly rates and a fuel‑escalation clause. The board said the town budgeted $25,000 for the service and proposed capping payments at that amount before signing the contract effective July 1.
The Select Board reviewed a Rutland County Sheriff's Department contract update that takes effect July 1 and includes a clause allowing renegotiation if fuel exceeds $3.50 per gallon.
A board member noted the town had budgeted $25,000 for sheriff coverage and suggested the contract be signed with the cap adjusted to the budgeted amount. "We only budgeted $25,000 for the sheriff's department," one member said, arguing the town should not commit beyond its appropriation without a direct vote. Other members agreed to return the contract with a capped figure that matches the budget and to notify the county of the town's position before finalizing signatures.
