The meeting began with the normal Call to Order, Agenda Review, and Flag Salute. It was followed by brief introductions before going into the agenda:
– Dog Issues MTSD: Dog walkers misusing school grounds especially fenced in areas young children use. Discussed ways to dissuade their use due to hygiene issues. Included signage, Milton Independent article addressing, video cameras identifying offenders and trespass notices, and further discussions to be had with chief and animal control officer. Long term possibility of a small dog park area near or part of the school grounds.
– SRO Contract: Currently expired. Doesn’t appear to need much updating. Will review, discuss as needed, and finalize with each board.
– MTSD Updates: Discussed roof, window, and rainwater projects. Shared $6,000 infra-red inspection of roof saved $400,000 in saved expense in not needing to replace all of the insulation due to water infiltration. Windows on order and will be installed as able. Grants will cover 90% of expected $300,000 rainwater project required due to having 3+ acres of impervious surface. Herrick is currently closed due to construction projects. Monitoring humidity levels to prevent mold growth while building is empty this summer.
– Town Updates: Discussed loss of Town Manager Don Turner Jr., acting Town Managers the last year, and having just signed the Town Manager contract Chris Taylor. Mentioned the new Don Turner Jr. Public Works Facility, new chief of police hired, the amazing work done by the water and waste department, and the process for selecting the newSelectboard member to replace Chris Taylor. Town and school will discuss expected transition to new framework due to education transformation legislation.
Discussed having next joint meeting September 29 and budget joint meeting in January.
There were no community comments.
A Special Meeting for the Selectboard followed a five-minute recess and Agenda Review:
– Resolution to purchase Rescue “Fly Car:” Using proceeds from ambulance billing to purchase and set up to assist with Rescue calls. $57,495 was allocated not to exceed.
– Consent Agenda: passed.
– Selectboard Executive Session: Cancelled