Pittsfield Board of Auditors Annual Meeting Agenda
4/19/2023
 
 
​PITTSFIELD BOARD OF AUDITORS MEETING AGENDA
 
DATE:  April 19, 2023 1pm, Pittsfield Town Office
 
PRESENT: Beth Stanton, Anne Muller, Candace Kadimik
 
PUBLIC PRESENT: Tricia Fryer
 
AGENDA
 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
 CALL TO ORDER
 RE-ORGANIZATION
1.       Elect Chairperson
 
MONTHLY AUDIT
1.       February Town financials
 
TOWN REPORT
1.       Discuss 2022 report
2.       Ideas for 2023 report
 
NEXT MEETING DATE – April 2024
 
OTHER BUSINESS
 
ADJOURN

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​Public Hearing Notice Town of Pittsfield
The Select Board of the Town of Pittsfield will hold a hearing on additional proposed revisions to the Pittsfield Town Plan at the Town Hall located at 56 Village Green, Pittsfield, VT on:
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 6:00pm
Any written comments from residents, landowners, neighboring towns, the Regional Planning Commission and the State shall be addressed to the Pittsfield Select Board either at this Public Hearing or by mail to PO Box 556, Pittsfield, VT 05762. The proposal covers all lands within the Town of Pittsfield and the revisions will replace the current Plan in its entirety.
Full copies of the draft Town Plan and Maps are available  for review at the Pittsfield Town Office and www.pittsfieldvt.com.
Below is a summary of the Proposal:
 
I.     Introduction
II.    Demographics
III.   Housing
IV.   Education & Child Care Services
V.    Utilities & Facilities
VI.   Health & Emergency Services
VII.  Flood Resilience
VIII. Transportation
IX.    Energy
X.     Economic Development
XI.    Natural, Scenic & Historic Resources
XII.   Land Use
XIII.  Relationship to Other Plans
XIV.  Implementation
 
The Pittsfield Select Board

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PITTSFIELD SELECT BOARD NOTICE & AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, March 16, 2023  6 pm-Town Hall
 
The Pittsfield Select Board invites members of the public to attend this meeting either in person or electronically through TEAMS by calling 1-802-489-6334 and entering meeting code 821167300# or by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/3YJcDAQ
 
Agenda
 
Agenda Modifications:
 
Minutes Approval:  Regular Meeting-March 2, 2023
 
Public Present:  Betty Warner-Board of Listers
 
Correspondence:
1.Rubin Correspondence-Wilcox Water Flow
2.Municipal Energy Resilience Program Grants
 
Old Business:
1.Health Reimbursement Account
2.MRPG Report Annual Report
3.Draft Updated Town Plan-Proposed Amendments
 
New Business:
1.     Select Board – Organization
2.     Select Board – Rules of Procedure
3.     Select Board – Conflict of Interest and Ethical Conduct
4.     Select Board – Complaint Procedure
5.     Select Board – Procurement Policy
6.     Town Office Appointments
7.     Lister Contractor/Assessor
8.     CD Rates/Investments
9.     RCSWD Outreach Project
10.  Town Office-Fuel Pre-Buy & Invoice
11.  Dog License Deadline
12.Executive Session- 1 V.S.A. § 313-(1) (A) Contracts
 
Next Regular Meeting Dates:  April 6, 2023
 
Adjournment
 
 

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PITTSFIELD SELECT BOARD NOTICE & AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, March 2, 2023  6 pm-Town Hall
 
The Pittsfield Select Board invites members of the public to attend this meeting either in person or electronically through TEAMS by calling 1-802-489-6334  and entering meeting code 680613779# or by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/3J0l2Lw 
Agenda
 
Agenda Modifications:   
 
Minutes Approval:  Regular Meeting-February 16, 2023
 
Public Present: 
 
Correspondence:
1.WRVA Delegate
 
Old Business:
1.Telephone Gap Public Meeting Follow-up
2.Health Reimbursement Account
3.Finalize Town Meeting Hand-outs & Refreshments
 
 
New Business:
1.Town Hall Kitchen Invoice
2.Swiss Farm; VT Farms Catering-Liquor & Tobacco Licenses
3.Update Perfect Pitch Contract
4.Executive Session- 1 V.S.A. § 313-(1) (A) Contracts
 
 
Next Regular Meeting Dates:  March 16, 2023
 
Adjournment
 
 

​PITTSFIELD SELECT BOARD NOTICE & AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, February 16, 2023  6 pm-Town Hall
 
The Pittsfield Select Board invites members of the public to attend this meeting either in person or electronically through TEAMS by calling 1-802-489-6334  and entering meeting code 645710582# or by clicking on this link:  https://bit.ly/3IkMByZ
Agenda
 
Agenda Modifications: 
 
Minutes Approval:  Regular Meeting-February 2, 2023
 
Public Present:  Trish Abbondelo
 
Correspondence:
1.Vt 100 on 100
2.Vt Dept Environmental Conservation Permit Navigator
3.AOT District 3 Highway Grants
4.FEMA buyout inquiry
5.TRORC Shared Services
 
Old Business:
1.Mower Purchase Update
2.Grant Writer-ARRP Grant/VT ARTs Council
​3.Schedule to edit/approve Town Plan
4.Telephone Gap Public Comment
 
New Business:
1.Town Payroll Service
2.Treasurers Report-January Financials
3.Tax Sale Legal invoice
4.Health Reimbursement Account
5.Perfect Pitch Invoice AFG Grant
6.Town Meeting Hand-outs & Announcements
 
Next Regular Meeting Dates:  March 2, 2023
 
Adjournment
 

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Pittsfield Town Hall Building Committee Meeting Notice & Agenda, Monday-February 13, 2023-5PM
Town Hall
 
Members of the Public are welcome to attend all meetings of the Pittsfield Town Hall Building Committee in person or electronically. To attend remotely please call 1-802489-6334 and enter meeting code 657971751# or click on this link:  https://bit.ly/3lqzjIi
 
AGENDA
 
Agenda Modifications:
 
Minutes Approval:  Emergency Meeting-December 6, 2022
 
Public Present:
 
Old Business:
1.Project & Budget update
New Business:
1.Review kitchen cabinet/countertop proposals
2.Wall Paint color
3.Light fixtures
4.Wastewater Pump
5.Review exterior project bid
6.Next Steps
 
Next Meeting Date: TBD
 
Adjournment:
 
 
 
 
 

WARNING
TOWN OF PITTSFIELD ANNUAL TOWN MEETING March 7, 2023
We hereby notify the legal voters of the Town of Pittsfield to meet in the Town Hall on Tuesday, March 7,
2023, at 6:00pm to transact the following business from the floor in accordance with Robert’s Rules of
Order:
Article 1. To elect a town moderator for the ensuing year.
Article 2. To elect the following officers, as required by law, for the terms indicated and to fill any other
office vacant:
Terms                                                                                 Vote by Ballot
(Years)                                                                                 17 V.S.A.§2646
a. Select Person 3                                                                Yes
b. Lister 3                                                                               Yes
c. Auditor 3                                                                            Yes
d. Town Clerk 3                                                                      No
e. Town Treasurer 3                                                              No
f. Fire Chief 2                                                                           No
g. Collector of Delinquent Taxes 1                                       No
h. Trustee of Public Funds 3                                                  No
i. Trustee Roger Clark Memorial Library 3                          No
j. Cemetery Commissioner 3                                                 No
k. Cemetery Commissioner 3                                                No
l. First Constable 2                                                                   No
Article 3. Will the voters of Pittsfield authorize all current taxes be paid to the Treasurer unless otherwise
noted?
Article 4. Will the voters of Pittsfield authorize the Treasurer to collect taxes on real property in two
installments, on or before the third Thursday of August and the third Thursday of November, by physical
delivery to the tax collector before 5pm?
Article 5. Will the voters of Pittsfield deposit $70,000 into the PVF&R Truck Reserve Fund?
Article 6. Will the voters of Pittsfield allocate $25,000 for Highway Department Building Maintenance?
Article 7. Will the voters of Pittsfield approve closing the Bridge Reserve Fund and transfer the
remaining balance to the Parks and Grounds Reserve Fund?
Article 8. Will the voters of Pittsfield approve the proposed 12-month budget beginning July 1, 2023, to
meet the expenses and liabilities of the town?
Article 9. Will the voters of Pittsfield authorize the Select Board to buy and sell real estate?
Article 10. To discuss any non-binding business which may properly come before the meeting?

Dated at Pittsfield Vermont, this 19th day of January 2023
By the Select Board members of the Town of Pittsfield
S/Ann Kuendig, Chair          s/Joyce Stevens.        s/A.J. Ruben

Received for record this 31st day of January 2023 at 9am.
Attest: s/Tricia l. Abbondelo, Clerk

​Notice to Voters
If you are not already a registered voter in the Town of Pittsfield, please register to vote if you are
eighteen or over, are a U.S. citizen, and a resident of this town. Eligible residents can register to vote at
the Town Office on any day prior to the election during regular business hours. Registration will also be
available at the Town Hall on Town Meeting Day.

​​PITTSFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT WARNING
The citizens of Pittsfield who are legal voters in the Pittsfield Town School District are hereby warned and
notified to meet at the Pittsfield Town Hall on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, to transact business:
Article 1. To elect a Moderator for the year ensuing.
Article 2. To hear and act upon the Auditor’s report.
Article 3. To see if the Pittsfield School District will vote to pay taxes in the same
manner as the Town.
Article 4. To hear reports of the School Directors.
Article 5. Shall the voters of the Pittsfield School District approve a total budget in
the amount of $994,945 for the 2023-24 school year? It is estimated that this proposed
budget will result in education spending of $14,656 per equalized pupil. This projected
spending is 5% higher than spending for the current year.
Article 6. To elect a School Director for a three year term.
Article 7. To do any other proper and necessary business.
Dated at Pittsfield, Vermont this 11th day of January 2023
Pittsfield School Board,
(s) Ray Rice 2023
(s) Kris Sperber 2024
(s) Peter DuBois 2025
Received for record this 30th day of January, 2023 at 3:00pm.
Attest: (s) Tricia Abbondelo, Town Clerk
Any individuals needing special accommodations can contact the Town Clerk’s Office at least two weeks
prior to the Town Meeting. If you are not already a registered voter in the Town of Pittsfield, please
register to vote if you are eighteen or over, are a US citizen, and a resident of this town. Eligible residents
can register to vote at the Town Office on any day prior to the election during regular business hours.
Registration will also be available at the Town Hall on Town Meeting Day.
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​PITTSFIELD SELECT BOARD NOTICE & AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, February 2, 2023  6 pm-Town Hall
 
The Pittsfield Select Board invites members of the public to attend this meeting either in person or electronically through TEAMS by calling 1-802-489-6334  and entering meeting code 648112901# or by clicking on this link:  https://bit.ly/3DrZXXg
 
Agenda
 
Agenda Modifications: 
 
Minutes Approval:  Regular Meeting-January 19, 2023
 
Public Present:  Marsha Hopkins
 
Correspondence:
1.Gray Communication-Town Plan
2.Telephone Gap-GMF
3.TRORC-ARPA Funds Update
 
Old Business:
1.Town Meeting Warrant-final
2.Mower Purchase Update
3.AOT Mileage Certificate
4. FEMA AFG Grant
5. Grant Writer-ARPA Grant
​6. Treasurers Report-December Financials  
New Business:
1.Draft Town Plan/schedule for approval
 
Next Regular Meeting Dates:  February 16 , 2023
 
Adjournment

​PITTSFIELD SELECT BOARD NOTICE & AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, January 19, 2023  6 pm-Town Hall
 
The Pittsfield Select Board invites members of the public to attend this meeting either in person or electronically through TEAMS by calling 1-802-489-6334  and entering meeting code 950250585# or by clicking on this link:  https://bit.ly/3wgkWYZ  Please note new meeting place.
 
Agenda
 
Agenda Modifications: 
 
Minutes Approval:  Regular Meeting-January 5, 2023
 
Public Present: 
 
Correspondence:
1. 
 
 
Old Business:
1.Final Budget Revisions
a.Capital Improvement Budgets-
b.Budget Summary
2.Town Meeting Warrant
3.Grader Purchase Agreement
4.Town Hall Usage/Rental Policy Final
 
 
New Business:

1. Town Meeting 2024 Primary Conflict
2. AOT Mileage Certificate
3. Treasurers Report-December Financials
4. Town Hall Project Invoices-Cal’s Drywall Final & Change Order; Rogers Builder
5. Executive Session-1 V.S.A. § 313 (1) (E) probable civil litigation

 
Next Regular Meeting Dates:  February 2, 2023
 
Adjournment