Pittsfield Select Board Special Meeting Minutes January 20, 2017

​DATE:                    January 20, 2017
PRESENT:             Matt Corron, Mona Colton, Dave Larkin, Patty Haskins
 
AGENDA
Agenda Modifications:
Public Present:                
 
Old Business:

1. Rutland Ambulance Service Update
2. William Oren v. Town of Pittsfield
3. 2017 Budgeting

 
Next Regular Meeting Date:  February 7, 2017
Adjournment
 
Matt motioned to open the meeting; Mona seconded; the meeting was called to order at 5:13 p.m.  
 
Old Business:

1. Rutland Ambulance Service (RAS) Update – Dave reported the RAS Board voted on January 17, 2017 to accept the town of Pittsfield for a fee of $18 per capita for the first year. RAS reviews costs annually for their fiscal year beginning July 1st. Dave will invite RAS to attend the February 7 Select Board meeting and WRVA to attend the February 21 Select Board meeting. Pittsfield Fire and Rescue will be invited to attend once dates are confirmed.
2. William Oren v. Town of Pittsfield - Discussing litigation strategy in public places the Town at a substantial disadvantage. Motion to enter Executive Session to discuss this legal matter. Moved: Matt Corron. Seconded: Mona Colton. Motion carried. Board entered at 5:30 p.m. Motion to exit Executive Session. Moved: Matt Corron. Seconded: Dave Larkin. Motion Carried. Board exited Executive Session at 5:50 p.m. Matt will contact Marylou Scofield, town attorney, for further advice.
3. 2017 Budgeting – Matt motioned to approve the 2017 Budget, Town Meeting Warning and Select Board Narrative for the Town Report. Mona seconded, all in favor, motion carried.

 
Next Meeting Date:  February 7, 2017
 
Adjournment:  Matt motioned to adjourn the meeting at 5:53 p.m.; Mona seconded; meeting adjourned.
 
 
Approved:           February 7, 2017                 Recorded by:  Tyna Gallagher    
 
Matt Corron
 
Dave Larkin
 
Mona Colton