Minutes
Arlington Select Board
February 24, 2025
Members Present: Dan Harvey, Cynthia Browning, Jamie Paustian and Matt Bykowski
Members Absent: Glenn Sherman
Also Present: Nick Zaiac – Town Administrator, Mark Robinson – Highway Supervisor, Kendell Jennings, GNAT-TV and Janet Barry ( all via Zoom)
The meeting was called to order at 7:00PM, by Mr. Harvey
Additions or Deletions from the Agenda: None
Public Comments: None
Minutes of the Meeting of February 10, 2025 and Special Budget Meeting of February 19, 2025: Mr. Paustian made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of February 10, 2025 as presented. Ms. Browning seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Browning made a motion to approve the minutes of the Special Budget Meeting of February 19, 2025. Mr. Paustian seconded the motion. Motion carried, with Mr. Bykowski abstaining because he was absent from the Special Budget meeting.
Highways: Road Standards: Ms. Browing made a motion to approve the Town Road and Bridge Standards as presented. Mr. Bykowski seconded. Motion carried unanimously, with Mr. Sherman absent.
Loader Repair: Mr. Robinson discussed the repairs needed on the loader. It was explained that there is only one quote, from Capital Tractor, Inc, because the loader has been taken apart at their facility in order to be able to determine the cause of the issue and the parts needed for repairs. He explained that the EGR needs to be replaced, which had been replaced previously, but Doosan only warrantees their parts for 90 days. The technician from Capital Tractor is trying to fight that decision with Doosan. Ms. Browning made a motion to approve the sole sourcing contract with Capital Tractor, Inc, to repair the loader, with a not-to-exceed amount of $14,189.80. Mr. Bykowski seconded. Motion carried unanimously with Mr. Sherman absent.
Old Business: Town Meeting: Any Business: The Board discussed the Article about the transition to Australian Ballot. There was some confusion about the Article being voted on the floor, and Ms. Browning explained the Article has to be voted by the people at Town Meeting, as only they can choose to give up that power. The Board will have their presentation at 6:30 at Town Meeting, on March 3, 2025.
Liquor License: Mrs. Browning made a motion to approve the Outdoor Consumption License for the Arlington Ramuntos, LLC. Mr. Paustian seconded the motion. Motion carried, with Mr. Sherman absent.
Executive Session: Ms. Browning made a motion to that premature discussion of personnel, property and legal issues would cause the municipality to suffer substantial disadvantage. Mr. Byksowski seconded the motion. Ms. Browning made a motion to enter into Executive Session for discussion of personnel, property and legal issues and to allow Town Administrator Nick Zaiac, Mark Robinson, and Delinquent Tax Collector, Kendell Jennings, to remain in the room. Mr. Bykowski seconded. Motion carried. The Board entered Executive Session at 7:15PM. The Board exited Executive Session at 8:14.PM. No decisions were made as the result of the session.
Town Administrator Report: Mr. Zaiac submitted his report to the Board. He said he is happy with how the Town Report came out this year.
Warrants and Orders: Ms. Browning made a motion to approve Water Department Warrant #4, dated 2/21/25, in the amount of $7.809.35, with key elements being BC/BS health premium for $5,095.00, and GMP for $1,631.00. It was discussed that the BC/BS was increased because there was a remaining premium to be paid for Mr. Snow. Mr. Paustian seconded. Motion carried unanimously, with Mr. Sherman absent.
Ms. Browning made a motion to approve Warrant #4, from the General Account, dated 2/21/25, in the amount of $95,630.65, with key elements being sand from Peckham for $8,396.00, salt for $8,456.00, BC/BS health premiums for $16,623.25, and , helmets for the Fire Department from MES for $35,187 from ARPA funds. Mr. Bykowski seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously, with Mr. Sherman absent.
All Other Business: Reminder, Town Meeting, March 3, 2025, at 6:30PM.
Mr. Bykowski made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Paustian seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:21PM
Minutes respectfully submitted by Janet Barry