13:02A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the town’s sick bank policy, which has reached an urgent state as a new application is expected soon. The policy currently restricts new employees from joining due to a cap on hours, which has not increased despite the expiration of older hours. The board plans to re-evaluate this policy to ensure it serves all town employees effectively. This issue had been previously discussed, and members recalled a possible resolution from last year, which will be reviewed in the meeting minutes.

01:36Preparations for the annual town meeting were also a focus, with discussions on logistics and content. The meeting will be held at the local school with audio support from Dogwood Audio. Members discussed ensuring clarity on articles, particularly around the capital stabilization override from the previous year. The Finance Committee, represented by Dylan Corpida and Joe, will present budget highlights, while the Selectboard will coordinate to provide context on capital stabilization.

06:40Another topic was the need for Selectboard representation on the FCAT board, as currently, there is none. The board discussed the importance of having a member from the Selectboard to ensure proper representation of the town’s interests. Meetings are hybrid, occurring either on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, and the board will determine who will take on this responsibility after the FCAT charter updates in May.