The meeting began with the Board addressing an agenda error, which misstated the date of the previous meeting’s minutes. A motion was passed to accept the corrected minutes for June 17th. The Board also approved the minutes for the executive session of the same date and July 22nd without requiring a discussion.

Attention then shifted to the unemployment assistance documentation received and the acceptance of motor vehicle excise abatement forms, which were deemed a reasonable number by the Board. A rescinded motor vehicle abatement was discussed due to the amount being less than the $5 threshold for reimbursement.

In addressing the allocation of free cash, the Board engaged in a conversation about the remaining funds from the overlay account that Chris, the Town Administrator, manages. The possibility of using these funds for the Board’s budget was considered, yet no concrete decisions were made. It was acknowledged that any surplus would return to free cash and could potentially be accessed through specific requests.

The approval of school tuition for a real estate appraisal course prompted a discussion regarding the cost and the need for further information on the course offerings. The Board agreed that the tuition fee had increased, speculating that it might be due to the course being held at a private convention center. Despite the increase, the Board moved forward with the approval process for the tuition payment.

The meeting also touched on cyclical inspections for the fiscal year 2025, with a list of streets marked for upcoming inspections being shared. The Board briefly discussed the sales of various properties in the area and their alignment with current assessed values. A question was raised about the process for updating the effective year built for properties that have been renovated, leading to a clarification that it is a manual process subject to the Board’s judgment.