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Date: 7/11/2022
BRIMFIELD – Following an executive session with the Select Board and Police Chief Charles Kuss, a unanimous decision was reached regarding the chief’s mandatory retirement.
George Adams, board member, explained that based on the June 30 executive session, they are unable to share all details since it is a personnel matter. “However, I can share with you the results of our conversation, which were agreed on by all parties,” said Adams.
He continued, “First, Chief Kuss is still our active police chief, with full support of this board. Two, due to the mandatory retirement age and the chief’s desire, he will remain chief until November 30, 2022. Three, over the next few months, we will be working with the chief to create a stable, safe transfer of power to the new chief.”
Over the next few Select Board meetings, Adams said they will be discussing the job description and application process to allow for a smooth transition process.
“We are thankful for [the] chief’s service and look forward to celebrating his retirement and thanking him for his years of service,” added Adams.
ARPA request for electronic voting
Michael Miller, town moderator, made a request to use American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds for electronic voting at Annual Town Meeting.
At the recent Annual Town Meeting, Miller asked residents if they would be interested in moving next year’s meeting to Tantasqua Regional High School. With the majority expressing disinterest, Miller said he conducted his own research to see how much it would cost for the town to purchase their own counters.
By switching to this method, Miller said he thinks it would “expedite” the overall meeting.
Between Miller and Debra Fagerstrom, town clerk, he said they “compromised” and decided they would need to purchase 400 counters. He noted that they will last for 20 years.
The total cost of purchasing these counters is $12,865. Miller explained that the cost includes the two pieces of equipment that tallies the votes, along with free lessons on using this voting method.
He made a motion to request the $12,865, with $400 to come from an electronic voting company called Meridia and the remaining sum to come from ARPA funds.
Suzanne Collins, vice chair, thanked Miller for his efforts but asked to table the idea until the board decides on the public well system for the library, Town Hall Annex and Town Hall.
Appointments
Paul Vandal was appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals. He will serve a three-year term.