Town of Brentwood Municipal Budget Committee Site Visit Minutes
The committee conducted a site visit to the Fire Department to assess facility maintenance requirements, including repairs for the fire alarm system, server, generator, and exterior siding. Discussions covered the long-term replacement schedule for emergency vehicles and apparatus. The committee also reviewed concerns regarding the management of revolving account funds, historical payment delays impacting the current budget, and the status of rental agreements and future financial planning for regional ALS services.
Jun 26, 2026
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The sub-committee discussed the proposed EMS contract with the town of Fremont, focusing on the financial and operational implications of transitioning to a single contract. The primary discussion points included the need for conservative financial estimation, potential call volume, staffing requirements for 24/7 service, and the impact on town resources. The committee also touched upon the challenges of data collection regarding private ambulance services and the necessity of ensuring that Brentwood residents are not negatively impacted by mutual aid requests.
Jan 13, 2026·Board meeting
Selectboard Minutes
The Selectboard meeting included several key actions and discussions. The Board approved the payroll and A/P manifest, as well as the consent agenda. An abatement request for a property in the River Run Development was approved, involving billing adjustments between the developer and the property owner. The Board approved an expenditure up to $3,601.50 for a replacement revenue-grade meter for the town's solar facility, including a 5-year cellular plan and Powerdash Pro subscription, with a follow-up needed on annual payment options. The Board approved the Budget Committee's recommended 2026 estimated revenue figure of $2,256,030 and the corresponding tax cap amount of $7,516,583. Several warrant articles were reviewed for discussion at a subsequent meeting, including funding for Fire/Rescue Vehicle Replacement, establishing a Fire Prevention/Inspection Revolving Fund, and establishing a new Firefighter/EMT position. Other warrant articles reviewed involved increasing the tax credit for service-connected disability, adding funds to the Master Plan Expendable Trust Fund, and adding significant amounts to various Capital Reserve Funds, including those for Information Systems Hardware, Revaluation, Town Buildings Maintenance, Fire Vehicles, Public Safety Radios, Municipal Building construction/renovation, Highway Vehicles/Equipment, and Town Owned Bridges. The Board also approved encumbering funds for ordered voting equipment, survey costs related to the Stevens property donation, and a survey for the Poor Farm Cemetery. Committee updates included discussions on Data Collection Guidelines for the revaluation, the agreement with the River Run Development regarding Mill Road improvements, and the need for a road paving warrant article. The Board also reviewed the School Budget, signed the assessing contract, and noted discrepancies in the welfare and code enforcement budgets.
