The Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 to schedule an August 24 public hearing on a draft ordinance establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The board discussed concerns about allowing taxpayer funding or borrowing for the fund but did not adopt the ordinance.
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What this means
Residents will have an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed Affordable Housing Trust Fund at a public hearing on August 24 at 6:00 p.m., in person and via Zoom. The fund is proposed primarily to accept donations and grants for planning or site reviews, while any taxpayer funding would require additional approvals. The board also approved several capital purchases and projects, including a new $252,855 highway wheel loader and $296,482 renovation of the Town Campus Gym locker and toilet rooms.
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Scheduled a public hearing for August 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. on the draft Affordable Housing Trust Fund ordinance; the vote was 4-1, with Selectman Wilson opposed.
Awarded a $252,855 contract to The W.I. Clark Company for a John Deere wheel loader and related equipment, funded through the Highway Vehicle Replacement Reserve.
Approved moving the replacement of a 2003 Volvo wheel loader from fiscal year 2029-30 to fiscal year 2026-27. The existing machine has more than 17,000 hours and was taken out of service because of safety concerns.
Approved a contract of $296,482 to BMP Construction for Town Campus Gym locker and toilet room renovations.
Approved a $147,442.69 contract to Demco for replacement furniture in the Polson Middle School Library Media Center.
Approved a $19,950 special appropriation to the Town Clerk and Registrar of Voters Reserve Fund to help even out election-related costs.
Accepted a $23,500 donation to Madison Youth and Family Services for financial hardship assistance, along with early voting and youth employment grants.
Received the Ad Hoc Facilities Committee's proposed 10- to 15-year Buildings and Land Use Plan and directed town staff to begin prioritizing capital projects in coordination with the Capital Improvement Plan.
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