After skipping a year – and going without an audit last year, selectmen said the town must contract with an outside firm to review the books as soon as possible.
BRIMFIELD - After skipping a year – and going without an audit last year - selectmen on Monday said the town must contract with an outside firm to review the books as soon as possible.
Communities and school systems are known to use a certified public accounting firm to perform an audit every year.
Some Brimfield officials explained the reason for no audit last year as result of the June tornado that destroyed many homes and killed a person in town, the August tropical storm Irene that caused flooding and road damage, and the massive October snowstorm that caused widespread power outages for a week or more in the area.
In other business selectmen unanimously approved a 10-year contract with TV and Internet provider Charter Communications
The board also ruled on a complaint by Marcel Burque, who alleged selectmen violated the state’s open meeting law.
“The complainant failed to allege any violation of the open meeting law,” selectmen said in the form of a motion they approved 3 – 0.
Facility problems were also discussed.
Municipal employees said skunks had found their way into the town hall annex, where the roof has been leaking. A member of the historical commission attended the meeting asking selectmen to do something about the growing water damage at the Bell Tower at the nearby town hall building.
Selectmen said they only have $2,900 available to in an account that was supposed to be used to fix broken windows at town hall.
In another matter long-serving finance committeeman Norman Silberman has retired, as has the selectmen’s assistant, Carol DelNegro.
Carol Warren will replace DelNegro next month. In the interim, former Town Clerk Pam Beall has been filling in.