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Selectboard and Town Manager  
The Williamstown Selectboard meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at the Williamstown High School Library unless otherwise posted. Click here to read Minutes - Ordinances - Permits

Town Manager -  Ed Magee    -  (802) 433-6671
PO Box 646
Williamstown, VT 05679
E-mail-twnmgr@williamstownvt.org

Selectboard:

Francis Covey-Chair
Stan Corneille
Larry Hebert
Chris Peloquin
Arthur Stone

Upcoming Meeting Dates:  

Selectboard Meeting - May 21, 2008, 7pm at the Williamstown High School Library.

How to get on the Agenda for a Selectboard Meeting
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The Town Manager and Selectboard Members are the ones that can add items and issues to the Agenda. If they feel they can't resolve your concerns by telephone or a meeting then they will have it added to the next Agenda as New Business.

If you have a topic that concerns you and you feel it needs to be addressed your first step would be to call the Town Manager at 433-6671. Many issues can be resolved with a telephone call or a meeting with the Town Manager.

You may also call your Selectboard Members and present the issue to them. They will then contact the Town Manager to add your issues or concerns to the Agenda if it can't be resolved by the Town Manger or Selectboard Member by telephone or a meeting.

If you have documentation for the issue a good idea would to bring it to the Town Hall and asked to have it put in the Board's packet. The information should reach the Town Manager's office by noon time the Wednesday before the next Selectboard meeting. Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Monday's of each month.

It helps to have the information ahead of time so the Board will have time to review it before the meeting. That will help with the time frame of 15 minutes allowed for each item. If more time is needed the Selectboard Chairman may allow for it. But if the issue needs more research and review than you may be scheduled to continue at the next meeting. The Selectboard will continue with your issue until it is resolved.


 SELECTBOARD MINUTES:
   
    July 16, 2007
    August 6, 2007
    August 20, 2007
    September 4 , 2007
    September 17 , 2007
    October 1, 2007
    October 15, 2007
    November 5, 2007
    October 16, 2007 (hearing)
    November 5, 2007
    November 19, 2007
    December 3, 2007
    December 17, 2007


Town of Williamstown - Job Description

TOWN MANAGER

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Town Manager is responsible for the efficient management and operation of the affairs of the Town in accordance with the State Law, Town Policy and Ordinances. Such directives, regulations and Policies as the Board of Selectman (Board) may from time to time adopt. Specifically, the Town Manager shall have the powers and duties enumerated in V.S.A. title 24 Chapter 37 Section 1236, and shall exercise these powers and duties in the manner required by this chapter, including but without limitations, Sections 1232,1233,1234, and 1235.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The Town Manager shall be appointed by the Board and shall in all matters be subject to its direction and supervision and shall serve at the will of the Board. The Town Manager may be appointed for a specified term that may be renewed only upon mutual agreement. The Board shall determine compensation and the Town Manager may be appointed by means of an employment agreement that further specifies the terms of employment. A six month probationary period is required for a newly appointed Town Manager.

SUPERVISIORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Town Manager directly and indirectly supervises all Town employees. His/Her responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. The Town Manager is solely responsible for the appointment and removal of subordinate officers and employees under his/her supervision and shall fix the compensation thereof. The Town Manager shall not exercise supervision over the Town Clerk or Treasurer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Attends all regular and special meetings of the Board of Selectman as required. Preparation and approval of agenda items at his/her discretion or as requested by any Selectboard member.

Keeps full and complete records of the affairs of his/hers office reporting same to the Board on a regular basis. Keeps the Board fully advised as to the needs of the Town, within the scope of his/her duties. Prepares annual budgets for General, Highway, Equipment, Sewer and Water funds for Selectboard approval.

Directs and supervises the accounting and controlling functions necessary to insure compliance with the budget as adopted by the Voters. Directs Town personnel practices, to include disciplinary actions and annual pay recommendations. Assist the Board in developing polices and ordinances for the general direction of Town Affairs.

Works closely with the public, receiving inquiries and complaints and attending to the resolution of same.

Acts as purchasing agent for the Town.

Monitors legislation pending in the legislature; secures policy direction from the Board and communicates same to the legislators.

Serves as Road Commissioner and Delinquent Tax Collector, keeping the Board updated.

Serves as representative of the Board in communications with the representatives of Federal, State and County agencies on matters pertaining to Town programs or other Town business. Reviews notifications of grant opportunities, researches and discusses same with appropriate Municipal officials to determine benefits of applying. Completes, or assists with the application process.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Through knowledge of public administration, including personnel management, financial management, and public sector management principals, policies and practices; the ability to interpret and apply municipal policies and procedures, Town ordinances and Federal and State statutes. Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and inspect the work of professional, technical and support personnel; ability to delegate responsibility. Ability to prepare and present technical and statistical reports; ability to negotiate and resolve disputes effectively; ability to exercise creativity and initiative in resolving Town problems and issues and in carrying out administrative responsibilities. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, Town officials, the business community, the general public and State, Regional, and Federal officials. Working knowledge of road maintenance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

Graduation from an accredited college or university and five years senior management experience; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.


 Town Ordinances:

 Permits:

Overweight Vehicles

  •   Instructions (Word)
  •   Over Weight Fleet Permit (PDF)
  •   Over Weight Single Permit (PDF)
  •   Mobile Home Transport Permit (PDF)


Water Reclassification Information
The Agency of Natural Resources, Waste Management Division has posted an information section on the proposed reclassification of groundwater in the Williamstown Village area. It contains most of the current, electronically available reports on the matter.


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