Clark, who said he makes a point to stop by different Selectboard meetings in his coverage area, reviewed the contract, which typically runs from July 1 through June 30. It is not expected to vary from the current deal, with the exception of a clause noting the sheriff's department will be responsible for animal control.
Officials said the department has been functioning as the animal control officer in the past, but there has been no language in the contract to make that evident.
Prior to the contract discussions, Clark reviewed a new online survey that town officials across the county can access to view a variety of different activities within the field of law enforcement, including which streets are being patrolled, the number of citations issued and what type of calls officers are responding to.
According to Clark, he is still taking feedback from the different towns to redefine the program and make it more consistent for the entire county.
The sheriff said he hopes to get the system in place by May and is debating how much of the reports will be available to the general public.
Fire Chief Marty Forrett was also present during the meeting in order for the Selectboard members to sign the purchase agreement for a new fire truck for the town.
The town, which approved the purchase of the truck earlier in the month, will enter into a standard lease purchase agreement for the vehicle at a cost of $195,128, a number that was projected to be higher.
Board members seemed satisfied with the 3.79 percent interest rate, however they still may explore other options to see if a better rate is available before sending in the paperwork.
"If you find a better rate, that's fine too," said Forrett.
Fire officials bought the truck from the same company in Florida where two other vehicles have been purchased in the past.
In other business, town resident Robert Taylor submitted a proposal to change approximately 11 of the existing mercury vapor street lights to a metal halide light.
The move, according to Taylor, will be an energy efficient move for the town and will also help reduce the amount of glare on the street with no additional costs to Dummerston.
While the board members looked favorably upon the proposal, they decided to send the measure to the energy committee for further review.