(7/28) Rules of procedures adopted for town meetings

The Town Council approved rules of procedures for the Commissioners meetings.

These rules of procedures serve as a guide to assist commissioners in the orderly and efficient conduct of all matters that come before the council, such as agenda items, public hearings, and meetings.

A small modification was additionally approved to clarify language pertaining to the commissioner majority vote.

The procedures were written by the town’s legal counsel and the documentation established continuity of structure for moving forward in the event of the town manager’s absence or a new board, Willets said.

The town did not previously have procedures in place, and it is something that should we should have, Town Manager Cathy Willets said.

Grants Sought For New Parking Meters

The Town Council approved a resolution authorizing town staff to apply for federal assistance with the USDA Rural Development to bring in updated parking meters to Main Street.

The proposed project would replace the 125 existing meters with approximately 80 new dual payment meters that accept both coin and credit card payments. New parking meters are needed as the existing coin-only meters are over 20 years old, according to Grants Administrator Madeline Shaw. Several of the current meters in place are also out of service with parts that can no longer be found for repair. The new meters will also declutter Main Street by reducing the number of meters from 125 to 80 due to the ability to purchase double space meters.

If approved, the anticipated total cost of the project is $65,000, of which the town is requesting $35,750, or 55 percent of the total project, in community facility grant funding.

The board approved the requested funding as part of the FY 24 budget.