The town council voted to hire Phoenix Landscaping to repair long-standing drainage problems at the pavilion and to clean the site’s gutters, approving a contractor quote of approximately $2,600. Mayor said the work will include digging and running two drainage lines to stop rainwater from flowing into a pavilion restroom that the town rents each weekend. Council members said the job should start within the next couple of weeks and the town will notify the public via social media about timing and any short-term impacts.

Why it matters: The pavilion is a recurring rental location and the council said repeated water intrusion was damaging facilities and risking future revenue from rentals. The approved work is intended to fix grading and drainage and reduce ongoing maintenance costs.

At the meeting the mayor credited Amanda, a staff member, for soliciting multiple quotes and presenting options in a prior working group. Amanda’s procurement was described as the basis for recommending Phoenix Landscaping. Jim, the town maintenance worker, reported several recent repairs to park equipment and grounds — including replacing a rotted swing armrest, repairing a mower motor and tire, sealing holes in the back parking area, and ongoing work on a drain problem at the pavilion — and said the repairs had saved the town contractor costs.

Discussion and decision: Council discussion focused on timing and public notification. After questions about start date and duration, a council member made a motion to approve the Phoenix Landscaping quote for about $2,600; a second was recorded and the motion was approved. Council members said the contractor should begin work so it does not conflict with scheduled rentals and that the town will post scheduling information online.

Background: Council members said the drainage issue had been discussed in prior working-group meetings; the town sought multiple quotes before recommending this contractor. No vote details tying individual council members to “yes” or “no” were provided in the transcript.

Next steps: Phoenix Landscaping is scheduled to begin work within weeks; staff will confirm the exact start date and expected duration and post notices for pavilion users.