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Pocomoke council approves planning contracts, park lighting and other business; sets special election for District 3
Summary
At its Jan. 14 meeting the Pocomoke City council approved several contract awards and appointments, held a first reading on a charter amendment to give the mayor tie-breaking authority, and voted to hold a special election to fill the District 3 council vacancy.
Pocomoke City council handled multiple agenda items Jan. 14, approving a set of contract awards, making appointments to boards and commissions, and voting to call a special election to fill a vacant District 3 seat.
Contracts and planning - The council approved an award for the Cypress Park tennis/pickleball lighting project to a bidder who agreed to reduce their price by $2,500 to match the grant award; staff said Delmarva Power will elevate the transformer/service panel as needed for the project. Staff recommended awarding the contract to Ariel Services Incorporated and the council approved the award on a voice vote. - The council awarded a contract to update the city's comprehensive plan to Peter Johnston (author of the 2014 plan) after receiving only two bids;…
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