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Staff reports MBRC grant review delay; Caribou Bridge likely needs closure planning; fluoride discussion tabled
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Summary
Water staff reported the MBRC grant remains in limbo pending additional environmental review, updated members on Caribou Bridge comment review (staff advised planning for closure), and the board voted to table further discussion of adding fluoride.
Water department staff updated the board on operations, grant status, and infrastructure. Members thanked crews for repeated overnight responses to leaks and noted crews’ dedication.
On grants, staff said the MBRC grant is "still in limbo on the environmental review" and that federal guidelines may require additional work even for previously permitted, shovel‑ready projects: "The initial feeling is that more work will need to be done," Member (Speaker 3) said. Staff committed to monitor the review and push for acceptance of the prior review but cautioned the process is not resolved on the record.
On infrastructure, staff reported there were no substantive updates to change plans for the Caribou Bridge: reviewers have issued comments and "they're gonna review the comments and determine their next phase," Member (Speaker 3) said, and staff advised planning for a possible closure despite no immediate change being announced.
The board received a memo and then considered continuing discussion on fluoride in the water supply. Member (Speaker 2) moved to table the fluoride discussion "until a later time." The motion was seconded and the board voted to table the item; the transcript records the motion and second but does not record detailed roll‑call votes.
Members also discussed an opportunity to extend a waterline or install a conduit/sleeve during planned work on South Main; members agreed it is worth considering for the summer project and to mark plans accordingly.
