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Pocomoke City council approves wastewater plant camera upgrade, lowest bid $6,652.57
Summary
Council approved purchase and installation of upgraded cameras at the wastewater treatment plant to improve visibility of dumping points; Safe House submitted the low bid of $6,652.57 and the purchase was approved by voice vote.
The Pocomoke City council approved an upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant camera system to improve monitoring of incoming discharges. A Pocomoke City representative told the council the cameras had not been updated since 2012 and that current camera angles do not show where sewage haulers actually dump, limiting enforcement of improper discharges such as grease.
Officials said the city solicited bids, received two responses and selected Safe House as the low bidder at $6,652.57. The representative presented photos of proposed camera locations and explained the goal is to place cameras so staff can directly observe what is dumped into lagoons.
Council members asked whether installation would be complex and how long it would take; the presenter said installation would not require extensive work and showed camera-angle plans. The council moved to approve the purchase and installation (motion by an unidentified council member, second by an unidentified member) and approved the item by voice vote.
Why it matters: Upgraded camera coverage is intended to help staff identify illegal dumping into lagoons and address odor complaints residents reported in the past. The transcript records a prior smell near the elementary school and council members said improved monitoring could help prevent similar problems.
Next steps: City staff will proceed with contracting Safe House to install upgraded cameras and monitor for improper discharges. The transcript does not record a procurement contract signature date or warranty details.
