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Manager: FEMA claim tops $2 million; playground and pickleball updates
Summary
Town Manager Paul Sabiston briefed the Board on a FEMA public‑assistance claim exceeding $2 million (water and sewer repairs ~ $1.5M), Lake Park playground status, near‑term pickleball court completion, and library opening schedule pushed by a week or two.
Town Manager Paul Sabiston told the Board staff continues to work on a FEMA public‑assistance claim for the Town that, as submitted, totals more than $2 million. He said the town's claims for water and sewer repairs — totaling over $1.5 million — appear promising during administrative review with FEMA, but that the review will continue for several weeks.
Sabiston said Public Works is reviewing short‑term stormwater improvements to address recurring severe‑weather impacts and staff will aim to present the first report to the Board in early December. He also reported that Lake Park Playground is open for public use but still awaiting repairs and that the main portions of the pickleball courts will be completed this week when new nets are installed; staff will consider windscreens and lighting in early 2026.
On the new library, staff met recently with County and Regional Library System representatives to refine hours and holiday schedules; Sabiston said a planned early‑January opening will likely be pushed back one to two weeks to ensure readiness for opening events.
During public comment Daniel Behnke requested consideration for expanding golf‑cart access to additional streets; Mayor Pro‑tem Bryan Bowles noted state‑maintained roads create legal limitations in some locations. Several residents raised stormwater and drainage concerns during zoning hearings, which Sabiston and staff said will be addressed during engineering review for each proposed development.
