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Council moves to recommend two-day watering schedule and outreach to residents
Summary
Council reviewed a watering recommendation — two days per week with even/odd addressing, limited session lengths, and a recommendation to avoid Sunday watering — and directed staff to prepare outreach materials and consult neighboring towns for consistency.
The Cleveland Town Council on April 9 reviewed a proposed watering recommendation intended to conserve secondary water and harmonize timing with neighboring towns.
Staff and council members discussed a template that recommends even/odd addressing, two days per week of watering, and limiting sessions (roughly 30 minutes per session for programmed sprinklers). Committee member (S2) summarized neighboring town practices, noting some towns use two days per week and that secondary-water shareholders in others receive seasonal allocations. Committee member (S5) urged simple, clear guidance for residents and suggested outreach via the town Facebook page and a flyer.
Council members emphasized practicality and enforceability: Chair (S1) said the template should be informational rather than punitive because the town lacks enforcement mechanisms for private lawn watering. Members asked staff to create a simple flyer with tips for conserving water and to coordinate timing with nearby towns and water districts where feasible.
The council did not adopt an ordinance; instead, members agreed to proceed with outreach and finalize recommended days/times once the template and cross-jurisdictional comparisons are compiled.
