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Council approves multiple contracts, vehicle loan and staffing, and authorizes infrastructure work
Summary
The council authorized a 10-year water tower maintenance contract, approved a $23,324 vehicle loan for a police truck, authorized sewer-main lining and CCMG resurfacing contracts, approved several equipment purchases and rentals, and hired a part-time dispatcher; all motions passed unanimously.
The Middletown Town Council approved a series of procurement and personnel actions at its May 7 meeting.
Major contracts and financing: The council authorized a 10-year maintenance contract with Leary Construction for $28,700 per year for service on two water towers; because this exceeded the budget by $11,700, the motion included transferring that amount from Water Cash Reserves to the Water Operating Fund. The Clerk-Treasurer read RESOLUTION 2019-05-07-01 authorizing a $23,324 loan from Star Financial Bank to purchase a 2019 Ford F-150 police truck; the council approved the resolution unanimously.
Public works contracts: The council authorized the Town Council President to sign an agreement and Notice-to-Proceed with Inland Waters to perform sewer main lining on 10th Street north of Locust Street. It also authorized agreement and a Notice-to-Proceed with Baumgartner & Co. to execute the 2018 INDOT CCMG grant to repave 8th and 10th Streets.
Equipment, rentals and hires: The council voted to hire Kira Smith as a part-time Dispatcher Grade 1. It authorized the Fire Chief to purchase a used air compressor and repair it for up to $5,000; approved renting two flow meters for 90 days at $8,621; authorized purchase of a utility truck bed toolbox from Clark Truck Equipment for $7,266 to be paid from Water Operating Fund after transferring funds from Water Cash Reserves; and agreed to remove recycling dumpsters from the municipal parking lot.
Why it matters: These approvals commit town funds and shift budget reserves to cover higher recurring expenses (water-tower contract) and capital needs (police vehicle, equipment). Many of the actions were listed as unanimous motions; the minutes do not record dissenting views.
Next steps: Several actions require administrative follow-up (signing contracts, transferring funds, implementing loan), and the Town Attorney was directed to draft ordinances for traffic and parking changes noted elsewhere in the minutes.
