Council adopts policy handbook, authorizes sidewalk survey and replacement, and approves utility-assistance payment

At its regular meeting the council approved several administrative items by voice vote, including adoption of the town policy handbook, authorization for a sidewalk survey and permission for a resident to install a concrete sidewalk and driveway at his expense, and payment of a current utility bill from the town’s assistance fund.

During new business, a resident identified in the transcript as Mr. Malot asked to place a concrete sidewalk and driveway in front of his home and said he would pay the costs. Council members discussed ensuring the sidewalk alignment and elevations are correct for future block-wide sidewalk work. The council voted to have the town survey the front property line (a surveyor will place pins on the front corners) and to allow the sidewalk and driveway installation; staff will coordinate elevations and construction details with Luke, the street commissioner.

Separately, the council moved to pay a resident’s current utility bill from the assistance fund. The transcript included a stated remaining fund balance that was not clearly transcribed; the council approved using the available assistance funds to cover the month’s bill. All motions were carried by voice vote; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the transcript.

Council members also approved signing claims and adjourned the meeting.