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Council approves shared purchase of PTO tiller; discusses Facebook page and facility repairs
Summary
Park staff proposed drainage and field improvements and the council approved a motion to buy a PTO tiller to be split 50/50 between sewer and water funds; members also discussed creating a town Facebook page and addressing a gap under new building sliding doors.
Park staff reported remaining ball games and frequent rain-related cancellations, and said they will solicit pricing for drainage improvements and brick dust to improve field playability. During the equipment discussion, council members reviewed price ranges for PTO tillers (examples cited roughly $1,600–$2,700 for various sizes) and debated brand reputations and size (a 6-foot unit was discussed for use on the larger tractor).
A council member moved to purchase a PTO tiller with cost split 50/50 between the sewer and water departments and proposed a maximum price in the neighborhood of $3,000; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. Members said they would seek both new and used options to find the best price. The body discussed budget responsibility and agreed the purchase could be justified from the water and sewer funds.
Separately, members discussed starting a town Facebook page to host livestreams and post announcements; they agreed that multiple administrators should share responsibilities so one staff member is not solely responsible. The council also discussed pouring concrete to fix a gap under sliding doors on a new town building, noting the need to ramp appropriately so equipment will not bottom out and scheduling a gravel delivery to finish grading.
The meeting concluded with community announcements, including a townwide yard sale scheduled for June 28.
