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Board reviews pump‑repair quotes, approves siren service and vouchers; public comment on opioid funds
Summary
The board reviewed a quote to rebuild two sewer pumps rather than buying new units, approved a 24/7 siren service option and vouchers by voice vote, and heard a public comment about repurposing opioid funds as a dollar‑for‑dollar match to a DHA grant.
Sewer staff presented repair vs. replacement estimates for a 70‑horsepower pump at Station No. 1: a rebuild was quoted at $25,583 per pump, while buying new would cost about $67,000. Staff recommended rebuilding both pumps to save capital expense, noting that rebuilds take longer and require using a backup pump during the work.
On emergency alerting, the board reviewed two siren‑service options and members said the 24/7 option was appropriate; a motion to select the 24/7 service was moved and seconded and advanced. The board then took a separate motion to approve vouchers; Tony Watts moved to approve vouchers, a board member seconded, and the motion passed by voice vote.
In public comment, Josh Grave of Safe Haven requested to reserve the town green for an event and reported a change in grant matching: opioid funds awarded earlier could not be used by a partner as the expected match, so Safe Haven plans to use the opioid funds instead as a dollar‑for‑dollar match (up to $150,000) to a DHA funding opportunity to support transportation services.
What’s next: Staff will follow up with cost estimates for pump rebuild scheduling and warranty questions, coordinate contracting for the 24/7 siren service, and process the approved vouchers. Safe Haven will bring updated grant documentation to staff as it pursues the DHA match.
