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Votes at a glance: Bethany Beach council approves routine reports, contracts and purchases
Summary
At its Feb. 20 meeting the council approved routine agenda items and several procurement actions, including a $58,696 change order for Lake Bethany, an $84,200 pump-control upgrade, and a $78,249 public-works truck purchase; council also adopted an ASBPA centennial resolution.
The Bethany Beach Town Council took several formal actions at its Feb. 20 meeting.
• Agenda and minutes: The council approved the meeting agenda and the Jan. 16, 2026 minutes.
• Financial report and tax adjustments: The council approved the town's unaudited financial report through Jan. 31, 2026 and approved Tax Adjustment List No. 3 (quarterly assessment adjustments for renovated homes).
• Resolution 2026-1 (ASBPA centennial): The council adopted a resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association.
• Mertech change order: The council approved a Mertech change order for vinyl sheeting and extended sheet length at Lake Bethany in the amount of $58,696.
• Keystone purchase order: The council approved a purchase order to Keystone Engineering for a transfer-pump building control panel upgrade and software in the amount of $84,200; the town stated funds are budgeted in the current year.
• Public-works vehicle: The council approved purchase of a 2026 Ford F-350 one-ton pickup for public works in the amount of $78,249; the purchase includes a plow and will be paid in the FY2027 budget year.
Where recorded in the transcript, votes were by voice with motions and seconds; the meeting record provided in the transcript did not include roll-call tallies or named movers and seconders for most motions. All items listed above were approved at the Feb. 20 meeting as described.
