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Town manager briefs trustees on sewer mapping, equipment needs and insect-control assessment
Summary
Town manager Seth Hopkins updated trustees on plans to piggyback sewer mapping on the fire district's system, a proposed used mini skid steer estimated at $16,000—$18,000, withdrawal of larger energy upgrade funding, and a $56,145 insect-control assessment the town may ask trustees to partially cover.
At the June 27 meeting of the Trustees of Public Funds, town manager Seth Hopkins reported four items he had raised at a prior meeting and provided updates on possible trustee-funded projects.
Hopkins said the town expects to piggyback on the fire district's mapping technology to map the sewer collection system rather than purchasing a standalone system. "We think we're going to be added as a user to the fire district's mapping," Hopkins said, and he committed to give further updates as coordination proceeds.
On equipment, Hopkins said five new-equipment quotes for a mini skid steer ranged from $32,223 to $36,865 but staff believe a suitable used machine could be obtained for roughly $16,000 to $18,000. "Our staff believes that a used mini skid steer could be obtained suitable for the purpose for in the range of half the price," he said, and trustees were told a future vote may be requested for that purchase.
Hopkins said proposed efficiency upgrades at the wastewater treatment facility, recommended in prior MERP evaluations, are being withdrawn as a trustee funding request. Instead, the energy committee will attempt lower-cost work and weatherization measures without trustee funds.
Hopkins also raised the Otter Creek Watershed Insect Control District's assessment for the town at $56,145 for the coming year and suggested trustees consider covering half the assessment. He reminded trustees they had previously agreed to make roughly $60,000 available from trust revenues for the year; Hopkins said identified needs (a used skid steer and half the insect-control assessment) total about $46,000, leaving roughly $14,000 for other applications.
Hopkins closed by reiterating that the town of Brandon is the sole named beneficiary of Shirley Farr's legacy and that trustees manage the fund to ensure the will's terms are followed.
