Sanford council approves FY amendment and pays $67,164.80 in bills; $20,000 retention tied to sidewalk inspection

The Sanford Village Council voted unanimously on July 8 to approve the FY 23/24 Second Amendment and to pay bills totaling $67,164.80, including a $20,000 retention payment to Three Rivers Corporation that the council made contingent on inspecting concrete sidewalk improvements at Sanford Park.

Treasurer Travis Raymond presented monthly financial statements and Marcus Thrush moved to approve the Second Amendment for FY 23/24; Don Whaley seconded and the council voted in favor. The council then reviewed bills submitted for payment. Marcus Thrush moved to pay the bills, with clerk notes that the $20,000 retention payment to Three Rivers Corporation is contingent upon council inspection of the sidewalk work before release of that retention.

Other administrative actions included approval of minutes from the June 10 regular meeting and the June 26 special budget meeting. DPW Superintendent Matt Hall reported that Kokaly repaired the park sprinkler system and that the village will pay the invoice and seek reimbursement from Sanford Youth Sports (S.Y.S.). Hall said he will research options for a used dump truck and is obtaining bids for concrete sidewalks with two replacement options (4' x 275' to link to existing north side of Cass Street or 4' x 475' to reach Cedar Street) with elevation repairs included in the bids. Council also clarified that recent 'no truck' signage was intended to restrict overweight dam-construction equipment from side streets.

The council's motions to approve financials and pay bills passed unanimously; the meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.