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Hertford council unanimous on administrative items, bonds and task orders
Summary
On Nov. 14 the council unanimously approved a no‑wake zone concurrence, a $750,000 fidelity bond for the town finance officer, surplus of WWTP equipment, Withers Ravenel Task Orders 2 & 3, budget amendments, and staff holiday/bonuses.
The Town of Hertford Council recorded unanimous votes on multiple administrative and procedural items during its Nov. 14 regular session.
Key recorded outcomes:
- No‑wake zone resolution: Council concurred with the North Carolina Wildlife Commission’s finding that the no‑wake zone at the new bridge should be expanded and requested rulemaking and buoy placement; motion approved unanimously.
- Fidelity bond for finance officer: Responding to a new North Carolina legislative requirement (minimum individual bond equal to 10% of municipal budget, capped at $1 million), Manager Cole recommended a $750,000 bond based on the town’s budget; Councilwoman Connie Brothers moved approval and the council voted 5‑0 to set the bond at $750,000 for the current and future finance officers.
- Surplus WWTP equipment: Council approved declaring multiple inoperable items surplus (Cushman utility vehicle, generator, lawn equipment, old bypass pump, air compressor, light tower); motion passed 5‑0.
- Withers Ravenel Task Orders 2 & 3: Council approved Task Order 2 (Sewer System Rehabilitation) and Task Order 3 (Water Treatment System Improvements) after Manager Cole presented staffing, cost, time, statutes and process details; motion passed 5‑0.
- Budget Amendments 2 & 3: Council approved two budget amendments to correct a line‑item placement and move funds from contingency within the same fund; motion passed 5‑0.
- Staff holiday, longevity pay and bonuses: Council approved the town’s holiday luncheon schedule, longevity pay timing (payments scheduled for Nov. 23), one‑day pay bonuses mid‑December for qualifying employees, and recommended bonus compensation for two permanent part‑time employees not eligible for longevity pay; motion passed 5‑0.
Votes were consistently recorded as unanimous in the meeting minutes; no roll‑call dissent or abstentions were recorded for the listed items.
