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Laketown council authorizes pursuit of second-source water grant and IT backup contract
Summary
Mayor Willis was authorized to pursue an alternative second-source water grant (estimated application cost ~$10,000, with engineering firm offering to cover half if unsuccessful), and the council approved a contract for IT backup services; both actions were recorded as approved June 3.
Laketown — The Laketown Town Council on June 3 authorized the mayor to pursue an alternative grant to fund a second-source well and approved a contract for IT backup and storage services.
Mayor Brandon Willis said he had followed up with Representative Moore’s office on the town’s earlier grant request and identified another grant opportunity that does not use median household income in eligibility calculations. The estimated cost to prepare the application is approximately $10,000; the engineering firm assisting the town has offered to cover half that cost if the town does not receive the grant. Council Member Kris Hodges moved to allow the mayor to pursue the grant and to approve the potential cost to the town; Council Member Kirsten Gash seconded the motion and the minutes record it as passing unanimously.
IT backup: Clerk Lisa requested authority to contract with Les Olsen IT for installation, backup and storage of town computer data. Council Member Denise Johnson moved to authorize the contract; Council Member Burdette Weston seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Why it matters: Securing a second source of water is a major infrastructure priority with potential long-term costs and regulatory dependencies; implementing reliable IT backups protects municipal records and continuity of operations.
What’s next: Mayor Willis will proceed with grant application work with engineers; the town awaits further responses from Representative Moore’s office about prior requests. The town attorney will continue to be involved for related contractual and legal reviews as required.
