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Waynetown council approves routine business: culverts, opioid documents, employee‑handbook changes and vendor moves
Summary
At its Aug. 13 meeting the Waynetown Town Council approved culvert replacements paid from the stormwater fund, authorized the council president to sign opioid documents, adopted employee handbook revisions, approved use of a drug-testing vendor, and directed staff to solicit trash bids for 2026. Several administrative and budget timeline items were also discussed.
The Waynetown Town Council handled a series of administrative and housekeeping items at its Aug. 13 meeting, approving a number of motions and setting timelines for upcoming budget and grant actions.
On utility and public‑works action, councilors authorized installing culverts at two Short Street locations (Nowling and Heath driveways) to be paid from the stormwater fund (motion passed 4-0). The council also discussed a pending Peerless pump test quote and told Utility Superintendent John Warren to proceed with well‑pump procurement when bids arrive.
On finance and grants, the clerk outlined the 2026 budget calendar (public hearing Sept. 10, 2025; adoption Nov. 8, 2025) and said Waynetown’s circuit breaker estimate for 2026 is $9,500. Council approved a 4-0 motion to authorize Town Council President Bob Cox to sign the town’s opioid documents; clerk explained there are restricted county‑level opioid funds and unrestricted town funds.
On personnel and operations, council approved attorney‑drafted employee handbook revisions (4-0) and voted to pursue Franciscan Working Well as a drug‑testing vendor after reviewing pricing. Council discussed options to improve park security — additional cameras versus hiring night coverage — and a potential candidate (Caleb Berry) willing to work 12–15 hours weekly at $20 per hour.
Other actions: the council waived a $475 pool rental fee for a private wedding on Aug. 10 for Sam and Emily (motion passed); directed staff to prepare a reconnect fee schedule for utilities to be reviewed at the next meeting; and instructed the clerk to advertise Community Crossings grant opportunities and meet PASER and application deadlines. The council also discussed beginning trash‑contract solicitations ahead of the January 2026 contract expiration.
