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Council approves transfers, ARPA adjustments, labor contracts and several routine items; residents press for traffic signage
Summary
Council approved a consent agenda that included a $353,609 transfer for DPW shortfalls, ARPA fund adjustments, collective bargaining agreements and non‑union wage increases; residents asked for immediate placement of traffic signs and other operational follow‑ups.
At its June 15 meeting the Town Council approved a consent agenda and several standalone resolutions and nominations spanning budget transfers, ARPA reallocations, labor contracts and administrative appointments.
Key votes: the council approved transfers to cover Department of Public Works buildings and RRM shortfalls totaling $353,609 (roll call 10‑0), reallocated $16,560.78 in completed ARPA/COVID projects toward a pump station construction service, and adopted four‑year collective bargaining agreements with CSEA Local 2001 and the Supervisory Union (effective 07/01/2025–06/30/2029). The council also approved non‑union wage increases effective 07/01/2026 (aggregate sums noted in the resolution). Several nominations to commissions were approved by voice vote.
Public commenters urged operational follow‑ups: resident Laurie Davis requested that Public Works install three traffic signs (do‑not‑enter, one‑way and no‑outlet) near a restaurant on Maple Avenue after repeated wrong‑way driving; the town manager said Sergeant Myers and traffic staff would guide placement and that installation across from the private property was likely. The council signaled consensus to proceed where placement is on town property and to refer placement complications to the public safety subcommittee.
Other administrative items approved included job description updates (cost neutral), the turf‑field summertime use amendment to allow limited community use while the Annex field is replaced, and a schedule canceling two regular August meetings. The meeting closed after roll calls showing unanimous support for the consent and other agenda items.
What happens next: Staff will implement approved transfers and collective bargaining provisions, post the adopted wage and job‑description changes, coordinate sign placement with police traffic staff, and start the Annex field replacement project.
