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Cecilton: police activity, water use, Census outreach and July 6 election set
Summary
At its June 29 meeting, Cecilton council reviewed police and water reports, discussed Census outreach including a warning about potential per‑household revenue loss, set the July 6 election and said a planned electronic traffic sign project was abandoned pending possible grant pursuit.
Town officials reviewed a range of routine reports and local updates at the June 29, 2020 meeting, including police activity, water‑use trends, Census outreach and election logistics.
The Cecilton activity report was reviewed in the absence of Deputy Walmsley. "There were a lot of traffic stops," Mayor Joseph A. Zang III said, and the report noted an incident of a juvenile throwing fireworks near gas pumps. Member Danielle Zack said she had been asked twice to walk to the park with Administrator Cooper to check on people at the park and requested follow‑up.
The wastewater treatment plant and water‑supply report was reviewed; John Neddo was not present. Mayor Zang said the town "has sold a lot of water this spring due to filling and construction of pools," and staff noted the town is not treating more water than it is producing at this time.
Administrator Cooper described Census outreach plans and delays caused by COVID‑19. She said Census workers would use the community center for regrouping and training. Administrator Cooper relayed that "the way that it was explained to her was that $2000 can be lost per household that does not participate," and added that the town itself cannot obtain a list of nonresponding households though the Census committee can.
The council also set an election for Monday, July 6, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Election Committee was listed as Patricia Taylor, Sue Katzmire and Krystal Ringgold, with Hester Wise as Election Supervisor.
Member Zack asked about a public safety incentive; Administrator Cooper said there is a plan but the effort was tabled because of COVID‑19 and will be revisited. Resident Patricia Taylor asked about an electronic traffic sign; the council said the project had been abandoned because the vendor did not follow through, though Mayor Zang said the town could revisit the idea and pursue a grant in the future.
No formal votes were recorded for these informational items; they were recorded as reviews and announcements.
