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Council approves CIP bid recommendations, discontinues 'No Mow May' observance and directs handbook revisions
Summary
The council recommended award of several CIP bids (library elevator, dump truck, mower), voted to discontinue the 'No Mow May' observance and directed staff to revise compensation/work-schedule language in the employee handbook for counsel review; multiple motions passed by voice vote or roll call.
Council reviewed several capital improvement project bids and recommended awards for items including the library elevator, public works equipment (dump truck, mower) and other items in the capital borrowing plan. Staff noted most bids came in under estimate; the elevator vendor projected a completion timeline that aligns with project expectations.
During discussion, councilmembers raised budget and timing questions and then moved to recommend approval of the bid awards in the capital borrowing plan; that motion passed on a voice vote.
On a separate item, council considered the town’s 'No Mow May' observance. Following constituent feedback and discussion about pollinator benefits versus downtown appearance and maintenance burdens, the council voted to discontinue the observance and to recommend reinstating the prior mowing ordinance.
Finally, staff proposed minor revisions to the employee handbook (compensation and work-schedule language cleanup, removal of obsolete items). Council moved to direct staff to prepare the amended handbook and bring it to counsel for approval; a roll call was recorded for that motion.
