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Council agrees staff can begin purchases to help volunteers repair holiday wreaths
Summary
Volunteers asked the town to buy greenery and components now so they can start repairing wreaths rather than waiting for next year's budget; staff indicated available funds and the manager has delegation authority to begin purchases (council asked staff to coordinate vendor/quotes).
Councilors heard from staff and discussed a citizen request to purchase wreath components so volunteers can begin repairing and refurbishing the town's Christmas wreaths now rather than waiting for the next budget cycle. The volunteers said making wreaths by hand takes months; councilors reviewed online costs and estimated replacements could run $400'$800 per wreath depending on lights and attachments.
Staff said the streets-and-sidewalks beautification line showed approximately $4,700 available as of March 31, and council discussed using a portion to start purchases now. The mayor suggested funding up to $2,000 to get volunteers started and watch remaining budget needs through the fiscal year; the town manager indicated he has delegated authority to allocate limited amounts within the budget and staff will coordinate vendor selection and any required quotes.
Council agreed that staff can begin limited purchases and coordinate with the volunteers and the finance office on invoicing and procurement rules. No formal ordinance or new appropriations were adopted; staff will return any larger requests to council if further funds are required.
