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Clifton council confirms treasurer appointment, approves payments and administrative steps
Summary
Council appointed Suzy Murphy as Town Treasurer, approved a $32,660.90 J2 Engineers payment contingent on Streetscape/Administrator approval, approved a $150 additional invoice payment for Town Office work, confirmed purchase/delivery of trash receptacles (obligating CARES Act funds), and approved sending a letter about the proposed ambulance service removal to state and county officials.
At its Dec. 10 meeting the Clifton Town Council approved several administrative and financial items, including the appointment of a new treasurer and multiple payment motions.
Council unanimously approved the appointment of Suzy Murphy as Town Treasurer following the search committee recommendation; CM Hess made the motion, which was seconded by CM Davis and approved by poll 6-0.
The Town Treasurer reported one request to approve payment of $32,660.90 to J2 Engineers for work covering Oct. 28–Nov. 24, 2024 (noting higher cost due to VDOT design-waiver work). Council moved to approve payment contingent on Streetscape Committee and Town Administrator approval; CM Hess moved the contingent approval, VM McDonald seconded, and the motion passed by roll call with all Aye votes.
Council also approved paying the additional $150 for expanded Town Office flooring/bathroom work (Pinnacle Flooring) after the Clerk reported the scope had increased beyond the original bid.
The Treasurer confirmed litter grant funds were received in November and that the purchase of trash receptacles has obligated all CARES Act SLGRF funds; the Treasurer will coordinate check issuance after receiving email confirmation requested at the meeting. Vice Mayor Regan McDonald and the Committee on the Environment will handle receptacle installation once delivered Dec. 11.
The Town Administrator asked for and received Council approval to send a drafted letter about the proposal to remove Clifton’s ambulance service to Supervisor McKay and state legislators (Delegate Helmer and Senator Pekarsky). Mayor Peterson moved to send the letter; the Council approved the motion by poll, 6-0.
Next steps: Town staff to coordinate payment authorization for J2 after Streetscape/Administrator approval, Clerk/Treasurer to complete paperwork for trash receptacle purchase and installation, and Administrator to send the ambulance-service letter to the named officials.
