North East approves budget amendment, hires firm for bike‑path study and appoints two to Economic Development Commission

The Town of North East Board of Commissioners approved multiple administrative and budget items at its March 26, 2025 meeting, including a budget amendment, a consultant requisition for a bike‑path feasibility study and two appointments to the Economic Development Commission.

Commissioner Hilary Crothers‑Moore moved and Commissioner Neil DeMatt seconded approval of Budget Amendment 2025‑007; the motion passed unanimously (3–0). The board also authorized Requisition R5‑01756 to Wallace Montgomery & Associates, LLP in the amount of $49,999.20 for a feasibility study for a proposed bike pathway; that motion was moved by Commissioner Crothers‑Moore, seconded by Commissioner DeMatt and approved by all present. The minutes do not record any roll‑call by name; approvals were recorded as unanimous among the three commissioners in attendance.

Separately, the board approved two appointments to the North East Economic Development Commission. Commissioner Neil DeMatt moved to appoint Clyde Van Dyke and Jeff Sellers; Commissioner Hilary Crothers‑Moore seconded both motions and both appointments were approved.

Why it matters: The feasibility study funding authorizes an under‑$50,000 consultant engagement intended to evaluate a bike pathway; the study will inform future design, permitting and budgeting decisions. The appointments add membership to the town’s Economic Development Commission as it continues outreach and local business support.

What’s next: The study contract will proceed under the requisition authorized by the board; the board did not specify a study timeline in the meeting transcript. Staff will return with project updates or procurement documents as required by town purchasing rules.

Attribution: Motions were made and seconded by Commissioners Hilary Crothers‑Moore and Neil DeMatt; approval votes were recorded unanimous among the three commissioners present.