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North East approves 2025 staff Christmas bonuses and $9,600 stairway grant for Old Lock‑Up
Summary
The Town of North East unanimously approved 2025 Christmas bonuses for staff and a $9,600 Maryland Heritage Fund grant (Budget Amendment 2026‑005) to repair the Old Lock‑Up stairway. Motions were moved by Vice‑Mayor Kimberly Davis and seconded by Commissioner Catherine Bernard‑Dutton.
The Town of North East Board of Commissioners unanimously approved employee Christmas bonuses for 2025 and accepted a $9,600 Maryland Heritage Fund grant to fund stairway repairs at the Old Town Lock‑Up.
Town Administrator Melissa Cook‑MacKenzie presented the bonuses “in accordance with the personnel manual.” Vice‑Mayor Kimberly Davis moved to approve the bonuses; Commissioner Catherine Bernard‑Dutton seconded the motion, which passed without recorded opposition.
The board also approved Budget Amendment 2026‑005 to recognize the Maryland Heritage Fund grant and add $9,600 to fixed assets for building improvements to the Old Town Lock‑Up stairway. The budget amendment motion was moved by Vice‑Mayor Davis and seconded by Commissioner Bernard‑Dutton and approved by all present.
Mayor Kelly Benson thanked staff for their work throughout the year and asked the Assistant Town Administrator to compile a list of 2025 project accomplishments for the record. The minutes record that approval motions were made and carried by the stated members; no roll‑call vote tally was included in the meeting record.
The board previously approved the meeting minutes at the start of the session on a motion by Vice‑Mayor Davis and seconded by Commissioner Bernard‑Dutton. The board adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
