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Board presses plan for shooting‑range costs after Border Patrol used town range
Summary
Board members asked staff to draft a fee schedule after Border Patrol used the town shooting range with little advance notice; discussion focused on plowing costs, frequency of use and possible flat annual fees or per‑visit charges.
Town board members told staff to return with concrete costs and a billing plan after a contentious discussion about maintenance of the town shooting range and short‑notice use by outside agencies.
A committee member described last‑minute requests from a Border Patrol unit that required town plowing and use of equipment, and asked whether the group should charge the agency for the wear, tear and staff time. The board discussed two options: a flat annual fee for use of the range or a per‑call/day rate keyed to winter plowing and summer upkeep. One member suggested a $150 hourly rate to reflect labor and equipment costs when use imposes heavy winter maintenance burdens; others said the figure should be based on an average number of plow visits per season.
Members asked the range manager and highway supervisor to meet and provide a paper estimate showing average per‑visit cost and a seasonal total, plus any contractual caveats (for example, a week’s advance notice requirement). The board emphasized they wanted clearer paperwork so they could adopt a simple contract or fee schedule rather than handling requests ad hoc.
Next steps: staff will calculate an hourly or per‑season fee, including plow and operator time, and bring a draft agreement for the board to consider at a subsequent meeting.
