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Milton discusses capital‑planning options for water system; security‑camera plan tabled over cost
Summary
The Milton Town Board discussed a potential Preliminary Engineering Report and a Capital Improvement Plan tied to a $50,000 legislative grant, reviewed town finances, set a $50 disconnect/reconnect fee and decided not to pursue a costly townwide security‑camera installation at this time.
Milton — At its Dec. 13 meeting the Milton Town Board discussed water‑system planning options tied to a $50,000 grant and tabled a proposal for townwide security cameras after receiving high cost estimates from vendors.
Mayor Patricia Williams and Finance Officer Sharon Williams told the board they had met with Withers Ravenel engineers to request a cost estimate for a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) and a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Milton’s water infrastructure. Withers Ravenel advised the board that a CIP — a five‑year forecast and prioritization of capital needs — would be appropriate; town staff and the board discussed preparing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and reviewing sample plans from other towns. The minutes state the $50,000 grant the town received must be used by 2024.
The board also reviewed routine financial figures: general‑fund year‑to‑date revenue of $24,527.31 and expenditures of $26,019.62 through November, a Water/Sewer fund balance and a capital‑management trust balance noted in the minutes. During the staff report the board moved to approve a response letter to the Local Government Commission (motion by Commissioner John Wallace Jr.; seconded by Commissioner Sherri Garrard) and discussed audit calculations.
Commissioner Sherri Garrard summarized follow‑up on a possible ADT security‑camera system and relayed vendor pricing included in the minutes: an upfront option cited at about $29,000, a managed/subscription option at approximately $3,300 per month, and another option listed at about $6,600. Given the cited costs the board suggested abandoning the idea.
On utility policy, the board recorded that a requested water disconnection or reconnection will cost $50; the town will continue charging the monthly sewage fee of $34 even when water service is disconnected. The minutes do not record additional technical details for implementation beyond the fee amounts.
The board scheduled further work on CIP/PER planning and discussed a town‑board retreat in January 2023 to set goals for the coming year. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
