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Commission discusses pedestal meter replacements, budget planning and administrative reporting changes
Summary
Commissioners discussed failing pedestal meters that underreport electricity use and a proposed administrative change putting the Harbor Master under a different supervisor; payroll reallocation numbers were cited and staff said the change will be documented for council review.
Commission member Trevor told the commission pedestal electric meters on docks are failing to record consumption, causing lost revenue, and that staff will obtain quotes to include pedestal replacement in the next budget cycle. He asked commissioners to review an upcoming budget packet (described as the 2026/27 budget) and noted pedestal replacement will be part of that discussion.
Trevor also described an administrative reorganization requested by the mayor that would have Harbor Master Dave report to Trevor's office rather than Brady to streamline maintenance oversight. Trevor said the reallocation of payroll reduces a $150,000 line toward a projected $119,000 figure (payroll only, not benefits) and that the change will be documented formally with the council.
"We're moving the maintenance folks...We're moving the account specialist...We took I took the budget of a 150,000...it's a 150,000, and it's gonna reduce it to 119," Trevor said, explaining the projected payroll shifts. Commissioners agreed to have staff provide the proposed budget and time tracking so the commission can review and finalize decisions at a future meeting.
