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Council approves electrical repairs, discusses park security and bathroom closures after vandalism
Summary
Council authorized Freedom Electric to perform exterior lighting and pump‑house outlet repairs (quote ~$3,002.08) and discussed locking park bathrooms and gates after dark to reduce vandalism; staff were directed to review the personnel handbook and scheduling implications for public works.
Councilwoman Brandy Peterson briefed the council on outstanding exterior lighting issues and a Freedom Electric quote to repair hallway and pump‑house lights. "Back when we were doing the repairs for the Christmas celebration, these are some of the lights that didn't get fixed," Peterson said as she described rusted fixtures and outlets that need replacement. The town approved the quote (approximately $3,002.08) by motion, with troubleshooting billed separately at an hourly troubleshooting rate noted on the estimate.
Later in the meeting councilors discussed repeated vandalism at North Road Park and options to lock gates and bathrooms at night to deter damage. Council requested staff review the employee handbook and union/contract obligations before assigning public‑works staff to nightly closures or scheduling paid overtime, and asked staff to explore camera placement and operational options. The mayor and members agreed that the park gates and bathrooms should be secured after dark, with staff to return with policy or procedural recommendations.
