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Council approves consent agenda, school bond funding and roof contract authorization
Summary
The council approved the consent agenda including community donations, and separately authorized a contract related to school bond projects and a $50 million bond anticipation note process to cover cash‑flow toward a larger $137 million program.
The council moved and approved a multi‑item consent agenda that included community donations (a $5,625 donation from the youth basketball association and a memorial bench and plaque fundraising item) and smaller community gifts.
Council discussed items related to the school bond program. Town staff said voters previously authorized bond issuance and the council’s role is to approve individual financing steps and contracts. For the school program, staff noted earlier appropriations and that the town is going out for a $50 million bond anticipation note to support cash‑flow as the larger $137 million program proceeds. Council approved the contract and related funding motion for the high‑school roof project and the bond financing steps; the council recorded aye votes and the motions carried.
Councilors asked for further tracking of school project spending and to ensure transparency as individual contracts come forward for approval.
