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Brightwaters cites DPW shortages, large lake cleanup and pay concerns
Summary
Trustees said DPW is down to four full‑time workers, cited recruitment challenges for CDL‑qualified staff and noted about '4 close to 43 tons' of lily pads were removed; the board will review compensation and contracting to maintain lakes and parks.
Village officials told the board they are operating with a reduced DPW crew and face recruitment pressures because local private employers offer higher pay for CDL‑qualified workers. The chair said the contract for some DPW roles is not up until next year and the board will review compensation to retain staff.
Officials also recounted a recent lake cleanup, saying they had "pulled out, I think, 4 close to 43 tons of lily pads" and described limits to staff capacity when employees take vacation. Trustees discussed using contractors for large green‑space maintenance to free DPW staff for core work.
