TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 16, 2026

In attendance: Chad Blake, Roger Fouse, Kristie Worthman, Teresa Retherford, Clerk-Treasurer and Secretary, and William Cain, Legal Counsel

Motion to amend the agenda to move Public Hearing above New Business made by Blake, 2^nd By Worthman and all were in favor.

Public Comment: Rob Sparks from MCCOG spoke about an overlay Comp Plan.

Presentations:

Reedy Financial Group - Lape Stony Creek Reorganization. Gary Smith said there was no update. Financial Services Proposal: Gary Smith introduced a proposal for financial services to draw up a fiveyear plan and six meetings a year for a total of $42,000.00. Blake stated that he did not feel right voting on it as two council members were not present at the meeting.

MCCOG-ADA Transition Plan. John Lavine introduced a proposal to develop an ADA Transition Plan to the Council. We have to have one of these updated every three years now, to go after community

Crossing and Matching Grant funds.

Public Hearings:

Blake suspended the regular meeting and opened a Public Hearing for the Water Main and Lead Service Line Replacement. Dan Cutshaw with CDS Engineers stated that this is a public hearing required by SRF on the replacement of the Water Mains and Lead Service Lines. He also let everyone know that the PER, the engineering reports are on file at the Town Hall. Blake closed the public hearing and reopened the regular meeting. Blake then suspended the regular meeting and opened a public hearing for Resolution 2026-08 additional appropriations. Retherford explained what the additional appropriations were for. There were no questions. Blake then closed the public hearing and reopened the regular meeting.

New Business:

Resolution 2026-08 Additional Appropriations

Motion to approve Resolution 2026-08 Additional Appropriations made by Fouse, 2 ^nd by Blake and all were in favor.

Resolution 2026-09 Authorization for the Execution of an Environmental Restrictive Covenant. Motion to approve Resolution 2026-09 Authorization for the Execution of an Environmental Restrictive Covenant made by Fouse, 2^nd by Worthman and all were in favor.

Resolution 2026-10 Right of Way Dedication Procedure

Motion to approve Resolution 2026-10 Right of Way Dedication Procedure made by Blake, 2^nd by Worthman and all were in favor.

Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company Customer Transportation Agreement.

Motion to accept the Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company Customer Transportation Agreement made by Fouse, 2^nd by Worthman and all were in favor.

Federal Field Services Outdoor Warning Siren Inspection Agreement.

Motion to accept the Federal Field Services Outdoor Warning Siren Inspection Agreement at $450 per siren made by Fouse, 2 ^nd by Washmuth and all were in favor.

Old Business:

Comcast Right of Way Request- Staff reviewed and made changes. Banning Engineering has given the go ahead. Brandon Hutchison spoke up that he is not for this from the Utility standpoint.

Everstream Right of Way Request- Staff reviewed and they are ready to go.

Department Reports:

Police - Chief Naselroad gave an update. There was an anonymous donation to the Police

Department in way of office furniture. Officer Lee will be getting ready to go to the academy.

Planning — Worthman gave an update. They are going to form some subcommittees to go over the UDO. There are two openings on the Planning Commission. Utilities - Hutchison gave an update. Hydrant flushing will start the 27^th of this month. He has a quote from CNS Solutions for a locator in the amount of $6558.39.

Motion to approve the purchase of the locator in the amount of $6558.39 made by Blake, 2^nd by Worthman and all were in favor.

Hutchison has a quote for Utility Supply Company to replace two one-inch meters and ten antennas for $1 ,524.88.

Motion to approve the purchase of two one-inch meters and ten antennas from Utility Supply Company made by Blake, 2^nd by Fouse and all were in favor.

Hutchison has two bids for the sewer line relocation on Atlantic Road for the bridge project in the amount of $107,599.99 from Daystar Drilling, the second one came in from TPI Utility Construction for $91,500.00

Motion to approve the TPI Utility Construction bid made by Fouse, 2^nd by Worthman and all were in favor.

Parks — There is an opening on the Parks Board

RDC — The police chief came before the board to see if they could help with some renovations of the police department. They are going to update their redevelopment plan. They also have two openings on the Commission.

Administration — Reske talked about Asset Management Plans.

Clerk-Treasurer Report

Clerk-Treasurer Retherford reported she had two adjustments.

Motion to approve the adjustments made by Blake, 2 ^nd by Fouse and all were in favor.

Retherford also reported there is interest in the 50/50 sidewalk replacement.

Motion to approve the 50/50 sidewalk replacement not to exceed $10,000 made by Fouse, 2^nd by Worthman and all were in favor.

Motion to approve the February 19, 2026, and March 19, 2026, minutes made by Blake, 2^nd by Fouse and all were in favor.

Motion to approve the claims with the removal of the Vendor 2208, Vermeer bill made by Fouse, 2^nd by Blake and all were in favor.

Motion to approve the Allowance Docket as presented made by Blake, 2^nd by Fouse and all were in favor.

Council members' comments and concerns:

Worthman spoke about the Star news video.

Motion to adjourn made by Blake, 2^nd by Fouse and all were in favor.

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