Town Of Westernport Council Meeting
The council meeting addressed several key issues. Bids for Phase IV of the Water Distribution System were opened, with Carl Belt Inc. submitting the lowest bid at $1.952M. A new emergency reporting system was announced. Ordinance 4.12.21, concerning a bond between the Town and the USDA, and Resolution 4.12.21, authorizing borrowing for Lincoln Drive, were both approved. Commissioner assignments were updated. The Water Commissioner reported on red-tagged customers and outstanding payments. The Street Commissioner reported on spring maintenance and the purchase of a new mower was approved. An Earth Day cleanup was planned. The Police report reviewed the Burning Permit Ordinance. The 2021-2022 budget was approved, including a 4% employee raise. Funding from the American Rescue Plan ($1,442,585.00) was allocated to Phase IV of the water project. A report was given on the Tri-Towns Ambulance & Rescue Service. Concerns were raised regarding the posting of meeting minutes on the town website and the sewer shut-off flapper valve. A resident raised concerns about sewer backups and the sharing of confidential information.