The council meeting covered several key items, including the introduction of a new comfort dog for the city, a presentation on proposed upgrades to the water treatment plant, and a public hearing regarding supplemental appropriations for repairs to the Furber Memorial Chapel. Key actions included the approval of funding for the Furber Chapel restoration, authorization for a contract for lead service line inventory support, and the acceptance of grant funding for public art and Brownfields cleanup projects. The council also addressed administrative nominations and discussed community events such as the upcoming Pumpkin Festival.
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The Council received presentations on several chapters of the City's master plan and subsequently voted to adopt them. Key legislative actions included the first reading of an ordinance for repairs to Furber Chapel, the adoption of a resolution naming Marston Way as a private road, and the first reading of a resolution to appropriate funds for Water Treatment Plant improvements. The Council also authorized a contract with Horsley Witten Group for site plan review services, accepted an amendment to a Highway Safety Grant, set polling hours for the upcoming State General Election, and approved the 2027 meeting schedule.
Sep 14, 2026·Board meeting
City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes
The City Council held a workshop to review the status of the Water Treatment Plant update project. The discussion centered on the project's scope expansion and cost increase, rising from $7.1 million to $16.9 million, driven by the need for critical electrical, safety, and building code upgrades, specifically moving the main transformer above the floodplain. The Council evaluated financing options, highlighting the advantages of State Revolving Fund loan forgiveness, and debated the merits of phasing the work versus a single-phase construction. There was a general consensus regarding the necessity of the project as a vital, generational investment for the city's infrastructure, alongside considerations for future water rates and the potential for integrating renewable energy systems.
Jul 30, 2026·Board meeting
Public Works And Environment Committee And Finance Committee Minutes
The committees discussed the FY27 vehicle leasing plan, approving the purchase of a Peterbilt truck and a police cruiser. Additionally, authorization was granted for the purchase of a replacement vehicle for the Public Works Director. Support was given for the third year of the Fire Department's SCBA equipment replacement program. The meeting included a detailed update on the Water Treatment Plant upgrade, focusing on design, cost estimates, and funding options through the State Revolving Fund, with a preference for a single-phase project. Finally, the committee approved the award of a contract for the Cemetery Road pedestrian refuge island project and received a report regarding unexpended School Department appropriations.
