Town of Wood River

The board discussed several departmental reports, including those from the treasurer, communications, maintenance, and fire departments. Additionally, the agenda covered the N. Fork Bridge project, a public forum, and the audit and disbursement of bills.

The board meeting primarily focused on the opening and consideration of construction bids. The board received and approved a bid from Monarch Construction for road work totaling $146,130.00 to cover approximately 0.9 miles of road at a thickness of 3 inches.

The board reviewed financial standing including accounts and savings balances. The clerk provided updates on the annual audit and election costs. Maintenance reports addressed equipment acquisition, road maintenance tasks, and cost increases for plow blades. Fire department updates included bylaw modifications, inspection progress, and future equipment replacement needs. The chairman discussed the N. Fork Bridge project grant timeline and the necessity for bidding. The board approved participating in the Farmland Preservation Project, discussed cemetery property issues, scheduled a road tour, and authorized payment of audited bills.

The meeting included the presentation and acceptance of the previous fiscal year's financial report. Key discussion topics covered the five-year road plan with a focus on prioritizing S. Williams Road, authorization for the town to borrow funds if necessary, and the renewal of the gopher bounty at $3 per unit with a $1200 cap. The meeting also included an opportunity for public comments on road maintenance and established the date for the following year's annual meeting.

The board discussed several departmental reports including treasury, communications, maintenance, and fire services. Key agenda items included the review of liquor and operator licenses, infrastructure projects such as a culvert on Assembly Road and a 5-year road plan, and facility maintenance regarding window cleaning. A closed session was held to discuss employment matters related to road maintenance, followed by the audit and disbursement of town bills.