Council hears water-system update; reviews budgets and approves warrants

Clarkston — Council member Godfrey updated the council on water-system issues and the council reviewed financial reports for January and February, approving the January budget and the February warrant list by motion and voice vote.

Water system status: Godfrey said the Mylar (referred to in discussion as Milder) Creek supply has been offline for some time and that town staff plan to budget for repairs to restore the spring to service. He said the water department will pursue SCADA-system upgrades to make controls more user-friendly and that one main meter has shown unexplained spikes indicating a possible meter malfunction; a bid for a replacement meter is expected. "We've got a few things on the water side that we're gonna clean up and take care of," Godfrey said.

Legal/rights check: Godfrey said town staff believed the town's water rights remain filed but suggested the town lawyer should double-check to ensure rights are preserved while the source is offline.

Budget and warrants: A council member read the January and February totals across funds (administration, roads and streets, water fund, perpetual care fund and capital projects). A motion to approve the January budget and a motion to approve the February warrant list were each moved, seconded and carried by voice vote. "All in favor? Aye," the clerk announced during the votes.

What’s next: Godfrey said he and staff will review the budget to identify funds for near-term water repairs and to plan for meter replacement; town counsel will be asked to confirm water-rights status. The council scheduled its next meeting for March 18, 2026.