Council addresses water meter issue, road parking enforcement and operator hiring

Town staff reported that a state official, Brandon Mellor, observed the well water meter was installed backwards and recommended replacing it because it had likely produced inaccurate readings for several years; board members agreed to schedule replacement when ground conditions improve. Colton Brinkerhoff said the latest water sample for February passed.

On roads, Paul Cox described plans to mark Main Street as a no-parking zone, add paint and signage and coordinate enforcement with Highway Patrol; the board discussed using fire-safety access as an enforcement rationale. The board also discussed candidates for an open water-operator/maintenance position and agreed to standardize interview questions and continue advertising the job before conducting interviews.

The board did not take immediate enforcement action during the meeting and deferred hiring decisions; staff will return with inspection, meter-replacement timing and candidate interview plans.