Council weighs salt-storage designs, Town Hall repairs and cemetery treatment

Public Works Director Mike Radke outlined three salt-storage options after structural damage to the existing shop from salt corrosion: a wood-frame building, a steel arch building that is longer lasting, and a cheaper fabric salt dome. "The fabric option was the cheapest, it lacked a door and would require frequent tarp replacement," he said; councilmembers asked for additional bids before selecting a structure.

The council also reviewed Town Hall restoration work. Mike presented a project-based budget of $53,395 for repairs, with $37,295 allocated to stucco repair, fascia and soffit work and staple removal from 30 years of wear. Cemetery staff reported dry spots from a grub infestation and said the town has contracted pest control to spray affected areas. Separately, the mayor said the new $200,000 plow truck lacks versatility without an added dump bed costing roughly $52,000 to $55,000 and that the town may consider outsourcing snow removal to Midway.