Mayor Margo G. Bailey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. In attendance were Councilmembers Harrison C. Bristoll, Jr., Whaland Clark, Mabel Mumford-Pautz and James R. Johnson, Medford Capel, Utilities Manager, W. S. Ingersoll, Town Manager, Jennifer Stead, Stenographer, and guests.

Mayor Bailey asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the previous meeting of March 18, 2003. Mr. Clark moved that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as submitted, was seconded by Mrs. Mumford-Pautz and carried unanimously.

Mayor Bailey announced that the Utilities Commission had cash on hand and in banks of $349,206.77.

Mr. Capel stated that he had a request from Mr. Harding to install a fence around part of the Town’s #8 well site property. Mr. Capel said if they ever needed to use the well pump, the Town would be able to gain access through a gate. He recommended the Council allow the fence. Mrs. Mumford-Pautz asked if Mr. Ingersoll could check with other property owners in the area before a vote was taken. Mr. Capel stated that the fence was not on anybody else’s property and would not have any impact on the neighbors.

Mr. Bristoll moved to allow Mr. Harding to put a fence on the Town’s property, was seconded by Mr. Clark and carried with four in favor, Mrs. Mumford-Pautz opposed.

Mr. Capel stated that a contract had been signed with Corrosion Control for the tank maintenance and it was due to begin in June.

Mr. Capel stated that the engineer from O’Brien and Gere was going to meet with him and Mr. Ingersoll with the plans for the Water Treatment Plant upgrade on April 22, 2003.

Mr. Capel stated that the radio reads were being installed throughout the Town.

Mr. Capel stated that the Consumer Confidence Report was published in the paper last week, and was approved by the State.

There being no further business, Mr. Clark made a motion to pay the bills. Mr. Bristoll seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

Mayor Bailey moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m., was seconded by Mr. Clark and carried unanimously.

Submitted by:
Jennifer Stead
Stenographer

Approved by:
Margo G. Bailey
Mayor