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Bronaugh Aldermen address infrastructure, budget, and upcoming events in monthly meeting
Mayor Lauren Meier called the Bronaugh Board of Aldermen meeting to order on Monday evening, Oct. 9, addressing several matters concerning the city's infrastructure and operations.
The meeting commenced with the approval of minutes from the previous month's gathering. Water Operator Derek Brown then took the floor to present his report. Brown informed the aldermen that a new set of cutters had been purchased to replace the ones that had broken. Additionally, he reported the necessity of purchasing a new pump, with funding potentially sourced from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The aldermen unanimously approved Brown's request.
Following this, Treasurer Ann Loudermilk reported a minor issue related to a couple of bad checks received for individual water bills over the past month. She promptly resolved the matter and also shared that quarterly reports had been distributed, with the monthly report pending for discussion at the meeting. She recommended a budget increase to accommodate street repairs and the addition of new sidewalks. The aldermen agreed with her proposal and also recognized the need to select an auditor for an upcoming audit, a decision that received unanimous approval.
The aldermen then revisited their bad check policy. They reached a consensus, deciding to allow individuals to write up to two bad checks, beyond which a fee would be imposed for each subsequent occurrence.
Mayor Meier reported that Kaysinger Basin expressed interest in visiting the city to discuss an update to their Hazard Mitigation Plan. The board welcomed the opportunity and authorized the discussion. Additionally, they addressed the issue of a city resident who had allowed their dog to roam freely throughout the town. The board discussed and approved sending a letter to the resident to address this concern.
A request emerged from a city resident who inquired about discontinuing her sewer service. After extensive deliberation, the council decided not to grant this request, expressing concern that granting such an exception might necessitate similar actions for other residents, creating an unmanageable precedent.
The meeting also served as a platform for the council to inform the community of two upcoming events. The Halloween Trunk for Treats event is scheduled for Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., promising an evening of festive fun for all. Looking further ahead, the council announced the Christmas Party, set to take place on Dec. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Mayor Meier concluded the meeting with the board's agreement to adjourn, with the next monthly meeting slated for Nov. 6.