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GREENEVERS — The Greenevers Town Board approved an $839,901.50 contract with TA Loving at its Aug. 11 meeting, moving forward with a long-anticipated waterline extension project after successfully negotiating the original $1.4 million bid down by nearly half.
The board also discussed grant opportunities for home rehabilitation projects, concerns over high septic system rates, and a potential application for a state Municipal Recovery Fund (MRF) grant to improve the town’s sewer system.
Josh Outlaw with the Adams Company recommended that the town’s attorney get involved in doing the title research on properties of consideration. According to Outlaw, grant funding can be used to revitalize owned or occupied brick-and-mortar homes. The deadline to apply is in October and will require public hearings in September and October.
Next, Cole Williams with McDavid Associates, gave updates on the town’s well water projects.
“The fourth advertisement is going out in September newspapers and will hopefully get bids,” Williams said.
High sewer rates and options for a Municipal Recovery Fund grant were discussed.
“One of the highest complaints we get from our constituents is that their septic bills are too high, so we’ve got to do something about this,” Mayor Diane Brown said. The board voted to have Williams put together documentation for an MRF grant to pursue options to improve the town’s sewer.
Next, Antonio Williams of Rose Hill offered his services to maintain the side roads throughout the town. At an hourly rate of $120, the board asked him to look at the areas around town and provide an estimated cost for services.
Town Clerk Emma Brinson announced that the Planning Board will be meeting with the East Carolina Council at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 29. The Planning Board will meet with the town board on Aug. 25 to discuss subdivision ordinances.
The Department of Transportation is sponsoring a Community Clean Up Day on Sept. 27. Two large dumpsters will be on site behind town hall for the collection of metal and trash. Trash bags and mittens will be available for people to pick up their trash. Constituents are asked to drop off trash anytime on the 27th, and are asked to make sure items are placed inside the receptacles, not on the sides or elsewhere.
The board discussed the sale of the town truck. They agreed to consider bids starting at $300. If no interested party contacts the town soon, a junk dealer may be called.
The board reviewed an Internal Control Policy for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Brown and the commissioners asked questions concerning the database used by Brinson in the policy. The board then approved the policy.
An opening for a new maintenance person has been posted to the town’s website.
Concerns about filling the position led the board to discuss whether or not staffing agencies should get involved, or if a part-time person should be hired.
Community Day, scheduled for Oct. 24, has been rescheduled to Oct. 18.
