Plymouth looks at second well

Plymouth looks at second well

The Plymouth Village Board took up the subject of constructing a second water well at its meeting on Wednesday night, Dec. 4.

One bid was presented for the project, with costs to exceed $100,000. A representative of the bidding firm told the board that they could reduce costs somewhat by removing the final grass seeding from the contractor's specifications. That would reduce the project cost by approximately $2,000.

Because the bid was received right at the deadline, the board could not put the matter on their monthly agenda, prohibiting it from taking final action. This is expected to happen at its January 2014 meeting.

In another water-related business matter, the impending retirement of Evelyn Baker as water collector prompted a short closed door session regarding a possible successor for that position. The board decided to give Village Clerk Phyllis Smith that responsibility, along with an increase of $152.50 in pay for the added duties involved.

In a matter drawing some contention, the board discussed their annual "clothing allowance" for full-time employees. Trustee Wendi Mattson took issue with the long-standing practice, stating that the payment was not actually for its stated purpose and should be considered inappropriate.

Despite Mattson's protest, the board largely ignored that by stating that it was a long standing practice of the village. The board approved a $100 allowance for both Phyllis Smith and Tedd Simmons, with Mattson as the only dissenting vote.

In the night's remaining business, the board:

Approved the annual tax levy ordinance.

Approved moving January's meeting date to January 8th, due to the New Year's Day holiday.

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Plymouth looks at second well