Town of Medora: Medora advances $1.375 million wastewater grant application; approves $6,500 water audit

Town of Medora: Medora officials held a second public hearing on a proposed wastewater project and said the town will submit a $750,000 OCRA grant application, backed by a $625,000 local match, by June 5. The project would reduce inflow and infiltration in aging sewer lines, rehabilitate manholes and upgrade lift-station pumps, controls, piping and valves. The meeting record does not show a final grant award or a vote approving construction. The town also approved a zero-cost engineering services agreement and a $6,500 task order for its required water-loss audit, which is due Aug. 1. Other approved spending included $461 from the park fund for park signs and related artwork, while proposed security-camera equipment and one year of Starlink service were discussed at $1,994.52 but no vote is clearly recorded. The board approved health insurance for the new town marshal, with a premium described as $600, and discussed replacing obsolete tasers at an estimated $10,000. A proposed RC vehicle track at town property remained under review pending insurance, lease, legal-liability and helipad-safety questions. The town also approved or acknowledged plans for the 2026 Freedom Celebration on Friday, July 3, with a $10,000 budget and fireworks coverage, and scheduled cleanup days for May 15-16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Town of Medora: The town is pursuing a $750,000 OCRA wastewater grant with a $625,000 local match; the full application is due June 5, and officials expected an award decision around Sept. 26. No grant award or construction approval is recorded.
• Town of Medora: The proposed wastewater work would address sewer inflow and infiltration through CIPP lining, point repairs, lateral and manhole rehabilitation, and replacement of lift-station pumps, controls, piping and valves. Officials said the work is intended to keep stormwater from entering the sanitary sewer, not directly solve surface flooding.
• Town of Medora: Officials approved a zero-cost general service agreement with Commonwealth and a related task order for the required water-loss audit, priced at $6,500. The audit must be completed by Aug. 1 and will compare water produced with water sold.
• Town of Medora approved $461 from the park fund for playground, restroom, surveillance and concession-stand signs plus a $200 artwork fee. Separate walking-trail and welcome signs, totaling $926, were described as covered by Healthy Jackson County grant funds.
• Town of Medora: Park officials discussed spending $1,994.52 for camera equipment, installation and one year of Starlink internet, with an annual service cost of about $900. The record presents the proposal and questions but does not clearly document a vote approving it.
• Town of Medora approved health insurance for the new town marshal; the premium was stated as $600, with officials saying placing him on an existing plan could save money.
• Town of Medora: The marshal reported that the department's tasers are outdated and lack usable batteries. Officials planned to seek a quote for rechargeable replacements, estimated at about $10,000, but no purchase approval is recorded.
• Town of Medora: A resident's proposal for an RC vehicle track and hobby activity area was not approved. The town planned to obtain insurance documentation, consult its attorney and fire chief, and determine whether a lease or other agreement would be required, especially because the proposed site is near a helipad.
• Town of Medora: The 2026 Freedom Celebration was approved or endorsed for Friday, July 3, beginning at 6 p.m. Organizers described a $10,000 budget, food trucks, music, games and fireworks, with fewer vendor booths because of the Friday schedule.
• Town of Medora: Town cleanup days were scheduled for May 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the water tower. Four dumpsters will be available, with restrictions on items including appliances, electronics and chemicals.