By Karen Larsen

Waterville council metformin 1000 mg pcos members are hoping for more of those who expressed interest in the pool to step forward to volunteer.

They would like adults to volunteer to help supervise the pool on Saturdays, when pool manager and deputy Clerk/Treasurer Erica Browning will not be present. They are also hoping for other involvement that can help cut costs and raise money, including generous donations on utility bills.

At the May 16 regular meeting, the members decided to wait until mid-July to decide whether or not to put a Maintenance and Operations levy for the pool on the ballot. They agreed that at this point volunteerism, as well as the success of opt-in donations on the utility bills, will be able to be gauged.

They also need to see whether having Browning serve as manager will negatively affect office needs.

Two possibilities for a levy were presented. One would bring in about $35,000 per year and would involve a tax of 58.5 cents per $1,000 assessed value of a home. A home with assessed property value of $200,000 would be taxed $117 per year.

The second option would bring in $27,000 per year and would involve a tax of 45.1 cents per $1,000 assessed value of a home. A home with assessed property value of $200,000 would be taxed $90.26 per year.

In other matters, council set a hearing for June 6 at 7:30 p.m. to listen to public comment on the minimum service levels for garbage disposal in the town. Those who are not able to attend the hearing may send written comments prior to that date.

Jody White of the Humane Society came to report on activity over the past quarter. White said that the slow economy has forced many people to give up animals. She wanted to let everyone know that the Humane Society accepts animals for free and also that the society can provide one free bag of pet food per calendar year for people who find themselves in a tight financial spot.

Council voted unanimously to accept Phase IV of the recycling center project. The phase involved electric lighting of the recycle center addition completed by Beckstead Electric.

The total invoice came to $3,842.96.

DeVaney gave council members a sample park-use policy, and asked members to look it over and come to the next meeting with their feedback.

DeVaney said that he had estimated the population of the town in 2030 to be 1,230 for the purpose of developing the new sewer plan. The plan needs to be completed before the town can seek funding for the project.

Clerk/Treasurer Marsha Peterson reported on a recent workshop she had attended. She said that the workshop was very helpful to learn about issues of economic forecasting and also to talk with officials of towns who had created a Metropolitan Park District, providing for a permanent levy for swimming pools.

Town Hall will be closed May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. The next meeting is scheduled for June 6 at 7:30 p.m.