Town administrative items that drew brief council action on Oct. 14 included a cloud phone-system proposal, an AT&T station-line agreement and a conflict-of-interest submittal.

Phone-system proposal
Clerk-Treasurer Michelle Metcalf presented a cloud-based phone replacement quote for 11 handsets. The vendor's estimate showed one-time charges of $3,309.13 (11 handsets at $190 each, an installation/management fee and shipping) and recurring charges of $235.88 per month under a 36-month commitment. Council took the quote under advisement pending final review and formal bid/approval at a subsequent meeting.

AT&T station-line conversion
The council reviewed an AT&T agreement to convert sewer-station phone lines from Centrix analog service to digital lines (part of the broader AT&T/NOC transition). Staff said specific station selections and pricing would be needed; the council tabled the item pending those details.

Conflict-of-interest form
A conflict-of-interest disclosure form for an employee (Test Control Officer Jeffrey Streets per the agenda) was not returned to staff; the council tabled that item until the completed form is submitted.

Why it matters
The phone replacement affects continuity in the billing office and town hall operations; station-line conversions affect auto-dialer monitoring at sewer pump stations. Council requested pricing details and more complete documentation for formal approval.

Ending: Staff will return phone proposals with any competitive bids, ask AT&T for station-specific pricing and place the conflict form on a future agenda once completed.