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money spent on maintenance of the system, but that the operating costs would inevitably increase. Some of that, he said, will be due to the state and federal requirements for municipal water systems.
“The better work we do on our grant applications,” Mayor Morehouse concluded, “the better chance we have for the scarce grant money » available.”
Ms. Bruce suggested that the town has several local resources which might be able to help with that process, including the Rappahannock Water and Sewer Authority, which oversees the Sperryville sewerage treatment plant, and the staff of Planning District ?s Culpeper office, which has overseen and assisted the grant process for water and sewer projects in Gordonsville, Madison and Orange. And, she added, there is at least one county resident with experience in the field who would be willing to help — to do the legwork which is so time-consuming.
In other business, the council:
• Was told by Mr. Fisher that leaks from the water system are still averaging between 100,000 and 200,000 gallons per month.
• Heard from Mayor Morehouse that, because of insurance liability and concerns about fire hazards, the Washington Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will move its thrift store from the town hall building to another location. Mr. Morehouse said that the fire department will “get back to us” about the specific arrangements.
• Heard that insurance quotes for liability and property insurance on the town’s properties are still pending. Mayor Morehouse asked Mr. Fisher to get quotes on one-day cov
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