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By Galen C. McBride
Rappahannock News Staff Writer \ The 18 citizens attending last Wednesday’s Ibwn Council meeting certainly got their money’s worth — a little suspense, some steely-eyed conflict, a dose or two of excitement, and a hint of the future.
Once past the routine business of approving the minutes and authorizing normal billpayers, councilwoman Louise Van Dort reopened the backhoe issue tabled at the August meeting. She strongly supported the council’s approval of John Norman’s request for a $5,000 backhoe attachment for the town’s tractor for use in leak repairs.
Van Dort reminded members that “the town has access to trustees at the courtesy of the county and the sheriff. It is a privilege that we have use of the trustees. We ask them to dig; but we cannot require them. It behooves us to be as self- sufficient as possible.”
Councilman Peter Skowronski challenged her position, citing cost and questioning projected value.
Councilman Steve Critzer entered the fray, clarifying the number of connections that needed immediate work and the future potential problems.
“There have been problems,” he agreed. “We should have run new pipe all the way in (from the meters to the hous
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