BOWMAN – Bowman Mayor Patsy Rhett announced that on Feb. 18, there was to be a food giveaway sponsored by Save the Children at 9 a.m. at town hall while supplies last.

She added that it could be cancelled due to weather.

Councilwoman Shaquetta Pelzer announced that the town is acquiring new playground equipment for Outer City Park, while existing equipment is being repainted or replaced with new pieces. She added that the parks are still closed due to COVID-19, but that she hopes the new equipment will be ready for when they do reopen the parks. Pelzer reminded those in attendance of the Unity in the Community March. The event was held Feb 6 at 9 a.m.; it started at town hall and ended at the Bowman Post Office. The march was organized by Jacquin Turner and was the first one to be held.

The first reading of Bowman’s budget for the 2021 fiscal year was held at the meeting; the second and third readings will be held later in the month. Those interested in attending the readings can contact town hall to learn when they will be. Rhett said that once the budget is approved, there will be copies available at town hall for those interested.

Councilman Leroy Harley stated that the new digital water meters were to be installed this month starting on Feb. 15. These will be read remotely by town employees driving by with a scanner. Harley stated that the new meters will be more accurate than the current ones and will be able to assist the town and citizens in recognizing when a leak has occurred to fix water bills. He stated that some citizens’ water bills could be raised or lowered due to the new readers. The water meters are covered by the Penny Sales Tax funds and no citizen will be responsible for the installation cost of their new meter.

The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. March 2 at town hall located at 131 Poplar St.

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• COREY BRECHLIN T&D Correspondent