Sandy Neck Board 10-19-2026

The Sandy Neck Board met on October 19, 2026. A Boy Scout presented a proposed campsite improvement project: add a picnic table and benches near an existing lean-to. Estimated costs were $750–$800, primarily for pressure-treated lumber. Board members supported the concept, and staff said a Sandy Neck gift account could be discussed as a possible funding source; no funding approval or formal project award was recorded. The board also reviewed the enterprise account, including a certified reserve balance of approximately $728,000. Staff explained that reserve transfers require Town Council approval and discussed possible future facility work, including a roughly $300,000 office and meeting-space project, without making a spending decision. Grant funding for accessibility improvements was mentioned as a possible future opportunity.

The board discussed proposed permit-fee increases of $5 for residents and $10 for nonresidents, estimated to generate about $45,000 in additional revenue. A motion to approve the fee presentation was recorded, but the transcript does not clearly establish the vote outcome. Members also discussed reviewing fees annually and monitoring nonresident use and revenue trends. Staff reported that online merchandise sales would begin November 1 through the existing Square system, with orders reserved for pickup rather than shipped; this was presented as a revenue initiative, not a purchasing decision.