The town has no plans for any public discussion on the feasibility study for the defunct proposal to create a recreational Crystal Lagoon at Fountain Park once the study is completed in a few weeks, according to Town Manager Grady Miller.

Miller was responding to questions posed during a discussion regarding budget transfers to cover payment for the study as well as other items.

Miller was asked whether the payment for the study had been made and whether there would be a public discussion. He said the final report will be made public by posting to the town’s website, and The Times will report on it. However, he said there will be no need for further discussion since the lagoon proposal is dead.

Miller said the portion of the contract to Swaback Partners for design and engineering consultation has been paid in the amount of $20,000. However, Hunden Strategic Partners, the Chicago-based firm charged with the financial analysis, has not completed its work.

“Hunden has been paid one half of the $18,800 it is to receive,” Miller said. “The rest will be paid when we receive the finished report.”

Additional items included in the budget transfers include the town’s contract with Cecil Patterson, a retired judge used for ethics consultation ($10,000); lights damaged by a summer storm to be replaced at the dog park ($25,000); replacement of a conference room projector at Town Hall ($3,177); and transfer to the Vehicle Replacement Fund to fully cover the cost of the new fire department ladder truck ($200,000).

The total transfer is $277,567. The council approved the transfers on a 7-0 vote.